Activities of Michael GAHLER related to 2019/2213(BUD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on Guidelines for the 2021 budget – Section III
Amendments (3)
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises the need to increase the funding for the strategic European neighbourhood, namely Western Balkan countries and the countries of the Eastern and Southern Neighbourhood in order to support political and economic reforms, with a focus on the most committed partners following the principle of "more for more and less for less"; reminds of the need to implement strict conditionality in regard to financial support;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Reiterates its support for funding dedicated to supporting human rights worldwide, with a particular focus on the protection of human rights defenders; highlights the importance of election observation missions, including local observers, and calls for an appropriate level of funding;
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Recalls that various European political leaders have highlighted the importance of significantly advancing the relations with the African continent, and hence stresses the need to adequately match words with deeds and provide adequate funding in order to address the many joint short-, medium-, and long- term challenges and opportunities which Europe and Africa can only tackle together;