Activities of María Teresa GIMÉNEZ BARBAT related to 2018/0191(COD)
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'Erasmus': the Union programme for education, training, youth and sport (debate) ES
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REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing ‘Erasmus’: the Union programme for education, training, youth and sport and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 PDF (574 KB) DOC (263 KB)
Amendments (109)
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) In its Communication on Strengthening European Identity through Education and Culture of 14 November 2017, the Commission put forward its vision to work towards a European Education Area by 2025, in which learning would not be hampered by borders; a Union, where spending time in another Member State for purposes of studying and learning in any form or setting, including internships, would become the standard and where, in addition to one's mother tongue, speaking two other languages would become the norm; a Union in which people would have a strong sense of their identity as Europeans, of Europe's cultural heritage and its diversity. In this context, the Commission emphasised the need to boost the tried-and- tested Erasmus+ programme in all categories of learners that it already covers and reaching out to learners with fewer opportunities.
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) The Union has committed to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all, both in its internal and external policies and in view of the Union's role as a global actor, in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and on the basis of the commitments made by Member States at the Rio+20 Conference.
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) On 16 September 2016 in Bratislava, leaders of twenty-seven Member States stressed their determination to provide better opportunities for youth. In the Rome Declaration signed on 25 March 2017, leaders of twenty-seven Member States and of the European Council, the European Parliament and the European Commission pledged to work towards a Union where young people receive the best education and training and can study and find jobs across the UniEuropean continent and beyond; a Union which preserves our cultural heritage and promotes cultural diversity; a Union which fights unemployment, discrimination, social exclusion and poverty.
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The mid-term evaluation report of the 2014-2020 Erasmus+ programme confirmed that the creation of a single programme on education, training, youth and sport resulted in significant simplification, rationalisation and synergies in the management of the Programme while further improvements are necessary to further consolidate the efficiency gains of the 2014-2020 Programme. In the consultations for the mid-term evaluation and on the future Programme, Member States and stakeholders made a strong call for continuity in the Programme's scope, architecture and delivery mechanisms, while calling for a number of improvements, such as making the Programme more inclusive. They also expressed their full support for keeping the Programme integrated and underpinned by the lifelong learning paradigm. The European Parliament, in its Resolution of 2 February 2017 on the implementation of Erasmus+, welcomed the integrated structure of the programme and called on the Commission to exploit fully the lifelong learning dimension of the programme by fostering and encouraging cross-sectoral cooperation in the future programme. The European Commission's Impact Assessment, Member States and stakeholders also highlighted the need to keep afurther stroengthen the international dimension in the Programme and to extend it in scope to other sectors of education and training, youth and sport.
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In its Communication on 'A modern budget for a Union that protects, empowers and defends - the multiannual financial framework for 2021-2027'26 adopted on 2 May 2018, the Commission called for greater investment in people and a stronger “"youth”" focus in the next financial framework, notably by more than doubling the size of the 2014-2020 and recognised that the Erasmus+ Programme, has been one of the Union’s most visible success stories. The focus of the new Programme should be on inclusiveness, and to reach more young people with fewer opportunities. This should allow more young people to move to another country to learn or work. _________________ 26Despite that overall success, the 2014- 2020 Programme remained unable to meet the high demand for funding and suffered from low project success rates. To remedy those shortcomings, it is necessary to increase the multiannual budget for the successor Programme to the 2014-2020 Programme. Moreover, the successor Programme aims to boost social inclusion by reaching more people with fewer opportunities and special needs, and incorporates a number of new and ambitious policy innovation initiatives reaching the most marginalized. Therefore, it is necessary to triple the budget, in constant prices, for the successor Programme as compared to the multiannual financial framework for the period 2014-2020. _________________ 26 COM(2018) 321 final. COM(2018) 321 final.
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In this context, it is necessary to establish the successor programme for education, training, youth and sport (the 'Programme') of the 2014-2020 Erasmus + programme established by Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council27. The integrated nature of the 2014-2020 programme covering learning in all contexts - formal, non- formal and informal, and at all stages of life - should be maintained to boost flexible learning paths allowing individuals to develop thosee skills and competences that are necessary to face the challenges and make the most of the opportunities of the twenty-first century. _________________ 27 Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing 'Erasmus+': the Union programme for education, training, youth and sport and repealing Decisions No 1719/2006/EC, No 1720/2006/EC and No 1298/2008/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 50).
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) The Programme is essential to promoting lifelong learning and this dimension should be encouraged by means of cross-sectoral cooperation as well as greater interaction among different forms of education. In this context, large-scale policy projects should be promoted and provided with sufficient funding and national agencies should have greater flexibility.
