Activities of Angel DZHAMBAZKI related to 2017/2069(INI)
Legal basis opinions (0)
Amendments (11)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises the role of education, training, culture and sport in promoting EU citizenship rights, active citizenship and solidarity, as well as in strengthening EU valuesour common European values, based on to Article 20 of the Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union and Article 9 of the Treaty on the European Union; acknowledges that through transnational and intercultural cooperation and exchange, EU programmes such as Erasmus+, the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme, Europe for Citizens and Creative Europe contribute to the above objectives;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Emphasises the importance of promoting the development of transferable skills through the Erasmus+ programme that enhance intercultural understanding and active participation in diverse societies;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Underlines the role of mobility in the personal development of young people by enhancing learning and cultural exchange, thereby improving understanding of active citizenship and its practise;encourages the Member States to support EU programmes promoting mobility;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the Commission’s intention to enhance citizens’ political engagement in the democratic life of the EU; encourages the promotion of democratic participation by intensifying citizens’ dialogue, enhancing citizens’ understanding of the role of EU legislation in their daily lives, and underlining their right to vote in local and European elections; invites the Commission to exploit, in this regard, social media and digital tools with a special emphasis on increasing participation of young people and persons with disabilities;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Recalls the importance of extending and deepening structured dialogue with Citizens concerning their rights, thereby identifying the obstacles citizens encounter in exercising these rights, and improving the monitoring and effectiveness of EU programmes and initiatives in this area;
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises the need to ensure that citizens with disabilities and vulnerable citizens can fully enjoy the rights and opportunities granted by EU citizenship; encourages all EU countriMember States to implement an EU Disability Card in order to facilitate the mobility of persons with disabilities in the EU;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Underlines the fact that the high youth unemployment rate and uncertain opportunities for the future remain a source of major concern for Europe's youth;recalls, in this context, the objectives set out in the Bratislava Declaration and Roadmap to « create a promising economic future for all, safeguard our way of life and provide better opportunities for youth »;calls on the Commission to continue its efforts to support young people by providing them with new opportunities in the field of education, training and employment;
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses the importance of volunteering as an essential component of programmes which foster active citizenship; encourages the development of curricula encompassing educational content and civic involvement as well as the recognition of volunteering as a credit - bearing activity;
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Encourages the Commission to continue its support for action and initiatives which promote citizens' rights and active citizenship;highlights the fact that new initiatives in this field should be complementary to the existing ones and not affect current programme budgets;
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10 b. Welcomes the Commission initiative to launch an e-learning tool to facilitate a better understanding and appropriate implementation of free movement rules for the use of local and regional authorities, and to create a 'Single Digital Gateway' to provide online information for citizens and businesses in the EU Single Market;notes that these tools should provide consistent and user- friendly information regarding Citizens' rights in the EU and their practical implementation;points out these tools should be connected with existing tools in this field such as Europe Direct and Your Europe;
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 e (new)
Paragraph 10 e (new)
10 e. Supports the production and dissemination of press and multimedia productions in all official EU languages, with a focus on enhancing EU Citizens' awareness of their rights and strengthening their ability to enforce these rights effectively;