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2010/03/25
Results of vote in Parliament
- Results of vote in Parliament
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T7-0086/2010
summary
The European Parliament adopted by 558 votes to 48, with 16 abstentions, a resolution on the priorities for the 2011 budget – Section III – Commission.Parliament recalls that the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2007-2013 provides for an overall level of commitment appropriations (CA) of EUR 142.629 billion - representing a potential maximum increase of only 0.83% over the 2010 budget - of payment appropriations (PA) of EUR134.263 billion - an increase of 9.2% over the 2010 budget. Members note that these amounts represent only about 1% of the EU’s Gross National Income (GNI).Discrepancy between commitment and payment appropriations: Parliament stresses that discrepancy between CA and PA in the MFF amounts to EUR 8.366 billion. Despite a gap of only EUR 6.689 billion for 2010 in the MFF, the budget that was finally adopted shows a gap of EUR 18.515 billion owing to further reductions in payments. It reiterates its concerns over increased discrepancies between CA and PA, which result in deficits in the long run. Revision of the financial framework to respond to challenges facing the EU: Parliament stresses that it is absolutely essential to revise the MFF in depth. It expects the Council MFF regulation to be adopted on the basis of COM(2010)0072 final and the forthcoming IIA to be adopted on the basis of COM(2010)0073 final, to allow for greater flexibility. It also notes that with the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty, the strengthening of a number of EU policies will require additional financial capacity for the EU and call on the Commission (in the context of the mid-term revision of programmes adopted by codecision) to provide it with a detailed overview of the budgetary implications in all sections.Priorities for the 2011 budget: recalling that the EU, within the constraints of the MFF, was able to find some European added value on top of the national efforts made in Member States to combat the economic and financial crisis, by adopting a European Economic Recovery Plan (EERP), Parliament notes that the overall economic situation in the EU is still not satisfactory. In this context of economic slowdown, it stressed that some of the priorities would need to be developed and supported by the EU budget with greatest priority being accorded to citizens and their needs as well as youth policy:focus on youth: according to the Parliament, young people should receive special attention when defining the EU’s medium-and long-term priorities. In their view, it is time to define a youth policy in the broadest sense. In this regard, MEPs insist on the development of instruments enabling the encouragement of language learning and dialogue among cultures because, among young people, it is possible to obtain a greater awareness of European issues. Efforts should also be made to facilitate their mobility; capitalise on innovation: Parliament points out that innovation and the digital agenda are essential for economic development and job creation in Europe. It therefore calls for special attention to be given to new skills, including numerical skills and entrepreneurship through research. The European Union should focus its efforts on giving active support to innovative technologies, in particular green technologies that will help overcome the economic crisis, to ensuring the access of SMEs to markets and to making the EU a leading sustainable and competitive economy; promote equality of opportunity: Parliament also stresses the promotion of equal opportunities and the transition from education to integration in the labour market (including through the actions of the European Social Fund). It recalls that 2011 has been designated European Year of voluntary activities and stress that volunteering can help people acquire new skills and abilities, thus promoting their social integration; regional development: Parliament underlines the decisive role played by SMEs in the development of disadvantaged regions at a structural level, especially in rural areas. Efforts should therefore be encouraged in this area. It believes that the EU should provide financial incentives at all levels of government (national, regional and local) to increase benefits for all Member States;support for entrepreneurship: Parliamentbelieves that support should continue for all programmes and instruments promoting entrepreneurship in rural areas, giving support to newly established firms in their start-up phase and encouraging exchanges of experiences between young entrepreneurs. In this respect, they say they will follow closely the legislative proposals to be submitted in this context by the Commission; combat climate change: Parliament points out that climate change has an impact on Europe's environment, economy and society. In this context, it underlines the importance of an integrated and coordinated approach on EU level to support and strengthen measures at national, regional and local level. It considers it necessary to build up further appropriate policy responses and to develop a knowledge base which is also made available to other countries. It reiterates its conviction that still the EU budget does not reflect satisfactorily this general context to mitigate climate change;strengthen transnational cooperation: Parliament also calls for a focus on regional cooperation (including in the framework of Euro-regions) and call for more pilot projects promoting cross-border cooperation in economic, social and cultural development between regions within the European Union.2020 strategy: Parliamentwelcomes the Commission’s paper on strategy for the future: “EU 2020”. However, it considers that this strategy should place greater emphasis on the fight against unemployment. It stresses that the 2011 budget should adopt clear and proactive measures to give more substance to the EU2020 strategy, particularly in the fields of climate change, environment and social policies. Members do not want it to be confined to vague targets, as was the frustrating experience of the Lisbon strategy. Instead, they want to make clear and ambitious financial commitments in the budget framework to ensure the success of the EU 2020 strategy and to prove that the EU is ready to take the lead on these crucial issues. They call on the Commission to take account of this commitment when adopting its draft budget.2011 Budget Strategy: Parliament says it will use the entire arsenal offered by the IIA of 17 May 2006 to mobilise funds for the priorities identified. It could, for example, be possible to transfer some funds from other instruments or programmes that have not operated well in order to fund certain priorities. It stresses, however, that funding priorities through the reallocation of funds should not undermine fundamental EU policies, such as cohesion policies, structural policies or the common agricultural