Activities of Tomasz FRANKOWSKI
Plenary speeches (36)
EU strategy for mobility and transport: measures needed until 2030 and beyond (debate)
Tourism and transport in 2020 and beyond (debate)
Digital Services Act: Improving the functioning of the Single Market - Digital Services Act: adapting commercial and civil law rules for commercial entities operating online - Digital Services Act and fundamental rights issues posed - Framework of ethical aspects of artificial intelligence, robotics and related technologies - Civil liability regime for artificial intelligence - Intellectual property rights for the development of artificial intelligence technologies (continuation of debate)
The arrest of Aleksei Navalny (debate)
The impact of COVID-19 on youth and on sport (debate)
The de facto abortion ban in Poland (debate)
Creative Europe programme (debate)
Future EU financing of the radio network Euranet Plus (debate)
Connecting Europe Facility - Streamlining measures for the realisation of the TEN-T - Railway safety and signalling: Assessing the state of play of the ERTMS deployment (debate)
The European Education Area: a shared holistic approach (debate)
EU sports policy: assessment and possible ways forward (debate)
Situation in Belarus and at its border with the EU and the security and humanitarian consequences (debate)
European Year of Youth 2022 (debate)
One youth, one Europe (topical debate)
Harmonised EU approach to travel measures (debate)
Role of culture, education, media and sport in the fight against racism (debate)
EU Protection of children and young people fleeing the war against Ukraine (debate)
Implementation of citizenship education actions (debate)
Impact of Russian illegal war of aggression against Ukraine on the EU transport and tourism sectors (debate)
Establishing the European Education Area by 2025 – micro credentials, individual learning accounts and learning for a sustainable environment (debate)
Cultural solidarity with Ukraine and a joint emergency response mechanism for cultural recovery in Europe (debate)
Esports and video games (debate)
Situation of human rights in the context of the FIFA world cup in Qatar (debate)
The European Year of Youth 2022 Legacy (debate)
Implementation of the New European Agenda for Culture and the EU Strategy for International Cultural Relations (debate)
Developing an EU cycling strategy (debate)
The further repressions against the people of Belarus, in particular the cases of Andrzej Poczobut and Ales Bialiatski (debate)
Question Time (Commission) - Legacy of the European Year of Youth
Relations with Belarus (debate)
The future of the European book sector (debate)
The future of the European book sector (debate)
Violence and discrimination in the world of sports after the FIFA Women’s World Cup (debate)
European Media Freedom Act (debate)
The new European strategy for a better internet for kids (BIK+) (debate)
European Media Freedom Act (debate)
Need to impose sanctions on the import of Russian and Belarusian food and agricultural products to the EU and to ensure stability of EU agricultural production (debate)
Reports (2)
REPORT on EU sports policy: assessment and possible ways forward
REPORT on the future of the European book sector
Shadow reports (4)
RECOMMENDATION FOR SECOND READING on the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Creative Europe Programme (2021 to 2027) and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1295/2013
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Korea on certain aspects of air services
REPORT on esports and video games
REPORT on the implementation of the Creative Europe Programme 2021-2027
Opinions (1)
OPINION with recommendations to the Commission on the challenges of sports events’ organisers in the digital environment
Shadow opinions (8)
OPINION on the Digital Services Act and fundamental rights issues posed
OPINION with recommendations to the Commission on the Digital Services Act: adapting commercial and civil law rules for commercial entities operating online
OPINION with recommendations to the Commission on Digital Services Act: Improving the functioning of the Single Market
OPINION on a new strategy for European SMEs
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on contestable and fair markets in the digital sector (Digital Markets Act)
OPINION on the implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
Opinion on proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on a European Year of Skills 2023
Opinion on BUDG interim report on “Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2093 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027”
Institutional motions (66)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Iran, notably the situation of women's rights defenders and imprisoned EU dual nationals
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Myanmar, notably the situation of the Rohingya
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Situation in Turkey, notably the removal of elected mayors
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Iran, notably the situation of women’s rights defenders and imprisoned EU dual nationals
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Myanmar, notably the situation of the Rohingya
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on situation in Turkey, notably the removal of elected mayors
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on The proposed new Criminal Code of Indonesia
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Egypt
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION On The situation of LGBTI people in Uganda
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the proposed criminal code of Indonesia
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of LGBTI people in Uganda
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Haiti
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Cuba, the case of José Daniel Ferrer
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Situation of freedoms in Algeria
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Haiti
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Cuba, the case of José Daniel Ferrer
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of freedoms in Algeria
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the cultural recovery of Europe
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the cultural recovery of Europe
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Belarus
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Belarus
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the arrest of Alexei Navalny
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the arrest of Aleksei Navalny
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the systematic repression in Belarus and its consequences for European security following abductions from an EU civilian plane intercepted by the Belarusian authorities
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the systematic repression in Belarus and its consequences for European security following the abductions from an EU civilian plane intercepted by Belarusian authorities
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Belarus after one year of protests and their violent repression
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Belarus after one year of protests and their violent repression
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation at the Ukrainian border and in Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation at the Ukrainian border and in Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine
on the Russian aggression against Ukraine
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION the EU Protection of children and young people fleeing because of the war in Ukraine
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the conclusions of the European Council meeting of 24-25 March 2022, including the latest developments of the war against Ukraine and the EU sanctions against Russia and their implementation
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the conclusions of the European Council meeting of 24-25 March 2022, including the latest developments of the war against Ukraine and the EU sanctions against Russia and their implementation
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the State of play on the EU-Moldova cooperation
the State of play on the EU-Moldova cooperation
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the fight against impunity for war crimes in Ukraine
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the prosecution of opposition and detention of trade union leaders in Belarus
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the fight against impunity for war crimes in Ukraine
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the prosecution of the opposition and the detention of trade union leaders in Belarus
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the candidate status of Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the candidate status of Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia’s escalation of its war of aggression against Ukraine
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia’s escalation of its war of aggression against Ukraine
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on recognising the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on recognising the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the continuing repression of the democratic opposition and civil society in Belarus
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION the forced displacement of people as a result of escalating conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Afghanistan especially the deterioration of women´s rights and attacks against educational institutions,
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the European Year of Youth 2022 legacy
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of human rights in the context of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the continuing repression of the democratic opposition and civil society in Belarus
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the forced displacement of people as a result of the escalating conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Afghanistan, especially the deterioration of women’s rights and attacks against educational institutions
DRAFT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the establishment of a tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the establishment of a tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the preparation of the EU-Ukraine Summit
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the preparation of the EU-Ukraine Summit
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on one year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine
on one year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on one year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on further repression against the people of Belarus, in particular the cases of Andrzej Poczobut and Ales Bialiatski
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on further repression against the people of Belarus, in particular the cases of Andrzej Poczobut and Ales Bialiatski
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the sustainable reconstruction and integration of Ukraine into the Euro-Atlantic community
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the sustainable reconstruction and integration of Ukraine into the Euro-Atlantic community
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the need for unwavering support for Ukraine, after two years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the need for unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after two years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
Oral questions (4)
Functioning of the internal market
An EU Commissioner for Animal Welfare
An EU Commissioner for Animal Welfare
Poor sanitary conditions, low levels of security and lack of parking places in rest areas for truck drivers
Written explanations (1)
System of European Schools – state of play, challenges and perspectives (A9-0205/2023 - Ilana Cicurel)
Już od ponad 66 lat system szkół europejskich daje szansę swoim uczniom zachować swoją tożsamość kulturową i biegłość w języku ojczystym, umożliwiając tym samym rozwój w międzynarodowym środowisku i poszerzanie horyzontów. To jest kluczowe przesłanie szkół europejskich. Po wieloletniej ekspansji tego systemu szkół przyszedł czas na zmiany i naprawę wielu aspektów ich funkcjonowania; są one często niedofinansowane, przepełnione oraz brakuje kadry pedagogicznej. Sprawozdanie Komisji Edukacji i Kultury jest bardzo wyważone i zawiera szereg zaleceń i sugestii poprawienia funkcjonowania szkół europejskich.Powinniśmy wdrażać naukę o środowisku oraz cyfryzację edukacji w ramach szkół europejskich, tak aby wprowadzić europejskie ramy kompetencji zrównoważonego rozwoju oraz kompetencji cyfryzacji.Konwencja regulująca funkcjonowanie szkół europejskich również powinna zostać zrewidowana, gdyż obecny wymóg jednogłośności hamuje rozwój i nie pozwala szkołom europejskim na osiągniecie swojego pełnego potencjału.Co więcej systemowi często brak jest wyraźnej perspektywy pedagogicznej i należałoby skupić się priorytetowo na procesie nauczania i uczenia się.System szkół europejskich jest jedyny w swoim rodzaju i przez wiele lat z sukcesem spełniał swoje funkcje, jednak teraz dla szkól europejskich przyszła pora na zmianę. Obecnie inwestycje w edukację są jednym z priorytetów europejskiej agendy. Jak nigdy dotąd kształcenie i szkolenie mają kluczowe znaczenie dla odporności Europy i jej suwerenności.
Written questions (56)
Reform of the FIFA transfer system
Illicit gambling and corruption in sport
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the sports sector
Using the EU Solidarity Fund to rehabilitate areas damaged by fires in Biebrza National Park
Support for cinemas in light of the COVID-19 crisis
Regulation on common rules for the allocation of slots at Community airports – the need for a new assessment
Commission’s position on the Polish Government’s actions regarding an investment in the construction of a shipping canal through the Vistula Spit on a Natura 2000 site
Method for drawing up EU sanctions against representatives of the repressive regime in Belarus
Method of distributing EU financial assistance for Belarus to combat the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic
Vistula Spit canal – application of environmental directives and agreeing on environmental conditions with the Commission
Nagorno-Karabakh and other ‘frozen’ conflicts
Support for self-employed people
Support for students from Belarus to study at universities in the EU
Direct funding for nature-related areas and local tourism development
Exchange of waste with non-OECD countries – change of code B3010 to B3011
Roadmap for reopening the cultural sector
Resumption of logging activities on the Puszcza Białowiska site
Protection of children and vulnerable adults in sport
Amending Directive 2006/115/EC to prevent a huge transfer of revenue away from Europe and European music performers and producers
Assessment of the current air traffic situation in the context of the upcoming winter 2021/2022 season
Evaluation of Poland's draft National Recovery Plan
Meaningful intellectual property rights for the audiovisual sector in the Digital Services Act
Protection of cultural diversity and European content in the audiovisual sector
Media and audiovisual action plan and the digital transformation of the audiovisual sector
The Media and Audiovisual Action Plan and the financial recovery of the audiovisual sector
Economic recovery of the film and audiovisual industry in the COVID-19 context
Percentage of funds dedicated to the cultural and creative sectors in national recovery plans
Amending Directive 2006/115/EC to prevent a financial disaster for Europe’s music sector: one year on and still no progress
Culture in the national recovery and resilience plans
Education gender gaps in the EU
Case AD684 – anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of ceramic tiles originating from India and Turkey
Appropriate and proportionate remuneration for the use of an author’s creative work
Cross-border enforcement of intellectual property rights in the EU
Changing the status of Ukraine for the Erasmus+ programme from ‘third country not associated to the programme’ to ‘third country associated to the programme’
Ukrainian refugees with disabilities
Gazprom cuts off the gas supply to Poland and Bulgaria
Recognition of the professional qualifications of Ukrainian refugees
Gaps in the harmonisation of copyright and neighbouring rights and disparity in the remuneration of artists
Gaps in the harmonisation of copyrights or neighbouring rights and unfairness in the remuneration of artists
Supplementary question – case AD684 – anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of ceramic tiles originating from India and Turkey
EU budget 2023 / Creative Europe programme
Case AD 684 – anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of ceramic tiles originating from India and Turkey
Deeply concerning joint Algeria-Russia military exercises
Sectoral action for music in the 2021-2027 Creative Europe programme
Combating online piracy of live content
EU type-approval of the Smart Kid Belt
Closure of the checkpoints on the border with Belarus at Bobrowniki and Kuźnica (PL)
The Data Act – complementary legislation for the European automotive sector
Safeguarding the integrity of the international player transfer system
Draft regulation of the Minister for Infrastructure on approving the installation of an additional gas supply system for vehicles
Concentration and competitiveness in the European live music sector, including ownership of festivals and ticketing platforms
United Kingdom possibly rejoining the Creative Europe programme
Imposition by public authorities of collective travel bans on away supporters in UEFA club competitions
Sustainable aviation fuels availability and possible solutions in relation to book and claim system
Ratification of the 2012 World Intellectual Property Organization Beijing Treaty
Protecting the European Sport Model and the competitiveness of European football
Amendments (1282)
Amendment 28 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas common historical narratives and common evaluation of key historical events serve as a foundation for shared culture and identity;
Amendment 32 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas there remain gaps of historical awareness of key historical events between different regions within the EU;
Amendment 39 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas history must never be relativised, distorted or falsified for political purposes both from the EU member states and from the candidate countries;
Amendment 43 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas historical narratives in some EU Member States and candidate countries may be misused for political reasons thus opening the door to disinformation and undue Russian influence in the region; whereas disinformation campaigns, anti-European narrative and Russian propaganda are mainly spread through digital channels, thus accentuating the need for digital upskilling and media literacy campaigns in the EU;
Amendment 45 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas dealing with the past requires utmost impartiality, objectivity and dispassion both in historical scholarship and theamongst political realmians;
Amendment 51 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas while there are ‘historical facts’ grounded in professional historical work, there is no single monolithic, indisputable and everlasting ‘historical truth’ that one specific group or nation can monopolise and exclusively claim for itselfwhich can be used to negate another state’s history;
Amendment 71 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas European historical consciousness is understood as an individual as well as collective ability and skill to understand, (self-)critically assess and learn from history, which facilitates the recognition of the inextricable connection and interdependency between past, present and future which facilitates the recognition of the inextricable connection and interdependency between past, present and future;
Amendment 87 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Acknowledges that the diverse and often conflicting histories of European nations and states make any effort to deal with history at a supranational political level a difficult and potentially dangerous endeavour, and that attempts to regulate how to commemorate and interpret the past always prove to be challenging;
Amendment 95 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises the potential of the principle of historia magistra vitae and considers especially the dark elementtragic periods of Europe’s history – including communism, totalitarianism, racism, jingoaggressive nationalism and militarism and colonialism – not only to be a vigorous reminder of past mistakes whose repetition is to be avoided, but also as a call to work jointly towards democratic and inclusive societies in the Union and globally;
Amendment 99 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers a responsible, evidence- based and critical dealing with history a sine qua non for any democratic body politicpolitical and non-political State authority and democratic institutions, in order to sensitise current and future generations for achievements and aberrations of the past alike, strengthen a self-reflexive public discourse and foster understanding and reconciliation within and among particular social groups, nations and states, focusing on common European values;
Amendment 116 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Expresses its concern that there continues to be a latent competition and partial incompatibility between different memory frames and remembrance cultures in the Union, especially between Western and Eastern Europnot only between Western and Eastern Europe but also amongst some Eastern European countries due to the continuous Russian influence in the region; emphasises the need to bridge the gap of historical remembrance of key foundational events among European countries and people;
Amendment 120 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Encourages the Union and the Member States to promote historical awareness and remembrance of Soviet and Russian crimes into education curricula, civic remembrance culture and public spaces;
Amendment 121 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to upscale media and digital literacy campaigns as main instruments against any disinformation campaigns; is worried by the current Russian propaganda, and asked the Member States and the Commission to already strengthen these instruments;
Amendment 123 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recognises that the Union’s concern mainly with narrating a story about itself ex negativo, with the horrors of the past and especially National Socialism and Stalinism serving as a ‘negative foundation myth’communism, provides a strong sense of purpose for the European project, yet bears the risk of nurturing a teleological and simplistic black-and-white scheme of history which potentially hampers a fully informed understanding of Europe’s intricate past and reduces incentives to challenge stereotypes and sacred cows of national histories;
Amendment 129 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Highlights that the Russian aggression against Ukraine has been prepared and justified with a high level of historical disinformation coming from Russia and its allies; notes that Soviet communism and Stalinism in particular have not received political or legal Europe-wide evaluation and condemnation; highlights that the lack of awareness of Eastern European history and Soviet crimes increases the vulnerability of European societies;
Amendment 132 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Maintains that Europe-wide understanding of Eastern European, Russian, and Soviet history is a crucial element to stopping the ongoing cycle of Russia’s imperial and colonial aggression in the continent; encourages the Union and the Member States to promote historical awareness and remembrance of Soviet and Russian crimes into education curricula, civic remembrance culture, and public spaces; supports the building of a pan-European memorial to the victims of 20th century totalitarianisms in the EU capital, Brussels;
Amendment 136 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recognises the need for a broader and more holistic understanding of European history for a (self-)critical European historical consciousness to emerge, in particular by widening the focus of current European remembrance initiatives;
Amendment 148 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Acknowledges the crucial importance of approaching Europe’s past on the foundation of European core values such as humanism, tolerance, democracy and the rule of law, and of and on the religious and philosophical traditions that underpin such values, creating an open sphere of discussion that also makes it possible to address difficult elements of national histories and that provides for mutual understanding and reconciliation both within and between European nations;
Amendment 154 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Stresses the need to highlight, in teaching curricula, the various national historical identities of the Member States, allowing learners to understand the complexity of the European cultural and historical heritage and the uniqueness of each Member State’s past;
Amendment 158 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Member States to revisecomplement current curricula and teaching methodologies with a view to shifting focus from national towardselements a related to European and global history and in order to allow for more emphasis on a supranational historical remembrance, in particular by allowing for multiple interpretations of the same historical period and event and by fostering corresponding teaching styles that favour reflection and discussion over knowledge transfer and that are guided by the overall objective of making students learn ‘how to think’ rather than ‘what to think’;enabling European students to critically assess of the same historical period and event
Amendment 169 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Member States to provide tailor-made (history) teacher training that enables teachers to grasp transnational aspects of history, imparts adequate didactics and principles of modern teaching and is primarily concerned with forming self-reflective young peopleadapted guidelines and material that enables teachers to put an adequate focus on transnational aspects of history;
Amendment 191 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Requests that the European institutions, the Member States and candidate countries, educational institutions and civil-society actors step up efforts to abstain from and repudiate any attempt to instrumentalise history for political purposes and fight historical denialism both in the European Union and beyond;
Amendment 195 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. EspousesIs of the idea that the ideal of a ‘culture of remembering’ and historical consciousness based on shared European values and practices in approaching the past, yet at the same time avoiding any undue levelling or simplification of history;
Amendment 196 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Expresses its hope that on the basis of critical self-reflection relating to history and historical responsibility at national level, a truly European reflective discourse on the continent’s past may emerge, with history not being abused for power- political purposes; expresses its hope that a community of fate among European peoples will emerge from a common historical work for the better for the future generations;
Amendment 202 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Envisions national collective memories eventually contributing to and merging into a European public sphere, withxpresses its hope that national remembrance cultures will complementing each other rather than being in competition, and will be able to dealings with history becoming an issue of civic rather than political action;
Amendment 2 #
2023/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
– having regard to its Resolution of 20 October 2021 on Europe’ s Media in the Digital Decade: an Action Plan to Support Recovery and Transformation (2021/2017(INI)),
Amendment 4 #
2023/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
– having regard to its Resolution of 20 October 2020 with recommendations to the Commission on a framework of ethical aspects of artificial intelligence, robotics and related technologies (2020/2012(INL)),
Amendment 6 #
2023/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
– having regard to its Resolution on intellectual property rights for the development of artificial intelligence technologies 2.10.2020 - (2020/2015(INI)),
Amendment 8 #
2023/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the music sector is an important part of the CCIs, which is recognised as one of the 14 key ecosystems for the building of European economy, bringing growth and creation of jobs, including for young people;
Amendment 10 #
2023/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas composers, songwriters and performers are at the very origin of the music sector value chain and the first and foremost creative driving forces of the music sector;
Amendment 27 #
2023/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas, although authors and performers are at the heart of music creation, they are neitherot always recognised nor remunerated in a way that reflects the true extent of their contribution, receiving very low revenues generated by the music streaming market, which creates a significant imbalance over time that needs to be addressed;
