11 Amendments of Lieve WIERINCK related to 2018/2033(INI)
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes note of the Commission’s 2018 country-specific recommendations (CSR); is concerned that in the period 2011 - 2017 only 9 % of CSRs have been fully implemented; stresses that in particular the implementation of CSRs targeted to fight corruption and to sustain ageing societies need to be stepped up;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates the urgency of carrying on the fight against the inequalities that hamper economic growthto use the current economic good period of carrying out structural reforms to improve competitiveness to create jobs and growth and to make the economy more resilient;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that growth-orientated fiscal policies are needed at the European level, alongside an appropriate monetary policy, in order to strengthestructural reforms are needed to strengthen both the European economy and the economies of the Member States; therefore supports the proposal to make part of the allocation of European funds conditional on the European economySemester;
Amendment 215 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Is concerned by the still very high public debt levels in the Euro area, which hamper job creation and growth, make Member States vulnerable to crisis and are a burden for future generations; stresses that high levels of public and private debt reduce the possibility to invest, which is necessary to create jobs and growth;
Amendment 227 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes with concern the recent rise in oil prices which generally weakens growth and raises inflation; stresses that, rather than relying on seasonal factors for its recovery,Stresses that the only way to make the European economy an area of prosperity is to encourage public investment and promote domestic demandstructural reforms to modernise the economy;
Amendment 249 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Recalls the need for stronger surveillance of the employment and social situation in Europe and appropriate and constant follow-up at every step of the European Semester in order to boost quality job creation and thus achieve smart, sustainable and inclusive growth;
Amendment 279 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. RegretStrongly welcomes the fact that the Commission makes part of the allocation of European funds conditional on the European Semester and economic governance;
Amendment 287 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses the key importance of structural funds for the stimulation of public and private investment, taking into account their strong multiplier effect;
Amendment 292 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. WarnBelieves that the longer the current savings-oriented policy – primarily focused on making spending cuts – continues without an effective investment plan to generate revenue through growth, social cohesion and solidarity, the clearer it will become that Europe’s economic integration and prosperity is at risk from growing social inequalitiestriangle of fiscal responsibility, structural reforms and investment enhancing polices are key to create prosperity in the Union;
Amendment 316 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Recalls that the completion of the EMU requires strong political commitment, efficient governance based on the Community method and democratic accountability, and better use of the available financial resourcimplementation of the existing rules ;