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The Programme is a key component of building a European Education Area by 2025, as agreed by the Member States at the Gothenburg Social Summit. It should be equipped to contribute to the successor of the strategic framework for cooperation in education and training and the Skills Agenda for Europe28 with a shared commitment to the strategic importance of skills and, competences and knowledge for sustaining jobs, growth and, competitiveness, innovation and social cohesion. It should support Member States in reaching the goals of the Paris Declaration on promoting citizenship and the common values of freedom, tolerance and non- discrimination through education29. _________________ 28 29COM(2016) 381 final. COM(2016) 381 final. 29 [Reference]. [Reference].
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The Programme is a key component of building a European Education Area and of the development of the key EU competences for lifelong learning. It should be equipped to contribute to the successor of the strategic framework for cooperation in education and training and the Skills Agenda for Europe28 with a shared commitment to the strategic importance of skills and competences for sustaining jobs, growth and competitiveness. It should support Member States in reaching the goals of the Paris Declaration on promoting citizenship and the common values of freedom, tolerance and non-discrimination through education29. _________________ 28 29COM(2016) 381 final. COM(2016) 381 final. 29 [Reference]. [Reference].
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) The Programme should enhance education and learning strategies targeted at gifted and talented children, irrespective of their nationality, socio- economic status or gender, as a way to promote human potential and European talent within a competitive global world.
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The Programme should contribute to strengthening the Union's innovation capacity notably by supporting mobility and cooperation activities that foster the development of competences in forward- looking study fields or disciplines such as science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM), digital skills, climate change, the environmental protection, sustainable development, clean energy, artificial intelligence, robotics, data analysis and arts/design and architecture, to help people develop knowledge, skills and competences needed for the future.
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Synergies with Horizon Europe should ensure that combined resources from the Programme and the Horizon Europe Programme33 are used to support activities dedicated to strengthening and modernising European higher education institutions. Horizon Europe will, where appropriate, complement the Programme's support for actions and initiatives that demonstrate a research dimension, such as the European Universities initiative, in particular its research dimension as part of developing new joint and integrated long term and sustainable strategies on education, research and innovation. Synergies with Horizon Europe will help to foster the integration of education and research in higher education institutions. _________________ 33_________________ 33 COM(2018) [ ]. COM(2018) [ ].
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The Programme should be more inclusive by improving its outreach to those with fewer opportunities, including through more flexible and accessible learning mobility formats, and by fostering participation of small organisations, in particular newcomers and community-based grassroots organisations that work directly with disadvantaged learners of all ages. Virtual formats, such as virtual cooperation, blended and virtual mobility,spaces, structures and resources and through accessible learning frameworks, materials and formats and by investing in teacher training for inclusive and non-discriminatory learning. Such a strategy for a more inclusive programme should also be promoted to reach more participants, in particular those with fewer opportunities and those for whom moving physically to a country other than their country of residence would be an obstacleby fostering participation of small organisations, in particular newcomers and community- based grassroots organisations that work directly with learners with fewer opportunities of all ages.
Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) Virtual formats, such as virtual cooperation, blended and virtual mobility, together with Universal Design for Learning methods, should be promoted to remove any barriers to learning and reach more participants, in particular those with fewer opportunities and special needs, and those for whom moving physically to a country other than their country of residence would be an obstacle.
Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 b (new)
Recital 16 b (new)
(16b) Non-discriminatory and barrier- free access to the Programme should be ensured for people with disabilities. To that end, adequate funding and enhanced structural support is necessary to increase the Programme outreach.
Amendment 172 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 c (new)
Recital 16 c (new)
(16c) With a view to enhancing outreach, inclusion and the quality of learning mobility, experienced non-profit mobility providers should benefit from a simplified application procedure, such as accreditation by complying with quality charters, in order to support the participation in the Programme of institutions and organisations with limited resources and capacities.
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 d (new)
Recital 16 d (new)
(16d) The Programme should put greater emphasis on inclusive and high- quality early school education as a means of enhancing children’s long-term educational potential from early years and preventing social and economic inequalities. The mobility of early education and pre-school staff should be promoted with the aim of strengthening the educational mission of pre-schools and improving the teaching of children.
Amendment 174 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 e (new)
Recital 16 e (new)
(16e) Online tools and platforms connected with the Programme should be optimised and synchronised in order to create a single information point for all stakeholders and Programme beneficiaries.
