2018/0191(COD) | [ParlTrack]

Jean ARTHUIS, Andrey NOVAKOV

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) In its Communication on Strengthening European identity through education and culture, the Commission highlighted the pivotal role of education, culture and sport in promoting active citizenship and common values amongst the youngest generations. Strengthening European identity and fostering the active participation of individuals in the democratic processes is crucial for the future of Europe and our democratic societies. Going abroad to study, learn, train and work or to participate in youth and sport activities contributes to strengthening this European identity in all its diversity and the sense of being part of a cultural community as well as to fostering such active citizenship, among people of all ages. Accordingly, the Programme aspires to reflect the diverse make-up of European society in terms of ethnicity, gender, ability, social background and the geography of the Union. Those taking part in mobility activities should get involved in their local communities as well as engage in their host country local communities to share their experience. Activities linked to reinforcing all aspects of creativity in education, training and youth and enhancing individual key competencies should be supported.

Amendment 18 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28

(28) The Programme should contribute to facilitating transparency and recognition of skills and qualifications, as well as the transfer of credits or units of learning outcomes, to foster quality assurance and to support validation of non-formal and informal learning, skills management and guidance. In particular, in the field of professional training, harmonising national systems should ensure, with regard to the awarding of qualifications, that competences and outcomes are validated and recognised in the context of intra-EU mobility and vis-à-vis third countries involved in the Erasmus programme. In this regard, the Programme should also provide support to contact points and networks at national and Union level that facilitate cross-European exchanges as well as the development of flexible learning pathways between different fields of education, training and youth and across formal and non-formal settings.

Amendment 19 #

Karine GLOANEC MAURIN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31

(31) It is important to stimulate teaching, learning and research in European integration, history and citizenship matters, as well as to promote debates on these matters through the support of Jean Monnet actions in the fields of higher education but also in other fields of education and training. Fostering a sense of European identity, citizenship and commitment is particularly important at times when the common values on which the Union is founded, and which form part of our European identity, are put to the test, and when citizens show low levels of engagement. The Programme should continue to contribute to the development of excellence in European integration, history and citizenship studies.

Amendment 20 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32

(32) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and achieve the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, this Programme will contribute to mainstream climate action in the Union's policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 2530% of the Union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the Programme's preparation and implementation and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review process.

Amendment 21 #

Nicola CAPUTO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2

(2) 'learning mobility' means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence, in order to undertake study, training or non-formal or informal learning, including a sandwich course; It may be accompanied by measures such as language support and training and/or be complemented by online learning and virtual cooperation. In some specific cases, it may take the form of learning through the use of information technology and communications tools;

Amendment 22 #

Nicola CAPUTO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9

(9) 'vocational education and training learner' means any person enrolled in an initial or, continuous or sandwich vocational education or training programme at any level from secondary up to post-secondary level. It includes the participation of individuals who have recently graduated from such programmes;

Amendment 23 #

Karine GLOANEC MAURIN

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) promote learning mobility of individuals, as well as cooperation, inclusion, excellence, creativity and innovation at the level of organisations and policies in the field of education ~~and training~~, training and instruction in European citizenship and history;

Amendment 24 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Financial contributions to the Programme received from third countries and/or other Union instruments will be reported on an annual basis to the Council and Parliament as the Union’s budgetary authority.

Amendment 25 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3 b (new)

3b. The evaluation of the Programme will include analysis of participation in the Programme on the basis of gender, ethnicity, ability, social background and geography of the Union so as to better determine the value for money, reach and take up of the Programme and its reflection of the diverse make-up of European society.

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Amendment 100 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12

(12) The Programme should be coherent with the new European Union youth strategy30, the framework for European cooperation in the youth field for 2019- 2027, based on the Commission's Communication of 22 May 2018 on 'Engaging, connecting and empowering young people: a new EU Youth Strategy'31, including as regards the strategy’s aspirations to support quality youth work and non-formal and informal learning. This entails attention for mobility, inclusiveness, capacity building, innovation and recognition of youth work and non-formal or informal learning within the context of the 2012 Council Recommendation on the validation of non-formal and informal learning. This also calls for the promotion of quality tools and systems that should be used in the training of youth workers and that correspond to the changing circumstances of young people’s lives. These should be embedded in a broader quality approach to empower youth organisations. _________________ 30 [Reference - to be adopted by the Council by the end of 2018]. 31 COM(2018) 269 final. COM(2018) 269 final.

Amendment 101 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)

(12a) Young people see Erasmus+ primarily as a programme for university students. At European, national and regional level, therefore, greater importance should be attached to raising the profile of the different areas and the sub-programmes relating to each area, including school-level education (Comenius), higher education (Erasmus), international higher education (Erasmus Mundus), vocational education and training (Leonardo da Vinci) and adult education (Grundtvig), as well as youth (Youth in Action) and sport.

Amendment 102 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) The Programme should take into account the Union work plan for sport which is the cooperation framework at Union level in the field of sport for the years […]32 . Coherence and complementarity should be ensured between the Union work plan and actions supported under the Programme in the field of sport. There is a need to focus in particular on grassroots sports, taking into account the important role that sports play in promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyle, social inclusion and equality. The Programme should contribute to promote European common values through sport, good governance and integrity in sport, as well as education, training and skills in and through sport. ~~_________________ 32~~In this regards, there is a need to promote sport coaches mobility, especially among those who coach women's sports teams and need support in combating sexism and misogyny. _________________ 32 [Reference]. [Reference].

Amendment 103 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)

(13a) The number of reports from organisers and establishments suggesting that application forms are not made available in a timely and appropriate manner has fallen. Nevertheless, the authorities responsible should continue to pay close attention to this problem.

Amendment 104 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) The Programme should contribute to strengthening the Union's innovation capacity notably by supporting mobility and cooperation activities that foster the development of competences in forward- looking study fields or, especially those promoting sustainable development as a horizontal approach and disciplines such as liberal arts, science, technology, engineering and mathematics, climate change, the environment, clean energy, artificial intelligence, robotics, data analysis and arts/design, to help people develop knowledge, skills and competences needed for the future. To this end, particular measures should address women and girls, who are still underrepresented in these disciplines.

Amendment 105 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

(15) Synergies with Horizon Europe should ensure that combined resources from the Programme and the Horizon Europe Programme33 are used to support activities dedicated to strengthening and modernising European higher education institutions. Horizon Europe will, where appropriate, complement the Programme's support for the European Universities initiative, in particular its research dimension as part of developing new joint and integrated long term and sustainable strategies on education, research and innovation. Synergies with Horizon Europe will help to foster the integration of education and research in higher education institutions. _________________ 33 COM(2018) [ ].

Amendment 106 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) The Programme should be more inclusive by improving its outreach to those with fewer opportunities, including through more flexible learning mobility formats, and by fostering participation of small organisations, in particular newcomers and community-based grassroots organisations that work directly with disadvantaged learners of all ages. Virtual formats, such as virtual cooperation, blended and virtual mobility, should be promoted to reach more participants, in particular those with fewer opportunities and those for whom moving physically to a country other than their country of residence would be an obstacle, as is the case of young people from the outermost regions. Online cultural, social and linguistic preparation tools should be made available for young people from these regions, with fewer opportunities for access to all Erasmus + programme activities, and it should be a priority of this programme to reinforce the physical structures that provide them with local support. In order to support these additional inclusive measures, with a guaranteed impact on the future of young people from the outermost regions, the European Social Fund + should be used as a complement to Erasmus +.

Amendment 107 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) The Programme should be more inclusive by improving its outreach to those with fewer opportunities, including through more flexible learning mobility formats, and by fostering participation of small organisations, in particular newcomers and community-based grassroots organisations that work directly with disadvantaged learners of all agesmobility formats, simplified administrative procedures, targeting of beneficiary organisations working with groups underrepresented in Erasmus+, youth-friendly and clear information and communication about the programme and by fostering and supporting the participation of local organisations and small organisations, in particular newcomers, youth organisations, volunteer-based grassroots organisations and community-based grassroots organisations that work directly with disadvantaged learners of all ages, and organisations working with and supporting people from marginalised groups such as people with an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and LGBTI people. Virtual formats, such as virtual cooperation, blended and virtual mobility, should be promoted as a complementary aspect of a physical mobility to reach more participants, in particular those with fewer opportunities and those for whom moving physically to a country other than their country of residence would be an obstacle.

Amendment 108 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) The Programme should be more inclusive by improving its outreach to those with fewer opportunities, including through more flexible learning mobility formats, and by fostering participation of small organisations, in particular newcomers and community-based grassroots organisations that work directly with ~~disadvantaged learner~~learners with fewer opportunities of all ages. Virtual formats, such as virtual cooperation, blended and virtual mobility, should be promoted to reach more participants and complement the accessibility of the Programme, in particular those with fewer opportunities and those for whom moving physically to a country other than their country of residence would be an obstacle. Local and national structures should be better equipped to support and facilitate people with fewer opportunities, including people with disabilities, to have full and equal access to the Programme. Given that the EU and all its Member States have ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities the Erasmus- Programme should be in line with its principles.

Amendment 109 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

Amendment 110 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

Amendment 111 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)

(16a) The Programme should contribute to the full implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, in particular Article 24 (right to education), and the European Disability Strategy, to ensure that people with disabilities are able to fully and equally enjoy all their human rights and fundamental freedoms.

Amendment 112 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) In its Communication on Strengthening European identity through education and culture, the Commission highlighted the pivotal role of education, culture and sport in promoting active citizenship and common values amongst the youngest generations. Strengthening European identity and fostering the active participation of individuals in the democratic processes is crucial for the future of Europe and our democratic societies. Going abroad to study, learn, train and work or to participate in youth and sport activities contributes to strengthening this European identity in all its diversity and the sense of being part of a cultural community as well as to fostering such active citizenship, among people of all ages. Those taking part in mobility activities should get involved in their local communities as well as engage in their host country local communities to share their experience. Activities linked to reinforcing all aspects of creativity in education, training and youth and enhancing individual key competencies should be supported.deleted

Amendment 113 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) In its Communication on Strengthening European identity through education and culture, the Commission highlighted the pivotal role of education, culture and sport in promoting active citizenship and common values amongst the youngest generations. Strengthening European identity and fostering the active participation of individuals in the democratic processes and civil society is crucial for the future of Europe and our democratic societies. Going abroad to study, learn, train and work or to participate in youth, andrt, environmental or sport activities contributes to strengthening this European identity in all its diversity and the sense of being part of a cultural community as well as to fostering such active citizenship, among people of all ages. Those taking part in mobility activities should get involved in their local communities for example by volunteering in local initiatives as well as engage in their host country local communities to share their experience. Activities linked to reinforcing all aspects of creativity in education, training and youth and enhancing individual key competencies should be supported. The Programme recognises a particularly important role of civil society organisations such as youth organisations, in achieving this goal through non-formal education and informal learning.

Amendment 114 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) In its Communication on Strengthening European identity through education and culture, the Commission highlighted the pivotal role of education, culture and sport in promoting active citizenship and common values amongst the youngest generations. ~~Strengthening European identity and f~~Fostering the active participation of individuals in the democratic processes is crucial for the future of Europe and our democratic societies. Going abroad to study, learn, train and work or to participate in youth and sport activities contributes to strengthening thise European ~~identity in all its diversity~~values and the sense of being part of a cultural community while respecting its diversity as well as to fostering such ~~active~~ citizenship, among people of all ages. Those taking part in mobility activities should get involved in their local communities as well as engage in their host country local communities to share their experience. Activities linked to reinforcing all aspects of creativity in education, training and youth and enhancing individual key competencies should be supported.

Amendment 115 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19

(19) The basic architecture of the 2014- 2020 programme in three chapters - education and training, youth and sport –/arts/environment - structured around three key actions has proved successful and should be maintained. Improvements to streamline and rationalise the actions supported by the Programme should be introduced.

Amendment 116 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

(20) The Programme should reinforce existing learning mobility opportunities, notably in those sectors where the Programme could have the biggest efficiency gains, to broaden its reach and meet the high unmet demand. This should be done notably by increasing and facilitating mobility activities for higher education students, school pupils and learners in vocational education and training. The opportunities for learning mobility in the border regions should receive extra support. For students in vocational education and training, in particular, opportunities for traineeships or to spend part of a course of studies abroad should be made more easily accessible so that they can familiarise themselves with the cross-border labour market. Mobility of low-skilled adult learners should be embedded in partnerships for cooperation. Mobility opportunities for youth participating in non-formal learning activities should also be extended to reach more young people. Mobility of staff in education, training, youth and sport should also be reinforced, considering its leverage effect. In line with the vision of a true European Education Area, the Programme should also boost mobility and exchanges and promote student participation in educational and cultural activities by supporting digitalisation of processes, such as the European Student Card. This initiative can be an important step in making mobility for all a reality first by enabling higher education institutions to send and receive more exchange students while still enhancing quality in student mobility and also by facilitating students' access to various services (library, transport, accommodation) before arriving at the institution abroad.

Amendment 117 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

(20) The Programme should reinforce existing learning mobility opportunities, notably in those sectors where the Programme could have the biggest efficiency gains, to broaden its reach and meet the high unmet demand. This should be done notably by increasing and facilitating mobility activities for ~~higher education students, school pupils and learners in vocational education and training. Mobility of low-skilled adult learner~~groups currently reached less, especially young people not in formal education and learners in vocational education and training as well as school pupils. Higher education students could continue to be targeted at the existing high level. Mobility of low-skilled, disadvantaged learners or those with fewer opportunities should be embedded in partnerships for cooperation. Mobility opportunities for youth participating in non-formal or informal learning activities should also be fundamentally extended to reach more young people, especially newcomers, those with fewer opportunities and hard-to- reach population. Mobility of staff in education, training, youth and sport should also be reinforced, considering its leverage effect. In line with the vision of a true European Education Area, the Programme should also boost mobility and exchanges and promote student participation in educational and cultural activities by supporting digitalisation of processes, such as the European Student Card. This initiative can be an important step in making mobility for all a reality first by enabling higher education institutions to send and receive more exchange students while still enhancing quality in student mobility and also by facilitating students' access to various services (library, transport, accommodation) before arriving at the institution abroad.

Amendment 118 #

Helga STEVENS, Jana ŽITŇANSKÁ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

(20) The Programme should reinforce existing learning mobility opportunities, notably in those sectors where the Programme could have the biggest efficiency gains, to broaden its reach and meet the high unmet demand. This should be done notably by increasing and facilitating mobility activities for higher education students, school pupils and learners in vocational education and training. Mobility of low-skilled adult learners should be embedded in partnerships for cooperation. ~~Mobility opportunities for youth participating in non-formal learning activities should also be extended to reach more young people.~~ Mobility of staff in education, training, youth and sport should also be reinforced, considering its leverage effect. In line with the vision of a true European Education Area, the Programme should also boost mobility and exchanges and promote student participation in educational and cultural activities by supporting digitalisation of processes, such as the European Student Card. This initiative can be an important step in making mobility for all a reality first by enabling higher education institutions to send and receive more exchange students while still enhancing quality in student mobility and also by facilitating students' access to various services (library, transport, accommodation) before arriving at the institution abroad.

Amendment 119 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

(20) The Programme should reinforce existing learning mobility opportunities, notably in those sectors where the Programme could have the biggest efficiency gains, to broaden its reach and meet the high unmet demand. This should be done notably by increasing and facilitating mobility activities for higher education students, school pupils and learners in vocational education and training. Mobility of low-skilled adult learners should be embedded in partnerships for cooperation. Mobility opportunities for youth participating in non-formal learning activities should also be extended to reach more young people. Mobility of staff in education, training, youth and sport should also be reinforced, considering its leverage effect. In line with the vision of a ~~true~~ European Education Area, the Programme should also boost mobility and exchanges and promote student participation in educational and cultural activities by supporting digitalisation of processes, such as the European Student Card. This initiative can be an important step in making mobility for all a reality first by enabling higher education institutions to send and receive more exchange students while still enhancing quality in student mobility and also by facilitating students' access to various services (library, transport, accommodation) before arriving at the institution abroad.

Amendment 120 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 a (new)

(20a) The Programme should promote the mobility of teachers or other education staff, including early education and preschool staff, contributing to their initial and continuous professional development, and should ensure that teachers receive support from their schools while participating in mobility periods, including proper pre-mobility training, as well as enhancement of the knowledge and competences to use when teaching and training exchange students. The teachers’ mobility period should not be considered as a leave but be part of their official working time.

Amendment 121 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 a (new)

(20a) The European mobility of teaching staff should be strengthened and the corresponding period should be considered for all purposes and may not be an obstacle to their progression, national internal mobility and the enjoyment of their retirement and social assistance rights. In order to increase access by teachers to this programme, their representative associations at national and regional level should be involved in local outreach campaigns to be coordinated by their respective national agencies.

Amendment 122 #

(20b) The Programme should reinforce inclusive and quality vocational education and training (VET), as it plays a vital economic and social role in Europe, leading to equal opportunities and social inclusion for all citizens, including those from socially disadvantaged groups, such as Roma, unemployed young people, people with physical or mental disabilities, inhabitants of remote areas, migrants and refugees. Gender balance should also be ensured when applying and granting mobility to individuals. The Programme will tackle VET sector specific issues such as specific structural support like the provision of language skills and sector - specific language training, or appropriate evaluation measures for participants, as well as funding to compensate the limited national funds available for exchanges of students, teachers and staff in VET, or the facilitation of partner finding for high quality mobility.

Amendment 123 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

Amendment 124 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

(21) The Programme should encourage youth participation in Europe's democratic life, including by supporting participation projects for young people to engage and learn to participate in civic society, raising awareness about European common values including fundamental rights, bringing together young people and decision makers at local, national and Union level, as well as contributing to the European integration process. The Programme recognises the key role of youth organisations and youth work in reaching this objective and will focus on building a stronger youth sector in Europe by supporting and promoting the operation and projects of youth organisations across Europe, neighbouring countries and cooperation with the rest of the world.

Amendment 125 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

(21) The Programme should encourage youth participation in Europe's democratic life, including by supporting participation projects for young people to engage and learn to participate in civic society, raising awareness about European common values including fundamental rights, bringing together young people and decision makers at local, national and Union level, as well as contributing to the European integration process. One specific aim of the programme should be to encourage young people to think critically about and familiarise themselves with the European institutions.

Amendment 126 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22

(22) The Programme should offer young people more opportunities to discover Europe through learning experiences abroad. ~~Eighteen year olds~~Young people regardless of age, in particular those with fewer opportunities, should be given the chance to have a first- time, short- term individual or group experience travelling throughout Europe in the frame of an informal educational activity aimed at fostering their sense of belonging to the European Union discovering its diversity and the variety of youth participation and discovering its cultural diversity. The Programme should identify bodies, including civil society organisations and youth organisations, in charge of reaching out and selecting the participants and support activities to foster the learning dimension of the experience. Preparation and debriefing seminars, providing language training, intercultural skills and stimulating reflection should be an integral part of the travelling experience. Those seminars should be organised by the responsible sending or receiving organisations. These should also be involved in the selection of participants and serve as a point of contact for the traveller for the duration of the journey. The Programme should as well integrate the European Capitals of Culture, the European Youth Capitals, the European Volunteering Capitals and European Green Capitals as a key component of the experience.

Amendment 127 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22

(22) The Programme should offer young people more opportunities to discover Europe through learning experiences abroad. It should be able to show that it enables young people to familiarise themselves with and think critically about the European institutions. Eighteen year olds, in particular those with fewer opportunities, should be given the chance to have a first-time, short- term individual or group experience travelling throughout Europe in the frame of an informal educational activity aimed at fostering their sense of belonging to the European Union and discovering its cultural diversity. Places on the DiscoverEU Programme should be allocated to young people throughout Europe in a geographically balanced way. The Programme should identify bodies in charge of reaching out and selecting the participants and support activities to foster the learning dimension of the experience.

Amendment 128 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22

(22) The Programme should offer young people more opportunities to discover Europe through qualitative learning experiences abroad. Eighteen year olds, in particular those with fewer opportunities, should be given the chance to have a first- time~~, short-term~~ individual or group ~~experience travelling throughout Europ~~qualitative learning experience in another Member State in the frame of an informal educational activity aimed at ~~fostering their sense of belonging to the European Union and discovering it~~discovering Europe's cultural diversity. The Programme should identify bodies in charge of reaching out and selecting the participants and support activities to foster the learning dimension of the experience.

Amendment 129 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

(23) The Programme should also enhance the learning of languages, in particular through widened use of online tools, as e-learning offers additional advantages for language learning in terms of access and flexibility. In order to support European mobility those languages that provide the possibility of broader intercultural exchange should be supported as well as those languages that increase the cultural heritage and language diversity of the EU.

Amendment 130 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

(23) The Pprogramme should also enhance the learning of languages, in particular ~~through widened us~~neighbouring languages, in order to improve learners' position and employability on the cross-border labour market. In doing so, greater use can be made of online tools, as e-learning offers additional advantages for language learning in terms of access and flexibility.

Amendment 131 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

(23) The Programme should have a clear educational objective. It should offer young people access to the European institutions and also enhance the learning of languages, in particular through widened use of online tools, as e-learning offers additional advantages for language learning in terms of access and flexibility.

Amendment 132 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

(23) The Programme should also enhance the learning of languages in order to overcome one of the students' mobility barriers, in particular through widened use of online tools, as e-learning offers additional advantages for language learning in terms of access and flexibility.

Amendment 133 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

(23) The Programme should also enhance the learning of languages, including sign languages, in particular through widened use of accessible online tools, as e-learning offers additional advantages for language learning in terms of access and flexibility.

Amendment 134 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

(23) The Programme should also enhance the learning of languages, including sign languages, in particular through widened use of online tools, as e- learning offers additional advantages for language learning in terms of access and flexibility.

Amendment 135 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 a (new)

(23a) The programme must promote the inclusion of people with disabilities and ensure that people with disabilities have equal, non-discriminatory access to the programme. To this end, reasonable adaptation for people with disabilities must be ensured and a minimum quota established so that an appropriate number of young people with disabilities will be able to take part in the programme.

Amendment 136 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24

(24) The Programme should support measures that enhance the cooperation between institutions and organisations active in education, training, youth, arts and sport, recognising their fundamental role in equipping individuals with the knowledge, skills and competences needed in a changing world as well as to adequately fulfil the potential for sustainable development, social progress, innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship, in particular within the digital economy.

Amendment 137 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24 a (new)

(24a) The programme must, in accordance with Article 8 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, support awareness-raising regarding people with disabilities throughout society, and in order to promote positive perceptions and greater social awareness, it must encourage recognition of the skills, merits and abilities of people with disabilities; it must also foster, at all levels of the education system, an attitude of respect for the rights of people with disabilities and include awareness-training programmes regarding people with disabilities and their rights.

Amendment 138 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24 a (new)

(24a) In the context of DiscoverEU, the Programme should pursue a clear educational objective, focusing on imparting knowledge in the area of European education policy. It should do more to draw attention to Union projects. It should include a mandatory visit to the European institutions.

Amendment 139 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24 b (new)

(24b) DiscoverEU must offer all young people in Europe the same opportunities and impose the same requirements on them. The Commission must ensure that places are awarded in a geographically balanced way. After the trip, the participants' personal experiences must be recorded, scrutinised and assessed on the basis of measurable criteria, in order to determine the European added value.

Amendment 140 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25

Amendment 141 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26

(26) The 2010 Bruges Communiqué called for support of vocational excellence for smart and sustainable growth. The 2017 Communication on Strengthening Innovation in Europe's Regions points to linking vocational education and training to innovation systems, as part of smart specialisation strategies at regional level. The Programme should provide the means to respond to these calls and support the development of transnational platforms of Centres of vocational excellence closely integrated in local and regional strategies for sustainable development, social inclusion, growth, innovation and competitiveness. These centres of excellence should act as drivers of quality vocational skills in a context of sectorial challenges, while supporting overall structural changes and socio-economic policies in the Union.

Amendment 142 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27

(27) To increase the use of virtual cooperation activities, the Programme should support a more systematic use of the online platforms such as eTwinning, the School Education Gateway, the Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europe, the European Youth Portal ~~and~~, the online platform for higher education and Blended Learning, the technological platform for distance learning.

Amendment 143 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27

(27) To increase the use of virtual cooperation activities, the Programme should support a more systematic and accessible use of the online platforms such as eTwinning, the School Education Gateway, the Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europe, the European Youth Portal and the online platform for higher education.

Amendment 144 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28

Amendment 145 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28

Amendment 146 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28 a (new)

(28a) Only competences, qualifications and units of learning outcomes acquired under the programme should be mutually recognised between Member States.

Amendment 147 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30

(30) As a way to ensure cooperation with other Union instruments and support to other policies of the Union, mobility opportunities should be offered to people in various sectors of activity, such as the public sector, agriculture and enterprise, to have a learning experience abroad allowing them, at any stage of their life, to grow and develop professionally but also personally~~, in particular by developing an awareness of their European identity and an understanding of European cultural diversity~~. The Programme should offer an entry point for Union transnational mobility schemes with a strong learning dimension, simplifying the offer of such schemes for beneficiaries and those taking part in these activities. The scaling-up of Erasmus projects should be facilitated; specific measures should be put in place to help promoters of Erasmus projects to apply for grants or develop synergies through the support of the European Structural and Investment Funds and the programmes relating to migration, security, justice and citizenship, health and culture.

Amendment 148 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30

(30) As a way to ensure cooperation with other Union instruments and support to other policies of the Union, mobility opportunities should be offered to people, including persons with disabilities, in various sectors of activity, such as the public sector, agriculture and enterprise, to have a learning experience abroad allowing them, at any stage of their life, to grow and develop professionally but also personally, in particular by developing an ~~awareness of their European identity and an~~ understanding of European cultural diversity. The Programme should offer an entry point for Union transnational mobility schemes with a strong learning dimension, simplifying the offer of such schemes for beneficiaries and those taking part in these activities. The scaling-up of Erasmus projects should be facilitated; specific measures should be put in place to help promoters of Erasmus projects to apply for grants or develop synergies through the support of the European Structural and Investment Funds and the programmes relating to migration, security, justice and citizenship, health and culture.

Amendment 149 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30

(30) As a way to ensure cooperation with other Union instruments and support to other policies of the Union, mobility opportunities should be offered to people in various sectors of activity, ~~such as the public sector, agriculture and enterprise,~~ to have a learning experience abroad allowing them, at any stage of their life, to grow and develop professionally but also personally, in particular by developing an awareness of their European identity and an understanding of European cultural diversity. The Programme should offer an entry point for Union transnational mobility schemes with a strong learning dimension, simplifying the offer of such schemes for beneficiaries and those taking part in these activities. The scaling-up of Erasmus projects should be facilitated; specific measures should be put in place to help promoters of Erasmus projects to apply for grants or develop synergies through the support of the European Structural and Investment Funds and the programmes relating to migration, security, justice and citizenship, health and culture as well as the European Solidarity Corps.

Amendment 150 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31

(31) It is important to stimulate teaching, learning and research in European integration matters, as well as to promote debates on these matters through the support of Jean Monnet actions in the fields of higher education but also in other fields of education and training. Fostering a sense of European identity and commitment is particularly important at times when the common values on which the Union is founded, and which form part of our European identity, are put to the test, and when citizens show low levels of engagement. The Programme should continue to contribute to the development of excellence in European integration studies.deleted

Amendment 151 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31

Amendment 152 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32

(32) The Program shall be in line with the central aim of the Paris Agreement to strengthen the global response to the threat of climate change by raising awareness and improve responsible and environment conscious behavioural patterns in order to keep the global temperature rise this century well below 2 degrees Celsius. Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and achieve the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, this Programme will contribute to mainstream climate action in the Union's policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the Union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the Programme's preparation and implementation and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review process.

Amendment 153 #

(32a) Reflecting the importance of promoting equal opportunities for and of inclusion of persons with disabilities in line with the Union's commitments to implement the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and achieve the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals, this Programme will contribute to mainstream inclusion and equal opportunities in the Union's policies. Relevant actions will be identified during the Programme's preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review process.

Amendment 154 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32 a (new)

(32a) The Programme and its tools in this unique international environment should play a crucial role in educating people about global sustainability, and global studies, environmental protection, climate change and beside targeted programs these studies should appear in all key activities as a horizontal element in the form of formal, non-formal education or informal learning.

Amendment 155 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32 b (new)

(32b) Given the legal obligation of the European Union to eliminate inequalities and promote equality between men and women through all its activities established by Article 8 TFEU on the European Union, this Programme should contribute to mainstream gender in the Union's policies. Relevant actions will be identified during the Programme's preparation and implementation and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review process. Improvements are especially needed regarding gender balance of participants from 3rd countries.

Amendment 156 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34

(34) Within a basic envelope for actions to be managed by the national agencies in the field of education and training, a breakdown of minimum allocation per sector (higher education, school education, vocational education and training and adult education) should be defined in order to guarantee a critical mass of appropriations to reach the intended output and results in each of these sectors. In addition, a minimum allocation per target group should also be defined in order to guarantee a critical mass of appropriations to reach the intended output and results in each of these sectors.

Amendment 157 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34

(34) Within a basic envelope for actions to be managed by the national agencies in the field of education and training, a ~~breakdow~~n indicative distribution of minimum allocation per sector (higher education, school education, vocational education and training and adult education) should be defined in order to guarantee a critical mass of appropriations to reach the intended output and results in each of these sectors. The Programme should however always be implemented taking into account the actual needs, in the interest of the added European value.

Amendment 158 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36 a (new)

(36a) The levels of financial support in the form of grants, travel or administration lump sums, flat rates and unit costs should be annually reviewed and adjusted to the living and substance costs of the host country and the host city, according to updated Eurostat figures, in order to ensure that it is consistent with reality and that it is not discriminatory;

Amendment 159 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38

(38) In line with the Commission's communication on 'A stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the Union's outermost regions'36, the Programme should take into account the specific situation of these regions. Measures will be taken to increase the outermost regions' participation in all actions. Mobility exchanges and cooperation between people and organisations from these regions and third countries, in particular their neighbours, should be fostered. Such measures will be monitored and evaluated regularly. _________________ 36Does not affect the English version.) COM(2017) 623 final.

Amendment 160 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40

(40) In compliance with the Financial Regulation, the Commission should adopt work programmes and inform the European Parliament and the Council thereof. The work programme should set out the measures needed for their implementation in line with the general and specific objectives of the Programme, the selection and award criteria for grants, as well as all other elements required, especially the targeting of those with fewer opportunities. Work programmes and any amendments to them should be adopted by implementing acts in accordance with the examination procedure.

Amendment 161 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41

(41) Pursuant to paragraph 22 and 23 of the Inter-institutional agreement for Better Law-Making of 13 April 201638, there is a need to evaluate the Programme on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements, while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens, in particular on beneficiary organisations but also on Member States. Such requirements should include specific, measurable and realistic indicators which can be measured over time as a basis for evaluating the effects of the Programme on the ground. _________________ 38 Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016 (OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1).

Amendment 162 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42

(42) Appropriate outreach, publicity and dissemination of the opportunities and results of the actions supported by the Programme - including raising awareness of the rights of people with disabilities - should be ensured at European, national and local level. The outreach, publicity and dissemination activities should rely on all the implementing bodies of the Programme, including, when relevant, with the support of other key stakeholders.

Amendment 163 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43

(43) In order to ensure greater efficiency in communication to the public at large and stronger synergies between the communication activities undertaken at the initiative of the Commission, the resources allocated to communication under this Regulation should also contribute to covering the corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, provided that these are related to the general objective of this Regulation.deleted

Amendment 164 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43

Amendment 165 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44 a (new)

(44a) As a general rule, grant requests and project applications will be submitted to the national agency of the country where the applicant organisation is based, however the European Commission shall guarantee that all provisions and targets are sufficiently met during implementation. Grant requests and project applications for activities organised by Union-wide networks, European non-governmental organisations and international organisations, shall be submitted to and managed by the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency of the European Commission.

Amendment 166 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44 a (new)

(44a) The European Commission should streamline definitions and improve guidance on decentralised actions in order to ensure that the programme rules are applied in a harmonised way by National Agencies, respecting common quality standards and procedural practices. The Commission should encourage better coordination between the agencies in order to improve the implementation of the programme.

Amendment 167 #

(46) Member States should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove ~~legal and~~ administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the Programme. This includes resolving, where possible, and without prejudice to Union law on the entry and residence of third-country nationals issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits. In line with Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council39, Member States are encouraged to establish fast-track admission procedures. _________________ 39 Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purposes of research, studies, training, voluntary service, pupil exchange schemes or educational projects and au pairing (OJ L 132, 21.5.2016, p. 21).

Amendment 168 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46

(46) Member States should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the Programme. This includes exempting study grants from taxation and social levies, ensuring portability of rights among EU social systems, as well as resolving, where possible, and without prejudice to Union law on the entry and residence of third- country nationals issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits. In line with Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council39 , Member States are encouraged to establish fast-track admission procedures. _________________ 39 Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purposes of research, studies, training, voluntary service, pupil exchange schemes or educational projects and au pairing (OJ L 132, 21.5.2016, p. 21).

Amendment 169 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46

(46) Member States should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the Programme. This includes resolving, where possible, and without prejudice to Union law on the entry and residence of third-country nationals issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits and other legal or administrative difficulties that could prevent access to the programme. In line with Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council39, Member States are encouraged to establish fast-track admission procedures. _________________ 39 Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purposes of research, studies, training, voluntary service, pupil exchange schemes or educational projects and au pairing (OJ L 132, 21.5.2016, p. 21).

Amendment 170 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47

(47) The performance reporting system should ensure that data for monitoring programme implementation and evaluation are collected efficiently, effectively and in a timely manner, and at the appropriate level of granularity. Such data should be sex-disaggregated and communicated to the Commission in a way that complies with relevant data protection rules.

Amendment 171 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49

(49) In order to simplify requirements for beneficiaries, simplified grants in the form of lump-sums, unit-costs and flat-rate funding should be used to the maximum possible extent. The simplified grants to support the mobility actions of the Programme, as defined by the Commission, should take into account the living and subsistence costs of the host country, and where applicable, the additional costs incurred by persons with disabilities on the basis of their disability. The Commission and national agencies of the sending countries should have the possibility to adjust these simplified grants on the basis of objective criteria, in particular to ensure access to people with fewer opportunities. In accordance with national law, Member States should also be encouraged to exempt those grants from any taxes and social levies. The same exemption should apply to public or private entities awarding such financial support to the individuals concerned.

Amendment 172 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49

(49) In order to simplify requirements for beneficiaries, simplified grants in the form of lump-sums, unit-costs and flat-rate funding should be used to the maximum possible extent. The simplified grants to support the mobility actions of the Programme, as defined by the Commission, should take into account the living and subsistence costs of the host country and the host city. The Commission and national agencies of the sending countries should have the possibility to adjust these simplified grants annually on the basis of objective criteria, in particular to ensure access to people with fewer opportunities. In accordance with national law, Member States should also be encouraged to exempt those grants from any taxes and social levies. The same exemption should apply to public or private entities awarding such financial support to the individuals concerned.

Amendment 173 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49

(49) In order to simplify requirements for beneficiaries, simplified grants in the form of lump-sums, unit-costs and flat-rate funding should be used to the maximum possible extent. The simplified grants to support the mobility actions of the Programme, as defined by the Commission, should take into account the living and subsistence costs of the host country. The Commission and national agencies of the sending countries should have the possibility to adjust these simplified grants on the basis of objective criteria, in particular to ensure access to people with fewer opportunities. In accordance with national law, Member States should ~~also be encouraged to~~ exempt those grants from any taxes and social levies. The same exemption should apply to public or private entities awarding such financial support to the individuals concerned.

Amendment 174 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49 a (new)

(49a) It is important to ensure the sound financial management of each programme and its implementation in the most effective and user-friendly manner possible. Member States or National Agencies should refrain from adding rules that complicate the use of funds for the beneficiary.

Amendment 175 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 57

(57) Since the objective of this Regulation cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States but can rather, by reason of its transnational character, the high volume and wide geographical scope of the mobility and cooperation activities funded, its effects on access to learning mobility and more generally on Union market integration, as well as its reinforced international dimension, be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective.

