Activities of Angel DZHAMBAZKI related to 2016/2064(INI)
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Amendments (5)
Amendment 2 #
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1. Notes with disappointment that onthat approximately 4 % of EFSI funding – both under the Infrastructure and Innovation and SME Windows – has been allocated to the thematic objective set out in Article 9(2)(g) of the EFSI Regulation and that only a fraction of that 4 % has reached the culture and education sectors;
Amendment 7 #
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2. Highlights the interest among cultural and creative sector (CCS) stakeholders in EFSI funding as well as the potential of the SME Window for the sector; regrets, however, the lack of awareness of EFSI and its funding options; insists that communication efforts be scaled up, tailored to the needs of the CCS and rolled out locally in Member States, includingpredominantly through the Creative Europe Desks;
Amendment 13 #
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3. Believes that the CCS also requires targeted advice to understand the financing options and procedures under EFSI, and that financial intermediaries need support to better understand the CCS and its needs; welcomes, in this regard, the EFSI 2.0 proposal to boost the role of the European Investment and Advisory Hub and enhance its national, regional and local presence; insists that the Hub be adequately resourced so as to provide tailored support to the education and cultural sectors throughout the process;
Amendment 18 #
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4. Notes that, since schools and universities in most Member States are legally prohibited from borrowing money, EFSI is largely unsuitable for the sector, but it should remain operational for training programmes where possible; regrets that, despite funding being diverted from Horizon2020, EFSI support for research and innovation has not adequately benefited public universities; insists, therefore, that funding be restored to Horizon2020;
Amendment 21 #
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5. Calls for greater synergies between EFSI and other EU funds, notably the ESI Funds, Horizon2020 and the Creative Europe Guarantee Facility; urges the Commission to frontload the Creative Europe Guarantee Facility through EFSI for the benefit of SMEs; underscores that the Hub can play a role in providing information on combining EU funds and advice and training should be provided accordingly.