Activities of Daniele VIOTTI related to 2015/2353(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Preparation of the post-electoral revision of the MFF 2014-2020: Parliament's input ahead of the Commission's proposal (debate) IT
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on preparation of the post-electoral revision of the MFF 2014-2020: Parliament’s input ahead of the Commission’s proposal
Amendments (9)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that, in light of the unpreceden the arrival of migrants in Europe has been erroneously treated as an emergency, while it is instead migratory emergency,a structural phenomenon, which will be solved only by tackling its roots; underlines that the current ceilings of the MFF 2014-2020 – in particular heading 3 – have proven to be too tight; recalls that the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) is already virtually exhausted; recalls that the available MFF flexibility mechanisms have already been extensively used;
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. recalls that the available MFF flexibility mechanisms have been extensively used; asks that the most affected member States can fully benefit from them, in particular from the "exceptional circumstances clause" as included in the Stability and Growth Pack;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Deems substantial additional financial resources at EU level to be necessary to address humanitarian challenges, inside and outside the EU and to develop a new Common European Asylum System, foster integration and prevent discrimination, racism and xenophobiabased on effective solidarity between Member States;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Considers that the EU budget should support policies focused on integration rather than on security; asks for the full use of the existing security instruments and possibilities before new allocations are decided, in particular when it comes to the exchange of information between security and law enforcement agencies in the member States;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the Commission recently signed a Common Understanding with Member States on a three-billion-euro Facility for Refugees in Turkey; expresses concern about the establishment of financial instruments outside the EU budget as they threaten its unicity; stresses that these funds should provide direct support to refugees and host communities; calls on the Commission to establish a mechanism to monitor the use of these funds; asks the Commission to monitor, in cooperation with the UNHCR, on the respect of the fundamental rights of the migrants and, in particular, on the full application of the principle of non- refoulement in the implementation of the EU-Turkey agreement; remarks that Lebanon and Jordan proportionally welcome more Syrians than Turkey; believes that hosting communities and Syrian displaced in these countries also deserve help;
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Believes that there is no direct link between migration and terrorism in Europe; asks for new funding to fight against the radicalisation of young people within the EU; considers that this can be achieved by promoting integration and fighting against discrimination, racism and xenophobia; asks not to reduce the funds for projects aiming to the creation of an area of freedom, security and justice;
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Expects thmassive migratory emergencyflows to continue due to sustained political instability and conflict in many regions and the lack of legal means of access to the EU; considers that a genuine MFF revision is essential by the end of 2016 at the latest; requests an updated estimation of budgetary needs to respond to the challenges expected until the end of the MFF; calls for additionalthe greatest flexibility in the MFF.
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Recalls that, since the global economic and financial crisis, the EU has suffered from low and insufficient levels of investment; notes in particular that in 2014 total investment was 15 % below the 2007 level, which corresponds to an investment drop of EUR 430 billion; considers that weak investment slows economic recovery and has direct repercussions on growth, jobs and competitiveness;
Amendment 227 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35a. Conditionality to ensure fundamental right of the EU Insists that all countries should assume full share of responsibilities in the context of the refugee crisis and the Decision on the dedicated reallocation mechanism; calls on the Commission to introduce a financial bonus and malus mechanism as regards the Member States' fulfilment, or not, of their commitments under measures adopted by the EU; upholds that any financial contribution coming from sanctioning a Member state who does not respect these measures should flow back into the EU budget as an extra revenue;