14 Amendments of Alex AGIUS SALIBA related to 2023/2184(INL)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
– having regard to Commission Communication of 18 May 2021 on the 'Global Approach to Research and Innovation. Europe's strategy for international cooperation in a changing world',
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)
Citation 17 a (new)
– having regard to the recommendations of Strategic Forum for International S&T Cooperation,
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the freedom of scientific research is an essential element of democracy and is one of the constituent parts of academic freedom and is under pressure in the Union2 ; _________________ 2 STOA study: State of play of academic freedom in the EU member states: Overview of de facto trends and developments
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 4
Annex I – point 4
4. Scientific researchers should be defined broadly in line with the Council Recommendation on a European framework to attract and retain research, innovation and entrepreneurial talents in Europe. It should not extend on a voluntary basis to researchers performing research in circumstances where the freedom of scientific research can clearly not apply, such as scientific research for a private, for-profit company where such research is conducted to give the company a legitimate competitive advantage compared to its competitors.
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 8 – point a (new)
Annex I – point 8 – point a (new)
a) Scientific research organisations should engage in international cooperation to strengthen bilateral and multilateral relation to further develop a strong science diplomacy component addressing the freedom of scientific research and possible consequences in case of breaches.
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 9
Annex I – point 9
9. Aspects to be considered for establishing institutional autonomy include organisational autonomy, financial autonomy and transparency, staffing autonomy and scientific autonomy.
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 9 – point i (new)
Annex I – point 9 – point i (new)
i) New generations of researchers and scientists are key to Europe's future research area. Therefore, encourages to further promote science and research careers and opportunities for young scientists. Member States should encourage universities and research institutions to establish clearer and more structured career opportunities and to foster transparent recruitment procedures and provide appropriate social security coverage to all researchers, including doctoral candidates, who are engaged in remunerated research activity.
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 9 – point ii (new)
Annex I – point 9 – point ii (new)
ii) Gender equality should be considered as a crucial element to promote scientific research and innovation, thus ensuring that the unique perspectives of women researchers are incorporated into solutions to the various challenges of advancing sustainable and equitable development;
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 9 – point iii (new)
Annex I – point 9 – point iii (new)
iii) Scientific researchers should be provided with quality jobs and decent working conditions, decent wages, work security and access to social protection, safe and healthy workplaces, including good work-life balance and ensuring trade union representation and bargaining rights.
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 17
Annex I – point 17
17. Promoting the freedom of scientific research means that governmental bodies have to engage actively with third parties to advocate for the respect, protection and ensuring of the freedom of scientific research, including non-EU researches whose freedom of scientific research is under threat in third countries by making EU a “safe haven” for their freedom, integrity and institutional autonomy.
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 18 – point i (new)
Annex I – point 18 – point i (new)
i) The legislative proposal should envisage a solidarity mechanism to address breaches of freedom of scientific research in close cooperation with EU Member States and associated countries.
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 18 – point ii (new)
Annex I – point 18 – point ii (new)
ii) The legislative proposal should include the creation of a monitoring system for reporting breaches of scientific research once identified.
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 18 a (new)
Annex I – point 18 a (new)
18a. The legislative proposal should reflect that the current research assessment and evaluation system needs a reform to guarantee the right of freedom of scientific research.
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – point 18 b (new)
Annex I – point 18 b (new)
18b. Freedom of scientific research will only truly be accomplished if there is transparency of funding. Science has a responsibility towards society to ensure clarity, transparency and making public when sharing and communicating research findings about the financing which made the research possible.