7 Amendments of Daniel BUDA related to 2019/2211(INI)
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Acknowledges that Europe’s economy is showing signs of less dynamic growth; highlights that more must be done to support Member States which are experiencing slower growth and high unemployment, particularly where young people are concernedand those having to cope with wholesale depopulation, particularly where young people are concerned; points out that a shortage of labour in less-developed regions threatens to undermine the effective implementation of cohesion policy;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that the European Semester must consistently contribute to theincreasing competitiveness and elimination ofng social, economic and territorial inequalities and disparities between EU regions;
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that the European Semester should further economic and social convergence between regions and Member States by adjusting trade imbalances, reducing the excessive surplus and giving effect to existing sanctionsputting compensatory measures into effect; highlights the fact that the European goal of more inclusive growth means greater investment in infrastructure, education and training, health, and research and innovation; stresses that increases in productivity should lead to increased pay;a favourable climate for entrepreneurship, increased pay and attractive jobs.
Amendment 58 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Reiterates the crucial role of cohesion policy, as the main investment policy in Europe, in the recovery process and recommends that the Member States act on the specific recommendations made by the Commission as part of the European Semester; underlines the need to increase the budget for cohesion policy for the 2021-2027 period, in order to maintain its European added value, thus contributing to economic growth, social inclusion, innovation and environmental protection;
Amendment 73 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the inclusion of the Sustainable Development Goals in the European Semester, and recommends that a balanced and stepwise approach be adopted with the aim of putting people, their health and the planet at the centre of economic policy; notes that, in this respect, special attention must be paid to the labour market, by safeguarding existing jobs and creating new ones; stresses that the New Green Deal must not hamper investment in basic infrastructure in regions where this is lacking;
Amendment 93 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that the best response to citizens’ concerns is to support an increase in real earnings, seek greater investment in quality job, properly-paid jobs reflecting the developing fields of the future and new technological trends, boost domestic demand and ensure a fairer distribution of the wealth generated; considers that the Stability and Growth Pact should be more flexible so as to take into account cyclical conditions, structural reforms and government investment;
Amendment 108 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Believes that the relationship between cohesion policy and economic governance processes under the European Semester should be balanced, reciprocal and focused on positive incentives; supports further recognition of the territorial dimension and expertise capacities at local and regional level, which would be beneficial for the European Semester.