policy.Parliament stresses that, following the entry into force of the provisions of the new Treaty, it does not intend to curb its budgetary prerogatives. In regard to each of the budget lines, Parliament expressed the following remarks:Heading 1a: it calls on the Commission to submit a progress report on the implementation of the European economic recovery plan. It stresses that the priorities for 2011, in view of the EU 2020 strategy, will be financed mainly from this heading, and that the Lisbon Treaty’s extension of EU competences (e.g. in space policy and tourism) is likely to have budgetary implications. It also points to "lifelong education and training" as a means of strengthening youth policy. This programme should incorporate new aspects that would facilitate the establishment of a clear link between education and the labour market. They call in particular, for increased efforts to be made to enhance the mobility of young people and to promote first jobs for young people (via a programme called "Erasmus first job"). Parliament takes the view that the lifelong learning programme, by focusing on education and vocational training, supports the efforts to be made with regard to youth in particular to their access to autonomy. Further efforts are required in the field of investment in transport, in particular via the trans-European transport network (TEN-T), with special attention accorded to funding transport safety. Parliament also cites the need to finance other crucial elements that are still pending, such as the financial supervision package and the decommissioning of the Kozloduy nuclear plant (75 million EUR in 2011);Heading 1b: Parliament, once again, stresses the need to simplify the framework and the implementation of actions in the context of the cohesion and structural policies. While welcoming the considerable progress in this area, it calls for further efforts to be made in the implementation of projects. The Commission is called upon to work closely with those Member States which reported a low take-up rate during the previous programming period to improve the situation. It emphasises that improving the performance and quality of expenditure should be a guiding principle to achieve the optimal use of the EU’s budget; Heading 2: expressing its concern about the narrow margin in Heading 2, Parliament urges the Commission to closely monitor agricultural markets. In terms of budgetary priorities, it would like to ensure that, in 2010 and 2011, the fight against climate change remains high on the Union’s post-Copenhagen political agenda. It considers that sustainable development remains an ongoing responsibility vis-à-vis future generations. Parliament therefore urges the Commission to provide a clear action plan and timetable for the implementation of appropriations under the EU action programme to combat climate change. It also stresses that the transport sector offers great potential in the fight against climate change and urges the Commission to give priority to "decarbonisation" measures in all transport modes. In passing, it recalls that the release of the reserve on this line will depend on the Commission’s proposals. It calls on the Commission to provide for, in the 2011 budget, the means to address the new needs arising from the economic crisis among farmers and for a report on the measures taken to combat the dairy crisis introduced in the 2010 budget. In addition, it considers that a permanent approach needs to be presented in this area with concrete proposals to deal with price volatility in dairy and other commodity markets; Heading 3a: Parliament reiterates its intention to maintain a level of financing commensurate with the establishment of an area of freedom, security and justice in the European Union. It stresses the importance of full and effective implementation, enforcement and evaluation of existing instruments in this area. It is therefore necessary to reassess the relevance of financial instruments and resources available in this area in light of the Stockholm Programme goals, for example, in the fields of migration, border control and management, data protection and anti-terrorism. In this connection, it recalls that a number of programmes will soon be undergoing a mid-term review, which could require a reconsideration of the financial means allocated to them. Overall, Members feel that there is a need to strengthen immigration policy and policy to assist the integration of immigrants and that further efforts are required to harmonise Member States’ immigration policies. Members state, moreover, that they intend to conduct a thorough review of the transition from SIS to SIS II, which has experienced repeated delays and uncertainties, before deciding whether to maintain the level of funding foreseen. They reserve the right to hold in reserve any funds pertaining to the migration to SIS II, pending the outcome of the analysis under way; Heading 3b: covering actions in areas such as youth, culture, people, etc., Parliament recalls that this heading is one of Parliament’s flagship priorities. It indicates that it will monitor closely the implementation of projects, both from a qualitative and quantitative perspective. It regrets, however, that the ceiling for this heading in the 2011 budget has increased by only EUR 15 million compared to the 2010 budget – something that it considers to be unjustified;Heading 4: as was the case in recent years, Parliament points out, once again, the constant and almost unbearable pressure affecting the financing of the EU’s activities as a global player. This is, in particular, because of the low financial margin of this heading. It stresses, once again, the importance of providing the Union with sufficient funds to enable it to fulfil its tasks (e.g. the CFSP budget, as planned for 2011, might prove to have been underestimated). It points to the need for a revision of the 2006 Inter-Institutional Agreement on budgetary discipline concerning Parliament's prerogatives regarding the CFSP/CSDP budget under the Lisbon Treaty, including the need for new rules on the flexible use of the CFSP budget for civilian CSDP missions and the full transparency over military crisis management operations, in particular the use of the start-up fund. Parliament also points out that 2011 will be the first year that the European External Action Service (EEAS) will be fully operational. It therefore intends to give it the necessary administrative means to fulfil its mission. Parliament recalls, in this regard, that, under the Treaty and in accordance with the common intention to strengthen Parliament's involvement in the shaping and management of the EU’s external relations, it will fully exercise its scrutiny over the budget and budgetary control of EEAS. It recalls that full budgetary transparency regarding the establishment plan of the Service needs to be ensured and that its likely "sui generis" nature will probably entail the creation of a new section in the EU budget. Parliament emphasises that, via the abolition