2 Amendments of Monika PANAYOTOVA related to 2013/2167(INI)
Amendment 56 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Reminds that the cultural aspect of diplomatic and foreign relations gives the possibility for a more targeted image projection of the EU on the global stage and the creation of a common external European cultural identity based on the principle "united in diversity"; highlights that a strategic approach to the cultural aspect of EU foreign affairs is necessary in order to fully utilise this potential;
Amendment 57 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Notes that culture is a potent instrument that can have an added value to EU diplomatic and foreign relations and calls for strengthening capacity building in terms of cultural skills through training of EU diplomats so as to guarantee that they are well equipped to be EU's cultural ambassadors.