Amendment 182 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) In its Communication on Strengthening European identity through education and culture, the Commission highlighted the pivotal role of education, culture and sport in promoting active citizenship and common values amongst the youngest generations. Strengthening European identity as an antidote to the rise of populism and fostering the active participation of individuals in the democratic processes is crucial for the future of Europe and our democratic societies. Going abroad to study, learn, train and work or to participate in youth and sport activities contributes to strengthening this European identity in all its diversity and the sense of being part of a cultural community as well as to fostering such active citizenship, among people of all ages. Those taking part in mobility activities should get involved in their local communities as well as engage in their host country local communities to share their experience. Activities linked to reinforcing all aspects of creativity in education, training and youth and enhancing individual key competencies should be supported.
Amendment 186 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) The international dimension of the Programme should be boosted aiming at i) increasing opportunities for mobility and cooperation for individuals and organisations from less developed countries of the world by supporting capacity-building in third countries, skills' development, people-to-people exchanges; ii) offering a greater number of opportunities for mobility, cooperation and pomobilicty dialogue with third countries not associated to the Programmewith developed and emerging countries to allow young Europeans and European education systems to better face global challenges for the future, thus contributing to the growth and the competitiveness of the Union. Building on the successful implementation of international higher education and youth activities under the predecessor programmes in the fields of education, training and youth, the international mobility activities should be extended to other sectors, such as in vocational education and training and sport.
Amendment 189 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) The Programme should ensure quality mobility experiences based on the principles laid down in the European Quality Charter for Mobility (2006/961/EC), where the quality of the practical provisions such as information, preparation, support and recognition of experience and qualifications, as well as clear learning plans and learning outcomes drawn up in advance, have a definitive impact on the advantages of the mobility experiences. In addition, authorities and organisations involved in this process can improve its value by adequate planning and suitable evaluation.
Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) The Programme should reinforce existing learning mobility opportunities, notably in those sectors where the Programme could have the biggest efficiency gains, to broaden its reach and meet the high unmet demand. This should be done notably by increasing and facilitating mobility activities for higher education students, school pupils and learners in vocational education and training. Mobility of low-skilled adult learners should be embedded in partnerships for cooperation. Mobility opportunities for youth participating in non-formal learning activities should also be extended to reach more young people. Mobility of staff in education, training, youth and sport should also be reinforced, considering its leverage effect. In line with the vision of a true European Education Area, the Programme should also boost mobility and exchanges and promote student participation in educational and, cultural and sport activities by supporting digitalisation of processes,digitalising processes to facilitate application procedures and participation in the Programme, by developing user-friendly online systems based on best practice and by creating new tools such as the European Student Card. This initiative can be an important step in making mobility for all a reality first by enabling higher education institutions to send and receive more exchange students while still enhancing quality in student mobility and also by facilitating students' access to various services (library, transport, accommodation) before arriving at the institution abroad.
Amendment 196 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) The Programme should reinforce existing learning mobility opportunities, notably in those sectors where the Programme could have the biggest efficiency gains, to broaden its reach and meet the high unmet demand. This should be done notably by increasing and facilitating mobility activities for higher education students, school pupils and learners in vocational education and training and young workers. Mobility of low-skilled adult learners should be embedded in partnerships for cooperation. Mobility opportunities for youth participating in non-formal learning activities and youth work should also be extended to reach more young people and increase skills development for the labour market. Mobility of staff in education, training, youth and sport should also be reinforced, considering its leverage effect. In line with the vision of a true European Education Area, the Programme should also boost mobility and exchanges and promote student participation in educational and cultural activities by supporting digitalisation of processes, such as the European Student Card. This initiative can be an important step in making mobility for all a reality first by enabling higher education institutions to send and receive more exchange students while still enhancing quality in student mobility and also by facilitating students' access to various services (library, transport, accommodation) before arriving at the institution abroad.
Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 a (new)
Recital 20 a (new)
(20a) The Programme should strengthen inclusivity and quality in VET in order to ensure its vital role in providing equal opportunities and social inclusion for all citizens. To this end, the Programme should address VET sector-specific issues in relation to Programme participation, such as high-quality mobility partnerships, sector-specific language training and competence recognition and/or certification.
Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 b (new)
Recital 20 b (new)
(20b) VET institutions should be further encouraged to apply for the VET Charter in order to benchmark their quality and attractiveness. Partnerships and networks between employers and VET providers should be strengthened.
Amendment 202 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 c (new)
Recital 20 c (new)
(20c) The Programme should support and encourage the mobility of teachers and educational staff at all levels as an important factor in fostering their ongoing learning, enhanced working practice and overall professional development. To this end, teachers and educational staff should benefit from the same financial support regardless of sending countries, flexible work arrangements as well as the possibility to incorporate periods abroad into their work programmes and regular workloads.
