Activities of António Fernando CORREIA DE CAMPOS related to 2012/2134(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on improving access to finance for SMEs
Amendments (5)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Acknowledges that SMEs contribute enormouslyNotes that 99% of all European businesses are SMEs, providing 85% of employment, and believes that SMEs are thus the driving force in the European economy, having the prime responsibility for the to the creation of employment, sustainable growth and innovation;
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Recalls the variability of SMEs according to investment and innovation criteria and recommends differentiate methods of analyse and support for each model;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses that increased taxation imposed by fiscal adjustment plans in Member States under intervention makes life very difficult for SMEs and consumers; calls for measures allowing SMEs to apply more easily for EU and national programmes and funding; urges the Commission to come forward with an impact assessment study on fiscal adjustment, specifically focusing on SMEs;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to support the Business Angels and ensure adequate fiscal support for this funding model;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Underlines the importance of reducing formalities required to start up a new business and asks the Commission to study the best practices in all Member States and promote the dissemination of success stories;