BETA

Activities of Louise BOURS

Plenary speeches (53)

Authorisation for Austria to sign and ratify, and Malta to accede to, the Hague Convention of 15 November 1965 (A8-0018/2016 - Viktor Uspaskich)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2013/0177(NLE)
EU-San Marino agreement on the automatic exchange of financial account information (C8-0370/2015)
2016/11/22
Accession of Croatia to the Convention on the protection of the financial interests of the Union (A8-0019/2016 - Tomáš Zdechovský)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/0210(NLE)
European network of Employment Services, workers' access to mobility services and the further integration of labour markets (A8-0224/2015 - Heinz K. Becker)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2014/0002(COD)
Introduction of emergency autonomous trade measures for Tunisia (A8-0013/2016 - Marielle de Sarnez)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/0218(COD)
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2015/007 BE/Hainaut-Namur Glass (A8-0029/2016 - Tomáš Zdechovský)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2016/2013(BUD)
European Semester for economic policy coordination: Annual Growth Survey 2016 (A8-0030/2016 - Maria João Rodrigues)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/2285(INI)
European Semester for economic policy coordination: employment and social aspects in the Annual Growth Survey 2016 (A8-0031/2016 - Sofia Ribeiro)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/2330(INI)
Single Market governance within the European Semester 2016 (A8-0017/2016 - Catherine Stihler)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/2256(INI)
Opening of negotiations for an EU-Tunisia Free Trade Agreement (B8-0255/2016)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/2791(RSP)
Activities of the European Ombudsman in 2014 (A8-0020/2016 - Soledad Cabezón Ruiz)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/2231(INI)
European Central Bank annual report for 2014 (A8-0012/2016 - Notis Marias)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/2115(INI)
Opening of FTA negotiations with Australia and New Zealand (B8-0250/2016)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/2932(RSP)
Introduction of compatible systems for the registration of pet animals across Member States (RC-B8-0251/2016, B8-0251/2016, B8-0252/2016, B8-0253/2016, B8-0254/2016, B8-0256/2016)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2016/2540(RSP)
Humanitarian situation in Yemen (B8-0147/2016, RC-B8-0151/2016, B8-0151/2016, B8-0152/2016, B8-0153/2016, B8-0155/2016, B8-0158/2016, B8-0160/2016)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2016/2515(RSP)
New Strategy for gender equality and women's rights post-2015 (debate)
2016/11/22
EU-Kosovo Stabilisation and Association Agreement (A8-0372/2015 - Ulrike Lunacek)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/0094(NLE)
Association Agreements / Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreements with Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine (RC-B8-0068/2016, B8-0068/2016, B8-0069/2016, B8-0077/2016, B8-0078/2016, B8-0079/2016, B8-0080/2016)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/3032(RSP)
Mutual defence clause (Article 42(7) TEU) (RC-B8-0043/2016, B8-0043/2016, B8-0045/2016, B8-0051/2016, B8-0057/2016, B8-0058/2016, B8-0059/2016, B8-0060/2016)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/3034(RSP)
EU priorities for the UNHRC sessions in 2016 (RC-B8-0050/2016, B8-0050/2016, B8-0052/2016, B8-0056/2016, B8-0063/2016, B8-0064/2016, B8-0065/2016, B8-0066/2016)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/3035(RSP)
Activities of the Committee on Petitions 2014 (A8-0361/2015 - Lidia Joanna Geringer de Oedenberg)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2014/2218(INI)
Automated data exchange with regard to vehicle registration data (VRD) in Latvia (A8-0370/2015 - Claude Moraes)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/0813(CNS)
Presumption of innocence and right to be present at trial in criminal proceedings (A8-0133/2015 - Nathalie Griesbeck)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2013/0407(COD)
Personal protective equipment (A8-0148/2015 - Vicky Ford)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2014/0108(COD)
Appliances burning gaseous fuels (A8-0147/2015 - Catherine Stihler)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2014/0136(COD)
Cableway installations (A8-0063/2015 - Antonio López-Istúriz White)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2014/0107(COD)
Objection to delegated act on a scheme of generalised tariff preferences (B8-0044/2016)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/2995(DEA)
Objection to delegated act on the specific compositional and information requirements for processed cereal-based food and baby food (B8-0067/2016)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/2863(DEA)
Colombian peace process (RC-B8-0041/2016, B8-0041/2016, B8-0042/2016, B8-0053/2016, B8-0054/2016, B8-0055/2016, B8-0061/2016, B8-0062/2016)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/3033(RSP)
Equal opportunities and equal treatment of men and women in matters of employment and occupation (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2014/2160(INI)
Payment services in the internal market (A8-0266/2015 - Antonio Tajani)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2013/0264(COD)
Mortgage legislation and risky financial instruments in the EU: the case of Spain (B8-0987/2015)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/2740(RSP)
The death penalty (B8-0998/2015, B8-0998/2015, B8-0999/2015, B8-1001/2015, B8-1005/2015, B8-1006/2015, B8-1007/2015, B8-1008/2015)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/2879(RSP)
Lessons learned from the red mud disaster five years after the accident in Hungary (B8-0989/2015)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/2801(RSP)
Renewal of the EU Plan of action on Gender equality and Women's empowerment in development (B8-0988/2015)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/2754(RSP)
Equal opportunities and equal treatment of men and women in matters of employment and occupation (A8-0213/2015 - Anna Záborská)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2014/2160(INI)
The gender dimension of trafficking in human beings (debate)
2016/11/22
Assessment of the 2012 European Year for active ageing and solidarity between generations (A8-0241/2015 - Eduard Kukan)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2014/2255(INI)
Women's careers in science and university (A8-0235/2015 - Elissavet Vozemberg)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2014/2251(INI)
Empowering girls through education in the EU (A8-0206/2015 - Liliana Rodrigues)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2014/2250(INI)
ILO Forced Labour Convention: social policy (A8-0243/2015 - Patrick Le Hyaric)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2014/0259(NLE)
Promoting youth entrepreneurship through education and training (A8-0239/2015 - Michaela Šojdrová)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/2006(INI)
Towards an integrated approach to cultural heritage for Europe (A8-0207/2015 - Mircea Diaconu)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2014/2149(INI)
EU Strategy for equality between women and men post 2015 (A8-0163/2015 - Maria Noichl)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2014/2152(INI)
EU Strategy for equality between women and men post 2015 (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2014/2152(INI)
EU Strategy for equality between women and men post 2015 (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2014/2152(INI)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
2016/11/22
Ending the practice of early, forced marriage of girls (debate)
2016/11/22
Multiannual plan for the stocks of cod, herring and sprat in the Baltic Sea and the fisheries exploiting those stocks (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2014/0285(COD)
Landing obligation (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2013/0436(COD)
Progress on equality between women and men in the EU in 2013 (debate)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2014/2217(INI)
Zero tolerance for female genital mutilation (debate)
2016/11/22
Zero tolerance for female genital mutilation (debate)
2016/11/22

