10 Amendments of Tomasz Piotr PORĘBA related to 2016/2047(BUD)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
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1. Acknowledges the Commission’s efforts in developing the strategy ‘EU budget focused on results’; calls on the Commission to further simplify EU funding, especially with regard to the implementation and management of EU- funded projects particularly at regional and local level;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
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2. Underlines that around one third of the annual EU budget is targeted at economic, social and territorial cohesion; underlines that cohesion policy is the Union’s main investment policy and a tool for reducing disparities between all EU regions, and that it plays an important role in the delivery ofsupporting the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth;
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
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2. Underlines that Union transport policy, in particular with regard to the Tran-European transport Network, is one of the most successfulambitious Union policies; points out that the TEN-T network plays a fundamental role in commercial exchanges within the Union and outside its territory, contributing to the wealth of its citizens; recalls therefore the importance of financing missing and cross- border links of the TEN-T network;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
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3. Notes with concern that heading 1b (economic, social and territorial cohesion) of the 2017 draft budget foresees a huge drop in payment appropriations (EUR 37.3 billion representing a 23,5 % reduction compared to 2016); at the same time commitments amount to EUR 53,6 billion, (a 5,4 % increase compared to 2016); is of the opinion that the payments proposed are not sufficient to cope with the level of payments needed under this heading; recalls in this context that 456 national and regional programs and 79 Interregional cooperation programs under the ESI Funds are expected to deliver a critical mass of investments in key growth areas, which will positively impact the EU’s economy;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
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3. Notes that the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) didis not produceing the expected results as regards transport infrastructures, reflecting not only the nature and risk level of transport projects, but also investor interest in this instrument; stresses therefore that cuts in the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) should not be further used to finance EFSI; strongly requests that the cuts in CEF to finance the EFSI programme are restored within the framework of the revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework or are at least earmarked for transport infrastructure projects with European added value;
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion
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4. Points at two key transport policy areas closely related to infrastructure development, i.e. the establishment of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) and the promotion of Motorways of the Sea and inland waterways which aim at relieving land transport corridors and may constitute their "maritimwaterborne leg"; stresses that it is of upmost importance for the sustainability of transport in the Union that goods and passenger traffics are shifted from road to rail and, maritime and inland means of transport; therefore underlines the vital importance of adequately funding the development of ERTMS and, promoting Motorways of the Seas; underlines also the need to revitalise inland waterway transport in Europe and inland waterways;
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion
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5. Welcomes the conclusion of the fourth railway package; underlines the greater role of the European Railway Agency in terms of certification and technical infrastructure development, which must therefore be adequately financed; believes that continuous efforts should also be put on research and innovation in the rail sector and calls on adequate funding for the Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking;
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion
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6. Stresses the importance ofNotes the goals set by COP 21 with regard to transport in order to combat climate changereduce emissions; underlines that financial means should be available to ensure a modal shift from road to rail and, waterborne and inland transport and encouraging Member States to invest in smart, sustainable, integrated public transport; recommends also paying attention to noise reduction in transport to provide citizens with an environment of high quality;
Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion
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8. Underlines the key role of digital technology in the development of efficient and sustainable transport; encourages the Commission to support innovation and the development of innovative solutions for all transport sectors to the benefit of all Union citizens and tourists; underlines that there is a need to balance the needs and expectations of consumers and the functioning of tourist and transport service providers based on new business models in a way which is favourable for both parties;
Amendment 67 #
Draft opinion
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9. Recalls the political importance of addressing the refugee and migrant issue andUnderlines the contribution the European Maritime Safety Agency can make to improving the safety of the Union’s external borders; emphasises the importance of adequate funding to ensure optimal use of state-of- the-art technology, information sharing and staff training;