Activities of Marlene MIZZI related to 2015/2104(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
The role of the EU within the UN (A8-0308/2015 - Paavo Väyrynen)
Amendments (5)
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 e (new)
Paragraph 1 e (new)
1e. Stresses the important role of cultural diplomacy, cultural cooperation and education and cultural exchange in strengthening a common core of universal values;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 f (new)
Paragraph 1 f (new)
1f. Acknowledges that culture is at the heart of human development, playing an important role in the building of society, promoting democracy and social inclusion and a strong proponent of human rights and fundamental liberties; calls on the EU, in accordance with its powers and responsibilities, to incorporate cultural diversity and promotion of human rights as one of the central elements of international relations and, in particular, in the common European development cooperation and to ensure that any person who alleges that their cultural rights have been infringed has effective access to remedy;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 i (new)
Paragraph 1 i (new)
1i. In this regard, welcomes the Preparatory Action on culture in EU external relations as an important instrument in enhancing the role of culture as a strategic factor for human, social and economic development contributing to external policy objectives;
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 q (new)
Paragraph 1 q (new)
1q. Draws the attention to the importance of the "Declaration on promoting citizenship and the common values of freedom, tolerance and non- discrimination through education" adopted in Paris on March 2015 highlighting the need of fostering active dialogue between cultures as well as a global solidarity and mutual respect;
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Underlines that in order to strengthen the EU-UNESCO cooperation there is a need to go beyond the financial assistance and joint project management by enhancing partnership in the field of education and culture in a long term perspective; calls, therefore for the establishment of high level annual strategic dialogue with regards to tackling common challenges in a more sustainable way;