of unnecessary duplications, the new Service should result in economies of scale. It also calls for: i) additional information on the funding commitment made by the Union to support developing countries in their fight against climate change, ii) a more ambitious plan to help Haiti (with new funding sources), iii) appropriate funding for the Western Balkans and the eastern partnership, iv) appropriate financing of accompanying measures for bananas (without resorting again to the existing, already very tight margin). Lastly, Parliament notes that the European Union is mobilising all its resources, in addition to existing programmes, in order to support peace-building and reconstruction measures in conflict zones, namely in Georgia, Afghanistan, the Middle East and in sub-Saharan Africa. Members consider it unacceptable to substitute new priorities for existing ones;Heading 5: with a view to gaining a better understanding of the requirements of this heading, Parliament stressed the need to be transparent and forward-looking with regard to a number of questions with major financial implications, such as staffing requirements, pensions, real estate policy, outsourcing policy and administrative versus operational functions and trends. Regarding the salary issue, Parliament points out that the increase adopted by the Council in December 2009 was 1.85%, i.e. only half of the percentage resulting from the ‘method’, and that, depending on the outcome of the court case resulting from the challenge lodged by the Commission and the European Parliament, the difference, with retroactive effect, could amount to about EUR 135 million across all the institutions. Parliament calls on the Commission to state its view as to the criteria to be applied in order to define total administrative expenditure and to continue to provide a clear description of those areas outside Heading 5. It requests that all administrative expenditure be included in Heading 5. Procedure for adoption of the 2011 budget: Parliament points out that the budgetary procedure for the adoption of the 2011 budget will be the first to be conducted entirely under the new provisions introduced by the Lisbon Treaty. It recalls that it agreed, with the Council and the Commission, on transitional measures until the necessary legal acts defining the rules on these matters enter into force. It therefore awaits agreement with the Council and the Commission on principles and methods of organisation, preparation and operation of the Conciliation Committee in order to ensure that the budget procedure runs smoothly. In this context, Parliament’s Committee on Budgets would be instructed to negotiate these principles with the Council and the Commission.
- 2010/03/24 Debate in Parliament
- 2010/03/09 Committee report tabled for plenary, single reading
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2010/03/04
Vote in committee, 1st reading/single reading
Documents
- Committee report tabled for plenary, single reading: A7-0033/2010
- Debate in Parliament: Debate in Parliament
- Results of vote in Parliament: Results of vote in Parliament
- Decision by Parliament, 1st reading/single reading: T7-0086/2010
Amendments | Dossier |
118 |
2010/2004(BUD)
2010/02/26
BUDG
118 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Notes that, for 2011, the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2007-2013 provides for an overall level of commitment appropriations (CA) of EUR 142 269 billion, representing a potential maximum increase of only 0.83% over the 2010 budget as adopted by the European Parliament (EUR 141 453 billion in CA); notes that the level of payment appropriations (PA) is set at EUR 134 263 billion, an increase of 9.2% over the 2010 budget (EUR 122 937 billion in PA); recalls that these amounts are
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Recalls that the EU was able to react collectively to the financial and economic crisis by adopting an ambitious European Economic Recovery Plan (EERP), but notes that the overall economic situation in the EU is still
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 41 41.Points out that, following an amending budget for 2010, 2011 will be the first fully operational year for the European External Action Service (EEAS); intends to provide the EEAS with the necessary means to fulfil its mission, but recalls that, under the treaty and in full accordance with the common intention to increase the EP’s involvement in the shaping and management of the EU’s external relations, it will fully exercise its scrutiny over the budget and budgetary control of EEAS; underlines that full budgetary transparency regarding the establishment plan of the EEAS needs to be ensured;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 41 41. Points out that, following an amending budget for 2010, 2011 will be the first fully operational year for the European External Action Service (EEAS); intends to provide the EEAS with the necessary means to fulfil its mission, especially with regard to the civil crisis management capabilities of the EEAS but recalls that, under the
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 41 41. Points out that, following an amending budget for 2010, 2011 will be the first fully operational year for the European External Action Service (EEAS); intends to provide the EEAS with the necessary administrative means to fulfil its mission, but recalls that, under the treaty and in full accordance with the common intention to increase the EP’s involvement in the shaping and management of the EU’s external relations, it will fully exercise its scrutiny over the budget and budgetary control of EEAS;
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 42 42. Expresses its concerns over the scarcity
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 43 43. Reaffirms its firm commitment to assist the Haitian people to the largest possible extent in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that has struck their country; asks the Commission to present, on the basis of an extensive needs assessment, the most ambitious assistance plan possible for Haiti; recalls that such a plan should not jeopardise existing cooperation with other developing and less advanced countries, and should consist
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 43 43. Reaffirms its firm commitment to assist the Haitian people to the largest possible extent in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that has struck their country; asks the Commission to present, on the basis of an extensive needs assessment, the most ambitious assistance plan possible for Haiti; recalls that such a plan should not jeopardise existing cooperation with other developing and less advanced countries, and should consist mainly of new funding sources; recalls its position on establishing a permanent EU Civil Protection Force respecting the voluntary nature of Member States' participation and based on the principle of burden sharing;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 43 43.