Amendment 30 #
2023/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas this is due to several long- standing systemic issues that the music industry is still facing;
Amendment 31 #
2023/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
Fb. whereas the average price of a monthly subscription to a music streaming service has not increased over the years since the launch of such services, especially when taking into account inflation and the vast increase of content available;
Amendment 38 #
2023/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas music streaming platforms, through their use of algorithms and recommendation systems, play a decisive role in determining what subscribers listen tothe discovery of content and therefore have a significant impact on cultural diversity;
Amendment 39 #
2023/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas, despite the previous calls of the European Parliament asking further action on the algorithmic transparency of and cultural diversity on streaming services in the cultural sector, these platforms operate in a legal vacuum with regard to transparency of the functioning of their algorithms and recommendation tools and the promotion of European works, as they are under no obligation at EU level to ensure any transparency on the functioning of their operations;
Amendment 45 #
2023/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the promotion of cultural diversity in the European music streaming market cannot depend solely on the commercial decisions of a few private dominant global operators, where a number of global operators exist, should be ensured, as well as the promotion of European artists worldwide;
Amendment 56 #
2023/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas more concerted efforts should be made to tackle these issues, given their impact on the market, in particular on revenue sharewith regards to revenue share; to this end, further analysis should be conducted to identify facts;
Amendment 57 #
2023/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)
Recital M a (new)
Ma. whereas it is important to ensure a functioning internal market for online distribution of music and avoid discrepancies that could create obstacles to the circulation of creative content across Europe;
Amendment 60 #
2023/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the need to createsupport a fair and sustainable ecosystem for music streaming in the EU that both promotes cultural diversity and correctaddresses the imbalances that threaten the sustainability of the sector;
Amendment 70 #
2023/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission and the industry to assess the impact of the current revenue distribution model on cultural diversity and streaming fraud and explore alternative and fairer models to reallocate streaming revenues;
Amendment 73 #
2023/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Calls on the Commission to examine the high level of concentration in the music industry and assess its impact on cultural diversity, on the remuneration of authors and on competition;
Amendment 78 #
2023/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises that it is essential to improve authors’the identification of authors, composers, musicians, producers, labels and publishers on music streaming services, in particular by ensuring a comprehensive and accurate metadata allocation from the time of creation and by using these data to improve the search functions in order to boost their visibility;
Amendment 86 #
2023/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Condemns the existence of so- called payolaany kind of schemes, which force authors to accept lower revenues in exchange for greater visibility, thereby further reducing their already very low streaming revenues, while the promise of greater visibility remains unfulfilled in most cases;
Amendment 105 #
2023/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission to propose a legal framework to ensure the prominence andcarry out an assessment of the discoverability of European works on music streaming platforms and to propose a legal framework ensuring their visibility and prominence;
Amendment 118 #
2023/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to collect data by creating a structured dialogue between the different stakeholders involved aiming on finding solutions to ensure the discoverability of European works on music streaming platforms; based on the findings, the Commission could reflect on the possibility of imposing quotas on European works on music streaming platforms;
Amendment 130 #
2023/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission to propose legal obligatprovisions to ensure the transparency of the algorithms and content recommendation systems of very large music streaming platforms, with a view to preventing fraudulent and unfair streaming manipulation practices, such as streaming fraud and fake artists that are used to reduce costs and further lower value for professional authors, as well as to ensure cultural diversity;
Amendment 141 #
2023/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Emphasises, furthermore, the need to ensure that authors, whose works have been used for training AI-generating applications, receive fair remuneration for itransparency, consent and remuneration for the use of authors and other rightholders' work in the development, training or design of any AI models and applications;
Amendment 153 #
2023/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Invites the Commission to establish a structured dialogue between the stakeholders in order to discuss market related current issues affecting the music streaming market and to work together to find common solutions, in parallel to its expected legislative proposals regarding the transparency of algorithms and prominence of European works;
Amendment 10 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the entire book sector value chain relies on the balance between the various actors, such as authors, publishers, translatordistributors, translators, printing companies, booksellers and libraries;
Amendment 13 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas authors are the creative source of all books;
Amendment 14 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas publishers play an essential role in the book value chain, as the link between authors and their potential readers and independent businesses are essential with regard to freedom of expression allowing a multitude of voices to be heard and views to be aired;
Amendment 15 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas the vast majority of European publishers are SMEs or even microenterprises;
Amendment 17 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E c (new)
Recital E c (new)
Ec. whereas bookshops and libraries are the focal point for readership development and reading promotion, whilst contributing to social and digital inclusiveness;
Amendment 23 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas the governments of some Member States have exerted influence and regulatory pressure on the book sector, which negatively impacts on freedom of expression and conflicts with EU values;
Amendment 28 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas readers, including young ones have shown a continued preference to read printed books;
Amendment 36 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas Brexit has significantly affected the European book market, namely in English-speaking Member States such as Ireland, that heavily relies on the UK’s book market; whereas Brexit has an immense influence on the book sectors’ supply chain by increasing the prices of books and shipment and customs costs, while disrupting the imports of books printed in continental Europe and exports to the EU Member States and other countries, such as the US or Australia, thus negatively affecting the dissemination of European content;
Amendment 37 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas the availability of digital books offers an opportunity to improve accessibility for people with disabilities, however this requires adequate investments in the production of different formats and the development of relevant skills;
Amendment 38 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. given the difficulties posed by shortages of the paper and ink required for producing works;
Amendment 41 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K b (new)
Recital K b (new)
Kb. whereas Brexit has a strong impact on skills in the publishing sector by reducing the student exchange between the UK, Ireland and other European countries in the highly-regarded publishing programmes, thus making it more difficult to develop much-needed skills and limiting the opportunities of young Europeans interested in the sector;
Amendment 42 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K b (new)
Recital K b (new)
Kb. whereas the lack of interoperability between e-book formats reinforces the position of dominant market players, whilst restricting consumer choice and protection;
Amendment 54 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Underlines the need to ensure a balance in the book ecosystem by fulfilling the specific roles of the various actors of the value chain, such as authors, publishers, printers, distributors, translators, booksellers and libraries;
Amendment 55 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Member States, in this regard, to implement the European Accessibility Act17 as soon as possible and take measures to ensure that books are available in accessible formats for persons with disabilities, in the interests of cultural, social and professional inclusion; Recalls that the European Accessibility Act goes hand-in-hand with the Marrakesh Treaty, which has been transposed into European legislation through the Marrakesh Directive and Regulation; Emphasises that the Marrakesh Treaty and the European Accessibility Act are complementary tools that aim to improve the access of persons with disabilities to published works, both physically and digitally, on equal basis with others; _________________ 17 Directive (EU) 2019/882 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 on the accessibility requirements for products and services (OJ L 151, 7.6.2019, p. 70).
Amendment 67 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Invites the Commission in its mid- term review of the Creative Europe programme 2021-2027 to introduce measurable goals on how funding is used to improve the accessibility of books for persons with disabilities;
Amendment 79 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Urges the Member States to foster cultural diversity by increasing the acquisition budget of libraries, so that they can further expand the range of books that they offer, andto supporting local bookshops, to safeguard the appropriate remuneration of authors and the investment capacity of publishers;
Amendment 88 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the need to support the creation and translation of European books, in particular by enhancing public funding at both national and European levels so as to improve the circulation, visibility and diversity of translated books;
Amendment 91 #
2023/2053(INI)
8a. Underlines the importance of the mobility and exchanges between authors in order to facilitate their creative work and improve their opportunities to gain new professional experiences abroad;
Amendment 92 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Welcomes the new mobility action Culture Moves Europe in the frame of the Creative Europe Programme offering mobility grants to artists and cultural professionals, in particular for literary translators;
Amendment 93 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Amendment 94 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 d (new)
Paragraph 8 d (new)
8d. Recalls that the ability of the book sector to maintain a diverse network of booksellers and innovation-driven market relies on proper education and training that allows people to pursue a career in the book industry;
Amendment 95 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 e (new)
Paragraph 8 e (new)
8e. Underlines that 2023 has been declared the European Year of Skills and calls on the Member States in this regard to support the education and training programs dedicated to the various actors of the book sector;
Amendment 98 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Supports further promotion of the EULP in the Member States, including via the creation of an EU category for European children’s books;
Amendment 100 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Underlines the positive role taken by influencers to promote books on social media in an innovative way, thus fostering reading and European culture among younger generations;
Amendment 111 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Underlines the social role of libraries as places where citizens meet with authors and exchange views, in particular in small towns and less developed regions;
Amendment 118 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Underlines the positive role of book fairs to promote reading and authors, foster the circulation of European books and share good practices within the sector;
Amendment 124 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Emphasises the prevailing paper- based nature of the book industry and calls on the Commission to take into due account this specificity in the design and implementation of green transition policies to prevent negative impacts and to devise specific support measures to accompany the book sector in its transition towards a more sustainable model;
Amendment 125 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the Commission to ensure that sufficient funding continues to support the Ukrainian book sector, including artists and authors for the duration of the war and the reconstruction of the country;
Amendment 127 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Underlines the role taken by the Creative Europe Programme to fund some of these projects, such as the Tales of EUkraine initiative;
Amendment 133 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Encourages the Member States to further support the green transition of the book sector through financial incentives or other measures, for the whole supply chain, including the usage of raw materials, sustainable packaging and transport needed for the production and distribution of printed books;
Amendment 134 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls on the Commission to support print-on-demand programmes that make it possible to legally republish books that are out of print and not scheduled to be reprinted;
Amendment 135 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Calls on the Member States to exercise greater vigilance over paper and ink production capacities, and to explore providing support to this link in the book chain;
Amendment 138 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 d (new)
Paragraph 18 d (new)
18d. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to support the development of industrial capacities in Europe (paper and ink production and printing houses) so that books for young people and children can be printed here and thus reduce their carbon footprint;
Amendment 143 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls on the Commission to support research and innovation projects on the use of AI, in order to enhance the efficiency of the sector, notably with regard to environmental sustainability and accessibility for instance through Horizon Europe;
Amendment 147 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Underlines the importance of collecting data from publishers in order to display the origins of all parts of the book through the entire production chain, including information on paper certification and place of production;
Amendment 150 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses the need for fair competition in the book market in order to guarantee consumer choice and cultural diversity; underlines the unfair practices by certain dominant online players that abuse their position to the detriment of other actors in the value chain; in this regard, calls on the Commission and the Member States to monitor the effective implementation and compliance with the obligations of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) by dominant online market players to ensure fair competition;
Amendment 152 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls on the Commission to support national initiatives that help protect SMEs, micro-enterprises and independent structures in the book sector from unfair competition from the large platforms;
Amendment 44 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 46 a (new)
Citation 46 a (new)
– having regard to the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on Europe’s Media in the Digital Decade: an action plan to support recovery and transformation (COM(2020)0784),
Amendment 47 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 46 b (new)
Citation 46 b (new)
– having regard to the European Commission's European Media Industry Outlook SWD (2023) 150,
Amendment 48 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 46 c (new)
Citation 46 c (new)
– having regard to its resolution on Europe’s Media in the Digital Decade: an action plan to support recovery and transformation (2021/2017(INI)),
Amendment 50 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 46 d (new)
Citation 46 d (new)
– having regard to its resolution on an intellectual property action plan to support the EU’s recovery and resilience (2021/2007(INI)),
Amendment 54 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas artists, authors, performers and all cultural creators are the creative source of our European culture that our society and democracy is built upon; whereas cultural and creative expressions and works are often the result of the essential contributions of persons working in the cultural and creative sectors (‘CCS professionals’) in different functions, roles and capacities, ranging from creative input to technical support; whereas the existence of such expressions and works depends, thus, on whether all CCS professionals receive adequate recognition and support;
Amendment 67 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas, regardless of their role or their status as a worker or self-employed person, the living and working conditions of CCS professionals can be characterised by precariousness and instability, with unpredictable incomes, a weaker bargaining power in relations with counterparties, short-term contracts, weak or no social security, and a lack of access to unemployment support; whereas the extent of social security coverage of CCS professionals varies between countries, sectors and types of work within the sectors and may lead to differences in living and working conditions;
Amendment 129 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas ongoing technological developments such as digitalization, particularly the recent progress in the field of artificial intelligence, are not only creating new opportunities and new jobs, but also bringing along many challenges, uncertainties and even existential distress for many cultural creators and entire professions;
Amendment 132 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas practices involving copyright buyouts and work with transfer of copyright imposed on authors by video- on-demand (VOD) platforms based outside the EU are increasingly becoming standard practice;
Amendment 135 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J b (new)
Recital J b (new)
Jb. whereas the European Parliament has in the past called on the Commission to take concrete steps to prevent potentially coercive practices such as copyright buyouts that may hinder creators' ability to benefit from adequate and proportionate remuneration, in three resolutions: on the situation of artists and the cultural recovery in the EU (2020/2261(INI)), on Europe’s Media in the Digital Decade: an action plan to support recovery and transformation (2021/2017(INI)), and on an intellectual property action plan to support the EU’s recovery and resilience (2021/2007(INI));
Amendment 158 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that the arts, the broader cultural and creative sectors, entertainment and sports play a fundamental role in human flourishing and in Europe’s social cohesion and economy; underlines that CCS professionals are key to the process of European integration;
Amendment 162 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Highlights the need for the whole cultural ecosystem to be well-balanced in order to allow each of its parts to thrive and contribute to our European society, democracy and economy;
Amendment 175 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Reiterates its calls on the Commission to develop a proposal for a European ‘Status of the Artist’ as an EU framework for the social and professional situation of artists and workers in the cultural and creative sectors;
Amendment 221 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Underlines the overall importance of the cross-border mobility of artists and cultural workers and exchanges between them in order to facilitate their creative work and improve their opportunities to gain new professional experience abroad; welcomes in this context the new mobility action Culture Moves Europe in the frame of the Creative Europe programme which offers mobility grants to artists and cultural professionals, and calls on the Commission and the Member States to further strengthen and improve such initiatives and equip them with more adequate fundings;
Amendment 243 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recalls the importance of copyright and related rights in the cultural and creative sectors and of properly implementing them, ensuring that every type of rightholder is fairly remuneratedin particular for authors and composers, who are in a weaker contractual position vis-à-vis the major and dominant media companies that hire or commission a work to them; underlines that authors and composers need the protection provided for by EU law to ensure their fair remuneration to be able to fully benefit from the rights harmonised under Union law, ensuring that they are fairly and proportionately remunerated for each usage of their work;
Amendment 247 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recalls the importance of copyright and related rights in the cultural and creative sectors and oftheir properly implementing them, ensuring that every type of rightholder is fairly remuneratedation, in particular for authors and composers who are in a weaker contractual position compared to the large and dominant media companies that use and lease their works; stresses that authors and composers need the protection provided by EU law to ensure that they are fairly remunerated and thus able to sufficiently exercise their rights under harmonised EU law, which will ensure that they are fairly and proportionately remunerated for each use of their works;
Amendment 258 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls on the Commission to implement the principle of appropriate and proportionate remuneration throughout all EU legislation related to digital policies with impact on the cultural and creative sectors;
Amendment 265 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Is concerned by abusive and coercive practices that may result in unfair contractual relationships for CCS professionals; draws attention to issues relating more specifically to ‘buy-out’ contracts; requests the Commission to assess and closely monitor the situation in thand work-for-hire contracts video-on-demand platforms imposed by third countries on music authors by applying to their contracts in order to circumvent the EU laws protecting authors; requests the Commission to closely monitor the situation in that regard and propose solutions to prevent the circumvention of EU rules and principles and to ensure that intellectual property rights that have a strategic importance for Europe can be retained in the EU, while providing appropriate regard; muneration and fair working conditions for authors and composers;
Amendment 273 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Stresses that collective management organisations enable authors to be remunerated for uses that they could not control or promote themselves, including in foreign markets, and promote the diversity of cultural expression by providing market access to smaller and less popular repertoires and by providing social, cultural and educational services for the benefit of their right-holders and the public, as set out in Directive 2014/26/EU on collective management of copyright and related rights; recognises that collective management organisations play an essential role in ensuring the remuneration of authors and composers through collective bargaining and represent an important source of income for professional authors and composers;
Amendment 328 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Recognises the role that collective management organisations play in ensuring collective bargaining for authors and composers, equal market access for all authors and composers, the widest possible public access to a culturally diverse repertoire and the sustainability of the cultural sector in Europe; promotes collective management as a fair and sustainable model for future EU policy considerations;
Amendment 364 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Is concerned by the lack of career transition support systems in place for artists and CCS professionals in need of retraining; calls on the Member States to invest in upskilling and reskilling via skills development programmes, technical and vocational education, technical and vocational training systems and lifelong learning schemes, allowing those interested to develop new skills either within or outside the cultural and creative sectors;
Amendment 427 #
Amendment 429 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
Amendment 509 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – Recommendation 4 – paragraph 1 – indent 5
Annex I – Recommendation 4 – paragraph 1 – indent 5
- to develop tools, such as guidelines for application, handbooks of good practices and shared principles, for improving the situation in all the areas covered under its scope and to evaluate experiences with relevant tools; to prevent buy-outs imposed by third countries based platforms and to protect the strategic interests of European CCS professionals, in particular that of authors and composers, further legislation is to be considered;
Amendment 5 #
2023/2042(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes the Swiss Government’s unilateral decision to terminate negotiations on the EU-Swiss institutional framework agreement in 2021 which affected its participation in the Erasmus+ programme; highlights that the free movement of persons is a precondition for participation in Erasmus+ programme;
Amendment 9 #
2023/2042(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Acknowledges the fact that numerous education stakeholders in Europe, in particular students on both sides, are calling for Switzerland to be associated to Erasmus+; underlines the educational benefits, but not only, of such an association for Switzerland and the European Union;
Amendment 16 #
2023/2042(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the exploratory discussions between the Commission and the Swiss chief negotiator held since the end of March 2022; believes that these discussions could provide an acceptable basis for the swift recommendation to start negotiations; believes it should be one of the main objectives of the Swiss Federal Council and the Commission to reach an agreement on the Institutional Framework Agreement;
Amendment 20 #
2023/2042(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Believes that the EU should invite all interested neighbouring and like- minded countries once they fulfil all necessary conditions, including Switzerland, to associate to the Erasmus+ programme and thus contribute to European education systems and the strengthening of the European Education Area as a whole;
Amendment 22 #
2023/2042(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that the participation of teachers and young people in EU programmes for education, training, youth and sport enables a strong and sustainable understanding between Switzerland and the EU; highlights individual benefits for all participants;
Amendment 24 #
2023/2042(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Welcomes the Erasmus+ call for 2022 to accept associated partners from Bologna Process countries for European Universities, including Switzerland; notes that access to Erasmus+, Horizon Europe and ongoing and future pilot projects would be mutually beneficial;
Amendment 2 #
2023/2019(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas Parliament requested that the Commission carefully assess the possible inclusion of electronically supplied services whose main feature is the provision of access to and use of copyright protected works or other protected subject matter into the scope of the Geo-blocking Regulation; whereas the Commission report on the first short-term review of the Geo-blocking Regulation stated that, as regards audiovisual content, the Commission would engage in dialogue with stakeholders with a view to fostering the circulation of quality content across the EU; whereas this dialogue is included as Action 7 in the Media and Audiovisual Action Plan9 ; whereas each and every organisation of the audiovisual sector reminded the utmost importance of its territorial functioning throughout the whole stakeholder’s dialogue; __________________ 9 COM(2020)0784.
