5 Amendments of Karima DELLI related to 2009/2243(INI)
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Acknowledges that, through the earmarking provisions for 2007-2013, cohesion policy is better geared to create synergies with research and innovation policies, and at the same timebut wishes the territorial dimension has become increasingly important in FP7 and CIPto be taken more into account and given more funding in FP7 and CIP, with a view to ensuring that measures such as Europe Innova and ‘Regions of knowledge’ have a greater impact on regional research and innovation systems; calls for consideration to be given to a tightened earmarking mechanism with a stronger thematic focus allowing for appropriate policy responses to the new challenges;
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Considers that a strong and well- financed EU regional policy which benefits all EU regions is a precondition for delivering the objectives of the EU 2020 Strategy, as well as for achieving social, economic and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Recalls that territorial cohesion has a horizontal, multi-sectoral character and therefore Union policies have to contribute to its achievementenhancing it by incorporating the urban dimension, given that 80% of Europe’s population lives in towns, which is also where the greatest social disparities are to be found; reiterates that this concept is not limited to the effects of regional policy, but also focuses on coordination with other Union policies;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Highlights the need for place-based policies and considers that regions should pursue smart and green specialisation by defining a few innovation priorities, in particular in the energy efficiency and renewable energies field, based on the EU objectives and on their needs, and concentrate earmarked EU resources on these identified priorities;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Recommends that greater importance and more funding be given to the territorial dimension in the Community research and innovation programmes that are to take the place of the 7th Community programme and the Europe Innova initiative; believes this to be essential with a view to ensuring that measures such as Europe Innova and ‘Regions of knowledge’ have a greater sustainable impact on regional research and innovation systems;