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 44 44. Points out that the EU is currently mobilising all its resources, in addition to existing programmes, in order to support peace-building and reconstruction efforts in conflict zones,
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 44 a new 44 a. Recalls the importance of appropriate funding for the stabilisation of the Western Balkans´ region, and for its gradual integration into the European Union;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 45 45. Emphasises that the Eastern
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Recalls that the EU was able to react collectively to the financial and economic crisis by adopting a
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 45 a new 45a. Recalls that the theme of the VI EU- LAC Summit of Heads of State and Government to be held in 2010 will be "Innovation and technology for sustainable development and social inclusion", as the Latin American region is the most unequal on the planet; in this context, hopes that the priorities that emerge from the Summit are given all due attention;
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 46 46. Recalls that the issue of the financing of ‘banana accompanying measures’, following the Geneva Agreement on trade on bananas, was not dealt with during the
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 46 46. Recalls that the issue of the financing of ‘banana accompanying measures’, following the Geneva Agreement on trade on bananas, was not dealt with during the conciliation for the 2010 budget; expresses its strong opposition to the proposal to use heading 4 margins for such financing (EUR 25 million per year), which was not foreseen in the MFF and believes that this item deserves an appropriate multiannual financing solution;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 48 48. Stresses the need to be transparent and forward-looking on a number of issues with major financial implications, such as staffing needs, pensions,
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 49 49. Points out that, with respect to salaries and pensions, the increase adopted by the Council in December 2009 was 1.85%, i.e. only half of the percentage resulting from the ‘method’, and that, depending on the outcome of the court case resulting from the challenge lodged by the Commission and the European Parliament, the difference, with retroactive effect, could amount to about EUR 140 million across all the institutions;
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 50 50.
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution New subtitle after paragraph 53 The procedure for the adoption of the 2011 annual budget
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 53 a new Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 53 b new Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10 Stresses that youth is tremendously important both now and for the future of the EU, and that it should be given particular attention in the course of defining our mid-and long-term priorities; points out that youth
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Stresses that youth is tremendously important both now and for the future of the EU, and that it should be given particular attention in the course of defining our mid-and long-term priorities; points out that youth, in all its related aspects, represents a key resource for EU and should be seen as a cross-policy theme; investing in youth is investing in the future; this investment should be done as early as possible and in a coordinated manner across policy areas;
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Stresses that youth is tremendously important both now and for the future of the EU, and that it should be given particular attention in the course of defining our mid-and long-term priorities; points out that youth, in all its related aspects, represents a key resource
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Stresses that youth, and particularly the education and training thereof, is tremendously important both now and for the future of the EU, and that it should be given particular attention in the course of defining our mid-and long-term priorities; points out that youth, in all its related aspects, represents a key resource for the EU and should be seen as a cross-policy theme;
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Stresses that youth is tremendously important both now and for the future of the EU, and that it should be given particular attention in the course of defining our mid-and long-term priorities; points out that youth, in all its related aspects, represents a key resource for EU and should be seen as a cross-policy theme, in line with the recently adopted "EU Youth Strategy";
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Stresses that youth polic
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Stresses that youth policy must be defined broadly, encompassing the ability of individuals to change positions and status several times throughout their lives, switching without restriction among settings such as apprenticeships, academic or professional environments and vocational training; takes the view that for youth employment policy to be effective, training must be matched to labour market demand; stresses the importance of facilitating dialogue between the business fabric, academic establishments and training bodies in order to develop concrete measures in support of employment and social inclusion;
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Stresses that youth policy must be defined broadly, encompassing the ability of individuals to change positions and status several times throughout their lives, switching without restriction among settings such as apprenticeships, academic or professional environments and vocational training; one of the objectives should be the transition from the education system to the labour market;
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Recalls that, in addition to considerations regarding the MFF ceilings for the remaining years (2011-2013), the budgetary authority has been obliged to revise the MFF several times because it did not allow the EU to react properly and satisfactorily to various challenges that have arisen in recent year
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11a new 11a. Believes that instruments promoting the study of languages and intercultural dialogue must be introduced and form the centrepiece of public sector youth measures; these could generate an increase in awareness of European issues among the public, aimed at the acquisition of an increasingly rooted European identity;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution paragraph 11a new 11a. Special attention should be devoted to new skills, such as e-skills and entrepreneurship aspects;
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Is convinced, in the context of the global economic slowdown, that the EU
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Is convinced, in the context of the global economic slowdown, that the EU should concentrate its efforts on actively supporting innovative technologies that are making an essential contribution to overcoming the economic crisis and establishing the EU as a leading competitive economy; notes that the smooth implementation of the R&D programmes should be guaranteed in order to achieve this goal;