Amendment 6 #
2023/2019(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas the film and audiovisual sector is of crucial importance audiovisual sector for the EU at both economic and cultural level; and whereas this sector is vital for safeguarding the EU’s cultural and linguistic diversity and media pluralism; whereas territorial and exclusive allocation of licensing rights and contractual freedom are sine qua non conditions for the proper functioning of the audiovisual sector in the EU;
Amendment 7 #
2023/2019(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Emphasises that investments in the production, the distribution and exhibition of films is a high-risk enterprise and that this investment is safeguarded through the ability to secure exclusivity of the film on a territorial basis;
Amendment 8 #
2023/2019(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the sector has a broad range of stakeholders many of which are SMEs, including a large number of highly innovative and creative independent production and, film distribution companies that producand cinemas that produce, distribute and showcase a wide variety of content across the EU;
Amendment 9 #
2023/2019(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the film and audiovisual sector is of crucial importance for the EU at both economic and cultural level; and whereas this sector is vital for safeguarding the EU's cultural and linguistic diversity and media pluralism;
Amendment 12 #
2023/2019(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Emphasises the pragmatic and constant adaptation by the film and audiovisual sector in Europe to the cultural and economic realities of a Union comprising 27 countries, with diverse national and regional cultures, habits, market conditions and audience demand, require tailored approach to content development, production and distribution;
Amendment 12 #
2023/2019(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas territorial and exclusive allocation of licensing rights and contractual freedom are sine qua non conditions for the proper functioning of the audiovisual sector in the EU;
Amendment 14 #
2023/2019(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Notes that distributors and cinema operators work together to create markets for content in their respective territories with targeted marketing efforts taking into account cultural and linguistic specificities;
Amendment 14 #
2023/2019(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the Commission’s review shows that European consumers only have access to a smallwo Regulations already constitute an exception to territorial exclusivity of the audiovisual sector, such as the portability of a subscription to an online content service across Member States, as provided in Regulation (EU) 2017/1128, and the access to news and current affairs programmes and fully financed own proporductions of the total content made available online in the Union;broadcasting organisation across the European Union, as provided in Directive (EU) 2019/789, for which there was no appropriate evaluation to date. Whereas a report on the application of the Portability Regulation has been issued in June 2022 whereasby the number of consumers trying to access digital media content ofCommission’s services identified compliance issues by some VOD platforms that it undertook to investigate futher. Whereas no fered iback on other Member States is growing rapidly and a third of citizens have expressed interest in doing sose key investigation has been provided to the Parliament leaving the sector blind on the marge of maneuver left to increase the cross-border access of more content online;
Amendment 15 #
2023/2019(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises the key financing principles of the sector, notably the indispensable territorial and exclusive allocation of licensing rights and contractual freedom and notes that the film value chain is a closely connected eco-system; stresses that what happens online also has an impact on what happens offline; recalls that time exclusivity and territorial exclusivity are strongly interlinked;
Amendment 18 #
2023/2019(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines the remaining untapped potential for cross-border economic activities that could be encouraged by the removal of all geo-blocking barriers and the continued promotion of the free movement of products and services in line with the principles of the Geo-blocking Regulation, except for the audiovisual and book sector, in compliance with Directive 2006/123/CE which excludes it from its scope (Article 2.2(g)) and with Article 167 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union which gives the cultural competence to Member States to ensure cultural diversity;
Amendment 22 #
2023/2019(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas citizens who have purchased digital media content and move to another Member State often faccess to an important quantity of audiovisual works in each Member State; whereas demand for cross border access to audiovisual works remains very low ind they can no longer access that content due to geo-blocking; EU and whereas accepting this request would put in jeopardy the entire european audiovisual sector, affecting de facto consumer’s access to diverse and highly cultural European audiovisual creations;
Amendment 23 #
2023/2019(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Welcomes the Council Conclusions (2021/C 501 I/02 & 7809/22) underling the importance of territorial exclusivity and exclusive licensing for the sustainability of the audiovisual sector;
Amendment 23 #
2023/2019(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines the importance of the Geo-blocking Regulation in building a more robust, coherent and accessible internal market for all citizens and businesses in the EU, regardless of their place of residence or establishment; stresses that further steps need to be taken to achieve the full potential of the Regulation, including by strengthening the legal framework supporting the cross- border exchange of goods and services, lifting the principle of territorial exclusivity would be detrimental for the entire audiovisual sector but also for every EU citizen, since it could lead to an increase in prices for the public;
Amendment 27 #
2023/2019(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Emphasises that the current system of territorial exclusivity in sport helps maintaining content quality, offers and the sustainability in organising sport events, while ensuring the financing of grassroots sports and investment in talent promotion;
Amendment 28 #
2023/2019(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Recalls the role of the EU Portability regulation in improving accessibility to film and audiovisual content when European residents travel abroad;
Amendment 29 #
2023/2019(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that the inclusion of audiovisual services in the scope of the Geo-blocking Regulation would result in a significant loss of revenue, putting investment in new content at risk, while eroding contractual freedom and reducing cultural diversity in both content production and distribution,and distribution and exhibition; emphasises that such inclusion would result in fewer distribution channels, ultimately driving up the prices for consumers;
Amendment 30 #
2023/2019(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas citizens living in border regions or belonging to linguistic minorities alre often prevented from accessing content in their native languages due to geo-blocking, which hinders theirady have access to news and current affairs programmes and fully financed own production of the broadcasting organisation acceross to and enjoyment of cultural contenthe EU, as provided in Directive (EU) 2019/789;
Amendment 33 #
2023/2019(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Highlights that recent European Audiovisual Observatory Data proves the market is delivering increasing number of European films to audiences across Europe; this surge in availability proves the business model of territorial exclusivity is ensuring an abundance of films and that the continued exclusion of audiovisual services from the scope of the regulation remains fit for purpose;
Amendment 35 #
2023/2019(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas Parliament called for these issues to be addressed in its resolution of 13 November 2018 on minimum standards for minorities in the EU; whereas the ‘Minority SafePack’ European Citizens’ Initiative called for these issues to be addressed through the development of a unitary European copyright that will lead to the abolition of licensing barriers within the Unthe Commission’s first short-term review of Regulation (EU) 2018/302 (the Geo-blocking Regulation) upholds the continued exclusion of audiovisual services from the scope of the regulation;
Amendment 38 #
2023/2019(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Recalls that, as indicated by the Commission report on the first short-term review of the Geo-blocking Regulation of November 2020, geo-blocking in the book sector does not constitute a concern for the vast majority of consumers, and the inclusion of ebooks in the scope of the Regulation would only have the effect of pushing out of the market many SMEs, strengthening the position of a few internet giants and bringing virtually no benefit to consumers;
Amendment 38 #
2023/2019(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises that the Commission carried out its first review prwo Regulations already constitute an exceptiorn to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, which means that changes to both consumer and trading behaviour triggered by the pandemic were therefore not reflected in the 2020 Commission report; recalls the changes in consumer habits and the rising preference for online services that were additionally strengthened by the COVID-19 pandemic; underlines, therefore, the need to draw further conclusions based on the new data in this area, as 12 % of EU businesses10 started or increased efforts to sell goods or services online due to theerritorial exclusivity of the audiovisual sector, such as the portability of a subscription to an online content service across Member States, as provided in Regulation (EU) 2017/1128, and the access to news and current affairs programmes and fully financed own productions of the broadcasting organisation across the European Union, as provided in Directive (EU) 2019/789, for which there was no appropriate evaluation to date except that the Commission carried out its first review prior to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic; __________________ 10 Eurostat, ‘Online sales efforts on the rise due to the pandemic’, 11 April 2022.
Amendment 38 #
2023/2019(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas Directive 2006/123/CE excludes from its scope “audiovisual services, including cinematographic services, whatever their mode of production, distribution and transmission” (Article 2.2(g)) in compliance with Article 167 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union;
Amendment 41 #
2023/2019(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Considers that the report by the Commission’s services on the application of the Portability Regulation issued in June 2022 identified compliance issues by some VOD platforms that it undertook to investigate further; considers that no feedback on these key investigation has been provided to the Parliament leaving the sector blind on the marge of maneuver left to increase the cross-border access of more content online; underlines, therefore, the need to draw conclusions based on the new data in this area;
Amendment 43 #
2023/2019(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the Commission organised a stakeholder dialogue to find solutions for these issues, but no significant agreements were reached and the proposals put forward would not adequately address the geo-blocking of digital media contentduring which each and every trade organization of the audiovisual sector reminded the upmost importance of its territorial functioning;
Amendment 46 #
2023/2019(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas persistent barriers to accessing to digital media content, such asjeopardising the territoriality of the audiovisual sector could lead to an increase in price,s fragmentation, geo-blocking and the unavailability of dubbing or subtitles force citizens to resort to piracy in order to access content; or spectators, in particular the price of a cinema ticket and of a subscription to an online content service. It would have several consequences: it would encourage citizens to resort to piracy in order to access content and would be detrimental to the EU consumers particularly in countries where they have smaller purchasing powers. Furthermore, lifting territoriality would lead to an uniformisation of the works linked to the concentration of distribution methods;
Amendment 66 #
2023/2019(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission to rapidly creevaluate the legal and regulatory conditions to guarantee the freedom to provide digital media content services and to ensure the dissemination and reception of digital media content from regions where minorities live, so that they can watch and listen to content in their mother tongue without geo-blocking of this content if it is broadcast or provided from another countrybenefits regulations Regulation (EU) 2017/1128 and Directive (EU) 2019/789 have on consumer ’s and linguistic minorities' access to audiovisual content;
Amendment 69 #
2023/2019(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 1 – point 1 (new)
(1) Recalls that territoriality is the foundation of the European audiovisual sector, which enables cultural and linguistic diversity;
Amendment 73 #
2023/2019(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. RExcept for the audiovisual and book sectors that do follow cultural goals, recommends a broader and more detailed analysis to address concerns regarding the selective distribution and exclusive rights agreements that undermine the right of passive sale and competition in online and offline products and services distribution channels;
Amendment 77 #
2023/2019(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. CRecalls on the Commission to investigatethere are already ways of granting citizens access to the public media platforms of the Member State whose citizenship they hold, regardless of where they residenews and current affairs of public media platforms regardless of where they reside thanks to Directive (EU) 2019/789;
Amendment 79 #
2023/2019(INI)
2b. Calls on the Commission to start researches on the discoverability of European works online, in order to initiate reflections on the role of recommendation algorithms in the cultural sector, on the transparency of these algorithms, and to propose courses of action, notably in terms of standardization, metadata provision, interoperability and tools to facilitate public access;
Amendment 81 #
2023/2019(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. CRecalls onthat the Commission to guarantee citizens’ long-term access to the digital media content they have purchased, regardless of where that content was purchasedcurrent system of exclusive territorial licensing ensures the sustainable financing of films and audiovisual content, and is crucial to ensuring both content diversity and a wide range of distribution business models, which ultimately benefit EU citizens;
Amendment 82 #
2023/2019(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recalls that, according to Article 1(5) of the Regulation, it should not affect copyright law; emphasises that Parliament requested, in line with the review clause of the Regulation, that the Commission assess whethered that the Regulation should alsonot apply to electronically supplied services whose main feature is the provision of access to and use of copyright protected works or other protected subject matter, including the selling of copyright protected works or protected subject matter in an intangible form, provided thateven if the trader has the requisite rights for the relevant territories11 ; __________________ 11 European Commission, ‘Study on the impacts of the extension of the scope of the geo-blocking regulation to audiovisual and non-audiovisual services giving access to copyright protected content’, 2020.
Amendment 85 #
2023/2019(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to use the Creative Europe MEDIA programme to fund a selection of emblematic European films to be made available online in all countries and languages, with an appropriate promotional campaign to ensure that the works reach their audiences. Calls on the Commission to fund more projects for dubbing and subtitling audiovisual works through Creative Europe MEDIA programme, and to work towards improving access to cinematic heritage works;
Amendment 86 #
2023/2019(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Recalls the importance of supporting a policy of European co- productions, reflecting the richness and diversity of European culture, and the importance of strengthening the international distribution of works;
Amendment 91 #
2023/2019(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14 b. Recalls the importance of supporting a policy of European co- productions, reflecting the richness and diversity of European culture, and the importance of strengthening the international distribution of works;
Amendment 94 #
2023/2019(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes the popularity of different tools among consumers usedre is different legislative tools that exist which constitute an exception to avoid geo- blocking restrictions, especially for audiovisual content, such as the portability of a subscription to an online content service across Member States, as provided in Regulation (EU) 2017/1128, and the access to news and current affairs programmes and to fully financed own productions of the broadcasting organisation across the European Union, as provided in Directive (EU) 2019/789; considers it important to recognise that the steady modernisation and adaptation of the audiovisual services sector to new consumer expectations might be more effective than undermining the effective use of such tools;
Amendment 98 #
2023/2019(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Recognizes that citizens have access to an important quantity of audiovisual works and ebooks in each Member State; whereas demand for cross border access to audiovisual works and ebooks remains very low in the EU and whereas accepting this request EU would put in jeopardy the entire audiovisual and book sectors, affecting de facto consumer’s access to diverse and highly cultural European creations;
Amendment 100 #
2023/2019(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to prohibit geo-blocking by digital media content platforms and ban restrictions by rights-holders on passive sales of individual content or subscriponsiders that the inclusion of audiovisual services in the scope of the Geo-blocking Regulation would result in a significant loss of revenue, putting investment in new content at risk, while eroding contractual freedom and reducing cultural diversity in both content production and distributions;
Amendment 102 #
2023/2019(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15 b. Calls on the Commission to start researches on the discoverability of European works online, in order to initiate reflections on the role of recommendation algorithms in the cultural sector, on the transparency of these algorithms, and to propose courses of action, notably in terms of standardization, metadata provision, interoperability and tools to facilitate public access;
Amendment 106 #
2023/2019(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that the current model for media licensing is incompatible with the trend away from television and radinclusion of the audiovisual sector in the scope of the Geoblocking Regulation is incompatible with the production of diverse audiovisual content and could trigger a chain of negative effects for the creation, financing, production and towards on-demand content; calls on the Commission todistribution of films and audiovisual content in the mid to long term, thus potentially damaging cultural diversity and a whole value chain that revliew the Union’s approach to media licensings entirely on the principle of territorial exclusivity.