Amendment 209 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21a) The Programme should also encourage the piloting of policy innovations to address some of the common challenges facing education systems in the EU, such as attracting new talent into teaching for the most marginalised children, developing innovative pre-service and in-service training of teachers to develop their skills in teaching disadvantaged learners, or trialling teaching techniques for the most under-served children to foster broader student outcomes to adapt to rapidly changing societies and economies.
Amendment 210 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 b (new)
Recital 21 b (new)
(21b) The Programme should encourage the New Skills Agenda for Europe by improving the quality and relevance of vocational training in organisations, institutions and both private and public companies, to enable people to make better career choices, find quality jobs and improve their life chances.
Amendment 220 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The Programme should offer young people more opportunities to discover Europe through learning experiences abroad. Eighteen year olds, in particular those with fewer opportunities, should be given the chance to have a first-time, short- term individual or group experience travelling throughout Europe in the frame of an informal educational activity aimed at fostering their sense of belonging to the European Union and discovering its cultural diversity. The Programme should identify bodies in charge of reaching out and selecting the participants and support activities to fosSuch travelling activity should be implemented as a valuable learning experience, whose outcome and lessons learned should be shared and disseminated to evaluater the learning dimension of the experiencimpact of the initiative.
Amendment 225 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The Programme should also enhance the learning of languages, in particular throughcluding on-site language courses and widened use of online tools, as e-learning offers additional advantages for language learning in terms of access and flexibility. The Erasmus Online Linguistic Support should be tailored to the specific needs of participants of the Programme and open to everybody.
Amendment 232 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) The Programme should support measures that enhance the cooperation between institutions and organisations active in education, training, youth and sport, recognising their fundamental role in equipping individuals with the knowledge, skills and competences needed in a changing world as well as to adequately fulfil the potential for innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship, in particular within the digital economy. To this end, effective cooperation between all relevant stakeholders at all levels of the Programme’s implementation should be ensured.
Amendment 234 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) In its Conclusions of the 14 of December 2017, the European Council called on Member States, the Council and the Commission to take forward a number of initiatives to elevate European cooperation in education and training to a new level, including by encouraging the emergence by 2024 of 'European Universities', consisting in bottom-up, excellence-driven networks of universities across the Union. intended to increase the attractiveness of higher education institutions in the Union and to improve cooperation between research, innovation and education. The Programme should support these European Universities and their development.
Amendment 236 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) In its Conclusions of the 14 of December 2017, the European Council called on Member States, the Council and the Commission to take forward a number of initiatives to elevate European cooperation in education and training to a new level, including by encouraging the emergence by 2024 of 'European Universities', consisting in bottom-up networks of universities across the Union. The Programme should support these European Universities ensuring their high quality, as well as inclusive and geographically balanced character.
Amendment 237 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) In its Conclusions of the 14 of December 2017, the European Council called on Member States, the Council and the Commission to take forward a number of initiatives to elevate European cooperation in education and training to a new level, including by encouraging the emergence by 2024 of 'European Universities', consisting in bottom-up, excellence-driven networks of universities across the Union. The Programme should support these European Universities.
Amendment 241 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) To increase the use of virtual cooperation activities, the Programme should support a more systematic use of theexisting online platforms, such as eTwinning, the School Education Gateway, the Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europe, the European Youth Portal and the online platform for higher education. The Programme should also encourage the development of new online platforms to strengthen and modernise the delivery of education, training, sport and youth policy at European level.
Amendment 247 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) The Programme should contribute to facilitating transparency and automatic recognition of skills and, competences, qualifications, and diplomas as well as the transfer of credits or units of learning outcomes, to foster quality assurance and to support validation of non-formal and informal learning, skills management and guidance. In this regard, the Programme should also provide support to contact points and networks at national and Union level that facilitate cross-European exchanges as well as the development of flexible learning pathways between different fields of education, training and youth and across formal and non-formal settings.
Amendment 248 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) The Programme should contribute to facilitating transparency and automatic mutual recognition of skills and, qualifications and diplomas, as well as the transfer of credits or unitsother proof of learning outcomes, to foster quality assurance and to support validation of non-formal and informal learning, skills management and guidance. In this regard, the Programme should also provide support to contact points and networks at national and Union level that facilitate cross-European exchanges as well as the development of flexible learning pathways between different fields of education, training and youth and across formal and non-formal settings.
Amendment 251 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 a (new)
Recital 29 a (new)
(29a) The Programme should put special emphasis on the validation and recognition of education and training periods abroad, including for secondary school education. In this regard, the budget allocation and concrete grants should be linked to quality assessment procedures, to a description of the learning outcomes, and to the full application of the Council Recommendation on European Framework for Quality and Effective Apprenticeships.
