4 Amendments of Jude KIRTON-DARLING related to 2014/2040(BUD)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Is deeply concerned by the significant cuts in the Commission draft budget 2015 proposed by the Council notably in such key areas as innovation, research, infrastructures, SMEs and energy; notes that sums which had previously been agreed by Council in the MFF negotiations are now missing in the 2015 Budget and is concerned that such late changes to budget lines compromises the ability of EU programmes to adequately function; considers the proposed cuts to be potentially detrimental to the EU’s competitiveness and growth; is concerned by the fact that already now considerable sums are missing in the EU budget for payments and the proposed cuts will aggravate the situation even further; emphasises that all appropriate measures should be taken in order to meet the Union’s legal obligations and avoid delays in payments to the important stakeholders such as researchers, universities and entrepreneurs; calls therefore for full restoration of the Commission draft budget in areas strategically important for competitiveness, growth and creation of jobs;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that multiannual programmes such as Horizon 2020, COSME and CEF are crucial for achieving the goals of the Europe 2020 strategy and thus to securing a steady growth path for the EU; believes that proper functioning of the programmes is also essential for efficient absorption of funds from the whole MFF; remindspoints out that several of the crucial programmes are still in their starting phase and highlights the added value EU programmes can bring; underlines that the 2015 Budget should therefore provide for all necessary measures such as bringing forward investment by frontloading commitments to ensure that the programmes reach their full pace of operation without further delay;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that the implementation of the Europe 2020 strategy requires improved governance and closer coordination between the EU, the Member States and the regions and consultation with representatives of industry and research- based bodies; calls for the highest possible synergy between EU funds and industry- relevant and flexible financing instruments as well as between European and national expenditure;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses the importance of investing sufficiently in cleaner energy and renewable technologies to help combat climate change which will also help to create new sustainable businesses and high-quality GDP employment opportunities;