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Is convinced, in the context of the global economic slowdown, that the EU should concentrate its efforts on actively supporting innovative and in particular green technologies that are making an essential contribution to overcoming the economic crisis and establishing the EU as a leading sustainable and competitive economy;
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Is convinced, in the context of the global economic slowdown, that the EU should concentrate its efforts on actively supporting innovative and climate change reducing technologies that are making an essential contribution to overcoming the economic crisis and establishing the EU as a leading competitive economy;
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Is convinced, in the context of the global economic slowdown, that the EU
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a new 12a. Stresses in this context that SMEs play a decisive role in the development of structurally disadvantaged regions, particularly in rural areas, and thus in boosting the whole EU economy; points out therefore the need to launch more pilot projects for SMEs for the development of rural areas;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Recalls, in this respect, that
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Recalls that, in addition to considerations regarding the MFF ceilings for the remaining years (2011-2013), the budgetary authority has been obliged to revise the MFF several times because it did not allow the EU to react properly and satisfactorily to various challenges that have arisen in recent years; reiterates its conviction that an in-depth review and revision of the MFF is an absolute necessity and expects the Commission to present its report as defined by Declaration 3 of the IIA mid-2010;
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Recalls, in this respect, that research has always been identified as an activity
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a new 13 a. Recalls the importance of innovation and the digital agenda for economic development and job creation in Europe;
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Underlines that mobility, as a freedom enshrined in the treaties and an essential condition for the functioning of a genuine internal market within the EU, must be regarded as a prerequisite for all support actions in favour of youth; considers innovation and research to be empty shells if mobility is not fully granted, and is
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Underlines that mobility, as a freedom enshrined in the treaties and an essential condition for the functioning of a genuine internal market within the EU, must be regarded as
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a new 14 a. Stresses that transport is an essential element of the European economy, enabling the mobility of persons, goods and knowledge across borders; underlines that transport is a vector of equality and social mobility, for young people in particular, since it opens up opportunities and improves exchanges in the field of knowledge and training;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Is of the opinion that support for entrepreneurship and SMEs is a cornerstone of EU policy on youth
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Is of the opinion that support for entrepreneurship and SMEs is a cornerstone of EU policy on youth and innovation; this appropriation is also intended to provide funding for the Small Business Act (SBA), as announced in the Commission Communication entitled Think Small First: A Small Business Act for Europe (COM(2008)0394); this appropriation aims in particular to facilitate access to financing for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), to facilitate their participation in public procurement and European initiatives and to promote their skills and innovation capacity; recalls that it has put forward several pilot projects and preparatory actions in recent years with the aim of supporting young entrepreneurs, promoting interconnections between SMEs and enhancing worker mobility, and underlines that it will closely monitor the legislative proposals to be presented following the completion of these projects and actions;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Is of the opinion that support for entrepreneurship and SMEs is a cornerstone of EU policy on youth and innovation; is convinced that in order to achieve that objective it is necessary to continue to support projects for experience exchanges between young entrepreneurs in the EU; recalls that it has put forward several pilot projects and preparatory actions in recent years with the aim of supporting young entrepreneurs, promoting interconnections between SMEs and
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Is of the opinion that support for entrepreneurship and SMEs is a
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 a new 15a. Bearing in mind, the important role youth will have to play in recovering from the current financial and economic crisis, believes that the promotion of equal opportunities and better facilitation of the transition from education to the integration into the labour market should be emphasised and enhanced also within the European Social Fund as the EU can no longer afford that especially the youth suffers from poverty, bad education systems and high unemployment;
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Points out that the 2011 budget is the fourth of seven under the current MFF, and emphasises that point 37 of the IIA on the
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Recalls that 2011 has been designated as the European Year of Voluntary Activities Promoting Active Citizenship; and 2010 the European Year for combating poverty and social exclusion; points out that volunteering plays a crucial role in many sectors as varied and diverse as, inter alia, education, health, social care and development policy, and that it can provide people with new skills and competences, thereby improving their employability and contributing to social inclusion;
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a new 16 a. Points out that climate change has an impact on Europe’s environment, economy and society; in this context, underlines the importance of an integrated and coordinated approach on EU level to support and strengthen measures at national, regional and local level; considers it necessary to build up further appropriate policy responses and to develop a knowledge base which is also made available to other countries; reiterates its conviction that still the EU budget does not reflect satisfactorily this general context to mitigate climate change;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a new 17a. emphasises the importance of transnational cooperation by regions within the Euroregions framework and their importance in deepening European integration; calls therefore for the establishment of more pilot projects to promote cross-border economic, social and cultural cooperation among regions within the EU;
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18.
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18.
