5 Amendments of Alfred SANT related to 2022/0212(BUD)
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. RWhile taking into consideration the arising needs that many Member States are facing, regrets the Council’s position on the DB, which cuts EUR 1,64 billion in commitment appropriations and EUR 530 million in payment appropriations for the MFF headings compared to the Commission’s proposal; considers that the cuts proposed by the Council are not driven by an objective assessment of either implementation trends or absorption capacities and run counter to core shared policy priorities; considers that the Council should not target programmes that benefit from the adjustment provided for in Article 5 of the MFF regulation for “rebalancing and stabilisation”, since that would contradict the objective of that MFF provision, which was to strengthen specific political priorities; recalls in particular that Article 5 of the MFF regulation does not provide “top ups”, as suggested by the Council; concludes that the Council’s position is far from Parliament’s expectations; decides therefore, as a general rule, to restore appropriations on lines cut by the Council to the level of the DB, for both operational and administrative expenditure, and to take the DB as the starting point for Parliament’s position;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Underlines the pivotal role of cohesion policy as an essential Union investment policy and convergence instrument especially in the context of growing socioeconomic disparities between and within regions of the EU; anticipates that, after a delayed start to the programming process in the first two years of the 2021-2027 MFF, implementation will gather pace in 2022; calls on the Member States to accelerate the process of programming in order to allow 2023 to be the start of the implementation of the cohesion funds, that will help boost our economy; help the public and private sectors, SMEs, and citizens during these difficult times;
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Underlines the importance of enhancing European cooperation in defence matters taking into account the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine and the highly unstable international environment while fully respecting the stance of neutrality adopted by certain Member States of the Union as established in their constitutions; considers that such cooperation not only makes Europe and its citizens safer but also leads to greater efficiency and potential savings; calls in that connection for increased funding for the capability development strand of the European Defence Fund in order to foster an innovative and competitive defence industrial base that will contribute to the strategic autonomy of the Union;
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
Paragraph 42
42. Notes with deep concern that the Russian aggression against Ukraine and its worldwide effects have dramatically increased humanitarian assistance needs, which were already under pressure because of funding gaps and the multiplication of crises in the world including ongoing conflicts on the EU’s southern neighbourhood; asks to significantly increase humanitarian aid to address the unprecedented gap between needs and available resources; deplores the fact that Heading 6 has no margin and is therefore not fit for the current situation; regrets that the DB is not able to at least sustain the current level of response while humanitarian needs and emergencies are steeply increasing around the globe, notably worsening food insecurity on account of the impact of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, increasingly severe climate-induced disasters and newly emerging conflicts; recalls that, even with the increases proposed by Parliament, there would be insufficient resources to address the humanitarian aid needs in 2023;