1 Amendments of Marisa MATIAS related to 2014/2040(BUD)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Is deeply concerned by the significant cuts in the Commission draft budget 2015 proposed by the Council notably in such key areas as innovation, research, infrastructures, SMEs and energy; firmly believes that, in order to leave the economic crisis behind as soon as possible, it is not the moment for decreasing EU investment in these areas, but it is rather the time for a significant and brave increase beyond the draft budget proposed by the Commission; considers the proposed cuts to be potentially detrimental to the EU’s competitiveness and growth; is concerned by the fact that already now considerable sums are missing in the EU budget for payments and the proposed cuts will aggravate the situation even further; emphasises that all appropriate measures should be taken in order to meet the Union’s legal obligations and avoid delays in payments to the important stakeholders such as researchers, universities and entrepreneurs; calls therefore for full restoration of the Commission draft budget in areas strategically important for competitiveness, growth and creation of jobs;