Activities of Ildikó GÁLL-PELCZ related to 2011/2087(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Explanations of vote
Amendments (6)
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 – indent 1 (new)
Paragraph 2 – indent 1 (new)
- also points out that, in addition to considerations of setting a moral example and solidarity, volunteering can only be beneficial to a Member State from an economic standpoint (huge amounts of extra income); it also makes job creation easier and results in increased employment;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recalls that revenue in the area of sport is normally used to finance events and competitions, participating organisations, the construction and maintenance of infrastructure and the promotion of youth and amateur sport; points out, therefore, that organisers need to have the right to merchandise their events themselves, in a transparent way, in line with EU competition rules;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 – introductory part
Paragraph 8 – introductory part
8. Supports any form of self-regulation in the sport sectors aimed at reinforcing accountability, transparency and financial stability; considers it essential, for the credibility of this kind of regulation, that an effective system of scrutiny and a balanced mix of sanctions and incentives be implemented within a unified European system which will enable detection of the various kinds of corruption (bribery and the damaging effects of sports betting on the equitable nature of sport);
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 – indent 1 (new)
Paragraph 8 – indent 1 (new)
- stresses that the mutual recognition of courses and specialist training within a unified European framework for professionals working in sport as specialists (referees, coaches) is particularly important as it makes a long- term contribution to increasing competitiveness, which would in turn enable major revenue loss to be avoided;
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 – indent 2 (new)
Paragraph 8 – indent 2 (new)
- is of the opinion that continuing with incentives in the field of sport within the next multiannual financial framework would be desirable and justifiable, whether as part of an independent EU sports programme or as a sub- programme;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 – indent 3 (new)
Paragraph 8 – indent 3 (new)
- points out that the introduction by the Commission of satellite accounting in the sport sector is extremely timely, as it enables activities connected with sport to be assessed at national level in accordance with uniform standards, which makes it possible to detect anomalies and brings added value to the European economy and the single market;