Amendment 176 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1

(1) 'lifelong learning' means learning in all its forms (formal, non-formal and informal learning) taking place at all stages in life, including early childhood education and care, general education, vocational education and training, higher education, and adult education, and resulting in an improvement in knowledge, skills and attitudes or participation in society, sensitivity to global and local environmental and social issues in a personal, civic, cultural, social and/or employment-related perspective, including the provision of counselling and guidance services;

Amendment 177 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1

(1) 'lifelong learning' means learning in all its forms (formal, non-formal and informal learning) taking place at all stages in life, including early childhood education and care, general education, special education, vocational education and training, higher education, and adult education, and resulting in an improvement in knowledge, skills and attitudes or participation in society in a personal, civic, cultural, social and/or employment-related perspective, including the provision of counselling and guidance services;

Amendment 178 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2

(2) 'learning mobility' means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence, in order to undertake study, training or non-formal or informal learning; it may take the form of traineeships, apprenticeships, youth exchanges, teaching or participation in a professional development activity; It may be accompanied by measures such as language support and training and/or be complemented by online learning and virtual cooperation. In some specific cases, additional to physical mobility, it may take the form of learning through the use of information technology and communications tools;

Amendment 179 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2

(2) 'learning mobility' means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence, in order to undertake study, training or non-formal or informal learning; It may be accompanied by measures such as language support, including sign languages, and training and/or be complemented by accessible online learning and virtual cooperation. In some specific cases, it may take the form of learning through the use of accessible and/or specially adapted information technology and communications tools;

Amendment 180 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2

(2) 'learning mobility' means moving as a choice physically to a country other than the country of residence voluntarily, in order to undertake study, training or non-formal or informal learning; IAt ~~may~~the request of the participant it shall be accompanied by measures such as language support and training and/or be complemented by online learning and virtual cooperation. In some specific cases, it may take the form of learning through the use of information technology and communications tools;

Amendment 181 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3

(3) 'non-formal learning' means voluntary learning which takes place outside formal education and training through purposive and inclusive/accessible activities (in terms of objectives, methods and time) and with some form of learning support;

Amendment 182 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4

(4) 'informal learning' means learning resulting from daily activities and experiences which is not organised or structured in terms of objectives, time or learning support. It may be unintentional from the learner's perspective and it should provide for a learning outcome beneficial for the learner;

Amendment 183 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8

(8) 'staff' means any person who, on either a professional or a voluntary basis, is involved in education, training or non- formal learning, and may include professors, teachers, trainers, school leaders, youth workers, ~~sport coache~~volunteers, civil society activists, sport coaches, social service staff and social workers, non- educational staff and other practitioners involved in promoting learning;

Amendment 184 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10

(10) 'school pupil' means any person enrolled in a learning capacity at an institution providing general education at any level from early childhood education and care to upper secondary education, or child schooled outside an institutional setting considered by the national or regional authorities as eligible to participate in the Programme, in their respective territories;

Amendment 185 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10

(10) 'school pupil' means any person enrolled in a learning capacity at an institution providing general or special education at any level from early childhood education and care to upper secondary education, considered by the national authorities as eligible to participate in the Programme, in their respective territories;

Amendment 186 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11

(11) 'adult education' means any form of ~~non-vocational~~ education for adults after initial education, whether of a formal, non- formal or informal nature; A main aim of adult education is the promotion of social inclusion, active citizenship and well- being, alongside the transmission of knowledge, competences and skills;

Amendment 187 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 17

(17) 'virtual cooperation' means any form of cooperation using information ~~technology~~ and communications tools and systems which are barrier-free, i.e. equally accessible to everyone;

Amendment 188 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 17

(17) 'virtual cooperation' means any form of cooperation using accessible and/or specially adapted information technology and communications tools;

Amendment 189 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18

(18) 'higher education institution' means any type of higher education institution which, in accordance with national or regional law or practice, offers recognised degrees or other recognised tertiary level qualifications, whatever such establishment may be called as well as any other type of higher education institution which is considered by the national or regional authorities as eligible to participate in the Programme, in their respective territories;

Amendment 190 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19

(19) 'transnational' relates to any action involving at least two countries or regions in two countries which are either Member States or third countries associated to the Programme;

Amendment 191 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20

(20) 'youth participation activity' means an out-of-school activity carried out by informal groups of young people or groups including young people and/or youth organisations, and characterised by a non- formal or informal learning approach;

Amendment 192 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20

(20) 'youth participation activity' means an accessible out-of-school activity carried out by informal groups of young people and/or youth organisations, and characterised by a non-formal learning approach;

Amendment 193 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 21

(21) 'youth worker' means a professional or a volunteer involved in non-formal or informal learning who supports young people in their personal development, including socio-educational and professional development and the development of their competences. Youth workers together with young people are involved in planning, steering, coordination, implementation and evaluation of youth work activities and related youth work development;

Amendment 194 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 22

(22) 'EU Youth dialogue' means the dialogue with young people and youth organisations ~~which~~involving policy and decision makers, as well as experts, researchers and other relevant civil society actors. It serves as a forum for continuous joint reflection on the priorities, implementation and follow-up of European cooperation in all fields of relevance to the yYou~~th field~~ng;

Amendment 195 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 25

(25) 'people with fewer opportunities' means people ~~facing obstacles that prevent them from having effective access to opportunities under the Programme f~~who need additional support due to the fact that they are at a disadvantage compared to their peers because of various obstacles, for example disability, age, health problems, educational difficulties, socio-economic status, cultural differences or economic, social~~, cultural,~~ or geographical o~~r health reasons, a migrant background or for reasons such as disability a~~bstacles, including people from a marginalised community, a migrant background or at risk of facing discrimination based on any of the grounds e~~ducational difficulties~~nshrined in Article 21 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union;

Amendment 196 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 25

(25) 'people with fewer opportunities' means people facing obstacles that prevent them from having effective access to opportunities ~~under the Programme~~in one or more areas of life among others for economic, social, socio- economic cultural, geographical or health ~~reasons~~, including psychological, discriminatory reasons, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, ethnicity, a migrant background, legal barriers or for reasons such as disability and educational or learning difficulties; such difficulties require for them to have additional support services to enable them to overcome such obstacles and fully participate in the programme;

Amendment 197 #

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Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 25

(25) 'people with fewer opportunities' means people facing obstacles that prevent them from having effective access to opportunities under the Programme for economic, social, cultural, geographical or health reasons, a migrant background or for reasons such as disability, age and educational difficulties;

Amendment 198 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 25

(25) 'people with fewer opportunities' means people facing obstacles that ~~prevent~~hinder them from having full and effective access to opportunities under the Programme for economic, social, cultural, geographical or health reasons, ~~a migrant background~~ or for reasons such as disability and educational difficulties;

Amendment 199 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 25 a (new)

25a. 'reasonable adaptation' means essential, appropriate changes and amendments which do not represent a disproportionate, unjustified burden and in certain cases are necessary to ensure that all people with disabilities can benefit from and exercise their basic human rights and freedoms;

Amendment 200 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 27 a (new)

27a. 'universal design' means the design of products, environments, programmes and services to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialised design. Universal Design shall not exclude assistive devices for particular groups of persons with disabilities where this is needed.

Amendment 201 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 27 a (new)

(27a) “support services” means long or short-term services, that empower participants or their families with fewer opportunities or support needs to fully and successfully participate in all the activities of the programme and the life of the local community in which they reside;

Amendment 202 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The general objective of the Programme is to support the educational, professional and personal development of people in education, training, youth, adult learning and sport, in Europe and beyond, thereby contributing to a sustainable ~~growth, jobs and social cohesion and~~future, especially quality jobs, social cohesion and inclusion, reduction of poverty, global and local environmental protection, furthermore promote active citizenship, participation in democratic life in order to strengthening European identity. As such, the Programme shall be a key instrument for building a European education area, supporting the implementation of the European strategic cooperation in the field of education ~~and~~, training, adult learning and youth work with its underlying sectoral agendas, strengthening the youth sector, advancing youth policy cooperation under the Union Youth Strategy 2019-2027 and developing the European dimension in sport, art and environmental protection.

Amendment 203 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The general objective of the Programme is to support the educational, professional and personal development of people in education, training, youth and sport, in Europe and beyond, thereby contributing to sustainable growth, jobs and social cohesion ~~and to strengthening European identity~~. As such, the Programme shall be a key instrument for ~~building a European education area,~~ supporting the implementation of the European strategic cooperation in the field of education and training~~, with its underlying sectoral agendas, advancing youth policy cooperation under the Union Youth Strategy 2019-2027 and developing the European dimension in sport~~.

Amendment 204 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The general objective of the Programme is to support the educational, professional and personal development of people in education, training, youth and sport, in Europe and beyond, thereby contributing to sustainable growth, jobs and social cohesion and to strengthening European identity. As such, the Programme shall be a key instrument for building a European education area, supporting the implementation of the European strategic cooperation in the field of education and training, with its underlying sectoral agendas, advancing youth policy cooperation under the Union Youth Strategy 2019-2027 and developing the European dimension in sport. The programme must conform to the principles of universal design.

Amendment 205 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The general objective of the Programme is to support the educational, professional and personal development of people in education, training, youth and sport, understanding of democracy and artistic and cultural activities, in Europe and beyond, thereby contributing to sustainable growth, jobs and social cohesion and to strengthening European identity. As such, the Programme shall be a key instrument for building a European education area, supporting the implementation of the European strategic cooperation in the field of education and training, with its underlying sectoral agendas, advancing youth policy cooperation under the Union Youth Strategy 2019-2027 and developing the European dimension in sport.

Amendment 206 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The general objective of the Programme is to support the educational, professional and personal development of people in education, training, youth and sport, in Europe and beyond, thereby contributing to sustainable growth, jobs and social cohesion ~~and to strengthening European identity~~. As such, the Programme shall be a key instrument for building an accessible and inclusive European education area, supporting the implementation of the European strategic cooperation in the field of education and training, with its underlying sectoral agendas, advancing youth policy cooperation under the Union Youth Strategy 2019-2027 and developing the European dimension in sport.

Amendment 207 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) promote learning mobility of individuals, as well as cooperation, inclusion, excellence, creativity and innovation at the level of organisations and policies in the field of education and training, particularly by promoting student learning mobility in vocational education and training;

Amendment 208 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) promote learning mobility of individuals, as well as cooperation, inclusion, sustainability, gender equality, excellence, creativity and innovation at the level of organisations and policies in the field of education and training;

Amendment 209 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) promote non-formal and informal learning mobility, intercultural dialogue, critical thinking, volunteering and active participation among young people, as well as cooperation, inclusion, sustainability, gender equality, creativity and innovation at the level of organisations and policies in the field of youth, including youth work;

Amendment 210 #

(b) promote ~~non-~~formal learning mobility and active participation among young people, as well as cooperation, inclusion, creativity and innovation at the level of organisations and policies in the field of youth;

Amendment 211 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) promote learning mobility of sport coaches, art teachers, environmental educators and staff, as well as cooperation, inclusion, sustainability, gender equality, creativity and innovation at the level of sport, art and environmental organisations and sport policies.;

Amendment 212 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)

(ca) promote lifelong learning mobility of older learners in formal education, including students of Universities of the Third Age and 50+ workers who are in the process of transition in the labour market.

Amendment 213 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 a (new)

All actions in the Programme shall be fully accessible and contribute to the inclusive implementation of the Programme.

Amendment 214 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) the mobility of those participating in any type of learning activities regardless of age, especially: (a) vocational education and training learners and staff; (b) school pupils or children in childcare and staff; (c) the mobility of those outside formal education settings (d) higher education students and staff;

Amendment 215 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

(aa) the mobility of those outside formal education settings;

Amendment 216 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c

Amendment 217 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) the mobility of adult education participants and staff;

Amendment 218 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) the mobility of adult education learners and staff;

Amendment 219 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) language learning opportunities, including minority languages supporting language diversity and those supporting mobility activities.

Amendment 220 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) l~~anguage learning opportunities, including those supporting mobility activities~~earning the language of the country in which the programme is being carried out.

Amendment 221 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) language learning opportunities, ~~including those supporting mobility activiti~~particularly relating to neighbouring languages.

Amendment 222 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

In the field of learning, education and training, the Programme shall support the following actions under key action 2:

Amendment 223 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) partnerships for excellence, ~~in particular European universities,~~ Centres of vocational excellence and joint master degrees;

Amendment 224 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)

(ba) partnerships for innovation in education and other forms of learning through large-scale actions such as adult education alliances;

Amendment 225 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) partnerships for innovation, especially sustainable and green innovation to strengthen Europe's sustainable innovation capacity;

Amendment 226 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)

(ca) partnerships for social inclusion and cohesion and reduction of poverty;

Amendment 227 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

In the field of learning, education and training, the Programme shall support the following actions under key action 3:

Amendment 228 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) the preparation and implementation of the Union general and sectoral policy agendas in inclusive education and training, including with the support of the Eurydice network or activities of other relevant organisations;

Amendment 229 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) the support to Union tools and measures that foster the quality, transparency and recognition of competences, skills and qualifications obtained during travel45; _________________ 45 In particular the single Union framework for the transparency of qualifications and competences ; the European Qualifications Framework; the European Quality Assurance Reference Framework for Vocational Education and Training; the European Credit System for Vocational Education and Training; the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System; the European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education; the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education; the European Network of Information Centres in the European Region and National Academic Recognition Information Centres in the European Union; and the Euroguidance networks.

Amendment 230 #

(c) policy dialogue and cooperation with key stakeholders, including Union- wide networks, European, n~~on- governmental organisations~~ational, regional and local non-governmental organisations, especially in less privileged regions or working with disadvantaged people and international organisations in the field of learning, education and training; This cooperation shall entail structural support;

Amendment 231 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) promotion of democracy, policy dialogue and cooperation with key stakeholders, including Union- wide networks, European non- governmental organisations and international organisations in the field of education and training;

Amendment 232 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) measures that contribute to the high qualit~~ative and inclusiv~~y and socially more inclusive and environmentally sustainable implementation of the Programme;

Amendment 233 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f

(f) accessible dissemination and awareness- raising activities about European policy outcomes and priorities as well as on the Programme.

Amendment 234 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) the mobility of young people, including those with disabilities;

Amendment 235 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c

~~(c) DiscoverEU activities;~~deleted

Amendment 236 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)

(da) intergenerational exchange activities between youth and older persons.

Amendment 237 #

Ivo VAJGL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)

(da) intergenerational exchange activities between youth and older persons

Amendment 238 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)

(da) intergenerational exchange activities between youth and older persons

Amendment 239 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

(aa) Partnerships for innovation in youth participation through large-scale actions such as youth work alliances;

Amendment 240 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)

(ba) partnerships for increased outreach of the programme, especially with the use of mass media and new digital tools

Amendment 241 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) policy dialogue, support and cooperation with relevant key stakeholders, including Union-wide networks, European non- governmental organisations, and international organisations in the field of youth, the EU Youth dialogue as well as structural support to the European Youth Forum and other European Youth organisations;

Amendment 242 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)

(ca) structured dialogue with young people and structured intergenerational dialogue;

Amendment 243 #

Ivo VAJGL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)

(ca) structured dialogue with young people and structured intergenerational dialogue;

Amendment 244 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)

(da) measures that contribute to the dialogue with young people and youth organisations serving as a forum for continuous input and joint reflection on the priorities, implementation and follow- up of European cooperation in all fields of relevance to the Young;

Amendment 245 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)

(db) structured intergenerational dialogue;

Amendment 246 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point f

(f) dissemination and awareness- raising activities about European policy outcomes and priorities, as well as on the Programme, which are also accessible to people with disabilities.

Amendment 247 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1

In the field of sport, the Programme shall support, under key action 1, the mobility of sport coaches art teachers, environmental educators and staff.

Amendment 248 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

In the field of sport, arts and environmental protection the Programme shall support the following actions under key action 2:

Amendment 249 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) not for profit sport, art and environmental protection related events aiming at further developing the European dimension of sport, arts and environmental protection.

Amendment 250 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

In the field of sport, art and environmental protection the Programme shall support the following actions under key action 3:

Amendment 251 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) policy dialogue and cooperation with relevant key stakeholders, including European non-governmental organisations and international organisations in the field of sport, arts and environmental protection;

Amendment 252 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) dissemination and awareness- raising activities about European policy outcomes and priorities and about the Programme, including sport prizes and awards, which are also accessible to people with disabilities.

Amendment 253 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) dissemination and awareness- raising activities about European policy outcomes and priorities and about the Programme, including sport, art and environmental protection prizes and awards.

Amendment 254 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1

1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR ~~30 000~~44 322 000 000 in current prices.

Amendment 255 #

Helga STEVENS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1

1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR ~~30 000~~41 097 000 000 in c~~urre~~onstant prices.

Amendment 256 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

2. The Programme shall be implemented according to the following indicative distribution, always taking into account the actual needs, in the interest of the added European value:

Amendment 257 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part

(a) ~~EUR 24 940 000 000~~80% for actions in the field of learning, education and training, from which:

Amendment 258 #

Jeroen LENAERS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 1

(1) at least EUR 8 6140 000 000 should be allocated to higher education actions referred to in point (a) of Article 4 and point (a) of Article 5;

Amendment 259 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 1

(1) at least ~~EUR 8 640 000 000~~30% should be allocated to higher education actions referred to in point (a) of Article 4 and point (a) of Article 5;

Amendment 260 #

Jeroen LENAERS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2

(2) at least EUR 5 2730 000 000 to actions in vocational education and training referred to in point (b) of Article 4 and point (a) of Article 5;

Amendment 261 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2

(2) at least ~~EUR 5 230 000 000~~30% to actions in vocational education and training referred to in point (b) of Article 4 and point (a) of Article 5;

Amendment 262 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 3

(3) at least ~~EUR 3 790 000 000~~18% to school education actions referred to in point (c) of Article 4 and point (a) of Article 5;

Amendment 263 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 4

(4) at least ~~EUR 1 190 000 000~~10% to adult education actions referred to in point (d) of Article 4 and point (a) of Article 5;

Amendment 264 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 5

(5) ~~EUR 450 000 000~~1,8% for Jean Monnet actions referred to in Article 7;

Amendment 265 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 5 a (new)

(5a) 2% as a margin of flexibility with regards to all actions in Chapter II

Amendment 266 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) ~~EUR 3 100 000 000~~15% for actions in the field of youth referred to in Articles 8 to 10;

Amendment 267 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point c

Amendment 268 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14.º – paragraph 2 – point c

Amendment 269 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d

(d) at least ~~EUR 960 000 000~~3,2% as a contribution to the operational costs of the national agencies.

Amendment 270 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14.º – paragraph 2 – point d

(d) ~~at least EUR 960 000 000~~3% as a contribution to the operational costs of the national agencies.

Amendment 271 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. The levels of financial support such as grants, travel or administrative lump sums, flat rates and unit costs, shall be regularly revised and adjusted to the living and subsistence costs of the host country or region as well as travelling conditions.

Amendment 272 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4

4. The amount referred to in paragraph 1 may be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the Programme such as preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, including corporate information technology systems as well as accessibility assistance and monitoring.

Amendment 273 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4

Amendment 274 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. The levels of financial support - such as grants, travel or administration lump sums, flat rates and unit costs - shall be regularly reviewed and adjusted to the living and subsistence costs of the host country or region, as well as to travelling conditions, with particular attention to the Outermost Regions, in compliance with Article 349 TFEU.

Amendment 275 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. The levels of financial support in the form of grants, travel or administration lump sums, flat rates and unit costs, shall be regularly reviewed and adjusted to the living and substance costs not only of the host country but also of the host city, according to updated Eurostat figures;

Amendment 276 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. To support the inclusion of those who face additional barriers and require special needs assistance a dedicated budget to cover the costs of such assistance will be provided, separate from the main project budget.

Amendment 277 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. As a general rule, grant requests and project applications will be submitted to the national agency of the country where the applicant organisation is based. Grant requests and project applications for activities organised by Union-wide networks, European non-governmental organisations and international organisations, shall be submitted to and managed by the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency of the European Commission

Amendment 278 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2

2. When implementing the Programme, inter alia in the selection of participants and the award of grants, the Commission and the Member States shall ensure that efforts are made to promote social inclusion and improve outreach to people with fewer opportunities. National Agencies will ensure that and be held responsible for additional appropriate support services to be available to enable people with fewer opportunities to fully participate and have full access to the benefits of the programme.

Amendment 279 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18.º – paragraph 2

2. When implementing the Programme, inter alia in the selection of participants and the award of grants, the Commission and the Member States shall ensure that efforts are made to promote social inclusion and improve outreach to people with fewer opportunities, by exploring the possibilities for extending regional Erasmus + cooperation to further stimulate mobility between the outermost regions and neighbouring third countries.

Amendment 280 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2

Amendment 281 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3

3. The performance reporting system shall ensure that data for monitoring Programme implementation and evaluation are sex-disaggregated and are collected efficiently, effectively, in a timely manner and at the appropriate level of detail by beneficiaries of Union funds within the meaning of Article [2(5)] of the Financial Regulation. To that end, proportionate reporting requirements shall be imposed on beneficiaries of Union funds and Member States.

Amendment 282 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1

1. National agencies referred to in Article 24 shall develop a consistent strategy with regard to the effective outreach as well as dissemination and exploitation of results of activities supported under the actions they manage within the Programme, shall assist the Commission in its general task of disseminating, in an accessible way, information concerning the Programme, including information in respect of actions and activities managed at national and Union level, and its results, and shall inform relevant target groups about the actions and activities undertaken in their country.

Amendment 283 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1

Amendment 284 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Young people see Erasmus+ primarily as a programme for university students. At European, national and regional level, therefore, greater importance is attached, in communication and information measures, to raising the profile of the different areas and the sub- programmes relating to each area, including school-level education (Comenius), higher education (Erasmus), international higher education (Erasmus Mundus), vocational education and training (Leonardo da Vinci) and adult education (Grundtvig), as well as youth (Youth in Action) and sport.

Amendment 285 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 4

4. The Commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the Programme, and its actions and results. Financial resources allocated to the Programme shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in Article 3.

Amendment 286 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 4

4. The Commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the Programme, and its actions and results, in a way which is also accessible to people with disabilities. Financial resources allocated to the Programme shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in Article 3.

Amendment 287 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 4

4. The Commission shall implement accessible information and communication actions relating to the Programme, and its actions and results. Financial resources allocated to the Programme shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in Article 3.

Amendment 288 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. The national agencies and the Commission shall specifically target people with fewer opportunities, which implies at least that all relevant information shall be accessible.

Amendment 289 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2

2. The Member States shall take all necessary and appropriate measures to remove ~~any legal and~~ administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the Programme~~, including, where possible, measures aimed at resolving issues that give rise to difficulties in obtaining visas~~.

Amendment 290 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2

2. The Member States shall take all necessary and appropriate measures to remove any legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the Programme, including, where possible, measures aimed at resolving issues that give rise to difficulties in obtaining visas. residence permits and other legal or administrative difficulties that could prevent access to the programme

Amendment 291 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2

2. The Member States shall take all necessary and appropriate measures to remove any legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the Programme, including, where possible, measures aimed at avoiding grants taxation, ensuring portability of rights among EU social systems, and resolving issues that give rise to difficulties in obtaining visas.

Amendment 292 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2

2. The Member States shall take all necessary ~~and appropriate measures to remove any legal and administrative obstacles to~~measures for the proper functioning of the Programme, including, where possible, measures aimed at resolving issues that give rise to difficulties in obtaining visas.

Amendment 293 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 6

6. In the event that the Commission rejects the designation of the national agency based on its evaluation of the ex- ante compliance assessment, or if the national agency does not comply with the minimum requirements set by the Commission, the national authority shall ensure that the necessary remedial steps are taken to ensure that the national agency complies with the minimum requirements, or shall designate another body as national agency.deleted

Amendment 294 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) have legal personality or be part of an entity having legal personality, and be governed by the law of the Member State concerned; ~~a ministry may not be designated as a national agency;~~

Amendment 295 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) have the adequate management capacity, staff and infrastructure to fulfil its tasks satisfactorily, ensuring efficient and effective, inclusive and accessible management of the Programme and sound financial management of Union funds;

Amendment 296 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2

2. The national agency shall be responsible for managing all stages of the project lifecycle of the actions that shall be described in the work programme referred to in Article [19], in conformity with [points (c)(v) and (vi) of Article 58(1)] of the Financial Regulation. The national agency shall ensure that projects are easily accessible and contribute to the qualitative and inclusive implementation of the Programme.

Amendment 297 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 7 a (new)

7a. The National Agency shall regularly consult the beneficiaries of the programme (individuals and organisations) in order to collect their feedback on the programme, report this to the European Commission and improve its implementation at national level based on their feedback and expertise.

Amendment 298 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 4

4. The Commission shall set the requirements for the national agency work programme, with particular attention for the qualitative and inclusive nature of this Programme. The Commission shall not make Programme funds available to the national agency until the Commission has formally approved the national agency's work programme.

Amendment 299 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 7

7. Regular meetings shall be organised with the network of national agencies in order to ensure coherent implementation of the Programme across all Member States and all third countries referred to in Article 17. The Commission fosters the sharing of good practices and the exchange of information, especially with regard to accessibility and reasonable accommodation measures.

Amendment 300 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 a (new)

Article 25a Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency At Union level, the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency - EACEA shall be responsible for managing all stages of grant and project applications for actions of the Programme listed in Chapter II, III and IV of this Regulation submitted by Union-wide networks, European non-governmental organisations and international organisations.

Amendment 301 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2

2. The committee may meet in specific configurations to deal with sectoral issues. Where appropriate, in accordance with its rules of procedure ~~and on an ad hoc basis~~, external experts, including representatives of the social partners, ~~may be~~civil society organisations and representatives of beneficiaries shall be regularly invited to participate in its meetings as observers.

Amendment 302 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. The European Youth Forum shall be included as permanent observer without voting rights in the committee and its participation laid out in the rules of procedures of the committee

Amendment 303 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1

(1) High quality and inclusive learning mobility for people from diverse backgrounds, including people with fewer opportunities

Amendment 71 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) In a context of rapid and profound changes, in~~duced by technological revolution and gl~~vesting in learning mobaili~~sation, investing in learning mobil~~ty, education for democracy and solidarity, cooperation and innovative policy development in the fields of education, training, youth ~~and sport~~, sport, arts and environmentalism is key to building inclusive, democratic, cohesive and resilient societies and sustaining ~~the competitiveness of~~solidarity in the Union, while contributing to strengthening European identity and to a more democratic Union.

Amendment 72 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) In a context of rapid and profound changes induced by technological revolution and globalisation, investing in learning mobility, cooperation and innovative policy development in the fields of education, training, youth and sport is key to building inclusive, cohesive and resilient societies and sustaining the competitiveness of the ~~Union, while contributing to strengthening European identity and to a more democratic~~ Union.

Amendment 73 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)

(1a) 6.3 million young Europeans are not in education, employment or training, and the unemployment rate for young Europeans remains double that of their elders, with peaks of 40 % in some Member States, representing a generation sacrificed by austerity policies.

Amendment 74 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 b (new)

(1b) Young Europeans are facing common challenges: difficulties in entering the labour market, integrating into society, finding housing and gaining access to credit, and they are facing the risk of precariousness, with these difficulties being even more acute for young third-country nationals,

Amendment 75 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 c (new)

(1c) Mobility should not be an inevitability motivated by the absence of prospects at home, but a choice open to as many people as possible, regardless of social background, cultural background or available means.

Amendment 76 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 d (new)

(1d) The European Union can become a source of rights and progress for young people, guaranteeing them: a mechanism for granting autonomy to all young people in order to enable them to undergo training and gain access to their first job, a European plan to convert all precarious jobs into stable jobs, and the establishment of a European statute for trainees with new rights and employment opportunities.

Amendment 77 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 e (new)

(1e) The Erasmus+ Programme mainly affects the wealthiest and the costs of expatriation are far too high for the working classes to be able to access this Programme. It is essential that everything be taken into account in calculating the subsidies granted: housing, international transport and local transport, food, clothing, language courses and a minimum amount required to live with dignity and enjoy this experience abroad in good conditions.

Amendment 78 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 f (new)

(1f) Too often young students from the working classes are reluctant to go abroad. It is also essential that all information on the assistance to which they are entitled be made available and, above all, that it be promoted so that it is truly effective.

Amendment 79 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 g (new)

(1g) In order to reach all population groups and, in particular, the working classes, the Commission should consider extending the Erasmus+ Programme to beneficiaries of the youth guarantee. This could take the form, for example, of a one-month language internship in a European country of the person's choice, which could be extended by professional experience.

Amendment 80 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2

(2) In its Communication on Strengthening European Identity through Education and Culture of 14 November 2017, the Commission put forward its vision to work towards a European Education Area by 2025, in which learning would not be hampered by borders; a Union, where spending time in another Member State for purposes of studying and learning in any form or setting would become the standard and where, in addition to one's mother tongue, speaking two other languages, including minority languages and languages supporting mobility, would become the norm; a Union in which people would have a strong sense of their identity as Europeans, of Europe's cultural heritage and its diversity. In this context, the Commission emphasised the need to boost the tried-and- tested Erasmus+ programme in all categories of learners that it already covers and reaching out better to learners with fewer opportunities.

Amendment 81 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2

(2) In its Communication on Strengthening European Identity through Education and Culture of 14 November 2017, the Commission put forward its vision to work towards a European Education Area by 2025, in which learning would not be hampered by borders; a Union, where spending time in another Member State for purposes of studying and learning in any form or setting would become the standard and where, in addition to one's mother tongue, speaking two other languages would become the norm; a Union in which people would have a strong sense ~~of their identity as Europeans,~~ of Europe's cultural heritage and ~~its~~Europe's unity in diversity. In this context, the Commission emphasised the need to boost the tried-and- tested Erasmus+ programme in all categories of learners that it already covers and reaching out to learners with fewer opportunities.

Amendment 82 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4

(4) The European Pillar of Social Rights, solemnly proclaimed and signed on 17 November 2017 by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, lays down, as its first key principle, that everyone has the right to quality and inclusive education, training and lifelong learning in order to maintain and acquire skills that enable them to participate fully in society and manage successfully transitions in the labour market. Its seventeenth principle states that people with disabilities have the right to income support that ensures living in dignity, services that enable them to participate in the labour market and society, and a work environment adapted to their needs.

Amendment 83 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4

Amendment 84 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

Amendment 85 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) The mid-term evaluation report of the 2014-2020 Erasmus+ programme con~~firm~~sidered that the creation of a single programme on education, training, youth and sport resulted in significant simplification, rationalisation and synergies in the management of the Programme while further improvements are necessary not only to further consolidate the efficiency gains of the 2014-2020 Programme but also to ensure that the creation of a single programme does not happen at the detriment of smaller beneficiaries and certain target groups. In the consultations for the mid- term evaluation and on the future Programme, Member States and stakeholders made a ~~strong~~ call for continuity in the Programme's scope, architecture and delivery mechanisms, while calling for a number of improvements, such as making the Programme more inclusive and manageable also for smaller beneficiaries and smaller project sizes. They also expressed their ~~full~~ support for keeping the Programme integrated and underpinned by the lifelong learning paradigm. The European Parliament, in its Resolution of 2 February 2017 on the implementation of Erasmus+, welcomed the integrated structure of the programme and called on the Commission to exploit fully the lifelong learning dimension of the programme by fostering and encouraging cross-sectoral cooperation in the future programme. Member States and stakeholders also highlighted the need to keep a strong international dimension in the Programme and to extend it to other sectors of education and training.

Amendment 86 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

(7) The open public consultation on Union funding in the areas of values and mobility confirmed these key findings and emphasised the need to make the future programme a more inclusive programme and to continue to focus priorities on modernising education and training systems ~~as well as strengthening priorities on fostering European identity~~, active citizenship and participation in democratic life.

Amendment 87 #

Helga STEVENS

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

Amendment 88 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

Amendment 89 #

Martina DLABAJOVÁ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)

(8a) The European Court of Auditors, on its Special Report “Mobility under Erasmus+: Millions of Participants and multi-faceted European Added Value, however performance measurement needs to be further improved”, published on 6 September 2018,reassured the European added value of the Programme, focusing on education and training component. However, the elements of added value that go beyond the legal requirements, these including the strategic approach to mobility, an increase in the sense of European identity and multilingualism, are not being measured as part of performance evaluation. Therefore, auditors call for the indicators used to measure the Programmes’ performance to be better aligned with its objectives and that additional indicators are provided, which should be prioritised at the project appraisal stage, monitored and reported on.

Amendment 90 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)

(8a) In its communication on 'A stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the EU's outermost regions' of 24 October 2017, the Commission recognises that increased mobility of learners and staff in education and training, notably under the Erasmus + programme, would be highly beneficial for the outermost regions and undertakes to further adjust financial support to participants travelling from and to the outermost regions by maintaining specific funding rules for these regions under Erasmus + and to explore the possibilities of extending regional Erasmus + cooperation to further stimulate mobility between the outermost regions and neighbouring third countries.

Amendment 91 #

Martina DLABAJOVÁ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 b (new)

(8b) While recognizing the introduction of several innovations that have simplified administration in the area of mobility, the European Court of Auditors, in the same report, also recommend that the European Commission simplify the scheme further to reduce administrative burdens. The auditors ask the Commission to make applications and reporting easier for beneficiaries and individual participants and to improve IT tools and continue to computerise procedures.

Amendment 92 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9

(9) In this context, it is necessary to establish the successor programme for education, training, youth and sport (the 'Programme') of the 2014-2020 Erasmus + programme established by Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council27. The integrated nature of the 2014-2020 programme covering learning in all contexts - formal, non- formal and informal, and at all stages of life - should be maintained to boost flexible learning paths allowing individuals to develop those competences that are necessary to develop as individuals and to face the challenges of the twenty-first century. _________________ 27 Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing 'Erasmus+': the Union programme for education, training, youth and sport and repealing Decisions No 1719/2006/EC, No 1720/2006/EC and No 1298/2008/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 50).

Amendment 93 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10

(10) The Programme should be equipped to become an even greater contributor to the implementation of the Union's policy objectives and priorities in the field of education, training, youth and sport. A coherent lifelong learning approach is central to managing the different transitions that people will face over the course of their life cycle, especially for those over 50 who lack skills required for a swift transition in the labour market. In taking this approach forward, the next Programme should maintain a close relationship with the overall strategic framework for Union policy cooperation in the field of education, training and youth, including the policy agendas for schools, higher education, vocational education and training and adult learning, while reinforcing and developing new synergies with other related Union programmes and policy areas.

Amendment 94 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)

(10a) One of the main objectives of Erasmus+ must be to preserve the status within the programme of activities outside school, vocational training and study. There is room for improvement, therefore, in the promotion of youth work, artistic and cultural activities, understanding of democracy, adult education and mass sports.

Amendment 95 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

(11) The Programme is a key component ~~of building a European Education Area. It should be equipped to contribute to the successor of the strategic framework for cooperation in education and training and the Skills Agenda~~in terms of skills for Europe28 with a shared commitment to the strategic importance of skills and competences for sustaining jobs, growth and competitiveness. It should support Member States in reaching the goals of the Paris Declaration on promoting citizenship and the common values of freedom, tolerance and non-discrimination through education29. _________________ 28 COM(2016) 381 final. 29 [Reference].

Amendment 96 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

(11) The Programme is a key component of building a European Education Area, while fully respecting Member States' competences. It should be equipped to contribute to the successor of the strategic framework for cooperation in education and training and the Skills Agenda for Europe28 with a shared commitment to the strategic importance of skills and competences for sustaining jobs, growth and competitiveness. It should support Member States in reaching the goals of the Paris Declaration on promoting citizenship and the common values of freedom, tolerance and non-discrimination through education29 . _________________ 28 29COM(2016) 381 final. COM(2016) 381 final. 29 [Reference]. [Reference].

Amendment 97 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)

(11a) The Programme shall provide students, teachers and adult learners with the opportunity to broaden their horizons and reduce prejudice regarding LGBTI people. Teacher-training activities should train teachers on how to introduce LGBTI topics in a positive light into the curriculum, how to support LGBTI students and fellow colleagues, and how to protect LGBTI students in school legislation. Additionally, the adult education and vocational education and training opportunities should help those LGBTI students who dropped out of school or university due to the unsafe school/studying environments they were exposed to.

Amendment 98 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)

(11a) Erasmus+ is intended to encourage more project organisers with no EU experience to submit applications for funding. For that reason, national agencies should introduce or expand special support mechanisms for such organisers.

Amendment 99 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 b (new)

(11b) Further improvements should be made to the Commission's programme guide. It is not user-friendly. Ease of use, simplicity and clarity should be its guiding principles.

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Amendment 100 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

(5) On 16 September 2016 in Bratislava, with the economic and professional situation of young people having deteriorated in recent years, leaders of twenty-seven Member States stressed their determination to provide them with better opportunities ~~for youth~~. In the Rome Declaration signed on 25 March 2017, leaders of twenty-seven Member States and of the European Council, the European Parliament and the European Commission pledged to work towards a Union where young people receive the best education and training and can study and find jobs across the Union; a Union which preserves our cultural heritage and promotes cultural diversity.

Amendment 101 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

Amendment 102 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

Amendment 103 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) The mid-term evaluation report of the 2014-2020 Erasmus+ programme confirmed that the creation of a single programme on education, training, youth and sport resulted in significant simplification, rationalisation and synergies in the management of the Programme while ~~further improvements are~~a deepening is necessary to further consolidate the efficiency gains of the 2014-2020 Programme. In the consultations for the mid-term evaluation and on the future Programme, Member States and stakeholders made a strong call for continuity in the Programme's scope, architecture and delivery mechanisms, while calling for a number of improvements, such as making the Programme more inclusive. They also expressed their full support for keeping the Programme integrated and underpinned by the lifelong learning paradigm. The European Parliament, in its Resolution of 2 February 2017 on the implementation of Erasmus+, welcomed the integrated structure of the programme and called on the Commission to exploit fully the lifelong learning dimension of the programme by fostering and encouraging cross-sectoral cooperation in the future programme. ~~Member States and stakeholders also highlighted the need to keep a strong international dimension in the Programme and to extend it to other sectors of education and training.~~

Amendment 104 #

Jill EVANS, Liadh NÍ RIADA, Krystyna ŁYBACKA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) The mid-term evaluation report of the 2014-2020 Erasmus+ programme confirmed that the creation of a single programme on education, training, youth and sport resulted in significant simplification, rationalisation and synergies in the management of the Programme while further improvements are necessary to further consolidate the efficiency gains of the 2014-2020 Programme. In the consultations for the mid-term evaluation and on the future Programme, Member States and stakeholders made a strong call for continuity in the Programme's scope, architecture and delivery mechanisms, while calling for a number of improvements, such as making the Programme more inclusive. They also expressed their full support for keeping the Programme integrated and underpinned by the lifelong learning paradigm. The European Parliament, in its Resolution of 2 February 2017 on the implementation of Erasmus+, welcomed the integrated structure of the programme and called on the Commission to exploit fully the lifelong learning dimension of the programme by fostering and encouraging cross-sectoral cooperation in the future programme. The European Commission's Impact Assessment, Member States and stakeholders also highlighted the need to ~~keep a~~further stroengthen the international dimension in the Programme and to extend it in scope to other sectors of education and training, youth and sport.

