27 Amendments of Jonás FERNÁNDEZ related to 2016/2306(INI)
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the European Union’s economy is recovering and growing at a moderate pacegrowing slowly;
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas this recovery in the labour markets, and growth, is uneven among the Member States, benefitting those that have implemented structural reforms;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas growth has to an important degree relied upon unconventional and, in the long term, unsustainable monetary policies; whereas this supports the call for a threfive-pronged policy approach of growth-friendly investment, a full and consistent implementation of the Stabiprivate and public investment conducive to growth and reindustrialisation, an accommodative fiscal politcy and Growth pact across Member States, and a particular focus on structural reformscapable of balancing the budget in the long term, a particular focus on socially-balanced structural reforms deepening the internal market and boosting international trade;
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas some Member States still carry a very high sovereignmaintain high levels of public debt;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the EU’s insufficient level of global competitiveness and productivity calls for socially-balanced structural reforms in the Member States in order to bring about sustained growth;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. WelcomNotes the Commission’s Annual Growth Survey 2017 reaffirming the strategy of a virtuous triangle of investment, socially-balanced structural reforms and responsistable public finances; agrees that faster progress on the adoption of reforms, in line with the country-specific recommendations, is needed to deliver on growth and high-quality jobs;
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that growth in 2016 is continuing at a positive moderate pace, surpassing the pre-crisis level; believes, however, that there is no time for complacency, and that this moderate recovery requires relentless effortnecessitates further measures if it is to achieve greater resilience;
Amendment 184 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses the role played by the European Investment Bank and the European Fund for Strategic Investments in promoting public and private investment;
Amendment 206 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that a step-by-step completion of the Banking Union shall aim at increasing resilience in the banking sector and contributing to financial stabilitythe swift achievement of the Banking Union, by establishing the European Deposit Insurance Scheme, will be a decisive step towards ensuring financial stability, a fundamental public good;
Amendment 230 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Emphasises that reliableall investment requires a regulatory environment that allows for a return on investment; considers that predictable rules, a level playing field and reduced compliance costs are crucial factors for attracting investment;
Amendment 256 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2
Subheading 2
Structural reforms and well-being in society
Amendment 268 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Agrees that socially balanced structural reforms in product, services and labour markets remain a priority in the Member States;
Amendment 288 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Considers that well-functioning, flexible labour marketsstable labour markets capable of adapting to change have proven to be quicker to recover from the economic downturn;
Amendment 305 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Is concerned about the effects of demographic developments on public finances, conditioned by, inter alia, low birth rates, and ageing societies and the influx of refugees; points in particular to the impact of ageing populations on pension and healthcare systems in the EU; notes that, owing to different demographic structures, the effects of these developments will vary across Member States, but warns that the already foreseeable funding costs will have a significant impact on public deficits; highlights the fact that current consolidation paths will not be sufficient to ensure compliance with EU fiscal rules if pension systems are not reformed or current reforms are reversed or not implemented; considers immigration to be a positive factor for sustaining pension systems in the long term;
Amendment 333 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses the importance of wage developments in line with productivity, the cost of living and social justice;
Amendment 347 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Agrees that high taxation is a hindrance to investments and jobs; cCalls for reforms in taxation with a view to tacklensuring the high tax burden on labour in Europeat the labour factor is not penalised;
Amendment 351 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Points out that reforms and economic growth are necessary in order to generate quality jobs and social well- being; takes the view that the European Semester needs to be accompanied by a European Pillar of Social Rights;
Amendment 356 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Takes the view that more attention should be paid to social indicators and well-being objectives in the context of the European Semester and the Annual Growth Survey;
Amendment 360 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3
Subheading 3
Fiscal responsistability and structure of public finances
Amendment 366 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Underlines the factRecalls that all the Member States are obliged tomust comply with the Stability and Growth Pact; points, in this regard, also to the importance of the Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance (TSCG), and urges the Commission to submit a report on the implementation of the TSCG in the Member States, in the context of flexibility;
Amendment 388 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 405 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
Amendment 421 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Welcomes the reduction in average public deficits, but agrees that the aggregate picturesosition hides significant disparities across the Member States;
Amendment 433 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Takes note of the Commission’s communication on a fiscal stance; questions the usefulnesswelcomes the calculation of anthe aggregate target, given the lack of significant spill- over effects of domestic demand between Member States; recalls that the Member States must comply with the Stability and Growth Pact, regardless of aggregatfiscal position, which represents a significant step forwards in the integrated analysis of the eurozone recommendationsnomy;
Amendment 461 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. WelcomNotes the ongoing review of public spending, and encourages the Member States critically to assess the quality of their budgets; points out that such a review cannot replace urgent fiscal consolidation needs;
Amendment 470 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Considers it necessary to step up the fight against tax evasion and avoidance in order to boost budget resources and guarantee social justice;
Amendment 487 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Believes that better implementation of country-specific recommendations requires clearly articulated priorities at European level and genuine public debate at national level, leading to greater ownership, including dialogue with social partners and non-profit organisations;