14 Amendments of Antonio DE BLASIO related to 2008/2174(INI)
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Emphasises that an accurate definition of the different circumstances, strengths and weaknesses of individual territories is crucial for realising the added value implied in territorial cohesion; special features may act as a basis for the division of labour while the European Union’s cohesion policy is brought to fruition;
Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Considers that first of all there should be an examination of the way in which the instruments that are currently available could be extended so as to apply to the territorial cohesion objectives;
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 c (new)
Paragraph 18 c (new)
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. recommends that the impact assessment mechanism currently used by the European Commission be extended to territorial aspects;
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Taking into account the fact that this is a new concept, it is especially important with regard to cooperation that not only horizontal but also vertical communication be developed between players in different sectors;
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Since the lack of coordination between policies significantly hinders the effectiveness of realising the objectives and thus results in surplus costs, draws attention to the importance of the fact that the goals defined for territorial cohesion must, where possible, be realised within the current administrative and institutional frameworks, without further increasing the bureaucratic burden, thus significantly improving cost-effectiveness and orientation towards results;
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Since the objective of cohesion policy is for the quality of life of European Union citizens to be at the same level throughout the territory of the Union, considers it crucial to apply the same indicators that are capable of measuring the level of quality of life;
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Draws attention to the fact that a multi-level strategy is needed for effective realisation, which must aim not to have one common plan for all regions, and the European Union should merely show the way towards developing regional strategies that reflect specific characteristics;
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 b (new)
Paragraph 25 b (new)
25b. Emphasises that the concept of territorial cohesion must be broken down into more specific goals that are formulated at local level;
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Emphasises that the effectiveness of projects that are implemented at Member State or local level should also be measured with regard to the extent to which the projects in question have contributed to improving cohesion and thus quality of life;
Amendment 197 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Recommends, in order to strengthen the realisation of partnerships, that the ministers of the Member States of the European Union with responsibility for regional and cohesion matters should meet regularly, thus ensuring a flow of information in connection with this issue;
Amendment 198 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 b (new)
Paragraph 30 b (new)
30b. As the aim of territorial cohesion is to ensure equal opportunities for territories with different circumstances so that the territories do not lose their diversity and individual characteristics through uniform development, cohesion must be implemented so that - in accordance with the wording of the Green Paper - we reinforce diversity, and not try to make it disappear;
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution
Article 30 c (new)
Article 30 c (new)