Activities of Elisabeth SCHROEDTER related to 2009/2243(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT Report on the 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 in cities and regions as well as in the Member States and the Union PDF (236 KB) DOC (141 KB)
Amendments (9)
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Reiterates the need for an integrated multi-level governance approach to specific policies in the EU; stresses that a functional multi-level governance system is a precondition for settdefining and implementing earmarking objectives efficientlyputting into practice efficiently the relationship between cohesion policy and support for R&D;
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Acknowledges that, through the earmarking provisions for 2007-2013, cohesion policy is better geared to create synergies with research and innovation policiein its objectives, cohesion policy encourages the relationship between R&D and regional economic policy and thereby makes an essential contribution to innovative regions, and at the same time the territorial dimension has become increasingly important in FP7 and CIP; calls for consideraton all regions to be given to a tightened earmarking mechanism with a stronger thematic focus allowing for appropriate policy responses to the new challengeslearn from the good examples set by innovative regions and to place greater thematic emphasis on R&D;
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the need to promote and apply successful models in the knowledge triangle, in the relations between enterprises, research centres, universities and public authorities; highlights the potential of regional clusters in mobilising regional competitiveness and welcomes the inclusion of cluster development in both CIP and FP7 (Regions of Knowledge action in FP7); notes that knowledge exchange in regional clusters can also be facilitated by structural funds; emphasises that such clusters represent a major opportunity for disadvantaged regions in particular;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Welcomes the emphasis in the draft EU 2020 strategy on the interdependence between policies, the importance of policy integration and the need for better synergies and stronger partnership in the design and delivery of public policies; calls for consideration to be given to the need expressed by regions for a more comprehensive framework in the three policy areas and for territorial cohesion to play a special role in this regard;
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Considers that a strong and well- financed EU regional policy which benefits all EU regions is a precondition for delivering the objectives of the EU 2020 Strategy, as well as for achieving social, economic and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Recalls that territorial cohesion has a horizontal, multi-sectoral character and therefore Union policies have to contribute to its achievementenhancing it by incorporating the urban dimension, given that 80% of Europe’s population lives in towns, which is also where the greatest social disparities are to be found; reiterates that this concept is not limited to the effects of regional policy, but also focuses on coordination with other Union policies;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Highlights the need for place-based policies and considers that regions should pursue smart and green specialisation by, particularly in the area of energy efficiency and renewable energy, as well as defining a few innovation priorities based on the EU objectives and on their needs, and concentrate earmarked EU resources on these identified prioritiesthat this area must therefore also remain an objective of EU regional policy in future;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Highlights the need for place-based policies and considers that regions should pursue smart and green specialisation by defining a few innovation priorities, in particular in the energy efficiency and renewable energies field, based on the EU objectives and on their needs, and concentrate earmarked EU resources on these identified priorities;
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17