7 Amendments of Markus FERBER related to 2013/2145(BUD)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that, whilst the economic and financial crisis is continuing to grip Europe. Given that simultaneous austerity measures across many Member States is leading to contraction, the EU budget needs to be boosted for the EU to be able provide stronger counter-cyclical stabilization., the rigid austerity measures and bold reforms introduced by the Member States are beginning to bear fruit; there will be no need for an increase in the EU budget;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that savings and efficiency gains in the EU budget should be concentrated on budget lines which contribute little to accomplishing the EU 2020 objectives, including future investments; the fight against poverty and sustainable developmentachieving the EU 2020 objectives must have priority;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes evolving independent expertise and capacity building with regard to financial market regulation, which for continuity and consolidation purposes requires further EU funding.;
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Given the need for more, better, and speedily delivered European statistics, supports reinforcing Eurostat, while insisting that the European Statistical Programme and further commitments made towards the European Parliament are respected.Eurostat raising its fees with a view to boosting its budget;
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that the Union programme to support specific activities in the field of financial reporting and auditing for the period of 2014-2020 as proposed by the European Commission is inappropriate, as it to a large extend funds private interest driven non-independent advise in the field of financial reporting. Considers it therefore vital to cut the foreseen envelope considerably as well as to move to a shorter funding commitment.is appropriate;