Activities of Ivan JAKOVČIĆ related to 2017/2225(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
The impact of EU cohesion policy on Northern Ireland (debate) HR
Amendments (7)
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that the special EU programmes for Northern Ireland, includingespecially the Northern Ireland Peace Programme, are of key importance for the continuing peace process, as they foster inter-community and cross-border contacts; notes that cross-community and cross- border social hubs and shared services are particularly important in this regard;
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Sees that cross-community trust- building measures and measures for a peaceful coexistence, such as shared spaces and support networks, have played a key role in the peace process, as shared spaces allow the two communities in Northern Ireland to come together for joint activities, thereby helping to heal the divide;
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is if the opinion, nevertheless, that more couldmust be done to increase general awareness of the impact of EU funding in Northern Ireland, in particular by informing the general public about the impact of EU-funded projects for the peace process and the general economic development of the region;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes it desirablethat it should be considered that, even post- 2020, Northern Ireland should be able to continue to participate in the EU’s general cohesion funds if possible, as that would benefit economic and social development, particularly in disadvantaged and rural areas; joint co- financing from the EU and the UK should be considered if necessary;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that, post-2020, EU- supported territorial cooperation programmes, especially cross-border and inter- community schemes should be continued; stresses that the continuance of the special EU cohesion programmes for Northern Ireland, namely the Northern Ireland Peace Programme and the Interreg programmes, are particularly important for the stability of the region; fears that an end to these programmes would endanger cross-border and inter-community trust- building activities and, as a consequence, the peace process;
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission to promote the Northern Irish experience with cohesion funding, especially with the PEACE Programme, as an example of how the EU wants to address inter- community conflicts;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. believes that the good practices of the PEACE Programme should be taken as the EU model for overcoming mistrust between conflicting communities and achieving lasting peace in other parts of Europe, especially in the Western Balkans;