Amendment 254 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) As a way to ensure cooperation with other Union instruments and support to other policies of the Union, mobility opportunities should be offered to people in various sectors of activity, such as the public sector, agriculture and enterprise, to have aand private sector, SMEs and enterprises, and agriculture, to have a training, internship and learning experience abroad allowing them, at any stage of their life, to grow and develop professionally but also personallyand acquire professional skills relevant for the labour market. The Programme should also encourage personal development, in particular by developing an awareness of their European identity and an understanding of European cultural diversity. The Programme should offer an entry point for Union transnational mobility schemes with a strong learning dimension, simplifying the offer of such schemes for beneficiaries and those taking part in these activities. The scaling-up of Erasmus projects should be facilitated; specific measures should be put in place to help promoters of Erasmus projects to apply for grants or develop synergies through the support of the European Structural and Investment Funds and the programmes relating to migration, security, justice and citizenship, health and culture.
Amendment 269 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) This Regulation lays down a financial envelope for the entire duration of the Programme which is to constitute the prime reference amount, within the meaning of [reference to be updated as appropriate Point 17 of the Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management34 ], for the European Parliament and the Council during the annual budgetary procedure. _________________ 34It should be ensured that, from 2021, there is a significant increase in the annual budget for the Programme, in comparison to the 2014-2020 multiannual financial framework, followed by linear and gradual growth in annual allocations. Such a budgetary profile will help to ensure wider access from the very beginning of the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework period and avoid disproportionate increases in the final years that might be difficult to absorb. _________________ 34 OJ L […], […], p. […]. OJ L […], […], p. […].
Amendment 273 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) Within a basic envelope for actions to be managed by the national agencies in the field of education and training, a breakdown of minimum allocation per sector (higher education, school education, vocational education and training and adult education) should be defined in order to guarantee a critical mass of appropriations to reach the intended output and results in each of these sectors. The exact budget allocation by action and initiative should be laid down in the work programme.
Amendment 276 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36 a (new)
Recital 36 a (new)
(36a) The Programme should foster more synergies with the European Social Fund+ in terms of investments in skills and competences in particular for those with fewer opportunities;
Amendment 278 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) Third countries which are members of the European Economic Area (EEA) may participate in the Programme in the framework of the cooperation established under the European Economic Area (EEA) agreement, which provides for the implementation of Union programmes by a decision under that agreement. Third countries may also participate on the basis of other legal instruments. This Regulation should grant the necessary rights for and access to the authorising officer responsible, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) as well as the European Court of Auditors to comprehensively exert their respective competences. The full participation of third countries in the Programme should be subject to the conditions laid down in specific agreements covering the participation of the third country concerned to the Programme. Full participation entails, moreover, the obligation to set up a national agency and managing some of the actions of the Programme at decentralised level. Individuals and entities from third countries that are not associated to the Programme should be able to participate in some of the actions of the Programme, as defined in the work programme and the calls for proposals published by the Commission. When implementing the Programme, specific arrangements could be taken into account with regard to individuals and entities from European microstates.
Amendment 284 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) In complianceGiven that the Programme is to be implemented over a seven-year period, it is necessary to provide for adequate flexibility in order to enable it to adapt to changing realities and political priorities within the Financial Regulation, the Commission should adopt work programmes and inform the European Parliament andfield of education, training, youth and sport. Therefore, this Regulation does not define in detail how initiatives are to be designed and it does not prejudge political priorities or respective budgetary priorities for the next seven years. Instead, the secondary policy choices and priorities, including details of specific initiatives, should be determined by means of work programmes in compliance with the CouFinancial thereofRegulation. The work programme should also set out the measures needed for their implementation in line with the general and specific objectives of the Programme, the selection and award criteria for grants, as well as all other elements required. Work programmes and any amendments to them should be adopted by implementing acts in accordance with the examination proceduremeans of a delegated act. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making. In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts.
Amendment 286 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40 a (new)
Recital 40 a (new)
(40a) The Commission, in conjunction with the national agencies, should monitor and report on the implementation of the Programme, both during the Programme's lifetime and after its completion. In particular, the Commission should carry out a mid-term review of the Programme accompanied, where appropriate, by a legislative proposal to amend this Regulation.
Amendment 301 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46
Recital 46
(46) Member States should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the Programme. This includes resolving, where possible, and without prejudice to Union law on the entry and residence of third- country nationals issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits. In line with Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council39, Member States are encouraged to establish fast-track admission procedures. _________________ 39 Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purposes of research, studies, training, voluntary service, pupil exchange schemes or educational projects and au pairing (OJ L 132, 21.5.2016, p. 21).
