Activities of Michał BONI related to 2018/2111(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the implementation of the Treaty provisions related to EU citizenship PDF (264 KB) DOC (102 KB)
Amendments (18)
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. Whereas access to EU citizenship is gained through nationality of a Member State, which is regulated by national laws; whereas at the same time, rights and duties deriving from the EU citizenship are laid down by EU law and do not depend on Member States and hence cannot be limited in an unjustified manner by them;
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
C b. Whereas in the context of access to national citizenship, Member States should be governed by the principles of EU law, such as those of proportionality, rule of law and non-discrimination, which are well elaborated in the case law of the European Court of Justice;
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
C c. Whereas according to the Treaties, every EU citizen must receive equal attention from the EU institutions;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C d (new)
Recital C d (new)
C d. Whereas efforts to promote EU citizenship are linked to improvements in the quality of democracy within the Union, to the practical enjoyment of fundamental rights and freedoms, and to the opportunity for every citizen to participate in the democratic life of the Union;
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C e (new)
Recital C e (new)
C e. Whereas European citizens are directly represented in the European Parliament and have the democratic right to stand and vote in European elections, even when residing in another Member State;
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C f (new)
Recital C f (new)
C f. Whereas it is crucial to ensure that EU citizenship is regarded as a cherished privilege among the citizens, including by restoring citizens' confidence in EU project, a feeling which seems to have waned in recent years as reflected by rise of euro- sceptic political forces and lower turnout in European elections;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Underlines the role of mobility in the personal development of young people, by enhancing learning and cultural exchanges, improving understanding of active citizenship and its practice; encourages the Member States to support EU programmes promoting mobility;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9 b. Values the importance of culture, art and science as integral aspects of active EU citizenship; stresses their role in strengthening citizens’ shared sense of belonging to the Union, boosting mutual understanding and stimulating intercultural dialogue;
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9 c. Encourages raising of awareness of European values and rights among EU citizens of all ages through formal, non-formal and informal education in order to enhance intercultural understanding and solidarity in Europe;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Identifies with the notion that EU citizenship contributes to creating a more cohesive European society, thereby fostering mutual understanding, intercultural dialogue and transnational cooperation;
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19 b. Encourages Commission to increase 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 and stand for local, national and European election;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 c (new)
Paragraph 19 c (new)
19 c. Invites the Commission to exploit, in this regard, social media and digital tools with a special emphasis on increasing the participation of young people and persons with disabilities; calls for the development and implementation of e-democracy tools, such as online platforms, to involve citizens more directly in EU democratic life, thus fostering their engagement;
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 d (new)
Paragraph 19 d (new)
19 d. Supports the production and dissemination of press and multimedia in all official EU languages that focus on enhancing EU citizens’ awareness of their rights and strengthening their ability to enforce these rights effectively in each Member State;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 e (new)
Paragraph 19 e (new)
19 e. Considers that, given the increasing impact of social media on the lives of citizens, European institutions should continue to develop new mechanisms and public policies that are designed to protect the fundamental rights of individuals in the digital environment, focusing on their freedom of expression, their right to privacy and the protection of their good name, personal data and personal image;
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 f (new)
Paragraph 19 f (new)
19 f. Underlines that better and more focused information on European policies and on the impact of EU legislation on citizens’ daily lives would improve the turnout in European elections; recalls the need to promote participation in European elections by increasing the visibility of European political parties; reiterates that promoting participation in European elections is a shared responsibility of citizens, Member States and the EU;
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 g (new)
Paragraph 19 g (new)
19 g. Stresses that free media and access to a plurality of opinions are an indispensable part of a healthy democracy and that media literacy is crucial and should be developed at an early age; underlines the need for a defined EU policy to tackle anti-European propaganda and targeted misinformation;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 h (new)
Paragraph 19 h (new)
19 h. Emphasises that quality civic education for all ages (formal and informal) is crucial for the confident exercise of citizens’ democratic rights, proper functioning of a democratic society as well as for overcoming discrimination, prejudice, and gender inequality; thus, reiterates the need for investing in civic education;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 i (new)
Paragraph 19 i (new)
19 i. Welcomes the Rights and Values Programme as a valuable example of Union's active support for its values and rights deriving from EU citizenship and enshrined in the Treaties, including by way of supporting civil society organisations which promote and protect these rights and values;