4 Amendments of Daniel BUDA related to 2017/2114(INI)
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is aware of the fact that cohesion policy funding, which represents EUR 454 billion at current prices for the 2014-2020 period (32.5 % of the EU budget), is aimed mainly at reducing regional disparities, promoting investment, employment and growthmaking the economy more competitive, and is one of the most important and comprehensive policies for strengthening economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls the need to close the gap between the EU and its citizens; calls for the EU institutions and all stakeholders to step up their efforts to better communicate the tangible results and added value of this common, solidarity-based EU policy; stresses that responsibility for enhancing the visibility of EU investments lies principally with local stakeholders; insists that cohesion policy has an important economic and social impact, as well as constituting an important contribution to European integration;
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is convinced that the urban dimension of cohesion policy can play an important role in supporting growth, jobs and innovation, not only in major urban areas, but also in all regions with special geographical characteristics; stresses the high level of expertise in urban areas and their ability to administer the use of EU funding;
Amendment 54 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that boosting growth and employment requires strengthening support for research and innovation projects, especially new initiatives involving talented young people and start-ups, as well as simplifying access to, and the conditions for obtaining, the necessary resources; recognises the importance of promoting technological start-ups and ecosystems that bring together entrepreneurs, investors, specialists and advisers in a bid to step up innovative projects;