Institutional motions (1)

MOTION OF CENSURE ON THE COMMISSION MOTION OF CENSURE ON THE COMMISSION PDF (226 KB) DOC (55 KB)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2014/2197(INS)
Documents: PDF(226 KB) DOC(55 KB)

Oral questions (1)

VAT PDF (103 KB) DOC (24 KB)
2016/11/22
Documents: PDF(103 KB) DOC(24 KB)

Written questions (5)

EU information campaign spending in the UK PDF (4 KB) DOC (22 KB)
2016/11/22
Documents: PDF(4 KB) DOC(22 KB)
VAT on female hygiene products PDF (98 KB) DOC (23 KB)
2016/11/22
Documents: PDF(98 KB) DOC(23 KB)
Jean Monnet professors PDF (4 KB) DOC (22 KB)
2016/11/22
Documents: PDF(4 KB) DOC(22 KB)
EU funding for 'integration' in the UK PDF (4 KB) DOC (23 KB)
2016/11/22
Documents: PDF(4 KB) DOC(23 KB)
Erasmus PDF (4 KB) DOC (22 KB)
2016/11/22
Documents: PDF(4 KB) DOC(22 KB)

Amendments (84)

Amendment 349 #

2016/0151(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2010/13/EU
Article 1 – paragraph 1
(1) in Article 1, paragraph 1 is amended as follows: (a) the following: ‘(i) and 57 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, where the principal purpose of the service or a dissociable section thereof is devoted to providing programmes, under the editorial responsibility of a media service provider, in order to inform, entertain or educate, to the general public by electronic communications networks within the meaning of point (a) of Article 2 of Directive 2002/21/EC. Such an audiovisual media service is either a television broadcast as defined indeleted in point (a), point (ei) of this paragraph or an on-demand audiovisual media service as defined in point (g) of this paragraph;’ (b) ‘(aa) 'video-sharing platform service' means a service, as defined by Articles 56 and 57 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, which meets the following requirements: (i) of a large amount of programmes or user- generated videos, for which the video- sharing platform provider does not have editorial responsibility; (ii) content is determined by the provider of the service including by automatic means or algorithms, in particular by hosting, displaying, tagging and sequencing; (iii) the principal purpose of the service or a dissociable section thereof is devoted to providing programmes and user- generated videos to the general public, in order to inform, entertain or educate; (iv) electronic communications networks within the meaning of point (a) of Article 2 of Directive 2002/21/EC.;’ (c) following: ‘(b) moving images with or without sound constituting an individual item within a schedule or a catalogue established by a media service provider, including feature- length films, videos of short duration, sports events, situation comedies, documentaries, children’s programmes and original drama;’ (d) ‘(ba) 'user-generated video' means a set of moving images with or without sound constituting an individual item that is created and/or uploaded to a video- sharing platform by one or more users;’ (e) ‘(da) 'video-sharing platform provider' means the natural or legal person who provides a video-sharing platform service;’is replaced by a service as defined by Articles 56 the following point (aa) is inserted: the service consists of the storage the organisation of the stored the service is made available by point (b) is replaced by the ‘programme’ means a set of the following point (ba) is inserted: the following point (da) is inserted:
2016/10/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 430 #

