4 Amendments of Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL related to 2016/2304(INI)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes with concern that there is a visible gap between the documented results of cohesion policy interventions and the added value of the policy in general, on the one hand, and the perception and recognition of EU-funded projects on the ground, on the other; believes that this gap needs to be addressed urgently, especially given the increased scepticism regarding the EU that can currently be observed in many Member States; calls for the Commission to allocate an adequate amount of financial resources for expanding the scope of the RegioStars award, with the aim of having annual competitions for rewarding the best projects performed at regional level in all Member States; considers that this initiative would allow for the best examples of cohesion policy initiatives to obtain media coverage and therefore be known by public opinion;
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. stress the need for simplification of the rules governing the implementation of cohesion policy and the need to preserve sound financial management while properly communicating this to the public;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Invites the Commission to consider earmarking a dedicated financial envelope for information and communication activities as part of the technical assistance relating to the ESIFs; considers that the ongoing revision of the Common Provisions Regulation in the framework of the simplification presented as part of the MFF mid-term review/revision package provides an excellent opportunity in this context.; calls for national, regional and local managing authorities to adapt their internal structures with the aim of improving their communication capabilities and therebefore making the most efficient use of the funds earmarked for promoting the ESIFs;
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Considers that a higher level of engagement of skateholders and visibility with regard to the implementation of the ESIFs could result an increased number of project applications submitted by Member States and therebefore in a reduction of the under- implementation with regard to the EU budget.