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Investing in infrastructure to create growth and employment
Investing in transport, telecommunications and energy infrastructure and in efficient buildings to create growth and jobs in Europe: a debate on "Infrastructure, growth and production", held by EFM (European Forum for Manufacturing) on May 15, 2012, at the headquarters of the European Parliament which was also attended by FIEC (European Federation of the construction industry) and CECE (the organization that represents and promotes the European industry of construction machinery).
A round table that has given to industry representatives to deal with the European institutions on the CEF (Connecting Facility Europe) the European plan to boost infrastructure (transport, energy, telecommunications) launched in 2011, but not yet taken off.
Dominique Riquet, member of the European Parliament and rapporteur of the TRAN Committee, confirmed that "CEF is one of the most important tools we have in the current debate between stability and growth. It has the potential to create jobs in sectors related to construction and management of infrastructure, as well as in the service industry in general. Efficient transport networks, energy and ICT are also a wealth throughout the economy, help the machinery sector to develop innovative products and simultaneously to raise the competitiveness of the EU as a whole. "
FIEC and CECE recognize the significant benefits that could bring the EFC and solicit the support of the European Parliament and the Council for the efforts made by the European manufacturing industry and construction, in order to contribute to growth and employment, ensuring at least, the budget proposals by the European Commission.
Both associations also agree on the necessity and urgency of unlocking public investment at all levels of government, "several major infrastructure projects were canceled or postponed - said Ulrich Paetzold, Director General of FIEC, at the end the round table "with risks to the competitiveness and future living standards in Europe" and went on to say that "following the crisis and fiscal consolidation is necessary, however, that should not impact negatively on investment in infrastructure that will be discussed shortly in within the EU. The resumption of growth in Europe will only come with a coherent long-term investment in essential infrastructure".
A round table that has given to industry representatives to deal with the European institutions on the CEF (Connecting Facility Europe) the European plan to boost infrastructure (transport, energy, telecommunications) launched in 2011, but not yet taken off.
Dominique Riquet, member of the European Parliament and rapporteur of the TRAN Committee, confirmed that "CEF is one of the most important tools we have in the current debate between stability and growth. It has the potential to create jobs in sectors related to construction and management of infrastructure, as well as in the service industry in general. Efficient transport networks, energy and ICT are also a wealth throughout the economy, help the machinery sector to develop innovative products and simultaneously to raise the competitiveness of the EU as a whole. "
FIEC and CECE recognize the significant benefits that could bring the EFC and solicit the support of the European Parliament and the Council for the efforts made by the European manufacturing industry and construction, in order to contribute to growth and employment, ensuring at least, the budget proposals by the European Commission.
Both associations also agree on the necessity and urgency of unlocking public investment at all levels of government, "several major infrastructure projects were canceled or postponed - said Ulrich Paetzold, Director General of FIEC, at the end the round table "with risks to the competitiveness and future living standards in Europe" and went on to say that "following the crisis and fiscal consolidation is necessary, however, that should not impact negatively on investment in infrastructure that will be discussed shortly in within the EU. The resumption of growth in Europe will only come with a coherent long-term investment in essential infrastructure".