Amendment 105 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6

(6) The mid-term evaluation report of the 2014-2020 Erasmus+ programme confirmed that the creation of a single programme on education, training, youth and sport resulted in significant simplification, rationalisation and synergies in the management of the Programme while further improvements are necessary to further consolidate the efficiency gains of the 2014-2020 Programme. In the consultations for the mid-term evaluation and on the future Programme, Member States and stakeholders made a strong call for continuity in the Programme's scope, architecture and delivery mechanisms, while calling for a number of improvements, such as making the Programme more inclusive and manageable for smaller beneficiaries and smaller projects.. They also expressed their full support for keeping the Programme integrated and underpinned by the lifelong learning paradigm. The European Parliament, in its Resolution of 2 February 2017 on the implementation of Erasmus+, welcomed the integrated structure of the programme and called on the Commission to exploit fully the lifelong learning dimension of the programme by fostering and encouraging cross-sectoral cooperation in the future programme. Member States and stakeholders also highlighted the need to keep a strong international dimension in the Programme and to extend it to other sectors of education and training.

Amendment 106 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7

(7) The open public consultation on Union funding in the areas of values and mobility confirmed these key findings and emphasised the need to make the future programme a more inclusive programme and to continue to focus priorities on modernising education and training systems ~~as well as strengthening priorities on fostering European identity,~~fostering active citizenship and participation in democratic life.

Amendment 107 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) In its Communication on 'A modern budget for a Union that protects, empowers and defends - the multiannual financial framework for 2021-2027'26 adopted on 2 May 2018, the Commission called for greater investment in people and a stronger “"youth”" focus in the next financial framework~~, notably by more than doubling the size of the 2014-2020~~ and recognised that the Erasmus+ Programme, has been one of the Union’s most visible success stories. The focus of the new Programme should be on inclusiveness, and to reach more young people with fewer opportunities. This should allow more young people to move to another country to learn or work. _________________ 26Despite that overall success, the 2014- 2020 Programme remained unable to meet the high demand for funding and suffered from low project success rates. To remedy those shortcomings, it is necessary to increase the multiannual budget for the successor Programme to the 2014-2020 Programme. Moreover, the successor Programme aims to boost social inclusion by reaching more people with fewer opportunities and special needs, and incorporates a number of new and ambitious policy innovation initiatives reaching the most marginalized. Therefore, it is necessary to triple the budget, in constant prices, for the successor Programme as compared to the multiannual financial framework for the period 2014-2020. _________________ 26 COM(2018) 321 final. COM(2018) 321 final.

Amendment 108 #

Remo SERNAGIOTTO, Sabine VERHEYEN, Andrea BOCSKOR, Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Theodoros ZAGORAKIS, Jeroen LENAERS, Sven SCHULZE, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) In its Communication on 'A modern budget for a Union that protects, empowers and defends - the multiannual financial framework for 2021-2027'26 adopted on 2 May 2018, the Commission called for greater investment in people and a stronger “"youth”" focus in the next financial framework~~, notably by more than doubling the size of the 2014-2020~~ and recognised that the Erasmus+ Programme, has been one of the Union’s most visible success stories. ~~The focus of the new Programme should be on inclusiveness, and to~~Despite that overall success, the 2014- 2020Programme remained unable to meet the high demand for funding and suffered from low project success rates. To remedy those shortcomings, it is necessary to increase the multiannual budget for the successor Programme to the 2014- 2020Programme. Moreover, the successor Programme aims to boost social inclusion by reaching more ~~young people with fewer opportunities. This should allow more young people to move to another country to learn or work.~~ people from disadvantaged backgrounds and people with disabilities and other special needs, and incorporates a number of new and ambitious initiatives. Therefore, it is necessary to triple the budget, in constant prices, for the successor Programme as compared to the multiannual financial framework for the period 2014-2020. _________________ 26 COM(2018) 321 final.

Amendment 109 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Emilian PAVEL, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Jill EVANS, Liadh NÍ RIADA, Giorgos GRAMMATIKAKIS, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Monika SMOLKOVÁ, Damian DRĂGHICI, Silvia COSTA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

Amendment 110 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

Amendment 111 #

Tomáš ZDECHOVSKÝ, Brando BENIFEI, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Julie WARD, Bart STAES

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

Amendment 112 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

Amendment 113 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

(8) In its Communication on ʻA modern budget for a Union that protects, empowers and defends – the multiannual financial framework for 2021-2027ʼ26 adopted on 2 May 2018, the Commission called for a stronger “youth” focus in the next financial framework, notably by more than doubling the size of the 2014-2020 Erasmus+ Programme, one of the Union’s most visible success stories. The focus of the new Programme should be on inclusiveness, ~~and~~to be achieved not least through measures to promote intercultural and, where appropriate, interreligious dialogue, and the Programme should seek to reach more young people with fewer opportunities. This should allow more young people to move to another country to learn or work. _________________ 26 COM(2018) 321 final. COM(2018) 321 final.

Amendment 114 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

Amendment 115 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8

Amendment 116 #

Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Bogdan Brunon WENTA, Theodoros ZAGORAKIS, María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9

(9) In this context, it is necessary to establish the successor programme for education, training, youth and sport (the 'Programme') of the 2014-2020 Erasmus + programme established by Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council27 . The integrated nature of the 2014-2020 programme covering learning in all contexts - formal, non- formal and informal, and at all stages of life - should be maintained to boost flexible learning paths allowing individuals to develop th~~ose~~e skills and competences that are necessary to face the challenges ~~of the twenty-first century.~~ and make the most of the opportunities of the twenty-first century. In connection with this, it is necessary to create a framework that coordinates and supports the career orientation of young people and also the development of their skills which are necessary for the labour market. _________________ 27 Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing 'Erasmus+': the Union programme for education, training, youth and sport and repealing Decisions No 1719/2006/EC, No 1720/2006/EC and No 1298/2008/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 50).

Amendment 117 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9

(9) In this context, it is necessary to establish the successor programme for education, training, youth and sport (the 'Programme') of the 2014-2020 Erasmus + programme established by Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council27. The integrated nature of the 2014-2020 programme covering learning in all contexts - formal, non- formal and informal, and at all stages of life - should be maintained to boost flexible learning paths allowing individuals to develop th~~ose~~e skills and competences that are necessary to face the challenges and make the most of the opportunities of the twenty-first century. _________________ 27 Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing 'Erasmus+': the Union programme for education, training, youth and sport and repealing Decisions No 1719/2006/EC, No 1720/2006/EC and No 1298/2008/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 50).

Amendment 118 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9

Amendment 119 #

(9) In this context, it is necessary to establish ‘Erasmus’, the successor programme for education, training, youth and sport (the 'Programme') of the 2014- 2020 Erasmus + programme established by Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council27 . The integrated nature of the 2014-2020 programme covering learning in all contexts - formal, non- formal and informal, and at all stages of life - should be maintained to boost flexible learning paths allowing individuals to develop those competences and skills that are necessary to face the challenges of the twenty-first century. _________________ 27 Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing 'Erasmus+': the Union programme for education, training, youth and sport and repealing Decisions No 1719/2006/EC, No 1720/2006/EC and No 1298/2008/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 50).

Amendment 120 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9

(9) In this context, it is necessary to establish the successor programme for education, training, youth and sport (the 'Programme') of the 2014-2020 Erasmus + programme established by Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council27. The integrated nature of the 2014-2020 programme covering learning in all contexts - formal, non- formal and informal, and at all stages of life - should be maintained to boost flexible learning paths allowing individuals to develop th~~ose~~e knowledge, skills and competences ~~that are~~ necessary to face thfuture challenges ~~of the twenty-first century~~. _________________ 27 Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing 'Erasmus+': the Union programme for education, training, youth and sport and repealing Decisions No 1719/2006/EC, No 1720/2006/EC and No 1298/2008/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 50).

Amendment 121 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10

(10) The Programme should be equipped to become an even greater contributor to the implementation of the Union's policy objectives and priorities in the field of education, training, youth and sport. A coherent lifelong learning approach is central to managing the different transitions that people will face over the course of their life cycle. In taking this approach forward, the next Programme should maintain a close relationship with the overall strategic framework for Union policy cooperation in the field of education, training, a~~nd youth, including the policy agendas for schools, higher education, vocational education and training and a~~dult learning and youth, while reinforcing and developing new synergies with other related Union programmes and policy areas.

Amendment 122 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Liadh NÍ RIADA, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Monika SMOLKOVÁ, Damian DRĂGHICI, Silvia COSTA, María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10

(10) The Programme should be equipped to become an even greater contributor to the implementation of the Union's policy objectives and priorities in the field of education, training, youth and sport. A coherent lifelong learning approach is central to managing the different transitions that people will face over the course of their life cycle. In taking this approach forward, the next Programme should maintain a close relationship with the overall strategic framework for Union policy cooperation in the field of education, training and youth, including the policy agendas for schools, higher education, vocational education and training and adult learning, while reinforcing ~~and developing new~~ synergies with other related Union programmes and policy areas.

Amendment 123 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)

(10a) The Programme is essential to promoting lifelong learning and this dimension should be encouraged by means of cross-sectoral cooperation as well as greater interaction among different forms of education. In this context, large-scale policy projects should be promoted and provided with sufficient funding and national agencies should have greater flexibility.

Amendment 124 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Milan ZVER, Krystyna ŁYBACKA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

(11) The Programme is a key component of building a European Education Area by 2025, as agreed by the Member States at the Gothenburg Social Summit. It should be equipped to contribute to the successor of the strategic framework for cooperation in education and training and the Skills Agenda for Europe28 with a shared commitment to the strategic importance of skills ~~and~~, competences and knowledge for sustaining jobs, growth ~~and~~, competitiveness, innovation and social cohesion. It should support Member States in reaching the goals of the Paris Declaration on promoting citizenship and the common values of freedom, tolerance and non- discrimination through education29. _________________ 28 29COM(2016) 381 final. COM(2016) 381 final. 29 [Reference]. [Reference].

Amendment 125 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Emilian PAVEL, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Monika SMOLKOVÁ, Damian DRĂGHICI, María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

(11) The Programme is a key component of building a European Education Area. It should be equipped to contribute to the successor of the strategic framework for cooperation in education and training and the Skills Agenda for Europe28 with a shared commitment to the strategic importance of skills and competences for sustaining jobs, growth and competitiveness. It should support Member States in reaching the goals of the Paris Declaration on promoting citizenship and the common values of freedom, tolerance and non-discrimination through education29, drawn up in response to the terrorist attacks with the aim, in particular, of preventing radicalisation. _________________ 28 COM(2016) 381 final. 29 [Reference].

Amendment 126 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

(11) The Programme is a key component of building a European Education Area and of the development of the key EU competences for lifelong learning. It should be equipped to contribute to the successor of the strategic framework for cooperation in education and training and the Skills Agenda for Europe28 with a shared commitment to the strategic importance of skills and competences for sustaining jobs, growth and competitiveness. It should support Member States in reaching the goals of the Paris Declaration on promoting citizenship and the common values of freedom, tolerance and non-discrimination through education29. _________________ 28 29COM(2016) 381 final. COM(2016) 381 final. 29 [Reference]. [Reference].

Amendment 127 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

(11) The Programme is a key component of building a European Education Area. It should be equipped to contribute to the successor of the strategic framework for cooperation in education and training and the Skills Agenda for Europe28 with a shared commitment to the strategic importance of skills and competences for sustaining and creating jobs, growth and competitiveness. It should support Member States in reaching the goals of the Paris Declaration on promoting citizenship and the common values of freedom, tolerance and non-discrimination through education29. _________________ 28 COM(2016) 381 final. 29 [Reference].

Amendment 128 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11

(11) The Programme is a key component of building a European Education Area. It should be equipped to contribute to the successor of the strategic framework for cooperation in education and training and the Skills Agenda for Europe28 with a shared commitment to the strategic importance of skills and competences for sustaining jobs, gpro~~wth~~sperity and competitiveness. It should support Member States in reaching the goals of the Paris Declaration on promoting citizenship and the common values of freedom, tolerance and non-discrimination through education29. _________________ 28 COM(2016) 381 final. 29 [Reference].

Amendment 129 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)

(11a) The Programme should contribute to the fulfilment of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, in particular Sustainable Development Goal 4 aiming at ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all;

Amendment 130 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 b (new)

(11b) Poverty and education are inextricably linked. The Programme should contribute to tackle educational poverty, defined as the impossibility or difficulty to have access to knowledge and learning opportunities and to learn and acquire new competences and skills.

Amendment 131 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12

(12) The Programme should be coherent with the new European Union youth strategy30 , the framework for European cooperation in the youth field for 2019- 2027, based on the Commission's Communication of 22 May 2018 on 'Engaging, connecting and empowering young people: a new EU Youth Strategy'31, including as regards the strategy’s aspirations to support quality youth work and non-formal learning. This entails attention for mobility, capacity-building, innovation and recognition of youth work and non-formal learning within the context of the 2012 Council Recommendation on the validation of non-formal and informal learning. This also calls for the promotion of quality tools and systems that should be used in the training of youth workers and that correspond to the changing circumstances of young people’s lives. These should be embedded in a broader quality approach to empower youth organisations. _________________ 30 [Reference - to be adopted by the Council by the end of 2018]. 31 COM(2018) 269 final.

Amendment 132 #

Tomáš ZDECHOVSKÝ, Brando BENIFEI, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Julie WARD, Bart STAES

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12

(12) The Programme should be coherent with the new European Union youth strategy30, the framework for European cooperation in the youth field for 2019- 2027, based on the Commission's Communication of 22 May 2018 on 'Engaging, connecting and empowering young people: a new EU Youth Strategy'’31, including the strategy’s aspirations to support quality youth work and non- formal and informal learning. This entails attention to mobility, inclusiveness, capacity-building, innovation and recognition of youth work and non-formal or informal learning within the context of the 2012 Council Recommendation on the validation of non-formal and informal learning. This also calls for the promotion of quality tools and systems that should be used in the training of youth workers and that correspond to the changing circumstances of young people’s lives. These should be embedded in a broader quality approach to empower youth organisations. _________________ 30 [Reference - to be adopted by the Council by the end of 2018]. 31 COM(2018) 269 final. COM(2018) 269 final.

Amendment 133 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12

(12) The Programme should be coherent with the new European Union youth strategy30, the framework for European cooperation in the youth field for 2019- 2027, based on the Commission's Communication of 22 May 2018 on 'Engaging, connecting and empowering young people: a new EU Youth Strategy'31, including as regards the strategy’s aspirations to support quality youth work and non-formal learning. This entails attention for mobility, capacity-building, innovation and recognition of youth work and non-formal learning within the context of the 2012 Council Recommendation on the validation of non-formal and informal learning. This also calls for the promotion of quality tools and systems that should be used in the training of youth workers and that correspond to the changing circumstances of young people’s lives. These should be embedded in a broader quality approach to empower youth organisations. _________________ 30 [Reference - to be adopted by the Council by the end of 2018]. 31 COM(2018) 269 final.

Amendment 134 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) The Programme should take into account the Union work plan for sport which is the cooperation framework at Union level in the field of sport for the years […]32. Coherence and complementarity should be ensured between the Union work plan and actions supported under the Programme in the field of sport. There is a need to focus in particular on grassroots and social sports, taking into account the important role that sports play in promoting physical activity, education, play, interpersonal relations, and healthy lifestyle, social inclusion and equality. The Programme should contribute to promoteing European common values through sport, good governance and integrity in sport, as well as education, training and skills in and through sport, thereby affording opportunities for growth in both human and work terms with and in sport. _________________ 32 [Reference].

Amendment 135 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) The Programme should take into account the Union work plan for sport which is the cooperation framework at Union level in the field of sport for the years […]32. Coherence and complementarity should be ensured between the Union work plan and actions supported under the Programme in the field of sport. There is a need to focus in particular on grassroots sports, taking into account the important role that sports play in promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyle, social inclusion and equality. The Programme should contribute to promoteing European common values through sport, not least through measures to promote intercultural and, where appropriate, interreligious dialogue, good governance and integrity in sport, as well as education, training and skills in and through sport. _________________ 32 [Reference]. [Reference].

Amendment 136 #

Milan ZVER, Theodoros ZAGORAKIS, Andrea BOCSKOR, Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Sabine VERHEYEN, Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Jill EVANS, Bogdan Brunon WENTA, Michaela ŠOJDROVÁ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) The Programme should take into account the Union work plan for sport which is the cooperation framework at Union level in the field of sport for the years […]32. Coherence and complementarity should be ensured between the Union work plan and actions supported under the Programme in the field of sport in order to avoid duplication and the lack of clarity that would result. There is a need to focus in particular on grassroots sports, taking into account the important role that sports play in promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyle, social inclusion and equality. The Programme should contribute to promote European common values through sport, good governance and integrity in sport, as well as education, training and skills in and through sport. _________________ 32 [Reference].

Amendment 137 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) The Programme should take into account the Union work plan for sport which is the cooperation framework at Union level in the field of sport for the years […]32 . Coherence and complementarity should be ensured between the Union work plan and actions supported under the Programme in the field of sport. There is a need to focus in particular on grassroots sports, taking into account the important role that sports play in promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyle, social inclusion and equality. The Programme should contribute to promote European common values through sport, good governance and integrity in sport, sustainability and good environmental practices in sport, as well as education, training and skills in and through sport. _________________ 32 [Reference]. [Reference].

Amendment 138 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)

(13a) The Programme should enhance education and learning strategies targeted at gifted and talented children, irrespective of their nationality, socio- economic status or gender, as a way to promote human potential and European talent within a competitive global world.

Amendment 139 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) The Programme should contribute to strengthening the Union's innovation capacity notably by supporting mobility and cooperation activities that foster the development of competences in forward- looking study fields or disciplines such as science, technology, engineering and mathematics, climate change, the environment, clean energy, artificial intelligence, robotics, data analysis and arts/design, to help people develop knowledge, skills and competences needed for the future. To this end, particular measures should address women and girls, who are still under-represented in these disciplines in some countries.

Amendment 140 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) The Programme should contribute to strengthening the Union's innovation capacity notably by supporting mobility and cooperation activities that foster the development of competences in forward- looking study fields or disciplines ~~such as science, technology, engineering and mathematics, climate change, the environment, clean energy, artificial intelligence, robotics, data analysis and arts/design~~, to help people develop knowledge, skills and competences needed for the future.

Amendment 141 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) The Programme should contribute to strengthening the Union's innovation capacity notably by supporting mobility and cooperation activities that foster the development of competences in forward- looking study fields or disciplines such as science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM), digital skills, climate change, ~~the~~ environmental protection, sustainable development, clean energy, artificial intelligence, robotics, data analysis and ~~arts/~~design and architecture, to help people develop knowledge, skills and competences needed for the future.

Amendment 142 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) The Programme should contribute to strengthening the Union's innovation capacity notably by supporting mobility and cooperation activities that foster the development of skills and competences in forward- looking study fields or disciplines such as science, technology, engineering and mathematics, climate change, the environment, clean energy, artificial intelligence, robotics, data analysis ~~and~~, arts/design, e-democracy and digital and media literacy, to help people develop knowledge, skills and competences needed for the future.

Amendment 143 #

Milan ZVER, Michaela ŠOJDROVÁ, Theodoros ZAGORAKIS, Andrea BOCSKOR, Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Sabine VERHEYEN, Bogdan Brunon WENTA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) The Programme should contribute to strengthening the Union's innovation capacity notably by supporting mobility and cooperation activities that foster creativity and the development of competences in forward- looking study fields or disciplines such as science, technology, engineering and mathematics, climate change, the environment, clean energy, artificial intelligence, robotics, data analysis and arts/design, to help people develop knowledge, skills and competences needed for the future.

Amendment 144 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)

(14a) In order to maximise the effectiveness of European funding and policy support, it is important to foster synergies and complementarity across all relevant programmes in a coherent manner. These synergies should result in simplified application procedures at the implementation level.

Amendment 145 #

Petra KAMMEREVERT

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)

(14a) Synergies should not in any way lead to the funds allocated to the Erasmus+ Programme being managed or used to pursue objectives other than those of this programme; a reduction or a reallocation of funds on the grounds that this would serve to achieve synergies should not be permitted.

Amendment 146 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Liadh NÍ RIADA, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Emilian PAVEL

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

Amendment 147 #

Morten LØKKEGAARD

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

(15) Synergies with Horizon Europe should ensure that combined resources from the Programme and the Horizon Europe Programme33 are used to support activities dedicated to strengthening and modernising European higher education institutions, and to achieve greater coherence between the administrative requirements of the programmes. Horizon Europe will, where appropriate, complement the Programme's support for the European Universities initiative, in particular its research dimension as part of developing new joint and integrated long term and sustainable strategies on education, research and innovation. Synergies with Horizon Europe will help to foster the integration of education and research in higher education institutions. _________________ 33 COM(2018) [ ].

Amendment 148 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

(15) Synergies with Horizon Europe should ensure that combined resources from the Programme and the Horizon Europe Programme33 are used to support activities dedicated to strengthening and modernising European higher education institutions. Horizon Europe will~~, where appropriate,~~ complement the Programme's support for actions and initiatives that demonstrate a research dimension, such as the European Universities initiative, ~~in particular its research dimension~~ as part of developing new joint and integrated long term and sustainable strategies on education, research and innovation. ~~Synergies with Horizon Europe will help to foster the integration of education and research in higher education institutions. _________________ 33~~_________________ 33 COM(2018) [ ]. COM(2018) [ ].

Amendment 149 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15

(15) Synergies with Horizon Europe should ensure that combined resources from the Programme and the Horizon Europe Programme33 are used to support activities dedicated to strengthening and modernising European higher education institutions. Horizon Europe will, where appropriate, complement the Programme's support for the European Universities initiative, in particular its research dimension as part of developing new joint and integrated long term and sustainable strategies on education, research and innovation. Synergies with Horizon Europe will help to foster the integration of education, training and research in higher education institutions. _________________ 33 COM(2018) [ ].

Amendment 150 #

Tomáš ZDECHOVSKÝ, Brando BENIFEI, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Julie WARD, Jeroen LENAERS, Bart STAES

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)

(15a) The Programme, in line with the aims of, and the action plan for, the European Year of Cultural Heritage, should promote and support broadly based participation in the activities of artistic, cultural, and creative sectors and in the educational opportunities that they provide.

Amendment 151 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) The Programme should be more inclusive by improving its outreach to those with fewer opportunities, including through more flexible learning mobility formats, ~~and by fostering~~simplified administrative procedures, youth-friendly and clear information and communication about the programme and by fostering and supporting the participation of ~~smal~~local organisations, in particular newcomers and ~~community~~volunteer-based grassroots organisations that work directly with disadvantaged learners of all ages. Simplified procedures, such as accreditation through compliance with quality charters, should be put in place to allow experienced mobility providers to support institutions and organisations with limited resources and capacities, with a view to enhancing outreach, inclusion and quality of learning mobility. Virtual formats, such as virtual cooperation, blended and virtual mobility, should be promoted as a complementary aspect of a physical mobility to reach more participants, in particular those with fewer opportunities and those for whom moving physically to a country other than their country of residence would be an obstacle.

Amendment 152 #

Jill EVANS, Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Liadh NÍ RIADA, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Alyn SMITH, Josep-Maria TERRICABRAS, Ana MIRANDA, Jordi SOLÉ, Maria Lidia SENRA RODRÍGUEZ, László TŐKÉS

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) The Programme should be more inclusive by improving its outreach to those with fewer opportunities, including through more flexible ~~learning mobility formats, and by fostering participation of~~mobility formats, simplified administrative procedures, targeting of beneficiary organisations working with groups under-represented in Erasmus+, youth-friendly and clear information and communication about the programme and by fostering and supporting the participation of local organisations and small organisations, in particular newcomers, youth organisations, volunteer-based and community-based grassroots organisations that work directly with disadvantaged learners of all ages. Virtual formats, such as virtual cooperation, blended and virtual mobility, should be promoted to reach more participants, in particular those with fewer opportunities and those for whom moving physically to a country other than their country of residence would be an obstacllearners with fewer opportunities of all ages, and organisations working with and supporting people from marginalised groups, such as people with an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and LGBTI people. Virtual formats, such as virtual cooperation, blended and virtual mobility, should be promoted to reach more participants and complement the mobility experience.

Amendment 153 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Liadh NÍ RIADA, Giorgos GRAMMATIKAKIS, Soraya POST, Damian DRĂGHICI, Emilian PAVEL

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) The Programme should be more inclusive by improving its outreach to those with fewer opportunities, including ~~through~~offering more flexible learning mobility formats, ~~and by~~ fostering the participation of small organisations, in particular newcomers and community-based grassroots organisations that work directly with disadvantaged learners of all ages. Virtual formats, such as virtual cooperation, blended and virtual mobility, should be promoted to reach more participants, in particular those with fewer opportunities and those for whom moving physically to a country other than their country of residence would be an obstacle. , and strengthening cooperation and dialogue with social partners, national and local authorities and civil society. To that end, an EU-wide strategy on fostering inclusiveness should be developed, including a specific methodology and specific measures to reach people with fewer opportunities and assist their participation in the Programme. Such a strategy should be further adjusted to national and local contexts and implemented by national agencies together with relevant stakeholders.

Amendment 154 #

Michaela ŠOJDROVÁ, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

Amendment 155 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

Amendment 156 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

Amendment 157 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

Amendment 158 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) The Programme should be more inclusive by improving its outreach to those with fewer opportunities, including through more flexible short- and long- term learning mobility formats to meet their material needs and their specific educational requirements, and by fostering the participation of small organisations, in particular newcomers and community-based grassroots organisations that work directly with disadvantaged learners of all ages. Virtual formats at all levels of formal, non-formal, and informal education, such as virtual cooperation, blended and virtual mobility, should be promoted to reach more participants, in particular those with fewer opportunities and those for whom moving physically to a country other than their country of residence would be an obstacle.

Amendment 159 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

Amendment 160 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) The Programme should be more inclusive by improving ~~its outreach to those with fewer opportunities, including through~~participation rates among people from disadvantaged backgrounds and people with disabilities and other special needs. Therefore, national agencies should develop inclusion strategies to improve outreach and, where appropriate, adjust grant levels to make the Programme more accessible. Synergies with other European programmes, such as the European Social Fund+, and relevant national programmes should be exploited. Other mechanisms for enhancing inclusion should also be used, including by providing more flexible learning mobility formats, and by fostering participation of small organisations, in particular newcomers and community-based grassroots organisations that work directly with disadvantaged learners of all ages. Virtual formats, such as virtual cooperation, blended and virtual mobility, should be promoted to reach more participants, in particular those with fewer opportunities and those for whom moving physically to a country other than their country of residence would be an obstacle.

Amendment 161 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) The Programme should be more inclusive by improving its outreach to those with fewer opportunities, including through more flexible and accessible learning mobility formats, and by fostering participation of small organisations, in particular newcomers and community-based grassroots organisations that work directly with disadvantaged learners of all ages. Virtual formats, such as virtual cooperation, blended and virtual mobility,spaces, structures and resources and through accessible learning frameworks, materials and formats and by investing in teacher training for inclusive and non-discriminatory learning. Such a strategy for a more inclusive programme should also be promoted ~~to reach more participants, in particular those with fewer opportunities and those for whom moving physically to a country other than their country of residence would be an obstacle~~by fostering participation of small organisations, in particular newcomers and community- based grassroots organisations that work directly with learners with fewer opportunities of all ages.

Amendment 162 #

Andrea BOCSKOR, Theodoros ZAGORAKIS, Jeroen LENAERS, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) The Programme should be more inclusive by improving ~~its~~participation of and outreach to those with fewer opportunities, including through more flexible learning mobility formats, and by fostering participation of small organisations, in particular newcomers and community-based grassroots organisations that work directly with disadvantaged learners of all ages. Virtual formats, such as virtual cooperation, blended and virtual mobility, should be promoted to complement mobility activities with a view to reach more participants, in particular those with fewer opportunities and those for whom moving physically to a country other than their country of residence would be an obstacle.

Amendment 163 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)

(16a) Virtual formats, such as virtual cooperation, blended learning and virtual learning, should be promoted in order to reach more participants, in particular those for whom moving physically to a country other than their country of residence would be an obstacle. Virtual learning and blended learning tools, in particular those used for language learning, should be made as widely available as possible, both in support of mobility activities and for those people who are not engaged in mobility activities, but who would benefit from using those tools.

Amendment 164 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)

(16a) The Programme should put greater emphasis on bilingual or multilingual inclusive and high-quality early school education as a means of enhancing children’s long-term educational potential from early years and preventing social and economic inequalities. The mobility of early education and pre-school staff should be promoted with the aim of strengthening the educational mission of pre-schools and improving the teaching of children.

Amendment 165 #

Soraya POST, Julie WARD

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)

(16a) Education being key in addressing multiple and intersectional discrimination and influencing the future prospects of individuals, it is vital that Roma, who have been facing systemic educational segregation for decades, are enabled to participate in, and can equally enjoy the benefits of, the Programme. Regular monitoring should evaluate whether the Programme is reaching out to Roma.

Amendment 166 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)

(16a) Virtual formats, such as virtual cooperation, blended and virtual mobility, together with Universal Design for Learning methods, should be promoted to remove any barriers to learning and reach more participants, in particular those with fewer opportunities and special needs, and those for whom moving physically to a country other than their country of residence would be an obstacle.

Amendment 167 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Liadh NÍ RIADA, Giorgos GRAMMATIKAKIS, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Silvia COSTA, Emilian PAVEL

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)

(16a) Virtual formats, such as virtual cooperation, blended and virtual mobility, can be promoted to reach more participants, in particular those whose participation in transnational activities is limited or strongly impeded. Such virtual formats should be viewed as an enhancement to, rather than a replacement for, physical mobility.

Amendment 168 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)

(16a) The Programme should take into account the specific features of learning in the fields of music, fine arts, performing arts and cinema, and should offer suitable opportunities for learners and teachers in these fields, such as short- term mobility and partnerships with educational and cultural institutions.

Amendment 169 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Liadh NÍ RIADA, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Damian DRĂGHICI, Emilian PAVEL

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)

(16a) With a view to more inclusive offers in particular, needs-based synergies should be developed with the European Social Fund + and implemented as uniformly as possible in the respective national operational programmes in the Member States.

Amendment 170 #

Soraya POST, Julie WARD

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 b (new)

(16b) Specific actions should be taken to ensure gender equality throughout the Programme and to promote equal opportunities for all, without discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. The gender aspect should be taken into account in all dimensions and in all stages of the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Programme.

Amendment 171 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Jill EVANS, Liadh NÍ RIADA, Giorgos GRAMMATIKAKIS, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Soraya POST, Damian DRĂGHICI, Silvia COSTA, María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Emilian PAVEL

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 b (new)

(16b) Non-discriminatory and barrier- free access to the Programme should be ensured for people with disabilities. To that end, adequate funding and enhanced structural support is necessary to increase the Programme outreach.

Amendment 172 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 c (new)

(16c) With a view to enhancing outreach, inclusion and the quality of learning mobility, experienced non-profit mobility providers should benefit from a simplified application procedure, such as accreditation by complying with quality charters, in order to support the participation in the Programme of institutions and organisations with limited resources and capacities.

Amendment 173 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 d (new)

(16d) The Programme should put greater emphasis on inclusive and high- quality early school education as a means of enhancing children’s long-term educational potential from early years and preventing social and economic inequalities. The mobility of early education and pre-school staff should be promoted with the aim of strengthening the educational mission of pre-schools and improving the teaching of children.

Amendment 174 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Jill EVANS, Liadh NÍ RIADA, Giorgos GRAMMATIKAKIS, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Damian DRĂGHICI, Silvia COSTA, María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Emilian PAVEL

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 e (new)

(16e) Online tools and platforms connected with the Programme should be optimised and synchronised in order to create a single information point for all stakeholders and Programme beneficiaries.

Amendment 175 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Jill EVANS, Liadh NÍ RIADA, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Soraya POST, Silvia COSTA, Emilian PAVEL

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 f (new)

(16f) The Programme should ensure the meaningful participation of the representatives of programme beneficiaries, including civil society, in the governance, implementation and evaluation of the Programme actions. Good governance and partnership with key stakeholders contributes to the effective and efficient implementation of the Programme's actions and activities.

Amendment 176 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 g (new)

(16g) The Programme should provide structural support to key Union-level networks and European non- governmental organisations whose activities relate to and contribute to the Programme objectives.

Amendment 177 #

Tomáš ZDECHOVSKÝ, Brando BENIFEI, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Julie WARD, Bart STAES

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) In its Communication on Strengthening European identity through education and culture, the Commission highlighted the pivotal role of education, culture and sport in promoting active citizenship and common values amongst the youngest generations. Strengthening European identity and fostering the active participation of individuals in the democratic processes is crucial for the future of Europe and our democratic societies. Going abroad to study, learn, train and work or to participate in youth and sport activities contributes to strengthening this European identity in all its diversity and the sense of being part of a cultural community as well as to fostering such active citizenship, among people of all ages. Those taking part in mobility activities should get involved in their local communities as well as engage in their host country local communities to share their experience. Activities linked to reinforcing all aspects of creativity in education, training and youth and enhancing individual key competencies should be supported.deleted

Amendment 178 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) In its Communication on Strengthening European identity through education and culture, the Commission highlighted the pivotal role of education, culture and sport in promoting active citizenship and common values amongst the youngest generations. Strengthening European identity and fostering the active participation of individuals in the democratic processes and civil society is crucial for the future of Europe and our democratic societies. Going abroad to study, learn, train and work or to participate in youth and sport activities contributes to strengthening this European identity in all its diversity and the sense of being part of a ~~cultural~~ community as well as to fostering such active citizenship, among people of all ages. Those taking part in mobility activities should get involved in their local communities, for example by volunteering in local initiatives, as well as engage in their host country local communities to share their experience. Activities linked to reinforcing all aspects of creativity in education, training and youth and enhancing individual key competencies should be supported. The role of civil society organisations, such as youth organisations, is particularly important in achieving this goal through non-formal education and informal learning.

Amendment 179 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) In its Communication on Strengthening European identity through education and culture, the Commission highlighted the pivotal role of education, culture and sport in promoting active citizenship and common values, such as solidarity, amongst the youngest generations. Strengthening awareness and understanding of the common European identity and fostering the active participation of individuals in the democratic processes is crucial for the future of Europe and our democratic societies, which can become more inclusive, not least through intercultural and, where appropriate, interreligious dialogue. Going abroad to study, learn, train and work or to participate in youth and sport activities contributes to strengthening this European identity in all its diversity and the sense of being part of a cultural community as well as to fostering such active citizenship, among people of all ages. Those taking part in mobility activities should get involved in their local communities as well as engageing in their host country local communities to share their experience. Activities linked to reinforcing all aspects of creativity in education, training and youth and enhancing individual key competencies should be supported.

Amendment 180 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) In its Communication on Strengthening European identity through education and culture, the Commission highlighted the pivotal role of education, culture and sport in promoting active citizenship and common values amongst the youngest generations. Strengthening European identity and fostering the active participation of individuals in the democratic processes is crucial for the future of Europe and our democratic societies. Going abroad to study, learn, train and work or to participate in youth and sport activities contributes to strengthening this European identity in all its diversity and the sense of being part of a cultural community as well as to fostering such active citizenship, among people of all ages. Those taking part in mobility activities should get involved in their local communities as well as engage in their host country local communities, including by learning the language, to share their experience. Activities linked to reinforcing all aspects of creativity in education, training and youth and enhancing individual key competencies and skills should be supported.

Amendment 181 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) In its Communication on Strengthening European identity through education and culture, the Commission highlighted the pivotal role of education, culture and sport in promoting active citizenship and common values amongst the youngest generations. Strengthening European identity and fostering the active participation of individuals in the democratic processes is crucial for the future of Europe and our democratic societies. Going abroad to study, learn, train and work or to participate in youth and sport activities contributes to strengthening this European identity in all its diversity and the sense of being part of a cultural community as well as to fostering such active citizenship, social cohesion and critical thinking among people of all ages. Those taking part in mobility activities should get involved in their local communities as well as engage in their host country local communities to share their experience. Activities linked to reinforcing all aspects of creativity in education, training and youth and enhancing individual key competencies should be supported.

Amendment 182 #

Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) In its Communication on Strengthening European identity through education and culture, the Commission highlighted the pivotal role of education, culture and sport in promoting active citizenship and common values amongst the youngest generations. Strengthening European identity as an antidote to the rise of populism and fostering the active participation of individuals in the democratic processes is crucial for the future of Europe and our democratic societies. Going abroad to study, learn, train and work or to participate in youth and sport activities contributes to strengthening this European identity in all its diversity and the sense of being part of a cultural community as well as to fostering such active citizenship, among people of all ages. Those taking part in mobility activities should get involved in their local communities as well as engage in their host country local communities to share their experience. Activities linked to reinforcing all aspects of creativity in education, training and youth and enhancing individual key competencies should be supported.

Amendment 183 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)

(17a) It is important that the Programme deliver European added value. Therefore, actions and activities should only be eligible for funding under the Programme if they can demonstrate European added value. It should be possible to demonstrate European added value in a number of ways, in particular through the transnational character of the actions, their complementarity and synergies with other Union programmes and policies, their contribution to the effective use of Union transparency and recognition tools, their contribution to the development of Union-wide quality assurance standards, their contribution to the development of Union-wide common standards in education and training programmes, and their promotion of multilingualism and of a European sense of belonging.

Amendment 184 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)

(17a) It is important that the Programme deliver European added value. Therefore, actions and activities should demonstrate European added value. It should be possible to demonstrate European added value in a number of ways, in particular through the transnational character of the actions, their complementarity and synergies with other Union programmes and policies, their contribution to the effective use of Union transparency and recognition tools, their contribution to the development of Union-wide quality assurance standards, their contribution to the development of Union-wide common standards in education and training programmes, and their promotion of multilingualism and of a European sense of belonging.

Amendment 185 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

Amendment 186 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) The international dimension of the Programme should be boosted aiming at i) increasing opportunities for mobility and cooperation for individuals and organisations from less developed countries of the world by supporting capacity-building in third countries, skills' development, people-to-people exchanges; ii) offering a greater number of opportunities for ~~mobility,~~ cooperation and pomobilicty ~~dialogue with third countries not associated to the Programme~~with developed and emerging countries to allow young Europeans and European education systems to better face global challenges for the future, thus contributing to the growth and the competitiveness of the Union. Building on the successful implementation of international higher education and youth activities under the predecessor programmes in the fields of education, training and youth, the international mobility activities should be extended to other sectors, such as in vocational education and training and sport.

