Activities of Elisabeth SCHROEDTER related to 2009/2235(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Implementation of the synergies of research and innovation earmarked funds in Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 concerning the European Fund of Regional Development and the Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Development - Delivering a single market to consumers and citizens - Long-term sustainability of public finances for a recovering economy - Contribution of the Cohesion policy to the achievement of Lisbon and the EU 2020 objectives (debate)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT Report on the contribution of the Cohesion policy to the achievement of Lisbon and the EU2020 objectives PDF (188 KB) DOC (106 KB)
Amendments (12)
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Highlights that when the partnership principle has been applied in the Lisbon Strategy, it has increased the sense of ownership of the objectives by the local and regional authorities, as well as by the economic and social stakeholders, and ensured higher sustainability of the interventions; calls on the Commission to monitor the implementation of the partnership principle in the Member States more effectively;
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Recommends enhancing synergies between National Strategic Reference Frameworks and the National Reform Programmes through stronger and regular dialogue fostered at all levels, including the Community level, amongbetween administrations responsible for the cohesion policy and the Lisbon Strategy and the thematically relevant partners;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the adoption of the Commission proposal on the future EU2020 strategy; stresses the long-term nature of this strategy that aims to create framework conditions for stable growth in Europe, and agrees with the priorities identifiedmake the transition to a sustainable economy now by decoupling economic growth from the consumption of resources and energy;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Considers that the new strategy should encompass, beyond GDP, a set of indicators for wellbeing, as well as indicators taking into account broad economic externalities and environmental pressure, and that these indicators should be defined, adopted and assessed through democratic and innovative procedures;
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Appreciates that the social dimension is taken into account in the proposal, but regrets that it still does not have a central role in the strategy; stresses that the recent crisis has demonstrated that no strategy for growth can neglect the objectives of social protection, access to services, the fight against poverty and social exclusion and the creation of quality jobs are of fundamental importance for the social cohesion of Europe and must consequently be assigned higher priority in the EU2020 Strategy;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Welcomes the call for more sustainable, smart jobs, but acknowledges that a new economic model might lead to an uneven distribution of costs and benefits among individual Member States and regions, and thus may require action at Union level to prevent this happening; calls on the Commission to draw up a European strategy for green jobs in order to tap the valuable employment potential of a sustainable economy in disadvantaged regions and regions affected by the crisis;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that education, training, research and innovation are key instruments to fostefor the development of the EU and can make it more competitive in the face of global challenges; is convinced that education and training are the fundamental precondition for achieving these ends; is of the opinion that there must be regular investment in these fields and that innovation in particular should be measured by its results;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Considers that the territorial dimension of the Lisbon Treaty will only be fulfilled once it has been ensured that people in disadvantaged regions likewise have access to high-quality basic amenities in the fields of transport infrastructure, telecommunications and energy (including networks) at acceptable prices;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls for expenditure from the EU Structural Funds to be reviewed for its positive impact on the environment, sparing use of resources and energy efficiency in order to attain the objective of the EU2020 Strategy, namely a transition to a low-resource and environmentally benign economy;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Points out that a stronger territorial dimension of the strategy, considering the specificities of the European regions, with the direct involvement of regional and local authorities and partners as referred to in the Regulation on the Structural Funds in the planning and implementation of the relevant programmes, will lead to a greater sense of ownership of its goals at all levels and ensure a better awareness of objectives and outputs on the ground;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Points out the key role of cities in achieving the EU2020 goals; urges that their experience and contribution be taken into account in implementing the EU2020 priorities, especially as regards climate andchange, social integration, demographic change and green investments;