15 Amendments of Tamás DEUTSCH related to 2016/2326(INI)
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Proposals on the extension of the European Fund for Strategic Investments should not aim at replacing or reducing the budget of the European Structural and Investment Funds;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas cohesion policy already addresses a very wide range of challenges relevant to its objectives as laid down in the Treaties and cannot be expected to tackle all new challenges the EU may face with the same – or an even smaller – budget;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Emphasises the importance of maintaining the shared management model and thus ensuring a better ownership and responsibility for the policy implementation among all stakeholders involved. There is a need to precise the roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders and to establish a clear division of their competencies, with special emphasis on restoring trust between the Commission, other EU institutions and Member States;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the horizontal and cross- cutting approach of cohesion policy; one of those few policies which are smart, sustainable and inclusive at the same time;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recognises that in some Member States the partnership principle has led to closer cooperation with regional and local authorities, while there is still room for improvement in order to ensure the real and early involvement of all stakeholders; without increasing administrative burdens or causing delays in policy implementation;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that although cohesion policy has mitigated the impact of the crisis, regional disparities and social inequalities remain high; calls for continuous action to reduce disparities, particularly in less developed regions, while maintaining support for transition and for more developed regions so as to facilitate ownership of the policy in all regions; proper consideration should be given also to the regions which may, due to spill-over and networking effects, have significant influence on the development of the entire country;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines that the current categorisation of regions, the introduced reforms such as thematic objectives and the performance framework have demonstrated the value of cohesion policy and should be consolidated; asks the Commission to present ideas for greater flexibility, such as an unallocated reserve or a simplification of re- programming, in order to adapt ESIF investments to unforeseen events and to the specific needs of each region;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Underlines that it is crucial to find the right balance between the result orientation of the policy and the level of checks and controls as well as simplification of procedures; stresses that this should also include the audit process, which has to be based on trust, be preventive, predictable and proportional and respect the outcomes of the national control and audit processes;
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Opposes macro-economic conditionalities, which punish regions and final beneficiaries for erroneous steps taken at the level of the central government, and highlights that the link between cohesion policy and economic governance processes should be reciprocal and that a greater recognition of the territorial dimension would be beneficial for the European Semester;
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Believes that grants should remain the basis of the financing of cohesion policy; notes, however, the gradual shift from grants to financial instruments; points out that the replacement of grants byan increase of loans, equity or guarantees must be carried out with caution and only where such financial instruments demonstrate an added value, taking into account regional disparities and the diversity of practices and experiences; stresses the importance of assistance to local and regional authorities on the innovative financial instruments through platforms such as fi-compass;
Amendment 187 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to ensure better synergies and communication between the ESI Funds and other Union funds and programmes and to facilitate multi-fund options; warns that the EFSI should not undermine the strategic coherence and long-term perspective of cohesion policy programming and insists on the additionality of its resources;
Amendment 197 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Points out that the proposals on the extension of the EFSI should not aim at replacing or reducing the budget of the European Structural and Investment Funds;
Amendment 206 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Invites the Commission to reflect on the development of alternative indicators to the GDP indicator, which remains the legitimate method for allocating ESI Funds fairly; such alternative indicators may include a demographic indicator or dynamic indicators based on social and employment aspects; stresses, furthermore, the relevance of outcome indicators to strengthen the result and performance orientation of the policy;
Amendment 290 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
Amendment 296 #
25. Is convinced of the need for an adequate budget for cohesion policy after 2020 which takes into account the complex internal and external challenges relevant to its objectives as laid down in the Treaties that the policy will have to address;