Amendment 302 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48
Recital 48
Amendment 311 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52
Recital 52
(52) While the regulatory framework already allowed Member States and regions to establish synergies in the previous programming period between Erasmus+ and other Union instruments, such as the European structural and investment funds, which also support the qualitative development of education, training and youth systems in the Union, this potential has so far been underexploited, thus limiting the systemic effects of projects and impact on policy. Effective communication and cooperation should take place at national level between the national bodies in charge of managing these various instruments to maximise their respective impact. The pProgramme should allow for active cooperation with these instruments, in particular by ensuring that a high-quality application that cannot be financed under the Programme, owing to insufficient funds, can be immediately considered for financing, without further modification, under the European structural and investment funds. Such cross-programme synergies should enable increased project success rates.
Amendment 313 #
(52a) With a view to avoiding overlaps and duplication and increasing the leverage of Union funding, transfers from relevant Union policies, programmes and funds to Erasmus activities should be allowed to take place. In such cases, the transfers should follow Erasmus rules.
Amendment 315 #
(55) This Regulation respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. In particular, this Regulation seeks to ensure full respect for the right to equality between men and women and the right to non-discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, including non-religious beliefs, disability, age or sexual orientation, and to promote the application of Articles 21 and 23 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.
Amendment 329 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
(4a) 'virtual learning' means the acquisition of skills and knowledge through the use of information and communication tools;
Amendment 331 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 b (new)
(4b) 'blended learning' means the acquisition of skills and knowledge through a combination of virtual education and training tools and traditional education and training methods;
Amendment 336 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
(7) 'higher education student' means any person enrolled at a higher education institution, including at short-cycle, bachelor, master or doctoral level or equivalent. It also covers recent graduate, or any person who has graduated from such an institution within the previous 12 months;
Amendment 337 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
(8) ‘staff’ means any person who, on either a professional or a voluntary basis, is involved in education at all levels, training or non- formal learning, and may include professors, teachers, trainers, school leaders, youth workers, sport coaches, non- educational staff and other practitioners involved in promoting learning;
Amendment 339 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)
(8a) ‘sport staff’ means any person or persons involved in the instruction, training or management of a sports team or of several individual sportspeople, either on a paid basis or on a voluntary basis;
Amendment 341 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
(9) ‘vocational education and training learner’ means any person enrolled in an initial or continuous vocational education or training programme at any level from secondary up to post-secondary level. It includes the participation of individuals who have recently, or any person who has graduated from such a programme within the last 12 months;
Amendment 345 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
(11) ‘adult education’ means any form of non-vocational education for adults after initial education, whether of a formal, non- formal or informal nature; The main objectives of adult education are the promotion of social inclusion, active citizenship, personal development and well-being, along with the transfer of knowledge, competences and skills;
Amendment 350 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Amendment 352 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
(12) ‘third country not associated to the Programme’ means a third country which does not participate fully in the Programme but whose legal entities may exceptionally benefit from the Programme in duly justified cases in the Union’s interest;
Amendment 357 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16
(16) ‘international’ relates to any action involving at least onethird countries, including countries covered by the European Neighbourhood Policy, acceding countries, candidate countries, potential candidates and EEA/EFTA countries and third countryies not associated to the Programme;
Amendment 370 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 23
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 23
Amendment 373 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24 a (new)
(24a) ‘the Seal of Excellence’ means the high-quality label awarded to projects submitted to Erasmus Plus which are deemed to deserve funding but do not receive it due to budget limits, in recognition of the value of the proposal and supports the search for alternative funding.
Amendment 380 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 25
(25) ‘people with fewer opportunities’ means people facing obstacles that prevent them from having effective access to opportunities under the Programme for economic, social, cultural, geographical or health reasons, a migrant background or for reasons such as special learning needs, disabilityies and educational difficulties;
Amendment 384 #
(26a) ‘social inclusion’ means the process of enabling people with fewer opportunities to participate in the Programme or/and addressing issues of inclusion and diversity that ultimately benefit people with fewer opportunities;
Amendment 386 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 27 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 27 a (new)
(27a) ‘cross-sector cooperation’ means cooperation between different sectors of the Programme (higher education, vocational education and training, school education, early school education, adult education, youth and sport), as well as between formal, non-formal and informal learning environments and different legal entities (institutions and organisations) within those sectors.
