Activities of Barbara MATERA related to 2015/2353(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Preparation of the post-electoral revision of the MFF 2014-2020: Parliament's input ahead of the Commission's proposal (A8-0224/2016 - Jan Olbrycht, Isabelle Thomas) IT
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on preparation of the post-electoral revision of the MFF 2014-2020: Parliament’s input ahead of the Commission’s proposal
Amendments (12)
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that, in light of the unprecedented migratory emergency, the current ceilings of the MFF 2014-2020 – in particular heading 3 – have proven to be too tighinsufficient; recalls that the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) is already virtually exhausted; recalls that the available MFF flexibility mechanisms have already been extensively used;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Notes that the higher need for ensuring internal security in the EU and fight against terrorism should be reflected in all budget projections. In this context the increased need for sufficient and permanent data exchange between Member States via European Agencies, such as Europol and Frontex, requires an adequate staff level for those Agencies. Furthermore considers it necessary to fund the development of smart (IT-) security tools with the MFF review in order to ensure an increased level of security while eliminating eventual burdens increased security measures could impose upon the freedom of movement;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recognises that gender equality is enshrined in the EU Treaty and should be included in all EU policies to deliver equality in practice; stresses that gender budgeting must become an integral part of the budgetary procedure at all its stages; welcomes the MFF mid-term review as an opportunity to make significant progress, in light of the ‘Budget for Results’ agenda; expects the Commission, therefore, to present further measurable and realistic objectives, based not least on analysis of achievements to date, in order to truly embed gender perspectives in the EU budget for the remainder of this programming period;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Deems substantial additional financial resources at EU level to be necessary to address humanitarian challenges, develop a new Common European Asylum System, foster integration and prevent discrimination, especially against women, racism and xenophobia;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Deems substantial additional financial resources at EU level to be necessary to address external border and coastal protection, humanitarian challenges, develop a new Common European Asylum System, foster integration and prevent discrimination, racism and xenophobia; an adequate staff level also has to be provided for the European Agencies dealing with the migratory pressure, especially EASO and FRONTEX;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Considers it important to assess the impact of the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme, to which EUR 15 686 million has been allocated for the period up to 2020 (MFF Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013);
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for the AMIF to be revised and allocated more resources; stresses that the budget and staff of EUROPOL, FRONTEX and the European Asylum Support Office (EASO) must be markedlyfurther increased to enable it to provide Member States with real support; believes that funds dedicated to search and rescue are erroneously included in the Internal Security Fund (ISF); calls for the establishment of a dedicatedthe EU Agencies and Member States should be provided with adequate resources for search and rescue fundoperations;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that, according to UNHCR data, since January 2016, 55% of the refugees and asylum-seekers entering the EU have been women and children; calls for an MFF revision to look at financial tools aimed specifically at integrating women and child refugees and asylum-seekers;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the Commission recently signed a Common Understanding with Member States on a three-billion-euro Facility for Refugees in Turkey; expresses concern aboutEU should avoid the establishment of financial instruments outside the EU budget as they threaten its unicity; stresses that these funds should provide direct support to refugees and host communities; calls on the Commission to establish a mechanism to monitor the use of these funds; this mechanism should take into account the monitoring role of the European Parliament;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that investing public funds in quality and affordable childcare and elder care services will boost employment and economic growth and foster gender equality; calls for the MFF revision to be used to invest in social infrastructure in Europe as part of the Jobs and Growth Agenda, making specific provision for investment in entrepreneurship education for women;
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Expects the migratory emergency to continue due to sustained political instability and conflict in many regions and the lack of legal means of access to the EU; considers that a genuine MFF revision is essential by the end of 2016 at the latest; requests an updated estimation of budgetary needs to respond to the challenges expected until the end of the MFF; in the course of the MFF review in 2017 calls for additional flexibility in the MFF as well as adequate upwards revision of Headings 3 and 4.
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Reiterates that the Daphne programmes played a fundamental role in combating violence against women in the EU, but deplores the fact that Daphne is no longer considered an expenditure area in its own right; underlines the need for sufficient financial support and for more clarity on how this objective is pursued under the REC programme.