5 Amendments of Ricardo CORTÉS LASTRA related to 2009/2234(INI)
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. stressing the fact that, based on the National Strategic Reports for 2009, the Member States appear to have made rather different uses of the instruments, means and methods for facilitating cohesion policy proposed by the Commission to combat the crisis and increase actual expenditure (such as use of 100% financing, changes to the strategic guidelines and the axes and financing for the operational programmes and the response to the simplification of implementing procedures),
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the Structural Funds are powerful instruments, designed for helping the regions in their economic and social restructuring and in promoting territorial cohesion, as well as for implementation of the European Economic Recovery Plan and, in particular, development of competitiveness and job creation, supporting their systematic and effective use;
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Acknowledges the significant problem posed by the reduction in the contribution of national co-financing to programmes, which affects Objective 2, due to the major financial problems of many Member States, and supports Commission policy regarding a ‘100% compensation’ option, following a request by Member States concerning their public expenditure share in co-financed projects;
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Supports the assistance policy for large projects for the regions (financing of EUR 50 million and above) introduced by the Commission in 2009, values the importance of financial engineering instruments and EIB cooperation, especially JASPERS, JEREMIE AND JESSICA and calls for a further increase beyond 25% in the financing provided through JASPERS (Joint Assistance in Supporting Projects in European Regions) with a view to preparation and very rapid implementation of large projects;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Insists that greater flexibility is required in the N+2 rule having regard to the objectives pursued by cohesion policy and the effects of cyclical economic changes on the public finances and private investment;