Activities of Helga TRÜPEL related to 2011/2042(BUD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Preparation of 2012 budget (debate)
Amendments (2)
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Is convinced, however, that the achievement of the EU 2020 objectives is not just a question of increased budgetary means, but also of a qualitative reorientation of existing EU policies; calls for an increased integration of sustainability criteria into relevant policies, especially in the field of R&D, agriculture, rural development, energy, structural funds, transport, tourism and fisheries; believes that such a reorientation could ultimately lead to savings in the EU budget; welcomes in this context the proposals made in the Commission communication on the CAP towards 2020;
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Takes the view, moreover, that 2012 budget appropriations, including in those areas not directly linked to the achievement of the Europe 2020 strategy, need to be kept at an appropriate level to ensure the continuation of EU policies and the achievement of EU objectives well beyond the duration of the current economic crisis; calls on the Commission and the EEAS to duly take into account the recent political changes in the Arab world in the set up of the draft 2012 budget; believes that the EU has an important role to play in assisting Arab countries in this historical moment in their democratic change and economic and social transformation;