10 Amendments of Tamás DEUTSCH related to 2019/2211(INI)
Amendment 4 #
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1. Considers that the European Union needs a more sustainable growth model in order to respond to environmental, digital and demographic challenges; welcomes the European Green Deal as the new green growth strategy for Europe with sustainability, citizen well-being and fairness at its core; therefore calls on the Commission urgently to start work on the creation of its own coordination mechanism in the EU to ensure that Europe is able to become the first climate- neutral continent by 2050;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
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1. Acknowledges that Europe’s economy is showing signs of less dynamic growth; highlights that more must be done to support Member States which are experiencing slower growth and high unemployment, particularly where young people are concerned; emphasizes that investments are needed to facilitate the integration of young people and the long- term unemployed into the labour market;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion
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Amendment 24 #
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3. Underlines the importance of the European Semester as an instrument to ensure policy coordination; welcomes the increased focus on environmentconsiders that keeping the original purpose and function of the European Semester is crucial, sustainability and on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals in the Country Reportsince it was established to provide a framework for the coordination of economic policies across the European Union and promoting sustainable growth in a sustainable manner means to promote responsible fiscal policies, structural reforms and investment;
Amendment 35 #
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3. Points out that the European Semester must consistentlycan also contribute to the elimination of social, economic and territorial inequalities and disparities between EU regions;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion
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Amendment 63 #
Draft opinion
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5. Reiterates the crucial role of cohesion policy, as the main investment policy in Europe, in the recovery process; underlines the need to increase themaintain the current budget ofor cohesion policy for the 2021-2027 period, in order to maintainguarantee its European added value, thus contributing to economic growth, social inclusion, innovation and environmental protection;
Amendment 69 #
Draft opinion
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6. WelcomesTakes note of the inclusion of the Sustainable Development Goals in the European Semester, with the aim of putting people, their health and the planet at the centre of economic policy; notes that, in this respect, special attention must be paid to the labour market, by safeguarding existing jobs and creating new onesbut considers that this cannot override the original purpose and function of the semester, since it was established as a framework for economic governance. Promoting growth in a sustainable manner should go in parallel with preserving macro- economic stability and budgetary balance. Points out that supporting digitalisation and technological development greatly contributes to sustainable growth; notes that, in this respect, special attention must be paid to the labour market, by safeguarding existing jobs and creating new ones; underlines that SMEs play a decisive role in creating employment and the administrative burdens hindering their efficient functioning should be reduced;
Amendment 98 #
Draft opinion
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7. Notes that the best response to citizens’ concerns is to support an increase in real earnings, seek greater investment in quality jobs, boost domestic demand and ensure a fairer distribution of the wealth generated; considers that the flexibility in the Stability and Growth Pact should be morade flexibleull use of so as to take into account cyclical conditions, structural reforms and government investment;
Amendment 109 #
Draft opinion
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8. Believes that the relationship between cohesion policy and economic governance processes under the European Semester should be balanced, reciprocal and focused to the extent possible on positive incentives; supportsconsiders that further recognition of the territorial dimension, which would be beneficial for the European Semester.