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8 Amendments of Peter POLLÁK related to 2021/2079(INI)

Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights the deficit in terms of population, raw materials and resources of all kinds, and notes that in many islands access to drinking water, sanitation is a central issue in people’s lives, the sustainability of the island and its tourism carrying capacity;
2022/01/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that island economies are oriented towards the primary and tertiary sectors and that hyper-specialisation weakens the economic fabric by making it more vulnerable to economic slowdowns; is concerned about long-term developments which in many EU islands can create an economy that is based solely on tourism, which lead to seasonal vulnerabilities such as overtourismin summer, followed by a lack of financial resources during winter;
2022/01/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Stresses that most islands do not have vibrant cities, they cannot benefit from urban financial spill-over like mainland rural areas. This situation increases the development gap of island rural areas
2022/01/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Notes with concern that having a reduced critical mass, it is inherently more difficult for islands to diversify their economy, leading to decreased competitiveness, especially regarding the capacity of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to explore economies of scale
2022/01/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Considers the use of renewable energy toshould be a priority and believes it could, which bring substantial benefits to islandsbut at the same time preserves islands' traditional architecture and local habitat; calls, therefore, for the development of a wide range of renewable energy to be supported; welcomes the green hydrogen programmes which islands have launched;
2022/01/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Stresses the need for increased support to stimulate innovative and sustainable entrepreneurial development in islands.
2022/01/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Notes that some islands facing large numbers of migrants and sometimes far outnumbering the local population, who are not in a position to supply the necessary means of accommodation and assistance
2022/01/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Calls for priority to be given to greater investment into basic infrastructure to improve access of all households to drinking water and sanitary services.
2022/01/03
Committee: REGI