Activities of Joachim ZELLER related to 2016/2148(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Investing in jobs and growth - maximising the contribution of European Structural and Investment Funds - Delayed implementation of ESI Funds operational programmes - impact on cohesion policy and the way forward (debate) DE
Amendments (7)
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines, in particular, that consideration should be given to the circumstances of the distinctively urban or rural regions, the so-called ‘lagging regions’ and regions with permanent natural or geographical handicaps (northernmost regions with very low population density, and cross-border, insular, mountainous or outermost regions); calls on the Commission to pursue and expand strategies to implement an urban agenda together with local authorities and metropolitan regions as EU growth centres; recalls in this context that it is important to support new policy challenges, such as immigration, as well as the broadly understood digital dimension of cohesion policy (including ICT and broadband access issues, which are linked to the completion of the Digital Single Market); points to the Energy Union Strategy, as the ESI Funds have an important role to play in its delivery;
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Points out that a separate agenda is being pursued with the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) is presented as a success story when it comes to fast implementation, and against this background asks the Commission, and asks the Commission to present the EFSI and the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) as two come forward with learning points for the ESI Funds for the new programming periodparallel paths for creating growth, competitiveness and employment;
Amendment 195 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Highlights the European added value of ETC, which should be reflected in an increased level of appropriations for this cohesion policy objective, to be introduced as soon as practicable; calls at the same time on Member States to provide the necessary cofunding;
Amendment 197 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Recommends that more intensive use be made of the modified and expanded EGTC legal instrument as the legal basis for territorial cooperation;
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Is of the opinion that GDP might not be the onlyis the legitimate indicator for ensuring a fair distribution of money that takes account of specific territorial needs; is of the opinion that many regions in Europe are facing a situation of demographic change, as well as shrinking population numbers in rural areas;
Amendment 213 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Welcomes the code of conduct agreed during the negotiations, which outlines the minimum standards for a well- functioning partnership; observes, however, that while the code has improved the implementation of the partnership principle in most Member States, but regrets the fact that many Member States have centralised large parts of the negotiation and implementation of the PAs and OPs;
Amendment 230 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Recalls that the ETC, which serves the broader principle of territorial cohesion, introduced by the Lisbon Treaty, is not yet properly applied; therefore encourages all stakeholders involved in negotiations on the future policy to strengthen territorial cohesion; calls on the Commission to give ETC, the opportunities it provides and its legal instruments the focus they deserve in the 7th Cohesion Report;