12 Amendments of Cornelia ERNST related to 2013/2095(INI)
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas cohesion policy, which constitutes the main policy for the development of the EU, contributes to overcoming the economic crisis for most of the Member States; whereas for this reason the benefits of cohesion policy should not be endangered by a mechanism such as the macroeconomic conditionality;
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Highlights the fact that cohesion policy has to tackle the growing youth unemployment in the European Union;
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses the need for the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) to be free of provisions sanctioning regions if there is an excessive deficit;
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Underlines the importance of the Smart Specialisation Strategy as a way of complementing the goals of the Europe 2020 growth strategy by focusing on identifying and maximising areas of competitive strength, sharing best practice and integrating research, innovation and education through EU-wide partnerships; underlines that the smart specialisation is not the only way of conducting economic policy;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Highlights the fact that, while sufficient conditionality measures already exist in cohesion policy, the next programming period will be aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of fundingmight endanger the goals of cohesion policy by making funding conditional on compliance with certain criteria;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Recognises that some Member States have experienced political pressures and, changes of government or austerity measures induced by the fiscal compact that could impede the preparations for the next programming period; highlights the fact that, in cases like these, the advantages of having systems in place that ensure that all administrative work continues regardless of changes in governments are vital to the continued preparations;
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Highlights that it is necessary for the regional dimension to be fully considered; stresses the important role regions play when choosing areas of competitive strength;
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Points out that there is evidence that Member States composed of powerful regional representations are potentially slower in their preparations; highlights the fact that these Member States often have a high number of OPs at regional level reflecting the regional development needs, which might adds to the bureaucracy and might requires stronger control by the central government;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Highlights the fact that for many Member States, transferring methods and mechanisms from the 2007-2013 programming period to the post 2013 period will be a major issue; stresses that ensuring that ongoing projects continue to be effective while new projects are being developed is also a challenge; highlights the fact that bureaucratic alterations such the annual closure and the creation of the accrediting body constitute a challenge for the timely start of the new programming period;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Considers that the examples provided by Member States clearly show that coordination between different measures, OPs and funds need to be improved and that the involvement of local authorities and, regional organisations and social and economic partners need to be enhanced;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
Paragraph 45
45. Welcomes the increased involvement of all the relevant stakeholders, local and regional representatives, NGOs, economic and social partners, private businesses and universities, as illustrated by the examples provided by some Member States; believes that development in cooperation with other organisations and stakeholders representing different economic and social viewpoints is important; calls on the Member States to implement the partnership principle;