Amendment 31 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission and NAs to strengthen the regular exchange of best practices, enhance common understanding of programme procedures, deepen cooperation and improve the promotion of the programme; stresses that all relevant stakeholders should be involved in regular consultation on matters falling within their competence; recommends to re-establish and convene an Advisory Council of knowledgeable and experienced stakeholders on a regular basis coordinated by the ESC Resource Centre;
Amendment 33 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Requests the Commission to assess options for a more integrated approach towards Youth activities across EU programmes;
Amendment 42 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Highlights that increased communication and higher awareness about the programme must be complemented by an increased budget to cover new applicants and avoid a low success rate;
Amendment 50 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Believes the sending organisations should have the option of conducting preparatory seminars for their volunteers themselves and that organisations should be able to choose whether their volunteers take part in seminars organised by the organisations or national agencies;
Amendment 66 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to facilitate the expansion of mutual recognition of learning outcomes from volunteering activities by registering them in Europass and by encouraging higher education institutions to award credits under the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS credits) for these activities and, where possible, record these experiences as digital credentials or micro-credentials;
Amendment 75 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on the Commission to address grant funding delays and suggests creating a centralised platform where grant holders can upload contract amendments and avoid delays in the project implementations;
Amendment 9 #
2023/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas present and emerging systemic challenges, such as the climate crisis, global pandemics, the digital shift and migration, inflation and social inequalities, require the adaptation of structures and approaches granting active and meaningfull participation to citizens in society, including those with fewer opportunities such as citizens of different social backgrounds; whereas the active digital engagement of citizens should take into account and address the digital gap between generations, social groups as well as between well connected urban areas and rural and remote areas;
Amendment 14 #
2023/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas citizen engagement must be understood as multi-level, encompassing local, regional, national, European and global processes; whereas the ongoing processes of globalisation and European integration will require the new generation of Europeans to be increasingly politically engaged at multiple levels in order to be able to live and work internationally and navigate difference in their daily lives; whereas societies are becoming more diverse, making respect for the human dignity, diversity of cultures and origins and the rejection of any kind of discrimination towards women, LGTBIQ people or minorities ever more important within Europe;
Amendment 34 #
2023/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Firmly believes that the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme makes a unique contribution to enhancing civic engagement and participation from a fundamental rights perspective by effectively combining values, civil dialogue and citizenship, while also promoting social and gender equality and the fight against discrimination and violence; is of the opinion that the CERV programme is essential for addressing shrinking civic space and challenges to the rule of law across Europe.
Amendment 53 #
2023/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Emphasizes that effective communication and awareness-raising activities are essential for the success of the programme, therefore they need to be prioritized in order to engage potential beneficiaries, especially at local level;
Amendment 3 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 a (new)
Citation 18 a (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 14 September 2023 on the future of the European book sector (2023/2053(INI));
Amendment 7 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the Creative Europe programme 2021-2027 features an overall budget increase of about 68 % compared to its predecessor; whereas this increase significantly depreciates due to the constantly rising inflation rate9a; whereas the overall budget has been frontloaded with a third of the financial envelope committed in the years 2021 and 2022 to address, inter alia, the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic; _________________ 9a https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/product s-eurostat-news/w/ddn-20230309-2.
Amendment 9 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. Whereas the Creative Europe programme benefits individual creators in Europe, such as artists, authors and performers;
Amendment 15 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas lengthy application procedures often discourage the participation of small-sized organisations, especially those from disadvantaged areas; whereas the application procedure needs to be simplified and improved, primarily due to an increase in the number of procedural steps together with a poor user friendly interface, that may discriminate against applicants who do not use Microsoft applications;
Amendment 16 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas the introduction of a platform that was not originally designed for the type of projects funded by the programme maintains a reporting procedure that is complex and difficult to navigate;
Amendment 18 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the Culture strand promotes the networking of creative communities and fosters cross-border collaboration, with a particular focus on cooperation projects; whereas, within the first two years of implementation, the cooperation project scheme emerged as the most competitivepopular under the Culture strand, providing support to 291 projects;
Amendment 20 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas the "Writing European" preparatory action, supported as of 2021, has been developed with the aim of supporting creators, in particular authors, in conceiving and developing high-quality fiction series able to travel across borders and reach new audiences;
Amendment 23 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas Culture Moves Europe is the largest EU mobility scheme for the cultural and creative sectors and has attracted around 4,660 application by mid-2023; whereas approximately 85% of the applications are from sectors such as visual arts, performing arts and music;
Amendment 24 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H b (new)
Recital H b (new)
Hb. whereas the programme acknowledges the importance of the music sector as an essential component of Europe’s cultural diversity, which can benefit from the horizontal approach under the Culture strand; whereas during the period 2021-2022 the Music Moves Europe Initiative devoted EUR 5 million to strengthen the competitiveness, innovation and diversity of Europe’s music sector;
Amendment 25 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H c (new)
Recital H c (new)
Hc. whereas the literary translation action plays a unique role in promoting authors across borders, reaching new audiences, and contributing to a more culturally and linguistically diverse Europe;
Amendment 28 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas, in light of the crucial role of the Creative Europe desks in promoting and informing the cultural and creative sectors about the programme, cooperation and exchanges between the Creative Europe desks and the Commission must be strengthened;
Amendment 31 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J b (new)
Recital J b (new)
Jb. whereas the Seal of Excellence represents a novelty of the Creative Europe programme 2021-2027, introduced with the aim of enhancing synergies and simplifying the search for alternative funding in the event of budgetary constraints;
Amendment 33 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J c (new)
Recital J c (new)
Jc. whereas the European Capital of Culture, as a special action, is a prestigious initiative enjoying a well- established place in global cultural agendas and, since its introduction in 1985, highlights the richness and uniqueness of the diversity of cultures and cities;
Amendment 35 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the Commission to enhance opportunities of the Creative Europe programme for individual cultural creators such as authors, artists and performers who are the creative source of our European culture that our society and democracy is built upon;
Amendment 36 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Emphasises the importance of the cross-border mobility of artists, authors and performers and exchanges between them in order to facilitate their creative work and improve their opportunities to gain new professional experience abroad; welcomes in this context the new mobility action Culture Moves Europe within the CULTURE strand which offers mobility grants to artists and cultural professionals, and calls on the Commission to extend mobility opportunities for individual creators beyond the CULTURE strand;
Amendment 38 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the programme’s response toin mitigating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which severely disrupted the cultural and creative sectors even prior to the commencement of the current programme;
Amendment 39 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Reiterates its repeated calls upon the Commission and the Member States to tackle the long-term consequences of the pandemic on individual cultural creators that have come alongside other fundamental challenges such as the increasingly fast-paced technological progress which requires a specific technical and legal knowledge; therefore calls on the Commission to significantly enhance opportunities regarding the upskilling and reskilling of artists, authors and performers within the Creative Europe programme;
Amendment 40 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Acknowledges the flexibility of the Commission and the EACEA in implementing the programme, which was adapted to take into account the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic;
Amendment 44 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Welcomes the administrative simplification measures introduced with the new generation of the programme; recalls, however, that streamlining and simplification should not result in the reduction of financial and human resources devoted to project monitoring and evaluation;
Amendment 45 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Acknowledges that the application process is often complex, especially for small-sized organisations with limited financial and human resources; calls on the Commission and the EACEA, therefore, to permit the costs associated with the application process to be included in the overall estimated budget costs;
Amendment 47 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Acknowledges the progressive introduction of inclusion incentives across all strands in the first two years of programme’s implementation; notes, however, the lack of comprehensive data on how the programme objectives are being pursued in a way that encourages inclusion, equality, diversity and participation; urges the Commission to provide, in this regard, a detailed report in its interim evaluation;
Amendment 49 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Acknowledges that the programme contributes to the objective of climate and environmental sustainability through its actions; notes, however, that greening priorities have been introduced differently in the three programme strands; calls on the Commission to closely monitor the implementation of greening priorities and their impact on the sectors and to regularly report on its assessment;
Amendment 50 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Highlights the importance of transparency in disseminating call results; in this regard, calls on the Commission to continue publishing the list of all grant recipients along with the awarded amount for calls in a timely manner;
Amendment 56 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Urges the European Commission to develop ethical standards to AI technology use in all projects supported by the Creative Europe programme, in order to ensure a human centric, equitable and transparent use of this technology in the artistic and creative work process, as well as in the production, distribution and promotion of European cultural and creative works;
Amendment 58 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses the importance of the Creative Europe programme in developing and enhancing transnational partnerships, thus also contributing to EU international relations through culture; in this regard, calls on the Commission to invest appropriate resources on the external dimension of the programme;
Amendment 62 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls in this regard on the Commission to require from beneficiaries to provide information about the use of AI technologies in the projects supported by the Creative Europe programme;
Amendment 67 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to further strengthen and facilitate mobility initiatives such as Culture Moves Europe and other mobility opportunities for individual creators by equipping them with higher funding within the budgets of the current and future Creative Europe programme;
Amendment 69 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Urges the Member States and the Commission, in view of the high subscription rates, in addition tochallenges arising from digitalisation and greening, in addition to high subscription rates, and rampant inflation, which isare all severely affecting beneficiaries’ operational capacity, to ensure that there are no budget cuts to the programme’s envelope in 2024 as well as the upcoming budgetary years;
Amendment 72 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Regrets that the Seal of Excellence label has not yet been implemented, calls on the Commission to commence this label immediately, so that projects may avail, in this programming cycle, of the opportunities offered by the cumulative and alternative funding;
Amendment 73 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Deplores the Council’s position to further cut of 40 million euros the 2024 budget of the Creative Europe Programme 2021-2027 and calls on the Council to revise its approach in order to avoid additional cuts in the upcoming budgetary years;
Amendment 75 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Deplores the fact that, under the 2021-2027 MFF, there is no flexibility to top-up the Creative Europe programme and underlines that this precludes the funding of new initiatives, valuable pilot projects and preparatory actions;
Amendment 76 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. Deplores the funding gap between the two MFF cycles, that particularly affected the network scheme; in this regard, calls on the Commission to ensure that this situation will not reoccur in the future and to consider developing operational grants for the network schemes;
Amendment 79 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Underlines that the sectoral approach represents an excellent tool that will strengthen the book and publishing sector, enabling concerted actions that will support and stimulate market access and the wider circulation of European works;
Amendment 89 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Points out that, while recognising the major success of the new mobility action, it is imperative that an analysis of the main emerging trends is carried out by the end of 2024 with a view to the inclusion of new actors from the cultural and creative sectors; in this regard, calls on the Commission to increase the budget allocated to this action from 2025 onwards;
Amendment 90 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Invites the Commission in its mid- term review of the Creative Europe programme 2021-2027 to introduce measurable goals for how funding is used to improve the accessibility of books for people with disabilities;
Amendment 91 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Stresses the need to support the translation of European non-fiction books, particularly via the Creative Europe programme, which does not currently allow for this;
Amendment 93 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)
Paragraph 13 c (new)
13c. Welcomes the new mobility initiative Culture Moves Europe, which is part of the Creative Europe programme and offers mobility grants to artists and cultural professionals and calls on the Commission, in this regard, to explore the possibility of further expanding this initiative to other representatives of the book sector;
Amendment 95 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Welcomes the increase of actions providing support to the music sector under the Culture strand, resulting in a higher number of music-related projects being submitted under the current programme;
Amendment 102 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls foron the Commission to define and develop a more strategic and sector- oriented approach for the music sector, building on the results of the Music Moves Europe preparatory action; in this regard, stresses the importance of a regular structured dialogue between the music sector and the Commission;
Amendment 103 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the Commission to provide information, in cooperation with the sector, on music markets in the EU by collecting and analysing data in the Member States, as well as to analyse and report on cultural, legal, economic and social aspects affecting the music sector;
Amendment 106 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Emphasises the importance of the special action of the European Capital of Culture as a catalyst for the cultural and economic regeneration of cities and regions; stresses the need for additional funding for this special action to meet the additional costs incurred as a result of the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and rampant inflation; underlines that additional funding for the European Capital of Culture is long overdue; calls on the Commission, therefore, to increase the funding of the Melina Mercouri Prize, which has been endowed with only EUR 1.5 million for several years;
Amendment 107 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Acknowledges that the European Heritage Label is a valuable initiative promoting the significant role these sites play in the history and culture of Europe and notes that, during the period from 2013 to 2021, 60 sites have been designated with the title; calls, however, on the Commission to improve the visibility of the European Heritage Label by developing synergies with other relevant EU financial instruments;
Amendment 108 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Underlines the importance of the different prizes supported by the Creative Europe programme in the fields of literature, architecture and heritage, music (contemporary, rock and pop) as well as audiovisual; emphasises that these long-standing initiatives are well-known by the sectors and, by rewarding achievements in different fields, increase the visibility of the European cultural and creative sectors;
Amendment 109 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Acknowledges that the Media strand remains the main European instrument providing strategic support to the independent audiovisual sector, which consistsing primarily of small and medium- sized companies, which make considerable investments in bringing culturally diverse audiovisual works to new and existing audiences; emphasises the continuation of this strand so as to increase the EU strategic autonomy, by encouraging the internationalisation of European audiovisual companies; stresses, in this regard, the importance of ensuring an appropriate budget allocation for the Media strand in order to continue supporting the recovery and transformation of the audiovisual sector;
Amendment 110 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Regrets that the lack of data on the implementation of all Media actions does not allow for a comprehensive evaluation of how the programme effectively succeeds in increasing the economic and cultural potential of the audiovisual sector;
Amendment 113 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Suggests to the European Commission to consider the permanent inclusion, in the Creative Europe programme, of the objectives pursued by the successful preparatory action "Writing European";
Amendment 114 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Highlights that a large number of high-quality projects under the co- development and mini-slate schemes were rejected in 2021-2022 due to budgetary constraints; calls on the Commission, therefore, to allocate a larger budget for the future implementation of these schemes;
Amendment 115 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Underlines the vital roles of the European Film Distribution and European Film Sales support schemes in contributing to the cultural diversity of the European audiovisual sector by increasing the cross- border circulation of European films and offsetting some of the risks distributors take when investing in the production, distribution and promotion of non- national European films; stresses, therefore, that it is key to maintain adequatenhance funding for both schemes;
Amendment 117 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Underlines that in many European countries, there are no support schemes dedicated to cinema exhibition; highlights, in this regard, the importance of maintaining adequate funding for the Europa Cinemas network, a flagship initiative of the MEDIA strand, which contributes to the circulation of European films in cinemas;
Amendment 118 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Stresses that the Creative Europe Regulation 2021-2027 advances the provision of support to networking activities for audiovisual professionals, including creators; points out that this action has not yet been implemented, calls on the Commission, therefore, to implement a dedicated action with the objective of supporting networking activities and cooperactivities dedicated to networking and cooperation of European professional and cultural organisations within the audiovisual value chain in a timely manner;
Amendment 125 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Recognises the success of the Networks of European Festival call, which has supported 71 festivals under 12 networks, cooperating, inter alia, to foster audience engagement; calls on the Commission, therefore, to continue funding the two complementary actions, the European Festivals and the Network of European Festivals, in alternate years;
Amendment 126 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23b. Notes that, as the Media Invest facility attracted a large number of applications, increased budgetary synergies with the InvestEU programme must be secured for its future implementation; calls on the Commission to further improve the promotion of this facility amongst the audiovisual sector;
Amendment 129 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Notes that the Journalism Partnerships and the Media Literacy calls attracted the highest number of applications in 2021-2022, underlining the urgent need for increased financial support for the European media sector;
Amendment 130 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Calls on the Commission to ensure that, in the remaining programming period, no less than 9% of the overall budget 2021-2027 is allocated to supporting the objectives of the Cross- sectoral strand;
Amendment 2 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 23 November 2021 on EU sports policy: assessment and possible ways forward (2021/2058(INI));
Amendment 48 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the ambition to bring about a digital transformation of the programme; while stressing that digital opportunities can never fully replace the experience of physical mobility;
Amendment 95 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Is concerned by the fact that almost a third of students in higher education mobility reported that they did not receive full credit recognition, which is far from the objectives laid down in the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education; emphasises that this creates a significant barrier, especially for students from low-income households, when it comes to participating in the programme since they depend on completing their degree in a timely manner;
Amendment 103 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Recongnises a positive role of the introduction in 2023 of the mobility under Key Action 1 which boost the personal exchange of sport staff and coaches;
Amendment 105 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Notes that the Erasmus+ sport sector has very limited funds in some areas, especially for the organisation of events, thus limiting its scope;
Amendment 106 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Highlights that the centralised actions in sport managed by the EACEA proved useful to promote the European dimension in sport;
Amendment 107 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 b (new)
Paragraph 27 b (new)
27b. Calls on the Commisison to step up the efforts on the communication and promotion of sport funding available from the Erasmus + programme in order to reach more grassroots organisations;
Amendment 35 #
2023/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The Union and individual Member States are facing shortages in a wide range of sectors and occupations, including in those relevant for the green and digital transitions. Extensive shortages in construction, healthcare, hospitality, transport, information and communications technology and in science technology, engineering and mathematics, are long- standing and have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and the acceleration of the green and digital transitions. Labour shortages are expected to persist and potentially aggravate in the light of demographic challenges and ageing population.
