4 Amendments of Andrey KOVATCHEV related to 2015/2285(INI)
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Notes with satisfaction that many of the projects approved for financing by the European Fund for Strategic Investment are oriented towards infrastructure and innovation in the environment and the health sectors; underlines the importance of mobilizing the full potential of the Investment Plan to help implement the structural reforms needed to transform our economy into a green, sustainable and resource efficient one;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Reiterates the need for a fiscal framework that is in accordance with the 'polluter pays' principle, providing the right signals for investment in resource efficiency, the modernisation of production processes and the manufacturing of more reparable and durable products;1 a __________________ 1a See European Parliament resolution of 9 July 2015 on resource efficiency: moving towards a circular economy
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Stresses that greening the economy and investing in more efficient healthcare systems will enhance Europe's competitiveness, increase security of supply and improve the health and well- being of European citizens; notes in this regard that short-term fiscal implications of structural reforms should be taken into account along with their long-term environmental, economic and social effects;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Welcomes the renewed focus of the European Commission on promoting upward economic and social convergence through the progressive introduction of benchmarks and cross-examination exercises across policy or thematic areas and considers that it could strengthen the resilience of the Europe's economy to future crises;