2016/0151(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2010/13/EU
Article 2
(3) Article 2 is amended as follows: (a) replaced by the following: ‘(b) head office in one Member State but editorial decisions on the audiovisual media service are taken in another Member State, it shall be deemed to be established in the Member State where the majority of the workforce involved in the pursuit of the audiovisual media service activity operates;’ (b) the following paragraphs 5a and 5b are inserted: ‘5a. Member States shall communicate to the Commission a list of the audiovisual media service providers under their jurisdiction and the criteria set out in paragraphs 2 to 5 on which their jurisdiction is based. They shall subsequently inform the Commission without undue delay of any changes to that list. The Commission shall ensure that the competent independent regulatory authorities have access to this information. 5b. 4 of this Directive, the Member States concerned do not agree on which Member State has jurisdiction, they shall bring the matter to the Commission's attention without undue delay. The Commission may request the European Regulators Group for Audiovisual Media Services (ERGA) to provide an opinion on the matter within 15 working days from submission of the Commission's request. If the Commission requests an opinion from ERGA, the time-limits set out indeleted in paragraph 3, point (b) is if a media service provider has its Where, in applying Articles 3(5) and 4(5) shall be suspended until ERGA has adopted an opinion.;’
2016/10/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 476 #

2016/0151(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2010/13/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. Member States may only apply paragraph 2 where the following conditions are met: (a) the notification referred to in point (b) of this paragraph, the media service provider has, in the opinion of the Member State concerned, contravened point (a), (b) or (c) of paragraph 2 on at least two occasions; (b) notified the media service provider , the Member State which has jurisdiction over the provider and the Commission in writing of the alleged contraventions and of the measures it intends to take should any such alleged contraventions occur again; (c) State which has jurisdiction over the provider and the Commission have not produced an amicable settlement within one month of the notification provided for in point (b); (d) contravened point (a), (b) or (c) of paragraph 2 at least once after the notification provided for in point (b) of this paragraph; (e) the notifying Member State has respected the rights of defence of the media services provider concerned and, in particular, has given the media services provider the opportunity to express its views on the alleged contraventions and the measures that that Member State intends to take. It shall duly take into account those views as well as the views of the Member State of jurisdiction. Points (a) and (d) of paragraph 3 shall apply only in respect of linear services.deleted during the 12 months preceding the Member State concerned has consultations with the Member the media services provider has
2016/10/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 505 #

2016/0151(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2010/13/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 7
7. Without prejudice to the Member State’s possibility of proceeding with the measures referred to in paragraph 6, the Commission shall examine the compatibility of the notified measures with Union law in the shortest possible time. Where it comes to the conclusion that the measures are incompatible with Union law, the Commission shall require the Member State concerned to refrain from taking any intended measures or urgently to put an end to those measures.deleted
2016/10/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 511 #

2016/0151(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2010/13/EU
Article 3 - paragraph 8
8. Member States and the Commission shall regularly exchange experiences and best practices regarding the procedure set out in paragraphs 2 to 7 in the framework of the contact committee established pursuant to Article 29 and ERGA.;deleted
2016/10/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 513 #

2016/0151(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive 2010/13/EU
Article 4
(5) Article 4 is amended as follows: (a) paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: "1. require media service providers under their jurisdiction to comply with more detailed or stricter rules with regard to Articles 5, 6, 6a, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 19 to 26, 30 and 30a, provided that such rules are in compliance with Union law."; (b) second subparagraph is inserted after point (b) of the first subparagraph: "The Member State which took steps in accordance with points (a) and (b) of paragraph 2 should substantiate the grounds on which it bases its assessment of the alleged circumvention."; (c) by the following: "4. measures pursuant todeleted Member States shall remain free to in paragraph 3 only where, the following conditions are met: (a) the Member State in which the broadcaster is established of its intention to take such measures while substantiating the grounds on which it bases its assessment; (b) defence of the broadcaster concerned and, in particular, has given the broadcaster the opportunity to express its views on the alleged circumvention and the measures the notifying Member States intends to take; (c) having consulted ERGA, that the measures are compatible with Union law, in particular that assessments made by the Member State taking those measures under paragraphs 2 and 3 are correctly founded. 5. within 3 months following the notification provided for in point (a) of paragraph 4. That period shall begin on the day following the receipt of a complete notification. The notification shall be considered as complete if, within 3 months from its receipt, or from the receipt of any additional information requested, the Commission does not request any further information. Where the Commission considers the notification as incomplete, it shall request all necessary additional information. The Commission shall inform the Member State of the receipt of the response to that request. Where the Member State concerned does not provide the information requested within the period fixed by the Commission or provides incomplete information,paragraphs 4 and 5 are replaced A Member State may take it has notified the Commission and it has respected the rights of the Commission shall take a decision that the measures taken by the Member State in accordance with paragraph 3 are incompatible with Union law. If the Commission decides that the measures are incompatible with Union law, the Member State in question shall refrain from taking the intended measures."; (d) paragraph 7 is replaced by the following: "7. co-regulation and self-regulation through codes of conduct adopted at national level in the fields coordinated by this Directive to the extent permitted by their legal systems. Those codes shall be such that they are broadly accepted by the main stakeholders in the Member States concerned. The codes of conduct shall clearly and unambiguously set out their objectives. They shall provide for regular, transparent and independent monitoring and evaluation of the achievement of the objectives aimed at. They shall provide for effective enforcement, including when appropriate effective and proportionate sanctions. Draft Union codes of conduct referred to in Articles 6a (3), 9(2) and 9(4) and amendments or extensions to existing Union codes of conduct shall be submitted to the Commission by the signatories of these codes. The Commission may ask ERGA to give an opinion on the drafts, amendments or extensions of those codes. The Commission may publish those codes as appropriate.";s decided, after The Commission shall decide Member States shall encourage
2016/10/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 594 #

