13 Amendments of Alfred SANT related to 2019/2110(INI)
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the vast discrepancies within the predicted growth will continue to fuel regional and social stratification within the EU;
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the drop in unemployment rates keeps on being sustained by a surge in low quality jobs based on poor working conditions, including short fixed term contracts, that leave a mass of the European population at risk of poverty;
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is therefore concerned about the low growth potentials compared to other regions in the world in recent decades and believes that a stronger policy focus needs to be provided towards strengthening the innovative element of European industry as well as the purchasing power of consumers in the internal market;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recognises that the average level of debt-to-GDP is projected to decline; also notes, however, that the average level still remains significantly above the level required by the Stability and Growth Pact; points out the possibility of rising debt service costs; underlines, therefore, the importance of bringing down overall debt levels, in line with EU fiscal rules; outlines, however, that lowering debt levels in EU countries should not be considered as an end goal in itself; and therefore believes that the time has come for the overall targets of the SGP, drawn up under economic conditions that relate to the situation some forty years ago need to be critically evaluated in the light of experience and the more recent updates of academic scholarship in the economic field;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Notes, accordingly, with great concern that the average deficit levels appear to be increasing again and that in some Member States deficits above 3 % are projected; underlines that a significant part of the expected expansion originates in countries with high government debt-to-GDP ratios; requires that a more in-depth analysis, taking into consideration the repercussions of EMU, EU trade agreements, and the emergency of irregular migration, should be undertaken in order to get a better picture of the cause behind the recurrent increase of debt in these countries, and how this can be tackled effectively;
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. RegretNotes that the aggregate fiscal stance appears to be mildly expansionary in 2019, while emphasising that the European Fiscal Board considers a neutral stance as more appropriate; believes that in the current situation, a mildly expansionary fiscal stance is appropriate and may indeed prove to be too prudent;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines that the fiscal stances at national and euro area level must balance the long-term sustainability of public finances, economic growth and social cohesion in full compliance with the Stability and Growth Pact, respecting its provisions made for flexibility, with short- term macroeconomic stabilisation;
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines that reforms which increase competition in product markets, promote resource efficiency and, improve the business environment, strengthen purchase power in the internal market, provide for better educational facilities not least in the digital area, as well as quality of institutions, including an effective justice system, and quality and efficiency of tax collection, are essential for achieving greater economic resilience for the euro area and Member States; emphasises in this context the importance of the single market and the need for its further deepening;
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Supports shifting the tax burden away from labour and strengthening education and training systems and investment in skills; stresses the effectivenessimpact of flexible labour market policies, especially in the context of the traditional European agreement for a social market economy on which Europe has thrived for decades;
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on Member States to support and implement EU actions to combat Aggressive Tax Planningencourage tax transparency and coordination among Member States; notes that one size fits all arrangements in the tax field serve to heighten the advantages of regions and states which benefit from a superior geographical situation or which have superior endowments so that tax competition is necessary to enable EU Member States from the periphery or with limited endowments to stay in the competitive race;
Amendment 182 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Agrees that the economic upswing needs to be supported by public and private investment, particularly in research innovation, ands well as cleaner energy and transport infrastructure; notes that there is still an investment gap in the euro area; welcomes the fact that in some Member States investments already exceed the pre- crisis level, and regrets that in others investment is still lagging behind or is not picking up at the necessary speed;
Amendment 230 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that more than two thirds of the CSRs issued until 2018 have been implemented with at least some progress; regrets, however, that there is evidence of backtracking on elements of major reforms adopted in the past, and is concerned about Member States’ commitment to the CSRs, given that progress on the current recommendations is worse than in previous years;
Amendment 247 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. WelcomNotes the particular progress that has been achieved on recommendations concerning financial services, legislation governing labour relations and employment protection;