6 Amendments of Willy MEYER related to 2011/2179(INI)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
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Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the concept of a macro- regional strategy, which, on the basis of the experience gained in existing macro- regions (Baltic Sea and Danube regions), can encourage Member States, regions, local authorities and third countries to manage resources in such a way as to fostermitigate the devastating effects of the crisis and foster job creation, growth, prosperity, security and sustainable protection of the environment in areas sharing common geographic, historic and cultural characteristics;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission and the European External Action Service to lend specific support to the idea of an Ionian- Adriatic macro-region, taking due account of neighbourhood policies; to promote closer cooperation within a specific area which includes EU Member States and neighbouring countries which have the Mediterranean Sea as the major, but not sole, element of their common heritage; and to seek synergies with relevant institutions, such as the European Investment Bank and the Union for the Mediterranean;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion
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Paragraph 3
3. Considers that appropriate resources should be devoted to the development of a new Ionian-Adriatic macro-regional strategy, with sufficient safeguards to ensure that existing financing is used in an effective manner, benefiting the social classes most affected by the economic crisis and promoting, where necessary, the principle of 'more for more', and always in strict compliance with the rule of law and on the basis of respect for human rights;
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion
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Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that major areas of intervention for the Ionian-Adriatic macro- region should be job creation through the promotion of sustainable tourism, which could help small and medium-sized enterprises; the development of sustainable maritime transport, which could alleviate the problems relating to road transport; the introduction of measures to protect the Mediterranean Sea against pollution; and the strengthening of effective public administration, to tackle any possible issues of inefficient governance;
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion
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Paragraph 5
5. Regards it as crucial that the new macro- region should contribute to the definition of a new strategy for the proper management of immigration flows, approaching it on the basis of a strategy, involving third countries, of combating poverty and championing employment and fair trade, thus contributing to stability in the macro-region;
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Union to consider developing an EU macro-regional strategy specific to the Mediterranean, covering countries or regions which share one or more common features or common challenges in the area of defence and security, such as maritime security, maritime safety and the protection of the marine environment; through the creation of an integrated network of reporting and surveillance systems for maritime activities.