Amendment 39 #
2023/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Addressing labour shortages requires a comprehensive approach at Union and national level which includes, as a priority, better realising the full potential of groups with lower labour market participation, reskilling and upskilling in accordance with the objectives of the European Year of Skills, the existing workforce, facilitating intra-EU labour mobility, as well as improving working conditions and the attractiveness of certain occupations. Due to the current scale of the labour market shortages and the demographic trends, measures targeting the domestic and Union workforce alone are likely to be insufficient to address existing and future labour and skills shortages. Therefore, legal migration is key to complement those actions and must be part of the solution to fully support the twin transition.
Amendment 54 #
2023/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Jobseekers from third countries wishing to register in the EU Talent Pool should create a profile using the Europass12 profile builder functionality enabling to create a free profile and report the relevant skills, qualifications, and other experiences in one secure online location. To enhance the effectiveness of this process, it is essential to promote awareness among jobseekers about the Europass format, ensuring they are well-informed and can optimise their applications. _________________ 12 Decision (EU) 2018/646 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 April 2018 on a common framework for the provision of better services for skills and qualifications (OJ L 112, 2.5.2018, p. 42, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2018/646/oj).
Amendment 73 #
2023/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(f a) Introduce a Cultural Ambassadors Programme that engages individuals from third countries, who have successfully integrated into the EU workforce, to share their experiences and encourage others to consider the EU as a destination of employment;
Amendment 85 #
2023/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. Access to registering a profile in the EU talent Pool IT platform shall be limited to persons who expressly declare not to be subject to a judicial or administrative decision refusing the entry or stay in a Member State in accordance with its national law or an entry ban to the territory of the Union in accordance with Directive 2008/115/EC. Furthermore, jobseekers shall undergo a comprehensive screening process to verify the authenticity of the information provided in their profiles.
Amendment 87 #
2023/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point 1 (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point 1 (new)
(1) Employers should be encouraged to allocate resources for language training programs for jobseekers, enhancing their linguistic skills, fostering cultural understanding, promoting a more inclusive integration into the European labour market.
Amendment 90 #
2023/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) shortage occupations common to a significant number of participatingif two Member States request as notified to the EU Talent Pool Secretariat by the EU Talent Pool National Contact Points pursuant to Article 10(2)(c);
Amendment 91 #
2023/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Encourage increased awareness among universities regarding the EU Talent Pool, emphasising the potential for researchers and students who are third country nationals to apply.
Amendment 92 #
2023/0404(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 b (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Ensure that individuals who have participated in Erasmus+ mobility programs receive favourable consideration in the matching process by recognizing qualifications obtained through Erasmus+ programs as valuable assets within the EU Talent Pool.
Amendment 7 #
2022/2198(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for the EU to adopt a comprehensive strategy for virtual worlds, building on the strengths of its industry to overcome the hardware and software challenges, while harnessing and promoting the innovation and progress of the video game industry; relevant sectors such as the video game industry, including technologies such as VR, XR, game engines, haptics, which are key building blocks for digital skills and for the metaverse(s);
Amendment 11 #
2022/2198(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls for the EU to create and foster a more hospitable environment for the technology industry through, among others, a correct and comprehensive digital education for students;
Amendment 18 #
2022/2198(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls for the EU to ensure sufficient investments in the field of digital education in order to promote the development of critical thinking users in the digital world; underlines the importance of granting support to teachers and educators in the process of equipping students with the necessary knowledgebase to safely navigate through the virtual worlds;
Amendment 19 #
2022/2198(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Member States and EU institutions to prioritise STEAM education and enhancing digital skills, including a range of skills and know-how for writing, design, artistic creation, digital development, publishing, all of which are key for the building of metaverses;
Amendment 20 #
2022/2198(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Calls on the Member States and EU institutions to ensure that the upskilling of teachers is prioritised and that, throughout the EU, teachers must benefit from pedagogical training to ensure they have the right skills needed to become digitally competent and proficient with technology;
Amendment 21 #
2022/2198(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Emphasises the necessity to better counteract the phenomenon of cyberbullying, both by awareness raising campaigns and implementation of more accurate controls in cyberbullying-prone environments;
Amendment 33 #
2022/2198(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. States that virtual worlds can significantly impact education and research by transforming how we acquire knowledge; stresses that metaverses can allow for better visualisation of educational content, increased possibilities for collaboration between learners and enhancedducators, as well as being a form of promoting distance and lifelong learning;
Amendment 45 #
2022/2198(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recognises the importance of multilateral fora in topics of global significance such as this, and encourages the Commission to take a coordinated approach with the Member States as regards contributing to important international standardisation efforts, such as ‘The Metaverse Standards Forum’, as well as other related initiatives within the OECD and other international organisations such as the ITU and ISO;
Amendment 8 #
2022/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas Accredited European Schools (AES) are schools which are not a part of the network of European Schools organised by the intergovernmental organisation ‘The European Schools’1a; whereas their purpose is different than the original one of the European Schools; _________________ 1a https://www.eursc.eu/Documents/2019- 12-D-12-en-1.pdf
Amendment 11 #
2022/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the ESS, in combining the educational systems of Member States – through parallel language sections – with a strong European dimension, multilingual education and a focus on science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics, as well as pedagogical innovations, represents a laboratory for educational reformsource of experience which has not been sufficiently used, including for the creation of a European Education Area (EEA);
Amendment 15 #
2022/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Amendment 20 #
2022/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Amendment 22 #
2022/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the Commission plays an important role in the ESS and the scope thereof needs to be broadened, given that its involvement is currently limited to human resources and budgetary matters, leaving the equally important educational aspects out of the equation; as well as the Commission’s role in representing the institutions acting as employers out of the equation, the Commission should have the means to adequately protect the rights of the families of the Union for whom the schools have been set up, and therefore the scope of the Commission’s role needs to be broadened;
Amendment 36 #
2022/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas parents play a key role in school life, such as in delivering extracurricular activities and providing transport and other services and the Statute of the European schools gives parents a say also with regard to pedagogical questions and all issues of school life, their contribution and role should be adequately recognised;
Amendment 47 #
2022/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the lack of accountability of some host countries, coupled with decisions taken by the schools’ administration which are responsible for providing and maintaining school buildings, has led to serious issues, especially in Brussels; whereas these issues have had profound repercussions on the standard of education and organisational aspects, as well as on the safety, security and well-being of students and staff alike;
Amendment 53 #
2022/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the need for a critical, in- depth assessment of all aspects of the ESS, and for reform to future-proof the system and ensure that it serves as a model for the exchange of good practices across educational systems; , believes that more can be done to ensure that pupils can successfully move back to their home countries and continue studies without any impediments; notes, however, that this is not always the case, with reports across various language sections that pupils returning home have not attained the required academic progress and, as a consequence, are required to repeat a school year;
Amendment 65 #
2022/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Believes that a placement should be guaranteed for every pupil whose parents or legal guardians have satisfied the criteria for enrolment in the ESS; notes that currently, this is not always the case;
Amendment 70 #
2022/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for increased accountability around the ESS, tighter parliamentary scrutiny and control, and improved visibility and understanding of the ESS and the European Baccalaureate in the Member States; including with a view to maintaining its recognition for granting non-discriminatory University admission in the Member States under the Convention defining the Statute of the European Schools;
Amendment 80 #
2022/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Insists on the need to streamline and increase the flexibility of the BoG’s decision-making and action, including through an alternative voting system, to enable the BoG to better respond to the needs of schools; calls for clear responsibilities, annualtransparent and accurate external communication on decision- making, periodic performance appraisals, and training and development plans for all senior and middle management staff, including structured induction, at central and school levels;
Amendment 85 #
2022/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the BoG to: a) clarify the applicability of primary and secondary EU legislation to the ESS; b) amend the staff regulations and the General Rules of the European Schools, including to explicitly clarify the competences of the Complaints Board vis-à-vis national courts; and c) put in place an independent ombudsperson to address complaints about maladministration and mediate in conflicts ensuring that there is no gap in legal protection, c) put in place a mechanism to address complaints about maladministration and mediate in conflicts and d) develop a code of administrative good conduct covering the OSGES and each Schools’ management;
Amendment 87 #
2022/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Notes with concern that parents or legal guardians are implicitly discouraged from pursuing a contentious appeal of a decision by the Central Enrolment Authority (CEA) due to legal fees involved; is concerned, therefore, that decisions by CEA may have led to situations where pupils were wrongly denied a placement;
Amendment 96 #
2022/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Requests thatInsists on the Member States to finally meet their obligations vis-à-vis the ESS in full, particularly with regard to the secondment of qualified teachers and the provision of adequate infrastructure (suitable premises, maintenance thereof and upgrades thereto), and calls for a binding system of direct financial contributions to ensure greater flexibility for both the ESS and the Member States;
Amendment 97 #
2022/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Is concerned about the overcrowding of some ESS schools in Brussels; notes that this has an adverse affect on pupils’ wellbeing whereby their academic, recreational and other needs are not properly met; notes that the schoools’ growth often disproportionally impacts smaller language sections;
Amendment 108 #
2022/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the BoG to urgently resolve ongoing teacher shortages and ensure a stable and fair employment situation for all by retaining staff and reducing turnover, thereby avoiding a brain drain; calls, in this regard, for a strengthened employment package for seconded and locally recruited staff alike, with competitive remuneration, more equal salaries for nursery, primary and secondary teachers, clarity about employment status and stability, continuous professional development (CPD) and further career prospects in and beyond the ESS;
Amendment 116 #
2022/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls for a degree of autonomy to be ensured for teachers and schools alike, for additional middle management posts focused on high-quality teaching methodologies and curricula to be introduced at schools, and for all recruitment procedures to be more transparent and open; calls to consider establishing the framework for professional-pedagogical development, furthermore, for an urgent review of the enrolment arrangements and school fees, and for the full potential of the AES to be exploited, including to address overcrowding;
Amendment 120 #
2022/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Calls for an urgent review of the enrolment policies and emphasises the importance of the sibling rule; expresses concerns about the fact that siblings are often placed in different schools in Brussels; notes that this leads not only to inconveniences for the families involved, but has prevented growth in already small language sections;
Amendment 124 #
2022/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the BoG to strengthen educational and pedagogical standards by: a) creating a task force with relevant pedagogical expertise drawn from open, transparent and regular consultation with stakeholders by mid-2024 to review and update the quality assurance approach put in place as part of the 2009 European Schools reform; b) introducing an enhanced and accountable inspection regime, including permanent chief inspectors, subject-specific inspections and follow-up processes that include AES; c) reinforcing the role of the OSG’s Pedagogical Development Unit and the Joint Teaching Committee; and d) ensuring ESS participation in EU programmes and initiatives such as the Erasmus+ Teacher Academies and the EEA;
Amendment 132 #
2022/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls foron the Member States to use the full potential of experienced ESS teachers to become trainers and mentors in national systems and emphasises the role that should be played by the ESS in establishing a European teachers’ module, to be included in the initial training of teachers across the EU;
Amendment 138 #
2022/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Requests the BoG and the OSG to boost inclusion and improve educational opportunities, including after-school activities for all students, with a focus on class size, teacher-to-children ratio and better catering for students with particular educational needs, including by considerably increasing the number of educational and psychological support staff in place and the provision of orientation and mentorship services, requests the BoG and the OSG to develop a strategy to allow for ad-hoc support for teachers and children with particular educational needs, in particular in nursery and primary;
Amendment 151 #
2022/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Requests the BoG and the OSG to develop and implement overreaching and harmonised whole-school anti-bullying programmes outlining a clear sanctioning system for all class levels, from nursery to secondaire, which promote peer support systems and involve active and well- trained teachers and parents, to foster a safe learning environment in which no form violence is allowed, and sanctions are clearly enforced;
Amendment 154 #
2022/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Insists on the need to deliver a high-quality educational experience for all students, including those without a language; calls for respect of applicable rules and insists on continuation of small language sections into the secondary cycles as well as ensuring longterm that every EU language has a dedicated section (and SWALS) as a concept becomes unnecessary; calls for an update of existing curricula with a view to further strengthening the link between the ESS system and national schools systems as well as the European dimension, including through the teaching of history and citizenship education, as well as an increase in the number of ‘European Hours’ at all educational levels, with a focus on the importance of European values, heritage and digital and green skills; given that the European Schools always provided for inclusive education, insists on further educate to cultural diversity, including ethical and religious diversity;
Amendment 164 #
2022/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls for the establishment of a formal ESS alumni community and the collection of data on students’ paths after graduation, also with a view to strengthening the non-discriminatory acceptance of the European Baccalaureate through mandating the OSG to collect anonymized information on the university education and success of its graduates;
Amendment 176 #
2022/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Expresses its wish that the ESS will become a beacon for high-quality multilingual and multicultural education in Europe and beyond, demonstrating that being ‘united in diversity’ can also be a living reality in the educational sphere; asks for all stakeholders to work towards that aim, including through enhanced collaboration withwhile using the experience of the AES, whose further inclusion and development are key for the whole sysshould be reevaluatemd;
Amendment 179 #
2022/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls for an independent, external expert body to explore and propose alternative governance models, including a review of the Convention defining the Statute of the European Schools and the possibility of replacing the schools’ intergovernmental legal status with a supranational European model; expresses its wish to consider including representatives of the European Parliament in the BoG;
Amendment 11 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas equality between women and men is paramount and should never be compromised and the EU should remain a world leader in this field;
Amendment 12 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas on 1 January 2021, there were 229 million women and 219 million men in the European Union1a, which should be reflected in tailored policy measures within transport decision making in each Member State; whereas the different body morphology of men and women, different mobility patterns of both sexes as well as specific needs of various age groups should be particularly taken into account while designing and implementing chosen transport policy measures; whereas their monitoring and reporting could serve as a basis for further modification of measures already in place, in particular thanks to best practice sharing and consultations with local stakeholders; _________________ 1a https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/cache/digpu b/demography/bloc-1b.html?lang=en
Amendment 17 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas there is a lack of the reliable gendersex-disaggregated data and gender analysis which are needed to further underpin policy initiatives to make the EU transport sector more inclusive and to ensure its accessibility to all user groups; whereas, at present the data available is not always comparable, standardised and cannot be efficiently used; whereas in order to sufficiently address gender differences, the data disaggregated by gender and socio-economic factors, such as income, family status and employment status could further serve as valuable input for science-based transport policy that adequately addresses gender differences2a; _________________ 2a https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/ etudes/STUD/2021/701004/IPOL_STU(20 21)701004_EN.pdf
Amendment 23 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas too little attention is stilla comprehensive understanding of the different users of transport is needed in any attempt to advance inclusion in transport in an equitable manner; whereas still to this day not enough attention is being paid to women’s needs in publiccollective transport or infrastructure planning, including safety issues;
Amendment 26 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas understanding transport patterns and mobility needs are fundamental to the development of gender sensitive transport policies which should provide an enabling environment for both men and women to enjoy safe, accessible, reliable, sustainable and freely chosen mobility option;
Amendment 30 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas differences in body structure and biology between men and women are a key issue with regard to vulnerability in car crashes;
Amendment 31 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas EU legislation should further promote gender equality, diversity and inclusiveness in all modes and at all levels of transportation;
Amendment 37 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas recent survey data collected by EIGE shows that 35% of women and 30% of men in the EU use public transportation as their main mean of transport3a; _________________ 3a https://eige.europa.eu/gender- mainstreaming/policy-areas/transport
Amendment 41 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas more women than men use more sustainable transport means such as public transport, cycling and walking4a; _________________ 4a https://eige.europa.eu/gender- mainstreaming/policy-areas/transport
Amendment 42 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D c (new)
Recital D c (new)
Dc. whereas the European Commission Cities Mission states that 100 EU cities shall become climate-neutral by 2030 through various incentives including the establishment of the car free city centres which could make the citizens solely reliant on collective transport and low emission transport solutions;
Amendment 44 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D d (new)
Recital D d (new)
Dd. whereas the research performed across Europe has shown that gender- based violence in public spaces and public transport facilities is a major and growing problem; whereas the survey conducted by e.g. Barcelona Area Metropolitan Transport Authority (ATM), IERMB, Gencat revealed that 91.6% of women between the ages of 16 and 25 have experienced a situation of harassment on public transport; whereas by linking secure and efficient AI systems with facial recognition to the collective transport agencies’ and law enforcement's surveillance cameras could help law enforcement not only to prevent crimes, but also to react rapidly when they occur, providing a very powerful tool to investigate serious crimes committed in collective transport systems;
Amendment 45 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D e (new)
Recital D e (new)