Amendment 187 #

Milan ZVER, Theodoros ZAGORAKIS, Andrea BOCSKOR, Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Sabine VERHEYEN, Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Jill EVANS, Bogdan Brunon WENTA, Michaela ŠOJDROVÁ

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) The international dimension of the Programme should be boosted aiming at offering a greater number of opportunities for mobility, cooperation and policy dialogue with third countries not associated to the Programme, including with regional and sub-state governments. Building on the successful implementation of international higher education and youth activities under the predecessor programmes in the fields of education, training and youth, the international mobility activities should be extended to other sectors, such as in vocational education and training.

Amendment 188 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

Amendment 189 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Emilian PAVEL, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Jill EVANS, Liadh NÍ RIADA, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Silvia COSTA, María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)

(18a) The Programme should ensure quality mobility experiences based on the principles laid down in the European Quality Charter for Mobility (2006/961/EC), where the quality of the practical provisions such as information, preparation, support and recognition of experience and qualifications, as well as clear learning plans and learning outcomes drawn up in advance, have a definitive impact on the advantages of the mobility experiences. In addition, authorities and organisations involved in this process can improve its value by adequate planning and suitable evaluation.

Amendment 190 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)

(18a) To enhance the impact of activities in Partner Countries, synergies should be enhanced between Erasmus and instruments for EU external action, such as Neighbourhood, Development and the International Cooperation Instrument and the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance.

Amendment 191 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

(20) The Programme should reinforce existing learning mobility opportunities, notably in those sectors where the Programme could have the biggest efficiency gains, to broaden its reach and meet the high unmet demand. This should be done notably by increasing and facilitating mobility activities for ~~higher education students, school pupils and learners in vocational education and training. Mobility of low-skilled adult learner~~under- represented groups, especially young people not in formal education and learners in vocational education and training, as well as school pupils. Higher education students could continue to be targeted at the existing high level. Mobility of learners with fewer opportunities should be embedded in partnerships for cooperation. Mobility opportunities for youth participating in non-formal or informal learning activities should also be fundamentally extended to reach more young people, especially newcomers, those with fewer opportunities and hard-to-reach population groups. Mobility of staff in education, training, youth and sport should also be reinforced, considering its leverage effect. In line with the vision of a true European Education Area, the Programme should also boost mobility and exchanges and promote student participation in educational and cultural activities by supporting digitalisation of processes, such as the European Student Card. This initiative can be an important step in making mobility for all a reality first by enabling higher education institutions to send and receive more exchange students while still enhancing quality in student mobility and also by facilitating students' access to various services (library, transport, accommodation) before arriving at the institution abroad.

Amendment 192 #

Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Bogdan Brunon WENTA, Jeroen LENAERS, Milan ZVER, Andrea BOCSKOR, Theodoros ZAGORAKIS, María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

(20) The Programme should reinforce existing learning mobility opportunities, notably in those sectors where the Programme could have the biggest efficiency gains, to broaden its reach and meet the high unmet demand. This should be done notably by increasing and facilitating mobility activities for higher education students, school pupils and learners in vocational education and training. Learning mobility opportunities in border regions should be further promoted. It is precisely for vocational education and training students that the possibility of undertaking an internship or part of their training abroad should be made more accessible so as to allow them to acquaint themselves better with the cross-border labour market. Mobility of low-skilled adult learners should be embedded in partnerships for cooperation. Mobility opportunities for youth participating in non-formal learning activities should also be extended to reach more young people. Mobility of staff in education, training, youth and sport should also be reinforced, considering its leverage effect. In line with the vision of a true European Education Area, the Programme should also boost mobility and exchanges and promote student participation in educational and cultural activities by supporting digitalisation of processes, such as the European Student Card. This initiative can be an important step in making mobility for all a reality first by enabling higher education institutions to send and receive more exchange students while still enhancing quality in student mobility and also by facilitating students' access to various services (library, transport, accommodation) before arriving at the institution abroad.

Amendment 193 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

(20) The Programme should reinforce existing learning mobility opportunities, notably in those sectors where the Programme could have the biggest efficiency gains, to broaden its reach and meet the high unmet demand. This should be done notably by increasing and facilitating mobility activities for higher education students, school pupils and learners in vocational education and training. Mobility of low-skilled adult learners should be embedded in partnerships for cooperation. Mobility opportunities for youth participating in non-formal learning activities should also be extended to reach more young people. Mobility of staff in education, training, youth and sport should also be reinforced, considering its leverage effect. In line with the vision of a true European Education Area, the Programme should also boost mobility and exchanges and promote student participation in educational ~~and~~, cultural and sport activities by ~~supporting digitalisation of processes,~~digitalising processes to facilitate application procedures and participation in the Programme, by developing user-friendly online systems based on best practice and by creating new tools such as the European Student Card. This initiative can be an important step in making mobility for all a reality first by enabling higher education institutions to send and receive more exchange students while still enhancing quality in student mobility and also by facilitating students' access to various services (library, transport, accommodation) before arriving at the institution abroad.

Amendment 194 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

(20) The Programme should reinforce existing learning mobility opportunities, notably in those sectors where the Programme could have the biggest efficiency gains, to broaden its reach and meet the high unmet demand. This should be done notably by increasing and facilitating mobility activities for higher education students, school pupils and learners in vocational education and training, and by providing for a range of targeted measures, taking into account the specific educational needs of the intended beneficiaries. Mobility of low- skilled adult learners should be embedded in partnerships for cooperation. Mobility opportunities for youth participating in non-formal learning activities should also be extended to reach more young people. Mobility of staff in education, training, youth and sport should also be reinforced, considering its leverage effect. In line with the vision of a true European Education Area, the Programme should also boost mobility and exchanges and promote student participation in educational and cultural activities by supporting digitalisation of processes, such as the European Student Card. This initiative can be an important step in making mobility for all a reality first by enabling higher education institutions to send and receive more exchange students while still enhancing quality in student mobility and also by facilitating studentsʼ access to various services (library, transport, accommodation) before arriving at the institution abroad.

Amendment 195 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

(20) The Programme should reinforce existing learning mobility opportunities, notably in those sectors where the Programme could have the biggest efficiency gains, to broaden its reach and meet the high unmet demand. This should be done notably by increasing and facilitating mobility activities for higher education students, school pupils and learners in vocational education and training. Mobility of low-skilled adult learners should be embedded in partnerships for cooperation. Mobility opportunities for youth participating in non-formal learning activities should also be extended to reach more young people, especially those with fewer opportunities. Mobility of staff in education, training, youth and sport should also be strongly reinforced, with a focus on reskilling and upskilling opportunities, considering its leverage effect. In line with the vision of a true European Education Area, the Programme should also boost mobility and exchanges and promote student participation in educational and cultural activities by supporting digitalisation of processes, such as the European Student Card. This initiative can be an important step in making mobility for all a reality first by enabling higher education institutions to send and receive more exchange students while still enhancing quality in student mobility and also by facilitating students' access to various services (library, transport, accommodation) before arriving at the institution abroad.

Amendment 196 #

Michaela ŠOJDROVÁ, Milan ZVER, Theodoros ZAGORAKIS, Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Sabine VERHEYEN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

(20) The Programme should reinforce existing learning mobility opportunities, notably in those sectors where the Programme could have the biggest efficiency gains, to broaden its reach and meet the high unmet demand. This should be done notably by increasing and facilitating mobility activities for higher education students, school pupils and learners in vocational education and training and young workers. Mobility of low-skilled adult learners should be embedded in partnerships for cooperation. Mobility opportunities for youth participating in non-formal learning activities and youth work should also be extended to reach more young people and increase skills development for the labour market. Mobility of staff in education, training, youth and sport should also be reinforced, considering its leverage effect. In line with the vision of a true European Education Area, the Programme should also boost mobility and exchanges and promote student participation in educational and cultural activities by supporting digitalisation of processes, such as the European Student Card. This initiative can be an important step in making mobility for all a reality first by enabling higher education institutions to send and receive more exchange students while still enhancing quality in student mobility and also by facilitating students' access to various services (library, transport, accommodation) before arriving at the institution abroad.

Amendment 197 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

(20) The Programme should reinforce existing learning mobility opportunities, notably in those sectors where the Programme could have the biggest efficiency gains, to broaden its reach and meet the high unmet demand. This should be done notably by increasing and facilitating mobility activities for higher education students, school pupils and learners in vocational education and training. Mobility of low-skilled adult learners should be embedded in partnerships for cooperation. Mobility opportunities for youth participating in non-formal learning activities should also be extended to reach more young people, especially newcomers. Mobility of staff in education, training, youth and sport should also be reinforced, considering its leverage effect. In line with the vision of a true European Education Area, the Programme should also boost mobility and exchanges and promote student participation in educational and cultural activities by supporting digitalisation of processes, such as the European Student Card. This initiative can be an important step in making mobility for all a reality first by enabling higher education institutions to send and receive more exchange students while still enhancing quality in student mobility and also by facilitating students' access to various services (library, transport, accommodation) before arriving at the institution abroad.

Amendment 198 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20

(20) The Programme should reinforce existing learning mobility opportunities, notably in those sectors where the Programme could have the biggest efficiency gains, to broaden its reach and meet the high unmet demand. This should be done notably by increasing and facilitating mobility activities for higher education students, school pupils and learners in vocational education and training. Mobility of low-skilled adult learners should be embedded in partnerships for cooperation. Mobility opportunities for youth participating in non-formal learning activities should also be extended to reach more young people. Mobility of staff in education, training, youth and sport should also be reinforced, considering its leverage effect. In line with the vision of a true European Education Area, the Programme should also boost mobility and exchanges and promote student participation in educational and cultural activities by supporting digitalisation of processes, such as the European Student Card. This initiative can be an important step in making the opportunity of mobility for all a reality first by enabling higher education institutions to send and receive more exchange students while still enhancing quality in student mobility and also by facilitating students' access to various services (library, transport, accommodation) before arriving at the institution abroad.

Amendment 199 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Jill EVANS, Liadh NÍ RIADA, Giorgos GRAMMATIKAKIS, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Soraya POST, Silvia COSTA, María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Emilian PAVEL

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 a (new)

(20a) The Programme should strengthen inclusivity and quality in VET in order to ensure its vital role in providing equal opportunities and social inclusion for all citizens. To this end, the Programme should address VET sector-specific issues in relation to Programme participation, such as high-quality mobility partnerships, sector-specific language training and competence recognition and/or certification.

Amendment 200 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Jill EVANS, Liadh NÍ RIADA, Giorgos GRAMMATIKAKIS, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Silvia COSTA, María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Emilian PAVEL

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 a (new)

(20a) The Programme should pay more attention to building a supportive environment for teachers and educational personnel and to the social dimension of teaching and learning of exchange students. Additional financial support and sufficient continuous professional development opportunities should be provided for school and academic staff and researchers who teach international students.

Amendment 201 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 b (new)

(20b) VET institutions should be further encouraged to apply for the VET Charter in order to benchmark their quality and attractiveness. Partnerships and networks between employers and VET providers should be strengthened.

Amendment 202 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 c (new)

(20c) The Programme should support and encourage the mobility of teachers and educational staff at all levels as an important factor in fostering their ongoing learning, enhanced working practice and overall professional development. To this end, teachers and educational staff should benefit from the same financial support regardless of sending countries, flexible work arrangements as well as the possibility to incorporate periods abroad into their work programmes and regular workloads.

Amendment 203 #

Tomáš ZDECHOVSKÝ, Brando BENIFEI, Julie WARD, Bart STAES

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

(21) The Programme should encourage youth participation in Europe's democratic life, including by supporting participation projects for young people to engage and learn to participate in civic society, raising awareness about European common values including fundamental rights, bringing together young people and decision makers at local, national and Union level, as well as contributing to the European integration process. The Programme recognises the key role of youth organisations and youth work in reaching this objective and will focus on building a stronger youth sector in Europe by supporting and promoting the operation and projects of youth organisations across Europe and in neighbouring countries, and cooperation with the rest of the world.

Amendment 204 #

Sylvie GUILLAUME, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

(21) The Programme should encourage youth participation in Europe's democratic life, including by supporting participation projects for young people to engage and learn to participate in civic society, raising awareness about European common values including fundamental rights, bringing together young people and decision makers at local, national and Union level, as well as contributing to the European integration process. The Programme recognises the key role of youth organisations and youth work in reaching this objective and will focus on building a stronger youth sector in Europe by supporting and promoting the operation and projects of youth organisations across Europe and in neighbouring countries, and cooperation with the rest of the world.

Amendment 205 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

(21) The Programme should encourage youth participation in Europe's democratic life, including by supporting participation projects for young people to engage and learn to participate in civic society, raising awareness about European common values including fundamental rights, through a specific module enabling them, from the moment they arrive in the host country, to discover European history, culture and citizenship, bringing together young people and decision makers at local, national and Union level, as well as contributing to the European integration process.

Amendment 206 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

(21) The Programme should encourage youth participation in Europe's democratic life, including by supporting participation projects for young people to engage and learn to actively participate in civic society, raising awareness about European common values including fundamental rights, bringing together young people and decision makers at local, national and Union level, as well as contributing to the European integration process. A particular focus should be put on e-democracy tools, including the importance of the European Citizens’ Initiative.

Amendment 207 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

Amendment 208 #

(21) The Programme should ~~encourage youth participation in Europe's democratic life, including by supporting participation projects for young people to e~~focus on continuing in the host institution the education received in the sending institution, on learning the official language ~~and learn to participate in civic society, raising awareness about European common values including fundamental rights, bringing together young~~of the host country and on discovering the host country’s culture in order to perop~~le and decision makers at local, national and Union level, as well as contributing to the European integration process~~erly ensure continuity of studies while developing a knowledge of the host country.

Amendment 209 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)

(21a) The Programme should also encourage the piloting of policy innovations to address some of the common challenges facing education systems in the EU, such as attracting new talent into teaching for the most marginalised children, developing innovative pre-service and in-service training of teachers to develop their skills in teaching disadvantaged learners, or trialling teaching techniques for the most under-served children to foster broader student outcomes to adapt to rapidly changing societies and economies.

Amendment 210 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 b (new)

(21b) The Programme should encourage the New Skills Agenda for Europe by improving the quality and relevance of vocational training in organisations, institutions and both private and public companies, to enable people to make better career choices, find quality jobs and improve their life chances.

Amendment 211 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22

(22) The Programme should offer young people more opportunities to discover Europe through learning experiences abroad. Eighteen year olds, in particular those with fewer opportunities, should be given the chance to have a first- time, short-term individual or group experience travelling throughout Europe in the frame of an informal educational activity aimed at fostering their sense of belonging to the European Union and discovering its cultural diversity. The Programme should identify bodies in charge of reaching out and selecting the participants and support activities to foster the learning dimension of the experience.deleted

Amendment 212 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22

Amendment 213 #

(22) The Programme should offer young people more opportunities to discover Europe through learning experiences abroad. ~~Eighteen year olds~~Young people, in particular those with fewer opportunities, should be given the chance to have a first-time, ~~short-term~~ individual or group experience travelling throughout Europe in the frame of an informal educational activity aimed at fostering their sense of belonging to the European Union discovering its diversity and the variety of youth participation and discovering its cultural diversity. The Programme should identify bodies, including civil society organisations and youth organisations, in charge of reaching out and selecting the participants and support activities to foster the learning dimension of the experience. Preparation and debriefing seminars, providing language training, intercultural skills and stimulating reflection should be an integral part of the travelling experience. Those seminars should be organised by the responsible sending or receiving organisations. Those organisations should also be involved in the selection of participants and serve as a point of contact for the traveller for the duration of the journey. The Programme should also link with the European Capitals of Culture, the European Youth Capitals, the European Volunteering Capitals and European Green Capitals as a key component of the experience.

Amendment 214 #

Tomáš ZDECHOVSKÝ, Brando BENIFEI, Julie WARD, Jeroen LENAERS, Bart STAES

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22

Amendment 215 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Liadh NÍ RIADA, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Damian DRĂGHICI, Emilian PAVEL

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22

(22) The Programme should offer young people more opportunities to discover Europe through learning experiences abroad. ~~Eighteen year olds~~Young people, in particular those with fewer opportunities, should be given the chance to have a first-time, short- term individual or group travel experience ~~travelling throughout~~in Europe in the frame of an informal educational activity aimed at fostering their sense of belonging to the European Union and discovering its cultural diversity. Actions proposed within this framework should have a strong learning component enabling the validation of the competences and skills acquired during the mobility periods, and an inclusive character tailored to the needs of all participants. It should also integrate the European Capitals of Culture, the European Youth Capitals, the European Volunteering Capitals and European Green Capitals as a key component of the learning and traveling experience. The Pprogramme should identify bodies in charge of reaching out and selecting the participants and support activities to foster the learning dimension of the experience.

Amendment 216 #

Remo SERNAGIOTTO

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22

(22) The Programme should offer young people more opportunities to discover Europe through learning experiences abroad~~. Eighteen year olds, in particular those with fewer opportunities,~~ under the new initiative entitled DiscoverEU. Young people who have recently completed secondary education should be given the chance to have a first- time, short- term individual or group experience travelling throughout Europe by sustainable modes of transport in the frame of an informal educational activity aimed at fostering their sense of belonging to the European Union and discovering its cultural ~~diversity~~and linguistic diversity. The initiative should stimulate dissemination and exchange of content related to the experiences in order to foster knowledge and widespread inclusion among young people. The Programme should identify bodies in charge of reaching out and selecting the participants and support activities to foster the learning dimension of the experience.

Amendment 217 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22

(22) The Programme should offer young people more opportunities to discover Europe through learning experiences abroad. ~~Eighteen year olds~~Young people, in particular those with fewer opportunities, should be given the chance to have a first-time, short- term individual or group experience travelling throughout Europe in the frame of an informal educational activity aimed at fostering their sense of belonging to the European Union and discovering its cultural diversity. Training and follow-up seminars, in particular those serving to ensure appropriate language skills, intercultural skills or the promotion of critical thinking and action, should be an integral part of this travel experience and be carried out by organisations that already have experience with ERASMUS + actions. The Programme should identify bodies in charge of reaching out ~~and~~, selecting the participants and ~~support activities to foster the learning dimension of the~~developing an appropriate learning dimension – these may be organisations with relevant experience.

Amendment 218 #

Sabine VERHEYEN, Andrea BOCSKOR, Theodoros ZAGORAKIS, Sven SCHULZE, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22

(22) The Programme should offer young people more opportunities to discover Europe through learning experiences abroad~~. Eighteen year olds, in particular those with fewer opportunitie~~ under the new initiative entitled DiscoverEU. Young people who have recently completed secondary education, in particular those from disadvantaged backgrounds and with disabilities and other special needs, should be given the chance to have a first-time, short- term individual or group experience travelling throughout Europe ~~in the frame of an~~as part of a non-formal or informal educational activity aimed at fostering their sense of belonging to the European Union and discovering its cultural ~~diversity~~and linguistic diversity. That initiative should have a robust and verifiable learning component. The Programme should identify bodies in charge of reaching out and selecting the participants and support activities to foster the learning dimension of the experience.

Amendment 219 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22

(22) The Programme should offer young people more opportunities to discover Europe through learning experiences abroad. Eighteen year olds, in particular those with fewer opportunities, should be given the chance to have a first-time, short- term individual or group experience travelling throughout Europe in the frame of an informal educational activity aimed at fostering their sense of belonging to the European Union and discovering its cultural diversity, its rich cultural heritage and its cultural routes. The Programme should identify bodies in charge of reaching out and selecting the participants and support activities to foster the learning dimension of the experience, while ensuring geographical balance and an inclusive character.

Amendment 220 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22

(22) The Programme should offer young people more opportunities to discover Europe through learning experiences abroad. Eighteen year olds, in particular those with fewer opportunities, should be given the chance to have a first-time, short- term individual or group experience travelling throughout Europe in the frame of an informal educational activity aimed at fostering their sense of belonging to the European Union and discovering its cultural diversity. ~~The Programme should identify bodies in charge of reaching out and selecting the participants and support activities to fos~~Such travelling activity should be implemented as a valuable learning experience, whose outcome and lessons learned should be shared and disseminated to evaluater the ~~learning dimension of the experienc~~impact of the initiative.

Amendment 221 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22

Amendment 222 #

Jill EVANS, Csaba SÓGOR, Maria Lidia SENRA RODRÍGUEZ, Liadh NÍ RIADA, Francisco de Paula GAMBUS MILLET, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Alyn SMITH, Josep-Maria TERRICABRAS, Ana MIRANDA, Jordi SOLÉ, László TŐKÉS

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

(23) While the learning of European languages contributes to mutual understanding and mobility within and outside the Union, language competences constitute crucial skills for learners. The Programme should also enhance the learning of languages, including national sign languages, in particular through widened use of online tools, as e-learning offers additional advantages for language learning in terms of access and flexibility. It should also further explore the potential of blended and virtual forms of learning, such as MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses).

Amendment 223 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

(23) The Programme should also enhance the learning of languages, including minority and unofficial languages, as well as national sign languages, in particular through widened use of accessible online tools, as e-learning offers additional advantages for language learning in terms of access and flexibility. The online tools and portals must be fully accessible in line with Directive (EU) 2016/2102 on the accessibility of the websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies.

Amendment 224 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

(23) The Programme should also enhance the learning of languages, national sign languages included, in particular through widened use of accessible online tools, as e-learning offers additional advantages for language learning in terms of access and flexibility. The online tools and portals must be fully accessible in line with the requirements laid down in Directive (EU) 2016/2102 on the accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies.

Amendment 225 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

(23) The Programme should also enhance the learning of languages, in ~~particular through~~cluding on-site language courses and widened use of online tools, as e-learning offers additional advantages for language learning in terms of access and flexibility. The Erasmus Online Linguistic Support should be tailored to the specific needs of participants of the Programme and open to everybody.

Amendment 226 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

(23) The Programme should also enhance the learning of languages (including less widely used languages), in particular through widened use of online tools, as e-learning offers additional advantages for language learning in terms of access and flexibility.

Amendment 227 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

(23) The Programme should also enhance the learning of languages, in particular th~~rough widened us~~e languages of neighbouring countries in border regions. To this end, greater use could be made of online tools, as e-learning offers additional advantages for language learning in terms of access and flexibility.

Amendment 228 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

(23) The Programme should also enhance the learning of languages, in ~~particular~~cluding through widened use of online tools, as e-learning can offers additional advantages for language learning in terms of access and flexibility.

Amendment 229 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

(23) The Programme should also enhance the learning of languages, in particular ~~through widened use of onl~~by making it compulsory to learn the official language of the host country durineg t~~ools, as e-learning offers additional advantages for language learning in terms of access and flexibility~~he stay and by offering more possibility to travel two weeks before the start of courses to attend intensive language courses.

Amendment 230 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 a (new)

(23a) The Programme should make use of language technologies such as automatic translation technologies within all key actions, with the aim of facilitating exchanges between authorities and improving intercultural dialogue, especially in written and audiovisual expression. Reinforced synergies with Horizon Europe and the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) could help develop the use of language technologies under the Programme.

Amendment 231 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 a (new)

(23a) Minority and lesser used languages and linguistic diversity should make up a core part of the programme where these languages are spoken.

Amendment 232 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24

(24) The Programme should support measures that enhance the cooperation between institutions and organisations active in education, training, youth and sport, recognising their fundamental role in equipping individuals with the knowledge, skills and competences needed in a changing world as well as to adequately fulfil the potential for innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship, in particular within the digital economy. To this end, effective cooperation between all relevant stakeholders at all levels of the Programme’s implementation should be ensured.

Amendment 233 #

Robert ROCHEFORT, María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25

(25) In its Conclusions of the 14 of December 2017, the European Council called on Member States, the Council and the Commission to take forward a number of initiatives to elevate European cooperation in education and training to a new level, including by encouraging the emergence by 2024 of 'European Universities', consisting in bottom-up networks of universities across the Union. The Programme should support these European Universities.deleted

Amendment 234 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25

(25) In its Conclusions of the 14 of December 2017, the European Council called on Member States, the Council and the Commission to take forward a number of initiatives to elevate European cooperation in education and training to a new level, including by encouraging the emergence by 2024 of 'European Universities', consisting in bottom-up, excellence-driven networks of universities across the Union. intended to increase the attractiveness of higher education institutions in the Union and to improve cooperation between research, innovation and education. The Programme should support these European Universities and their development.

Amendment 235 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Giorgos GRAMMATIKAKIS, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Silvia COSTA, María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Emilian PAVEL

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25

(25) In its Conclusions of the 14 of December 2017, the European Council called on Member States, the Council and the Commission to take forward a number of initiatives to elevate European cooperation in education and training to a new level, including by encouraging the emergence by 2024 of 'European Universities', consisting in bottom-up excellence-driven (concerning all missions of universities, not only research) networks of universities across the Union. The Programme should support these European Universities, ensuring also the necessary balance.

Amendment 236 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25

Amendment 237 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Sabine VERHEYEN, Jeroen LENAERS, Sven SCHULZE, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25

(25) In its Conclusions of the 14 of December 2017, the European Council called on Member States, the Council and the Commission to take forward a number of initiatives to elevate European cooperation in education and training to a new level, including by encouraging the emergence by 2024 of 'European Universities', consisting in bottom-up, excellence-driven networks of universities across the Union. The Programme should support these European Universities.

Amendment 238 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26

Amendment 239 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26

(26) The 2010 Bruges Communiqué called for support of vocational excellence for smart and sustainable growth. The 2017 Communication on Strengthening Innovation in Europe's Regions points to linking vocational education and training to innovation systems, as part of smart specialisation strategies at regional level. The Programme should provide the means to respond to these calls and support the development of transnational platforms of Centres of vocational excellence closely integrated in local and regional strategies for gpro~~wth~~sperity, innovation and competitiveness. These centres of excellence should act as drivers of quality vocational skills in a context of sectorial challenges, while supporting overall structural changes and socio-economic policies in the Union.

Amendment 240 #

Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Bogdan Brunon WENTA, Milan ZVER, Theodoros ZAGORAKIS, María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27

(27) To increase the use of virtual cooperation activities, the Programme should support a more systematic use of ~~the~~existing online platforms such as eTwinning, the School Education Gateway, the Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europe, the European Youth Portal and the online platform for higher education. The Programme should also encourage the development of new online platforms to strengthen and modernise the delivery of education, training and youth policy at European level if they are providing genuine added-value.

Amendment 241 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27

(27) To increase the use of virtual cooperation activities, the Programme should support a more systematic use of ~~the~~existing online platforms, such as eTwinning, the School Education Gateway, the Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europe, the European Youth Portal and the online platform for higher education. The Programme should also encourage the development of new online platforms to strengthen and modernise the delivery of education, training, sport and youth policy at European level.

Amendment 242 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27

(27) To increase the use of virtual cooperation activities, the Programme should support a more systematic use of the online platforms such as eTwinning, the School Education Gateway, the Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europe, the European Youth Portal and the online platform for higher education. The online platforms should comply with the requirements laid down in Directive(EU) 2016/2102 on the accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies.

Amendment 243 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27

(27) To increase the use of virtual cooperation activities, the Programme should support a more systematic use of the online platforms such as eTwinning, the School Education Gateway, the Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europe, the European Youth Portal and the online platform for higher education and make them more user-friendly and accessible to people with disabilities.

Amendment 244 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28

(28) The Programme should contribute to facilitating transparency and recognition of skills and qualifications, as well as the transfer of credits or units of learning outcomes, to foster quality assurance and to support validation of non-formal and informal learning, skills management and guidance. In this regard, the Programme should also provide support to accessible contact points and networks at national and Union level ~~that~~in order to provide information and assistance to prospective participants, thus facilitateing cross- European exchanges as well as the development of flexible learning pathways between different fields of education, training and youth and across formal and non-formal settings.

Amendment 245 #

Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Bogdan Brunon WENTA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28

(28) The Programme should contribute to facilitating transparency and recognition of skills and qualifications, as well as the transfer of credits or units of learning outcomes, ~~to foster quality assurance and to support validation of non-formal and informal learning, skills management and guidance~~while ensuring the quality of the learning received. In this regard, the Programme should also provide support to contact points and networks at national and Union level that facilitate cross-European exchanges as well as the development of flexible learning pathways between different fields of education, training and youth and across formal and non-formal settings.

Amendment 246 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28

(28) The Programme should contribute to facilitating transparency and automatic mutual recognition of skills ~~and~~, qualifications and diplomas, as well as the transfer of credits or ~~units~~other proof of learning outcomes, to foster quality assurance and to support validation of non-formal and informal learning, skills management and guidance. In this regard, the Programme should also provide support to contact points and networks at national and Union level that facilitate cross-European exchanges as well as the development of flexible learning pathways between different fields of education, training, sport and youth and across formal and non- formal settings.

Amendment 247 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Jill EVANS, Liadh NÍ RIADA, Giorgos GRAMMATIKAKIS, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Damian DRĂGHICI, María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Emilian PAVEL

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28

(28) The Programme should contribute to facilitating transparency and automatic recognition of skills ~~and~~, competences, qualifications, and diplomas as well as the transfer of credits or units of learning outcomes, to foster quality assurance and to support validation of non-formal and informal learning, skills management and guidance. In this regard, the Programme should also provide support to contact points and networks at national and Union level that facilitate cross-European exchanges as well as the development of flexible learning pathways between different fields of education, training and youth and across formal and non-formal settings.

Amendment 248 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Remo SERNAGIOTTO, Andrea BOCSKOR, Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Jeroen LENAERS, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28

(28) The Programme should contribute to facilitating transparency and automatic mutual recognition of skills ~~and~~, qualifications and diplomas, as well as the transfer of credits or ~~units~~other proof of learning outcomes, to foster quality assurance and to support validation of non-formal and informal learning, skills management and guidance. In this regard, the Programme should also provide support to contact points and networks at national and Union level that facilitate cross-European exchanges as well as the development of flexible learning pathways between different fields of education, training and youth and across formal and non-formal settings.

Amendment 249 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29

(29) The Programme should mobilise the potential of former Erasmus+ participants and support activities in particular of Alumni networks, ambassadors and Europeers, by encouraging them to act as multipliers of the Programme at local level.

Amendment 250 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Emilian PAVEL, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Jill EVANS, Liadh NÍ RIADA, Giorgos GRAMMATIKAKIS, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Damian DRĂGHICI, Silvia COSTA, María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 a (new)

(29a) The Programme should put special emphasis on the validation and recognition of education and training periods abroad, including for secondary school education. In this regard, the budget allocation and concrete grants should be linked to quality assessment procedures, to a description of the learning outcomes, and to the full application of the Council Recommendation on European Framework for Quality and Effective Apprenticeships, the Council Recommendation on Validation of Informal and Non-Formal Learning and European tools which contribute to the recognition of learning abroad and ensure quality learning, such as the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), the European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education (EQAR), the European Credit System for Vocational Education and Training (ECVET) and the European Quality Assurance Reference Framework for Vocational Education and Training (EQAVET).

Amendment 251 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 a (new)

Amendment 252 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 a (new)

(29a) Stresses that any EU-supported internship or apprenticeship programme must have proper monitoring and controls, including pre-placement checks and consultation with trade unions where a collective agreement exists, to prevent displacement of paid work and ensure meaningful employment-enhancing training.

Amendment 253 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30

(30) As a way to ensure cooperation with other Union instruments and support to other policies of the Union, mobility opportunities should be offered to people in various sectors of activity, such as the public sector, agriculture and enterprise, to have a learning experience abroad allowing them, at any stage of their life, to grow and develop professionally but also personally, in particular by developing an awareness of their European identity and an understanding of European cultural diversity. The Programme should offer an entry point for Union transnational mobility schemes with a strong learning dimension, simplifying the offer of such schemes for beneficiaries and those taking part in these activities. The scaling- up of Erasmus projects should be facilitated; specific measures should be put in place to help promoters of Erasmus projects to apply for grants or develop synergies through the support of the European Structural and Investment Funds and the programmes relating to migration, security, justice and citizenship, health and culture.deleted

Amendment 254 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30

(30) As a way to ensure cooperation with other Union instruments and support to other policies of the Union, mobility opportunities should be offered to people in various sectors of activity, such as the public ~~sector, agriculture and enterprise, to have a~~and private sector, SMEs and enterprises, and agriculture, to have a training, internship and learning experience abroad allowing them, at any stage of their life, to grow and develop professionally ~~but also personally~~and acquire professional skills relevant for the labour market. The Programme should also encourage personal development, in particular by developing an awareness of their European identity and an understanding of European cultural diversity. The Programme should offer an entry point for Union transnational mobility schemes with a strong learning dimension, simplifying the offer of such schemes for beneficiaries and those taking part in these activities. The scaling-up of Erasmus projects should be facilitated; specific measures should be put in place to help promoters of Erasmus projects to apply for grants or develop synergies through the support of the European Structural and Investment Funds and the programmes relating to migration, security, justice and citizenship, health and culture.

Amendment 255 #

Tomáš ZDECHOVSKÝ, Brando BENIFEI, Julie WARD, Bart STAES

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30

(30) As a way to ensure cooperation with other Union instruments and support to other policies of the Union, mobility opportunities should be offered to people in various sectors of activity, such as the public sector, agriculture and enterprise, to have a learning experience abroad allowing them, at any stage of their life, to grow and develop professionally but also personally, in particular by developing an awareness of their European identity and an understanding of European cultural diversity. The Programme should offer an entry point for Union transnational mobility schemes with a strong learning dimension, simplifying the offer of such schemes for beneficiaries and those taking part in these activities. The scaling-up of Erasmus projects should be facilitated; specific measures should be put in place to help promoters of Erasmus projects to apply for grants or develop synergies through the support of the European Structural and Investment Funds and the programmes relating to migration, security, justice and citizenship, health and culture, as well as the European Solidarity Corps.

Amendment 256 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30

(30) As a way to ensure cooperation with other Union instruments and support to other policies of the Union, mobility opportunities should be offered to people in various sectors of activity, ~~such as the public sector, agriculture and enterprise,~~ to have a learning experience abroad allowing them, at any stage of their life, to grow and develop professionally but also personally, in particular by developing an awareness of their European identity and an understanding of European cultural diversity. The Programme should offer an entry point for Union transnational mobility schemes with a strong learning dimension, simplifying the offer of such schemes for beneficiaries and those taking part in these activities. The scaling-up of Erasmus+ projects should be facilitated; specific measures should be put in place to help promoters of Erasmus projects to apply for grants or develop synergies through the support of the European Structural and Investment Funds and the programmes relating to migration, security, justice and citizenship, health and culture, as well as the European Solidarity Corps.

Amendment 257 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30

(30) As a way to ensure cooperation with other Union instruments and support to other policies of the Union, mobility opportunities should be offered to people in various sectors of activity, such as the public sector, agriculture and enterprise, to have a learning experience abroad allowing them, at any stage of their life, to grow and develop professionally but also personally, in particular by developing an awareness of their European identity and an understanding of European cultural diversity. The Programme should offer an entry point for Union transnational mobility schemes with a strong learning dimension, simplifying the offer of such schemes for beneficiaries and those taking part in these activities. The scaling-up of Erasmus projects should be facilitated; specific measures should be put in place to help promoters of Erasmus projects to apply for grants or develop synergies through the support of the European Structural and Investment Funds and the programmes relating to migration, security, justice and citizenship, health, media and culture.

Amendment 258 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30

(30) As a way to ensure cooperation with other Union instruments and support to other policies of the Union, mobility opportunities should be offered to people in various sectors of activity, such as the public sector, agriculture and enterprise, to have a learning experience abroad allowing them, at any stage of their life, to grow and develop professionally but also personally, in particular by developing an awareness ~~of their European identity~~ and an understanding of ~~European~~ cultural diversity. The Programme should offer an entry point for Union transnational mobility schemes with a strong learning dimension, simplifying the offer of such schemes for beneficiaries and those taking part in these activities. The scaling-up of Erasmus projects should be facilitated; specific measures should be put in place to help promoters of Erasmus projects to apply for grants or develop synergies through the support of the European Structural and Investment Funds and the programmes relating to migration, security, justice and citizenship, health and culture.

Amendment 259 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31

Amendment 260 #

Andrea BOCSKOR, Theodoros ZAGORAKIS, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31

(31) It is important to stimulate teaching, learning and research in European integration matters and the Union's future challenges, as well as to promote public debates on these matters through the support of Jean Monnet actions in the fields of higher education but also in other fields of education and training. Fostering a sense of European identity and commitment is particularly important at times when the common values on which the Union is founded, and which form part of our European identity, are put to the test, and when citizens show low levels of engagement. The Programme should continue to contribute to the development of excellence in European integration studies.

Amendment 261 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31

(31) It is important to stimulate teaching, learning and research in European integration ~~matters~~, as well as to promote debates on these matters through the support of Jean Monnet actions in ~~the fields of higher education but also in other~~all fields of education and training. Fostering a ~~sense of European identity~~European sense of belonging and commitment is particularly important ~~at times when~~given the challenges to the common values on which the Union is founded, and which form part of ~~our~~a common European identity, a~~re put to the test, and when~~nd considering that citizens are showing low levels of engagement. The Programme should continue to contribute to the development of excellence in European integration studies and, at the same time, to enhance the engagement of the wider learning community and the general public with European integration.

Amendment 262 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31

(31) It is important to stimulate teaching, learning and research in European integration matters, as well as to promote debates on these matters through the support of Jean Monnet actions in the fields of higher education but also in other fields of education and training. Fostering a sense of European identity and commitment is particularly important at times when ~~the common values on which the Union is founded, and which form part of our European identity, are put to the test,~~our European identity is put to the test, when economic developments have increased the inequalities within and between populations and when citizens show low levels of engagement. The Programme should continue to contribute to the development of excellence in European integration studies.