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Stresses that it intends to use all the means provided for in the IIA of 17 May 2006 to mobilise funds for these priorities, and underlines that this financial effort may necessitate the shifting of funds from other instruments or programmes; considers that th
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Stresses that it intends to use all the means provided for in the IIA of 17 May 2006 to mobilise funds for these priorities
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Stresses that it intends to use all the means provided for in the IIA of 17 May 2006 to mobilise funds for these priorities, and underlines that this financial effort may necessitate the shifting of funds from other instruments or programmes;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Takes the view that a clear and comprehensive presentation of the EU’s budget is necessary, and intends pay close attention to the financial programming and the modifications made by recent major budgetary agreements; welcomes the Commission’s improved presentation of its financial programming documents and calls for further clarification of the breakdown between operational and administrative expenditure; while recognising that this distinction might be difficult to make in some cases; recalls that adequate administrative expenditure is necessary for running the programmes;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Recalls that the financing of these priorities through the reallocation of funds must not be detrimental to traditional EU policies such as the cohesion or structural policies, since cohesion policy, by its unique multilevel governance structure and horizontal character, is predestined to play an important role in the implementation of the EU2020 strategy, furthering subsidiarity by means of a bottom-up approach and enhancing acceptance and mobilizing support by the citizens of the Union; points out that these policies fulfil the founding principle of the EU, namely social inclusion and solidarity amongst Member States and regions;
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Points out that the strengthening of a number of policies at EU level following the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Recalls that the financing of these priorities through
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Recalls that the financing of these priorities through the reallocation of funds must not be detrimental to traditional EU policies such as the cohesion or structural policies and the Common Agricultural Policy; points out that these policies fulfil the founding principle of the EU, namely social inclusion and solidarity amongst Member States and regions;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Recalls that a number of policies and measures constituting the EERP are covered under this heading, together with a great number of multiannual programmes (CIP, FP7, TENs, etc.) which will have reached maturity in 2011; calls on the Commission to present a follow-up report on the implementation of the EERP including on measures entrusted to the EIB;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Underlines that the priorities for 2011, in view of the EU 2020 strategy, will be financed mainly from this heading, and that the Lisbon Treaty’s extension of EU competences (for example in space policy) is likely to have budgetary implications; emphasises that space policy seeking to promote European scientific and technological progress and industrial competitiveness needs increased EU budgetary means;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Underlines that the priorities for 2011, in view of the EU 2020 strategy, will be financed mainly from this heading, and that the Lisbon Treaty’s extension of EU competences
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Underlines that the priorities for 2011, in view of the EU 2020 strategy, will be financed mainly from this heading, and that the Lisbon Treaty's extension of EU competences (for example in space policy and tourism) is likely to have budgetary implications;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 a new 25a. Refers to Title XII, Article 195 on 'Tourism' of the Treaty of Lisbon, and demands that full and close attention should be paid to the promotion and networking of cross-border sustainable tourism initiatives that contribute to soft mobility, climate protection and the creation of a favourable environment for the development of small and medium enterprises;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Takes the view that the lifelong learning programme, by focusing on education and vocational training, supports the efforts to be made with regard to youth; stresses that this programme should cover the activities planned at the beginning of the programming period and integrate possible new developments, allowing, inter alia, for a clear link to be established between education and the labour market, both of which are crucial for economic development and recovery; stresses the request, already approved by the Parliament, to move forward with a specific mobility programme to promote youth first jobs called "Erasmus First Job";
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Takes the view that the lifelong learning programme, by focusing on education and vocational training, supports the efforts to be made with regard to youth in particular to their access to autonomy; stresses that this programme should cover the activities planned at the beginning of the programming period and integrate possible new developments, allowing, inter alia, for a clear link to be established between education and the labour market, both of which are crucial for economic development and recovery;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 a new 26 a. Underlines the priorities of Research, Innovation and Digital Agenda, that are crucial elements for a sustainable development in Europe; recalls the importance of programmes contributing to this objective, such as the European Institute of Innovation and Technology;
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Points out that the strengthening of a number of policies at EU level following
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 a new 26a. Recalls that, in the context of Europe's economic recovery, investment in transport particularly via investment in the TEN-Ts, has a crucial role to play in driving forward growth and employment as well as in advancing Europe's economic and environmental interests;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 b new 26b. Attaches high importance to transport safety in all modes and considers, particularly after the recent tragic railway accidents and the continuing high level of road fatalities, that the EU should boost co-funding efforts within the TEN-Ts and other financing instruments for improving safety systems;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 a new 27a. Supports the prolongation of the financing of the decommissioning of the Kozluduy power plant, for 2010-2013; recalls that this prolongation was not foreseen in the current MFF and that, consequently, further financing of the decommissioning of the Kozluduy power plant deserves an appropriate multiannual funding solution, without prejudice to the financing of existing multi-annual programmes and actions;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 b new 27b. Recalls that, with the Lisbon Treaty, the EU now has a space policy; underlines the need to assure sufficient financing to fulfil the ambitions of this policy;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. Is therefore extremely worried by the sharp decrease in appropriations foreseen in the MFF, amounting to a huge drop of EUR 1875 billion compared with the 2010 budget; understands that the financing of the EERP partially explains this situation, but remains absolutely convinced that an ambitious, consistent