2016/0151(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Directive 2010/13/EU
Article 6 a – paragraph 3
3. The Commission and ERGA shall encourage media service providers to exchange best practices on co-regulatory systems across the Union. Where appropriate, the Commission shall facilitate the development of Union codes of conduct.;deleted
2016/10/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 620 #

2016/0151(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive 2010/13/EU
Article 9
(11) Article 9 is amended as follows: (a) paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: ‘2. Commission shall encourage the development of self- and co-regulatory codes of conduct regarding inappropriate audiovisual commercial communications, accompanying or included in programmes with a significant children’s audience, of foods and beverages containing nutrients and substances with a nutritional or physiological effect, excessive intakes of which in the overall diet are not recommended, in particular fat, trans- fatty acids, salt or sodium and sugars. Those codes should be used to effectively reduce the exposure of minors to audiovisual commercial communications of foods and beverages that are high in salt, sugars or fat or that otherwise do not fit national or international nutritional guidelines. Those codes should provide that the audiovisual commercial communications are not to emphasise the positive quality of the nutritional aspects of such foods and beverages. The Commission and ERGA shall encourage the exchange of best practices on self- and co-regulatory systems across the Union. Where appropriate, the Commission shall facilitate the development of Union codes of conduct.;’ (b) the following paragraphs 3 and 4 are inserted: ‘3. Member States and the Commission shall encourage the development of self- and co-regulatory codes of conduct regarding inappropriate audiovisual commercial communications for alcoholic beverages. Those codes should be used to effectively limit the exposure of minors to audiovisual commercial communications for alcoholic beverages. 4. The Commission and ERGA shall encourage the exchange of best practices on self- and co-regulatory systems across the Union. If considered appropriate, the Commission shall facilitate the development of Union codes of conduct.;’deleted Member States and the
2016/10/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 719 #

2016/0151(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
(15) Article 13 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 13 1. Member States shall ensure that providers of on-demand audiovisual media services under their jurisdiction secure at least a 20% share of European works in their catalogue and ensure prominence of these works. 2. providers of on-demand audiovisual media services under their jurisdiction to contribute financially to the production of European works, including via direct investment in content and contributions to national funds. Member States may require providers of on-demand audiovisual media services, targeting audiences in their territories, but established in other Member States to make such financial contributions. In this case, the financial contribution shall be based only on the revenues earned in the targeted Member States. If the Member State where the provider is established imposes a financial contribution, it shall take into account any financial contributions imposed by targeted Member States. Any financial contribution shall comply with Union law, in particular with State aid rules. 3. Member States shall report to the Commission by [date – no later than three years after adoption] at the latest and every two years thereafter on the implementation of paragraphs 1 and 2. 4. basis of the information provided by Member States and of an independent study, report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the application of paragraphs 1 and 2, taking into account the market and technological developments and the objective of cultural diversity. 5. requirements laid down in paragraphs 1 and 2 for providers with a low turnover or low audience or if they are small and micro enterprises. Member States may also waive such requirements in cases where they would be impracticable or unjustified by reason of the nature or theme of the on-demand audiovisual media services.’deleted Member States may require The Commission shall, on the Member States shall waive the
2016/10/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 836 #

2016/0151(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Directive 2010/13/EU
Chapter IX a (new)
(19) the following Chapter IXa is inserdeleted:.
2016/10/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 975 #

2016/0151(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2010/13/EU
Article 30
(21) Article 30 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 30 1. designate one or more independent national regulatory authorities.deleted Each Member States shall ensure that they are legally distinct and functionally independent of any other public or private body. This shall be without prejudice to the possibility for Member States to set up regulators having oversight over different sectors. 2. national regulatory authorities exercise their powers impartially and transparently and in accordance with the objectives of this Directive, in particular media pluralism, cultural diversity, consumer protection, internal market and the promotion of fair competition. National regulatory authorities shall not seek or take instructions from any other body in relation to the exercise of the tasks assigned to them under national law implementing Union law. This shall not prevent supervision in accordance with national constitutional law. 3. the independent regulatory authorities, as well as the ways of making them accountable shall be clearly defined in law. 4. national regulatory authorities have adequate enforcement powers to carry out their functions effectively. 5. authority or the members of the collegiate body fulfilling that function within a national regulatory authority, may be dismissed only if they no longer fulfil the conditions required for the performance of their duties which are laid down in advance in national law. A dismissal decision shall be made public and a statement of reasons shall be made available. 6. independent national regulatory authorities have separate annual budgets. The budgets shall be made public.Member States shall ensure that The competences and powers of Member States shall ensure that The Head of a national regulatory Member States shall also ensure that national regulatory authorities have adequate financial and human resources to enable them to carry out the task assigned to them and to actively participate in and contribute to ERGA. 7. effective mechanisms exist at national level under which any user or media services provider or video-sharing platform provider who is affected by a decision of a national regulatory authority has the right of appeal against the decision to an appeal body. The appeal body shall be independent of the parties involved in the appeal. That appeal body, which should be a court, shall have the appropriate expertise to enable it to carry out its functions effectively. Member States shall ensure that the merits of the case are duly taken into account and that there is an effective appeal mechanism. Pending the outcome of the appeal, the decision of the national regulatory authority shall stand, unless interim measures are granted in accordance with national law.’Member States shall ensure that
2016/10/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 1014 #

