Activities of Ivan JAKOVČIĆ related to 2014/2239(INI)
Plenary speeches (2)
Follow up to the European citizens' initiative Right2Water (A8-0228/2015 - Lynn Boylan) HR
Follow up to the European citizens' initiative Right2Water (short presentation) HR
Amendments (4)
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas at least 600 million people do not have sustainable access to safe drinking water, and a third of the world population lacks basic sanitation; whereas, as a result, diseases spread, causing suffering and death and posing major impediments to development and safety; whereas about 2 000 children under five years old die daily from diarrhoea, and a majority of these deaths are linked to inadequate water, sanitation and hygiene; whereas there is, however, a clear downward trend in these numbers;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission and, the Member States, and regional and local authorities to address the lack of available data on water poverty issues, including issues of access and affordability;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission and, the Member States, and regional and local authorities to support public water companies in the EU which lack the necessary capital to access available EU funding and long-term loans at a preferential interest rate, especially for the purpose of extending water and sanitation services to the poor;
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Urges the Member States, as well as regional and local authorities, to enact policies such as the establishment of water solidarity funds to support people who are unable to afford access to water and sanitation services;