Activities of Ivana MALETIĆ related to 2017/0334(COD)
Plenary speeches (2)
Structural Reform Support Programme: financial envelope and general objective (A8-0227/2018 - Ruža Tomašić) HR
Structural Reform Support Programme: financial envelope and general objective (debate) HR
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2017/825 to increase the financial envelope of the Structural Reform Support Programme and adapt its general objective PDF (764 KB) DOC (121 KB)
Shadow opinions (1)
DRAFT OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2017/825 to increase the financial envelope of the Structural Reform Support Programme and adapt its general objective
Amendments (19)
Amendment 9 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The Structural Reform Support Programme (‘the Programme’) was established with the objective of strengthening the capacity of Member States to prepare and implement growth- sustaining administrative and structural reforms, including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the Union funds. Support under the Programme is provided by the Commission, upon request by a Member State, and can cover a wide range of policy areas. Developing resilient economies built on strong economic and socsocial and territorial structures, which allow Member States to efficiently absorb shocks and swiftly recover from them, contributes to economic and social cohesion, social and territorial cohesion. Reforms that are financed by the Programme need to be well-designed and appropriately laid down in national law, and effectively implemented, and that requires efficient and effective national public administrations as well as ownership and active participation of all relevant stakeholders. The implementation of institutional, administrative and growth- sustaining structural reforms that are country-specific is an appropriate tool for achieving such a development.
Amendment 12 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
Amendment 13 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 b (new)
Recital 1 b (new)
(1b) The Programme should aim to complement other instruments, such as technical assistance within European Structural and Investment Funds and European Investment Bank activities, in order to avoid any overlap. Taking into consideration budgetary limitations and the large number of requests, the selection criteria should prioritise reforms with spill-over effects for other sectors and which aim at boosting economic growth, job creation and cohesion.
Amendment 14 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The Structural Reform Support Programme (‘the Programme’) was established with the objective of strengthening the capacity of Member States to prepare and implement growth- sustaining administrative and structural reforms, including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the Union funds. Support under the Programme is provided by the Commission, upon request by a Member State, and can cover a wide range of policy areas. Developing resilient economies built on strong economic and social structures, which allow Member States to efficiently absorb shocks and swiftly recover from them, contributes to economic and social cohesion. The implementation of institutional, administrative and growth-sustaining structural reforms is an appropriate tool for achieving such a development. In order to ensure the successful implementation and sustainability of the reforms, all relevant stakeholders, such as local and regional authorities, social partners, entrepreneurs and scientists, should be involved during the preparation and implementation of those reforms.
Amendment 14 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Member States have increasingly taken up support under the Programme, beyond the initial expectations. The requests for support received by the Commission during the 2017 cycle have, based on their estimated value, significantly exceeded the available annual allocation resulting in a number of requests not being selected for funding. During the 2018 cycle, the estimated value of requests received was five times the financial resources available for that year. Almost all Member States have requested support under the Programme and requests are distributed across all policy areas covered by the Programme.
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The Structural Reform Support Programme (‘the Programme’) was established with the objective of strengthening the capacity of Member States to prepare and implement growth- sustaining administrative and structural reforms, including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the Union funds. Support under the Programme is provided by the Commission, upon request by a Member State, and can cover a wide range of policy areas. Developing resilient economies built on strong economic and soc, social and territorial structures, which allow Member States to efficiently absorb shocks and swiftly recover from them, contributes to economic and soc, social and territorial cohesion. The implementation of institutional, administrative and growth- sustaining structural reforms is an appropriate tool for achieving such a development.
Amendment 18 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1 a) In order to give an overview of the reforms designed and implemented on the basis of the request of each Member State, the distribution of the new budget for the Programme should be based on clear selection criteria and be presented in a transparent way. That would ensure the exchange of knowledge, experience and best practices, which is one of the aims of the Programme.
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Member States have increasingly taken up support under the Programme, beyond the initial expectations. The requests for support received by the Commission during the 2017 cycle have, based on their estimated value, significantly exceeded the available annual allocation which has resulted therefore in several requests not being selected for funding. During the 2018 cycle, the estimated value of requests received was five times the financial resources available for that year. Almost all Member States have requested support under the Programme and requests are distributed across all policy areas covered by the Programme.
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1 a) Investments, structural reforms and fiscal responsibility are the three main pillars for achieving high and long- term sustainable growth, recovery and convergence in the Union. Funds for investments are ensured through EFSI and ESI funds, as well as other instruments from the EIB and EBRD. Without the implementation of structural reforms, the impact of investments will be postponed and only mitigate the decline of Member States instead of achieving development and growth.
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Strengthening economic and social cohesion by reinforcing structural reforms is crucial for successful participation in the Economic and Monetary Union and its long-term stability and prosperity. That is particularly important for Member States whose currency is not the euro, in their preparation to join the euro area.
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 b (new)
Recital 1 b (new)
(1 b) The Programme should be consistent with and linked to the objectives set out in the European Semester and the implementation of country-specific recommendations in the Member States.
Amendment 25 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 c (new)
Recital 1 c (new)
(1 c) Successful implementation of structural reforms requires political will, decisiveness, an efficient and effective public administration and often the support from all segments of society, not only at national level but also at the regional and local level. Implementation of the provision requiring Member States to include actors at regional and local level and all other relevant stakeholders into defining and implementing reforms is inevitable for achieving successful implementation, and not only well designed reforms which do not achieve results in practice.
Amendment 26 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Member States have increasingly taken up support under the Programme, beyond the initial expectations. The requests for support received by the Commission during the 2017 cycle have, based on their estimated value, significantly exceeded the available annual allocation resulting in several requests not having been selected for funding. During the 2018 cycle, the estimated value of requests received was five times the financial resources available for that year. Almost all Member States have requested support under the Programme and requests are distributed across all policy areas covered by the Programme.
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2 a) While taking into account budgetary limitations and the large number of requests for support from the Programme, the selection criteria should prioritise reforms with spill-over effects on other sectors and aimed at boosting economic growth, job creation and cohesion.
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 b (new)
Recital 2 b (new)
(2 b) The presentation and transparency of the Programme results should be increased by making an overview of implementation of reforms in each Member State publicly available on-line , in order to ensure exchange of knowledge, experience and best practices between Member States.
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Strengthening economic and social cohesion by reinforcing structural reforms is crucial for successful participation in the Economic and Monetary Union and for its long-term stability and prosperity. That is particularly important for Member States whose currency is not the euro, in their preparation to join the euro area.
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In order to meet the growing demand for support from Member States, and in view of the need to support the implementation of structural reforms in Member States whose currency is not the euro, the financial allocation for the Programme should be increased, by using the Flexibility Instrument, to a sufficient level that allows the Union to provide support that meets the needs of the requesting Member States.
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In order to meet the growing demand for support from Member States, and in view of the need to support the implementation of structural reforms in Member States whose currency is not the euro, the financial allocation for the Programme should be increased, by using the Flexibility Instrument under Article 11 of the current Multiannual Financial Framework, to a sufficient level that allows the Union to provide support that meets the needs of the requesting Member States.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In order to meet the growing demand for support from Member States, and in view of the need to support the implementation of structural reforms in Member States whose currency is not the euro, the financial allocation for the Programme should be increased, by using Flexibility Instrument under Article 11 of the current Multiannual Financial Framework, to a sufficient level that allows the Union to provide support that meets the needs of the requesting Member States.