Activities of Michela GIUFFRIDA related to 2017/2211(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Cohesion policy and the circular economy (debate) IT
Amendments (7)
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the transition to a stronger, more circular economy is a challenge for all European regions, but also represents key opportunities for those regions; whereas it helps to create a new business model for enhanced productivity and for the same patterns of consumption;
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas achieving the Paris Agreement targets implies a shift to a more circular economy and is a vital contribution for the development of an economic model that has not only profit as its goal, but also protection of the environment;
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the current legislative framework for cohesion policy does not mention the transition to a circular economy as an objective, and whereas sustainable development is a horizontal principle for the use of the ESI Funds, as defined in Article 8 as well as in the Common Strategic Framework (Annex I) of the Common Provisions Regulation, which will enable the link between existing instruments in support of circular economy projects to be strengthened;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that several regions have used their smart specialisation strategies to set priorities related to the circular economy and guide their investments in research and innovation through cohesion policy towards this objective, playing a fundamental role in supporting investments and infrastructure that meet the needs of SMEs;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses the need to change and adapt the current strategies and market models to accompany the regions in the transition towards this more sustainable form of economy, whilst at the same time boosting economic, industrial and environmental competitiveness;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Highlights the need to adapt this change to a regulatory review that simplifies regulatory supervision by promoting greater cooperation between all the stakeholders involved in circular economy processes;
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Encourages regional and local authorities to further invest in the education and training of specialist professionals, and in awareness raising about the benefits and advantages of all actions with the aim of implementing the circular economy through cohesion policy projects, thus increasing citizen participation and influencing consumer behaviour;