18 Amendments of Antigoni PAPADOPOULOU related to 2010/2139(INI)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 a (new)
Paragraph -1 a (new)
-1 a. Having regard to the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the regions "Cohesion policy: Strategic Report 2010 on the implementation of the programmes 2007-2013" (COM (2010) 110;
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 b (new)
Paragraph -1 b (new)
-1 b. Having regard to Council regulation No 1083/2006, of 11 July 2006, laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund ;
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 c (new)
Paragraph -1 c (new)
-1 c. Having regard to the Communication of the Commission "Europe 2020- A strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth" (COM (2010) 2020);
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 d (new)
Paragraph -1 d (new)
-1 d. Having regard to the Council conclusions on the Strategic Report of 2010 by the Commission on the implementation of the Cohesion Policy Programmes adopted at the 3023rd Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg on 14 June 2010;
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 e (new)
Paragraph -1 e (new)
-1 e. Having regard to Article 174 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union on the development of actions leading to the strengthening of the Union's economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 f (new)
Paragraph -1 f (new)
-1 f. Whereas the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion and solidarity among Member states is one of the main objectives of the EU, as stated in Article 3 of the Treaty on the European Union;
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 g (new)
Paragraph -1 g (new)
-1 g. Whereas cohesion policy needs to be an effective and efficient tool to respond to socio-economic challenges brought about by the financial crisis and to reduce disparities between the levels of development of European regions;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 h
Paragraph -1 h
-1 h. Whereas cohesion policy plays a pivotal role on the way towards full achievement of the EU 2020 goals, in particular in the field of employment and social affairs, at all governance levels and all geographical areas;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 i
Paragraph -1 i
-1 i. Whereas the European Social Fund (ESF) should ensure full employment and job opportunities, promoting, among others, the integration of workers into the labour market and reinforcing social inclusion;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission's strategic report on the implementation of the cohesion policy programmes cofinanced by the Structural Funds (2007-2013) (COM(2010)110); considers, however, that in the aftermath of the global economic recession, which changed dramatically the economic landscape in the EU, increased unemployment, dropped economic growth and deteriorated the business environment, the Commission's report should provide a more thorough updated evaluation of the impact of the projects selected, in terms of creating new jobs, reducing socioeconomic disparities, enhancing social inclusion and improving human capital;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the progress already made in implementing projects relevant to the ‘More and better jobs’ Guideline; strongly recommends however that the mobilisation of resourcesall necessary funding should be promptly mobilised and allocated efficiently for the achievement of the poverty reduction target of the Europe 2020 Strategy should become a priorita resource-efficient and competitive economy, inclusive growth and a high-employment economy delivering social and territorial cohesion, which are priority targets of the EU 2020 Strategy;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on Member States to reduce excessive administrative costs and obstacles that hamper policy goals regarding access to employment, combating poverty and, development of skills and ensuring social inclusion; recognises that ‘earmarking’ discipline has improved implementation of the programmes; stresses, however, the necessity to target operations specifically on priorities aiming to satisfy particular needs and demands of various regions, always taking into consideration existing assets and human resources;
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to boost the effectiveness of the ESF in guaranteeing opportunities for European citizens to make themselves employable and adaptable and in generating the conditions for sustainable growth; recalls that the effectiveness of the ESF depends on its capacity to adapt to local problems and specific territorial requirements; underlines the importance of life-long vocational training for all ESF employees;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Bearing in mind that the ESF is a basic tool against poverty, social exclusion and unemployment, calls on the Commission to strengthen the ESF's potential, financial autonomy and flexibility and to simplify procedures, follow-up and controls; emphasizes ESF's role in strengthening the social integration dimension; underlines the need for more transparent ESF policies on allocation of funds and detailed evaluation and scrutiny of tangible results achieved, in terms of employment;
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Recognises the role of the ESF in achieving social objectives and asks the Commission to promote further coherence and links between the ESF and various framework programmes, such as EQUAL and "Europe for Citizens, with a view of establishing better coordination and cooperation among EU policy instruments;
Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Considers that the ESF should promote active participation of citizens in the society and the labour market, creating equal opportunities for all; recalls, thus, the importance of implementing gender-budgeting, to improve human resources and capital, which are essential prerequisites for a competitive knowledge-based economy;
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Calls on Member States to make better use of resources and ameliorate the capacities of local and regional authorities, in particular NGOs and SMEs, for economic, social and territorial development;
Amendment 54 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to enhance monitoring of progress by reinforcing extensive use of core indicators in national strategic reports; underlines the need for the Commission to ask Member States to provide both relevant qualitative and quantifiable elements on the implementation of cohesion policy programmes; emphasises the need for clarification of all national policy achievements in terms of job creation, promotion of equal opportunities and social inclusion for all vulnerable groups.