6 Amendments of Elisabeth KÖSTINGER related to 2015/2345(INI)
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. underlines the role of impartial NGOs in a democratic society and thus their need to adhere to democratic values and standards such as accountability, responsible use of ressources and transparency;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomstresses the fact that the EU has a fprinciple of sound financial management and proportionality and the importance of openness, transparency, efficiency and accountability; underlines the importance of the established EU Financial tTransparency sSystem; emphasises, however, that it does not concern only NGOscalls on the European Commission to make information more easily accessible by improving the Transparency System by disclosing detailed information on the funds allocated and disbursed as well as respective projects and results achieved; takes the view, therefore, that the information available about NGOs could, their affiliated associations and sub-contractors shall be made clearer, in order to improve public understanding of their role;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. underlines the role of the European Court of Auditors in the continuous audit of NGOs and their funds received.
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Takes the view that a public register of EU-funded NGOs should be set up and that it should also give details of the amount and purpose of the subsidies paid out as well as the final beneficiary;
Amendment 55 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. calls on the Commission to urgently establish a common and consistent definition of Non Governmental Organisation to ensure uniform accounting and traceability of funds and the aforementioned interoperability between directorates general;
Amendment 57 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. calls for the establishment of a single standardized, highly recognisable "EU funded" logo and the obligation for every direct and indirect beneficiary of EU funds to display it in a highly visible manner on their public presentation (such as webpages, promotional material);