Amendment 263 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31 a (new)

(31a) It is important to reward quality works that enhance young people's understanding of the EU, its history, its nature as a political project, and its values, as well as promoting young people's engagement in the democratic processes that shape the EU's future. Fostering a sense of European identity in and commitment to the European idea of youth is particularly important at a time when the common values on which the Union is founded, and which form part of our European identity, are being put to the test, and when citizens are showing low levels of engagement. The Programme should contribute to giving visibility and European level recognition to such initiatives through the award of the Altiero Spinelli Prize for Outreach.

Amendment 264 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32

(32) The Programme should be in line with the central aim of the Paris Agreement to strengthen the global response to the threat of climate change by raising awareness of responsible behaviour in order to keep the global temperature rise this century well below 2 degrees Celsius. Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and achieve the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, this Programme will contribute to mainstream climate action in the Union's policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the Union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the Programme's preparation and implementation and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review process.

Amendment 265 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32

(32) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and achieve the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, this Programme will contribute, without prejudice to its objectives, to mainstream climate action in the Union's policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the Union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives, in particular by promoting short mobility. Relevant actions will be identified during the Programme's preparation and implementation and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review process.

Amendment 266 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32 a (new)

(32a) The Programme should encourage the acquisition of competences in sustainable development, the circular economy and active citizenship by promoting new ways of cooperative learning and training to acquire skills needed to accompany the transition to a circular economy, social innovation in fields like sharing, re-use, eco-design, up- cycling and re-manufacture, which are expected to result in more sustainable consumer/citizen behaviours, business model innovation, intended as incorporation of circular thinking concepts throughout business models, and active dialogue among training institutions, local authorities and private stakeholders to promote awareness of eco- consumption, sustainable behaviours and innovation.

Amendment 267 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32 a (new)

(32a) The Programme and its tools in this unique international environment should play a crucial role in educating people about global sustainability and global studies, environmental protection and climate change. Besides targeted programmes, these studies should appear in all key activities as a horizontal element in the form of formal, non-formal education or informal learning.

Amendment 268 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Sabine VERHEYEN, Andrea BOCSKOR, Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Jeroen LENAERS, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32 b (new)

(32b) Given the legal obligation of the European Union to eliminate inequalities and promote equality between men and women through all its activities established by Article 8 TFEU, this Programme should contribute to mainstreaming gender in the Union's policies. Relevant actions should be identified during the Programme's preparation and implementation and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review process. Improvements are especially needed regarding the gender balance of participants from third countries.

Amendment 269 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33

(33) This Regulation lays down a financial envelope for the entire duration of the Programme which is to constitute the prime reference amount, within the meaning of [reference to be updated as appropriate Point 17 of the Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management34 ], for the European Parliament and the Council during the annual budgetary procedure. ~~_________________ 34~~It should be ensured that, from 2021, there is a significant increase in the annual budget for the Programme, in comparison to the 2014-2020 multiannual financial framework, followed by linear and gradual growth in annual allocations. Such a budgetary profile will help to ensure wider access from the very beginning of the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework period and avoid disproportionate increases in the final years that might be difficult to absorb. _________________ 34 OJ L […], […], p. […]. OJ L […], […], p. […].

Amendment 270 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33 a (new)

(33a) Considering that the EU and all the Member States have ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, including its article on accessibility and its article 24 on education, special attention should be given to ensuring that the activities supported by the Programme are accessible to all young people, notably people with fewer opportunities, including persons with disabilities. Furthermore, reasonable accommodation must be provided if required to promote the social inclusion and the participation of young people with fewer opportunities, as well as to take into account the constraints imposed by the remoteness of a number of rural areas and of the outermost regions of the Union and the Overseas Countries and Territories. Similarly, the participating countries should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the Programme. This should resolve, where possible, and without prejudice to the Schengen acquis and Union law on the entry and residence of third-country nationals, administrative issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas, residence permits and access to support services, as well as the issuing of a European Health Insurance Card in the case of cross-border activities within the European Union.

Amendment 271 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33 a (new)

(33a) Considering that the EU and all the Member States have ratified the UN CRPD, including its Article 9 on accessibility and its Article 24 on education, special attention should be given to ensuring that the activities supported by the Programme are accessible to all young people, notably people with fewer opportunities, including persons with disabilities. Furthermore, reasonable accommodation must be provided if required to promote the social inclusion and the participation of young people with fewer opportunities, as well as to take into account the constraints imposed by the remoteness of a number of rural areas and of the outermost regions of the Union and the Overseas Countries and Territories. Similarly, the participating countries should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the Programme. This should resolve, where possible, and without prejudice to the Schengen acquis and Union law on the entry and residence of third-country nationals, administrative issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas, residence permits and access to support services, as well as the issuing of a European Health Insurance Card in the case of cross-border activities within the European Union.

Amendment 272 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Isabella ADINOLFI, Remo SERNAGIOTTO, Sabine VERHEYEN, Andrea BOCSKOR, Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33 a (new)

(33a) The national contributions of the Member States should be deducted from the calculation of the national deficit level;

Amendment 273 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34

(34) Within a basic envelope for actions to be managed by the national agencies in the field of education and training, a breakdown of minimum allocation per sector (higher education, school education, vocational education and training and adult education) should be defined in order to guarantee a critical mass of appropriations to reach the intended output and results in each of these sectors. The exact budget allocation by action and initiative should be laid down in the work programme.

Amendment 274 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Emilian PAVEL, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Jill EVANS, Giorgos GRAMMATIKAKIS, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Soraya POST, Monika SMOLKOVÁ, Damian DRĂGHICI, Silvia COSTA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36

(36) The types of financing and the methods of implementation under this Regulation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the specific objectives of the actions and to deliver results, taking into account, in particular, the costs of controls, the administrative burden, and the expected risk of non- compliance. This should include consideration of the use of lump sums, flat rates and unit costs, as well as financing not linked to costs as referred to in Article [125(1)] of the Financial Regulation. Targeted financial support for people with fewer opportunities is of paramount importance to the Programme’s inclusiveness. Therefore, pre-financing options should be put in place.

Amendment 275 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36 a (new)

(36a) The levels of financial support, such as grants, travel or administration lump sums, flat rates and unit costs, should be annually reviewed and adjusted to the living and subsistence costs of the host country or region, according to updated Eurostat figures, as well as real travelling requirements including within the sending country, in order to ensure they are consistent with reality and to avoid discrimination, abandon or failure.

Amendment 276 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Jill EVANS, Giorgos GRAMMATIKAKIS, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Soraya POST, Monika SMOLKOVÁ, Silvia COSTA, María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Emilian PAVEL

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36 a (new)

(36a) The Programme should foster more synergies with the European Social Fund+ in terms of investments in skills and competences in particular for those with fewer opportunities;

Amendment 277 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37

(37) Third countries which are members of the European Economic Area (EEA) may participate in the Programme in the framework of the cooperation established under the European Economic Area (EEA) agreement, which provides for the implementation of Union programmes by a decision under that agreement. ~~Third countries may also participate on the basis of other legal instruments.~~ This Regulation should grant the necessary rights for and access to the authorising officer responsible, the European Anti- Fraud Office (OLAF) as well as the European Court of Auditors to comprehensively exert their respective competences. The full participation of EEA-member third countries in the Programme should be subject to the conditions laid down in specific agreements covering the participation of the third country concerned to the Programme. Full participation entails, moreover, the obligation to set up a national agency and managing some of the actions of the Programme at decentralised level. Individuals and entities from third countries that are not associated to the Programme should be able to participate in some of the actions of the Programme, as defined in the work programme and the calls for proposals published by the Commission. When implementing the Programme, specific arrangements could be taken into account with regard to individuals and entities from European microstates.

Amendment 278 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37

(37) Third countries which are members of the European Economic Area (EEA) may participate in the Programme in the framework of the cooperation established under the European Economic Area (EEA) agreement, which provides for the implementation of Union programmes by a decision under that agreement. Third countries may also participate on the basis of other legal instruments. This Regulation should grant the necessary rights for and access to the authorising officer responsible, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) as well as the European Court of Auditors to comprehensively exert their respective competences. The full participation of third countries in the Programme should be subject to the conditions laid down in specific agreements covering the participation of the third country concerned to the Programme. ~~Full participation entails, moreover, the obligation to set up a national agency and managing some of the actions of the Programme at decentralised level.~~ Individuals and entities from third countries that are not associated to the Programme should ~~be able to~~ participate in ~~some of the~~ actions of the Programme, as defined in the work programme and the calls for proposals published by the Commission. When implementing the Programme, specific arrangements could be taken into account with regard to individuals and entities from European microstates.

Amendment 279 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37

(37) Third countries which are members of the European Economic Area (EEA) may participate in the Programme in the framework of the cooperation established under the European Economic Area (EEA) agreement, which provides for the implementation of Union programmes by a decision under that agreement. Third countries may also participate on the basis of other legal instruments. This Regulation should grant the necessary rights for and access to the authorising officer responsible, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) as well as the European Court of Auditors to comprehensively exert their respective competences. The full participation of third countries in the Programme should be subject to the conditions laid down in specific agreements covering the participation of the third country concerned to the Programme. Full participation entails, moreover, the obligation to set up a national agency and managing some of the actions of the Programme at decentralised level. Individuals and entities from third countries that are not associated to the Programme should be able to participate in some of the actions of the Programme, as defined in the work programme and the calls for proposals published by the Commission. This includes sub-state governments who wish to participate in the Programme and that fulfil the obligations laid down in this Regulation. When implementing the Programme, specific arrangements could be taken into account with regard to individuals and entities from European microstates.

Amendment 280 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Gabriel MATO, Sofia RIBEIRO, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Liliana RODRIGUES, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, Louis-Joseph MANSCOUR

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38

(38) In line with the Commission's communication on 'A stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the Union's outermost regions'36, the Programme should take into account the specific situation of these regions. Measures will be taken to increase the outermost regions' participation in all actions. ~~Mobility exchanges and cooperation between people and organisations from these regions and third countries, in particular their neighbours, should be fostered.~~ Such measures will be monitored and evaluated regularly. _________________ 36 COM(2017) 623 final. COM(2017) 623 final.

Amendment 281 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38

(38) In line with Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and with the Commission's communication on 'A stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the Union's outermost regions'36, the Programme should take into account the specific situation of these regions. Measures will be taken to increase the outermost regions' participation in all actions. Mobility exchanges and cooperation between people and organisations from these regions and third countries, in particular their neighbours, should be fostered. Such measures will be monitored and evaluated regularly. _________________ 36 COM(2017) 623 final.

Amendment 282 #

Maurice PONGA, Elisabeth MORIN-CHARTIER, Marc JOULAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38

(38) In line with Article 349 TFEU and the Commission's communication on 'A stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the Union's outermost regions'36, the Programme should take into account the specific situation of these regions. Measures will be taken to increase the outermost regions' effective participation in all actions. Mobility exchanges and cooperation between people and organisations from these regions and third countries, in particular their neighbours, should be fostered. Such measures will be monitored and evaluated regularly. _________________ 36 COM(2017) 623 final.

Amendment 283 #

Maurice PONGA, Elisabeth MORIN-CHARTIER, Marc JOULAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39

(39) Pursuant to [reference to be updated as appropriate according to a new Decision on OCTs Article 94 of the Council Decision 2013/755/EC37], individuals and entities established in overseas countries or territories are eligible for funding subject to the rules and objectives of the Programme and possible arrangements applicable to the Member State to which the relevant overseas country or territory is linked. The constraints imposed by the remoteness of these countries or territories sh~~ould be~~all be duly taken into account when implementing the Programme, ~~and their~~in particular by establishing financial allocations which take account of travel costs or by promoting exchange and cooperation with neighbouring third countries as part of this mobility programme, and their effective participation in the Programme should be monitored and regularly evaluated. _________________ 37 Council Decision 2013/755/EU of 25 November 2013 on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Union ('Overseas Association Decision') (OJ L 344, 19.12.2013, p. 1).

Amendment 284 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Isabella ADINOLFI, Remo SERNAGIOTTO, Sabine VERHEYEN, Andrea BOCSKOR, Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40

(40) ~~In compliance~~Given that the Programme is to be implemented over a seven-year period, it is necessary to provide for adequate flexibility in order to enable it to adapt to changing realities and political priorities within the ~~Financial Regulation, the Commission should adopt work programmes and inform the European Parliament and~~field of education, training, youth and sport. Therefore, this Regulation does not define in detail how initiatives are to be designed and it does not prejudge political priorities or respective budgetary priorities for the next seven years. Instead, the secondary policy choices and priorities, including details of specific initiatives, should be determined by means of work programmes in compliance with the ~~Cou~~Financial ~~thereof~~Regulation. The work programme should also set out the measures needed for ~~their~~ implementation in line with the general and specific objectives of the Programme, the selection and award criteria for grants, as well as all other elements required. Work programmes and any amendments to them should be adopted by ~~implementing acts in accordance with the examination procedure~~means of a delegated act. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making. In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts.

Amendment 285 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Jill EVANS, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Monika SMOLKOVÁ, Silvia COSTA, Emilian PAVEL

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40

(40) In compliance with the Financial Regulation, the Commission should establish and adopt work programmes ~~and inform~~in close cooperation with the European Parliament and the Council ~~thereof~~, having consulted National Agencies and relevant stakeholders. The work programme should set out the measures needed for their implementation in line with the general and specific objectives of the Programme, the selection and award criteria for grants, as well as all other elements required. The yearly Programme priorities should maintain continuity. Nevertheless, a certain degree of flexibility is necessary to respond to emerging challenges. Work programmes and any amendments to them should be adopted by ~~implementing acts in accordance with the examination procedure~~means of delegated acts.

Amendment 286 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Isabella ADINOLFI, Remo SERNAGIOTTO, Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sabine VERHEYEN, Andrea BOCSKOR, Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40 a (new)

(40a) The Commission, in conjunction with the national agencies, should monitor and report on the implementation of the Programme, both during the Programme's lifetime and after its completion. In particular, the Commission should carry out a mid-term review of the Programme accompanied, where appropriate, by a legislative proposal to amend this Regulation.

Amendment 287 #

Michaela ŠOJDROVÁ, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41

(41) Pursuant to paragraph 22 and 23 of the Inter-institutional agreement for Better Law-Making of 13 April 201638, there is a need to evaluate the Programme on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements~~, while~~. It is necessary to avoid~~ing~~ overregulation and administrative burdens, in particular on Member States, as simplification of administrative procedures will ensure maximum efficiency of the Programme and effective use of resources to achieve its purpose of creating educational opportunities. Such requirements should include specific, measurable and realistic indicators which can be measured over time as a basis for evaluating the effects of the Programme on the ground. _________________ 38 Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016 (OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1).

Amendment 288 #

(41) Pursuant to paragraph 22 and 23 of the Inter-institutional agreement for Better Law-Making of 13 April 201638, there is a need to evaluate the Programme on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements, while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens, in particular on Member States, but also on beneficiary organisations. . Such requirements should include specific, measurable and realistic indicators which can be measured over time as a basis for evaluating the effects of the Programme on the ground. _________________ 38 Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016 (OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1).

Amendment 289 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41

(41) Pursuant to paragraph 22 and 23 of the Inter-institutional agreement for Better Law-Making of 13 April 201638, there is a need to evaluate the Programme on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements, while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens~~, in particular on Member States~~. Such requirements should include specific, measurable and realistic indicators which can be measured over time as a basis for evaluating the effects of the Programme on the ground. _________________ 38 Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016 (OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1).

Amendment 290 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42

(42) Appropriate outreach~~, publicity~~ and dissemination among target groups of the opportunities and results of the actions supported by the Programme should be ensured at European, national and local level. The outreach~~, publicity~~ and dissemination activities should rely on all the implementing bodies of the Programme~~, including, when relevant, with the support of other key stakeholders~~.

Amendment 291 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Jill EVANS, Liadh NÍ RIADA, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Silvia COSTA, Emilian PAVEL

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42

Amendment 292 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43

Amendment 293 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43

Amendment 294 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Jill EVANS, Liadh NÍ RIADA, Soraya POST, Silvia COSTA, Emilian PAVEL

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44

(44) In order to ensure efficient, and effective implementation of this Regulation, the Programme should make maximum use of delivery mechanisms already in place. The implementation of the Programme should therefore be entrusted to the Commission, and to national agencies, which should ensure consistent and coherent application of the Programme rules across the EU countries and proper outreach to and cooperation with all target groups across the wide spectrum of stakeholders. Where feasible, and in order to maximise efficiency, the national agenc~~ies~~y should be the same as the one designated for the management of the predecessor programme. The scope of ~~the~~ ex- ante compliance assessment should be limited to the requirements that are new and specific to the Programme, unless justified, such as in case of serious shortcomings or under-performance on the part of the national agency concerned.

Amendment 295 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44 a (new)

(44a) As a general rule, grant requests and project applications will be submitted to the national agency of the country where the applicant organisation is based. However, the European Commission should guarantee that all provisions and targets are sufficiently met during implementation. Grant requests and project applications for activities organised by Union-wide networks, European non-governmental organisations and international organisations should be submitted to and managed by the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency of the European Commission.

Amendment 296 #

Tomáš ZDECHOVSKÝ, Brando BENIFEI, Julie WARD, Bart STAES

(44a) As a general rule, grant requests and project applications will be submitted to the national agency of the country where the applicant organisation is based. Grant requests and project applications for activities organised by Union-wide networks, European non-governmental organisations and international organisations should be submitted to and managed by the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency of the European Commission.

Amendment 297 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46

(46) Member States should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the Programme. This includes resolving, where possible, and without prejudice to Union law on the entry and residence of third-country nationals issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits. In line with Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council39, Member States are encouraged to establish fast-track admission procedures. _________________ 39 Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purposes of research, studies, training, voluntary service, pupil exchange schemes or educational projects and au pairing (OJ L 132, 21.5.2016, p. 21).

Amendment 298 #

Tomáš ZDECHOVSKÝ, Brando BENIFEI, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Julie WARD, Bart STAES

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46

(46) Member States should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the Programme. This includes resolving, where possible, and without prejudice to Union law on the entry and residence of third-country nationals issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits and other legal or administrative difficulties that could prevent access to the Programme. In line with Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council39, Member States are encouraged to establish fast-track admission procedures. _________________ 39 Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purposes of research, studies, training, voluntary service, pupil exchange schemes or educational projects and au pairing (OJ L 132, 21.5.2016, p. 21).

Amendment 299 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46

(46) Member States should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the Programme. This includes resolving, where possible, and without prejudice to Union law on the entry and residence of third-country nationals issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits and other legal difficulties that could prevent young people’s access to the Programme. In line with Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council39, Member States are encouraged to establish fast-track admission procedures. _________________ 39 Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purposes of research, studies, training, voluntary service, pupil exchange schemes or educational projects and au pairing (OJ L 132, 21.5.2016, p. 21).

Amendment 300 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46

(46) Member States should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the Programme. This includes exempting study grants from taxation and social levies, as well as resolving, where possible, and without prejudice to Union law on the entry and residence of third-country nationals issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits. In line with Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council39, Member States are encouraged to establish fast- track admission procedures. _________________ 39 Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purposes of research, studies, training, voluntary service, pupil exchange schemes or educational projects and au pairing (OJ L 132, 21.5.2016, p. 21).

Amendment 301 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Andrea BOCSKOR, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46

(46) Member States should ~~endeavour to~~ adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the Programme. This includes resolving, where possible, and without prejudice to Union law on the entry and residence of third- country nationals issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits. In line with Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council39, Member States are encouraged to establish fast-track admission procedures. _________________ 39 Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purposes of research, studies, training, voluntary service, pupil exchange schemes or educational projects and au pairing (OJ L 132, 21.5.2016, p. 21).

Amendment 302 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Isabella ADINOLFI, Remo SERNAGIOTTO, Sabine VERHEYEN, Andrea BOCSKOR, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48

(48) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council40 . _________________ 40 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011. Laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission's exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55 28.2.2011 p.13).deleted

Amendment 303 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49

(49) In order to simplify requirements for beneficiaries, simplified grants in the form of lump-sums, unit-costs and flat-rate funding should be used to the maximum possible extent. In accordance with the principle of sound financial management, flat-rate payments based on the relevant project as a whole should be used to simplify the programme, in particular as regards the implementation of measures concerning the mobility of pupils and school staff and the mobility of young people. The simplified grants to support the mobility actions of the Programme, as defined by the Commission, should take into account the living and subsistence costs of the host country. The Commission and national agencies of the sending countries should have the possibility to adjust these simplified grants on the basis of objective criteria, in particular to ensure access to people with fewer opportunities. In accordance with national law, Member States should also be encouraged to exempt those grants from any taxes and social levies. The same exemption should apply to public or private entities awarding such financial support to the individuals concerned.

Amendment 304 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49

(49) In order to simplify requirements for beneficiaries, simplified grants in the form of lump-sums, unit-costs and flat-rate funding should be used to the maximum possible extent. The simplified grants to support the mobility actions of the Programme, as defined by the Commission, should take into account the living and subsistence costs of the host country. The Commission and national agencies of the sending countries should have the possibility to adjust these simplified grants on the basis of objective criteria, in particular to ensure access to people with fewer opportunities. In view of this, grants should cover at least 70% of the eligible costs incurred by people with fewer opportunities as a result of participating in the Programme. In accordance with national law, Member States should also be encouraged to exempt those grants from any taxes and social levies. The same exemption should apply to public or private entities awarding such financial support to the individuals concerned.

Amendment 305 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49

(49) In order to simplify requirements for beneficiaries, simplified grants in the form of lump-sums, unit-costs and flat-rate funding should be used to the maximum possible extent. The simplified grants to support the mobility actions of the Programme, as defined by the Commission, should take into account the living and subsistence costs of the host country and the costs of travel between the sending country and the host country. The Commission and national agencies of the sending countries should have the possibility to adjust these simplified grants on the basis of objective criteria, in particular to ensure access to people with fewer opportunities. In accordance with national law, Member States should also be encouraged to exempt those grants from any taxes and social levies. The same exemption should apply to public or private entities awarding such financial support to the individuals concerned.

Amendment 306 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Jill EVANS, Liadh NÍ RIADA, Silvia COSTA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49

(49) In order to simplify requirements for beneficiaries, simplified grants in the form of lump-sums, unit-costs and flat-rate funding should be used to the maximum possible extent. The simplified grants to support the mobility actions of the Programme, as defined by the Commission, should ~~take into account~~be regularly reviewed and adjusted to the living and subsistence costs of the host country and regions. The Commission and national agencies of the sending countries should have the possibility to adjust these simplified grants on the basis of objective criteria, in particular to ensure access to people with fewer opportunities. In accordance with national law, Member States should also ~~be encouraged to~~ exempt those grants from any taxes and social levies. The same exemption should apply to public or private entities awarding such financial support to the individuals concerned.

Amendment 307 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49 a (new)

(49a) The application procedures should be evaluated on a regular basis. Questions in the application procedure should be as clear as possible and be kept to a minimum and agreements should be similarly short and comprehensible. A targeted effort should be made to develop IT tools further with the express aim of simplification and to create a central online one-stop-shop for project applications.

Amendment 308 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49 a (new)

(49a) It is important to ensure equality of opportunity for persons that may be physically or geographically disadvantaged, or who may belong to a minority, so that they enjoy full and fair access to the Programme. This is of paramount importance to the Programme’s success in achieving full inclusivity.

Amendment 309 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Jill EVANS, Liadh NÍ RIADA, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Emilian PAVEL

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51

(51) It is necessary to ensure the complementarity of the actions carried out within the Programme with activities undertaken by the Member States and with other Union activities, with emphasis on sharing knowledge and fostering national and local developments. These activities include in particular those in the fields of education, culture and the media, youth and solidarity, employment and social inclusion, research and innovation, industry and enterprise, agriculture and rural development with a focus on young farmers, cohesion, regional policy and international cooperation and development.

Amendment 310 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Andrea BOCSKOR, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51 a (new)

(51a) The Programme will recognise the importance of safeguarding both natural and cultural heritage and will harness the educational potential of these amenities.

Amendment 311 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52

(52) While the regulatory framework already allowed Member States and regions to establish synergies in the previous programming period between Erasmus+ and other Union instruments, such as the European structural and investment funds, which also support the qualitative development of education, training and youth systems in the Union, this potential has so far been underexploited, thus limiting the systemic effects of projects and impact on policy. Effective communication and cooperation should take place at national level between the national bodies in charge of managing these various instruments to maximise their respective impact. The pProgramme should allow for active cooperation with these instruments, in particular by ensuring that a high-quality application that cannot be financed under the Programme, owing to insufficient funds, can be immediately considered for financing, without further modification, under the European structural and investment funds. Such cross-programme synergies should enable increased project success rates.

Amendment 312 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52

(52) While the regulatory framework already allowed Member States and regions to establish synergies in the previous programming period between Erasmus+ and other Union instruments, such as the European structural and investment funds, which also support the qualitative development of education, training and youth systems in the Union, this potential has so far been underexploited, thus limiting the systemic effects of projects and impact on policy. Effective communication and cooperation should take place at national level between the national bodies in charge of managing these various instruments to maximise their respective impact. The programme should allow for active cooperation with these instruments, as well as communication of opportunities to students who qualify so that the programme can reach its full potential with full engagement from students and managers of the Programme.

Amendment 313 #

(52a) With a view to avoiding overlaps and duplication and increasing the leverage of Union funding, transfers from relevant Union policies, programmes and funds to Erasmus activities should be allowed to take place. In such cases, the transfers should follow Erasmus rules.

Amendment 314 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 55

(55) This Regulation respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. In particular, this Regulation seeks to ensure full respect for the right to equality between men and women and the right to non-discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation, and to promote the application of Articles 21 and 23 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.

Amendment 315 #

(55) This Regulation respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. In particular, this Regulation seeks to ensure full respect for the right to equality between men and women and the right to non-discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, including non-religious beliefs, disability, age or sexual orientation, and to promote the application of Articles 21 and 23 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.

Amendment 316 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 55

(55) This Regulation respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities. In particular, this Regulation seeks to ensure full respect for the right to equality between men and women and the right to non-discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation, and to promote the application of Articles 21 and 23 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.

Amendment 317 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1

(1) 'lifelong learning' means learning in all its forms (formal, non-formal and informal learning) taking place at all stages in life, including early childhood education and care, general education, vocational education and training, higher education, and adult education, and resulting in an improvement in knowledge, skills and attitudes or participation in society, sensitivity to global and local environmental and social issues, in a personal, civic, cultural, social and/or employment-related perspective, including the provision of counselling and guidance services;

Amendment 318 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1

(1) 'lifelong learning' means learning in all its forms (formal, non-formal and informal learning) taking place at all stages in life, including early childhood education and care, general education, vocational education and training, higher education, and adult education, and resulting in an improvement or update in knowledge, skills, competences and attitudes or participation in society in a personal, civic, cultural, social and/or employment-related perspective, including the provision of counselling and guidance services;

Amendment 319 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2

(2) '‘learning mobility' means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence, in order to undertake study, training or non-formal or informal learning; ~~It may be~~Learning mobility activities are fully accessible, inclusive and adequately funded and shall accompanied by measures such as language support, including for national sign languages, and training and/or be complemented by accessible online learning of and virtual cooperation regarding all EU spoken and signed languages. In some specific cases, it may take the form of learning through the use of accessible information technology and accessible communications tools;

Amendment 320 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2

(2) 'learning mobility' means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence, in order to undertake study, training or non-formal or informal ~~learning;~~learning, whether for in the short, medium or long term, according to the specific needs of the various fields. It may be accompanied by measures such as language support, including national sign languages, and training and/or be complemented by accessible online learning and virtual ~~cooperation~~and blended cooperation, including Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). In some specific cases, it may take the form of learning through the use of accessible information technology and communications tools;

Amendment 321 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2

(2) '‘learning mobility' means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence, in order to undertake study, training or non-formal or informal learning; It ~~may~~is fully accessible, inclusive and adequately funded and shall be accompanied by measures such as language support, including for national sign languages, and training and/or be complemented by accessible online learning of and virtual cooperation regarding all EU spoken and signed languages. In some specific cases, it may take the form of learning through the use of accessible information technology and accessible communications tools;

Amendment 322 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2

(2) 'learning mobility' means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence, in order to undertake study, training or non-formal or informal learning;, including teaching or professional development activities. It may be accompanied by measures such as language support and training and/or be complemented by online learning and virtual cooperation. In some specific cases, it may take the form of learning through the use of information technology and communication~~s tools;~~ tools, but not to the exclusion of physical mobility.

Amendment 323 #

Remo SERNAGIOTTO, Sabine VERHEYEN, Andrea BOCSKOR, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2

(2) 'learning mobility' means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence, in order to undertake study, training or non-formal or informal learning; It may be accompanied by measures such as language support and training and/or be complemented by online learning and virtual cooperation. ~~In some specific cases, it may take the form of learning through the use of information technology and communications tools;~~

Amendment 324 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2

(2) 'learning mobility' means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence, in order to undertake study, training or non-formal or informal learning; It may be accompanied by measures such as language support and training and/or be complemented by online learning and virtual cooperation. ~~In some specific cases, it may take the form of learning through the use of information technology and communications tools;~~

Amendment 325 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2

(2) 'learning mobility' means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence, in order to undertake study, training, including upskilling or reskilling, teaching or non-formal or informal learning; It may be accompanied by measures such as language support and training and/or be complemented by online learning and virtual cooperation. In some ~~specific~~exceptional cases, it may take the form of learning through the use of information technology and communications tools;

Amendment 326 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3

(3) ʻnon-formal learningʼ means voluntary learning which takes place outside formal education and training through purposive activities (in terms of objectives, methods and time) and with some form of learning support;. Non- formal learning also includes on-the-job training that may be closely linked to the formal learning pathway which a learner has completed or is in the process of following.

Amendment 327 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4

Amendment 328 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Remo SERNAGIOTTO, Sabine VERHEYEN, Andrea BOCSKOR, Theodoros ZAGORAKIS, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)

(4a) 'virtual learning' means the acquisition of skills and knowledge through the use of information and communication tools;

Amendment 329 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)

(4a) 'virtual learning' means the acquisition of skills and knowledge through the use of information and communication tools;

Amendment 330 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Remo SERNAGIOTTO, Sabine VERHEYEN, Andrea BOCSKOR, Theodoros ZAGORAKIS, Jeroen LENAERS, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 b (new)

(4b) 'blended learning' means the acquisition of skills and knowledge through a combination of virtual education and training tools and traditional education and training methods;

Amendment 331 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 b (new)

(4b) 'blended learning' means the acquisition of skills and knowledge through a combination of virtual education and training tools and traditional education and training methods;

Amendment 332 #

Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Marc JOULAUD, Theodoros ZAGORAKIS, Julie GIRLING, Marc TARABELLA, Milan ZVER, Bogdan Brunon WENTA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6

~~(6) 'grassroots sport' means organised sport practised at local level by amateur sports people, and sport for all;~~deleted

Amendment 333 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6

(6) 'grassroots sport' means ~~organised sport practised at local level by amateur sports people, and sport for all~~physical leisure activity, organised and non- organised, practised regularly at non- professional level for health, educational or social purposes;

Amendment 334 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Jill EVANS, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Damian DRĂGHICI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6

(6) ʻgrassroots and social sportʼ means organised sport practised at local level by amateur sports people, and sport for all and for all ages;

Amendment 335 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7

(7) 'higher education student' means any person enrolled at a higher education institution, including at short-cycle, bachelor, master or doctoral level or equivalent. It also covers ~~recent~~ graduates who has graduated from such an institution within the previous three years;

Amendment 336 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Remo SERNAGIOTTO, Andrea BOCSKOR, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7

(7) 'higher education student' means any person enrolled at a higher education institution, including at short-cycle, bachelor, master or doctoral level or equivalent~~. It also covers recent graduate~~, or any person who has graduated from such an institution within the previous 12 months;

Amendment 337 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Liadh NÍ RIADA, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Damian DRĂGHICI, Silvia COSTA, María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8

(8) ‘staff’ means any person who, on either a professional or a voluntary basis, is involved in education at all levels, training or non- formal learning, and may include professors, teachers, trainers, school leaders, youth workers, sport coaches, non- educational staff and other practitioners involved in promoting learning;

Amendment 338 #

Andrea BOCSKOR, María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8

(8) ‘staff’ means any person who, on either a professional or a voluntary basis, is involved in education, training or non- formal learning, and may include professors, teachers, trainers, researchers, school leaders, youth workers, sport coaches, non- educational staff and other practitioners involved in promoting learning;

Amendment 339 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)

(8a) ‘sport staff’ means any person or persons involved in the instruction, training or management of a sports team or of several individual sportspeople, either on a paid basis or on a voluntary basis;

Amendment 340 #

Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Marc JOULAUD, Theodoros ZAGORAKIS, Julie GIRLING, Marc TARABELLA, Bogdan Brunon WENTA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)

(8a) ‘sport staff’ means persons involved in the direction, instruction, training and management of a sports team or individual sports people, both on a paid or voluntary basis;

Amendment 341 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Remo SERNAGIOTTO, Sabine VERHEYEN, Andrea BOCSKOR, Jeroen LENAERS, Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9

(9) ‘vocational education and training learner’ means any person enrolled in an initial or continuous vocational education or training programme at any level from secondary up to post-secondary level~~. It includes the participation of individuals who have recently~~, or any person who has graduated from such a programme within the last 12 months;

Amendment 342 #

Milan ZVER, Michaela ŠOJDROVÁ, Hermann WINKLER, Theodoros ZAGORAKIS, Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Sabine VERHEYEN, Bogdan Brunon WENTA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10

(10) ‘school pupil’ means any person enrolled in a learning capacity at an institution providing general education at any level from early childhood education and care to upper secondary education, or any person schooled outside an institutional setting considered by the national or sub-state authorities as eligible to participate in the Programme, in their respective territories;

Amendment 343 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)

(10a) ‘the Seal of Excellence’ means the high-quality label awarded to projects submitted to Erasmus+ which are deemed to deserve funding but do not receive it due to budget limits. It recognises the value of the proposal and supports the search for alternative funding;

Amendment 344 #

Milan ZVER, Michaela ŠOJDROVÁ, Hermann WINKLER, Theodoros ZAGORAKIS, Andrea BOCSKOR, Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Sven SCHULZE, Sabine VERHEYEN, Bogdan Brunon WENTA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11

(11) ‘adult education’ means any form of non-vocational education for adults after initial education, whether of a formal, non- formal or informal nature;. One of the main aims of adult education is the promotion of social inclusion, active citizenship and well-being, together with the transmission of knowledge and the acquisition of competences and skills.

Amendment 345 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11

(11) ‘adult education’ means any form of non-vocational education for adults after initial education, whether of a formal, non- formal or informal nature; The main objectives of adult education are the promotion of social inclusion, active citizenship, personal development and well-being, along with the transfer of knowledge, competences and skills;

Amendment 346 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11

(11) ‘adult education’ means any form of non-vocational education for adults after initial education, whether of a formal, non- formal or informal nature. The main objectives of adult education are the transfer of knowledge, competences and skills and the promotion of social inclusion, active citizenship, personal development and well-being;

Amendment 347 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11

Amendment 348 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11

(11) ‘adult education' means any form of non-vocational education for adults after initial education, whether of a formal, non- formal or informal nature, in particular with the aim of supporting social inclusion, active citizenship and personal development, as well as imparting knowledge, skills and competences;

Amendment 349 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Andrea BOCSKOR, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12

(12) 'third country not associated to the Programme' means a third country which does not participate fully in the Programme but whose legal entities may exceptionally benefit from the Programme in duly justified cases in the Union's interest;deleted

Amendment 350 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12

(12) ‘third country not associated to the Programme’ means a third country which does not participate fully in the Programme but whose legal entities may exceptionally benefit from the Programme in duly justified cases in the Union’s interest;deleted

Amendment 351 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12

(12) ‘third country not associated to the Programme’ means a third country which does not participate fully in the Programme but whose legal entities, including sub- state governments, may exceptionally benefit from the Programme in duly justified cases in the Union’s interest;

Amendment 352 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12

(12) ‘third country not associated to the Programme’ means a third country which does not participate fully in the Programme but whose legal entities may ~~exceptionally~~ benefit from the Programme ~~in duly justified cases in the Union’s interest~~;

Amendment 353 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13

(13) 'third country' means a country that is not a Member State, but is a member of the European Economic Area (EEA);

Amendment 354 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 14

(14) ‘partnership' means an agreement between a group of institutions and/or organisations to carry out joint activities and projects under this programme;

Amendment 355 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 14

(14) ‘partnership’ means a written agreement between a group of institutions and/or organisations to carry out joint activities and projects;

Amendment 356 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16

~~(16) ‘international' relates to any action involving at least one third country not associated to the Programme;~~deleted

Amendment 357 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16

(16) ‘international’ relates to any action involving ~~at least one~~third countries, including countries covered by the European Neighbourhood Policy, acceding countries, candidate countries, potential candidates and EEA/EFTA countries and third countryies not associated to the Programme;

Amendment 358 #

Maurice PONGA, Elisabeth MORIN-CHARTIER, Marc JOULAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18

(18) ‘higher education institution’ means any ~~type of higher education institution~~entity, which, in accordance with national law or practice, offers recognised degrees or other recognised tertiary level qualifications, whatever such establishment may be called ~~as well as any other type of higher education institution which is~~, or any entity considered by the national authorities as eligible to participate in the Programme, in their respective territories;

Amendment 359 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19

(19) 'transnational' relates to any action involving at least two countries which are either Member States or overseas countries or territories coming under the authority of a Member State, or third countries associated to the Programme;

Amendment 360 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19

(19) ‘transnational’ relates to any action involving at least two countries or regions in two countries which are either Member States or third countries associated to the Programme;

Amendment 361 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19

(19) ‘'transnational' relates to any action involving at least two countries which are either Member States or third countries ~~associated to the Programme~~that are members of the EEA;

Amendment 362 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20

(20) ‘youth participation activity’ means an accessible and inclusive out-of-school activity carried out by informal groups of young people or groups including young people and/or youth organisations, and characterised by a non-formal or informal learning approach;

Amendment 363 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20

(20) ‘youth participation activity’ means an inclusive and accessible out-of-school activity carried out by informal groups of young people and/or youth organisations, and characterised by a non-formal learning approach;

Amendment 364 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20

(20) ‘youth participation activity’ means an out-of-school activity carried out by informal groups of young people and/or youth organisations, and characterised by a non-formal or informal learning approach;

Amendment 365 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Damian DRĂGHICI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 21

(21) ‘youth worker’ means a professional or a volunteer involved in non-formal or informal learning who supports young people in their personal development, including socio-educational and professional development and the development of their competences. Youth workers together with young people are involved in the planning, steering, coordination, implementation and evaluation of youth work activities and related youth work development;

Amendment 366 #

Tomáš ZDECHOVSKÝ, Brando BENIFEI, Julie WARD, Bart STAES

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 21

(21) ‘youth worker’ means a professional or a volunteer involved in non-formal learning who supports young people in their personal socio-educational and professional development; and the development of their competences. Youth workers together with young people are involved in the planning, steering, coordination, implementation and evaluation of youth work activities and related youth work development.

