4 Amendments of Kostas CHRYSOGONOS related to 2015/2329(INI)
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes warmly the 2 791 applications submitted under the Europe for Citizens programme in 2015, and suggests in accordance with article 11 of the Treaty on European Union, which introduces an important dimension of participatory democracy, increasing participation in the coming years by making promotional campaigns for domestic media setting out clear information on the priorities and accessibility of the programme; proposes allowing applicants to use e-participation tools;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that this programme should contribute to citizens' understanding of the Union, its history and diversity as well as to foster European citizenship and to improve conditions for civic and democratic participation at Union level; moreover it should raise awareness of remembrance, common history and values and of the Union's aim to promote peace, ensuring in general a broader understanding of the history of the European Union and its origins also in the aftermath of two world wars; it should also encourage democratic and civic participation of citizens at Union level, by developing citizens' understanding of the Union policy making-process and promoting opportunities for societal and intercultural engagement and volunteering at Union level; this could be achieved for example by organising promotional awareness campaigns, stimulating debate, reflection and development of networks;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that the objectives of the Europe for Citizens programme are similar and complementary to those of the European Citizens’ Initiative, in particular the aspiration to get citizens involved in EU work; believes, for that reason, that efforts should be made to link up the twose or other related programmes, possibly by means of exchanges of experience;
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Points out that participation in the programme by countries seeking EU membership would lead to better mutual understanding and closer cooperation; proposes, therefore, that thought should be given to promoting projects involving cooperation between EU NGOs and NGOs from Eastern Partnership countries and other countries seeking EU membership in order to bring EU closer to citizens.