Activities of Johan VAN OVERTVELDT related to 2022/2006(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the European Semester for economic policy coordination: annual sustainable growth survey 2022
Amendments (14)
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns led to an increase in social, territorial, and economic and gender- based inequalities;
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas unprecedented levels of public debt may represent a drag on the recovery, pose greater risk of a fiscal crisis and lead to large tax hikes;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
Fb. whereas the fiscal consolidation with the clear intention of lowering the deficit and public debt must remain a priority of the Member States;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F c (new)
Recital F c (new)
Fc whereas full and unambiguous enforcement of the fiscal rules by the Commission is necessary for their successful implementation by the Member States;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F d (new)
Recital F d (new)
Fd. whereas the EU's low productivity and global competitiveness require urgent structural, growth enhancing reforms, well targeted investments in future proof infrastructure and the return to fiscal discipline;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the European economy is recovering faster than expected from the devastating impact of the global pandemicCOVID- 19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns; underlines the crucial importance that timely policy interventions have played and will continue to play in mitigating the impact of the pandemic on the European economy;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is concernedremains vigilant about emerging new variants, and localised pandemic lockdowns,; is deeply concerned about increased energy prices, inflationary pressure, supply-side disruptions and emerging labour shortages; notes that these risks could hamper economic growth prospects in the coming months and delay the transition to a more sustainable and future-proof economy;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Is concerned about the current public debt levels in the Member States and the macro-economic risks these debt levels entail; points out that these debt levels can only be sustained by sufficient economic growth and fiscal discipline;
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. BelievePoints out that the current fiscal framework has proven to provide flexibility in times of crisis; believes nonetheless that thea review of the EU’s economic governance framework is necessary; agrees withcould be beneficial, in order to improve the enforcement of the rules as well as lowering the public debt levels in the Member States; takes note of the position of the European Fiscal Board on the importance of having a clear pathway towards a reviewed fiscal framework, preferably prior to the deactivation of the general escape clause;
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers that it is crucial to coordinate national reform anhat Member States implement structural reforms, pursue targeted investment efforts and the exchange of best practices in order to increase the convergence and resilience of our economies, promote sustainable and inclusive growth, and improve institutional frameworks;
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Remains concerned about the low productivity growth in the EU;
Amendment 177 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Recalls that growth-friendly structural reforms do not require fiscal space, but rather political, legislative and administrative efforts aimed at strengthening efficiency of the public sector, market forces and private sector initiatives;
Amendment 218 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes that many Member States are having to contend with old and new structural challenges that are hindering their growth potential; highlights, therefore, that tackling structural challenges is crucial for a sustainable recovery and continued growth; takes the view that implementing growth enhancing reforms to address old and new structural vulnerabilities is key not only to improving the ability to withstand and cope with existing challenges, but also to accomplishing the twin transitions in a sustainable, fair and inclusive manner and to reducing social inequalities; points to the lack of national ownership as one of the main weaknesses in enacting reforms aimed at addressing structural deficiencies;
Amendment 246 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Asks for the necessary respect for the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality; stresses that in line with the Treaties, Member States must continue to have sufficient flexibility in implementing an appropriate social policy and remain sovereign over their tax policy;