8 Amendments of Ashley FOX related to 2011/2019(BUD)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the regulation on the citizens’ initiative, which is due to enter into force on 31 March 2011 and to be implemented as from 1 April 2012, requires a thoroughn effective and efficient communication policy and appropriate operating conditions,
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas a proper communication policy should be based on relevant information for the public, such as the steps taken to face up to the euro crisis, the reform of the European electoral system, and the prospects for EU enlargement and the benefits of better integration,
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the Heads of State and Government of France, Finland, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK have previously written in December 2010 to the President of the European Commission to express their view that European public spending cannot be exempt from the considerable efforts made by the Member States to bring their public finances under control,
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that, in order for EU citizens to understand the benefits of further European integration and to be brought closer to Europe, it is crucial to inform themt is important to inform citizens, through a comprehensive communication policy, of the EU policies that most directly affect their everyday lives;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that European political parties and foundations should continue to receive adequate funding, not least with a view to future European electionin view of their role as umbrella organisations for national parties.
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Underlines the need for the budget of the European Union to reflect the fiscal reality found in many, if not all, of the Member States, where a period of national budgetary consolidation is necessary; Urges all parties to consider this strongly, and to respect budgetary discipline and responsibility in future negotiations.
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3c (new)
Paragraph 3c (new)
3c. Considers that institutional and administrative expenditures, such as travel allowances and expenses, should come under greater inspection to ensure all spending is necessary and delivers a quality return for the taxpayer.