Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2012-11-21-Speech-3-108-000"
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"en.20121121.4.3-108-000"2
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"The state of the negotiations on the multiannual financial framework 2014-2020 should be cause for concern for anyone who cares about the EU’s economic growth, employment, cohesion and the fair distribution of resources. Firstly, the deepening cuts in the area of cohesion policy are a source of worry. I do not understand why the Council consistently discriminates against this expenditure, in spite of its unquestioned success in boosting investment and growth in the regions that most need it.
Secondly, the proposed cuts to the common agricultural policy raise questions about the sense of imposing new burdens on farmers. If we expect them to apply advanced greening practices, we must also ensure that the payments related to these practices are sufficiently high. Otherwise, we will create a situation whereby farmers may lose all incentive to meet environmental criteria in return for diminishing direct payments.
Thirdly, the proposed cuts to the second pillar of the CAP are unacceptable. Rural areas throughout Europe are in urgent need of development, and not just in terms of agricultural production or environmental protection. Second-pillar CAP financing is relied upon by all inhabitants of rural areas, who require modernised infrastructure, specialist health care and investment in education, recreation, tourism and sport. This is essential if we are to halt the damaging trend of migration from villages to towns. In the light of the above considerations, Parliament should firmly oppose any cuts in these budget areas."@en1
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