Activities of Oldřich VLASÁK related to 2009/2235(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Implementation of the synergies of research and innovation earmarked funds in Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 concerning the European Fund of Regional Development and the Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Development - Delivering a single market to consumers and citizens - Long-term sustainability of public finances for a recovering economy - Contribution of the Cohesion policy to the achievement of Lisbon and the EU 2020 objectives (debate)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT Report on the contribution of the Cohesion policy to the achievement of Lisbon and the EU2020 objectives PDF (188 KB) DOC (106 KB)
Amendments (11)
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. points out that the regional and local level in particular has a crucial role to play as the vehicle to reach the countless economic and social actors living and producing in Europe, especially SMEs, and to foster education and vocational training, research, innovation and development;
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the adoption of the Commission proposal on the future EU2020 strategy; stresses the long-term nature of this strategy thatits nature of long-term vision aimsing to create framework conditions for stable growth infor coordinating national economic policies in order to strengthen the competitiveness of Europe, and agrees with the priorities identifiedidentified priorities;
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13a (new)
Paragraph 13a (new)
13a. Recommends strongly that the Commission prepares a straight-out evaluation of the weaknesses in the Lisbon strategy implementation in order to prevent making the same mistakes with EU2020;
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Appreciates that the social dimension is taken into account in the proposal, but regrets that it still does not have a central role in the strategystresses that the economic pillar has the central role in terms of job creation and therefore it is vital to complete the free, open and functional Internal Market enabling businesses to react with flexibility to the macro-economic trends; stresses that the recent crisis has demonstrated that no strategy for growth can neglect the objectives of social protection, access to services, the fight against poverty and social exclusion and the creation of quality jobs;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Sstresses that education, training, research and innovation are key instruments to foster the development of the EU and make it more competitive in the face ofagainst the global challenges; is of the opinion that there must be regular and reasonable investment in these fields and that innovation in particular should be measured by its results, for example the successful transfer to and real use by services and industry;
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the recognition of the role of the Structural Funds in the delivery of the EU2020 goals; stresses, however, that the cohesion policy is not just the source of stable financial allocations. Its main goals - overcoming the disparities between regions and introducing real economic, social and territorial cohesion in Europe, and principles - an integrated approach, multi- level governance and real partnership - are key complementary elements for the success of the Sstrategy and should be fully integrcoordinated intowith it;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Emphasises that a strong and well- financed cohesion policy, embracing all European regions, must be a ke must be a key complementary element of the EU2020 Strategy; believes that this policy, with its horizontal approach, is a pre-condition for a successful delivery of the EU2020 goals, as well as for achieving social, economic and territorial cohesion in the EUn unique tool for economic, social and territorial cohesion in the EU and as such is an important precondition for successful delivery of the EU2020 goals; rejects all attempts to renationalise the cohesion policy and asks for the regional dimension to be fully supported in the review of the EU budget;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses that the cohesion policy is not subordinated to the EU2020 Strategy; highlights that whilst the cohesion policy's priorities should be resulting from the foreseen Single European Strategic Reference Framework and aligned with the EU2020 objectives, sufficient flexibility should be allowed to accommodate regional and national specificities and support the weaker regions to overcome their socio- economic difficulties and reduce disparities; since not the process but the results matter, common approach must not super ordinate the substance of the EU2020 strategy nor the future generation Cohesion Policy;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Asks for an improved governance system in the EU2020 Strategy compared to the Lisbon Strategy; recommends its design and implementation according to the multi-level governance principle so as to ensure the greateran obligatory involvement of local and regional authorities andvoluntary consultations with civil society stakeholders;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. points out the key role of cities in achieving the EU2020 goals; believes that only a balanced and smart development of urban areas based on technological advancements can ensure that the growth is sustainable; highlights that future Cohesion Policy must pay more significant respect to cities and adjusting agglomerations in order to enable them to be more instrumented, interconnected and intelligent in all areas of public life; urges that their experience and contribution be taken into account in implementing the EU2020 priorities, especially as regards climate and demographic change and green investments in energy, transport, water management, health care, public safety etc;
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Recognises that, although highly significant, the Structural Funds are not the only instrument to implement the EU2020 Strategy; expects the Commission to present - without anticipating the debate on future Financial Framework - concrete proposals for creating synergies between the cohesion policy and existing sectoral policies according to an integrated approach; recommends rationalisation of the that objectives, instruments and administrative procedures of programmes and alignment of the programme duration of these policies;