2 Amendments of Lefteris CHRISTOFOROU related to 2016/2064(INI)
Amendment 288 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Acknowledges that GDP and the number of projects approved are linked; recognises that larger Member States are able to take advantage of more developed capital markets and are therefore more likely to benefit from a market-driven instrument such as EFSI; underlines that lower EFSI support in EU-13 may be attributable to other factors, such as the small size of projects, and competition from the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF); observes with concern, however, the disproportionate benefit to certain countries and underlines the need to diversify geographical distribution further, especially in crucial sectors such as modernising and improving the productivity and sustainability of economies;
Amendment 358 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
46. Is deeply cwoncderned thating why the EIB has been pushing via EFSI toostulating not to discriminate against supporting projects that have been structured using firms in tax havensjurisdictions that may be classified as non-cooperative by the EU; urges the EIB and the EIF to refrain from making use of or engaging in tax avoidance structures, in particular aggressive tax planning schemes, or practices which do not comply with EU good governance principles on taxation, as set out in the relevant Union legislation, including Commission recommendations and communications;