De. whereas the environment around transit infrastructure makes a real difference in both actual safety and the perception of safety particularly amongst women who are the most vulnerable group of passengers5a; _________________ 5a https://www.itf- oecd.org/sites/default/files/docs/womens- safety-security_0.pdf
Amendment 46 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D f (new)
Recital D f (new)
Df. whereas the new European green policy seeks to promote zero-emission mobility including sustainable and zero emission urban logistics through sustainable mobility plans (SUMP) where a large emphasis is put on the development and promotion of active modes in urban nodes which could largely contribute to achieving union climate goals but which are not always an efficient mobility solution especially for women;
Amendment 47 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D g (new)
Recital D g (new)
Dg. whereas in general women account only for 22 % of all transport workers;
Amendment 48 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D h (new)
Recital D h (new)
Amendment 49 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D i (new)
Recital D i (new)
Di. whereas the proportion of women employed in the urban public transport is only 17,5% 7a; whereas less than 10% of drivers are women and less than 6% of employees in other technical functions are women; whereas due to demographic changes the transport sector faces staff shortages; _________________ 7a https://www.itfglobal.org/sites/default/files /node/page/files/Women_in_Public_Trans port_OPT.pdf
Amendment 50 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D j (new)
Recital D j (new)
Dj. whereas the truck transport accounts for 75% of Europe’s total freight volume8a; whereas the shortage of professional truck drivers is significant, continuously growing and has consequences for the entire logistic industry and economy; whereas there is a very low share of women truck drivers, despite important levels of female unemployment; whereas tailored policy measures at Member State level could attract more women working in the sector; whereas an important condition to facilitate greater women’s employment in the sector would be to tackle truck driver safety concerns, insufficient number of secure parking spaces and work-life balance related issues; _________________ 8a Eurostat 2021
Amendment 51 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D k (new)
Recital D k (new)
Dk. whereas women account for only 29% of the overall workforce in the general maritime industry and 20% of workforce of national maritime authorities in Member States; whereas women seafarers make up just 2% of the crewing workforce and 34% in ship owning companies9a; _________________ 9a https://wistainternational.com/news/imo- wista-women-in-maritime-survey- highlights-current-gender-diversity- across-the-sector-and-sets-a-benchmark- for-progress/
Amendment 52 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D m (new)
Recital D m (new)
Dm. whereas in the railway sector in Europe the average share of women is around 20%10a; _________________ 10a https://transport.ec.europa.eu/news/europ ean-commission-announces-winners- women-rail-award-2022-03-08_en
Amendment 53 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D n (new)
Recital D n (new)
Dn. whereas in air transport women employees account for 40% of the total workforce in Europe11a; whereas the majority of female employees in aviation work in customer service and administration; whereas only 3% of the airline pilots worldwide are women; _________________ 11a Eurostat, 2017
Amendment 54 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D o (new)
Recital D o (new)
Do. whereas private mobility and collective transport are essential for rural areas and outermost regions, especially considering the particular needs of the elderly, women, young people, tourists, or those who are economically marginalised; whereas preserving efficient mobility options for women and men in these territories are key for greater economic and social opportunities and very often for their survival;
Amendment 55 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Subheading 1
Subheading 1
A renewed push for more gender- disaggregated data collection and statistics to further optimise mobility
Amendment 56 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Subheading 1 a (new)
Subheading 1 a (new)
Calls on Member States, regional and local authorities to continue designing and implementing transport policy measures that correspond with demographic developments, mobility patterns and equality policies, in particular work life balance measures; Calls furthermore on Member States to implement the existing legislation with regards to transport, employment and equality policies;
Amendment 57 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Subheading 1 b (new)
Subheading 1 b (new)
Points out that monitoring and reporting of undertaken transport measures are essential for their further modification to match changing mobility patterns of women and men or of an aging society; in this regard, stresses that best practice sharing and consultations with local stakeholders are of added value to optimise transport policy measures;
Amendment 58 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Subheading 1 c (new)
Subheading 1 c (new)
Stresses that the stakeholder engagement is critical in order to better comprehend and meet transport users’ needs, especially specific needs of women as well as secure a stakeholder buy-in12a; _________________ 12a European Commission, Directorate- General for Mobility and Transport, Kouris, S., Study on the social dimension of the future EU transport system regarding users and passengers: final report, Publications Office of the European Union, 2022, https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2832/482141
Amendment 59 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Subheading 1 d (new)
Subheading 1 d (new)
Welcomes the establishment of a Women in Transport – EU Platform for change, which was launched on November 27, 2017, where European stakeholders can learn from each other, for the benefit of women and men in the transport sector and exchange best practices also in the field of safety and security in transport; calls in this respect for more initiatives boosting and prioritising women’s employability in the transport sector;
Amendment 60 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Subheading 1 e (new)
Subheading 1 e (new)
Notes that an on-demand mobility service has been a popular solution proposed for low demand and rural areas as well as outermost regions and has the potential to meet some of the needs unmet by the declining quality of collective transport in these areas;
Amendment 61 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Subheading 1 f (new)
Subheading 1 f (new)
Welcomes the Commission guidance on cycling projects in the EU that brings together existing advice into a single, coherent and universal online guidance resource that enables users to identify the most relevant information for their situation; stresses that it is utmost important to improve security and safety of cyclist, including safety of bike lanes and common guidance on cycling safety equipment, which are key to increase interest in cycling among women; in this regard calls on the Parliament and the Council to agree on cycling infrastructure covered alongside publicly accessible road network by intelligent transport systems within reasonable period of time while amending Directive 2010/40/EU;
Amendment 63 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that Member States and regional and local authorities should further collect data and establish key indicators, such as gender-sensitive statistics, socio-economic factors and age- related data, in order to identify and overcome barriers for women in transport and to understand travel patterns and to optimise mobility taking into account women’s needs and to contribute to publicsustainable transport design and policy initiatives related to both transport users and workers; recalls that EU policy- making in the field of, at all levels, in the transport sector should be based on reliable, accessible and detailed data, together with impact assessments, so as to help design better EU policiemore gender-sensitive EU policies to be able to effectively address women’s needs;
Amendment 69 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the Member States and regional and local authorities to make the collected data available to all interested parties;
Amendment 86 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to considerintensify efforts to include gender- related provisions in all relevant legislation, in line with the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy13a, and Gender Equality Strategy14a in order to ensure a safe working environment for women in all transport modes, at all levels, as well as any necessary preventive and dissuasive measures (e.g. safe and secure parking areas); calls, furthermore, on the Commission to promote measures for emergency situations, such as camera surveillance systems and emergency call buttons in places where they are needed, such aspossible, for example in unattended charging stations, enabling an immediate connection to local emergency services, as recently envisaged in the proposal for a new Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation3 ; _________________ 3; _________________ 13a https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A52020 DC0789 14a Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, and repealing Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (COM(2021)0559).
Amendment 99 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Council and all Member States to promote initiatives to prevent all kinds of discrimination, as well as to promote measures ensuring safe and secure workplaces, and training aimed at preventing gender-based violence and harassment in all transport-related workplaces.
Amendment 100 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
A safe and secure transport and mobility
Amendment 105 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Member States to ensure that safety performance and crash tests include biofidelic female models and more attention to female physiology is paid when designing the ergonomics of vehicles and their safety systems;
Amendment 111 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Calls on the Member States and local authorities to set up walkable neighbourhoods, with well communicated, safe, collective transport services in order to deliver a cost and time efficient, sustainable, clean, equitable and vibrant city;
Amendment 113 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Calls on the Member States to ensure that sustainable private mobility is complemented by appropriate collective transport, active mobility and other modes of transport; calls furthermore on Member States to encourage regional and local authorities to develop and implement sustainable urban mobility plans with a focus on integration of gender equality measures in their sustainable transport and urban transport planning, by improving the safety, comfort and physical accessibility of transportation modes and facilities; notes that the provision of better quality and improved quantity of transport services and systems, including an intermediate collective transport for safe and efficient first and last mile connectivity is of key importance;
Amendment 123 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 e (new)
Paragraph 3 e (new)
3e. Notes that the ongoing implementation of sustainable transformation solutions in Europe, especially in city centres such as car free city zones, shall work towards citizens' safety and security as well as increased use of sustainable mobility solutions; calls in this respect on Member States and local authorities to improve safety in collective transport services, transit hubs and safer low emission mobility infrastructure such as e.g. safer cycling lanes and pedestrian areas.
Amendment 128 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 f (new)
Paragraph 3 f (new)
3f. Calls on the Member States and local authorities to take into account adequate lighting and clear sight lines as well as eliminating nooks, corners, and isolated, eerie areas that could facilitate assaults when designing transport infrastructure especially in transit transport hubs15a; _________________ 15a https://www.itf- oecd.org/sites/default/files/docs/womens- safety-security_0.pdf
Amendment 129 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 g (new)
Paragraph 3 g (new)
3g. Calls on the Member States to take appropriate measures when planning new transport infrastructure or when upgrading the existing one to ensure accessibility and safety for all users, especially women, persons with disabilities or reduced mobility and other people in situation of vulnerability; Notes that seeking synergies between different nodes and the promotion of active modes which contribute to reducing carbon footprint and reduction of congestion should take into account safety and security so that women are able to take advantage of active mode infrastructure without hindrances;
Amendment 131 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 h (new)
Paragraph 3 h (new)
3h. Empowering women in transport sector through improved employment measures
Amendment 132 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 i (new)
Paragraph 3 i (new)
3i. Notes that women employees are needed in all transport sectors and at all levels, which is not only a question of importance of gender equality and its various benefits for entire society, but also improved decision-making more effectively meeting women’s specific transport needs;
Amendment 133 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 j (new)
Paragraph 3 j (new)
3j. Calls on the Member States to ensure that women are equally represented among decision-makers as well as in government-appointed bodies and institutions dealing with defining, planning and implementing transport policies, in order to better include the gender perspective; calls on the Member States and stakeholders to promote gender balance and ensure better representation of women in management and supervisory roles within the transport sector;
Amendment 134 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 k (new)
Paragraph 3 k (new)
3k. Calls on the Member States, transport operators and national associations to facilitate access to the truck driver profession through a harmonised EU framework, as well as to encourage more women to the truck driver profession through education and training programmes, financial support to mitigate licence costs as well as the increased availability of safe and secure parking spaces and appropriate rest areas, showers and restrooms16a; _________________ 16a https://www.iru.org/resources/iru- library/iru-intelligence-briefing-truck- driver-profession-europe-access-and- attractiveness-executive-summary
Amendment 135 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 l (new)
Paragraph 3 l (new)
Amendment 136 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 m (new)
Paragraph 3 m (new)
3m. Welcomes initiatives, such as Aviation 4 Girls event, that encourage women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) where women are still underrepresented;
Amendment 137 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 n (new)
Paragraph 3 n (new)
3n. Welcomes the recent signing of the agreement between the European social partners in the railway sector, the community of European Railway infrastructure companies (CER) and the European Transport Workers’ Federation, which sets minimum standards and introduces new measures to improve gender balance and diversity as well as establishes measures for combatting discrimination, gender segregation and harassment; calls on other European transport stakeholders to launch similar initiatives;
Amendment 138 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 o (new)
Paragraph 3 o (new)
3o. Welcomes the thematic focus of the 2023 Edition of the Gender Equality Index by EIGE which will contribute to the knowledge base concerning the probable impacts of the transition towards a low carbon society from a gender and intersectional perspective; Supports the fact that it will focus on two specific priority sectors namely Energy and Transport; Notes that it will include survey data on women’s and men’s environmentally-friendly behaviours concerning transport and potential impacts on the time spent on unpaid care;
Amendment 33 #
2022/2051(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Recalls that academic freedom, including institutional autonomy, is a fundamental value of the Union, as laid down in Article 13 of the European Charter, which has been under siege over the last decade; notes that all Member States have signed political declarations on the importance of academic freedom in Europe and the need to protect it; concludes however that the legal protection for academic freedom and institutional autonomy has failed to adequately protect this fundamental right; draws particular attention to the ECJ judgement in the case of the Central European University vs the Hungarian Government; notes that in order to protect academic freedom the Court needed to treat the university as a business and needed to rely on WTO regulations because the Charter only applies when European law is implemented; is deeply convinced that this is not sufficient protection for such an important value and that this fundamental right should be directly applicable across the Union regardless of the involvement of the European law; calls therefore urgently for the inclusion of academic freedom and institutional autonomy in the European Treaties.
Amendment 12 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 36 a (new)
Citation 36 a (new)
— having regard to Regulation (EU) 2017/1563 on the Marrakesh Treaty,
Amendment 45 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Amendment 86 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
Amendment 98 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the strengthenUnderlines that the next Council Work Plan for Culture represents an opportunity to advance towards a more comprehensive cultural policy at EU level and calls for an increase in funding ofor the Creative Europe 2021-2027 programme, which is still highly underfunded, in order to fulfil the objectives of the Programme;
Amendment 100 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Is deeply concerned that the Creative Europe programme is underfinanced, despite its budget increase in the current MFF, with the necessary frontloading of the budget to the years 2021 and 2022 causing dramatic funding shortages in the following years, potentially bringing further harm to the cultural and creative sectors that have only slowly started recovering, and thus having a long-lasting negative impact on our European cultural ecosystem and its role in international cultural relations;
Amendment 110 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Highlights the need for mutual cultural respect to be the basis for international cultural relations;
Amendment 118 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Welcomes the Pilot Project - Establishing a European Heritage Hub to support a holistic and cost-effective follow-up of the European Year of Cultural Heritage;
Amendment 119 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Encourages the Commission to bring forward the legacy of the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018 to support the creation of more partnerships with the private, public and non-profit sectors for the preservation of cultural heritage;
Amendment 137 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Highlights the social and societal importance of the international mobility of cultural creators such as authors, performers and artists; calls upon the Commission and the Member States to strengthen their role in the EU’s international relations; reiterates in this context its repeated calls urging the Commission to establish a European Status of the Artist, ensuring fair contractual situations and working conditions for everyone working in the cultural and creative sectors, and increasing opportunities for international mobility;
Amendment 161 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Encourages the Member States to recognise the importance of cultural and artistic activities for the mental health and well-being of young people, at both national and international levels, particularly for disadvantaged young people;
Amendment 163 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Stresses the importance of cultural initiatives focused on entertainment and care for persons with disabilities; deplores the fact that the suspension of such activities during the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant adverse impact on the individuals who had been benefiting from them; asks the Commission to pay more attention to this issue in the coming years;
Amendment 205 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Invites the Commission to incorporate cultural heritage as a strategic and crosscutting priority in the Work Plan for Culture 2023-2026;
Amendment 231 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Highlights the success of the European Capitals of Culture initiative with respect to the development of cities and regions across the EU and associated countries; reiterates the importance of the European Heritage Label as a project enhancing awareness of the cultural and historical roots of the EU in an innovative way;
Amendment 251 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Believes that cultural heritage can help the EU to attain its ambitious objectives of becoming climate-neutral by 2050; recalls that the renovation of heritage and other ancient buildings should always be carried out in compliance with the national rules on conservation, the 1964 Venice Charter for the Conservation and Restoration of Monuments and Sites, and the original architecture; stresses that preserving the environment implies, more broadly, to respect the built heritage, be it or not strictly protected according to the national legislations;
Amendment 254 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Amendment 266 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Acknowledges digitalisation as a means of maximising the benefits of cultural heritage, noting the need for reskilling of CCSI employees;
Amendment 268 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
Paragraph 24 b (new)
24b. Insists that copyright in works of art and material in the CCSI must remain European, including in relation to the digitalisation of works of art and material in the CCSI, including, but not restricted to, digitalisation carried out by industries outside the EU; discourages economic speculation in this field;
Amendment 270 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 d (new)
Paragraph 24 d (new)
24d. Asks the Commission to protect the intellectual property of the digitised European landscape, which must remain European;
Amendment 278 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Amendment 323 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to assist Ukraine in its reconstruction and restoration efforts of damages in the culture and heritage sector caused by Russia’s war against Ukraine;
Amendment 330 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37a. Recalls that culture is a fundamental driver when it comes to facilitating the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in 2030 and calls on the Commission to advocate for the inclusion of culture as a separate goal in the development agenda after2030;
Amendment 29 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to support the co-legislators’ commitment to ensuring that the 2022 European Year of Youth leaves a lasting legacy by also creating a youth assessment tool and examine the impact of EU legislation on young people;
Amendment 47 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Reiterates its call for a permanent EU news media fund and to support journalists against SLAPPs;
Amendment 51 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls forRegrets that the regulation establishing Horizon Europe to be amended as part of the next revision in order to create a is no coherent and strategic approach to the financing of New European Bauhaus initiative. Highlights the EP report on New European Bauhaus (NEB)call for EUR 500 missllion; c to be dedicated to this programme in the current MFF; Calls on the Commission to propose a new standalone and sufficiently financed EU NEB programme byin the start of the next multiannual financial frameworknew MFF regulation.
