4 Amendments of Bendt BENDTSEN related to 2012/2027(INI)
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that certain financial instruments already in operation in the energy sector, such as the European Energy Efficiency Fund (EEEF) and the Marguerite Fund, are unfortunately producing results that are worse than expected; observes in fact that the Marguerite Fund has so far funded a fairly limited number of projects, while the European Energy Efficiency Fund offers funds to those who want to make use of it under financial terms that are similar to those offered by the ordinary market, if not less favourable; considers that the adoption of future financial instruments should therefore take into account those less-than-positive experiencesis therefore of the opinion that further resources should be allocated to the funds to make them applicable to more recipients and make the end-product more competitive;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes that well functioning financial instruments in the field of energy efficiency will produce fast results, i.e. job creation, as they do not require the same level of bureaucracy as certain infrastructure projects in transport and energy;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Appreciates the attention given to supporting SMEs through the equity and debt instruments for which the Programme for the Competitiveness of enterprises and SMEs (COSME) and the Horizon 2020 programme provide; believes it appropriate, however, to consider the possibility of increasing the maximum threshold stipulated by the loan guarantee facility (LGF) in COSME (EUR 150 000), in view of a more precise valuation of the actual credit requirements of European SMEs; considers that an increase in the threshold should not come at the cost of the number of SMEs benefitting from the facility and therefore asks for a increase in the LGF;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Takes the view that the Commission should explore ways to improve the European quasi- equity market, in particular mezzanine finance; recommends that the Commission investigate how to strengthen the EIF Mezzanine Facility for Growth and how to look into new mezzanine products, such as a guarantee for mezzanine loans; further recommends that data and analysis regarding the financial instruments be provided in order to reduce barriers for financial intermediaries who may wish to explore the lending market for mezzanine capital in the EU;