7 Amendments of Edward SCICLUNA related to 2011/0000(INI)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that in the current times of severe financial crisis, the EU needs to step up its efforts to eliminate barriers to the smooth functioning of the single market, in particular in areas which can affectdrive sustainable economic growth such asincluding cross-border business and entrepreneurial activities, provision of services, mobility and access to finance;
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Underscores the fact that more needs to be done in order to ensure that growth is sustainable in nature and to avoid unnecessary burdens of implementation on SME's;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Expresses the view that SME's must be the driving factor for economic recovery and growth in Europe; calls therefore on the Commission to pay particular attention to the needs of SME's in the process of completing the internal market.
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Is convinced that the completion of the internal market is necessary for the economic and social well-being of the citizens of the EU.
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the urgent need to reduce tax barriers for cross-border workers and employers in order to facilitate citizens' mobility and promote cross-border business initiatives;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is convinced that consumer confidence in a well-functioning market for financial services promotes financial stability, growth, efficiency and innovation in the long term; emphasises, therefore, the need to ensure that consumers have better access to information and independent advice in this sector and that conflicts of interests are managavoided;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Urges the Commission to facilitate access to micro-finance facilities for the setting up and the development of small businesses, particularly for those that intend to pursue cross-border operations.