Amendment 367 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 21

(21) ‘youth worker’ means a professional or a volunteer involved in non-formal learning who supports young people in their personal socio-educational ~~and~~, professional and competences development;

Amendment 368 #

Tomáš ZDECHOVSKÝ, Brando BENIFEI, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Julie WARD, Bart STAES

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 22

(22) ‘EU Youth dialogue’ means the dialogue with young people and youth organisations ~~which~~involving policy- and decision-makers, as well as experts, researchers and other relevant civil society actors. It serves as a forum for continuous joint reflection on the priorities, implementation and follow-up of European cooperation in the ~~youth~~all fields of relevance to young people;

Amendment 369 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 22

(22) ‘EU Youth dialogue’ means the dialogue with young people and youth organisations ~~which~~involving policy- and decision-makers, as well as experts, researchers and other relevant civil society actors, as appropriate. It serves as a forum for continuous joint reflection on the priorities, implementation and follow- up of European cooperation in the youth field;

Amendment 370 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Andrea BOCSKOR, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 23

(23) ‘third country associated to the Programme’ means a third country which is party to an agreement with the Union allowing for its participation in the Programme and which fulfils all the obligations laid down in this Regulation in relation to Member States;deleted

Amendment 371 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 23

(23) 'third country associated to the Programme' means a third country that is a member of the EEA which is party to an agreement with the Union allowing for its participation in the Programme and which fulfils all the obligations laid down in this Regulation in relation to Member States;

Amendment 372 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Milan ZVER, Krystyna ŁYBACKA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 23

(23) ‘third country associated to the Programme’ means a third country which is party to a written agreement with the Union allowing for its participation in the Programme and which fulfils all the obligations laid down in this Regulation in relation to Member States;

Amendment 373 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24 a (new)

(24a) ‘the Seal of Excellence’ means the high-quality label awarded to projects submitted to Erasmus Plus which are deemed to deserve funding but do not receive it due to budget limits, in recognition of the value of the proposal and supports the search for alternative funding.

Amendment 374 #

Tomáš ZDECHOVSKÝ, Brando BENIFEI, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Julie WARD, Bart STAES

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 25

(25) ‘people with fewer opportunities’ means people ~~facing obstacles that prevent them from having effective access to opportunitie~~, regardless of their age, who need additional support due to their disadvantage compared to their peers because of various barriers and obstacles, such as a migrant background, disability, health problems uand~~er the Programme for~~ other personal conditions, cultural differences, economic, social~~, cultural,~~ and geographical o~~r health reasons, a migrant back~~bstacles, including people from marginalised communities and minority groundps or ~~for reasons such as disability a~~at risk of facing discrimination based on any of the grounds e~~ducational difficulties;~~nshrined in Article 21 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.

Amendment 375 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Jill EVANS, Liadh NÍ RIADA, Giorgos GRAMMATIKAKIS, Soraya POST, Monika SMOLKOVÁ, Damian DRĂGHICI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 25

(25) ‘people with fewer opportunities’ means people ~~facing obstacles that prevent them from having effective~~ who need additional support due to their disadvantage compared to their peers because of various obstaccles~~s to opportunities under the Programme for~~, for example disability, health problems, educational difficulties, cultural differences, economic, social~~, cultural,~~ and geographical o~~r health reasons, a migrant background or for reasons such as disability a~~bstacles, including people from marginalised communities or at risk of facing discrimination based on any of the grounds e~~ducational difficulties;~~nshrined in Article 21 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.

Amendment 376 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 25

(25) ‘people with fewer opportunities’ means people facing obstacles that prevent them from having effective access to opportunities under the Programme for economic, social, cultural, geographical or health reasons, a migrant background or for reasons such as disability and educational difficultieindividuals who require additional, targeted support due to discrimination and a heightened risk of social exclusion as a result of various factors, either individually or in combination with each other. Such factors may include disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex characteristics, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic background, health status, geographical obstacles, legal barriers or other status;

Amendment 377 #

Sylvie GUILLAUME, Louis-Joseph MANSCOUR, Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Liliana RODRIGUES, Julie WARD, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Amendment 378 #

Remo SERNAGIOTTO, Sabine VERHEYEN, Andrea BOCSKOR, Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 25

(25) '‘people ~~with fewer opportunitie~~from disadvantaged backgrounds' means people ~~facing~~who face obstacles that prevent them from having effective access to opportunities under the Programme for economic, social, cultural, geographical or health reasons, a migrant background or for reasons such as disability and educational difficultieso accessing the Programme on account of their economic or social situation;

Amendment 379 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 25

(25) ‘people ~~with fewer opportunitie~~from disadvantaged backgrounds’ means people who fac~~ing~~e obstacles that prevent them from having effective access to opportunities under the Programme for economic, social, cultural, geographical or health reasons, a migrant background or for reasons such as disability and educational difficultieso accessing the Programme on account of their economic or social situation;

Amendment 380 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Robert ROCHEFORT

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 25

Amendment 381 #

Maurice PONGA, Elisabeth MORIN-CHARTIER, Marc JOULAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 25

(25) 'people with fewer opportunities' means people facing obstacles that prevent them from having effective access to opportunities under the Programme for economic, social, cultural, geographical or health reasons, ~~a migrant background~~ or for reasons such as disability and educational difficulties;

Amendment 382 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 26

(26) ‘national authority' means the authority in charge, at national level, of monitoring and supervising the management of the Programme in a Member State, in overseas countries and territories coming under the authority of a Member State, or in a third country associated to the Programme;

Amendment 383 #

Maurice PONGA, Elisabeth MORIN-CHARTIER, Marc JOULAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 26

(26) ‘national authority’ means the authority in charge, at national or sub-state level, of monitoring and supervising the management of the Programme in a Member State or in a third country associated to the Programme;

Amendment 384 #

(26a) ‘social inclusion’ means the process of enabling people with fewer opportunities to participate in the Programme or/and addressing issues of inclusion and diversity that ultimately benefit people with fewer opportunities;

Amendment 385 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 27

(27) 'national agency' means one or more bodies in a given Member State or, in an overseas country or territory coming under the authority of a Member State, or in a third country associated to the Programme in charge of managing the implementation of the Programme at national level. There may be more than one national agency in a given Member State or, including in an overseas country or territory coming under the authority of that Member State, or in a third country associated to the Programme.

Amendment 386 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Jill EVANS, Giorgos GRAMMATIKAKIS, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Damian DRĂGHICI, Silvia COSTA, María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Emilian PAVEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 27 a (new)

(27a) ‘cross-sector cooperation’ means cooperation between different sectors of the Programme (higher education, vocational education and training, school education, early school education, adult education, youth and sport), as well as between formal, non-formal and informal learning environments and different legal entities (institutions and organisations) within those sectors.

Amendment 387 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 27 a (new)

(27a) ‘reasonable accommodation’ means necessary and appropriate modification and adjustments not imposing a disproportionate or undue burden, where needed in a particular case, to ensure for persons with disabilities the enjoyment or exercise on an equal basis with others of all human rights and fundamental freedoms;

Amendment 388 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 27 a (new)

(27a) ‘support services’ means long or short-term services that support participants with fewer opportunities, allowing them to fully and successfully participate in all the activities of the Programme and the life of the local community in which they reside;

Amendment 389 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Jill EVANS, Liadh NÍ RIADA, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Damian DRĂGHICI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 27 b (new)

(27b) ‘reasonable accommodation’ means necessary and appropriate modification and adjustments not imposing a disproportionate or undue burden, where needed in a particular case, to ensure for persons with disabilities the enjoyment or exercise on an equal basis with others of all human rights and fundamental freedoms;

Amendment 390 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 27 b (new)

(27b) ‘key competences’ means knowledge, skills and attitudes needed by all for personal fulfilment and development, employability, social inclusion and active citizenship as defined in Key Competences for lifelong learning - a European Reference Framework.

Amendment 391 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 27 c (new)

(27c) ‘mobility providers’ means non- profit organisations which offer support services to schools, universities or VET providers for the organisation of mobility projects.

Amendment 392 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Jill EVANS, Giorgos GRAMMATIKAKIS, Monika SMOLKOVÁ, Damian DRĂGHICI, María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Emilian PAVEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 a (new)

Article 2a European added value 1. The Programme shall support only those actions and activities which deliver potential European added value and which contribute to the achievement of the objectives referred to in Article 3. 2. The European added value of the actions and activities of the Programme shall be ensured in particular through their: (a) transnational character, particularly with regard to mobility and cooperation aimed at achieving a sustainable systemic impact; (b) complementarity and synergies with other programmes and policies at national, Union and international level; (c) contribution to the effective use of Union transparency and recognition tools; (d) contribution to the development of Union-wide quality assurance standards, including charters; (e) contribution to the development of Union-wide common standards in education and training programmes; (f) fostering of multilingualism across the Union; (g) promotion of a European sense of belonging.

Amendment 393 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The general objective of the Programme is to support the educational, professional and personal development of people in education, training, youth and sport, in Europe and beyond, thereby contributing to sustainable growth, quality jobs and social cohesion and to strengthening European identity. As such, the Programme shall be a key instrument for building a European education area, supporting the implementation of the European strategic cooperation in the field of education and training, with its underlying sectoral agendas, advancing youth policy cooperation under the Union Youth Strategy 2019-2027 ~~and developing the~~, reinforcing lifelong learning and promoting an innovation-driven approach to education and training as well as a European dimension in sport.;

Amendment 394 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The general objective of the Programme is to support the educational, professional and personal development of people in education, training, youth and sport, in Europe and beyond, thereby contributing to sustainable growth, jobs ~~and social cohesion~~, social cohesion, inclusion – also through inter-cultural dialogue and, where appropriate, inter-religious dialogue – active citizenship and to the strengthening and knowledge of the common European identity. As such, the Programme shall be a key instrument for building a European education area, supporting the implementation of the European strategic cooperation in the field of education and training and adult education, with its underlying sectoral agendas, advancing youth policy cooperation under the Union Youth Strategy 2019-2027 and developing the European dimension in sport.

Amendment 395 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Remo SERNAGIOTTO, Sabine VERHEYEN, Andrea BOCSKOR, Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Theodoros ZAGORAKIS, Jeroen LENAERS, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The general objective of the Programme is to support the educational, professional and personal development of people in education, training, adult education, youth and sport, in Europe and beyond, thereby contributing to sustainable growth, jobs and social cohesion and to strengthening European identity. As such, the Programme shall be a key instrument for building a European education area, supporting the implementation of the European strategic cooperation in the field of education and training, with its underlying sectoral agendas, including adult education as well as youth work with a focus on advancing youth policy cooperation under the Union Youth Strategy 2019-2027 and developing the European dimension in sport.

Amendment 396 #

Tomáš ZDECHOVSKÝ, Brando BENIFEI, Julie WARD, Bart STAES

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The general objective of the Programme is to support the educational, professional and personal development of people in education, training, youth and sport, in Europe and beyond, thereby contributing to sustainable growth, jobs and social cohesion, promote active citizenship, participation in democratic life and to strengthening European identity. As such, the Programme shall be a key instrument for building a European education area, supporting the implementation of the European strategic cooperation in the field of education and training, with its underlying sectoral agendas, strengthening the youth sector and advancing youth policy cooperation under the Union Youth Strategy 2019-2027 and developing the European dimension in sport.

Amendment 397 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The general objective of the Programme is to support the educational, professional and personal development of people in education, training, youth and sport, in Europe and beyond, thereby contributing to sustainable growth, jobs and social cohesion and to strengthening European identity. As such, the Programme shall be a key instrument for building a European education area, supporting the implementation of the European strategic cooperation in the field of education and training, ~~with its underlying sectoral agendas~~including automatic mutual recognition of qualifications, diplomas and learning periods abroad, advancing youth policy cooperation under the Union Youth Strategy 2019-2027 and developing the European dimension in sport.

Amendment 398 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The general objective of the Programme is to support the educational, professional and personal development of people in education, training, youth, adult learning and sport, in Europe and beyond, thereby contributing to sustainable growth, jobs and social cohesion and to strengthening European identity. As such, the Programme shall be a key instrument for building a European education area, supporting the implementation of the European strategic cooperation in the field of education and training, adult learning and youth work with its underlying sectoral agendas, advancing youth policy cooperation under the Union Youth Strategy 2019-2027 and developing the European dimension in sport.

Amendment 399 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The general objective of the Programme is to support the educational, professional and personal development of people in education, training, youth and sport, in Europe and beyond, thereby contributing to sustainable growth, jobs and social cohesion and to strengthening European identity. As such, the Programme shall be a key instrument for building a European education area, supporting the implementation of the European strategic cooperation in the field of education and training, adult learning, youth work and sport, with its underlying sectoral agendas, advancing youth policy cooperation under the Union Youth Strategy 2019-2027 and developing the European dimension in sport.

Amendment 400 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The general objective of the Programme is to support the educational, professional and personal development of people in education, training, youth and sport, in Europe ~~and beyond~~, thereby contributing to sustainable growth, jobs and social cohesion and to strengthening European identity. As such, the Programme shall be a key instrument for ~~building a European education area,~~ supporting the implementation of the European strategic cooperation in the field of education and training, with its underlying sectoral agendas, advancing youth policy cooperation under the Union Youth Strategy 2019-2027 and developing the European dimension in sport.

Amendment 401 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The general objective of the Programme is to support lifelong learning and the educational, professional and personal development of people in education, training, youth and sport, in Europe and beyond, thereby contributing to ~~sustainable growth~~prosperity, jobs and social cohesion and to strengthening European identity. As such, the Programme shall be a key instrument for ~~build~~promoting a European education area, supporting the implementation of the European strategic cooperation in the field of education and training, with its underlying sectoral agendas, advancing youth policy cooperation under the Union Youth Strategy 2019-2027 and developing the European dimension in sport.

Amendment 402 #

Tomáš ZDECHOVSKÝ, Brando BENIFEI, Julie WARD, Bart STAES

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) promote learning mobility of individuals, as well as cooperation, inclusion, excellence, creativity and innovation at the level of organisations and policies in the field of education and training;, through a cross-sectoral approach that enhances synergies between the formal and non-formal education sectors.

Amendment 403 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) promote learning mobility of individuals, as well as cooperation, inclusion, excellence, creativity and innovation at the level of organisations and policies in the field of education and training, and education about Europe in light of strengthening a common European citizenship;

Amendment 404 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a

Amendment 405 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Jill EVANS, Soraya POST, Damian DRĂGHICI, Emilian PAVEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) promote learning mobility of individuals, as well as cooperation, inclusion, equity, excellence, creativity and innovation at the level of organisations and policies in the field of education and training;

Amendment 406 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) promote non-formal learning mobility and active participation among young people, as well as cooperation, inclusion (also through inter-cultural dialogue and, where appropriate, inter-religious dialogue), active citizenship, creativity and innovation at the level of organisations and policies in the field of youth;

Amendment 407 #

Tomáš ZDECHOVSKÝ, Brando BENIFEI, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Julie WARD, Bart STAES

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) promote non-formal learning mobility and active participation among young people, as well as cooperation, inclusion, creativity and innovation at the level of organisations and policies in the field of youth, and education about Europe in light of strengthening a common European citizenship;;

Amendment 408 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) promote non-formal learning mobility, intercultural learning, critical thinking, volunteering and active participation among young people, as well as cooperation, quality, inclusion, growth, creativity and innovation at the level of organisations and policies in the field of youth;

Amendment 409 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) promote non-formal and informal learning mobility and active participation among young people, as well as cooperation, inclusion, excellence, creativity and innovation at the level of organisations and policies in the field of youth;

Amendment 410 #

Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Marc JOULAUD, Theodoros ZAGORAKIS, Julie GIRLING, Marc TARABELLA, Milan ZVER, Bogdan Brunon WENTA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) promote learning mobility of sport coaches and staff, as well as cooperation, ~~inclusion~~active citizenship, inclusion (also through inter-cultural dialogue and, where appropriate, inter-religious dialogue), creativity and innovation at the level of sport organisations and sport policies.

Amendment 411 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) promote learning mobility of sport coaches and staff, as well as cooperation, inclusion, creativity and innovation at the level of sport organisations and sport policies. The focus should be in particular on supporting grassroots sport.

Amendment 412 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Milan ZVER, Krystyna ŁYBACKA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) promote learning mobility of sport coaches, educators, volunteers, youth workers and staff, as well as cooperation, inclusion, creativity and innovation at the level of sport organisations and sport policies.

Amendment 413 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Jill EVANS, Giorgos GRAMMATIKAKIS, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Soraya POST, Monika SMOLKOVÁ, Milan ZVER, Damian DRĂGHICI, Silvia COSTA, María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Emilian PAVEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)

(ca) promote lifelong learning by enhancing cooperation between formal, non -formal and informal learning environments and supporting flexible learning pathways.

Amendment 414 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. The Programme shall include a reinforced international dimension aimed at supporting the Union’s external action and development objectives, through cooperation between the Union and third countries.

Amendment 415 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)

(ba) The Commission shall cooperate with the national agencies to ensure the quality and consistency of procedures put in place to implement this Regulation, including by developing common standards for project applications and evaluation, as a continuation of the current practice.

Amendment 416 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Isabella ADINOLFI, Remo SERNAGIOTTO, Sabine VERHEYEN, Andrea BOCSKOR, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 a (new)

All actions in the Programme shall ensure accessibility for persons with disabilities and contribute to the qualitative and inclusive implementation of the Programme. In cases in which accessibility measures are not sufficient to meet the requirements of a beneficiary, an appropriate reasonable accommodation shall be put in place. The cost of measures to facilitate inclusion cannot by itself justify the rejection of a project application.

Amendment 417 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. The operational objectives and corresponding policy priorities shall be specified in detail in the work programme referred to in Article 19.

Amendment 418 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Milan ZVER, Damian DRĂGHICI, Silvia COSTA, Emilian PAVEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. All actions of the Programme should contain a strong learning component that contributes to the fulfilment of the programme’s objectives.

Amendment 419 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Giorgos GRAMMATIKAKIS, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Damian DRĂGHICI, Silvia COSTA, Emilian PAVEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 b (new)

3b. To support and facilitate mobility, the e-card should be available to all students participating in the Programme by 2021 and its potential for all learners should be further explored with the cooperation of relevant stakeholders to maximise its benefits;

Amendment 420 #

Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 b (new)

3b. The Commission shall cooperate with the national agencies to ensure the quality and consistency of procedures put in place to implement this Regulation, including by developing common standards for project applications and evaluation.

Amendment 421 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Jill EVANS, Giorgos GRAMMATIKAKIS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)

(ba) the mobility of pre-school teachers and early education and care staff;

Amendment 422 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c

~~(c) the mobility of school pupils and staff;~~deleted

Amendment 423 #

Milan ZVER, Michaela ŠOJDROVÁ, Theodoros ZAGORAKIS, Andrea BOCSKOR, Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Sven SCHULZE, Sabine VERHEYEN, Bogdan Brunon WENTA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d

~~(d) the mobility of adult education staff;~~deleted

Amendment 424 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) the mobility of adult education staff and adult education learners provided that those learners are participating in a formal adult education programme;

Amendment 425 #

Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Theodoros ZAGORAKIS, Julie GIRLING, Marc TARABELLA, Bogdan Brunon WENTA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) the mobility of adult learners and adult education staff;

Amendment 426 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) the mobility of adult education learners and staff;

Amendment 427 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) the mobility of adult education learners and staff;

Amendment 428 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) the mobility of adult education learners and staff;

Amendment 429 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) language learning opportunities, including those supporting mobility activities., and including minority and unofficial languages, as well as national sign languages;

Amendment 430 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) language learning opportunities, particularly as regards neighbouring languages, including those supporting mobility activities.

Amendment 431 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) language and cultural learning opportunities, including those supporting mobility activities.

Amendment 432 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) language learning opportunities, in~~cluding~~ particular those supporting mobility activities.

Amendment 433 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) language learning ~~opportunities, including those supporting mobility activiti~~, principally host- country languages.

Amendment 434 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) language learning opportunities, in~~cluding those~~ support~~ing~~ of mobility activities.

Amendment 435 #

Sabine VERHEYEN, Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Theodoros ZAGORAKIS, Jeroen LENAERS, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)

(ea) continuous professional development opportunities for school and academic staff who teach international students;

Amendment 436 #

Remo SERNAGIOTTO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)

(ea) affordable mobility and travel by sustainable modes of transport for young people.

Amendment 437 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)

The language learning opportunities referred to in point (e) of the first paragraph shall also be available for non- mobility actions in the form of virtual learning and blended learning.

Amendment 438 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)

The language learning opportunities referred to in point (e) of the first paragraph shall also be available for virtual mobility actions in the form of virtual learning and blended learning.

Amendment 439 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Support may be awarded for preparatory visits in respect of any of the measures set out in this Article.

Amendment 440 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) partnerships for cooperation and exchanges of practices, including small- scale partnerships and partnerships for capacity-building to foster a wider and more inclusive access to the Programme;

Amendment 441 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) partnerships for strategic cooperation and exchanges of practices, including small- scale partnerships to foster a wider and more inclusive access to the Programme;

Amendment 442 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

(aa) partnerships for innovation in education through large-scale actions such as adult education alliances;

Amendment 443 #

Elisabeth MORIN-CHARTIER, Marc JOULAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) partnerships for excellence, in particular European universities, Centres of vocational excellence and joint master degrees; before support for ‘European universities’ and ‘centres of vocational excellence’ is granted, a separate delegated act shall be adopted for both measures, setting out the criteria for funding in greater detail in light of lessons learned from past and ongoing projects; this shall take due account of European added value both in the structure and substance of the measure concerned; funds allocated for this purpose shall be blocked until such delegated acts are adopted;

Amendment 444 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) partnerships for excellence, in particular European universities, ~~Centres of vocational excellence and joint master degrees;~~ the principal objective of which is to increase the attractiveness of higher-education establishments in the European Union by encouraging cooperation between the research, innovation and education domains, centres of vocational excellence and joint master degrees; partnerships for excellence shall involve at least one Member State.

Amendment 445 #

Robert ROCHEFORT, María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) partnerships for excellence, in particular European universities, ~~Centres of vocational excellence and joint master degrees;~~the principal objective of which is to increase the attractiveness of higher-education establishments in the European Union by encouraging research, innovation and education, centres of vocational excellence and joint master degrees; partnerships for excellence shall involve at least one Member State.

Amendment 446 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) partnerships for excellence, in particular European universities, Centres of vocational excellence and Erasmus Mundus joint master degrees and doctorates;

Amendment 447 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) partnerships for innovation, especially sustainable and green innovation to strengthen Europe’s sustainable innovation capacity;

Amendment 448 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)

(ca) partnerships for innovation in education with cultural, creative and artistic institutions and sectors;

Amendment 449 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Jill EVANS, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Damian DRĂGHICI, Silvia COSTA, Emilian PAVEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)

(ca) partnerships for building and strengthening the capacity of participating organisations;

Amendment 450 #

Andrea BOCSKOR, Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Theodoros ZAGORAKIS, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)

(ca) partnerships for social inclusion and cohesion and reduction of poverty;

Amendment 451 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) online platforms and tools for virtual cooperation, including the support services for eTwinning and for the electronic platform for adult learning in Europe, as well as tools to facilitate mobility, such as the European Student Card referred to in Article 25(7b).

Amendment 452 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Milan ZVER, Krystyna ŁYBACKA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) online platforms and tools for virtual cooperation, including the support services for eTwinning and for the electronic platform for adult learning in Europe and tools promoting the use of Universal Design for Learning methods.

Amendment 453 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) accessible and user-friendly online platforms and tools for virtual cooperation, including the support services for eTwinning and for the electronic platform for adult learning in Europe.

Amendment 454 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Emilian PAVEL, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Jill EVANS, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Damian DRĂGHICI, Silvia COSTA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)

(da) partnerships for innovation in education through large-scale actions such as adult education alliances.

Amendment 455 #

Andrea BOCSKOR, Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Theodoros ZAGORAKIS, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)

(da) targeted capacity building in the field of higher education in partner countries.

Amendment 456 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) the support to Union tools and measures that foster the quality, transparency and recognition of competences, skills and qualifications45 , including Europass; _________________ 45 In particular the single Union framework for the transparency of qualifications and competences ; the European Qualifications Framework; the European Quality Assurance Reference Framework for Vocational Education and Training; the European Credit System for Vocational Education and Training; the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System; the European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education; the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education; the European Network of Information Centres in the European Region and National Academic Recognition Information Centres in the European Union; and the Euroguidance networks.

Amendment 457 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) the support to Union tools and measures that foster the quality, transparency, update and recognition of competences, skills and qualifications45 ; _________________ 45 In particular the single Union framework for the transparency of qualifications and competences ; the European Qualifications Framework; the European Quality Assurance Reference Framework for Vocational Education and Training; the European Credit System for Vocational Education and Training; the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System; the European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education; the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education; the European Network of Information Centres in the European Region and National Academic Recognition Information Centres in the European Union; and the Euroguidance networks.

Amendment 458 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) the support to Union tools and measures that foster the quality, transparency and recognition of competences, skills and qualifications45 ; _________________ 45 In particular Europass - the single Union framework for the transparency of qualifications and competences ; the European Qualifications Framework; the European Quality Assurance Reference Framework for Vocational Education and Training; the European Credit System for Vocational Education and Training; the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System; the European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education; the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education; the European Network of Information Centres in the European Region and National Academic Recognition Information Centres in the European Union; and the Euroguidance networks.

Amendment 459 #

(c) policy dialogue and cooperation with key stakeholders, including Union- wide networks, European non- governmental organisations and international organisations in the field of education and training. This cooperation shall entail structural support;

Amendment 460 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) policy dialogue and cooperation with key stakeholders, including Union- wide networks, European, national, sub- state and local non- governmental organisations and international organisations in the field of education and training;

Amendment 461 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Jill EVANS, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Monika SMOLKOVÁ, Damian DRĂGHICI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) policy dialogue ~~and~~, cooperation ~~with~~and support for relevant key stakeholders, including Union- wide networks, European non- governmental organisations and international organisations in the field of education and training;

Amendment 462 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) measures that contribute to the high-qualit~~ative and inclusiv~~y and socially more inclusive and environmentally sustainable implementation of the Programme;

Amendment 463 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d

(d) targeted measures that contribute to the qualitative and inclusive implementation of the Programme;

Amendment 464 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f

(f) dissemination and awareness- raising activities about ~~European policy outco~~the Programmes and ~~priorities as well as on the Program~~its outcomes.

Amendment 465 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7

The Programme shall support teaching, learning, research and debates on European integration matters through the following actions: (a) Jean Monnet action in the field of higher education; (b) Jean Monnet action in other fields of education and training; (c) institutions pursuing an aim of European interest: the European University Institute, Florence, including its School of Transnational Governance; the College of Europe (Bruges and Natolin campuses); the European Institute of Public Administration, Maastricht; the Academy of European Law, Trier; the European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education, Odense and the International Centre for European Training, Nice.Article 7 deleted Jean Monnet actions support to the following

Amendment 466 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Giorgos GRAMMATIKAKIS, Damian DRĂGHICI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

The Programme shall support teaching, learning, research and debates on European integration matters and on the Union’s future challenges through the following actions:

Amendment 467 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) Jean Monnet action in other fields of education and training, including VET;

Amendment 468 #

Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Theodoros ZAGORAKIS, Julie GIRLING, Marc TARABELLA, Bogdan Brunon WENTA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) support to ~~the following~~ institutions pursuing an aim of European interest: the European University Institute, Florence, including its School of Transnational Governance; the College of Europe (Bruges and Natolin campuses); the European Institute of Public Administration, Maastricht; the Academy of European Law, Trier; the European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education, Odense and the International Centre for European Training, Nice.

Amendment 469 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) support to the following institutions pursuing an aim of European interest: the European University Institute, Florence, including its School of Transnational Governance; the College of Europe (Bruges and Natolin campuses); the European Institute of Public Administration, Maastricht; the Academy of European Law, Trier; the European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education, Odense and the International Centre for European Training, Nice, among other high-level institutions.

Amendment 470 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)

The Commission shall monitor and evaluate the performance of the institutions referred to in point (c) of the first paragraph, paying particular attention to their contribution to supporting teaching, learning, research and debate on European integration and to their European added value. To that end, the Commission shall, by 31 December 2024, provide the European Parliament and the Council with an evaluation report.

Amendment 471 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c

~~(c) DiscoverEU activities;~~deleted

Amendment 472 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c

~~(c) DiscoverEU activities;~~deleted

Amendment 473 #

Remo SERNAGIOTTO

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) DiscoverEU activities, which aim, in the framework of the Programme, to allow all young people who have recently completed secondary education to apply for free travel passes to travel in Europe with sustainable modes of transport;

Amendment 474 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d

~~(d) the mobility of youth workers.~~deleted

Amendment 475 #

Milan ZVER, Michaela ŠOJDROVÁ, Theodoros ZAGORAKIS, Andrea BOCSKOR, Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Sabine VERHEYEN, Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Jill EVANS, Bogdan Brunon WENTA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)

(da) intergenerational exchange activities between youth and older persons;

Amendment 476 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)

(da) intergenerational exchanges between younger and older people.

Amendment 477 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Each action must provide a verifiable learning component. Actions pursuant to point (c) should strive to draw a link to the initiatives ‘European Capital of Culture’, ‘European Youth Capital’, ‘European Capital of Innovation’, ‘European Green Capital’ or ‘Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe’.

Amendment 478 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) partnerships for cooperation and exchanges of practices with a view to promoting inclusion (also through inter- cultural dialogue and, where appropriate, inter-religious dialogue) and active citizenship, including small- scale partnerships to foster a wider and more inclusive access to the Programme;

Amendment 479 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) partnerships for cooperation, peer learning and exchanges of practices, including small- scale partnerships to foster a wider and more inclusive access to the Programme;

Amendment 480 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) partnerships for strategic cooperation and exchanges of practices, including small- scale partnerships to foster a wider and more inclusive access to the Programme;

Amendment 481 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

(aa) Innovation partnerships for large- scale actions, such alliances in the field of youth work;

Amendment 482 #

Sabine VERHEYEN, Theodoros ZAGORAKIS, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

(aa) partnerships for innovation in youth participation through large-scale actions such as youth work alliances;

Amendment 483 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

(aa) partnerships for excellence;

Amendment 484 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)

(ba) partnerships for innovation with cultural, creative and artistic institutions and sectors;

Amendment 485 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c

Amendment 486 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)

(ca) partnerships to make the most of the talents, participation and organisation of young migrants;

Amendment 487 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Giorgos GRAMMATIKAKIS, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Damian DRĂGHICI, Silvia COSTA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) the preparation and implementation of the Union policy agenda on youth, with the support, as relevant, of the Youth Wiki network;

Amendment 488 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) Union tools and measures that foster the quality, transparency and recognition of competences and skills, in particular through Youthpass and the e- Card;

Amendment 489 #

Tomáš ZDECHOVSKÝ, Brando BENIFEI, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Julie WARD, Bart STAES

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c

Amendment 490 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c

Amendment 491 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) policy dialogue and cooperation with ~~relevant~~ key stakeholders, including Union- wide networks, European non- governmental organisations, and international organisations in the field of youth, the EU Youth dialogue as well as structural support to the European Youth Forum;.

Amendment 492 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)

(da) measures that contribute to the development of the talents, participation and organisation of young migrants;

Amendment 493 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)

(ea) works and activities that develop and enhance young citizens’ understanding of the EU, its history, its nature as a political project and its values, and promote young people’s engagement in the democratic processes that shape the EU’s future, in particular through the Altiero Spinelli Prize for Outreach.

Amendment 494 #

Maurice PONGA, Elisabeth MORIN-CHARTIER, Marc JOULAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point f

(f) dissemination and awareness- raising activities about ~~European policy outco~~the Programmes and ~~priorities as well as on the Program~~its outcomes.

Amendment 495 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1

In the field of sport, the Programme shall support, under key action 1, the mobility of sport coaches and staff. It shall also support the mobility of amateur athletes, in connection with competitions, in particular in remote, island or outermost regions and overseas countries and territories coming under the authority of a Member State.

Amendment 496 #

Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Bogdan Brunon WENTA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1

In the field of sport, the Programme shall support, under kKey aAction 1, the mobility of ~~sport coaches and staff~~young people involved in grassroots sport as well as the mobility of voluntary sports trainers and other staff in grassroots sports.

Amendment 497 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1

In the field of sport, the Programme shall support, under key action 1, the mobility of sport coaches ~~and staff~~, staff and dual career athletes.

Amendment 498 #

Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS, Gabriel MATO, Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR, Sofia RIBEIRO, Liliana RODRIGUES, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Louis-Joseph MANSCOUR

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1

In the field of sport, the Programme shall support, under key action 1, the mobility of sport coaches, educators, volunteers, youth workers and staff.

Amendment 499 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)

It shall also support the mobility of amateur sportsmen and sportswomen in connection with competitions, in particular those from remote, insular or outermost areas.

Amendment 500 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) partnerships for cooperation and exchanges of practices with a view to promoting inclusion (also through inter-cultural dialogue and, where appropriate, inter-religious dialogue) and active citizenship, including small- scale partnerships to foster a wider and more inclusive access to the Programme;

Amendment 501 #

(a) partnerships for cooperation and exchanges of practices, including small- scale partnerships and partnerships with education and training institutions, to foster a wider and more inclusive access to the Programme;

Amendment 502 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) not for profit sport events aiming at promoting social inclusion and the importance of health-enhancing physical activity, as well as further developing the European dimension of sport.

Amendment 503 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Jill EVANS, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Soraya POST, Milan ZVER, Damian DRĂGHICI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) not for profit sport events aiming at further developing the European dimension of sport, as well as promoting social inclusion and equal opportunities.

Amendment 504 #

Milan ZVER, Michaela ŠOJDROVÁ, Hermann WINKLER, Theodoros ZAGORAKIS, Andrea BOCSKOR, Sabine VERHEYEN, Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Jill EVANS, Bogdan Brunon WENTA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) not -for -profit sport events ~~aiming~~, including small-scale events, aimed at further developing the European dimension of sport.

Amendment 505 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) ~~not~~ sport events promoted by not-for- profit ~~sport event~~organisations aiming at further developing the European dimension of sport.

Amendment 506 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) not for profit and grassroots sport events aiming at further developing the European dimension of sport.

Amendment 507 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b

Amendment 508 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) policy dialogue and cooperation with relevant key stakeholders, including European ~~non-governmental organisations~~ and international organisations in the field of sport;

Amendment 509 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)

(ba) measures that contribute to the qualitative and inclusive implementation of the Programme;

Amendment 510 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)

(bb) cooperation with other Union instruments and support to other Union policies;

Amendment 511 #

Milan ZVER, Michaela ŠOJDROVÁ, Hermann WINKLER, Andrea BOCSKOR, Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Sabine VERHEYEN, Bogdan Brunon WENTA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) dissemination and awareness- raising activities about ~~European policy outco~~the Programmes and ~~priorities and about the Program~~its outcomes, including sport prizes and awards.

Amendment 512 #

Proposal for a regulation
Chapter 4 a (new)

CHAPTER V SOCIAL INCLUSION 1. The increased participation of people with fewer opportunities shall be a priority in order to ensure wide outreach, to foster inclusiveness and to contribute to achieving the Programme’s goals. In this context, a Union-wide strategy on enhancing the Programme’s inclusiveness shall be developed, setting common goals, indicating possible measures and guidelines to achieve them, outlining structural and financial support available, as well as monitoring and evaluation tools. The national agencies may further adjust this strategy to national and local contexts and shall implement it. The European Commission shall monitor the implementation of such a strategy. 2. The strategy referred to in paragraph 1 shall give particular attention to the following elements: (a) enhanced cooperation and dialogue with social partners, national and local authorities and civil society; (b) the optimisation of the potential of participating organisations by facilitating their participation in the Programme; (c) adapting the level of financial support for the mobility of individuals to meet the needs of people with fewer opportunities, in line with the living and subsistence costs of the host country or region; (d) collection of qualitative and quantitative data on the Programme’s inclusiveness; (e) cooperation with other Union instruments including the European Social Fund+ and support for other Union policies; (f) dissemination and awareness- raising of the Programme in the most user-friendly way to targeted groups; (g) support to contact points for beneficiaries and organisations working with them; (h) portability of social grants, and provision of pre-financing options and structural aid for the disabled; (i) preparation initiatives for the mobility experience. 3. Grants for mobility actions for people with fewer opportunities shall cover their total cost of participation in the Programme.

