4 Amendments of Ska KELLER related to 2015/2132(BUD)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that adequate apprope need for a proper evaluation of the trade-related prioriations should be allocatedes of the Commission and the concomitant allocation of resources to the trade-related budget lines, to enable the Commission to pursue its ambitious trade agenda aimed at creating growth and jobs across Europe and attaining the Union’s wider international goals as well as to step up its efforts regarding the monitoring of the implementation and the effects of trade agreements;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is concerned that many Union citizens equate globalisation with a loss of European output and jobs; points to the increasing role of NGOs in shaping public opiRecognizes the increased public attention and interest in the Union on’s trade-related matters due to the lack of an effective Union communication strategy; policy and emphasises the need for an increase in the Commission’s information and communication budget to allow for better engagement with citizens; calls on the Commission to present a study on the funding sources and the impact of NGOs active in trade issues;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. WelcomesTakes note of the slight increase in commitments for the Instrument for Macro-Financial Assistance and the European Neighbourhood Instrument; is concerned, however, that these increases willare not be sufficithe result of a proper assessment of the effectiveness of funds spent tor respond toalistic projections of the needs in the Eastern and Southern neighbourhood, including possible further assistance programmes for Ukraine;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that the implementation of the Trade Facilitation Agreement reached at the 9th Ministerial Conference of the WTO will require funding support for the least developed and developing countries; deplorstresses, therefore, the need of coordinated efforts between the Commission and the Member States in the international financial institutions to avoid reduced appropriations for Aid for Trade and ensures it works for development;