Activities of Notis MARIAS related to 2016/2072(INI)
Plenary speeches (2)
A coherent EU policy for cultural and creative industries (A8-0357/2016 - Christian Ehler, Luigi Morgano) EL
A coherent EU policy for cultural and creative industries (short presentation) (debate) EL
Amendments (20)
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
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1. UnderlinStresses that cultural and creative industries (CCIs) operate in a constantly evolving environment dominated by the development and use of digital Information Communication Technology on a global scale;
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
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Recital Α
Α. whereas in its communication ‘Promoting cultural and creative sectors for growth and jobs in the EU’17, the Commission recognisesshould give greater importance to the key role of cultural and creative industries (CCIs)18 for the social and economic development of the EU; __________________ 17 18COM(2012)537 final. COM(2012)537 final. 18 Referred to in the Commission Referred to in the Commission communication as: architecture, archives and libraries, artistic crafts, audio-visual (including film, television, video games and multimedia), cultural heritage, design (including fashion design), festivals, music, performing and visual arts, publishing and radio.
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion
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2. Considers that the digital environment may offers new opportunities for creators to produce and distribute their works to a wider public at a lower cost, independently of physical and geographical constraints;
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
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Recital Β
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
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Recital C
C. whereas cultural diplomacy strengthens the bilateral relations between European and third countries and builds bridges between societies and contribute to better mutual understanding;
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion
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3. Recalls in this context that CCIs predominantly consist of a myriad of micro-, small and medium sized enterprises and freelancers, with limited bargaining power vis-à-vis the new digital outlets;
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion
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5. Calls on the Commission, finally to effectively address the circulation of illegal digital content and to examine the different options, focusing on copyright related contracts, for improving fair remuneration of creators thereby rewarding creativity and innovation while promoting transparency in the copyright value chain in the digital environment, and safeguarding national cultural and linguistic specificities and stimulating economic activity.
Amendment 48 #
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;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution
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Recital I
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas CCI national estimates are rarely comparable as Member States are still using different definitions of the CCI, in view of the major economic disparities still existing between the Member States, while countries such as Greece have been hit particularly hard in sectors such as culture, innovation and research;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution
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Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution
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Amendment 207 #
Motion for a resolution
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7. Highlights that piracy and counterfeiting remain a serious concern for CCIs and citizens alike; stresses that these illicit activities can cause safety and health concerns that need to be addressed immediately;
Amendment 258 #
Motion for a resolution
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10. Stresses that creative skills need to be learnt from an early age in order to lay the foundations for the continuous renewal of creative talents; encourages the Member States to improve their training, learning and qualification systems, enabling students in cultural and arts disciplines to acquire comprehensive training, improving the quality of educational systems and promoting equality at every level of education and training in the EU Member States;
Amendment 269 #
Motion for a resolution
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11. Highlights the potential of CCIs regarding youth employment and 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 331 #
Motion for a resolution
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16. Notes that participation in all EU funded programmes is open to CCIs, but that this participation should still to be considered below its potential; asks the Commission as a first step to create a one stop shop – e.g. a website – highlighting different funding opportunities for CCIs, as this would increase awareness and accessibility of funding for CCIs;
Amendment 347 #
Motion for a resolution
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Paragraph 17
Amendment 349 #
Motion for a resolution
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18. Calls on the Commission to fully exploit potential synergies existing between EU policies, so as to effectively use the funding availableincrease funding under EU programmes - such as Horizon 2020, the Connecting Europe Facility, Erasmus +, Creative Europe and COSME - and the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIFs) to support more projects in the field of CCIs;
Amendment 370 #
Motion for a resolution
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21. Notes that the EFSI should help SMEs to overcome capital shortages and typically target projects with a higher risk profile than projects supported by EIB normal operations20; notes neverthelessdeplores the fact that until May 2016 no funding had been granted for projects in the CCS nor for projects in the education or training sector, which mainly consist of SMEs with a higher degree of risk; __________________ 20 Regulation (EU) 2015/1017.
Amendment 384 #
Motion for a resolution
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23. Considers that in order to improve access to finance in the CCIs and all SMEs it is necessary to develop expertise in assessing the value of intangible assets which could be used as collaterals;