Activities of Carina OHLSSON related to 2023/0264(BUD)
Plenary speeches (1)
General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2024 - all sections (debate)
Opinions (1)
OPINION on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2024
Amendments (4)
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recognizing that it is still necessary to increase the financial support of the EU to UNRWA in 2024, due to the agency's critical financial situation that jeopardizes its ability to fulfil its important role effectively; reiterates the importance of providing assistance to UNRWA as a central component of the EU's strategy to promote security, stability, and development in the Middle East; calls therefore for an increase of EUR 60 million in the EU's financial support to UNRWA in 2024 to ensure the continuation of vital services provided to millions of Palestinian refugees;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses the need to increase allocations for military mobility in 2024 budget and during the MFF revision. Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine shows the need of increasing the budget for military mobility projects, that would improve the speed of military response in case of aggression, and also will help civilian infrastructure needs, including rail transport of Ukrainian grain to the EU Member States' seaports.
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Underlines the importance of directing attention towards the severe situation in Afghanistan and securing essential support for local and international organisations and individuals who are actively promoting the rights of women and girls, while also ensuring the provision of essential public services such as healthcare and education;
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recalls the European Parliament’s Recommendation of 15 March 2023 on the functioning of the EEAS and for a stronger EU in the world, in particular its call for the EEAS to be provided with adequate resources; hence calls for an increase in the establishment plan of 35 posts, while the EEAS shall develop and implement targeted recruitment procedures, in particular taking into account currently underrepresented groups in terms of geographical balance, gender and minorities;