Activities of Notis MARIAS related to 2015/2329(INI)
Plenary speeches (2)
Implementation of the Europe for Citizens programme (debate) EL
Implementation of the Europe for Citizens programme (A8-0017/2017 - María Teresa Giménez Barbat) EL
Amendments (16)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
– having regard to the Protocol (No 1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) on the role of National Parliaments in the European Union,
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 b (new)
Citation 1 b (new)
– having regard to Protocol (No 2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) on the application of the principles of Subsidiarity and Proportionality,
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Repeats its call for an independent and stronger role in setting the priorities and objectives of the programme, and recommends further simplifying its language to make it widely accessible;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. WelcomNotes the simplification of the programme structure, for example through multiannual priority-setting which, overall, has made it simpler for interested citizens and organisations to apply, as well as a number of new financial arrangements, such as a system of lump-sum payments, that have reduced the administrative burden on beneficiaries;
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the Europe for Citizens programme aims to strengthen a sense of European citizenship, enhance mutual tolerance and promote a better understanding of the EUpromote better understanding of the EU and public participation in its decision-making processes;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that thecertain 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 two programmes, possibly by means of exchanges of experience;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Requests the Commission and the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) to assess the impact that a number ofthe budgetary arrangements have had on applicants and potential eligible applicants;
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
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 opportunitieis justified in the light of the neoliberal policies adopted by the EU leadership that have, inter alia, effectively excluded the majority of citizens bfrought about by belonging to the EUm the political process;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Invites the Commission and the EACEA to come up with a realistic strategy for the medium and long term and to weigh up different options, such as a redefinition ofredefine programme goals to make them more specific or an increase in funding to bring it more in line with programme ambitions;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission, the EACEA, NCPs and programme beneficiaries to make additionalimmediate efforts to enhance visibility and communication. the effectiveness of the programme.
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital Ι a (new)
Recital Ι a (new)
Ia. Repeats its call for a stronger role in setting the priorities and objectives of the programme; stresses that priorities must be set in an impartial manner and independently of political factors;
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the strong focus on citizens and societal aspects of the EU, allowing EU institutions to directly engage with civil society on the ground; highlights within the priorities of the programme the importance of projects focused on current challenges for Europethe citizens, on issues such as migration, social inclusion and fintercultural dialoguance;
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 155 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21