4 Amendments of Ioannis A. TSOUKALAS related to 2011/0394(COD)
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The Programme should particularly address SMEs, as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC of 6 May 2003 concerning the definition of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. Particular attention should be paid to micro enterprises, enterprises engaged in craft activities and social enterprises. Attention should also be paid to the specific characteristics and requirements of young entrepreneurs, new and potential entrepreneurs and female entrepreneurs, as well as specific target groups, such as migrants and entrepreneurs belonging to socially disadvantaged or vulnerable groups such as persons with disabilities. The Programme should also encourage senior citizens whose experience and informal networks can prove invaluable to become and remain entrepreneurs and promote second chances for entrepreneurs.
Amendment 176 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) strengthening the competitiveness and sustainability of the Union's enterprises including those in the tourism sector, given the significant contribution of this sector to the Union's GDP and job creation and the high proportion of SMEs active in this sector;
Amendment 222 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) To improve framework conditions for the competitiveness and sustainability of Union enterprises including those in the tourism sector, given the significant contribution of this sector to the Union's GDP and job creation and the high proportion of SMEs active in this sector;
Amendment 328 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. Particular attention shall be paid to young entrepreneurs, new and potential entrepreneurs and female entrepreneurs, as well as specific target groups, including senior entrepreneurs whose experience and informal networks can prove invaluable.