18 Amendments of Ramón Luis VALCÁRCEL SISO related to 2014/2246(INI)
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the goals of cohesion policy have unquestionably evolved over the time to support investment in the main EU priorities, demonstrating their adaptability and effectiveness; whereas the European Fund for Strategic Investments brings new elements to the overall EU strategy aimed at creating growth and jobs;
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the mid-term review of the Europe 2020 strategy affords an opportunity to improve existing interactions and links between various EU policies; whereas this stage is essential for shaping future cohesion policyshould take account of the devastating, and extremely uneven, effects the economic and financial crisis of the past few years has had on the whole of the European Union's countries and regions; whereas this has resulted in a huge loss in Europe's wealth, undermined its future growth potential and shifted it away from the objectives being pursued;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas this review is essential as there is no doubt it will influence the shape of future cohesion policy, affording an opportunity moreover to improve existing interactions and links between various EU policies;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that the Europe 2020 strategy is an overarching, long-term ‘growth and jobs’ strategy of the European Union, built around five ambitious objectives: employment, innovation, climate change and energy sustainability, education, and fighting poverty and social exclusion; recalls similarly that reducing economic, social and territorial disparities between the regions and countries of the European Union is still the goal of EU cohesion policy and that the economic and financial crisis has caused these disparities to grow;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that the different measures introduced by the EU to overcome the economic and financial crisis included an economic governance system (the European Semester) was put in place in 2010 to improvide for the coordination of action at the EU and national levels and to support the delivery of the strategy; stresses that cohesion policy for 2007- 2013, aligned with the predecessor Lisbon Strategy and having similar core objectives, was already in the implementation phase when the Europe 2020 strategy was launched, and that reprogramming in accordance with the new strategy objectives would therefore have been both difficult and counterproductive; points out, nevertheless, that cohesion policy, through ‘Lisbon earmarking’, substantially supported the implementation of the strategy, as shown by the sixth cohesion report and by several Commission communications and studiesEU Member States' policies and better align the goals of national budgetary policies on growth and jobs with those set at EU level, thereby supporting delivery of the strategy;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that the Lisbon Strategy, the predecessor to the current Europe strategy 2020, was already central to cohesion policy for 2007-2013; points out that the two strategies have similar core objectives and is of the opinion that reprogramming this policy for the 2014-2020 period in accordance with the new strategy objectives would therefore have been both difficult and counterproductive; points out, nevertheless, that cohesion policy, through ‘Lisbon earmarking’, substantially supported the implementation of the strategy, as shown by the sixth cohesion report and by several Commission communications and studies;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission, in the context of the ex-post evaluations for the 2007- 2013 programming period, to provide information on the concrete contribution made to the Europe 2020 objectives by cohesion policy, bearing in mind the upheavals EU economies, especially those on its outskirts, have suffered, which has significantly hindered and delayed achievement of the milestones pursued;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that cohesion policy for 2014-2020, facilitates the strategy and investment framework that are needed if the goals set for growth are to be met, becoming the key EU instrument for investment in the real economy, isbeing fully aligned with the Europe 2020 objectives; stresses in this context that, through thematic concentration, the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESI Funds) are oriented towards 11 thematic objectives derived straight from the Europe 2020 objectives, and that preconditions linked directly to these thematic objectives have been established in order to ensure that investments are made in such a way as to maximise their effectiveness;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points also to the closer relationship with the broader economic governance process through measuresand emphasises that each Member States has been required to set its own national goals in these priority areas, linking the effectiveness of the ESI Funds to sound economic governance, and through; stresses furthermore the provision of support to Member States experiencing temporary budgetary difficulties;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that although thewith concern the delays in implementation ofing cohesion policy during the current programming period is at a very early stage,and highlights the fact that although around 80 % of the programming process has been finalised, which already allowsit is still at a very early stage, which makes it difficult for assessments to be made as regards directing policy resources to priorities that contribute to growth and jobs; notes, in this context, that according to the first evaluation released by the Commission, the amounts allocated to R&I, support for SMEs, ICT, the low- carbon economy, employment, social inclusion, education and capacity-building have increased as compared with the previous programming period, while the level of support for transport and environmental infrastructure has decreased;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to develop, for both the ERDF and the EAFRD and for the Urban Strategies, evaluation methods and indicators measuring goals for growth and jobs, so there is greater consistency with the priority objectives of the Europe 2020 strategy.
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that the publication of the Commission’s proposal on the review of the Europe 2020 strategy is due before the end of 2015, and stresses that this will once again take place at a rather ‘inopportune moment’ in the cohesion policy cycle, when the implementation process will be well under waystarting; stresses, moreover, that early reprogramming would be completely counterproductive for the long-term strategic planning of cohesion policy;
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Given that the Cohesion Policy Regulations introduce new instruments for multi-level governance, public-private partnerships, and to encourage programmes or strategies promoted by society, calls on the Commission and the Member States to facilitate the development and introduction of these instruments at regional and local level;
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Reiterates its calls to enhance the responsibility and ownership dimensions of the strategy by involving local and regional authorities and other civil society stakeholders and interested parties; suggests in this regard that a code of conduct be adopted, similar to the code of conduct on partnership included in the Regulation on cohesion policy 2014-2020, which involves all parties involved in Europe 2020; insists on the crucial importance of a strengthened governance structure based on multi-level governance, an effective mixed top-down / bottom-up approach and the partnership model of cohesion policy, with a view to ensuring effective capacity to deliver on the objectives;
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to provide information about the role of territorial aspects as factors of economic growth, and demands that the review of the Europe 2020 strategy address territorial impacts and provide guidance on how to address them, thereby providing authorities which have to manage the fund and society itself with formulas for inter-territorial cooperation and clear strategies for all- round territorial development that are easy to implement;
Amendment 165 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Asks the Commission to take into consideration the special characteristics and constraints of the EU’s outermost regions, as highlighted in Article 349 TFEU, and of the island regions in accordance with Article 174 TFEU, when reviewing the Europe 2020 goals and objectives;
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Considers that the review of the Europe 2020 strategy, which will probably precede the launch of the proposal for the mid-term review/revision of the multiannual financial framework (MFF) for 2014-2020, will already give an indication of trends for future cohesion policy post-2020, as well as for other MFF instrumentsvide the basis for future cohesion policy post-2020; stresses, in this context, the importance of effectively addressing all the concerns raised above, while ensuring the continuity of the strategic approach; recalls, also, the added value of an EU- wide cohesion policy, both in terms of growth and jobs objectives and with a view to ensuring balanced, harmonious development across the EU;
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
(20a) Stresses that simplification of the rules governing cohesion policy continues to be necessary to ensure its success and constructive contribution to smart, sustainable and inclusive growth; reminds the Commission of its duty to help the Member States and, in particular, managing authorities to make full use of the possibilities offered by the new Cohesion Policy Regulations, such as simplified costs, new procedures for major projects or processing of income generating projects;