2016/0151(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Directive 2010/13/EU
Article 30 a (new)
(22) the following Article 30a is inserted: ‘Article 30a 1. The European Regulators Group for Audiovisual Media Services (ERGA) is hereby established. 2. independent regulatory authorities in the field of audiovisual media services. They shall be represented by the heads or by nominated high level representatives of the national regulatory authority with primary responsibility for overseeing audiovisual media services, or in cases where there is no national regulatory authority, by other representatives as chosen through their procedures. A Commission representative shall participate in the group meetings. 3. ERGA's shall have the following tasks: (a) Commission in its work to ensure a consistent implementation in all Member States of the regulatory framework for audiovisual media services; (b) Commission as to any matter related to audiovisual media services within the Commission's competence. If justified in order to advise the Commission on certain issues, the group may consult market participants, consumers and end-users in order to collect the necessary information; (c) to provide for an exchange of experience and good practice as to the application of the regulatory framework for audiovisual media services; (d) members with the information necessary for the application of this Directive, in particular as regards Articles 3 and 4 thereof; (e) to give opinions, when requested by the Commission, on the issues envisaged in Articles 2(5b), 6a(3), 9(2), 9(4) and on any matter relating to audiovisual media services, in particular on the protection of minors and incitement to hatred."; 4. empowered to adopt, by means of an implementing act, the rules of procedure for ERGA.;’deleted It shall be composed of national to advise and assist the to advise and assist the to cooperate and provide its The Commission shall be
2016/10/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 1035 #

2016/0151(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 23
Directive 2010/13/EU
Article 33
(23) Article 33 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 33 The Commission shall monitor Member States' application of the Directive, including its application of co-regulation and self-regulation through codes adopted at national level. By [date – no later than four years after adoption] at the latest, and every three years thereafter, the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament, to the Council and to the European Economic and Social Committee a report on the application of this Directive. By [date - no later than 10 years after adoption] at the latest, the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and the Council an ex post evaluation, accompanied where appropriate by proposals for its review, in order to measure the impact of the Directive and its added value.’deleted
2016/10/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 1044 #

2016/0151(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by [date – no later than 1five years after entry into force] at the latest. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.
2016/10/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 4 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A
A. whereas the Europe for Citizens programme is a unique and highly symbolic programme, as it is a listening exercise on civil society’s debate and critical thinking about the European project;deleted
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 10 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas the Europe for Citizens programme aims tohas a budget of EUR 185 468 000, but is failing as a programme to achieve its aims of strengthening a sense of European citizenship, enhance mutual tolerance and promote a better understanding of the EUwhich was reflected within the result of Brexit, showing the discontent amongst the people;
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 22 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas the current rise of ‘Euroscepticism’ – which culminated recently in the vote in favour of Brexit – reinforces the need to encourage civic participation and to launch an in-depth debate on European values, while highlighting the opportunities brought about by belonging to the EUidea that citizens should not need to be enticed by 'opportunities' in order to support the EU; whereas Euroscepticism does not equate to lack of knowledge of the EU, but is merely acceptant of the EU's flaws;
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 32 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E
E. whereas Article 20 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) establishes the fundamental status of Union citizenship and details the rights attached to it, and whereas in order to empower citizens to fully enjoy these rights, a better understanding of the EU is an importanat 'Citizenship of the Union shall be additional to and not preconditionplace national citizenship';
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 39 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G
G. whereas the ex-post evaluation conducted by the Commission confirmed the relevance of the programme’s objectives and the fact that, as it is distinct from other programmes in terms of its scope, objectives, activities and target groups, it enabled initiatives that could not have been funded elsewhere;deleted
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 41 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H
H. whereas following the budgetary cuts resulting from the negotiations on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2014-2020, the financial envelope for the Europe for Citizens programme was reduced by around EUR 29.5 million, and whereas the limited financial envelope of EUR 185.47 million for the programme only represents 0.0171 % of the MFF;deleted
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 45 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital I
I. whereas as a consequence of the reduction in the financial envelope, the number of projects that were able to be financed in 2014 fell by almost 25% compared to the previous programme;deleted
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 48 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital J
J. whereas further synergies with other programmes and better communication with other DGs are needed in order to reduce overlap and reinforce the impact of the programme;deleted
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 56 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that the overall funding available (of EUR 185.47 million) to the only programme entirely dedicated to European citizenship, i.e. the Europe for Citizens programme, is negligible in comparison with other education and culture programmes, such as Creative Europe (EUR 1.46 billion) and Erasmus + (EUR 14.7 billion)Europe for Citizens programme, is a vast amount of taxpayers money, and is completely unnecessary;
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 60 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Recognises that the main obstacle to the successful implementation of the programme is the insufficient financial allocation and deeply regrets that it was cut by 13.7 % under the MFF 2014-2020, which has dramatically reduced the number of financeable projects and means that the high demand cannot be met, causing frustration among candidates with valuable projects;deleted
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 66 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that, owing to budgetary constraints, the total number of funded projects is too small to achieve the programme’s ambitious goals and that only around 6 % of the European Remembrance and Civil Society projects were able to be financed in 2015, which is very low in comparison to the Creative Europe programme results for the same year (19.64 % for Culture and 45.6 % for MEDIA); indicates that the funding for these two strands of the Europe for Citizens programme should be substantially increased;deleted
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 74 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. WelcomesDisapproves of the Europe for Citizens newsletter and the database on funded projects, launched by the Commission, as this amounts to waste of resources;
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 77 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights the fact that the Europe for Citizens’ National Contact Points (NCPs) have an important role in raising awareness and providing support and guidance to potential applicants (in particular first-time applicants in target countries);deleted
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 79 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the multidisciplinary approach of the programme, its clear and simple application form and reporting requirements and its focus on specific activities;deleted
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 89 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Considers that, given the low rate of success of the European Remembrance and Civil Society projects in the Europe for Citizens programme (6 %, as against 19.64 % for Culture and 45.6 % for MEDIA in the Creative Europe programme), a 60 % increase in the current budget would be necessary in order to achieve a target rate of 20 % of funded projects; calls, therefore, on the Commission, the Council and the Member States to consider a total financial envelope of approximately EUR 300 million for the Europe for Citizens programme under the next MFF;deleted
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 98 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Recommends that another source of funding be found for the Europe for Citizens Initiative (ECI), which is currently financed under the Europe for Citizens budget;deleted
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 108 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to gather together all useful information regarding the Europe for Citizens programme (programme guide, priorities, calls for proposals, ongoing and past projects, outcome and lessons learned, newsletter), along with all the programmes, actions, grants and structural funds that come under the umbrella of European citizenship (such as the European Citizens’ Initiative and the European Voluntary Service), in a unique, user- friendly communication portal (one-stop- shop online platform); recommends that this platform should be used as a public register of the beneficiaries’ contact details and as a tool to access the projects’ descriptions and to find partners in other countries;deleted
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 112 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to implement an engaging communication strategy for European citizenship by using social networks, constantly updating the content and reaching new audiences in the participating countries, especially those in which the level of participation is lower;deleted
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 119 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Urges the participating countries which have not yet done so to designate a national contact point; recommends reinforcing the coordination and synergy among these countries, the Member States and the Commission;deleted
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 154 #

