Activities of Stavros ARNAOUTAKIS
Plenary speeches (42)
ERDF, ESF and Cohesion Fund: provisions relating to financial management - New types of costs eligible for a contribution from the ESF - Investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy for housing (amendment of Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 on ERDF) (debate)
ERDF, ESF, Cohesion Fund (revenue-generating projects) (debate)
ERDF, ESF, Cohesion Fund (revenue-generating projects) (debate)
Question Time (Commission)
European Union Solidarity Fund: obstacles for its reform (debate)
Question Time (Commission)
The crisis in the fisheries sector caused by rising fuel oil prices (debate)
The impact of cohesion policy on the integration of vulnerable communities and groups (debate)
Community system against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (debate)
Question Time (Commission)
Trade in raw materials and commodities (debate)
The Evaluation of the PEACE Programme (debate)
Trade and Economic Relations with the countries of South East Asia (ASEAN) (debate)
The role of volunteering in contributing to economic and social cohesion (debate)
Commission Question Time
4th report on economic and social cohesion - Territorial Agenda and the Leipzig Charter (debate)
Reduction in unwanted by-catches and elimination of discards in European fisheries (debate)
European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation (debate)
Textiles (debate)
A renewed EU tourism policy: towards a stronger partnership for European tourism (debate)
Trade and Climate Change (debate)
Trade and economic relations with Ukraine (debate)
Commission Question Time
Reducing disparities in the poorest regions of the EU (debate)
Commission Question Time
Housing and regional policy – Structural policies and EU cohesion – Future regional policy and innovation (debate)
Future enlargements and cohesion (debate)
Regional policy (islands and natural and economic constraints) (debate)
EC-Gabon Fisheries Partnership (debate)
Commission Question Time
Improving the economic situation in the fishing industry (debate)
Strategic guidelines on cohesion (debate)
Eco-labelling schemes for fisheries products (debate)
ERDF, ESF, Cohesion Fund (general provisions) – Establishment of a Cohesion Fund – European Social Fund – European Regional Development Fund – European grouping of territorial cooperation (EGTC) (debate)
Inshore fishing (debate)
Council Question Time
Management of Mediterranean Fishery Resources
Women's networks
The urban dimension in the context of enlargement
Regional development
Basic guidelines for sustainable European tourism
Structural Funds
Reports (2)
REPORT Recommendation on the proposal for a Council Regulation (EC) amending Regulation (EC) N° 1083/2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion fund, in respect of certain revenue-generating projects PDF (140 KB) DOC (83 KB)
REPORT Report on the proposal for a Council regulation on the conclusion of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Gabonese Republic PDF (206 KB) DOC (191 KB)
Opinions (1)
OPINION Communication from the Commission: A renewed EU Tourism Policy: Towards a stronger partnership for European Tourism
Amendments (13)
Amendment 34 #
2008/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Observes that the view expressed in its above-mentioned resolution of 21 February 2008 includes the rejection of any attempt for re-nationalisation and the commitment to a single Community policy, integrated and flexible Community policy, adaptable to the scale of intervention, which should also be in a position to address common challenges like globalisation, climate and demographic change, migration, energy efficiency; the strong belief that this policy should cover all EU regions, including those with special geographical characteristics, by representing an added value for everyone; the need to set priorities in the spending of EU structural policies and actions and the endorsement of the "earmarking" exercise; as well as the need for synergies on the ground and an integrated approach between the different sectoral policies in order to achieve the optimal result for growth and development on the ground;
Amendment 111 #
2008/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that the Green Paper acknowledges the particular development challenges of regions with specific geographical features, such as mountainous regions, island regions and sparsely populated regions; also notes that border regions face specific policy challenges in terms of accessibility, quality and efficiency; rejectexpresses the view that territorial cohesion should not be a policy exclusively dedicated to addressing the problems of those regions with geographical handicaps; considers, however, that special consideration should be given to the development of those regions in order to offset their handicaps and enable them to effectively contribute to the harmonious development of the Union as a whole;
Amendment 139 #
2008/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Is of the opinion that territorial cohesion should develop as a horizontal principle that underpins all Community policies and actions; believes that the evolution of the principle of sustainable development and environmental protection should serve as an example of how to integrate territorial cohesion in the future development of all relevant Community policies; calls on the Commission to proceed immediately with an inter-service consultation and promptly take all the necessary initiatives, working intensively to translate into legislative proposals the necessary coordination of sectoral policies on interventions at every territorial level;
Amendment 156 #
