Activities of Andrew LEWER related to 2014/2149(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Towards an integrated approach to cultural heritage for Europe (A8-0207/2015 - Mircea Diaconu)
Amendments (17)
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the promotion of culture, cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue acts as a catalyst for cooperation between Member States;
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas enhancing European cultural and linguistic diversity, promoting Europe’s cultural heritage, and strengthening the competitiveness of the European cultural and creative sectors aim to promote smart, sustainable and inclusive growth;
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas cultural heritage projects are often examples of innovative and sustainable economic activities which develop businesses and research capabilities of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs);
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas policies for the maintenance, restoration, accessibility and exploitation of cultural heritage are primarily national or local responsibilities, but cultural heritage is nonetheless directly addressed in several EU policies, including those concerning agriculture and research and innovation;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers it of paramount importance to use the available resources for supporting, enhancing and promoting cultural heritage on the basis of an integrated and holistic approach, while taking into account the cultural, economic, social, environmental and scientific components;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point a
Paragraph 2 – point a
(a) in line with the current Commission working methods of working across sectors and in a flexible manner, establish a common approach within the Commission through improved cooperation between the different policy areas dealing with cultural heritage; report back to Parliament on the results of this closer cooperation;
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Emphasises that economic potential of culture should not be seen as ancillary to the tourism sector; warns Member States against this narrow tourist-oriented view on cultural heritage and encourages them to approach heritage objects and areas with a sustainable local development model, where touristic development is integrated within a wider development strategy thereby encouraging less invasive and higher value-added forms of tourism;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Encourages Member States to work together with regional and local authorities in order to maximise the value of cultural heritage in our societyies and its contribution to jobs and growth in the EU;
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Draws attention to the need to promote mobility opportunitiand exchange of experiences for those working in the cultural heritage sector;
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Highlights the potential of the digitisation of cultural heritage, both as a tool for preserving our past and as generating research opportunities, job creation and economic development; recognises that the development of innovative techniques brings new opportunities for heritage promotion and better social inclusion, as they enable access to stories embodied in heritage to those deprived of such possibilities (disabled people or those living in remote areas); stresses that digital access can never replace part of the pleasure of traditional, analogue access to original heritage, nor the social benefits which brings access to museums, historic sites, libraries, theatres, such as intergenerational transmission of heritage, and encourage Member States to promote and support citizens’ participation in traditional cultural activities;
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Affirms that religious heritage constitutes an intangible part of European cultural heritage; stresses that importance of places, practices and objects linked to religious practices should not be disregarded in a discourse of European cultural heritage or be subjected to any form of discriminative treatment;
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Stresses the importance to develop a true democratic and participative narrative for European heritage, including that of religious and ethnic minorities; draws attention to the presence of heritage sites which embed different or contested pasts and highlights that reconciliation processes should not lead to a suppression of historical consciousness of communities; invites the Member States to reflect on the ethics and methods of presentation of the cultural heritage and take into account diversity of interpretations;
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Draws attention to the threats raised by climate changeserious environmental threats, affecting an important number of sites within the European Union; urges that the consequences of climate change and human pressure on heritage preservation and restoration methods should be takes into account by Members States in their long-term funding strategies for culture, education and research;
Amendment 155 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Stresses the importance of preserving traditional forms of promoting culture;
Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23b. Highlights the importance in improving accessibility to cultural heritage sites for people with disabilities;
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 c (new)
Paragraph 23 c (new)
23c. Stresses that increased centralisation of cultural heritage policies could result in reduced creativity, plurality and diversity;
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 d (new)
Paragraph 23 d (new)
23d. Stresses the importance in preventing cultural discrimination of religious and ethnic minorities;