Amendment 54 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Asks the Commission to rebalance the commitment appropriations for Erasmus + and by making annual spending under the MFF equal in order to assure smooth continuation of this EU flagship programme;
Amendment 1 #
2022/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
— having regard to the Member States competences to develop ambitious cultural policies in the audiovisual field at national level, in consistence,with TEU Art. 3, TFEU Art. 6 and 167,
Amendment 10 #
2022/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
A b. whereas, territorial and exclusive licensing play a fundamental role in driving investment in the creation, financing, marketing and distribution, and thus availability of all types of audiovisual content across the EU and across all distribution channels;
Amendment 13 #
2022/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
A c. whereas the cultural diversity is at the core of the AVMSD and contributes to supporting and promoting European creation in its diversity, therefore it should remain prominent as its guiding principle;
Amendment 15 #
2022/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas new horizontal legal provisions at Union level make it necessary to clarify its their interconnection with this specific legal framework for audiovisual media service providers in a consistent and coherent manner; whereas the potential for conflict and thus the need for consistency and coherence has increased significantly in recent times due to enacted or proposed legislation at EU level in the “digital decade”, namely, the DSA, which addresses players in the distribution and value chain of audiovisual content and has direct links with the AVMSD; whereas more evident links exist in the proposals for an EMFA and the proposal for a regulation on political advertising, which address issues directly relevant for the audiovisual media sector;
Amendment 34 #
2022/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls the Commission’s obligation, as laid down in Article 33, second sentence of the Directive, to submit a report on the application of the Directive no later than 19 December 2022, and reminds the Member States’ of their obligation under Article 7(2) of the Directive to report to the Commission on progress regarding accessibility by the same date; draws attention to the Commission’s media outlook announced in the Media Audiovisual Action Plan (MAAP) that will notably focus on the consequences of the tackling of the EU market by the global VOD platforms;
Amendment 38 #
2022/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Recalls the Commission´s obligation to report on the application of Art. 13 (1) and (2) on the basis of the information provided by Member States by 19th December 2021 and of an independent study, taking into account the market and technological developments and the objective of cultural diversity;
Amendment 55 #
2022/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that horizontal legislation applicable to audiovisual media services, such as the Digital Services Act or horizontal co- and self-regulation standards, such as the 2022 Strengthened Code of Practice on Disinformation, should always be interpreted in a manner that is consistent with the objectives of the Directive; calls, with particular regard to the DSA, the EMFA proposal and the Regulation on political advertising for a clarification on the interplay of the AVMSD, not only in light of the endeavour to create legal certainty and ensure effective (cross-border) law enforcement but also in light of the maintenance of value decisions of the AVMSD such as the independence of supervision and the protection of editorial content;
Amendment 57 #
2022/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Recalls that sectoral laws remain the core part of the regulatory framework for the media in the Union and calls upon European decision-makers to confirm and respect the basic principle that sectorial law shall prevail over horizontal law;
Amendment 59 #
2022/2038(INI)
7. CNotes that co-legislators have introduced important novelties in the revised Directive, notably a provision protecting the integrity of audiovisual media services (Article 7b) and a provision recognizing the ability of Member States to adopt measures promoting the prominence of audiovisual media services of general interest (Article 7a); highlights the need to ensure proper implementation of these provisions, considering the key role that device manufacturers and user interface providers play for the way in which citizens access, discover and find audiovisual media services online; calls on the Commission, on the basis of the Member States’ reports and in cooperation with ERGA, to work on common qualitative and quantitative targets to promote the further development of accessible services and to improve the accessibility of services overall;
Amendment 66 #
2022/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Encourages Member States to better use and exploit the opportunities that can arise from the appropriate promotion of audiovisual media services of general interest; suggests, furthermore, that ERGA should help to develop guidelines in this regard, with a view to a harmonised European approach, based on an analysis of best practices; believes that progress could be made towards an obligation of prominence for general interest audiovisual media services, under the condition that the scope and understanding of the general interest content is harmonised and does not go against EU values;
Amendment 74 #
2022/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Points out, in this regard, that services or content of general interest are deliberately not limited to public service media but also include content provided by commercial media service providers aimed at meeting social, democratic and cultural needs, as they may represent a greater diversity of views on the political spectrum;
Amendment 79 #
2022/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Considers that the objectives of the Directive are served by Member States taking measures to ensure discoverability of European works and findability of content and services of general interest vis- à-vis relevant user interfaces and platform services that offer their services to users in the territory of that Member State but are not themselves established there;
Amendment 86 #
2022/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Considers it appropriate to maintainStresses the importance of the quota obligations and the financing tools introduced by Articles 13(1) and 13(2) of the AVMS Directive, which are fundamental to the objectives of promotion and diversity of the European audiovisual sector on which the Directive is grounded, emphasises the importance of the provisions on the promotion and distribution of European works along with discoverability tools provided by ERGA to Member States and their direct impact on local audiovisual creation and business ecosystems, reminds the Member States that the European quota targets asre minimum targets, at their currentnd they can go beyond these targets at national level;
Amendment 96 #
2022/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Requests a detailed monitoring of the implementation of Art. 13(1) to discover differences in the approaches of broadcasters and VoDs with regard to the provision as well as possible differences in the qualifications of European works, calls on the Commission to assesss the types of programmes offered by VoD services to ensure that the focus of the quota is not undermined by filling it with non-scripted programmes;
Amendment 101 #
2022/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12 b. Emphasises that audiovisual media services also have an obligation to ensure the discoverability of European works by, for example, having a dedicated section for European works on the home page of the service or the possibility to search for European works in the search tool of the service, or European works being promoted with banners; and that reliable metadata is needed to ensure these obligations are met; calls on increasing the incentives for adopting national discoverability regimes for European works and audiovisual media services of general interest, believes that ERGA or the future Board for Media Services could be tasked to elaborate practical guidance on the basis of best practices to assist national authorities and help reduce the complexity of defining the different elements of sound and workable prominence regimes;
Amendment 109 #
2022/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 c (new)
Paragraph 12 c (new)
12 c. Encourages the Commission to evaluate the implementation of the general obligation of prominence of European works in Art 13(1) and calls on the Commission and ERGA to promote the exchange of best practices between Member States regarding the deployment of discoverability tools, to, in the long term, present proposals for specific measures to be applied by all Member States;
Amendment 119 #
2022/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 125 #
2022/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Recognizes the importance of the introduction of a minimum VoD quota and considers that ensuring its effective implementation is a priority; calls on the European Commission, Member States and audiovisual regulators to proceed to a detailed monitoring of its concrete implementation in all Member States as well as to assess its impact on the geographical, cultural, linguistic and artistic diversity of audiovisual works available to the European audience, including authored works; considers that equating a season of a series with one title should be assessed in due time in light of the objective of ensuring a balanced representation of cinematographic works and TV series;
Amendment 126 #
2022/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Considers that any derogation to the country of origin principle and the introduction of any new barriers and restrictions to the freedom to provide services as established under Articles 56- 62 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, need to be assessed against the safeguards of proportionality, flexibility, predictability and non- discrimination;
Amendment 130 #
2022/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13 b. Stresses the importance of prominence, promotion and discoverability of European works and that they should be the subject of more attention and proposals, on the continuity of the work done by ERGA on the matter; calls on the Commission to present guidelines on how Member States can ensure the prominence and the discoverability of European works, with a view to improving access to a greater cultural and linguistic diversity, and suggests that these guidelines may define the terms of prominence and discoverability; stresses the need for access to online consumption data in order to properly evaluate the impact of the prominence obligation in particular;
Amendment 132 #
2022/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)
Paragraph 13 c (new)
13 c. Insists on the importance of the article 13.2 on the possibility to introduce financial obligations (contributions to funds or direct investment obligations) on the basis of a targeted derogation to the country-of-origin principle, as Member States retain full competence over their cultural policies including for the audiovisual sector; highlights that financial obligations are instrumental in stimulating private investments and public support policies to the benefit of European works and to sustain local audiovisual ecosystems in a changing market context; encourages Member States implementing financial obligations to make sure that they benefit European independent producers and authors as well as different audiovisual genres and the linguistic expressions;
Amendment 138 #
2022/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Considers that equating a season of a series with one title, as set out in the guidelines pursuant to Article 13(7) of the Directive on the calculation of the share of European works in on-demand catalogues, does not servshould be assessed in due thime intended objective; notes that quota levels are purely quantitative targets which can best be achieved equitably by means of a minute- by-minute count in relation to the total size, measured in minutes, of the currently available catalogue of a video- on-dem light of the objective of ensuring a balanced representation of cinematographic works and serviceies;
Amendment 141 #
2022/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Calls for further analysis of the actual implementation of the guidelines pursuant to Article 13(7) of the AVMSD for calculating the share of European works in on-demand catalogues, in order to assess whether the calculation of shares of works in the catalogues of on- demand service providers but also as regards low turnover and low audience providers are sufficiently clear and allow for the application to be harmonised to a sufficient extent;
Amendment 155 #
2022/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Urges the Member States to fulfil their obligation under Article 30(4) of the Directive regarding the financial and human resources of national regulatory authorities or bodies in light of their increasingly complex tasks and to promote their cross-border cooperation and insists on the need to safeguard the independence required by the Directive; Stresses the importance of providing ERGA with effective means and tools to monitor compliance with the obligations laid down in the Directive, as well as sanctions in the event of non-compliance, requests more independence for ERGA by, among others, setting up an own Secretariat independent from the Commission;
Amendment 156 #
2022/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Stresses the need to protect SMEs, to ensure the proper functioning of the audiovisual sector and adverse offer to the benefit of the EU audience;
Amendment 157 #
2022/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Urges the Commission to issue in good time the guidelines required under Article 33a(3) on the scope of the Member States’ reports on the implementation of the measures for the development of media literacy skills, so that the timely submission of these reports is not further delayed; reiterates that recipients of media services within the European Union have a right to receive and impart information pursuant to Article 11 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and recalls that this right, and the ability to access free and pluralistic media services in the European Union, cannot be enjoyed by all unless it is accompanied by sufficient media literacy education, as particularly addressed by the revised Audiovisual Media Services Directive; emphasises that media literacy should not be limited to learning about tools and technologies, but should aim to equip citizens with the critical thinking skills required to exercise judgment, analyse complex realities and recognise the difference between opinion and fact;
Amendment 3 #
2022/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 20 October 2021 on the situation of artists and the cultural recovery in the EU (2020/2261(INI)),
Amendment 26 #
2022/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas intellectual property (IP) is central to video games and constitutes a key factor for investments and growth;
Amendment 30 #
2022/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. whereas the Court of Justice of the EU has recognised video games as complex creative works, protected both by the computer programs directive 2009/24 and the copyright directive 2001/29;
Amendment 33 #
2022/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas competitive video gaming, otherwise known e-sports are leagues, competitive circuits, tournaments, or similar competitions where individuals or teams play video games, typically for spectators, either in-person or online, for the purpose of entertainment, prizes, or money; whereas e-sport, could be considered not only part of the video game sector, but also part of the culture, and media and sports sectors, and has clear digital and competitive elements;
Amendment 42 #
2022/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
K a. whereas video games have proven to be a powerful, cross-sectoral medium, at the confluence of arts and technologies, building on the experiences of various artistic techniques while intertwining them with innovative technologies;
Amendment 59 #
2022/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. whereas e-sport is a massre increasingly popular entertainment activityies, characterised by both a large video game player base and a small number of professional players and teams;
Amendment 65 #
2022/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O a (new)
Recital O a (new)
O a. whereas, as in many creative sectors, workers in the video game sector in the run-up to the release of a game are particularly subject to a very high work rate, known as "crunch", consisting of often unpaid overtime; whereas these working conditions can be detrimental to workers;
Amendment 81 #
2022/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Underlines that the growing video game sector offers an increasing number of new job opportunities for many cultural creators, such as game developers, designers, writers, music producers and other artists, which any Union action in this field and especially funding activities should take into consideration
Amendment 83 #
2022/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure that European video game developers have access to new markets, therefore improving dissemination and recognition of European video game content internationally;
Amendment 84 #
2022/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Underlines that national incentives and support for local video game developments, including SMEs should be encouraged and facilitated through a review of the European state aid rules, such as the General Block Exemption Regulation;
Amendment 99 #
2022/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure fair contractual situations and working conditions for all cultural creators and other professionals working in the video game sectors, notably in the context of a European status of the artist, and to safeguard the protection of their intellectual property rights;
Amendment 119 #
2022/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Amendment 133 #
2022/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Amendment 135 #
2022/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Welcomes the Council Conclusions on blended learning, to ensure that Europe’s teachers are adequately trained to teach ICT and computational skills and encourages Member States to develop coordinated STEAM curricula to address shortage of digital skills;
Amendment 146 #
2022/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Calls on the Commission to foster interdisciplinary research on video games and e-sports to gain a better understanding of the industry on how to utilise them for the European community and to present the communication on this issue accordingly;
Amendment 162 #
2022/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Encourages the industry, rating agencies and consumer associations to continue awareness-raising campaigns on the PEGI system which proved beneficial in protecting minors;
Amendment 172 #
2022/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Considers that e-sport and traditional sports are different sectors, especially given the fact that video games used for competitive gaming or e-sports belong to a private entity and are played in a digital environment; believes, however, that they may complement each other and promote similar values and skills, such as fair play, teamwork, antiracism and gender equalitygiven that e-sports are a set of practices around the licensed used and communication of video game IP; believes, however, that they may complement each other and promote values such as fair play, non-discrimination, teamwork, solidarity, integrity, inclusivity, antiracism and gender equality, as well as physical activity, while e-sports as video games can contribute to the acquisition of digital competences and skills;
Amendment 190 #
2022/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Encourages partnerships on virtual and e-sports between all relevant stakeholders in order to create new projects that bring added values to athletes and audiences while promoting European values;
Amendment 192 #
2022/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16 b. Recognises the potential of virtual sports for exploring new ways of fan engagement and increasing the level of participation of youth in physical activities;
Amendment 201 #
2022/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to extend the application of the Schengen Cultural Visa to the e- sports personnel and to consider measures to facilitate visa procedures for video game developers coming to the European Union;
Amendment 14 #
2022/2026(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16 a (new)
Citation 16 a (new)
— having regard to Regulation (EU) 2021/818 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2021 establishing the Creative Europe Programme (2021 to 2027) and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1295/20131a, _________________ 1a OJ L 189, 28.5.2021, p. 34-60.
Amendment 24 #
2022/2026(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 34 a (new)
Citation 34 a (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 20 October 2021 on the situation of artists and the cultural recovery in the EU2a, _________________ 2a OJ C 184, 5.5.2022, p. 88–98.
Amendment 50 #
2022/2026(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas cultural creators - such as authors, performers and artists - with disabilities have more difficult access to professional and non-professional artistic and cultural activities as well as fewer opportunities to develop long-term careers in the cultural and creative sectors; whereas they are often excluded from policy and funding in the cultural and creative sectors as the result of a lack of account being taken, for example, of restricted mobility or the challenges posed by bureaucratic funding procedures; whereas the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated the already existing obstacles;
Amendment 99 #
2022/2026(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Member States to take due account of the unique situation of authors, performers and artists with disabilities in the development of all relevant policies, funding programmes and activities, and to remove all obstacles to ensuring equal rights and equal chances for all persons in the cultural and creative sectors, in particular by introducing measures which enable the equal access, participation and representation of all cultural creators;
Amendment 168 #
2022/2026(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the Commission to further enhance and promote inclusive elements of the Creative Europe programme in order to increase cultural participation across the Union on the way towards a more inclusive society, in particular with regards to people with disabilities, encouraging their active participation in creative processes as well as audience development;
Amendment 1 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
— having regard to the European Parliament resolution of 25 March 2021 ‘on establishing an EU strategy for sustainable tourism’ (2020/2038(INI)),
Amendment 5 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the tourism sector represents 11.6 % of all jobs in 2019; whereas The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reported that 3.6 million jobs were lost in Europe in 20201a; The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic, and unprecedented impact on the tourism sector sharply reducing tourism flows and thus the revenues of tourism-related businesses with an overall contribution of tourism to total GDP in Europe that halved from 9.5% in 2019 to 4.9% in 2020; _________________ 1a Relaunching transport and tourism in the EU after COVID-19 Part IV: Tourism sector
Amendment 12 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the Commission’s policy report ‘Transition Pathway for Tourism’ highlights the need to further accelerate the green and digital transition of the tourism ecosystem, which is mostly composed of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs); ith more than 99% of the businesses in the EU tourism sector is composed of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)1b; _________________ 1b European Commission, Annual Single Market Report 2021, SWD(2021) 351 final.