Amendment 513 #

Proposal for a regulation
Chapter 4 a (new)

Inclusion Article 13a Measures to enhance the Programme’s inclusiveness 1. The national agencies shall develop a multiannual national strategy to foster inclusion and to increase participation in the Programme among people from disadvantaged backgrounds, as well as people with disabilities or other special needs. That strategy shall be made public by 30 June 2021. 2. The strategy referred to in paragraph 1 shall pay particular attention to the following elements: (a) possible grant adjustment based on applicants’ needs and precise mobility destination; (b) communication and outreach to the target groups; (c) use of user-friendly language in publicity and application materials; (d) the provision of specific advice and support services to the target groups; and (e) support to grassroots, community- based organisations working directly with the target groups. 3. In order to implement the strategy referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission may adjust or may authorise the national agencies to adjust, on the basis of objective criteria, the grants to support mobility actions under the Programme. 4. Grants for mobility actions shall always cover at least 50 % of the additional costs incurred by the beneficiary specifically as a result of participating in the Programme. 5. A dedicated budget shall be made available to fund the support services and/or additional costs required to enable people with disabilities or other special needs to participate in the Programme. 6. Funding available under the European Social Fund+ may be used to top up grants as required.

Amendment 514 #

Sabine VERHEYEN, Andrea BOCSKOR, Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Remo SERNAGIOTTO, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Chapter 4 a (new)

Chapter IVa Inclusion Article 13a Measures to enhance the Programme’s inclusiveness 1. The national agencies shall develop a multiannual national strategy to foster inclusion and to increase participation in the Programme among people from disadvantaged backgrounds, as well as people with disabilities or other special needs. That strategy shall be made public by 30 June 2021. 2. The strategy referred to in paragraph 1 shall pay particular attention to the following elements: (a) possible grant adjustment based on applicants’ needs and precise mobility destination; (b) communication and outreach to the target groups; (c) use of user-friendly language in publicity and application materials; (d) the provision of specific advice and support services to the target groups; and (e) support to grassroots, community- based organisations working directly with the target groups. 3. In order to implement the strategy referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission may adjust or may authorise the national agencies to adjust, on the basis of objective criteria, the grants to support mobility actions under the Programme. 4. Grants for mobility actions shall always cover at least 50 % of the additional costs incurred by the beneficiary specifically as a result of participating in the Programme. 5. Funding available under the European Social Fund+ may be used to top up grants as required.

Amendment 515 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Jeroen LENAERS, Sabine VERHEYEN, Milan ZVER, Andrea BOCSKOR, Sven SCHULZE, Krystyna ŁYBACKA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1

1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 3041 097 000 000 in constant 2018 prices (EUR 46 758 000 000 in current prices).

Amendment 516 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1

1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme for the period 2021-2027 shall be ~~EUR 30 000~~in 41 097 000 000 constant prices (EUR 46 758 000 000 in current prices).

Amendment 517 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Andrea BOCSKOR, Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)

The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the European Parliament and the Council within the limits of the multiannual financial framework.

Amendment 518 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part

(a) ~~EUR 24 940 000 000~~83.14 % of the amount referred to in paragraph 1 for actions in the field of education and training, of~~rom~~ which:

Amendment 519 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part

(a) ~~EUR 24 940 000 000~~84 % of the amount referred to in paragraph 1 for actions in the field of education and training, of~~rom~~ which:

Amendment 520 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part

(a) EUR 2~~4 94~~8 590 000 000 for actions in the field of education and training, from which:

Amendment 521 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Giorgos GRAMMATIKAKIS, Monika SMOLKOVÁ, Silvia COSTA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part

(a) ~~EUR 24 940 000 000~~83.17 % for actions in the field of education and training, from which:

Amendment 522 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part

(a) ~~EUR 24 940 000 000~~80% for actions in the field of education and training, from which:

Amendment 523 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 1

(1) at least EUR ~~8 64~~17 720 000 000 should be allocated to higher education actions referred to in point (a) of Article 4 and point (a) of Article 5;

Amendment 524 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Giorgos GRAMMATIKAKIS, Monika SMOLKOVÁ, Silvia COSTA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 1

(1) at least ~~EUR 8 640 000 000 should~~34.84 % shall be allocated to higher education actions referred to in point (a) of Article 4 and point (a) of Article 5;

Amendment 525 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 1

(1) at least ~~EUR 8 640 000 000 should~~34.6 % shall be allocated to higher education actions referred to in point (a) of Article 4 and point (a) of Article 5;

Amendment 526 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 1

(1) at least ~~EUR 8 640 000 000 should~~35 % shall be allocated to higher education actions referred to in point (a) of Article 4 and point (a) of Article 5;

Amendment 527 #

Andrea BOCSKOR, Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Jeroen LENAERS, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 1

(1) at least ~~EUR 8 640 000 000~~30% should be allocated to higher education actions referred to in point (a) of Article 4 and point (a) of Article 5;

Amendment 528 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Giorgos GRAMMATIKAKIS, Monika SMOLKOVÁ, Silvia COSTA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2

(2) at least ~~EUR 5 230 000 000~~22 % shall be allocated to actions in vocational education and training referred to in point (b) of Article 4 and point (a) of Article 5;

Amendment 529 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2

(2) at least ~~EUR 5 230 000 000~~21 % shall be allocated to actions in vocational education and training referred to in point (b) of Article 4 and point (a) of Article 5;

Amendment 530 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2

(2) at least ~~EUR 5 230 000 000~~22% shall be allocated to actions in vocational education and training referred to in point (b) of Article 4 and point (a) of Article 5;

Amendment 531 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2

(2) at least ~~EUR 5 230 000 000~~30% to actions in vocational education and training referred to in point (b) of Article 4 and point (a) of Article 5;

Amendment 532 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 3

~~(3) at least EUR 3 790 000 000 to school education actions referred to in point (c) of Article 4 and point (a) of Article 5;~~deleted

Amendment 533 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Giorgos GRAMMATIKAKIS, Monika SMOLKOVÁ, Damian DRĂGHICI, Silvia COSTA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 3

(3) at least ~~EUR 3 790 000 000~~15.40 % shall be allocated to school education actions referred to in point (c) of Article 4 and point (a) of Article 5;

Amendment 534 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 3

(3) at least ~~EUR 3 790 000 000~~15.2 % shall be allocated to school education actions referred to in point (c) of Article 4 and point (a) of Article 5;

Amendment 535 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 3

(3) at least ~~EUR 3 790 000 000~~16 % shall be allocated to school education actions referred to in point (c) of Article 4 and point (a) of Article 5;

Amendment 536 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 3

(3) at least ~~EUR 3 790 000 000~~18% to school education actions referred to in point (c) of Article 4 and point (a) of Article 5;

Amendment 537 #

~~(4) at least EUR 1 190 000 000 to adult education actions referred to in point (d) of Article 4 and point (a) of Article 5;~~deleted

Amendment 538 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 4

(4) at least ~~EUR 1 190 000 000~~4.8 % shall be allocated to adult education actions referred to in point (d) of Article 4 and point (a) of Article 5;

Amendment 539 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Giorgos GRAMMATIKAKIS, Monika SMOLKOVÁ, Damian DRĂGHICI, Silvia COSTA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 4

(4) at least ~~EUR 1 190 000 000~~5.5 % shall be allocated to adult education actions referred to in point (d) of Article 4 and point (a) of Article 5;

Amendment 540 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 4

(4) at least ~~EUR 1 190 000 000~~5 % shall be allocated to adult education actions referred to in point (d) of Article 4 and point (a) of Article 5;

Amendment 541 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Monika SMOLKOVÁ, Damian DRĂGHICI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 4

(4) at least ~~EUR 1 190 000 000~~10% to adult education actions referred to in point (d) of Article 4 and point (a) of Article 5;

Amendment 542 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 5

~~(5) EUR 450 000 000 for Jean Monnet actions referred to in Article 7;~~deleted

Amendment 543 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 5

~~(5) EUR 450 000 000 for Jean Monnet actions referred to in Article 7;~~deleted

Amendment 544 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 5

(5) ~~EUR 450 000 000~~a least 2 % shall be allocated for Jean Monnet actions referred to in Article 7;

Amendment 545 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 5

(5) ~~EUR 450 000 000 for~~1.8 % shall be allocated to Jean Monnet actions referred to in Article 7;

Amendment 546 #

Elisabeth MORIN-CHARTIER, Marc JOULAUD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 5

(5) ~~EUR 450 000 000~~1.8% for Jean Monnet actions referred to in Article 7;

Amendment 547 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 5 a (new)

(5a) An indicative amount of [EUR 4 000 000 000, of which at least ….% is allocated by way of support for the European universities initiative, representing 16% of the total amount for paragraph 2] for other actions under Chapter II, with the exception of those referred to in points (1) to (5) of paragraph 2(a).

Amendment 548 #

Remo SERNAGIOTTO, Sabine VERHEYEN, Andrea BOCSKOR, Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 5 a (new)

(5a) the remaining 22.6 % may be used to finance other actions, in particular centralised actions, in the field of education and training, with their priorities and objectives to be laid down in the work programme referred to in Article 19;

Amendment 549 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Giorgos GRAMMATIKAKIS, Monika SMOLKOVÁ, Damian DRĂGHICI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 5 a (new)

(5a) the remaining 20 % may be used to finance other actions in the field of education and training, in particular centralised actions, with priorities and objectives to be laid down in the work programme referred to in Article 19;

Amendment 550 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 5 a (new)

(5a) the remaining 22.26 % may be used to finance other actions in the field of education and training, in particular centralised actions, which should maintain geographical balance and an inclusive character;

Amendment 551 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Giorgos GRAMMATIKAKIS, Monika SMOLKOVÁ

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 5 a (new)

(5a) 2% as a margin of flexibility with regards to all actions in Chapter II

Amendment 552 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)

(aa) 1.50 % for Jean Monnet actions referred to in Article 7;

Amendment 553 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b

~~(b) EUR 3 100 000 000 for actions in the field of youth referred to in Articles 8 to 10;~~deleted

Amendment 554 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) ~~EUR 3 100 000 000~~At least 10.33% of the amount referred to in Article 1 for actions in the field of youth referred to in Articles 8 to 10; activities under Article 8 (c) (DiscoverEU) shall receive a maximum of 10 % of the resulting amount and shall primarily benefit ‘people with fewer opportunities’;

Amendment 555 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) ~~EUR 3 100 000 000~~10.3 % of the amount referred to in paragraph 1 for actions in the field of youth referred to in Articles 8 to 10;

Amendment 556 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) ~~EUR 3 100 000 000~~11% of the amount referred in paragraph 1 for actions in the field of youth referred to in Articles 8 to 10;

Amendment 557 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Giorgos GRAMMATIKAKIS, Monika SMOLKOVÁ, Silvia COSTA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) ~~EUR 3 100 000 000~~10.33 % for actions in the field of youth referred to in Articles 8 to 10;

Amendment 558 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b

(b) ~~EUR 3 100 000 000~~15% for actions in the field of youth referred to in Articles 8 to 10;

Amendment 559 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point c

~~(c) EUR 550 000 000 for actions in the field of sport referred to in Articles 11 to 13; an~~deleted

Amendment 560 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) ~~EUR 550 000 000~~1.83 % of the amount referred to in paragraph 1 for actions in the field of sport referred to in Articles 11 to 13; and

Amendment 561 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point c

(c) ~~EUR 550 000 000~~2 % of the amount referred in paragraph 1 for actions in the field of sport referred to in Articles 11 to 13; and

Amendment 562 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Giorgos GRAMMATIKAKIS, Monika SMOLKOVÁ, Silvia COSTA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point c

Amendment 563 #

Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point c

Amendment 564 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d

(d) at least ~~EUR 960 000 000~~3.2 % of the amount referred to in paragraph 1 as a contribution to the operational costs of the national agencies.

Amendment 565 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d

(d) at least ~~EUR 960 000 000~~3.4% of the amount referred to in paragraph 1 as a contribution to the operational costs of the national agencies.

Amendment 566 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d

(d) at least ~~EUR 960 000 000~~3.4 % of the amount referred to in paragraph 1 as a contribution to the operational costs of the national agencies.

Amendment 567 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d

(d) at least ~~EUR 960 000 000 as a contribution to the operational costs of the~~3 % of the amount referred to in paragraph 1 as operating grants to national agencies.

Amendment 568 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Giorgos GRAMMATIKAKIS, Monika SMOLKOVÁ, Silvia COSTA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d

(d) at least ~~EUR 960 000 000~~3.20 % as a contribution to the operational costs of the national agencies.

Amendment 569 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d

(d) at least ~~EUR 960 000 000~~3.4% as a contribution to the operational costs of the national agencies.

Amendment 570 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)

The remaining 1.5 % that is not allocated under the indicative distribution set out in the first subparagraph may be used for programme support.

Amendment 571 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3

3. In addition to the financial envelope as indicated in paragraph 1, and in order to promote the international dimension of the Programme, an additional financial contribution shall be made available from Regulation …/… [Neighbourhood Development and International Cooperation Instrument]46 and from Regulation …/… [IPA III], to support actions implemented and managed in accordance with this Regulation. This contribution shall be financed in accordance with the Regulations establishing those instruments. _________________ 46 47deleted [Reference]. [Reference].

Amendment 572 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3

3. In addition to the financial envelope as indicated in paragraph 1, and in order to promote the international dimension of the Programme, ~~an additional financial contribution shall be made available from~~the Regulation …/… [Neighbourhood Development and International Cooperation Instrument]46 and ~~from~~ Regulation …/… [IPA III]47 ~~, to support actions implement~~shall financially contribute to actions established aund ~~managed in accordance with~~er this Regulation. This ~~contribu~~Regulation shall ~~be financed in accordance~~apply to the use of these funds, while ensuring conformity with the Regulations res~~tablishing those instruments. _________________ 46 47~~pectively governing the NDICI and IPA III. _________________ 46 [Reference]. [Reference]. 47 [Reference]. [Reference].

Amendment 573 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. The levels of financial support, such as grants, travel or administrative lump sums, flat rates and unit costs, shall be regularly revised and adjusted to the living and subsistence costs of the host country or region as well as travelling conditions.

Amendment 574 #

Tomáš ZDECHOVSKÝ, Brando BENIFEI, Julie WARD, Jeroen LENAERS, Bart STAES

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Amendment 575 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 b (new)

3b. To support the inclusion of those who face additional barriers and require special needs assistance, a dedicated budget to cover the costs of such assistance will be provided, separate from the main project budget.

Amendment 576 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 c (new)

3c. All actions in the Programme shall be fully accessible and contribute to the qualitative and inclusive implementation of the Programme. The cost of measures to facilitate inclusion cannot by itself justify the rejection of a project application.

Amendment 577 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 d (new)

3d. The levels of financial support such as grants, travel or administrative lump sums, flat rates and unit costs, shall be regularly revised and adjusted to the living and subsistence costs of the host country or region as well as travelling conditions.

Amendment 578 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4

4. The amount referred to in paragraph 1 may be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the Programme, such as preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, including corporate information technology systems and accessibility advice, training and monitoring.

Amendment 579 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4

Amendment 580 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Isabella ADINOLFI, Remo SERNAGIOTTO, Sabine VERHEYEN, Andrea BOCSKOR, Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5 a (new)

5a. Considering the new amplitude of the Programme, the budget allowed for the first year - and consecutive ones - shall provide for a higher commitment than the 2020 end budget of the previous Programme, and thereafter make sure of an adapted scaling up of the yearly commitments till 2027.

Amendment 581 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Liadh NÍ RIADA, Giorgos GRAMMATIKAKIS, Silvia COSTA, Emilian PAVEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6 a (new)

6a. The funds for the learning mobility of individuals referred to in Article 4 shall be adjusted to the cost of living in the host Member States or regions.

Amendment 582 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6 a (new)

6a. The priorities for budgetary allocation by action as provided for in paragraph 2 shall be determined in the work programme referred to in Article 19.

Amendment 583 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Giorgos GRAMMATIKAKIS, Silvia COSTA, Emilian PAVEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6 b (new)

6b. The allocations provided for in this Article may be modified, by means of delegated act, according to the performance assessment made in the interim evaluation report prepared by the European Commission in order to promote efficient and effective use of resources.

Amendment 584 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Jill EVANS, Liadh NÍ RIADA, Silvia COSTA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Staff such as teachers, professors or researchers working on the same project shall be remunerated equally and their living costs shall be adjusted to reality, based on host regions (reviewed annually or bi-annually and based on updated Eurostat figures).

Amendment 585 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. The levels of financial support, such as grants, travel or administration lump sums, flat rates and unit costs, shall be regularly reviewed and adjusted to the living and subsistence costs of the host country or region, as well as travelling conditions.

Amendment 586 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b

(b) acceding countries, candidate countries and potential candidates, in accordance with the general principles and general terms and conditions for the participation of those countries in Union programmes established in the respective framework agreements and Association Council decisions, or similar agreements, and in accordance with the specific conditions laid down in agreements between the Union and those countries;deleted

Amendment 587 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) countries covered by the European Neighbourhood Policy, in accordance with the general principles and general terms and conditions for the participation of those countries in Union programmes established in the respective framework agreements and Association Council decisions, or similar agreements, and in accordance with the specific conditions laid down in agreements between the Union and those countries;deleted

Amendment 588 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point d

~~(d) other third countries, in accordance with the conditions~~deleted laidys down in a specific agreement covering the participation of the third country to any Union programme, provided that the agreement: – ensures a fair balance as regards the contributions and benefits of the third country participating in the Union programmes; – participation in the programmes, including the calculation of financial contributions to individual programmes andthe conditions of does not confer to the their administrative costs. These contributions shall constitute assigned revenues in accordance with Article [21(5)] of the Financial Regulation; – country a decisional power on the programme; – to ensure sound financial management and to protect its financial interests.d guarantees the rights of the Union

Amendment 589 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point d – introductory part

(d) other third countries, in accordance with the conditions laid down in a specific written agreement covering the participation of the third country to any Union programme, provided that the agreement:

Amendment 590 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. sub-state governments in third countries that fulfil the necessary obligations, and whose national governments are in accordance with the general principles and general terms and conditions for the participation of those countries in Union programmes established in the respective framework agreements;

Amendment 591 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17

Third countries not associated to the As regards the actions referred to in Articles 4 to 6, points (a) and (b) of Article 7, and Articles 8 to 10, 12 and 13, the Programme may be open to the participation of the following third countries: (a) Article 16 which do not fulfil the condition set out in paragraph 2 of that Article; (b)Article 17 deleted Programme third countries referred to in any other third country.

Amendment 592 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

As regards the actions referred to in Articles 4 to 6, points (a) and (b) of Article 7, and Articles 8 to ~~10, 12 and~~ 13, the Programme may exceptionally be open to the participation of the following third countries, provided that they comply with the principles and rights of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union:

Amendment 593 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

As regards the actions referred to in Articles 4 to 6, points (a) and (b) of Article 7, and Articles 8 to ~~10, 12 and~~ 13, the Programme may be open to the participation of ~~the following~~ third countries:.

Amendment 594 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Amendment 595 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Andrea BOCSKOR, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a

~~(a) third countries referred to in Article 16 which do not fulfil the condition set out in paragraph 2 of that Article;~~deleted

Amendment 596 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a

~~(a) third countries referred to in Article 16 which do not fulfil the condition set out in paragraph 2 of that Article;~~deleted

Amendment 597 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Andrea BOCSKOR, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b

~~(b) any other third country.~~deleted

Amendment 598 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b

~~(b) any other third country.~~deleted

Amendment 599 #

Brando BENIFEI, Julie WARD, Tomáš ZDECHOVSKÝ, Bart STAES

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. As a general rule, grant requests and project applications shall be submitted to the national agency of the country where the applicant organisation is based. Grant requests and project applications for activities organised by Union-wide networks, European non- governmental organisations and international organisations, shall be submitted to and managed by the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency of the European Commission.

Amendment 600 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Amendment 601 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2

Amendment 602 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2

2. When implementing the Programme, inter alia in the selection of participants and the award of grants, the Commission and the Member States shall ensure that efforts are made to promote social inclusion and improve outreach to people with fewer opportunities. The cost of measures to facilitate inclusion cannot by itself justify the rejection of a project application. Furthermore, participants who declare that they fall into the category of “people with fewer opportunities” shall not be obliged to prove their support needs, as this would create barriers to their equal participation.

Amendment 603 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2

2. When implementing the Programme, inter alia in the selection of participants and the award of grants, the Commission and the Member States shall ensure that efforts are made to promote social inclusion and improve outreach to people with fewer opportunities. The cost of measures to facilitate inclusion cannot by itself justify the rejection of a project application. Furthermore, participants who declare that they fall into the category of “people with fewer opportunities” shall not be obliged to prove their support needs, as this would create barriers to their equal participation.

Amendment 604 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Liadh NÍ RIADA, Soraya POST, Damian DRĂGHICI, Emilian PAVEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2

2. When implementing the Programme, inter alia in the selection of participants and the award of grants, the Commission and the Member States shall ensure that efforts are made to promote social inclusion and improve outreach to people with fewer opportunities. Additional support shall be provided to allow barrier-free access to all activities for people with fewer opportunities to prepare them culturally, socially, and linguistically for their mobility experiences.

Amendment 605 #

Sylvie GUILLAUME, Louis-Joseph MANSCOUR, Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Liliana RODRIGUES, Julie WARD, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2

2. When implementing the Programme, inter alia in the selection of participants and the award of grants, the Commission and the Member States shall ~~ensure that efforts are made~~take effective and targeted measures to promote social inclusion and improve the participation of and outreach to people with fewer opportunities.

Amendment 606 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2

Amendment 607 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5

5. To improve access to people with fewer opportunities and ensure the smooth implementation of the Programme, the Commission may adjust or may authorise the national agencies referred to in Article 23 to adjust, on the basis of objective criteria, the grants to support mobility actions of the Programme.deleted

Amendment 608 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5

5. To improve access to people with fewer opportunities and ensure the smooth implementation of the Programme, the Commission may adjust or may authorise the national agencies referred to in Article 23 to adjust, on the basis of objective criteria, such as participants’ income, the type of mobility action and the country of destination, the grants to support mobility actions of the Programme.

Amendment 609 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5

Amendment 610 #

Sylvie GUILLAUME, Louis-Joseph MANSCOUR, Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Liliana RODRIGUES, Julie WARD, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Ricardo SERRÃO SANTOS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 (new)

The grants shall cover at least 70% of the eligible costs incurred by people with fewer opportunities as a result of participating in the Programme.

Amendment 611 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5 a (new)

5a. Such adjustments and/or authorisations to adjust may cover the additional mobility costs faced by beneficiaries from and to the outermost regions as well as the overseas countries and territories associated with the Union.

Amendment 612 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Isabella ADINOLFI, Remo SERNAGIOTTO, Sabine VERHEYEN, Andrea BOCSKOR, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 6

6. The Commission may launch joint calls with third countries not associated to the Programme or their organisations and agencies to finance projects on the basis of matching funds. Projects may be evaluated and selected through joint evaluation and selection procedures to be agreed upon by the funding organisations or agencies involved, in compliance with the principles set out in the Financial Regulation.deleted

Amendment 613 #

Tomáš ZDECHOVSKÝ, Brando BENIFEI, Julie WARD, Bart STAES

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 a (new)

Article 18a Inclusion When implementing the Programme, inter alia as regards the selection of participants and the award of scholarships, the Commission and the Member States shall ensure that particular efforts are made to promote social inclusion and the participation of people with special needs or with fewer opportunities. A specific inclusion strategy shall be developed to implement the Programme and inclusion shall be an important element in the programming, monitoring and evaluation.

Amendment 614 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1

The ~~Programme shall be implemented by~~secondary policy choices and priorities, including details of specific initiatives outlined in Articles 4 to 13, shall be determined by means of a work programme as referred to in Article [1108] of the Financial Regulation. The work programme shall also set out how the Programme is to be implemented. In addition, the work programme shall give an indication of the amount allocated to each action and of the distribution of funds between the Member States and third countries associated to the Programme for the actions to be managed through the national agency. The ~~work programme shall be adopted by the Commission by means of an implementing act. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 31~~Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 30 in order to supplement this Regulation by adopting the work programme.

Amendment 615 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Giorgos GRAMMATIKAKIS, Damian DRĂGHICI, Silvia COSTA, Emilian PAVEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1

The Programme shall be implemented by work programmes referred to in Article [108] of the Financial Regulation. In addition, the work programme shall give an indication of the amount allocated to each action and of the distribution of funds between the Member States and third countries associated to the Programme for the actions to be managed through the national agency. The work programme shall be adopted by the Commission by means of a~~n implementing act. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 31~~ delegated act.

Amendment 616 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Isabella ADINOLFI, Remo SERNAGIOTTO, Sabine VERHEYEN, Andrea BOCSKOR, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. There shall be an overseeing body to monitor the participation of the three groups who have been previously marginalised by the programme. This body will report to the European Parliament on an annual or bi-annual basis. These groups are: – People with disabilities and special education requirements – Marginalised communities, such as persons who are geographically disadvantaged, early school leavers, people in informal education and people with ethnic status or belonging to a minority – People at socio-economic disadvantage

Amendment 617 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – title

21 Evaluations, mid-term review and revision

Amendment 618 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2

2. The interim evaluation of the Programme shall be performed ~~once there is sufficient information available about the implementation of the Programme, but no later than four years after the start~~no later than 31 December 2024 in order to assess the effectiveness of the measures taken to achieve the Programme’s objectives and to evaluate the efficiency of the Programme, accompanied, if appropriate, by a legislative proposal to amend this Regulation. In this regard, particular focus should be given to the performance assessment of EU-funded actions and the realisation of the pProgramme ~~implementation. It~~’s inclusiveness strategy. The interim evaluation shall also be accompanied by a final evaluation of the predecessor programme.

Amendment 619 #

Isabella ADINOLFI, Remo SERNAGIOTTO, Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2

2. The inmid-terim rev~~aluation~~iew of the Programme shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about the implementation of the Programme, but in any event no later than ~~four years after the start of the programme implementation. It shall also be accompanied by a final evaluation of the predecessor p~~30 June 2024. It shall also be accompanied by a final evaluation of the predecessor programme. The mid-term review, in addition to assessing the overall effectiveness and performance of the Programme, shall pay particular attention to the inclusion measures laid down in Article 13a, efforts made to simplify the Programme for beneficiaries and the new initiatives being implemented under the Programme.

Amendment 620 #

Isabella ADINOLFI, Remo SERNAGIOTTO, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2

2. The inmid-terim rev~~aluation~~iew of the Programme shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about the implementation of the Programme, but ~~no later than four years after the start of the programme implementation. It shall also be accompanied by a final evaluation of the predecessor p~~in any event no later than 31 December 2024. It shall also be accompanied by a final evaluation of the predecessor programme. The mid-term review, in addition to assessing the overall effectiveness and performance of the Programme, shall pay particular attention to the inclusion measures laid down in Article 13a, efforts made to simplify the Programme for beneficiaries and the new initiatives being implemented under the Programme.

Amendment 621 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 3

3. Without prejudice to the requirements set out in Chapter IX and the obligations of national agencies as referred to in Article 24, Member States shall submit to the Commission, by 3~~0 April~~1 December 20243, a report on the implementation and the impact of the Programme in their respective territories.

Amendment 622 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Isabella ADINOLFI, Remo SERNAGIOTTO, Andrea BOCSKOR, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. The Commission shall, where necessary and on the basis of the mid- term review, put forward appropriate legislative proposals amending this Regulation. The Commission shall appear before the competent committee of the European Parliament and the competent body of the Council to report on the mid- term review, including with respect to its decision on whether an amendment of this Regulation is required.

Amendment 623 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 5

5. The Commission shall ~~communicate the conclusions of the evaluations accompanied by its observation~~submit evaluation reports to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions.

Amendment 624 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Isabella ADINOLFI, Remo SERNAGIOTTO, Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sabine VERHEYEN, Andrea BOCSKOR, Milan ZVER

5. The Commission shall ~~communicate the conclus~~transmit any evaluations ofand the ~~evaluations~~mid-term review, accompanied by its observations, to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and to the Committee of the Regions.

Amendment 625 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Emilian PAVEL, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Jill EVANS, Damian DRĂGHICI, María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1

1. National agencies referred to in Article 24, together with the European Commission, shall develop an EU- wide consistent strategy with regard to the effective outreach as well as dissemination and exploitation of results of activities supported under the actions they manage within the Programme, ~~shall assist the Commission in its general task of disseminating information concerning the Programme, including information in respect of~~including information regarding actions and activities managed at the national and Union level, and its results~~, and~~. National agencies shall inform relevant target groups about the actions and activities undertaken in their country, with a view to enhancing outreach across and cooperation with the wide spectrum of stakeholders, and to support a cross- sectoral approach in the Programme’s implementation.

Amendment 626 #

Tomáš ZDECHOVSKÝ, Brando BENIFEI, Julie WARD, Bart STAES

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1

1. National agencies referred to in Article 24 shall develop a consistent strategy with regard to the effective outreach as well as dissemination and exploitation of results of activities supported under the actions they manage within the Programme, shall assist the Commission in its general task of disseminating information concerning the Programme, including information in respect of actions and activities managed at national and Union level, and its results~~, and~~. National agencies shall inform all relevant target groups about the actions and activities undertaken in their country, with a view to enhancing outreach across and cooperation with the wide spectrum of stakeholders and to support a cross- sectoral approach in the Programme’s implementation.

Amendment 627 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1

1. National agencies referred to in Article 24 shall develop a consistent strategy with regard to the effective outreach as well as dissemination and exploitation of results of activities supported under the actions they manage within the Programme, shall assist the Commission in its general task of disseminating information concerning the Programme, including information in respect of actions and activities managed at national and Union level, and its results, and shall inform relevant target groups about the actions and activities undertaken in their country. In carrying out communication and outreach activities and in disseminating information, national agencies shall, in accordance with Article 13a, pay particular attention to people from disadvantaged backgrounds and people with disabilities and other special needs.

Amendment 628 #

Jill EVANS, Liadh NÍ RIADA, Csaba SÓGOR, Maria Lidia SENRA RODRÍGUEZ, Francisco de Paula GAMBUS MILLET, Izaskun BILBAO BARANDICA, Alyn SMITH, Josep-Maria TERRICABRAS, Ana MIRANDA, Jordi SOLÉ, László TŐKÉS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1

1. National agencies referred to in Article 24 shall develop a consistent strategy with regard to the effective outreach as well as dissemination and exploitation of results of activities supported under the actions they manage within the Programme, shall assist the Commission in its general task of disseminating information concerning the Programme, including information in respect of actions and activities managed at national and Union level, and its results, and shall inform relevant target groups about the actions and activities undertaken in their country. National agencies shall develop effective and tailored outreach and communication strategies targeted to people with fewer opportunities, aimed at increasing their participation to the Programme.

Amendment 629 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. All Programme documents shall be available in all the official and co- official languages of the European Union in order to ensure equal opportunities.

Amendment 630 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 b (new)

1b. The national agency shall provide adequate support to ensure that projects are easily accessible and contribute to the qualitative and inclusive implementation of the Programme.

Amendment 631 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 4

Amendment 632 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 4

4. The Commission shall ~~implement information and communication actions relating to the P~~set the requirements for the national agency work programme~~, and~~ witsh a~~ctions and results. Financial resources allocated to the Programme shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the Un~~ttention to the inclusive and qualitative nature of this programme. The Commission shall not make Programme funds available to the national agency until the Commission, has f~~ar as they are related to the objectives referred to in Article 3~~ormally approved the national agency’s work programme.

Amendment 633 #

Milan ZVER, Hermann WINKLER, Andrea BOCSKOR, Sabine VERHEYEN, Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Jill EVANS, Michaela ŠOJDROVÁ, Bogdan Brunon WENTA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. National agencies shall also disseminate information on the Programme to career guidance services in education and training institutions and to employment services.

Amendment 634 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Giorgos GRAMMATIKAKIS, Damian DRĂGHICI, Silvia COSTA, Emilian PAVEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. All Programme documents for beneficiaries shall be available in all the official languages of the European Union in order to ensure equal opportunities.

Amendment 635 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. The Programme shall also be disseminated and advocated by career guidance services in education and training institutions, employment services.

Amendment 636 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2

2. The Member States shall take all necessary and appropriate measures to remove any legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the Programme, including, where possible, measures aimed at avoiding the taxation of grants, ensuring portability of rights among EU social systems and resolving issues that give rise to difficulties in obtaining visas.

Amendment 637 #

Tomáš ZDECHOVSKÝ, Brando BENIFEI, Julie WARD, Bart STAES

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2

2. The Member States shall take all necessary and appropriate measures to remove any legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the Programme, including, where possible, measures aimed at resolving issues that give rise to difficulties in obtaining visas, residence permits and other legal difficulties that could prevent young people’s access to the programme.

Amendment 638 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2

2. The Member States shall take all necessary and appropriate measures to remove any legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the Programme, including, where possible, measures aimed at resolving issues that give rise to difficulties in obtaining visas, residence permits and other legal difficulties that could prevent young people’s access to the programme.

Amendment 639 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2

2. The Member States shall take all necessary and appropriate measures to remove any legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the Programme~~, including, where possible, measures aimed at resolving issues that give rise to difficulties in obtaining visas~~.

Amendment 640 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 9

9. Based on the national agency’s yearly management declaration, the independent audit opinion thereon and the Commission’s analysis of the national agency’s compliance and performance, the national authority shall, each year, provide the Commission, with information concerning its monitoring and supervision activities in relation to the Programme. Such information shall be made easily accessible to the public.

Amendment 641 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Jill EVANS, Giorgos GRAMMATIKAKIS, Damian DRĂGHICI, María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Emilian PAVEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)

(ba) have the requisite expertise to cover all sectors of the Programme;

Amendment 642 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. The national agencies shall ensure the uniform and coherent application of the Programme’s guidelines in order to ensure high quality in terms of information, administrative procedures and project evaluation for all beneficiaries. The Commission is in charge of monitoring this provision.

Amendment 643 #

Sabine VERHEYEN, Jeroen LENAERS

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. The national agency shall provide adequate support to ensure that projects are easily accessible and contribute to the qualitative and inclusive implementation of the Programme.

Amendment 644 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)

The national agency and the Education, Audiovisual, and Culture Executive Agency(EACEA) shall be consulted by representatives from educational institutions in order to increase insight and enhance transfer and application of knowledge from the field;

Amendment 645 #

Tomáš ZDECHOVSKÝ, Brando BENIFEI, Julie WARD, Bart STAES

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 7 a (new)

7a. The national agency shall regularly consult the beneficiaries of the Programme (individuals and organisations) in order to collect their feedback on the Programme and improve its implementation at national level based on their feedback and expertise.

Amendment 646 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Emilian PAVEL, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Jill EVANS, Damian DRĂGHICI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 7 a (new)

7a. The national agency shall ensure quality mobility experiences based on the principles laid down in the European Quality Charter for Mobility (2006/961/EC).

Amendment 647 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Jill EVANS, Liadh NÍ RIADA, Soraya POST, Damian DRĂGHICI, Emilian PAVEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 7 b (new)

7b. The national agency shall regularly consult the beneficiaries of the Programme (individuals and organisations) with a view to improving the Programme’s implementation.

Amendment 648 #

Milan ZVER, Michaela ŠOJDROVÁ, Sabine VERHEYEN, Bogdan Brunon WENTA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – point c

(c) if relevant, additional funds for measures under point (d) of Article 6 , point (d) of Article 10 and point (dba) of Article 103.

Amendment 649 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. The Commission shall be responsible for the implementation of centralised actions. It shall therefore manage all stages of grant and project applications for Programme actions listed in Chapters II, III and IV when they are submitted by Union-wide networks, European non-governmental organisations and international organisations.

Amendment 650 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 4

4. The Commission shall set the requirements for the national agency work programme with attention to the inclusive and qualitative nature of this programme. The Commission shall not make Programme funds available to the national agency until the Commission has formally approved the national agency’s work programme.

Amendment 651 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Andrea BOCSKOR, Jeroen LENAERS, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 7

7. Regular meetings shall be organised with the network of national agencies in order to ensure co~~her~~nsistent implementation of the Programme across all Member States and all third countries referred to in Article 17 and to ensure the exchange of best practice. Where appropriate, external experts, including representatives of civil society and of third countries associated to the Programme, may be invited to participate in such meetings as observers. The European Parliament shall be invited as an observer to such meetings.

Amendment 652 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Jill EVANS, Liadh NÍ RIADA, Damian DRĂGHICI, Silvia COSTA, Emilian PAVEL

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 7

7. Regular meetings shall be organised with the network of national agencies in order to ensure coherent implementation of the Programme across all Member States and all third countries referred to in Article 17. The representatives of beneficiaries, including civil society and external experts, shall be invited to participate in these meetings as observers.

Amendment 653 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 7 a (new)

7a. In order to simplify and harmonise the application process, the Commission shall, by 30 June 2024, provide a common, multilingual, one-stop-shop tool for the Programme. That tool shall be made available, both online and on mobile devices, to any entity either benefiting from the Programme or involved in the management of the Programme.

Amendment 654 #

Milan ZVER, Michaela ŠOJDROVÁ, Andrea BOCSKOR, Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Sabine VERHEYEN, Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Jill EVANS, Bogdan Brunon WENTA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 7 a (new)

7a. The European Commission shall ensure that projects results are publicly available and widely disseminated in order to promote the exchange of best practice among national agencies, stakeholders and programme beneficiaries.

Amendment 655 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 7 a (new)

7a. The Commission shall provide support to programme applicants to find international partners, by developing user-friendly platforms that combine public information about the various beneficiaries and their projects.

Amendment 656 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 7 b (new)

7b. By 31 December 2021, the Commission shall develop a European Student Card for all students participating in the Programme. By 31 December 2025, the Commission shall make the European Student Card available to all students in the Union.

Amendment 657 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Damian DRĂGHICI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 a (new)

Article 25a Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency At Union level, the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) shall be responsible for managing all stages of grant and project applications for actions of the Programme listed in Chapter II, III and IV of this Regulation submitted by Union-wide networks, European non- governmental organisations and international organisations and shall do so exercising full transparency.

