6 Amendments of Susanne MELIOR related to 2018/2037(INI)
Amendment 347 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q a (new)
Recital Q a (new)
Qa. whereas the EU is currently working on a protein strategy to promote self-sufficiency in protein crops;
Amendment 455 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the efforts of the Commission to establish programme design, implementation and control of an output-based approach in order to foster performance rather than compliance, while ensuring adequate monitoring via clearly defined, solid and measurable indicators at EU level, including an appropriate system of quality control and penaltiesanctions;
Amendment 604 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Believes that more targeted support for family farms is necessary and can be achieved by introducing a compulsory higher support rate for small farms; considers, moreover, that support for larger farms should be digressive, reflecting economies of scale, with the possibility for capping to be decided by the Member Statesis necessary for diverse agricultural systems, whether family-run, tenanted or owner operated, to strengthen regional economies through productive agriculture without negative environmental impact and this can be achieved by introducing a compulsory higher support rate for active farmers on sustainably productive farms which have the capacity to retain people in rural territories through employment; considers, moreover, that Member States should have the possibility for capping with flexibility criteria to take into account employment levels generated by the farm or the co-operative it belongs to;
Amendment 654 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Underlines the necessity of identifying the key elements of a transparent and objective system of penaltiesanctions and incentives for determining farmers’ eligibility for public funding, which should consist of voluntary and mandatory measures;
Amendment 788 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Believes that, provided that a level playing field in the single market can be guaranteed, voluntary coupled support (VCS) payments should be maintained, as a tool to counteract specific difficulties, particularly those arising from the structural competitive disadvantage of less- favoured and mountainous regions, as well as those which are more temporary in nature and arise from a shift away from the old entitlement scheme, for example;
Amendment 837 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recalls that generational renewal is a challenge faced by famers in many Member States and that each national strategy must therefore address this issue through a comprehensive approach, including top-ups in Pillar I and targeted measures in Pillar II, as well as by means of new financial instruments and national measures, in order to incentivise famers to pass on their farming operations and continue to safeguard local economic activity;