Activities of Raffaele BALDASSARRE related to 2011/0177(APP)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a Council regulation on laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020
Amendments (3)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
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1. NotesConsiders it an absolute priority to draft legislation that is simple, clear and comprehensible in order to ensure that EU legislation has a high level of transparency and is implemented effectively; in this regard, points out that the further development of a European area of justice ineeds to be achieved both via effective legislation andsupported via adequate financial resources, with a view to providing citizens with EU-wide standards, a basic level of justice and, non- discriminatory treatment and the full opportunity for them to exercise their rights anywhere in Europe;
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
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4. WelcomesAgrees with the need expressed by the Commission proposal to rationalise administrative expenditure; stresses, however, that it is vital to strike a balance between making further savings and ensuring that the institutions can perform their tasks and duties in accordance with their obligations and powers under the Treaties, taking account of the difficult challenges posed by the current economic crisis;
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
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7. Acknowledges the fact that the economic and social context, which differs over the period of the next MFF, needs to be taken into account by the Budgetary Authorities, but stresses that, more than ever, the EU needs an efficient civil service with highly qualified and multilingual staff, drawn from among citizens of the Member States on the widest possible geographical basis and with due regard to gender balance; points out that staff must be independent, adhere to the highest professional standards and be willing to leave their countries of origin; moreover, notes that staff need to be provided with the means to carry out their duties as efficiently and loyally as possible;