Amendment 658 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 a (new)

Article 25a Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency The Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency, being in charge of the implementation of centralised actions, shall also manage all stages of grant and project applications for actions of the Programme listed in Chapter II, III and IV of this Regulation submitted by Union- wide networks, European non- governmental organisations and international organisations.

Amendment 659 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1

1. The Programme shall be implemented so as to ensure its overall consistency and complementarity with other relevant Union policies, programmes and funds, in particular those relating to education and training, culture and the media, youth and solidarity, employment and social inclusion, research and innovation, industry and enterprise, digital policy, agriculture and rural development, environment and climate, cohesion, regional policy~~, migration, security and international cooperation and~~ and development.

Amendment 660 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2

2. An action that has received a contribution from the Programme may also receive a contribution from any other Union programme, provided that the contributions do not cover the same costs. The cumulative financing shall not exceed the total eligible costs of the action and the support from different Union programmes shall be calculated on a pro- rata basis.

Amendment 661 #

Milan ZVER, Michaela ŠOJDROVÁ, Hermann WINKLER, Andrea BOCSKOR, Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Sabine VERHEYEN, Bogdan Brunon WENTA

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Financial resources allocated to the programmes and funds referred to in paragraph 1 may be transferred to support actions implemented and managed in accordance with this Regulation. The transferred amounts shall be governed by the relevant rules applicable to the Programme. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 30 in order to supplement this Regulation by establishing the conditions and procedures applicable to such transfers.

Amendment 662 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 4

4. Actions eligible under the Programme which have been assessed in a call for proposals under the Programme and which comply with the minimum quality requirements of that call for proposals, but which are not financed due to budgetary constraints, ~~may be~~should be provided with a Seal of Excellence to acknowledge their high quality. This might facilitate their application for funding from other sources and/or enable their selectedion for funding by the European Structural and Investment (ESI) funds, without a new application process. In this case the co- financing rates and the eligibility rules based on this Regulation shall apply. These actions shall be implemented by the managing authority referred to in Article [65] of Regulation (EU)XX [CPR] in accordance with the rules set out in that Regulation and fund specific regulations, including rules on financial corrections.

Amendment 663 #

4. Actions eligible under the Programme which have been assessed in a call for proposals under the Programme and which comply with the minimum quality requirements of that call for proposals, but which are not financed due to budgetary constraints, may be ~~selected~~awarded a Seal of Excellence to acknowledge their high quality, thereby facilitating their application for funding from other sources and/or enabling their selection for funding by the European Structural and Investment (ESI) funds without the need to submit a new application. In this case the co- financing rates and the eligibility rules based on this Regulation shall apply. These actions shall be implemented by the managing authority referred to in Article [65] of Regulation (EU)XX [CPR] in accordance with the rules set out in that Regulation and fund specific regulations, including rules on financial corrections.

Amendment 664 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Andrea BOCSKOR, Jeroen LENAERS, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 4

4. An actions eligible under the Programme which have been assessed in a call for proposals under the Programme and which comply with the minimum quality requirements of that call for proposals, but which are not financed due to budgetary constraints, may be selected for funding by the European Structural and Investment (ESI) funds. In this case the co-financing rates and the eligibility rules bamay be awarded a Seal of Excellence and therefore may be selected for funding by the European Structural and Investment (ESI) funds, provided that it complies with the following cumulative conditions: (a) it has been assessed oin this Regulation shall apply. These actions shall be implemented by the managing authority referred to in Article [65] of Regulation (EU)XX [CPR] in accordance with the rules set out in that Regulation and fund specific regulations, including rules on financial correctiona call for proposals under the Programme; (b) it complies with the minimum quality requirements of that call for proposals; (c) it cannot be financed under that call for proposals due to budgetary constraints.

Amendment 665 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 4

4. Actions eligible under the Programme which have been assessed in a call for proposals under the Programme and which comply with the minimum quality requirements of that call for proposals, but which are not financed due to budgetary constraints, may be selected for funding by the European Structural and Investment (ESI) funds without the need to submit a new application. In this case the co- financing rates and the eligibility rules based on this Regulation shall apply. These actions shall be implemented by the managing authority referred to in Article [65] of Regulation (EU)XX [CPR] in accordance with the rules set out in that Regulation and fund specific regulations, including rules on financial corrections.

Amendment 666 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Isabella ADINOLFI, Remo SERNAGIOTTO, Sabine VERHEYEN, Andrea BOCSKOR, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2

2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 19 and 20 shall be conferred on the Commission until 31 December 2028.

Amendment 667 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Isabella ADINOLFI, Remo SERNAGIOTTO, Sabine VERHEYEN, Andrea BOCSKOR, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 3

3. The delegation of power referred to in Articles 19 and 20 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.

Amendment 668 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Isabella ADINOLFI, Remo SERNAGIOTTO, Sabine VERHEYEN, Andrea BOCSKOR, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 6

6. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Articles 19 and 20 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.

Amendment 669 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Isabella ADINOLFI, Remo SERNAGIOTTO, Sabine VERHEYEN, Andrea BOCSKOR, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31

1. by a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011. 2. specific configurations to deal with sectoral issues. Where appropriate, in accordance with its rules of procedure and on an ad hoc basis, external experts, including representatives of the social partners, may be invited to participate in its meetings as observers. 3. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply.Article 31 deleted Committee procedure The Commission shall be assisted The committee may meet in

Amendment 670 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Jill EVANS, Damian DRĂGHICI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – title

~~Committee procedure~~Stakeholder consultation

Amendment 671 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Jill EVANS, Giorgos GRAMMATIKAKIS, Damian DRĂGHICI

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1

1. The Commission shall be assisted by an advisory committee ~~within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011.~~ composed of relevant stakeholders, including external experts and representatives of beneficiaries, including civil society and social partners. The Committee shall meet in specific configurations to deal with sectoral issues at all levels of Programme implementation, including the preparation of the Annual Work Programme, its implementation and assessment.

Amendment 672 #

Tomáš ZDECHOVSKÝ, Brando BENIFEI, Julie WARD, Bart STAES

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2

2. The committee may meet in specific configurations to deal with sectoral issues. Where appropriate, in accordance with its rules of procedure and on an ad hoc basis, external experts, including representatives of the social partners, ~~may be~~civil society organisations and representatives of beneficiaries, shall be regularly invited to participate in its meetings as observers.

Amendment 673 #

Soraya POST, Julie WARD

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2

2. The committee may meet in specific configurations to deal with sectoral issues. Where appropriate, in accordance with its rules of procedure ~~and on an ad hoc basis~~, external experts, including representatives of the social partners, relevant civil society organisations, independent human rights organisations and equality bodies, may be invited to participate in its meetings ~~as observers~~.

Amendment 674 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Sabine VERHEYEN, Andrea BOCSKOR, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I

Indicators (1) High quality learning mobility for people from diverse backgrounds (2) Europeanisation and internationalisation of organisations and institutions What to measure? (3) Number of people taking part in mobility activities under the Programme (4) Number of people with fewer opportunities taking part in learning mobility activities under the Programme (5) Share of participants that consider having benefitted from their participation in learning mobility activities under the Programme (6) Number of institutions and organisations supported by the Programme under key action 1 (learning mobility) and key action 2 (cooperation) (7) Number of newcomer organisations supported by the Programme under the key action 1 (learning mobility) and key action 2 (cooperation) (8) Share of institutions and organisations supported by the Programme who have developed high quality practices as a result of their participation in the Programmedeleted

Amendment 675 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I

Amendment 676 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1

(1) High quality and inclusive learning mobility for people from diverse backgrounds, including people with fewer opportunities

Amendment 677 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1

(1) High quality and inclusive learning mobility for people from diverse backgrounds, including people with fewer opportunities

Amendment 678 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1

(1) High quality learning mobility for people from diverse backgrounds , including people with fewer opportunities

Amendment 679 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – point 3

(3) Number of people taking part in mobility activities under the Programme, accompanied by a description of the measures taken to achieve full inclusion of the participants

Amendment 680 #

Sylvie GUILLAUME, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – point 3

(3) Number of people taking part in mobility activities under the Programme, accompanied by a description of the measures taken to achieve full inclusion of the participants

Amendment 681 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – point 3

(3) Number of people taking part in mobility activities under the Programme and geographical breakdown of beneficiaries by territory.

Amendment 682 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Sabine VERHEYEN, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I a (new)

Annex 1a – Objective to be assessed: Key Action 1 – Learning mobility Indicators: Number of people taking part in mobility actions and activities under the Programme Number of organisations/institutions supported by the Programme under Key Action 1 Number of individuals and organisations/institutions making use of virtual learning opportunities in the Programme Share of participants who consider they have benefited from their participation in Key Action 1 activities Share of participants who consider they have an increased European sense of belonging after participation in the Programme Share of participants who consider they have improved foreign language proficiency after participation in the Programme Objective to be assessed: Key Action 2 - Cooperation among organisations and institutions Indicators: Number of organisations/institutions supported by the Programme under Key Action 2 Share of organisations/institutions that consider they have benefited from their participation in Key Action 2 activities Number of organisations/institutions making use of Union tools and platforms for cooperation Objective to be assessed: Key Action 3 - Support for policy development and cooperation Indicators: Number of individuals or organisations/institutions benefiting from actions under Key Action 3 Objective to be assessed: Inclusion Indicators: Number of people from disadvantaged backgrounds and with disabilities and other special needs taking part in physical mobility actions and activities Number of people from disadvantaged backgrounds and with disabilities and other special needs taking part in virtual learning activities Number of newcomer organisations supported by the Programme under Key Action 1 and Key Action 2 Share of participants from disadvantaged backgrounds and with disabilities and other special needs who consider they have benefited from their participation in the Programme Objective to be assessed: Simplification Indicators: Number of small-scale partnerships supported under Key Action 2 Share of participants who consider that the application, participation and evaluation procedures are proportionate and simple Average time taken to complete each application by action compared to the previous programme

Amendment 683 #

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I a (new)

Annex Ia Objective to measure: Key Action 1 – Learning mobility Indicators: Number of people taking part in mobility actions and activities under the Programme Number of organisations/institutions supported by the Programme under Key Action 1 Number of individuals and organisations/institutions making use of virtual learning opportunities in the Programme Share of participants that consider they have benefited from their participation in Key Action 1 activities Share of participants that consider they have an increased European sense of belonging after participation in the Programme Share of participants that consider they have improved foreign language proficiency after participation in the Programme Objective to measure: Key Action 2 - Cooperation among organisations and institutions Indicators: Number of organisations/institutions supported by the Programme under Key Action 2 Share of organisations/institutions that consider they have benefited from their participation in Key Action 2 activities Number of organisations/institutions making use of Union tools and platforms for cooperation Objective to measure: Key Action 3 - Support to policy development and cooperation Indicators: Number of individuals or organisations/institutions benefiting from actions under Key Action 3 Objective to measure: Inclusion Indicators: Number of people from disadvantaged backgrounds and with disabilities and other special needs taking part in physical mobility actions and activities Number of people from disadvantaged backgrounds and with disabilities and other special needs taking part in virtual learning activities Number of newcomer organisations supported by the Programme under Key Action 1 and Key Action 2 Share of participants from disadvantaged backgrounds and with disabilities and other special needs that consider they have benefited from their participation in the Programme Objective to measure: Simplification Indicators: Number of small-scale partnerships supported under Key Action 2 Share of participants that consider that the application, participation and evaluation procedures are proportionate and simple Average time taken to complete each application by action compared to the previous programme

Amendment 684 #

Tomáš ZDECHOVSKÝ, Brando BENIFEI, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, Julie WARD, Bart STAES

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I a (new)

(1a) Annex Ia Objective to measure: Key Action 1 - Learning mobility Indicators: Number of people taking part in mobility actions and activities under the Programme Number of organisations/institutions supported by the Programme under Key Action 1 Number of individuals and organisations/institutions making use of virtual learning opportunities in the Programme Share of participants that consider they have benefited from their participation in Key Action 1 activities Share of participants that consider they have an increased European sense of belonging after participation in the Programme Share of participants that consider they have improved foreign language proficiency after participation in the Programme Objective to measure: Key Action 2 - Cooperation among organisations and institutions Indicators: Number of organisations/institutions supported by the Programme under Key Action 2 Share of organisations/institutions that consider they have benefited from their participation in Key Action 2 activities Number of organisations/institutions making use of Union tools and platforms for cooperation Objective to measure: Key Action 3 - Support to policy development and cooperation Indicators: Number of individuals or organisations/institutions benefiting from actions under Key Action 3 Objective to measure: Inclusion Indicators: Number of people from disadvantaged backgrounds and with disabilities and other special needs taking part in physical mobility actions and activities Number of people from disadvantaged backgrounds and with disabilities and other special needs taking part in virtual learning activities Number of newcomer organisations supported by the Programme under Key Action 1 and Key Action 2 Share of participants from disadvantaged backgrounds and with disabilities and other special needs that consider they have benefited from their participation in the Programme Objective to measure: Simplification Indicators: Number of small-scale partnerships supported under Key Action 2 Share of participants that consider that the application, participation and evaluation procedures are proportionate and simple

Amendment 84 #

Remo SERNAGIOTTO, Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sabine VERHEYEN, Andrea BOCSKOR, Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ, Jeroen LENAERS, Sven SCHULZE, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Title 1

Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL establishing 'Erasmus+': the Union programme for education, training, youth and sport and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 (Text with EEA relevance) (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)

Amendment 85 #

Proposal for a regulation
Title 1

Amendment 86 #

Proposal for a regulation
Title 1

Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL establishing ‘Erasmus+’: the Union programme for education, training, youth and sport and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 (Text with EEA relevance)

Amendment 87 #

Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Sylvie GUILLAUME, Petra KAMMEREVERT, Caterina CHINNICI, Karine GLOANEC MAURIN, Julie WARD, Luigi MORGANO, Silvia COSTA, Emilian PAVEL

Proposal for a regulation
Title 1

Amendment 88 #

(1) In ~~a context of rapid and profound changes induced by technological revolution and globalisation, in~~vesting in learning mobility, cooperation and innovative policy development in the fields of education, training, youth and sport is key to building inclusive, cohesive and resilient societies and sustaining the competitiveness of the Union, while contributing to strengthening European identity and to a more democratic Union.

Amendment 89 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) In a context of rapid and profound changes, in~~duced by technological revolution and gl~~vesting in learning mobaili~~sation, investing in learning mobil~~ty, education for democracy and solidarity, cooperation and innovative policy development in the fields of education, training, youth and sport is key to building inclusive, democratic, cohesive and resilient societies and sustaining ~~the competitiveness of~~solidarity in the Union, while contributing to strengthening European identity and to a more democratic Union.

Amendment 90 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2

(2) In its Communication on Strengthening European Identity through Education and Culture of 14 November 2017, the Commission put forward its vision to work towards a European Education Area by 2025, in which learning would not be hampered by borders; a Union, where spending time in another Member State for purposes of studying and learning in any form or setting would become the standard and where, in addition to one's mother tongue, speaking two other languages would become the norm; a Union in which people would have a strong sense of their identity as Europeans, of Europe's cultural heritage and its diversity. In this context, the Commission emphasised the need to boost the tried-and-tested Erasmus+ programme in all categories of learners that it already covers and reaching out to learners with fewer opportunitiesset out the need to strengthen the sense of belonging to a cultural community, building in particular on education and culture, in view of the consequences of globalisation, with the aim of preserving cultural diversity.

Amendment 91 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2

(2) In its Communication on Strengthening European Identity through Education and Culture of 14 November 2017, the Commission put forward its vision to work towards a European Education Area by 2025, in which learning would not be hampered by borders; a Union, where spending time in another Member State for purposes of studying and learning in any form or setting would become the standard and where, in addition to oneʼs mother tongue, speaking two other languages would become the norm; a Union in which people would have a strong sense of their identity as Europeans, ofrooted in Europeʼs common cultural heritage ~~and its~~, both tangible and intangible, and in the richness of its cultural and linguistic diversity. In this context, the Commission emphasised the need to boost the tried-and-tested Erasmus+ programme in all categories of learners that it already covers and reaching out to learners with fewer opportunities.

Amendment 92 #

María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT, Morten LØKKEGAARD, Krystyna ŁYBACKA, Milan ZVER

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2

(2) In its Communication on Strengthening European Identity through Education and Culture of 14 November 2017, the Commission put forward its vision to work towards a European Education Area by 2025, in which learning would not be hampered by borders; a Union, where spending time in another Member State for purposes of studying and learning in any form or setting would become the standard and where, in addition to one's mother tongue, speaking two other languages would become the norm; a Union in which people would have a strong sense of their identity as Europeans, of Europe's cultural heritage and its diversity. In this context, the Commission emphasised the need to boost the tried-and- tested Erasmus+ programme in all categories of learners that it already covers and to reach~~ing~~ out to learners ~~with fewer opportunities.~~ from disadvantaged backgrounds and people with disabilities and other special needs.

Amendment 93 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2

(2) In its Communication on Strengthening European Identity through Education and Culture of 14 November 2017, the Commission put forward its vision to work towards a European Education Area by 2025, in which learning would not be hampered by borders; a Union, where spending time in another Member State for purposes of studying and learning in any form or setting, including internships, would become the standard and where, in addition to one's mother tongue, speaking two other languages would become the norm; a Union in which people would have a strong sense of their identity as Europeans, of Europe's cultural heritage and its diversity. In this context, the Commission emphasised the need to boost the tried-and- tested Erasmus+ programme in all categories of learners that it already covers and reaching out to learners with fewer opportunities.

Amendment 94 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2

(2) In its Communication on Strengthening European Identity through Education and Culture of 14 November 2017, the Commission put forward its vision to work towards a European Education Area by 2025, in which learning would not be hampered by borders; a Union, where spending time in another Member State for purposes of studying and learning in any form or setting would become the standard and where, in addition to one's mother tongue, speaking two other languages would become the norm; a Union in which people would have a strong sense of their identity as Europeans, of Europe's cultural heritage and its diversity. In this context, the Commission emphasised the need to boost the tried-and- tested Erasmus+ programme in all categories of learners that it already covers and in particular reaching out to ~~learners~~people with fewer opportunities.

Amendment 95 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)

(3a) The Union has committed to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all, both in its internal and external policies and in view of the Union's role as a global actor, in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and on the basis of the commitments made by Member States at the Rio+20 Conference.

Amendment 96 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4

Amendment 97 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4

Amendment 98 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

(5) On 16 September 2016 in Bratislava, the leaders of twenty-seven Member States stressed their determination to provide better opportunities for youth. In the Rome Declaration signed on 25 March 2017, the leaders of twenty- seven Member States and of the European Council, the European Parliament and the European Commission pledged to work towards a Union where young people receive the best education and training, enabling them to achieve personal growth, and can study and find jobs across the Union; a Union which preserves our tangible and intangible cultural heritage and promotes ~~cultural~~Europe’s rich cultural and linguistic diversity.

Amendment 99 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

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Amendment 13 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1

(1) In a context of rapid and profound changes induced by technological revolution and globalisation, investing in learning mobility, cooperation and innovative policy development in the fields of education, training, youth and sport is key to building in~~clusive~~tegrated, cohesive and resilient societies and sustaining the competitiveness of the Union, while ~~contribut~~helping to strengthen~~ing European identity and to a more democratic Union~~ openness to the diversity of the cultural identities which make Europe what it is.

Amendment 14 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4

(4) The European Pillar of Social Rights, solemnly proclaimed and signed on 17 November 2017 by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, lays down, as its first key principle, that everyone has the right to quality and inclusive education, training and lifelong learning in order to maintain and acquire skills that enable them to participate fully in society and manage successfully transitions in the labour market - thus fostering integration. This right to education, training and lifelong learning should, moreover, enable everyone to participate fully in the labour market, not just to manage labour-market transitions successfully: and that requires securing, for everyone, stable working conditions which make for personal and professional development, and hence promoting protective labour law.

Amendment 15 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5

(5) On 16 September 2016 in Bratislava, leaders of twenty-seven Member States stressed their determination to provide better opportunities for youth. In the Rome Declaration signed on 25 March 2017, leaders of twenty-seven Member States and of the European Council, the European Parliament and the European Commission pledged to work towards a Union where young people receive the best education and training and can study and find jobs across the Union; a Union which preserves our cultural heritage and promotes cultural diversity. At the same time, they pledged to further develop existing partnerships, building new ones and promote stability and prosperity in Europe´s immediate neighbourhood to the east and south, but also in the Middle East and across Africa and globally.1a _________________ 1a Declaration of the leaders of 27 member states and of the European Council, the European Parliament and the European Commission, adopted on 25.3.2017

Amendment 16 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10

(10) The Programme should be equipped to become an even greater contributor to the implementation of the Union's policy objectives and priorities in the field of education, training, youth and sport. A coherent lifelong learning approach is central to managing the different transitions that people will face over the course of their life cycle. Promoting lifelong learning in this way should not, however, be interpreted as encouraging further deregulation in the field of labour law and undermining the various forms of protection that workers in a modern society are entitled to expect. In taking this approach forward, the next Programme should maintain a close relationship with the overall strategic framework for Union policy cooperation in the field of education, training and youth, including the policy agendas for schools, higher education, vocational education and training and adult learning, while reinforcing and developing new synergies with other related Union programmes and policy areas.

Amendment 17 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13

(13) The Programme should take into account the Union work plan for sport which is the cooperation framework at Union level in the field of sport for the years […]32. Coherence and complementarity should be ensured between the Union work plan and actions supported under the Programme in the field of sport. There is a need to focus in particular on grassroots sports, taking into account the important role that sports play in promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyle, social inclusion and equality. The Programme should contribute to promot~~e European common values through sport,~~ing good governance and integrity in sport, as well as education, training and skills in and through sport. _________________ 32 [Reference]. [Reference].

Amendment 18 #

Cécile Kashetu KYENGE, Patrizia TOIA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14

(14) The Programme should contribute to strengthening the Union's innovation capacity notably by supporting mobility and cooperation activities that foster the development of competences in forward- looking study fields or disciplines such as science, technology, engineering and mathematics, climate change, the environment, clean energy, sustainable agriculture, the marine economy, artificial intelligence, robotics, data analysis and arts/design, to help people develop knowledge, skills and competences needed for the future.

Amendment 19 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)

(14a) The Programme should contribute to conserving and protecting the historic, artistic and cultural heritage of the Union and its Member States, by supporting mobility and cooperation activities which promote the development of skills for the protection and promotion of the European artistic and cultural heritage.

Amendment 20 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

Amendment 21 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16

(16) The Programme should be more inclusive by improving its outreach to those with fewer opportunities and to minorities, particularly Roma and political refugees, including through more flexible learning mobility formats, and by fostering participation of small organisations, in particular newcomers and community-based grassroots organisations that work directly with disadvantaged learners of all ages. Virtual formats, such as virtual cooperation, blended and virtual mobility, should be promoted to reach more participants, in particular those with fewer opportunities and those for whom moving physically to a country other than their country of residence would be an obstacle.

Amendment 22 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17

(17) In its Communication on Strengthening European identity through education and culture, the Commission highlighted the pivotal role of education, culture and sport in promoting active citizenship and common values amongst the youngest generations. ~~Strengthening European identity and f~~Fostering the active participation of individuals in the democratic processes is crucial for the future of Europe and our democratic societies. Going abroad to study, learn, train and work or to participate in youth and sport activities contributes to strengthening ~~this European identity in all its diversity and the sense of being part of a cultural community as well as~~an understanding of European cultural diversity and to fostering such active citizenship, among people of all ages. Those taking part in mobility activities should get involved in their local communities as well as engage in their host country local communities to share their experience. Activities linked to reinforcing all aspects of creativity in education, training and youth and enhancing individual key competencies should be supported.

Amendment 23 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

(18) The international dimension of the Programme should be boosted aiming at offering a greater number of opportunities for mobility, cooperation and policy dialogue with third countries not associated to the Programme. Building on the successful implementation of international higher education and youth activities under the predecessor programmes in the fields of education, training and youth, the international mobility activities should be extended to other sectors, such as in vocational education and training. The international dimension of the Programme should foster mobility with developing countries. The enhancement of the human capital of those countries thanks to the knowledge acquired during study, research and vocational training programmes will promote the countries' economic growth and well-being.

Amendment 24 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18

Amendment 25 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)

(18 a) At the same time, the international dimension should facilitate intercultural and interreligious dialogue, enhance cooperation in the field of education on the North-South axis and contribute to sustainable development. It should strengthen capacity building of education systems in partner countries, support transfer of knowledge and encourage young people from developing countries to study in Europe and then use this knowledge for the benefit of their countries of origin. It should contribute to developing knowledge and skills necessary to address long-term development needs, stimulating mutual and sustainable growth.

Amendment 26 #

Cécile Kashetu KYENGE, Patrizia TOIA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)

(18a) The Programme should be consistent with the Commission 'Communication on a new Africa-Europe Alliance for Sustainable Investment and Jobs: Taking our partnership for investment and jobs to the next level', according to which, by 2027, 105 000 students and researchers will have benefited from the Programme.

Amendment 27 #

Florent MARCELLESI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)

(18 a) To enhance the impact of activities in Partner Countries, synergies will be enhanced between Erasmus and instruments for EU external action, such as Neighbourhood, Development and the International Cooperation Instrument and the Instrument for the Pre-Accession Assistance.

Amendment 28 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

(21) The Programme should encourage youth participation in Europe's democratic life, with a particular focus on young people from the more remote areas and from migrant backgrounds, including by supporting participation projects for young people to engage and learn to participate in civic society, raising awareness about European common values including fundamental rights, bringing together young people and decision makers at local, national and Union level, as well as contributing to the European integration process.

Amendment 29 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

Amendment 30 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21

Amendment 31 #

Cécile Kashetu KYENGE, Patrizia TOIA

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22

(22) The Programme should offer young people more opportunities to discover Europe through learning experiences abroad. Eighteen -year -olds, in particular those with fewer opportunities, should be given the chance to have a first-time, ~~short-term~~ individual or group experience travelling throughout Europe in the frame of an informal educational activity aimed at fostering their sense of belonging to the European Union and discovering its cultural diversity. The Programme should identify bodies in charge of reaching out and selecting the participants and support activities to foster the learning dimension of the experience.

Amendment 32 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

(23) The Programme should also enhance the learning of all the languages of the Union, in particular through widened use of online tools, which should be free of charge, as e-learning offers additional advantages for language learning in terms of access and flexibility.

Amendment 33 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

(23) The Programme should also enhance the learning of languages, in particular through widened use of online tools, as e-learning offers additional advantages for language learning in terms of access and flexibility. The programme should have regard to the diversity of languages studied and should, in so far as possible, restrict the study of English, favouring instead less commonly studied European languages.

Amendment 34 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23

Amendment 35 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24

(24) The Programme should support measures that enhance ~~the~~ cooperation between institutions and organisations active in education, training, youth and sport in Europe, and also, particularly via tools for virtual cooperation, between European institutions and organisations and their counterparts in developing countries and in the Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs), recognising their fundamental role in equipping individuals with the knowledge, skills and competences needed in a changing world, a~~s well as to adequately fulfil the~~nd in properly realising potential for innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship, in particular within the digital economy.

Amendment 36 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25

Amendment 37 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30

(30) As a way to ensure cooperation with other Union instruments and support to other policies of the Union, mobility opportunities should be offered to people in various sectors of activity, such as the public sector, agriculture and enterprise, to have a learning experience abroad allowing them, at any stage of their life, to grow and develop professionally but also personally, in particular by developing an ~~awareness of their European identity and an~~ understanding of European cultural diversity. The Programme should offer an entry point for Union transnational mobility schemes with a strong learning dimension, simplifying the offer of such schemes for beneficiaries and those taking part in these activities. The scaling-up of Erasmus projects should be facilitated; specific measures should be put in place to help promoters of Erasmus projects to apply for grants or develop synergies through the support of the European Structural and Investment Funds and the programmes relating to migration, security, justice and citizenship, health and culture.

Amendment 38 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31

Amendment 39 #

Florent MARCELLESI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32

(32) The Programme shall be in line with the central aim of the Paris Agreement to strengthen the global response to the threat of climate change by raising awareness of responsible behaviour in order to keep the global temperature rise this century well below 2 degrees Celsius. Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and achieve the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, this Programme will contribute to mainstream climate action in the Union's policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the Union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the Programme's preparation and implementation and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review process.

Amendment 40 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32

(32) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and achieve the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, this Programme will contribute to mainstream sustainable development and climate action in the Union's policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the Union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the Programme's preparation and implementation and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review process.

Amendment 41 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36

(36) The types of financing and the methods of implementation under this Regulation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the specific objectives of the actions and to deliver results, taking into account, in particular, the costs of controls, the administrative burden, and the expected risk of non- compliance. This should include consideration of the use of lump sums, flat rates and unit costs, as well as financing not linked to costs as referred to in Article [125(1)] of the Financial Regulation. In all cases, the effectiveness of the types of financing and the methods of implementation should be evaluated thoroughly.

Amendment 42 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38

(38) In line with the Commission's communication on 'A stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the Union's outermost regions'36, the Programme should take into account the specific situation of these regions. Measures will be taken to increase the outermost regions' participation in all actions, particularly by means of virtual cooperation. Mobility exchanges and cooperation between people and organisations from these regions and third countries, in particular their neighbours, should be fostered, as should online learning programmes. Such measures will be monitored and evaluated regularly. _________________ 36 COM(2017) 623 final. COM(2017) 623 final.

Amendment 43 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39

(39) Pursuant to [reference to be updated as appropriate according to a new Decision on OCTs Article 94 of the Council Decision 2013/755/EC37 ], individuals and entities established in overseas countries or territories are eligible for funding subject to the rules and objectives of the Programme and possible arrangements applicable to the Member State to which the relevant overseas country or territory is linked. The specificities and constraints imposed by the remoteness of these countries or territories should be taken into account when implementing the Programme~~, and their participation in the Programm~~ in order to facilitate their effective participation in the Programme. This participation should be monitored and regularly evaluated. _________________ 37 Council Decision 2013/755/EU of 25 November 2013 on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Union ('Overseas Association Decision') (OJ L 344, 19.12.2013, p. 1).

Amendment 44 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42

(42) Appropriate outreach, publicity and dissemination of the opportunities and results of the actions supported by the Programme should be ensured at European, national and local level. The outreach, publicity and dissemination activities should rely on all the implementing bodies of the Programme, including, when relevant, with the support of other key stakeholders. Care should be taken to ensure that these communication activities reach the least accessible target groups, especially people at particular disadvantage and those who may not, of themselves, feel fully entitled to benefit from the Programme.

Amendment 45 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42

(42) Appropriate outreach, publicity and dissemination of the opportunities and results of the actions supported by the Programme should be ensured at European, national, regional and local level. The outreach, publicity and dissemination activities should rely on all the implementing bodies of the Programme, including, when relevant, with the support of other key stakeholders.

Amendment 46 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43

Amendment 47 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46

(46) Member States should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the Programme. This includes resolving, where possible~~, and~~ - without prejudice to Union law on the entry and residence of third-country nationals, and having regard to the specific interests of each Member State - issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits. In line with Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council39, Member States are encouraged to establish fast- track admission procedures. _________________ 39 Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purposes of research, studies, training, voluntary service, pupil exchange schemes or educational projects and au pairing (OJ L 132, 21.5.2016, p. 21).

Amendment 48 #

Florent MARCELLESI

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46

(46) Member States should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the Programme. This includes resolving, where possible, and without prejudice to Union law on the entry and residence of third-country nationals issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits and other legal or administrative difficulties that could prevent access to the programme. In line with Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council39 , Member States are encouraged to establish fast-track admission procedures. _________________ 39 Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purposes of research, studies, training, voluntary service, pupil exchange schemes or educational projects and au pairing (OJ L 132, 21.5.2016, p. 21).

Amendment 49 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49

(49) In order to simplify requirements for beneficiaries, simplified grants in the form of lump-sums, unit-costs and flat-rate funding should be used to the maximum possible extent. The simplified grants to support the mobility actions of the Programme, as defined by the Commission, should take into account the living and subsistence costs of the host country. The Commission and national agencies of the sending countries should have the possibility to adjust these simplified grants on the basis of objective criteria, in particular to ensure access to people with fewer opportunities and people with political refugee status. In accordance with national law, Member States should also be encouraged to exempt those grants from any taxes and social levies. The same exemption should apply to public or private entities awarding such financial support to the individuals concerned.

Amendment 50 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51

(51) It is necessary to ensure the complementarity of the actions carried out within the Programme with activities undertaken by the Member States and with other Union activities, in particular those in the fields of education, culture and the media, youth and solidarity, employment and social inclusion, research and innovation, industry and enterprise, agriculture and rural development with a focus on young farmers, cohesion, regional policy and international cooperation and development. The Programme should develop synergies with the Union’s external action and policies, including development programmes, in the full respect of the principle of policy coherence for development as provided for in Article 208 of the TFEU.

Amendment 51 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51

(51) It is necessary to ensure the complementarity of the actions carried out within the Programme with activities undertaken by the Member States - which must not be called into question - and with other Union activities, in particular those in the fields of education, culture and the media, youth and solidarity, employment and social inclusion, research and innovation, industry and enterprise, agriculture and rural development with a focus on young farmers, cohesion, regional policy and international cooperation and development.

Amendment 52 #

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 55

(55) This Regulation respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. In particular, this Regulation seeks to ensure full respect for the right to gender equality ~~between men and women~~ and the right ~~to non-~~not to be discriminat~~ion~~ed against on the basedis onf sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation, and to promote the application of Articles 21 and 23 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.

Amendment 53 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2

(2) 'lLearning mobility' means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence, in order to undertake studyies, training or non-formal or informal learning; It may be accompanied by measures such as language support and training, including the provision of sign- language interpretation, and/or be complemented by online learning and virtual cooperation. In some specific cases, it may take the form of learning through the use of information technology and communications tools;

Amendment 54 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)

(12 a) ‘overseas country and territory’ means a country or territory attached to a Member State of the Union to which the provisions of Part IV of the TFEU apply;

Amendment 55 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 17

(17). 'virtual cooperation' means any form of cooperation using information ~~technology~~ and communications tools which are also accessible to people with disabilities;

Amendment 56 #

Cécile Kashetu KYENGE

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The general objective of the Programme is to support the educational, professional and personal development of people in education, training, youth and sport, in Europe and beyond, thereby contributing to sustainable growth, jobs ~~and~~, social cohesion and to strengthening integration policies in a pluralist society and strengthening European identity. As such, the Programme shall be a key instrument for building a European education area, supporting the implementation of the European strategic cooperation in the field of education and training, with its underlying sectoral agendas, advancing youth policy cooperation under the Union Youth Strategy 2019-2027 and developing the European dimension in sport.

Amendment 57 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The general objective of the Programme is to support the educational, professional and personal development of people in education, training, youth and sport, in Europe and beyond, thereby contributing to sustainable development and growth, jobs and social cohesion and to strengthening European identity. As such, the Programme shall be a key instrument for building a European education area, promoting common standards and supporting the implementation of the European strategic cooperation in the field of education and training, with its underlying sectoral agendas, advancing youth policy cooperation under the Union Youth Strategy 2019-2027 and developing the European dimension in sport.

Amendment 58 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1

1. The general objective of the Programme is to support the educational, professional and personal development of people in education, training, youth and sport, in Europe and beyond, particularly in the OCTs, thereby contributing to sustainable growth, jobs and social cohesion and to strengthening European identity. As such, the Programme shall be a key instrument for building a European education area, supporting the implementation of the European strategic cooperation in the field of education and training, with its underlying sectoral agendas, advancing youth policy cooperation under the Union Youth Strategy 2019-2027 and developing the European dimension in sport.

Amendment 59 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a

(a) promote learning mobility of individuals, multilingulism and multiculturalism, as well as cooperation, inclusion, excellence, creativity and innovation at the level of organisations and policies in the field of education and training;

Amendment 60 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)

(ca) contribute to achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and in particular SDG 4 'Quality Education', which aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and to promote learning opportunities for all.

Amendment 61 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e

(e) language learning opportunities, including sign language learning opportunities, including those supporting mobility activities.

Amendment 62 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f

(f) activities related to the barrier-free accessible dissemination and awareness- raising ~~activities~~of information about European policy outcomes and priorities as well as on the Programme.

Amendment 63 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c

(c) policy dialogue and cooperation with relevant key stakeholders, including Union-wide networks, European non- governmental organisations, and international organisations in the field of youth, including those working with young members of diasporas, the EU Youth dDialogue ~~as well as~~, and support to the European Youth Forum;

Amendment 64 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1

In the field of sport, - including sporting activities for people with disabilities - the Programme shall support, under key action 1, the mobility of sport coaches and staff.

Amendment 65 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a

(a) the preparation and implementation of the Union policy agenda on sport, including sporting activities for people with disabilities, and physical activity;

Amendment 66 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

(a a) overseas countries and territories (OCTs) according to the Council Decision on the Association of the OCTs with the European Union and the arrangements applicable to the Member State with which these OCTs are connected;

Amendment 67 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point d – indent 4 a (new)

- guarantees the coherence with EU’s external policies and objectives, including the Sustainable Development Goals, the European Consensus for Development and the EU’s Global Strategy for Foreign and Security Policy;

Amendment 68 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

(a a) developing countries;

Amendment 69 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1

The Programme shall be implemented by work programmes referred to in Article [108] of the Financial Regulation. In addition, the work programme shall give an indication of the amount allocated to each action and of the distribution of funds between the Member States and third countries associated to the Programme for the actions to be managed through the national agency. The work programme shall clarify the additional financial contribution for the promotion of the Programme's international dimension and how it is to be apportioned. The work programme shall be adopted by the Commission by means of an implementing act. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 31.

Amendment 70 #

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 4 a (new)

4a. The evaluation shall outline the Programme's contribution to development cooperation, highlighting in particular the progress made in relation to Sustainable Development Goal 4 'Quality Education'.

Amendment 71 #