2015/2329(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Recommends more internationalisation of the programme and proposes to promote cooperation between organisations in the EU and in neighbouring countries;deleted
2016/11/21
Committee: CULT
Amendment 22 #

2015/2281(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas not all Member States are facing the same type and level of challenges, and this means that any recommendations proposed for education and training should be flexible and should be tailored to national economies, demographies and cultureshowever it is solely for Member States to address without interference from the EU;
2016/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 48 #

2015/2281(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the proposed extension of the work cycle from 3 years to 5, aimed at reducing the reporting workload and enhancing implementation of the long- term strategic goals;deleted
2016/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 54 #

2015/2281(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the new generation of ET2020 Working Groups, and calls on the Commission to improve the representation of different stakeholders in those groups, notably by including more education experts; stresses the need for better dissemination of the groups’ deliverables, at both national and EU level;deleted
2016/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 59 #

2015/2281(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the strengthening of the steering role of the informal bodies - in particular the High Level Group and the Director-General groupings - within ET2020, as well as the creation of feedback loops linking the High Level Group, the Director-General groupings and the Working Groups;deleted
2016/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 63 #

2015/2281(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for the setting-up of an informal coordination body which would include the Director-General of the Commission’s DG for Education and Culture (DG EAC), the Directors responsible for education in other DGs, and stakeholder representatives, and would hold high-level meetings to ensure coordination of work, policy coherence and the follow-up of recommendations issued by formal and informal ET2020 bodies;deleted
2016/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 82 #

2015/2281(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Points out the value of a community- based approach to education and strong links between schools and families; calls for the wider participation of relevant actors (such as the European Parents Association) in the work of ET2020;
2016/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 98 #

2015/2281(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Is concerned at the fact that the quality of teacher education is lagging behind, in terms of range and complexity, with regard to competences that are necessary for teaching today, and welcomes the choice of support for educators as a priority area for ET2020; encourages Member States to adapt their initial teacher training and in-service development programmes and to make better use of peer-learning activities between Member States;deleted
2016/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 146 #

2015/2281(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Notes that the side-effects of the Bologna process and student mobility are largely ignored and are not being tackled head-on, and advocates broader involvement of the university community in the ET2020 work cycle;deleted
2016/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 164 #

2015/2281(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Advocates a shift to conceiving mobility programmes in terms of qualitative outcomes that respond to priorities and primarily serve learning objectives; calls for the proper implementation of the proposals of the European Quality Charter for Mobility and for better use of the tools of internationalisation at home;deleted
2016/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 181 #

2015/2281(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses that the challenges posed by migration to European educational systems should be addressed at both European and national level, since failure to provide migrants with education and training constitutes a risk to their employability, their development of knowledge of the host country’s cultural canons and values, and their integrationsolely at national level;
2016/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 190 #

2015/2281(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Emphasises the need to designate specific contact persons for migrant and refugee education within Member States’ education ministries and the Commission’s DG EAC;deleted
2016/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 206 #

