Activities of Nuno TEIXEIRA related to 2010/2160(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the state of play and future synergies for increased effectiveness between the ERDF and other structural funds PDF (226 KB) DOC (144 KB)
Amendments (9)
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls for a single strategic framework to be proposed, in time for the next financing period after 2013, to ensure a common approach and to capitalise on synergies between all actions which serve on the ground to further cohesion policy objectives as defined by the Treaties and are funded by the ERDF, the Cohesion Fund, the ESF, the EAFRD and the EFF;
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the proposal iset out in the communication on the Budget Review for the adoption by the Commission of a Common Strategic Framework in order to strengthen the integration of EU policies for the delivery of the Europe 2020 strategy; calls in this context for action to foster synergies between funding methods for the EU 2020 strategy's flagship initiatives; points out, however, that increased synergies between actions funded by the above-mentioned five funds within a Common Strategic Framework are pivotal not only for the achievement of Europe 2020 objectives but also and primarily for the achievement of cohesion policy objectives as set by the Treaty;
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that expenditure in the field of cohesion policy must be rationalised by reducing fragmentation of funding instruments and channels, and fostering greater complementarity between the various funding instruments; welcomes the Commission proposal for better prioritisation and a thematic concentration of EU and national resources on a number of priorities in order to achieve reinforced coordination between the funds, with scope for enhancing the strategic nature of this policy; emphasises, however, that Member States, regional and local authorities still need sufficient flexibility to adapt priorities to their specific development needs;
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Believes that this mutual reinforcement and coordination of EU policies can undoubtedly ensure the best possible results from the EU budget; calls for the development of financial engineering initiatives such as the instruments financed by the EIB, and for greater recourse to these instruments;
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Highlights the fact, however, that many Member States face difficulties in coordinating the various funds and have apparently expressed anxiety about the lack of synergy, and even in some cases about overlap, between funds; emphasises, in this respect, that the funds’ complex management rules require a high level of institutional capacity in order to overcome barriers and satisfactorily coordinate their implementation; highlights the importance of co-financing and the need to simplify the rules to make it possible to strengthen synergies between the structural funds;
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Stresses that European added value can and must be achieved through greater synergy among cohesion policy funding instruments and better coordination between these and other funding instruments;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Recalls the important contribution that respect for the subsidiarity principle and multilevel governance principle makes to fostering coordination between the various decision-making bodies and strengthening synergies between the various funding instruments;
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 c (new)
Paragraph 12 c (new)
12c. Believes that the architecture of the future cohesion policy should be simpler, more flexible and capable of facilitating the greatest possible take-up and effectiveness of funds;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)