Activities of Andrej PLENKOVIĆ related to 2014/2214(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
EU strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian region (A8-0279/2015 - Ivan Jakovčić) HR
Amendments (15)
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas EUSAIR is an important component of the broader Mediterranean policy of the EU as expressed through the Union for the Mediterranean;
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas adoption of the European Union strategies for the Baltic Sea region and the Danube region has provided useful experience for building future macro-regional strategies, such as EUSAIR;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers it necessary to find ways to involve countries not included in the strategy and which are geographically and economically close to the region, such as Macedonia and Kosovo, at least on an individual project basis; considers that the strategy should remain open to those states as well;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Points out that it is necessary to encourage, renew and deepen cultural, scientific and educational cooperation, including by increasing the scope for academic mobility of students and university staff; stresses that science and innovation are a prerequisite for smart, inclusive and sustainable growth; emphasises the interdependence of scientific and cultural cooperation with the growth of economic dynamics and the level of diversity and sustainability of tourism within the region;
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Emphasises that the region faces serious migration problemchallenges in the Mediterranean; stresses that controlling these problemsuccess in dealing with those challenges is essential for the further development of the southern part ofwhole region, and especially its southern part; stresses the importance of the region in addressing problems associated with increased migration flows towards the EU, since there are many lawful and unlawful migration routes through the region;
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Cautions that more attention should be paid to a joint commitment of the countries of the region in combating transnational organised crime and the illegal markets for drugs, weapons and people; points out that the fight against transnational crime must be included in the strategy;
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Points out that to achieve all of the objectives and implement the strategy it is necessary to strengthen management structures at all levels of governance; stresses the importance of a transparent process for adoption, monitoring and evaluation of the strategy, as well as of openness and inclusiveness towards civil society and all the relevant stakeholders; calls for coordination, cooperation and the establishment of joint projects involving other European and regional programmes with which there is common ground, especially the Central European Initiative, the South-East European Cooperation Process and the Union for the Mediterranean;
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes with concern the rate of fish stock depletion in the Adriatic and Ionian Seas as a result of overfishing; stresses that fisheries are one of the key components in the economies of the coastal areas and islands; deems it necessary, therefore, to consider the protection and preservation of fish stocks to be a paramount objective of the strategy, to take decisive action in the form of data sharing, joint monitoring platforms and fishery management plans, and to further develop the aquaculture sector; points out that, for the protection of fisheries as an important economic sector in many parts of the region, there is a need, in the transitional period, to support adjustment to fishing limits through subsidies for the purchase of new vessels and equipment via the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF);
Amendment 156 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Underlines the importance of connecting maritime transport routes and ports with other parts of Europe and the relevance of interconnections with TEN-T corridors; calls on the participating countries to focus their efforts on implementing projects that are covered by the current TEN-T network and its proposed indicative extension to the Western BalkansSouth- Eastern Europe/the Eastern Adriatic coast, using existing instruments;
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Draws attention toStresses the need to finalise the Adriatic-Ionian highway as soon as possible, which will give a boost to the economic and social development of the macro-region; recalls the importance of a comprehensive eastern Adriatic-Ionian corridor that integrates highways, railways, gas pipelines and other infrastructure;
Amendment 177 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Underlines the lack of effective connection with the islands; urges the Commission and the Member States to facilitate better connections in order to increase the quality of life in these areas and stop depopulation; stresses also the need to ensure adequate health care and educational programmes for island populations throughout the year;
Amendment 214 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Urges the participating countries to join forces in implementing maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management, involving various stakeholders (national, regional and local authorities, the local population, research community, NGOs, etc.);
Amendment 237 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Underlines the cruciexceptional importance of tourism for the European economy and the development of social cohesion within the EU, especially for the Mediterranean countries and for the region as a whole; urges more support for the financing of tourism projects from the ESIF and other sources;
Amendment 250 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Stresses that cooperation between countries is essential for the further development of tourism in the region; encourages the formulation of tourism strategies for the Adriatic Sea and for the Ionian Sea which are based on sustainability and enable the countries to benefit from synergies and to address common challenges at the macro-regional level; considers that the establishment of an ‘Adriatic’ and an ‘Ionian’ brand in tourism is necessary in order to streamline marketing activities and increase the visibility of this region’sit necessary to work together to raise the profile of destinations oin the global marketAdriatic-Ionian region;
Amendment 259 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Supports the development of a diversified tourism offer including thematic tourist parks and routes, and cultural, rural, health, medical, nautical, enogastronomic, conference and sport tourism, including cycling, golf, diving, hiking, mountaineering and outdoor sports, in order to prolong the tourist season and to improve the competitiveness of tourist destinations; supports the expansion of tourist activities towards the hinterland and parts of the region that are not contiguous with the coast;