Activities of Tomáš ZDECHOVSKÝ related to 2019/2028(BUD)
Plenary speeches (3)
General budget of the European Union for 2020 - all sections (debate)
General budget of the European Union for 2020 - all sections (debate)
General budget of the European Union for 2020 - all sections (debate)
Shadow opinions (2)
OPINION on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2020
OPINION on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2020
Amendments (13)
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that the 2020 budget should contribute towards achieving the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and the Europe 2020 targets in the social and employment area, which seem to be within reach as regards the employment rate target but remain far from being achieved as regards the target of reducing the number of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion; stresses, in this regard, the need for comprehensive policy reforms and integrated approaches that combat youth and long-term unemployment and the often neglected issue of elderly employability;
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. Calls on the European Commission and the Member States to allow for the necessary flexibility in the implementation of the Union programmes for 2020, in particular the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, to cover the impact of the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on workers and entities established in the Member States; welcomes, in this regard, the Commission proposal to amend the scope of the current EGF programme to enable support to workers displaced as a result of disruptions caused by a withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU;
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Acknowledges the forthcoming rationalisationstreamlining of the current ESF, the YEI, the FEAD, the EaSI and the European Health Programme under the ESF+ as of 2021; reiterates its position to increase the ESF+ to EUR 120 457 000 000 in current prices under the MFF 2021-2027; calls on the Commission to present financial information in a manner that makes it comparable with performance information; expresses concerns on the substantial decrease (by EUR 5 million) proposed by the Council on the PROGRESS axis of EaSI; stresses, in this regard, that all legislative and budgetary revisions should be based on evidence, understanding of their impacts and in line with the better regulation agenda, as well as related recommendations of the European Court of Auditors;
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Regrets that the Commission did not follow the budgetary request of Europol and proposed to underfund the Agency by more than 330 million euros in 2020 and decrease the number of temporary agents by 52; rejects the Commission’s proposal of substantial reduction of contract agents at Europol, which will jeopardise the operational activities of the Agency; notes that the decrease of the eu-LISA commitment appropriations by 18,7 % (-55 million euros) corresponds to the end of the development of the Entry Exit System; reiterates the need to ensure adequate financial support for JHA Agencies to deliver the tasks assigned to them in full transparency and to fight against cross- border serious crime in full compliance with fundamental rights;
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Notes that, despite the fact that the internal security threats remain high, the Union’s substantial investments in the protection of its external borders has not been matched with increased funding of the Union’s internal security mechanisms, such as Europol, and stresses the importance of robust Union investments in the area of internal security with a view to enhancing Union law enforcement cooperation and promoting information exchange among Member States;
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Acknowledges Europol´s increasing role in combating terrorism and organised crime, as well as in strengthening cross-border cooperation in the field of law enforcement;
Amendment 51 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6 c. Supports the implementation of Europol’s Strategy 2020+, aiming at strengthening Europol’s operational support and analytical capabilities to the benefit of the Member States and proposes new investments in important crime areas, such as the fight against drug trafficking and financial crime;
Amendment 56 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Welcomes the proposal from the Commission regarding the budget for eu- LISA, as well as the proposal concerning the allocation of additional staff, which is highly relevant taking into account all the new tasks assigned to the Agency and its operational needs; emphasises the importance of timely implementation of the Entry-Exit System, ETIAS and Interoperability Regulations and the role of eu-LISA for its achievement; notes that the decrease of the eu-LISA commitment appropriations by 18,7 % (-55 million euros) in 2020, compared with the previous year, corresponds to the planning for implementation of the Entry- Exit System; reiterates the need to ensure adequate financial support for JHA Agencies to deliver the tasks assigned to them in full transparency and to fight against cross-border serious crime in full compliance with fundamental rights;
Amendment 56 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Reiterates that pilot projects (PPs) and preparatory actions (PAs), if they are carefully prepared, are very valuable tools to initiate new activities and policies in the fields of employment and social inclusion and could be used for data and evidence collection in order to improve future Union employment policies;
Amendment 58 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on the Commission, when assessing pilot projects and preparatory actions, to place emphasis on their originality and the possibility of their subsequent adaptation;
Amendment 59 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recalls that it is paramount for Parliament to be given regular updates on the various stages of the implementation of pilot projects and preparatory actions by the Commission, including proper evaluation of the results and their added value to the European citizens.; emphasises the importance of a transparent approach by the Commission when assessing pilot projects and preparatory actions;
Amendment 61 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Supports the Commission’s proposed budgetary increase for the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in 2020 which is necessary in order to implement the Agency’s enhanced mandate;
Amendment 63 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7 c. Points out the fact that the budget of the EBCG has increased, in a commensurate manner to its mandate evolution, by 34,8 % (+108million euros) in 2020 which is by far the largest increase among all JHA agencies;