Activities of Kerstin WESTPHAL related to 2016/2326(INI)
Reports (1)
REPORT on building blocks for a post-2020 EU cohesion policy PDF (430 KB) DOC (75 KB)
Amendments (4)
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the horizontal and cross- cutting approach of cohesion policy, providing a framework for mobilising and coordinating national and subnational actors and directly engaging them in working together towards reaching EU priorities through co-financed projects;
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines that the current categorisation of regions, the thematic objectives and the performance framework have demonstrated the value of cohesion policy and should be consolidated; asks the Commission to present ideas for greater flexibility, such as an unallocated reserve or a simplification of re-programming, in order to adapt ESIF investments to unforeseen events and to the specific needs of each region, also addressing the effects of globalisation at regional and local level;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Highlights the need to simplify the cohesion policy’s management system at all governance levels in order to make it more accessible and effective; asks the Commission to offer more possibilities for e-cohesion and to introduce a digital platform for information for applicants and beneficiaries; supports the conclusions and recommendations hitherto adopted by the ‘High Level Group monitoring simplification for beneficiaries of ESI Funds’;
Amendment 301 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council and the Commission as well as the Member States and their parliaments and the Committee of the Regions.