Activities of Claudia ȚAPARDEL 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 (A8-0224/2016 - Jan Olbrycht, Isabelle Thomas) RO
Amendments (11)
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that total recovery of funds redeployed from the Connected Europe Facility (CEF) to the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) should be one of the key priorities for the mid-term revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework 2014-2020 (MFF); insists that decided priorities and designated financing are respected in future and no more reduction of CEF budget or other instruments for transport projects occur until 2020;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights that the EFSI makes a worthwhile contribution to the financing of TEN-T projects, provided that grants remain a vital and necessary funding source; underlines, in particular, that grants could be combined together with innovative financial instruments, public- private partnerships and the EFSI to facilitate the implementation of additional projects and catalyse private finance (blending), particularly large infrastructure projects which can contribute to the reduction of economic disparities among regions and catalyse private finance (blending); simultaneously, reiterates the need for a thorough assessment of risks attached to the different types of financing used;
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights that the EFSI makes a worthwhile contribution to the financing of TEN-T projects, provided that grants remain a vital and necessary funding source; underlines, in particular, that grants could be combined together with innovative financial instruments and the EFSI to facilitate the implementation of additional projects and catalyse private finance (blending); is concerned however that the extended use of financial instruments may lead to increase of public debt;
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Underlines also that adequate EU funding for transport infrastructure is a key requirement for territorial, economic and social cohesion and recognizes the importance of the Cohesion Fund for improvement of infrastructure and connectivity in Europe; insists therefore that adequate funding is provided for this Fund in the current programing period as well as post 2020;
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Urges the Commission and the Member States to improve the coordination of national transport strategies in order to facilitate Commission approval of large infrastructure projects; calls also for better coordination of all EU instruments related to transport in order to ensure that all core TEN-T projects are completed in time and potential savings are properly utilized for supporting mature projects waiting in the pipeline;
Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Points out that there is a need to develop and promote more environmentally friendly modes of transportation such as railways; calls therefore for enhanced support to initiatives such as Shift to Rail;
Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Urges the Commission to ensure proper coordination of the proposed projects under the Danube Strategy; recalls that the Danube river represents a key opportunity to connect European markets and reduce the pressure of road transport. As result, the strategy has the means to put Central and Eastern Europe in a competitive position as regards land and water transportation, as well as tourism and environmental conservation;
Amendment 58 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls for redistribution of the money not used by cohesion Member States under the CEF and encourages calls for proposals, including on the subject of cross-border connectionsits redirection towards cross-border connections in developing regions, especially in countries under the Cohesion Policy;
Amendment 63 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Supports the creation of a list of high-priority infrastructure projects in underdeveloped regions in Member States which are part of the Cohesion Policy;
Amendment 69 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Points out that tourism is a key potential growth area of the European economy and a driver of a substantial amount of employment; recognizes the importance of the human capital for development of tourism services and underlines the role that the European Social Fund may play in this field; considers that appropriate budgetary funds should be allocated to developing a genuine European tourism policy and enhance this sector's development.
Amendment 71 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Points out that tourism is a key potential growth area of the European economy and a driver of a substantial amount of employment; considers that appropriate budgetary funds should be allocated to developing a genuine European tourism policy, which would seek a better inclusion of developing regions and a better coordination among tourism and infrastructure projects.