12 Amendments of Daniel BUDA related to 2018/0166R(APP)
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that the common agricultural policy (CAP) plays a crucial role in delivering key EU objectives such as food security and preservation of landscapes and the natural environment; points out that the rules with which farmers must comply governing food, health and environmental protection have increased, while the relative share of agriculture in the EU budget keeps declining;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that the common agricultural policy (CAP) plays a crucial role in delivering key EU objectives such as food security while highlighting the importance of agriculture in a circular economy; points out that the rules with which farmers must comply governing food, health and environmental protection have increased, while the relative share of agriculture in the EU budget keeps declining;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates its call for the CAP budget to be maintained in the 2021-2027 MFF at least at the level of the 2014-2020 budget for the EU-27 in real terms, given the fundamental role of this policy; reaffirms its firm view that agriculture must not suffer any financial disadvantage as a result of political decisions such as the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU or the funding of new European policies;
Amendment 43 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Disagrees withOpposes the Commission’s proposal for the next MFF, which would entail substantial cuts to the CAP; highlights the fact that the extent of the cuts varies according to the parameters used for the comparison; disagrees with the Commission’s approach of providing two calculation methods for the MFF (current vs constant);
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that lower EU co-financing rates might result in difficulties for beneficiaries in the regions to access EU funding, as well as for the public budgets of those Member States bound by the Stability and Growth Pact;
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the importance of direct payments as well as second-pillar funds for farmers; deplores in particular the severe cuts envisaged for the second pillar of the CAP, which makes a significant contribution to investment and employment in rural areas; recalls, that the main objective of this European Commission is to maintain and create jobs in the EU; therefore, does not understand why the Commission plans serious cuts in the EU budget for rural development; stresses that it cannot be taken for granted that national co-funding will fill the budget gap;
Amendment 55 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Stresses that decommitment rules should reflect the complexity of long- term investment programmes and should not result in additional burdens, so as to ensure effective budgetary implementation in line with single market objectives and the reduction of disparities;
Amendment 59 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Believes that the new provisions on thematic concentration should be more aligned to local and regional needs in the Member States, promoting genuine internal economic, social and territorial cohesion.
Amendment 62 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. Indicates that the provisions should ensure an appropriate balance between national funding levels or as an alternative option for extending the scope of the fund where appropriate;
Amendment 68 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Considers that, following the Paris Agreement, climate-related spending should be significantly increased compared to the current MFF and should reach 30 % as soon as possible and, at the latest, by 2027.
Amendment 87 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that an indirect boost to income can also be achieved through a real reduction in red tape for farmers in the CAP and the identification of new outlet markets;
Amendment 124 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Notes that epidemics and adverse weather conditions have seriously affected livestock and arable farming in most Member States and calls for increased financial support to cover farmers' losses.