Cornelis de Jong (GUE/NGL), in writing. – I voted in favour of the report but have the following observations to make:
- I oppose any innovative mechanisms which enhance financial risks such as the EU 2020 project bonds mentioned in paragraph 14;
- according to the Lisbon Treaty, the EU has no competence in the fields of culture and education (referring to paragraph 31);
- I interpret paragraph 22 as follows: any EU bilateral trade agreement should meet the highest standards and requirements, including the acceptance of the public sector provisions of SGEI and SSGI in partner countries.