2008/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses the need to elaborate, in the context of territorial cohesion, additional qualitative indicators with the purpose of better designing and implementing the corresponding policies on the ground, taking into account the different territorial specificities; underlines, however, that the GDP remains the only eligibility criterion for receiving financial assistance from the Structural Fund, as a criterion for receiving financial assistance from the Structural Funds, is not enough, and must be supplemented with indicators incorporating economic, social and territorial factors; calls on the Commission, therefore, to draw up, without delay, the necessary studies and to develop the possibility of defining new, reliable indicators and the way in which they are to be integrated into the system for assessing regional disparities;
Amendment 169 #
2008/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Reiterates its long-standing request for the development of a comprehensive EU strategy for regions with specific geographical features, which will enable them to better address problems and challenges they are facing; believes that an EU strategy should also be concerned on how to adapt Community policies to the specific needs and assets of these territories; underlines that the implementation of such a strategy is an essential condition for the economic and social development of these territories in the context of territorial cohesion;
Amendment 28 #
2008/2074(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Member States and the authorities concerned to pay heed to water- related considerations in their land-use planning, especially in connection with the development of economic activities in island areas and generally in sensitive river basins;
Amendment 17 #
2008/2066(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5a (new)
Paragraph 5a (new)
5α. Stresses that these regions are particularly vulnerable to the consequences of climate change and calls upon the Commission, Member States and the competent regional and local authorities to promote the immediate implementation of measures to provide protection against natural disasters, in particular forest fires, in these regions;
Amendment 22 #
2008/0013(COD)
3 da . For funding measures at regional and local level intended to (a) promote the use of renewable energy sources, energy efficient technologies and energy saving; (b) encourage measures to limit greenhouse-gas emissions, particularly in areas not covered by the ETS, such as transport and waste; (c) provide information and heighten public awareness.
Amendment 29 #
2007/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas most of the least favoured micro-regional territories are facing complex multi-dimensional problems related to their peripheral location, reduced accessibility, lack of basic infrastructure, socio-economic under- development, de- industrialisation processes, low levels of education and training, lack of administrative capacity, generational unemployment, deteriorating housing and living conditions, low access to services of general interest and concentration of segregated minorities and vulnerable groups,
Amendment 36 #
2007/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital T
Recital T
F. whereas many territories still suffer from remoteness and their geographical disadvantages and lack the necessary infrastructure which would allow real development opportunities for catching up with the EU average development level,
Amendment 64 #
2007/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to allocate resources between developed cities and excluded rural territories in a balanced way and to establish tailor-made long-term programmes for specific vulnerable groups with the participation of local authorities, relevant social and economic partners and representatives of the target groups in the decision-making process and implementation in order to best address their needs and bring genuine solutions to overcome social exclusion, poverty and generational unemployment;
Amendment 6 #
2007/0223(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) Cooperation, coordination and the exchange of good practices between Member States, the Commission, and with third states is essential to ensure that IUU fishing is properly investigated and that the measures laid down in the present Regulation can be applied; a system for mutual assistance shall be established to enhance such cooperation.
Amendment 7 #
2007/0223(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) This regulation identifies IUU fishing as violations of applicable laws, rules or regulations of particular gravity, as they seriously undermine the attainment of the objectives of the violated rules and put the survival of fisheries operating legally, the sustainability sector and of the stocks concerned orand the conservation of the marine environment in jeopardy. Given its restricted scope, the implementation of this Regulation must relay on, and be complementary to, that of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93, which establishes the basic framework for the control and monitoring of fishing activities under the Common Fisheries Policy. Accordingly, this Regulation reinforces the rules of Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 in the area of port inspections of third country vessels (Article 28e, 28f and 28g), which are now abrogated and replaced by the port inspection regime established in Chapter II of this Regulation. In addition, this Regulation provides for a regime of sanctions in Chapter X that applies specifically to IUU fishing activities. The provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 relating to sanctions (Article 31) remain thus applicable to violations of the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy other than those addressed by this Regulation.