Amendment 393 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the Programme is to support the educational, professional and personal development of people in education, training, youth and sport, in Europe and beyond, thereby contributing to sustainable growth, quality jobs and social cohesion and to strengthening European identity. As such, the Programme shall be a key instrument for building a European education area, supporting the implementation of the European strategic cooperation in the field of education and training, with its underlying sectoral agendas, advancing youth policy cooperation under the Union Youth Strategy 2019-2027 and developing the, reinforcing lifelong learning and promoting an innovation-driven approach to education and training as well as a European dimension in sport.;
Amendment 397 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the Programme is to support the educational, professional and personal development of people in education, training, youth and sport, in Europe and beyond, thereby contributing to sustainable growth, jobs and social cohesion and to strengthening European identity. As such, the Programme shall be a key instrument for building a European education area, supporting the implementation of the European strategic cooperation in the field of education and training, with its underlying sectoral agendasincluding automatic mutual recognition of qualifications, diplomas and learning periods abroad, advancing youth policy cooperation under the Union Youth Strategy 2019-2027 and developing the European dimension in sport.
Amendment 413 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) promote lifelong learning by enhancing cooperation between formal, non -formal and informal learning environments and supporting flexible learning pathways.
Amendment 414 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Programme shall include a reinforced international dimension aimed at supporting the Union’s external action and development objectives, through cooperation between the Union and third countries.
Amendment 417 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The operational objectives and corresponding policy priorities shall be specified in detail in the work programme referred to in Article 19.
Amendment 445 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) partnerships for excellence, in particular European universities, Centres of vocational excellence and joint master degrees;the principal objective of which is to increase the attractiveness of higher-education establishments in the European Union by encouraging research, innovation and education, centres of vocational excellence and joint master degrees; partnerships for excellence shall involve at least one Member State.
Amendment 452 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) online platforms and tools for virtual cooperation, including the support services for eTwinning and for the electronic platform for adult learning in Europe and tools promoting the use of Universal Design for Learning methods.
Amendment 515 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 3041 097 000 000 in constant 2018 prices (EUR 46 758 000 000 in current prices).
Amendment 517 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the European Parliament and the Council within the limits of the multiannual financial framework.
Amendment 519 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
(a) EUR 24 940 000 00084 % of the amount referred to in paragraph 1 for actions in the field of education and training, ofrom which:
Amendment 526 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 1
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 1
(1) at least EUR 8 640 000 000 should35 % shall be allocated to higher education actions referred to in point (a) of Article 4 and point (a) of Article 5;
Amendment 530 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2
(2) at least EUR 5 230 000 00022% shall be allocated to actions in vocational education and training referred to in point (b) of Article 4 and point (a) of Article 5;
Amendment 535 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 3
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 3
(3) at least EUR 3 790 000 00016 % shall be allocated to school education actions referred to in point (c) of Article 4 and point (a) of Article 5;
Amendment 540 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 4
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 4
(4) at least EUR 1 190 000 0005 % shall be allocated to adult education actions referred to in point (d) of Article 4 and point (a) of Article 5;
Amendment 544 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 5
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 5
(5) EUR 450 000 000a least 2 % shall be allocated for Jean Monnet actions referred to in Article 7;
Amendment 549 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 5 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 5 a (new)
(5a) the remaining 20 % may be used to finance other actions in the field of education and training, in particular centralised actions, with priorities and objectives to be laid down in the work programme referred to in Article 19;
Amendment 556 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) EUR 3 100 000 00011% of the amount referred in paragraph 1 for actions in the field of youth referred to in Articles 8 to 10;
Amendment 561 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) EUR 550 000 0002 % of the amount referred in paragraph 1 for actions in the field of sport referred to in Articles 11 to 13; and
Amendment 567 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) at least EUR 960 000 000 as a contribution to the operational costs of the3 % of the amount referred to in paragraph 1 as operating grants to national agencies.
Amendment 572 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. In addition to the financial envelope as indicated in paragraph 1, and in order to promote the international dimension of the Programme, an additional financial contribution shall be made available fromthe Regulation …/… [Neighbourhood Development and International Cooperation Instrument]46 and from Regulation …/… [IPA III]47 , to support actions implementshall financially contribute to actions established aund managed in accordance wither this Regulation. This contribuRegulation shall be financed in accordanceapply to the use of these funds, while ensuring conformity with the Regulations restablishing those instruments. _________________ 46 47pectively governing the NDICI and IPA III. _________________ 46 [Reference]. [Reference]. 47 [Reference]. [Reference].
Amendment 582 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. The priorities for budgetary allocation by action as provided for in paragraph 2 shall be determined in the work programme referred to in Article 19.
Amendment 594 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
As regards the actions referred to in Articles 4 to 6, points (a) and (b) of Article 7, and Articles 8 to 10, 12 and 13, the Programme may be open to the participation of the following third countries:.
Amendment 595 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 596 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 597 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 598 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 614 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
The Programme shall be implemented bysecondary policy choices and priorities, including details of specific initiatives outlined in Articles 4 to 13, shall be determined by means of a work programme as referred to in Article [1108] of the Financial Regulation. The work programme shall also set out how the Programme is to be implemented. In addition, the work programme shall give an indication of the amount allocated to each action and of the distribution of funds between the Member States and third countries associated to the Programme for the actions to be managed through the national agency. The work programme shall be adopted by the Commission by means of an implementing act. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 31Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 30 in order to supplement this Regulation by adopting the work programme.
