12 Amendments of Chrysoula PALIADELI related to 2011/0436(APP)
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) While there is objectively a clear added value of being an Union citizen with established rights, the Union does not always highlight the link between the solution of a broad range of economic and social problems and the Union's policies in an effective way. Hence, the impressive achievements in terms of peace and stability in Europe, long-term sustainable growth, stable prices, an efficient protection of consumers and the environment and the promotion of fundamental rights, have not always led to a strong feeling of belonging of citizens to the Union, particularly when, in periods of crisis, the European ideal starts to be undermined by a swelling tide of Euro- scepticism, compromising the future of a united Europe.
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Decision No 1904/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 establishing for the period 2007 to 2013 the programme "Europe for Citizens" to promote active European citizenship set out an action programme which has confirmed the need to promote sustained dialogue with civil society organisations and municipalities and to support the active involvement of citizens, especially young people.
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) With regard to the themes of projects, their embedding in the local and regional context, and to the composition of stakeholders there should be important synergies with other Union programmes, namely in the areas of employment, social affairs, education, youth, the voluntary sector and culture, justice, equality between women and men and non- discrimination, and regional policy.
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The new programme should cover a wide spectrum of different actions and include, among others, citizens' meetings, contacts and debates on citizenship issues, Union level events, initiatives to reflect on defining moments in European history, initiatives to raise awareness about the Union institutions and their functioning, such as the House of European History tracing the progress of Europe and European unification over the twentieth century and European institutions responsible for resolving problems arising from failure of the authorities to implement EU legislation properly, and debates on European policy issues, with a view to invigorate all aspects of public life.
Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19a) In order to ensure maximum participation in the ‘Europe for Citizens’ programme, the Commission should issue explicit invitations with transparently clear procedures facilitating direct applications by citizens.
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
– At state level, measures to improve cooperation between local, regional and national authorities, civil society and the media in heightening awareness of the impact of European policies on national and local policies
Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – indent 6
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – indent 6
– Debates/studies and interventions on defining moments in European history, in particular to keep the memory alive of the crimes committed under Nazism and Stalinism. with the ultimate aim of preserving peaceful coexistence in Europe
Amendment 195 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – indent 6 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – indent 6 a (new)
– Initiatives for involvement of the elderly in keeping alive the memory of key events marking European history
Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – indent 7 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – indent 7 a (new)
– Reflections concerning growing doubts about European ideas, particularly among young people, and on how to stem the tide of Euro-scepticism
Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – indent 8 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – indent 8 a (new)
– Awareness-raising initiatives to combat discrimination and xenophobia
Amendment 204 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – indent 9
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – indent 9
Actions that exploit and further valorise the results of the supported initiatives and highlight good practices by various organisations and bodies
Amendment 206 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – indent 10 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – indent 10 a (new)
– Raising the profile of measures and bodies for resolving problems, such as Solvit, the EP Committee on Petitions and the European Ombudsman