21 Amendments of Silvia-Adriana ȚICĂU related to 2011/0394(COD)
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The Programme should particularly address micro-enterprises and SMEs, as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC of 6 May 2003 concerning the definition of micro, small and medium- sized enterprises. Particular attention should be paid to micro enterprises, enterprises engaged in craft activities and social enterprises. Attention should also be paid to the specific characteristics and requirements of young entrepreneurs, new and potential entrepreneurs and female entrepreneurs, as well as specific target groups, such as migrants and entrepreneurs belonging to socially disadvantaged or vulnerable groups such as persons with disabilities. The Programme should also encourage senior citizens to become and remain entrepreneurs and promote second chances for entrepreneurs.
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1
Article 1
A programme for Union actions to improve the competitiveness of enterprises, with special emphasis on micro-enterprises and small and medium- sized enterprises (SMEs) (hereinafter "the Programme"), is established for the period from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2020.
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Programme shall contribute to the following general objectives, paying particular attention to the specific needs of SMEs atmicro-enterprises and SMEs at local, regional, European and global level:
Amendment 179 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) strengthening the competitiveness and sustainability of the Union’s enterprises, in particular micro-enterprises and SMES including in the tourism sector;
Amendment 186 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) encouraging an entrepreneurial culture and promoting the creation and growth of micro-enterprises and SMEs.
Amendment 195 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) percentage of growth of the Union's industrial and services sector in relation to total Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth,
Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) Union manufacturing output growth especially but not exclusively in eco- industries,
Amendment 203 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) changesreduction in administrative burden on micro-enterprises and SMEs,
Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) increase in the number of micro- enterprises and SMEs.
Amendment 224 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) To improve framework conditions for the competitiveness and sustainability of Union enterprises, especially micro- enterprises and SMEs including in the tourism sector;
Amendment 239 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) To improve access to finance for micro- enterprises and SMEs in the form of equity and debt;
Amendment 244 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) To improve access to markets micro- enterprises and SMEs inside the Union and globally.
Amendment 260 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The need of enterprises to adapt to the information society and to a low-carbon, climate-resilient, energy and resource- efficient economy shall be promoted in the implementation of the Programme.
Amendment 266 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. The financial envelope established under this Regulation may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities which are required for the management of the Programme and the achievement of its objectives; in particular, studies, meetings of experts, information and communication actions, including corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union as far as they are related to the general objectives of the Programme, expenses linked to IT networks focusing on information processing and exchange, together with all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the Commission for the management of the Programme.These expenses should not exceed 5% of the value of the financial envelope.
Amendment 269 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – title
Article 6 – title
Actions to improve the framework conditions for the competitiveness and sustainability of Union enterprises, especially micro-enterprises and SMEs
Amendment 275 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall support actions to improve and strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability of Union enterprises, particularly micro- enterprises and SMEs, so as to enhance the effectiveness, coherence and consistency of national policies promoting competitiveness, sustainability and the growth of enterprises in Europe.
Amendment 293 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) support for micro-enterprise and SME policy development and cooperation between policy makers, particularly with a view to improving the ease-of-access to programmes and measures for micro- enterprises and SMEs.
Amendment 311 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission may support initiatives accelerating the emergence of competitive industries based on cross-sectoral activities in areas characterised by a high proportion of micro-enterprises and SMEs and with a high contribution to increased employment levels and to the Union's GDP. Such initiatives shall stimulate development of new markets and the supply of goods and services based on the most competitive business models or on modified value- chains. They shall include initiatives to enhance productivity, resource efficiency, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Amendment 318 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall contribute to promoting entrepreneurship by improving framework conditions affecting the development of entrepreneurship. The Commission shall support a business environment favourable to enterprise development and growth., especially for micro-enterprises and SMEs.
Amendment 346 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall support actions which aim to improve access to finance for micro-enterprises and SMEs in their start- up and growth phases, being complementary to the Member States' use of financial instruments for SMEs atmicro- enterprises and SMEs at local, national and regional level. In order to ensure complementarity, these actions will be closely coordinated with those undertaken in the framework of cohesion policy and at national level. Such actions shall aim to stimulate the supply of both equity and debt finance.
Amendment 440 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Specific Objective: To improve framework conditions for the competitiveness and sustainability of EU enterprises, including in the tourism sector – Activities to improve Competitiveness
Annex I – Specific Objective: To improve framework conditions for the competitiveness and sustainability of EU enterprises, including in the tourism sector – Activities to improve Competitiveness