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 a new Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 b new 28 b. Recalls that approximately €4.5 billion of the ESF and ERDF for the financial period 2006-2007 were not taken up by Member States, and these funds were used for other budgetary needs; the final result for the take-up rate under the ECF is still not available, the time deadline beings 31 December 2010);
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 c new 28c new. Stresses that in order to avoid having at least the same non-utilisation rate (2.2%) for the financial period 2007- 2013, it is necessary to ask the Commission to ensure closer and more regular work with the Member States, who did not utilise funds for 2000-2006 and would probably not utilise EU structural funds for the period 2007-2013;
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Takes the view that
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Takes the view that the key focus when assessing the cohesion and structural policies should be their simplification and implementation in both quantitative and qualitative terms; welcomes the submission of MCS (Management and Control Systems) descriptions by the Member States for almost all operational programmes, and the Commission’s 87% approval rate by the end of 2009; expects, therefore, a considerable increase in interim payments in 2010 and 2011;
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Underlines that the remaining improvements needed in this respect, notably as regards the DGs within the RELEX family and pre-accession, are crucial both in order to ensure better- informed decision-making by the budgetary authority and with a view to deriving full benefit from the introduction of activity-based budgeting and strategic planning and programming within the Commission, especially when taking into account the new tasks and challenges foreseen by the Lisbon Treaty;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 a new 29 a. Recalls that strengthening economic, social and territorial cohesion is one of the fundamental objectives of the EU as laid down in the Treaty of Lisbon; considers, therefore, that reinforcing EU cohesion policy should remain a high priority for 2011; highlights the need for a close monitoring of the N+2, N+3 rule and requests that full and updated information be delivered to the budgetary authority in time, in particular on budgetary commitments that are in danger of being cancelled;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 a new 29a. Points out that amendments have recently been adopted to Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund, and to Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 on the European Regional Development Fund; wonders what impact the Commission estimates these amendments will have on the level of payments in the coming years - considering also the effect of the late launch of the 2007-2013 programming period - and to what extent it will take this into account in its draft budget;
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Recalls the Joint Declaration adopted in conciliation last November, calling for a simplification of implementing procedures and urging the Member States to make use of the possibility of revising their operational programmes in order better to
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Recalls the Joint Declaration adopted in conciliation last November, calling for a simplification of implementing procedures and urging the Member States to make use of the possibility of revising their operational programmes in order better to address the effects of the economic crisis; welcomes, in this respect, the current revision of the General Regulation on Structural Funds 2007-2013 that aims at improving simplification in the management of the funds as well as introducing measures to enable Member States tackle the consequences of the economic crisis; requests that these provisions are implemented without further delay in the Member States;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 a new 30a new. Insists that improving implementation and the quality of spending should constitute a guiding principle for achieving the optimal use of the EU budget; calls on the Commission and the Member States to gear their efforts in this direction and monitor closely the implementation of policies on the ground;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 a new 30 a. Expresses its concern about the narrow margin in Heading 2a, which could lead to the application of the financial discipline according to Article 11 of Regulation 73/2009, if agricultural commodity prices show a similar pattern of volatility as in recent years; urges the Commission to closely monitor agriculture markets in order to prevent such a situation; argues for a sufficient margin in Heading 2a in the 2011 budget;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 a new 30a. Points out also that the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 and currently under discussion in Parliament could, if adopted, have repercussions for the budget; wonders how the Commission intends to factor the potential amendments into the equation and what the effect on the budget would be of a prospective derogation from the rule on automatic decommitment with retrospective effect;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 b new 30b. Notes that in recent years the level of payments has remained somewhat low and expresses its concern at the widening gap between commitment appropriations and payment appropriations (RAL) under this heading; also considers it a priority to make optimum use of ESF resources in 2011 in order to boost the competitiveness of European enterprises and overcome the economic and financial crisis; points out that this will require the availability of sufficient payment appropriations;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. Recalls that the abolition of the distinction between compulsory and non- compulsory expenditure in the budgetary procedure will profoundly change the traditional interinstitutional dialogue ... (rest unchanged);
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 a new 32a. Emphasises that the continuing process of ageing in agriculture dictates that efforts be made towards generational turnover, with a view to keeping agriculture competitive and able to meet the new environmental challenges post-Copenhagen;
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Recalls that the
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 33. Expects the fight against climate change to remain high on the EU’s ‘post- Copenhagen’ political agenda in 2010 and 2011, and recalls that, as part of a broader approach, sustainable development is an ongoing responsibility to the next generations; asks the Commission to provide a clear action plan and timetable for the implementation of appropriations under the EU action programme to combat climate change; underlines that the transport sector represents a great potential in the fight against climate change and calls on the Commission to give priority to measures for decarbonisation in all transport modes; recalls that the release of the reserve on this line will depend upon the Commission’s proposals;
