Activities of Rina Ronja KARI related to 2018/2046(BUD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2019
Amendments (5)
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls for the 2019 budget to focus on the priorities outlined in the European Semester, and on addressing the main concerns of EU citizens that are within EU full or partial responsibility as outlined e.g. in the Eurobarometer 2018; underlines that the most pressing issues lie especially in the area of security and defence, while economic development, growth and youth unemployment are among other crucial areas to be addressed; underlines the importance of the sustainable development goals in overcoming these issues;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines the importance of ensuring sufficient resources for the coordination and surveillance of macroeconomic policies and communication and outreach to citizens and stakeholders with regard to the future of EMU including the euroharmful effects to the southern EU Member States in particular by the EMU including the euro; calls into question the utility of the continued existence of the EMU; Calls for a new programme supporting Member States leaving the euro in a controlled manner;
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines thatQuestions whether the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) role is essential in fostering consistent application of Union law and better coordination between national authorities, ensuring financial stability, promoting better functioning of financial markets and assuring consumer protection; calls on the Committee on Budgets to ensure adequate resources for the ESAs;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. UnderstandQuestions the significant increase in ESAs’ budget estimates for 2019 caused mainly by the introduction of new tasks proposed in the ESAs review and other currently negotiated legislative files; considers that conditional budget lines covering the cost of the new tasks should be introduced and will only be triggered after the laws are adopted; recognises that such funding will only apply until a new funding mechanism is adopted;
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that ESAs should continuously strive to increase their efficiency without compromising on the quality of their work with a focus on continuous re-assessment of working methods and of effective use of human and financial resources. Emphasises that ESMA, EBA and EIOPA should remain separate entities;