Activities of Davor ŠKRLEC related to 2017/2040(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Implementation of EU macro-regional strategies (debate) HR
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the implementation of EU macro-regional strategies PDF (356 KB) DOC (80 KB)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the implementation of EU macro-regional strategies
Amendments (22)
Amendment 3 #
1a. Welcomes the potential for macro- regional strategies to foster coordinated action, deepen dialogue between different actors and to improve effectiveness of Union financial instruments in the areas of environmental and biodiversity protection, climate mitigation and adaptation;
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas macro-regional strategies (MRS) are significant, as they are able to mobilise institutional actors, private sector and civil society towards EU policy goals;
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Urges all macro regional strategies to assess the potential benefits of collective action in reduction of greenhouse gas and pollutant emissions, biodiversity and environmental protection and ecosystem based climate change adaptation strategies;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Urges all macro regional strategies to implement circular economy with the aim to achieve higher levels of environmental protection, health protection and non-toxic material cycles;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Encourages all macro regional strategies to apply green public procurement in order to boost eco- innovation, development of new business models and use of secondary raw material;
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. The relevance of the MRS has been underlined by the globalisation process, which has rendered individual countries interdependent and necessitates solutions to the cross-border problems involved with special regard to climate change effects;
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is of the opinion that multi-level governance should be embedded in all macro-regional strategy from its inception; encourages the Member States and regions involved to develop appropriate governance structures and working arrangement to facilitate cooperation including joint planning, alignment of funding opportunities and bottom-up approach;
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Encourages improved coordination and better partnerships between the different actors and policies at national and, regional and local level in order to facilitate the implementation of the MRS;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Specially stresses the importance of aligning the MRS objectives with the Paris Agreement in order to strengthen the ability of the Member States to adapt with the climate change impacts;
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses the importance of aligning the MRS with the Europe 2020 strategy objectives, Energy Union priorities, Circular Economy Package and other EU level flagship initiatives;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Highlights the experience of the Baltic Sea region which shows that long- term strategic thinking must remain the basis for macro-regional cooperation;
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Stresses the utmost importance of nature and biodiversity preservation of the Danube River, with special attention to the protected areas endangered by increasing number of unsustainable connectivity projects
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Points out that the climate change had a serious effect on the region, thus cooperation in the field of renewable energy sector and environment protection needs to be strengthened with the EUSAIR providing a solid platform;
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Highlights the issue of marine litter in the Adriatic and Ionian Sea as an obstacle for achieving the blue growth and developing sustainable and green tourism sectors in the region that can play a crucial role in creating jobs and boosting the local economy;
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 c (new)
Paragraph 16 c (new)
16c. Recommends close cooperation and coordination of the inland, the coastal area and the islands to achieve synergies between clean energy projects and healthy food production
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Points out that MRS bear fruit if they are rooted in a long-term political perspective and organised in such a way that all stakeholders including public institutions, academia, private sector and civil society, are effectively represented from the outset;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Encourages Member States to strongly embed the MRS objectives in their operational programmes; encourages stronger cross-border cooperation to attain accumulation of projects through smart synergies, thus better contributing to achieving the Strategy's goals and attracting private investments;
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22b. Believes that the simplification of the funds and structures behind the macro-regional strategies would increase their effectiveness;
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Proposes that the participating countries make clear commitments in terms of funding from the outset; encourages all macro regional strategies to apply green public procurement in order to boost eco- innovation, development of new business models and use of secondary raw material;
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Points out the importance that beside the local, regional and national authority representatives, the MRS governing boards should also include private sector and civil society representatives in order to improve their effectiveness, while assuring gender balance;
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Urges all macro regional strategies to implement circular economy with the aim to achieve highest levels of environmental protection, health protection and non-toxic material cycles.
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 b (new)
Paragraph 27 b (new)
27b. Calls for a greater climate related spending with respect to the Paris Agreement objectives and reiterates commitment of the EU to the implementation of the SDGs