5 Amendments of Marlene MIZZI related to 2017/2044(BUD)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that a well-functioning internal market is a cornerstone for stronger competitiveness of the Union and stresses the need to take into account the transformation to the digital era with an adequate budgetary allocation, in particular for SMEs;
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is convinced that consumer policy is one of the main horizontal priorities for the Union and that the budget for that policy area should reflect this; asks the Commission to do its utmost to increase education and awareness on consumer policy in particular in the Digital Single Market and to mainstream consumer interests across differentall Union policies;
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes appropriations for the competitiveness of enterprises and SMEs as it is one of the priorities to support entrepreneurship and boost growth andsustainable growth and the creation of jobs;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Is nevertheless concerned at the reduction in the budget line 02 02 01 ‘Promoting entrepreneurship and improving the competitiveness and access to markets of Union enterprises’ as SMEs still encounter problems in those areas of the real economy; stresses that sufficient financial support for microenterprises, entrepreneurs and SMEs should be the key priority for the Union; emphasises that securing good access to finance is essential for keeping SMEs competitive and for helping them to overcome challenges related to access to the internal market as well as to the global market;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Emphasises the crucial role of SMEs and microenterprises in the Union economy; calls for more targeted spending programmes that help and encourage the internationalisation and exports of SMEs to third countries;