9 Amendments of Theresa GRIFFIN related to 2016/2072(INI)
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas CCIs have dualmultiple values, as they preserve and promote cultural and linguistic diversity, and strengthen European and regional identity, while sustainingbuild social cohesion, andct as a driver of sustainable economic growth, contributinge substantially to investment, growth, innovation novation and create significandt employment opportunities in the EU economy;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas creative industries in Europe provide more than 12 million full- time jobs, which amounts to 7.5 % of the EU’'s work force, creating approximately EUR 509 billion in value added to GDP (5.3 % of the EU’'s total GVA) and in specific regions, creative industries represent a significantly higher percentage of GDP and employ a higher percentage of the local workforce;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas CCIs play an important role in creating vibrant and distinctive regions, which can help to improve the quality of life of citizens and be an important inward investment factor;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas employment in the cultural sector is unlikely to be offshored, as it is connected to specific cultural and historical competences; whereas CCIs contribute significantly and more than any other sector to youth employment and have proved to be most resilient during the post- 2008 economic crisis; recognises the important role of the European Social Fund in promoting youth employment and skills development;
Amendment 232 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on the Commission to promote and support the creation, improvement and expansion of infrastructure which is key to supporting creative industries in Europe, particularly ensuring the expansion of high speed broadband to rural and remote areas;
Amendment 247 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Recognises that many cities and regions across Europe have developed substantial plans for their local CCIs; calls on the Commission to draw on best practice from these strategies;
Amendment 272 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Highlights the potential of CCIs regarding youthe employment andof disadvantaged individuals, including young people, as well as reindustrialisation; calls on the Commission and the Member States to include the CCIs in the Youth Employment Initiative and to provide funds to facilitate careers and training in this sector;
Amendment 343 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Recognises the important role played by not-for-profit, cooperative and social enterprises in the CCIs and therefore, calls for any distinction in EU structural and social funding, which could limit the eligibility of these structures, to be avoided;
Amendment 358 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Recognises the vital multiplier effect that EU funding can have for CCIs, particularly in specific regions; Calls on the Commission to establish the cultural and creative industries as a horizontal priority within EU funding schemes, in particular Horizon 2020 and the ESIFs;