Amendment 617 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – title
Article 21 – title
21 Evaluations, mid-term review and revision
Amendment 622 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Commission shall, where necessary and on the basis of the mid- term review, put forward appropriate legislative proposals amending this Regulation. The Commission shall appear before the competent committee of the European Parliament and the competent body of the Council to report on the mid- term review, including with respect to its decision on whether an amendment of this Regulation is required.
Amendment 623 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 5
Article 21 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission shall communicate the conclusions of the evaluations accompanied by its observationsubmit evaluation reports to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions.
Amendment 624 #
5. The Commission shall communicate the conclustransmit any evaluations ofand the evaluationsmid-term review, accompanied by its observations, to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and to the Committee of the Regions.
Amendment 625 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1
1. National agencies referred to in Article 24, together with the European Commission, shall develop an EU- wide consistent strategy with regard to the effective outreach as well as dissemination and exploitation of results of activities supported under the actions they manage within the Programme, shall assist the Commission in its general task of disseminating information concerning the Programme, including information in respect ofincluding information regarding actions and activities managed at the national and Union level, and its results, and. National agencies shall inform relevant target groups about the actions and activities undertaken in their country, with a view to enhancing outreach across and cooperation with the wide spectrum of stakeholders, and to support a cross- sectoral approach in the Programme’s implementation.
Amendment 642 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 24 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The national agencies shall ensure the uniform and coherent application of the Programme’s guidelines in order to ensure high quality in terms of information, administrative procedures and project evaluation for all beneficiaries. The Commission is in charge of monitoring this provision.
Amendment 653 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. In order to simplify and harmonise the application process, the Commission shall, by 30 June 2024, provide a common, multilingual, one-stop-shop tool for the Programme. That tool shall be made available, both online and on mobile devices, to any entity either benefiting from the Programme or involved in the management of the Programme.
Amendment 660 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 2
2. An action that has received a contribution from the Programme may also receive a contribution from any other Union programme, provided that the contributions do not cover the same costs. The cumulative financing shall not exceed the total eligible costs of the action and the support from different Union programmes shall be calculated on a pro- rata basis.
Amendment 661 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 29 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Financial resources allocated to the programmes and funds referred to in paragraph 1 may be transferred to support actions implemented and managed in accordance with this Regulation. The transferred amounts shall be governed by the relevant rules applicable to the Programme. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 30 in order to supplement this Regulation by establishing the conditions and procedures applicable to such transfers.
Amendment 664 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 4
Article 29 – paragraph 4
4. An actions eligible under the Programme which have been assessed in a call for proposals under the Programme and which comply with the minimum quality requirements of that call for proposals, but which are not financed due to budgetary constraints, may be selected for funding by the European Structural and Investment (ESI) funds. In this case the co-financing rates and the eligibility rules bamay be awarded a Seal of Excellence and therefore may be selected for funding by the European Structural and Investment (ESI) funds, provided that it complies with the following cumulative conditions: (a) it has been assessed oin this Regulation shall apply. These actions shall be implemented by the managing authority referred to in Article [65] of Regulation (EU)XX [CPR] in accordance with the rules set out in that Regulation and fund specific regulations, including rules on financial correctiona call for proposals under the Programme; (b) it complies with the minimum quality requirements of that call for proposals; (c) it cannot be financed under that call for proposals due to budgetary constraints.
Amendment 665 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 4
Article 29 – paragraph 4
4. Actions eligible under the Programme which have been assessed in a call for proposals under the Programme and which comply with the minimum quality requirements of that call for proposals, but which are not financed due to budgetary constraints, may be selected for funding by the European Structural and Investment (ESI) funds without the need to submit a new application. In this case the co- financing rates and the eligibility rules based on this Regulation shall apply. These actions shall be implemented by the managing authority referred to in Article [65] of Regulation (EU)XX [CPR] in accordance with the rules set out in that Regulation and fund specific regulations, including rules on financial corrections.
Amendment 666 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2
Article 30 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 19 and 20 shall be conferred on the Commission until 31 December 2028.
Amendment 667 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 3
Article 30 – paragraph 3
3. The delegation of power referred to in Articles 19 and 20 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.
Amendment 668 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 6
Article 30 – paragraph 6
6. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Articles 19 and 20 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.
Amendment 669 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31
Article 31
Amendment 675 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I
Annex I
Amendment 683 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I a (new)
Annex I a (new)