2015/2281(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Supports the idea of setting up helpdesks for teachers offering them timely support in handling various types of diversity in the classroom and guidance when they are confronted with students at risk of being radicalised; calls for the creation of synergies between the ET2020 Working Groups and the Radicalisation Awareness Network (RAN) Working Group on Education;deleted
2016/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 213 #

2015/2281(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses the need for more language- based learning programmes; calls for efforts to develop validation and accreditation mechanisms for the qualifications of migrants, since many of those entering the EU come with no proof of their formal qualifications;deleted
2016/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 223 #

2015/2281(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to facilitate measures for migrant students enrolling at university level; welcomes the initiatives adopted in this regard by a number of European universities;deleted
2016/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 231 #

2015/2281(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
25. Considers that the Science4Refugees programme should be further developed as regards its efficiency evaluation; advocates support at EU and national level for non-profit institutions providing assistance to migrant academics;deleted
2016/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 240 #

2015/2281(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
26. Notes that the ‘brain drain’ effect linked to mobility poses risks for Member States, especially those in central/eastern and southern Europe, and expresses its concern at the failure of the ET 2020 Working Groups to adequately address the concept of unbalanced mobility;
2016/03/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 38 #

2015/2228(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that gender mainstreaming at all levels of the education system is needed, including assessing the implications for girls and boys, women and men of any planned action and the need to let the concerns and experiences of all, form the design, implementation and evaluation of policies;deleted
2015/11/19
Committee: CULT
Amendment 50 #

2015/2228(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that in all Member States the risk of poverty and social exclusion among children is strongly linked to their parents’ level of education, and in particular to that of their mothers, their situation in the labour market and their social conditions; pPoints out that a lack of education is a major risk factor for child poverty and social exclusion; notes that a number of family-related factors such as family instability and lifestyle, single parenthood, poor living conditions, physical and mental health problems and domestic violence can, moreover, increase the likelihood of young people giving up education and training prematurely;
2015/11/19
Committee: CULT
Amendment 69 #

2015/2228(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Affirms that in comparison to girls, boys are almost twice as likely to leave school with low or no qualifications but that socio-economic background and status seem to be a stronger predictor of educational achievement than gender alone.deleted
2015/11/19
Committee: CULT
Amendment 14 #

2015/2139(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A
A. whereas the EUEurope represents an immense richness of cultural, social and linguistic diversity; whereas, in this context, the shared values that hold together our societies, such as freedom, fairness, democracy, human rights, the rule of law, tolerance and solidarity, are crucial for Europe’s future;
2015/10/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 54 #

2015/2139(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Advocates that fostering an intercultural and interfaith approach in the educational field is needed in order to address and promote multiculturalism, integration and social cohesion;
2015/10/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 71 #

2015/2139(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that cultural dialogue and diversity should be integrated in a transversal way in all EU policy areas that impact on EU fundamental values;deleted
2015/10/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 150 #

2015/2139(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Notes that while it is legitimate for governments to address criminal activities, punitive measures should not violate fundamental rights;deleted
2015/10/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 184 #

2015/2139(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the Commission and the Council to adopt intercultural dialogue as a political objective and guarantee EU support through various policy measures, initiatives and funds;deleted
2015/10/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 189 #

2015/2139(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Encourages the Member States to fully exploit EU financial instruments, programmes and initiatives for the promotion and support of intercultural dialogue and cultural diversity;deleted
2015/10/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 6 #

2015/2138(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas, according to a 2014 Eurobarometer opinion poll, 44% of European Union citizens feel that they have limited understanding of how the EU works11 ; whereas only 42.61% of EU citizens and only 27.8% of 18-24 year-olds voted in the last European Parliament elections, representing the lowest voter turnout since 197912 ; whereas this proves that there is no common European identity or demos; __________________ 11 http://ec.europa.eu/public_opinion/archives /eb/eb81/eb81_publ_en.pdf, p. 117. 12 http://www.eprs.sso.ep.parl.union.eu/lis/lis rep/13-EPRS- publications/2015/COMM_STUD_558351 _UpdateReview-EN.pdf, p. 43-45.
2015/11/26
Committee: CULT
Amendment 11 #

2015/2138(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas poor knowledge about the EU and its values may contribute to the perception of a democratic deficit and widespread Euroscepticism in Member States;deleted
2015/11/26
Committee: CULT
Amendment 19 #

2015/2138(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas widespread Euroscepticism in Member States is growing due to citizens recognising the anti-democratic nature of the European Union;
2015/11/26
Committee: CULT
Amendment 27 #

2015/2138(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas increased awareness about the free movement of people and services within the Union and EU mobility programmes can help to create a sense of belonging to the EU, community spirit and acceptance of multicultural and multinational societies;deleted
2015/11/26
Committee: CULT
Amendment 36 #

2015/2138(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E
E. whereas the majority of Member States have integrated learning about the EU into their curricula and teacher training programmes; whereas disparities between and withinany decision on teacher training or curriculum programmes remains solely as a Member States continue to existmpetence;
2015/11/26
Committee: CULT
Amendment 46 #

2015/2138(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines the increasing importance of a European dimension in education, while stressing the need for a broad understanding of the concept which takes into account its complex, dynamic and multi-layered nature, with learning about the EU at school being a crucial component;deleted
2015/11/26
Committee: CULT
Amendment 52 #

