8 Amendments of Rodi KRATSA-TSAGAROPOULOU related to 2011/2274(INI)
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the Member States are not all in the same situation, so differentiated strategies should be pursued, in line with the country-specific recommendations adopted by the Council and reflecting country-specific fiscal and macro-financial risks as well as economic and social conditions;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that budgetary consolidation remains a necessity, given the strong pressure from financial markets; believes, however, that the continued need for intense fiscal adjustment needs to be balanced between strengthening the production process, economic development and social protection;
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Believes that the efforts towards improved coordination and fiscal consolidation will not bring the expected results if macroeconomic imbalances between Member States are not addressed as well as their consequences on the recovery process;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that budgetary consolidation can be implemented effectively, and can bring long-lasting positive effects, provided that the measures backing it are sufficiently explained and debated, that they promote growth and jobs perspectives and that they respect equity among citizens;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recalls that the key element in the relationship between growth and consolidation is the composition of consolidation; stresses, in that regard, that consolidations based on expenditure rather than on revenue tend to be more lasting and more growth-supporting in the medium-run, and that their possible negative impact in the short run can be mitigated, in particular provided that the consolidation measures taken are credible, lasting and avoid a reduction in public investment in productive sectors of the economy;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Encourages the Member States to focus consolidation efforts on the expenditure side while at the same time safeguarding growth-enhancing items such as R&D and education; considers that particular attention should also be paid to maintaining or reinforcing the coverage and effectiveness of employment services and active labour market policies such as training schemes for unemployed people and new entrepreneurs;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Encourages the Member States to implement consolidation procedures on the revenue side to avoid outright tax hikes, and to focus on fighting tax evasion, improving tax compliance and its management; considers that, if this is not sufficient, a broadening of the tax base should be considered, also in view of the reduction of economic distortions;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Invites the Member States to clarify the responsibility and role of different levels of government (national, regional and local) in maintaining sound and sustainable public finance framework;