5 Amendments of Sophia IN 'T VELD related to 2011/2289(INI)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas Eurostat has existed since 1953 as an institution whosend the need for safeguarding its independence is widely recognised;
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes the view that a systemic approach to quality needs to be taken, which may require a reform of the method of producing European statistics; welcomes the binding nature of the rules regarding production and verification of accuracy of European statistics;
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to take the necessary steps for strengthening the independence of Eurostat, including by changing its institutional status;
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Supports Eurostat's intention of proposing amendments to Regulation 223/2009 (Statistical Regulation) in order to establish a legal framework for ‘Commitments on Confidence in Statistics’,aiming at reinforcing the governance framework especially regarding professional independence of national statistical authorities and Eurostat, and allowing for more rigorous enforcement of the Code of Practice;.
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that the quality management system will require close coordination between Eurostat, European Court of Auditors and national bodies responsible for verifying upstream public finance data; calls on Eurostatthe Commission to present proposals on the role ofensuring greater independence and greater coherence in the competences of the national courts of auditors in verifying national statistics and on whetherstrengthening the coordinating role of the European Court of Auditors should be involved;