Activities of Patrice TIROLIEN related to 2012/2289(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Millennium development goals (debate)
Amendments (15)
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. whereas 50 years of donor-driven development policy have created excessive addiction and dependency1; __________________ 1 http://www.ecdpm- talkingpoints.org/african-consultations- post2015-development-agenda.
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
I a. whereas Africa exports substantially more capital to the world in comparison to what it receives in terms of international aid and remittances1; __________________ 1 http://www.ecdpm- talkingpoints.org/african-consultations- post2015-development-agenda.
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for the EU to show leadership and responsibility in the process and to adopt a common and effective position on the principles and goals that should be part of the new post- 2015 development framework; points out, at the same time, that this framework must be universal and global in nature, promoting prosperity and well-being for all and signifying the direct and active involvement of developingall countries in its construction;
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for a renewed approach to poverty eradication which takes into consideration the importance of inclusive growth, redistribution of wealth, environmental sustainability, fighting inequalities, human rights and good governance;
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Calls for the integration of gender mainstreaming into a growth-oriented approach to end poverty and for the inclusion of gender equality into all EU programmes, policies and strategies;
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Recommends the creation of an overarching equality goal, both within and between countries;
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Points out that promoting universal access to waterdrinking water and sanitation, as a horizontal basic social service to achieve all goals, and modern, reliable, affordable, climate-friendly and sustainable energy services for all is a key driver of poverty eradication and inclusive growth;
Amendment 185 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Recalls the commitment made to allocate 0.7 % of gross national income (GNI) to official development assistance (ODA) by 2015; stresses that this level should at least be maintained in a future framework and calls on all Member States to introduce this through binding legislation and to adopt multiannual budget timetables to meet this commitment;
Amendment 187 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Emphasizes the importance of having a budget of the Union that is capable of meeting the challenges facing it, especially in times of crisis and particularly in terms of financing for development; in this regard and in order for the EU budget to no longer be hostage to the single question of the level of payment appropriations, calls for the creation of own resources, such as a financial transaction tax, a share of which should go to Heading IV of the EU budget;
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20 b. Underlines that additionality will be one of the main issues of the post-2015 development financing, given that the climate funds that are needed will exceed current development expenditure; calls on the EU, therefore, to propose that financing sources other than ODA be made available for climate finance, allowing post-2015 discussions to clarify the roles of ODA and adaptation finance in sustainable poverty eradication;
Amendment 195 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22 a. Also reminds EU Member States that have agreed to establish the Financial Transaction Tax to devote part of those funds to the financing of global public goods, including the new development goals;
Amendment 203 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls on the EU to improve and continue to develop blending loans and grants to boost financial resources for development, based and focused on harmonised poverty reduction strategies; calls on the Commission to publish guidelines and precise criteria that clarify the principles that should inform the selection of projects when these new arrangements are implemented;
Amendment 223 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Calls on developing countries to establish a genuine business regulatory framework focusing on a business code of conduct, promotion of full and productive employment and decent work, respect for human rights, and social and environmental protectionstandards;
Amendment 226 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31 a. Considers that the principal aim of support to the private sector should be to lift people in developing countries out of poverty and help strengthen the private sector in developing countries, given that failure to do so would result in unbalanced development and growth;
Amendment 252 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39 a. Urges the EU to lead with one strong and single voice during the discussions on the post-2015 framework and up until the UN Summit;