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 33. Expects the fight against climate change to remain
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 a new 33 a. Recalls that the primary goal of the CAP is to guarantee market stabilisation, provide security and ensure reasonable prices for consumers and producers and therefore calls on the Commission to provide in the 2011 budget for the necessary means to address the new needs arising from the economic crisis;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 34. Asks the Commission to report on the implementation of the ‘Dairy Fund’ introduced in the 2010 budget in order to mitigate the consequences of price fluctuations in the dairy sector, and to present
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 34. Asks the Commission to report on the implementation of the ‘Dairy Fund’ introduced in the 2010 budget in order to mitigate the consequences of price fluctuations in the dairy sector, and to present a permanent approach in this field as well as concrete proposals for dealing with price volatility in dairy markets for the future;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 34. Asks the Commission to report on the implementation of the
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 a new 34a. Hopes that specific measures will be taken to regulate the market and all the agricultural sectors in crisis, such as the fruit and vegetable sector and cereals sector, in such a way as to establish a consistent strategy;
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 b new 34b. Hopes that serious measures will be taken in support of disadvantaged rural areas, such as foothill and mountain areas;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 35. Reaffirms its intention of maintaining a level of financing commensurate with the establishment of an area of freedom, security and justice in the Union and stresses the importance of full and effective implementation, enforcement and evaluation of existing instruments in this area; considers it necessary, to that end, to re-evaluate the appropriateness of the financial instruments and means available in this area in the light of the Stockholm Programme goals, for example in the fields
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 a new 35a. Believes it essential, as part of furthering an Area of Freedom, Security and Justice, to strengthen the policy on immigration and support for the integration of immigrants. To that end, considers that action to harmonise the immigration policies of individual Member States must be viewed as a political priority for EU action, with a view to firmly balancing security demands and the defence of fundamental human rights;
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Recalls that the EU
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36 36. Intends to undertake in-depth scrutiny of the financial management of the development of the great data network systems, in particular the transition from SIS I to SIS II, which has been subject to repeated delays and setbacks, before deciding whether to maintain the level of financing foreseen for those systems and reserves the right to hold in reserve any funds pertaining to the migration to SIS II pending the outcome of further analysis and testing;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 37 37. Will be particularly attentive to the implementation of changes such as the bringing of EUROPOL fully within the Community sphere and the establishment of the European Asylum Support Office as well as scrutinising the financial needs of FRONTEX;
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 38. Recalls that this heading covers a wide range of actions in favour of youth through multiannual programmes such as Youth in Action, the Culture Programme, Europe for Citizens, annual events; intends, therefore, to support those EU programmes relating to this issue that are directly relevant to the priorities for the 2011 budget, and to monitor their implementation closely in both qualitative and quantitative terms; regrets, however, that the ceiling of this heading for 2011 is only EUR 15 million above the budget adopted in 2010;
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 39 39. Emphasises that the systematic cuts made to these programmes by the other branch of the budgetary authority
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 40 40. Recalls the constant, almost unbearable pressure on the financing of the EU’s activities as a global player, with its room for manoeuvre caught between low financial margins, the unpredictable
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 40 40. Recalls the constant, almost unbearable pressure on the financing of the EU’s activities as a global player, with its room for manoeuvre caught between low financial margins, unpredictable crises in third countries and an ever-growing desire to affirm its priorities on the world stage; underlines that according to the updated financial programming published by the Commission, the CFSP budget for 2011 would amount to EUR 327,374 million but believes that amount might prove insufficient given the decision recently taken or due to be taken in relation to CFSP; underlines that any increase beyond that figure would put further pressure on heading 4;
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 40 40. Recalls the constant, almost unbearable pressure on the financing of the EU’s activities as a global player, with its room for manoeuvre caught between low financial margins, unpredictable crises in third countries and an ever-growing desire to affirm its priorities on the world stage; underlines the need to equip the Union with the necessary financial means for a consistent and adequate response to unforeseen global challenges;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 40 a new 40 a. Points to the need for a revision of the 2006 Inter-Institutional Agreement on budgetary discipline concerning Parliament's prerogatives regarding the CFSP/CSDP budget under the Lisbon Treaty, including the need for new rules on the flexible use of the CFSP budget for civilian CSDP missions and the full transparency over military crisis management operations, in particular the use of the start-up fund;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 40 a new 40 a. Points out that it remains of utmost importance that more adequate flexibility instruments are established in the field of external action and expects the Commission to incorporate the necessary proposals in the mid-term review;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 41 41. Points out that, following an amending budget for 2010, 2011 will be the first fully operational year for the European External Action Service (EEAS); intends to provide the EEAS with the necessary means to fulfil its mission, but recalls that, under the treaty and in full accordance with the common intention to increase the EP’s involvement in the shaping and management of the EU’s external relations, it will fully exercise its scrutiny over the budget and budgetary control of EEAS; underlines the likely "sui generis" nature of the EEAS, which will probably entail the creation of a new section entitled "EEAS" in the EU budget;
source: PE-439.297
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