2 Amendments of Alda SOUSA related to 2013/0156(COD)
Amendment 10 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The unprecedented global financial crisis and economic downturn have seriously increased social disparities in the Union and damaged economic growth and financial stability and, provokeding a strong deterioration in social, financial and economic conditions in several Member States. In particular, certain Member States are experiencing seriousdramatic difficulties or are threatened with such difficulties, notably with unemployment, poverty, social exclusion, income inequalities, problems in their sustainable economic growth and financial stability, and with a serious deterioration in their deficit and debt position, also as a result of the current Union policies and the international economic and financial environment.
Amendment 11 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Whilst important actiThe impact of the financial crisis ons to counterbalance the negative effects of the crisis have already been taken, including amendments of the legislative framework, the impact of the financial crisis on the real economy, the labour market and citizens is being widely felhe real economy, the labour market and citizens is being widely felt. A new strategy is needed to secure an adequate level of resources with particular emphasis on the programs and projects aimed at boosting growth and decent employment, eradicating poverty, investing in smart, sustainable green development. It is fundamental to increase support to Member States, especially those already facing economic recession, for investment in infrastructure, social facilities, research, innovation and development. Pressure on national financial resources is increasing and further steps should be taken to alleviate that pressure through the maximum and optimal use of the funding from the Structural Funds and the Cohesion Fund. In view of the persisting financial difficulties, it is necessary to extend the application of the measures adopted by amending Regulation (EU) No 1311/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council. These measures were adopted pursuant to to Articles 122(2), 136 and 143 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU).