22 Amendments of Markus FERBER related to 2016/2306(INI)
Amendment 43 #
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 ambitious structural reforms; whereas this demonstrates the effectiveness of structural reforms;
Amendment 54 #
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 three-pronged policy approach of growth- friendly investment, a full and consistent implementation of the Stability and Growth pact across Member States, and a particular focus on structural reforms; whereas a structural improvement in competitiveness and structural economic recovery are only possible via this three-pronged approach;
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas some Member States still carry a very high sovereign debt; whereas some Member States are still incurring much too high new debts;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the EU requires important investment efforts; whereas this requires, in particular, an improved regulatory environment;
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission’s Annual Growth Survey 2017 reaffirming the strategy of a virtuous triangle of investment, structural reforms and responsible public finances; stresses that this is the only way of bringing about a sustainable improvement in competitiveness and structural economic recovery; agrees that faster progress on the adoption of reforms, in line with the country-specific recommendations, is needed to deliver on growth and jobs;
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Finds that while unemployment is, on average, gradually decreasing, and that activity rates are growing, structural deficiencies persist in some Member States; notes that significant labour market reforms are necessary in the Member States concerned in order to tackle these structural deficiencies;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Agrees with the Commission that access to finance is crucial for businesses to grow; calls on the Commission, therefore, to step up its efforts to improve the financing environment;
Amendment 192 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that a fully functioning Capital Markets Union can, in a longer perspective, provide alternative financing to SMEs, complementing that of the banking sector; calls on the Commission, therefore, to accelerate its work on the capital market union;
Amendment 201 #
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 stability; stresses that, in this context, the principle of liability is quite decisive, and moral hazard absolutely must be avoided;
Amendment 217 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Emphasises that reliable 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; calls on the Commission to take the necessary action on the basis of the 'Call for evidence: EU Regulatory Framework for Financial Services' with regard to reducing red tape, simplifying regulation and improving the financing environment;
Amendment 282 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Considers that well-functioning, flexible labour markets have proven to be quicker to recover from the economic downturn; observes that some Member States still have a considerable need for reform in order to make their labour markets more flexible and resilient;
Amendment 332 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses the importance of wage developments in line with productivity, as otherwise competitiveness is seriously impaired;
Amendment 373 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Notes that six Member States continue to be under the Excessive Deficit Procedure; is concerned about the fact that some Member States are experiencing substantial problems in abiding by the agreed path of consolidation; observes that this is often due to a lack of political will;
Amendment 379 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Emphasises the Commission’s role as guardian of the treaties; calls on the Commission to play this role actively and with determination; deplores the fact that in the past the Commission has not done this;
Amendment 396 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Is concerned about the hesitancy in using the instruments available under the Excessive Deficit Procedure; is concerned that the Commission often takes decisions on the basis of political considerations rather than the rules applicable; is concerned that this jeopardises the credibility of the Stability and Growth Pact;
Amendment 407 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Notes with concern that, following the assessment of the 2017 Draft Budgetary Plans, eight Member States are considered to be at risk of non-compliance, with some significantly deviating from the required adjustment path and unlikely to be able to contain the risks unless they deliver on the necessary fiscal measures; calls on the the Commission to urge that the agreed adjustment paths be adhered to;
Amendment 418 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Welcomes the reduction in average public deficits, but agrees that aggregate pictures hide significant disparities across the Member States and can result in mistaken conclusions being drawn; stresses that aggregate pictures cannot replace the examination of individual budgets;
Amendment 441 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Considers that, in view of the fact that a considerable number of Member States are at risk of missing the deficit targets, the demand for an expansive fiscal policy at aggregate level is mistaken;
Amendment 445 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23b. Considers that, in view of the high level of indebtedness of the euro zone, an aggregate fiscal position geared to consolidation is the only logical conclusion;
Amendment 450 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Takes the view that improving the structure of public budgets is a key lever to ensure compliance with EU fiscal rules and to allow for the financing of indispensable expenditure, the building of buffers for unforeseen needs and, lastly, the financing of non-essential spending, and to contribute to more efficient use of public funds;
Amendment 460 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Welcomes the ongoing review of public spending, and encourages the Member States critically to assess the quality of their budgets; urges those Member States in particular which are in danger of missing the deficit targets to use the ongoing review to identify further potential for savings; points out that such a review cannot replace urgent fiscal consolidation needs;
Amendment 477 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Highlights the importance of national parliaments debating country reports and country-specific recommendations and act on them more than hitherto;