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11 Amendments of Neena GILL related to 2017/2114(INI)

Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that Europe harbours untapped economic potential as growth and employment are advancing unevenly; underlines that this is the result of the heterogeneous performance of the Member States’ economies; emphasises that the implementation of structural reforms in the Member States could facilitate at least 1 % higher growth; underlines in this regard as a key priority to tackle the investment gap as well as to step up the fight against tax avoidance,tax evasion and corruption.
2017/07/10
Committee: ECON
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Takes the view that a greater degree of upward social and economic convergence would be needed to sustain the economic and social recovery in the EU and the euro area in the longer term;
2017/07/10
Committee: ECON
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that for this to materialise the structural conditions for sustainable growth need to be improved; takes the view that the potential sustainable growth of all Member States should increase- on average- in the long term to at least 3 %; for this to happen, establishing clear benchmarks on how to improve the potential growth of Member States could provide the necessary guidance for policy actions; points out that such a regular benchmarking exercise would have to take due account of individual structural strengths and weaknesses of Member States;
2017/07/10
Committee: ECON
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises that this would complement ongoing efforts on improving the quality and management of national budgets by addressing the triggers for a sustainable and social inclusive growth in line with Union fiscal rules;
2017/07/10
Committee: ECON
Amendment 147 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Is of the opinion that legacies from the crisis such as a high level of indebtedness in all sectors of the economy still act as a drag on growth and pose potential risks; is concerned in this regard that the persistently high level of non- performing loans in some Member States could have significant spill-over effects from one Member State to another, presenting a risk to financial stability in Europe; calls therefore for an urgent European solution for the non performing loans problem.
2017/07/10
Committee: ECON
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Takes the view that reforms to improve the business climate are needed to boost productivity and employment in the euro area; underlines in this context the importance of supply-side reformshowever that as a priority the challenges the demand-side is facing should be tackled;
2017/07/10
Committee: ECON
Amendment 184 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. SharesTakes note of the Commission’s view on the need for changes in labour market legislation that provide flexibility and security for both employees and employers, thereby increasing employment and ensuring sustainable growth; underlines at the same time the need to respect fundamental rights and the important added value of an effective social dialogue;
2017/07/10
Committee: ECON
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses that the lack of competitiveness and investment in the EU is linked to a general tax burden that is 10 to 15 % higher than in competing markets, creating hindering tax wedges on companies, investments and labour;deleted
2017/07/10
Committee: ECON
Amendment 234 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Agrees that the economic upswing needs to be supported by sustainable green investment and notes that there is still an investment gap in the euro area; recognises, however, that in some Member States investments already exceed the pre- crisis level;
2017/07/10
Committee: ECON
Amendment 300 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Welcomes the fact that deficits in the euro area are projected to decline; is concerned, however, that this process is slowing down and agrees that government and private debt remains too high in some Member States;
2017/07/10
Committee: ECON
Amendment 389 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
25. Considers it of great importance therefore that all Member States take the necessary policy action to address imbalances, in particular high levels of indebtednesall types of imbalances, and commit to structural reforms ensuring the economic sustainability of each individual Member State, thereby ensuring the overall competitiveness and resilience of the European economy;
2017/07/10
Committee: ECON