2015/2138(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that an EU dimension in education can help reconnect the EU with its citizens, deepen the role of the values set out in Article 2 TEU, and strengthen the voice of the Union in an interdependent world;deleted
2015/11/26
Committee: CULT
Amendment 62 #

2015/2138(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that the EU should be more visible in teaching materials, given its impact on the everyday life of its citizens; considers that content explicitly related to the EU can add substantial value to school curricula; emphasises the need to use active and participative teaching methods tailored to learners’ levels, needs and interests;deleted
2015/11/26
Committee: CULT
Amendment 71 #

2015/2138(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that any EU dimension in education should enable learners not only to acquire knowledge, but also to engage in a critical reflection on the EU, including EU decision-making processes and how these influence their Member State and their democratic participationnot be biased;
2015/11/26
Committee: CULT
Amendment 79 #

2015/2138(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Draws attention to the fact that the EU has been shaped by its Member States with their unique histories and cultures, and that the development of the Union remains inextricably linked with its Member States; notes that the impact of the EU on Member States is considerable, and that learning about the EU at school should reflect both the role of Member States in the development of the EU and the influence of the EU on national developments;deleted
2015/11/26
Committee: CULT
Amendment 84 #

2015/2138(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Recalls the need to ensure, enhance and broaden initial and ongoing professional development opportunities for teachers and educators in order to enable them to incorporate an EU dimension into their teaching, in particular with regard to citizenship education;deleted
2015/11/26
Committee: CULT
Amendment 96 #

2015/2138(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for an urgent renewal and strengthening of EU citizenship and political education across the Member States, with the aim of equipping learners with relevant knowledge, skills and competences, and empowering them to exercise their democratic rights and responsibilities, to value diversity, and to be active and responsible citizens;deleted
2015/11/26
Committee: CULT
Amendment 108 #

2015/2138(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Points out that increased student and parent participation in school governance can contribute to tackling discrimination and strengthening sustainable participatory democracy and citizenship, and to fostering trust and cooperation between various actors; calls on educational institutions to introduce, and increase the scope of, democratic governance, since democracy has to be learned and livedhighlights that any decision regarding educational governance is solely a Member State competence;
2015/11/26
Committee: CULT
Amendment 116 #

2015/2138(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Highlights the role of non-formal and informal learning, including youth work and adult learning, in developing social and civic competences and shaping responsible and active European citizens; underlines the need to recognise such competences within formal learning and to create closer links between formal, non-formal and informal learning;
2015/11/26
Committee: CULT
Amendment 126 #

2015/2138(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Underlines the major role of Erasmus+, Europe for Citizens and Creative Europe in promoting education and training, language skills, active citizenship, cultural awareness, intercultural understanding and many other valuable skills and competences; stresses the need for sufficient financial support for these programmes and wider access to mobility;deleted
2015/11/26
Committee: CULT
Amendment 143 #

2015/2138(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the Commission’s 2016 Work Programme for the implementation of the Erasmus+ Programme and its commitment to concrete actions following up on the Paris Declaration;deleted
2015/11/26
Committee: CULT
Amendment 146 #

2015/2138(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to closely monitor the impact of EU programmes on developing participants’ sense of citizenship and civic participation;deleted
2015/11/26
Committee: CULT
Amendment 153 #

2015/2138(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Encourages the Commission to continue its support for efforts to develop and promote an EU dimension in education, and to actively disseminate information – including information on relevant funding opportunities and available studies and reports – to key stakeholders;deleted
2015/11/26
Committee: CULT
Amendment 162 #

2015/2138(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to support and facilitate networks that promote, and are involved in, learning about the EU at national level, as well as exchanges of best practice between these networks at Union level, and to identify areas of improvement;deleted
2015/11/26
Committee: CULT
Amendment 169 #

2015/2138(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Asks the Commission to further develop the eTwinning, EPALE and School Education Gateway virtual platforms, and to continue supporting and developing digital platforms such as Teachers’ Corner in order to facilitate access to relevant, easy-to-use and up-to- date teaching materials;deleted
2015/11/26
Committee: CULT
Amendment 178 #

2015/2138(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Encourages Member States to support, review and update their education systems and all forms of EU-related curricula content at all levels of education – including vocational education and training – with a view to strengthening the EU dimension in close collaboration with all relevant actors at EU, national, regional and local level;deleted
2015/11/26
Committee: CULT
Amendment 193 #

2015/2138(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Asks Member States to take further action to promote multi-cultural, non- discriminatory and inclusive education and citizenship values in school and university curricula;deleted
2015/11/26
Committee: CULT
Amendment 200 #

2015/2138(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on Member States to increase investment in education and to provide the necessary support for schools and teachers to carry out and continuously develop an EU dimension in education;deleted
2015/11/26
Committee: CULT
Amendment 215 #

2015/2138(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Considers that Member States, in consultation with educational actors, should seek opportunities to exchange ideas and examples of good practice in integrating an EU dimension into their educational programmes in order to enable young people to see the Union as an integral part of their living environment;
2015/11/26
Committee: CULT
Amendment 220 #

2015/2138(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Urges Member States to acknowledge and support social partners and civil society organisations in bridging the gap between the EU and its citizens;deleted
2015/11/26
Committee: CULT