Activities of Georgi PIRINSKI related to 2017/0334(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2017/825 to increase the financial envelope of the Structural Reform Support Programme and adapt its general objective
Amendments (8)
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Strengthening economic and social cohesion by reinforcing structural reforms is crucial for successful participation in the Economic and Monetary Union and for achieving the European Pillar of Social Rights’ goals and principles. That is particularly important for Member States whose currency is not the euro, in their preparation to join the euro area.
Amendment 26 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) It is also necessary to indicate that actions and activities of the Programme may support reforms that may help Member States that wish to adopt the euro to prepare for participation in the euro area in such a way that should allow them to improve the social indicators under the European Semester.
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) In order to ensure smooth reporting of implementation of the Programme to the European Parliament and the Council, the period in which the Commission is to provide annual monitoring reports should be specified.
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2017/825
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme is set at EUR 222 800 000 in current prices.; , of which EUR 80 000 000 shall be provided from the Flexibility Instrument under the Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/20131a; _________________ 1a Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013 of 2 December 2013 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 884).
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) 2017/825
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
The general objective of the Programme shall be to contribute to institutional, administrative and growth-sustaining structural reforms in the Member States by providing support to national authorities for measures aimed at reforming and strengthening institutions, governance, public administration, and economic and social sectors in response to economic and social challenges, with a view to enhancing cohesion, competitiveness, productivity, sustainable growth, job creation, and investment, which will also prepare for participation in the euro area, in particular in the context of economic governance processes and the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights, including through assistance for the efficient, effective and transparent use of the Union funds.;
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2017/825
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
(3a) Article 16, paragraph 2, is amended as follows: “2. From 2018 until and including 2021 the Commission shall provide the European Parliament and the Council with an annual monitoring report on the implementation of the Programme. That report shall include information on:”
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2017/825
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme is set at EUR 222 800 000 in current prices, of which EUR 80 000 000 shall be provided from the Flexibility Instrument under Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013*.; __________________ * Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013 of 2 December 2013 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 884).;
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2017/825
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2