6 Amendments of Petru Constantin LUHAN related to 2011/2312(INI)
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas, despite significant progress towards convergence in the European Union, the most recent cohesion reports highlight a trend towards widening territorial disparities between EU regions, for instance in terms of accessibility, especially in the case of structurally disadvantaged EU regions, but also at an intra-regional level and within EU territories, which could lead to spatial segregation and widen the differences in the levels of prosperity of the EU regions;
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Emphasises that the objective of territorial cohesion remains indissociable from the challenges of economic and social cohesion and strengthens the European added value of cohesion policy;
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Is of the opinion that ‘concentration, cooperation and connection’ are the key coordinates of territorial cohesion with a view to more balanced territorial development in the EU;
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recognises the increased focus on cities and urban areas as a driver of economic growth; at the same time considers it necessary to foster partnerships and networks, thereby creating the specific conditions enabling rural settlements to participate in integrated activites of a given functional geographical entity;
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Highlights the need to link territorial cooperation programmes more effectively with territorial strategies;
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Points out that territorial cohesion has a horizontal, multi-sectoral character and that Union policies must accordingly contribute to its achievement; reiterates that this concept is not limited to the effects of regional policy but also presupposes coordination with other Union policies that are targeted at sustainable development and offer tangible results at regional level, in order to develop and fully exploit the specific areas of regional potential and increase their impact on the ground, boosting regions’ competitiveness and attractiveness and achieving territorial cohesion;