Activities of Marc JOULAUD related to 2014/2245(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Investment for jobs and growth: promoting economic, social and territorial cohesion in the EU (A8-0173/2015 - Tamás Deutsch) FR
Amendments (5)
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas it is justifiable that the goals of cohesion policy have evolved over time and that the policy itself has become more closely linked to the overall policy agenda of the EU; whereas, nevertheless, the original role of cohesion policy – the strengthening of economic, social and territorial cohesion in all EU regions – should be reinforced; whereas cohesion policy ought not to be regarded as merely an instrument to attain the goals of the Europe 2020 strategy and other EU development strategies but also as an investment policy in the territories;
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Points out how important it is that young people acquire digital skills, and that teachers are trained accordingly, since such skills are becoming increasingly important on the European labour market;
Amendment 43 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. To this end, calls for the establishment of regional cultural hubs in which towns, cities and regions can work together to promote and preserve their cultural heritage and turn it into an economic asset.
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Warns, however, that the EFSI should not undermine the strategic coherence and long-term perspective of cohesion policy programming; stresses that a re-direction of Structural Funds would be counterproductive, putting their effectiveness – and the development of the regions – at risk; points out that the financial allocations to Member States agreed on under Heading 1b in the Multiannual Financial Framework 2014- 2020 cannot be modified in response to potential needs of the EFSI; emphasises that the replacement of grants by loans, equity or guarantees, while having certain advantages, must be carried out with caution, taking into account regional disparities and the diversity of practices and experiences between regions concerning the use of financial instruments; points out that the regions most in need of investment stimuli have low administrative and absorption capacities;
Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Expresses its concern because of a too low limit set by the Commission (EUR 5 million) for support by ERDF to small- scale cultural and sustainable tourism infrastructures which is defined as total costs instead of eligible costs, and stresses the strong positive impact that such projects can have on regional development, in terms of socio-economic impact, social inclusion and attractiveness;