Activities of Rodi KRATSA-TSAGAROPOULOU related to 2011/2186(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
European Investment Bank - annual report 2010 (debate)
Amendments (8)
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Points out that the EIB Group1 should continue reporting annually to Parliament on its lending activities within the EU, with regard to the promotion of Union’s objectives and the Europe 2020 Strategy, and outside the EU, with regard to its mandate and the overall policy coherence of the EU’s external action; takes the view that the EIB and the EBRD should also focus on strengthening their cooperation in third countries, in order to enhance their respective comparative advantages and avoid overlaps in their work2, while ensuring more effective use of resources;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the EIB to clarify its stance onplay an active part in this dialogue and in the realisation of initiatives such as the so-called Project Bonds, Eurobonds or other innovative financial instruments based on co- financing between the EU and EIB budgets;
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the EIB to step up its activities in its southern Mediterranean countries of operation to promote investment in economic development and support the democratic process in thosesectors which are essential for economic development, the functioning of the market, competitiveness and job creation and support the democratic process in those countries; welcomes the recent EUR 1 billion increase in the EIB's lending mandate for the southern Mediterranean countries;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Asks the EIB to clarify and justify its position regarding the transformation of the FEMIP into a Euro-Mediterranean bank;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Stresses the importance of the JASPERS, JESSICA, JEREMIE and JASMINE programmes for both regional convergence and cohesion in Europe and support for small and medium-sized businesses and stresses the need for adequate funding during the new programming period (2014-2020) also; welcomes participation by the EIB in the European Progress Microfinance Facility; stresses the importance for regional convergence of EIB loans in the form of funding for structural projects;
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 d (new)
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6d. Notes the reduction in loans to the EIB to EUR 60 billion in 2012 from EUR 75 billion in 2011 under the new Operational Programme for 2012-2014, as indicated in the annual programme adopted by the Board of Directors;
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 e (new)
Paragraph 6 e (new)
6e. Welcomes the assistance provided by the EIB, in cooperation with the EU structural funds for countries facing financial difficulties, including loans to cover part of the national contribution to projects supported by these funds; welcomes the creation of a Guarantee Fund in Greece funded by the NSRF with EIB support and assistance, which is expected to help facilitate the realisation of public investments.