2 Amendments of Marc JOULAUD related to 2018/2046(BUD)
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines the importance of cohesion policy as the main investment policy of the Union that helps to reduce economic, social and territorial disparities between and within EU regions and to prevent areas from being left behind, enhances smart, sustainable and inclusive economic growth, fosters innovation in urban and rural areas and encourages local and regional authorities to make the transition towards a carbon -free economy; notes that every 1 Eeuro invested in cohesion policy has a proven return on investment by 174%1 and less investment would mean less growth and jobs for citizens; calls for cohesion funds to maintain their role as the main investment policy of the European Union; _________________ 1 Commission Staff Working Document of 19 September 2016 entitled ‘Ex post evaluation of the ERDF and Cohesion Fund 2007-13’ (SWD(2016)0318).
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes the overwhelmingly positive impact cohesion funds have in conflict areas;, including in the Northern Ireland Peace Programme; calls on the Commission and the Member States to continue itstheir support for the peace process through the continued funding of the PEACE and associated programmecertain specific programmes, such as the PEACE programme, under conditions to be determined and without prejudice to the ongoing negotiations.