10 Amendments of Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ related to 2019/2126(INI)
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Underlines the important role of the EIB in the achievement of the objectives set by the European Green Deal and the crucial implication of EIB in financing the just transition for the most vulnerable regions towards a neutral economy; therefore calls for an appropriate technical assistance provided for the regions dependent on coal;
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Is of the opinion that the EIB should require its intermediary clients to disclose their exposure to fossil fuels, and should apply restrictions to heavily exposed intermediaries; expects that, by the end of 2020, all intermediaries will have a decarbonisation plan, which is indispensable for their financing to continue;
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Reminds the EIB that biodiversity protection is a key element of adaptation to climate change and that the restoration of ecosystems is the only proven technology when it comes to negative emissions; calls on the EIB to commit to ending the financing of projects which contribute to the loss and degradation of biodiversity and ecosystems and illegal deforestation, and to increase substantially its funding to achieve the EU’s objectives in this area, in particular the objective of zero net deforestation and the objectives of marine and coastal protection;
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Considers that, given the strategic role of SMEs, the EIB should reinforce its administrative and advisory capacities to provide information and technical support to SMEs with a view to facilitating their access to finance; with a special focus on the less developed regions;
Amendment 154 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Urges the EIB, the largest multilateral lender in the world, to maintain its leading role in future EU financing mechanisms for third countries; opposes the recent initiatives to encourage the EIB to be more active in defence and security, migration management and border control;
Amendment 175 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Urges the EIB to adopt a comprehensive and coherent human rights strategy, which includes the risk of reprisals against human rights defenders; protects whistle-blowers, and respects the due information and consultation of local communities, recommends that this strategy include the systematic assessment of human rights risks, including an ex-ante evaluation, and continuous monitoring on the ground; calls on the EIB to include in its contracts clauses allowing for the suspension of disbursements in the case of serious violations of human rights or environmental and social standards;
Amendment 185 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Recalls that the same principles of accountability and transparency should apply to all EU bodies7 ; notes the important role of EIB within the Just Transition Mechanism; hence calls for a transparent decision-making and a strong collaboration with the EU institutions in order to assure the coherence and the credibility of the objectives that were set; _________________ 7As recalled by the European Court of Auditors in 2018.
Amendment 196 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30 a. Underlines the importance of coherence of the EIB activities with the EU Polices, notes however that there are limitations for the Commission to fully exercise its right to veto a project, due to the lack of insufficient information; therefore recommends the EIB to increase its transparency;
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Calls for the EIB to ensure the highest level of integrity of its financial intermediaries, and that their loans be subject to the same transparency requirements as other types of loan; calls on the EIB to cease working with financial intermediaries with a negative track record of transparency, fraud, corruption, organised crime or money laundering and the respect of human rights;
Amendment 213 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Takes note of the review of the EIB complaints mechanism policy and procedures; calls on the EIB to ensure the independence and effectiveness of that mechanism; encourages the implementation of the recommendations made by the European Ombudsman;