Amendment 16 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas travel patterns have changed because of the health emergency, showing a tendency towards uncrowded and close-to-home destinations; whereas the new challenges caused by the geo- political situation;
Amendment 19 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas tourism is an important and multifaceted industry with significant multiplier effects on other industries, making it a priority in the EU Agenda, yet more visibility is required regarding the coverage of tourism in financial programs and EU policies;
Amendment 20 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
Bc. whereas destinations in peripheral regions, rural areas and islands, including the EU outermost regions, have specific challenges relating to the travelling options available for visitors and thus they are also more vulnerable towards negative socio-economic impact of the green transition;
Amendment 21 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B d (new)
Recital B d (new)
Amendment 22 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B e (new)
Recital B e (new)
Be. whereas the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) should ensure economic, social and territorial cohesion and accessibility across the EU and its regions, including rural, remote, mountainous, sparsely populated, peripheral, island and outermost regions, thus stimulating economic growth and job creation and reducing inequalities, fostering digitalisation and innovation, enhancing adaptability and resilience with direct impact on tourism industry;
Amendment 23 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B f (new)
Recital B f (new)
Bf. whereas a balanced development of transport corridors across Europe, ensuring north-south and east-west connectivity in the whole of Europe, is necessary in order to further strengthen economic, territorial and social cohesion while boosting the recovery and resilience of tourism;
Amendment 24 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B g (new)
Recital B g (new)
Bg. whereas the adoption by the Commission of the Fit for 55 Package, which intends to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 does not took in consideration the impacts of some specific legislation on the tourism ecosystem and its competitiveness;
Amendment 25 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B h (new)
Recital B h (new)
Bh. whereas the Commission policy report ‘Transition Pathway for Tourism’ does not include a clear governance and an action plan to answer Tourism challenges and common solutions;
Amendment 33 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Transition Pathway for Tourism and calls on the Commission to establish an online stakeholders’ collaboration platform, managed by the Commission to further implement the co- creation process;
Amendment 36 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Regrets that the monitoring and co-implementation process of the Transition pathway for tourism does not involve the European Parliament, TRAN Committee and the Tourism Task Force, neither other EU institutions such as the Committees of Regions and the European Economic and Social Committee; calls on the Commission to establish a new governance between the EU Institutions;
Amendment 40 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers it regrettable that the EU multiannual financial framework and NextGenerationEU did not provide any specific funding for the tourism industry which have been significantly negatively impacted by the Covid-19 pandemics, current war in Ukraine and soaring fuel prices weighing on the demand; therefore calls for an overview of the financing opportunities from the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) and the Multiannual financial framework (MFF) 2021-2027 to better inform and promote financial opportunities for tourism stakeholders in Member States;
Amendment 50 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Encourages the Commission to create specific calls and actions for tourism ecosystem under the current funding programmes of the MFF 2021- 2027;
Amendment 53 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Welcomes the Guide on EU funding for tourism and calls on the Commission to map the difficulties and create appropriate tools, by analysing which programmes of the guide are suitable for implementing targets of the transition pathways, to increase the share of tourism and travel companies on total using of funds;
Amendment 55 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to support SMEs and micro-businesses (including artisans) in the tourism sector, by fostering innovative initiatives, simplifying bureaucracy and encouraging education and training and provision of funding for upskilling and reskilling (mainly on new digital and green skills), to stimulate new tourism offerings in terms of destinations and experiences; calls on the Commission to establish an European Union Tourism Academy Platform;
Amendment 61 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to set out a new strategy for the EU tourism ecosystem, with a clear action plan, to support investments that contribute to a more sustainable form of tourism and to maintain Europe's standing as a leading destination while maximising the industry's contribution to growth and employment and promoting cooperation between EU member states, particularly through the exchange of good practice;
Amendment 65 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Encourages Member States to apply selection procedures and easing the access to the tourism ecosystem for ERDF- funded tourism investments to support this new strategic orientation;
Amendment 66 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Highlights the importance of sharing knowledge in digitalisation and tourism between different stakeholders to promote entrepreneurship, innovation and research; to develop creative and innovative solutions; and to collaborate with universities, tourism schools and knowledge centres to transfer and produce knowledge for the industry;
Amendment 67 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Amendment 68 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 e (new)
Paragraph 3 e (new)
3e. Stresses the need for all Member States to have a well-developed, smart, safe and sustainable TEN-T network which facilitates mobility, connectivity and territorial accessibility across the EU, particularly in peripheral regions, island and outermost regions, in order to promote and boost European and international tourism; calls on the Commission to pay particular attention to missing cross-border links and their completion and to connectivity;
Amendment 69 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 f (new)
Paragraph 3 f (new)
3f. Stresses that a paradigm shift is necessary in order to rebuild the tourism industry; the weak financial situation of tourism operators and liquidity problems, mainly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), may negatively affect investments in the digital and green transition;
Amendment 70 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 g (new)
Paragraph 3 g (new)
3g. Requests the Commission to propose a roadmap towards achieving a major reduction in administrative burdens affecting SMEs in the tourism and transport sectors and reiterates its request to the Commission to draft a comprehensive strategy for the tourism sector.
Amendment 71 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 h (new)
Paragraph 3 h (new)
Amendment 81 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to include the tourism industry in the EU data strategy and to support the establishment of data spaces that will benefit the sector by creating a framework for improved data sharing; in this context, invites the Commission to harmonise data collection rules on tourism statistics and calls on the Commission to create a Tourism common data space;
Amendment 84 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Believes that short run solutions are very important and tourism governance needs to be improved by developing a bold and dedicated EU tourism strategy (The European Agenda for tourism 2030/2050), in partnership with different authorities at all governance levels and industry players, with clear aims, objectives, funding opportunities and implementation plan;
Amendment 87 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Highlights that investments in digital infrastructure, tourism data strategy, implementation of emerging technologies and development of employees' digital skills and competences are essential.
Amendment 96 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to facilitate multimodal journey planning and ticketing through digital services while better regulating the activity of online booking platforms and booking platform intermediaries; calls for the EU framework for short-term rentals to be strengthened, proportional and for new policies to be implemented with a view to enhancing transparency;
Amendment 102 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 104 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission to set up a European Agency for Tourism, which among other tasks, shall provide intelligence to the EU and its Member States, enabling them to devise informed strategies based on collected and analysed tourism data, operating crisis management mechanisms, technical support to micro enterprises and SMEs to increase their ability to access and make use of EU funding and financial instruments, and to promote the EU destinations;
Amendment 4 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 8 July 2020 on the rights of persons with intellectual disabilities and their families in the COVID-19 crisis,
Amendment 5 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 b (new)
Citation 5 b (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 17 September 2020 on the cultural recovery of Europe,
Amendment 6 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 c (new)
Citation 5 c (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 22 October 2020 on the future of European education in the context of COVID-19,
Amendment 7 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 20 October 2021 on the situation of artists and the cultural recovery in the EU (2020/2261(INI));
Amendment 9 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 b (new)
Citation 8 b (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 17 September 2020 on the cultural recovery of Europe (2020/2708(RSP));
Amendment 21 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas COVID-19 closures of cultural venues - which were the first to be closed and the last to be allowed to reopen - have denied young cultural creators and especially young performers the opportunity to commence and develop their careers at the crucial early stage;
Amendment 23 #
2022/2004(INI)
B. whereas the overall state of young people’s mental health and well-being has significantly worsened during the pandemic, with problems related to mental health doubling in several Member States compared to pre-crisis levels25 , leading pundits to call this the ‘silent pandemic’ or the ‘pandemic scar’; whereas mental health issues are often difficult to be identified; _________________ 25 https://www.oecd- ilibrary.org/sites/1e1ecb53- en/1/2/2/index.html?itemId=/content/public ation/1e1ecb53- en&_csp_=c628cf9bcf7362d2dc28c91250 8045f6&itemIGO=oecd&itemContentType =book
Amendment 31 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas it has been observed that 64 % of young people in the 18-34 age group were at risk of depression in spring 202126 and that suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people27 as a result of loneliness, isolation and the lack of educational, employment and, financial, social and life prospects; whereas children and young people with fewer opportunities or from marginalised groups and socially disadvantaged backgrounds have been hit harder by the COVID-19 pandemic, mostly owing to structural inequalities; whereas confinement measures had a particularly negative impact on persons with disabilities; whereas measures taken by governments during exceptional circumstances should always respect the fundamental rights of persons with disabilities and ensure their equal and non-discriminatory access to health care, social services, education ,culture and sports activities; _________________ 26 https://www.statista.com/statistics/1287356 /risk-of-depression-in-europe-2021-by-age 27 UNICEF article ‘The Mental Health Burden Affecting Europe’s Children’ (4 October 2021).
Amendment 37 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas gender-related differences have an impact on how children and young people have been affected by the pandemic, with girls and young women suffering more from domestic violence, psychosomatic illnesses and mood disorders28 ; whereas the pay gap between men and women further deteriorated during the pandemic affecting women' work-life balance and their financial dependence on their partners, relatives or friends; _________________ 28 European Parliament Flash Eurobarometer: Women in times of COVID-19 (https://europa.eu/eurobarometer/surveys/d etail/2712).
Amendment 40 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas mental health problems at an early stage of personal development increase the likelihood of mental health issues occurring in adulthood, with far- reaching consequences as regards personal, social and professional development and quality of life;
Amendment 44 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas closures have reduced the levels of physical fitness in young people to such an extent that currently only one in four 11-year-olds carries out enough physical activity; whereas overweight or obesity increased in children and adolescents during the covid-19 pandemic leading to one in three children being either overweight or obese, and being the leading risk factor for disability and greater morbidity 28a _________________ 28a WHO European Regional Obesity Report 2022 ( https://www.euro.who.int/en/health- topics/noncommunicable- diseases/obesity/publications/2022/who- european-regional-obesity-report-2022 )
Amendment 48 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas any EU mental health strategy aimed at children and young people must involve their parents and families, youth organisations, youth workers, cultural institutions and sports clubs by providing them with appropriate special training related to handling mental health issues, in order to facilitate a holistic approach and ensure outreach to marginalised and/or disadvantaged groups;
Amendment 56 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas scientific data suggests that levels of institutional trust among members of the younger generations have fallen as a result of the way the pandemic has been handledstress and the uncertainty the pandemic has caused; whereas the member states' communication channels handling the pandemic have not been effective in reaching the younger generation and in gaining their trust; whereas special attention needs to be devoted to regaining that trust;
Amendment 67 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas the war in Ukraine and the resulting uncertaintiesdevastating financial consequences the EU is facing are expected to have a further negative impact on the mental health of children and young people;
Amendment 70 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)
Recital L a (new)
L a. whereas grassroots sports were severely affected by the negative consequences of the pandemic with many of them being completely closed for a long time; whereas professional sports clubs are still expected to experience the pandemic’s consequences in both financial terms and human resources in the years to come;
Amendment 80 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Underlines the fundamental importance of culture for the development of the individual identity of children and young people as well as for their education, including their understanding of our society, and for their overall wellbeing;
Amendment 81 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Draws attention to the role played by schools and early childhood education and care institutions in providing the necessary material and psychological support for children and their families, and calls on the Member States to provide sufficient financial support to mainstream education institutions in order to ensure that both the pedagogical and the psychological development of learners is increasingly promoted; underlines especially the role played by teachers and educators in achieving the psychological support and development of children and young people;
Amendment 107 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines the vital importance of interpersonal relationships among children and young people that constitutes the basis of the process of socialisation and accelerates the sense of belonging; calls, therefore, on the Member States, in the event of future pandemics or other unprecedented situations, to keep all learning environments, whether formal, informal or non-formal in nature, open or in hybrid mode, but not completely closed; calls on the Member States, in cases where special measures are absolutely necessary, to take into account the needs of different age groups and not to apply a one-size-fits- all approach; calls, as a result, on the Member States to take into consideration the different characteristics and needs of educational, cultural, youth and sports activities;
Amendment 121 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Insists on the need to adequately fund and promote the opportunities offered by programmes such as Erasmus+, Creative Europe and the European Solidarity Corps, to enhance mobility experiences, which are developing useful and necessary social skills for the future personal and professional growth of the younger generation, and increase their accessibility for all, regardless of income, gender, health status and region of origin; calls on the Commission and the Member States to improve the systematic sharing of projects’ outcomes in order to increase their visibility, upscaling and long-term impact;
Amendment 126 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to make better use of the Recovery and Resilience Facility and other dedicated funds to increase their efforts to tackle the late effects of COVID- 10 closures of cultural venues on cultural creators and especially young performers which were denied the opportunity to commence and develop their careers at the crucial early stage;
Amendment 129 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Urges the Member States to put the recovery and resilience of the cultural and creative sectors at the core of their investments into culture, with a particular focus on improving the overall situation and working conditions of young authors, performers, artists and all other cultural creators, workers and professionals who are the ones to create the cultural works that our democracy, society and economy benefit from;
Amendment 139 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure fair contractual situations and working conditions for all young cultural creators and other young professionals working in the cultural and creative sectors, including with regards to their mental and physical health and their overall wellbeing, and to stipulate this goal in a dedicated section on young artists in a European status of the artist;
Amendment 150 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Urges the Member States, in this context, to ensure the inclusion and take any necessary action for the upscaling of art, music and culture in school curricula, as well as the promotion of play and sports activities in schools, in order to create an inclusive, creative, dynamic and healthy learning environment from an early age and to reduce the risk of psychophysical disorders in adulthood;
Amendment 154 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to support and adequately fund small local cultural initiatives, sports clubs and leisure facilities to carry out the leisure and informal learning activities that play an essential role in the development and well-being of young people and their families, by providing material and psychological support resources, including for those with fewer economic opportunities; underlines the fact that in disadvantaged and/or rural areas those activities constitute the only opportunity for children and young people to socialise, increase the sense of citizenship and maintain a good level of mental health;
Amendment 173 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission to take action to ensure that the EU as a whole becomes stronger and more self-reliant, leaving no one behind; points out that it must address the wider structural gaps caused by the lack of digital infrastructure and digital tools in rural and peripheral areas and take into account the possible needs of those areas in the event of future pandemics or any other unprecedented situation;
Amendment 182 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Urges the Member States to invest in specific policies that respond to local needs in order to close regional gaps and ensure financial support so that the technologies, innovations, learning and support facilities and tools required to continue education and training are available and accessible to all, regardless of their family, social or financial situation and of their place of residence;
Amendment 201 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Highlights the need to monitor developments in, and the consequences of, technological and digital advances through cooperation and dialogue with experts, educators and representatives of civil society; points out the necessity to critically review possible dangers of the digital advances and its unpredictable consequences;
Amendment 212 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Amendment 221 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14 b. Urges the member states to give special attention to marginalised and disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities to grant them equal access to all educational, cultural, youth and sports establishments; Calls on the Commission to address the needs of people with disabilities in the event of future pandemics or unprecedented situations accordingly in order to safeguard an equal and safe access and their maintenance of mental health;
Amendment 151 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) State advertising should be understood broadly as covering promotional or self-promotional activities undertaken by, for or on behalf of a wide range of public authorities or entities, including governments, regulatory authorities or bodies as well as state-owned enterprises or other state-controlled entities in different sectors, at national or regional level, or local governments of territorial entities of more than 1 million inhabitants. However, the definition of state advertising should not include emergency messages by public authorities which are necessary, for example, in cases of natural or sanitary disasters, accidents or other sudden incidents that can cause harm to individuals.
Amendment 183 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Public service media established by the Member States play a particular role in the internal media market, by ensuring that citizens and businesses have access to quality information and impartial media coverage, as part of their mission. They provide a forum for public discussion and a means of promoting broader democratic participation of individuals. That is why, media pluralism can only be guaranteed by a proper political balance in the content of public service media. However, public service media can be particularly exposed to the risk of interference, given their institutional proximity to the State and the public funding they receive., which may expose them to additional vulnerabilities compared to other players in the internal media market to the extent that they threaten their very existence This risk may be exacerbated by uneven safeguards related to independent governance and balanced coverage by public service media across the Union. This situation may lead to biased or partial media coverage, distort competition in the internal media market and negatively affect access to independent and impartial media services. Furthermore, in the absence of harmonised minimum standards, Member States have taken divergent measures that resulted in the fragmentation of the internal media market. This fragmentation may create legal uncertainty and an unfair level playing- field deterring private media services providers from entering the market. It is thus necessary, building on the international standards developed by the Council of Europe in this regard, to put in place legal safeguards for the independent functioning of public service media across the Union. It is also necessary to guarantee that, without prejudice to the application of the Union’s State aid rules, public service media providers benefit from sufficient and stable funding to fulfil their mission that enables predictability in their planning. Preferably, such funding should be decided and appropriated on a multi-year basis, in line with the public service mission of public service media providers, to avoid potential for undue influence from yearly budget negotiations and allows them to maintain a competitive position on the internal media market. Preferably, such funding should be decided and appropriated on the basis of predictable, transparent, independent, impartial and non-discriminatory procedures, on a multi-year basis, in line with the public service mission of public service media providers, to avoid potential for undue influence from yearly budget negotiations. The absence of harmonisation in what concerns the allocation of finances to public service media providers may create an unfair advantage for certain players in the internal media market, including advertisers and thus produce significant distortions to the internal media market. The requirements laid down in this Regulation do not affect the competence of Member States to provide for the funding of public service media as enshrined in Protocol 29 on the system of public broadcasting in the Member States, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
Amendment 238 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Without prejudice to the powers granted to the Commission by the Treaties, it is essential that the Commission and the Board work and cooperate closely. In particular, the Board should actively support the Commission in its tasks of ensuring the consistent application of this Regulation and of the national rules implementing Directive 2010/13/EU. For that purpose, the Board should in particular advise and assist the Commission on regulatory, technical or practical aspects pertinent to the application of Union law, promote cooperation and the effective exchange of information, experience and best practices and draw up opinions in agreement withat its own initiative or upon the Commission or upon it’s request in the cases envisaged by this Regulation. In order to effectively and independently fulfil its tasks, the Board should be able to rely on the expertise and human resources of a secretariat provided by the Commission. The Commission. The secretariat should provide administrative and organisational support to the Board, and help the Board in carrying out its tasks.
Amendment 294 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) To this end, providers of very large online platforms should provide a functionality on their online interface to enable media service providers to declare that they meet certain requirements, while at the same time retaining the possibility not to accept such self-declaration where they consider that these conditions are not met. Providers of very large online platforms may rely on information regarding adherence to these requirements, such as the machine-readable standard of the Journalism Trust Initiative or other relevant codes of conduct. Guidelines by the Commission mayshould be useful to facilitate an effective implementation of such functionality, including on modalities of involvement of relevant civil society organisations in the review of the declarations, on consultation of the regulator of the country of establishment, where relevant, and address any potential abuse of the functionality.
Amendment 334 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) It is also key that the Board is empowered to issue an opinion, on its own initiative or at the Commission’s request, where national measures are likely to affect the functioning of the internal market for media services. This is, for example, the case when a national administrative measure is addressed to a media service provider providing its services towards more than one Member State, or when the concerned media service provider has a significant influence on the formation of public opinion in that Member State. Any media service provider considering to be directly affected by such a measure should be able to request the Board to issue an opinion on such measures.
Amendment 343 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) National regulatory authorities or bodies, as well as press self-regulatory bodies, media experts, civil society organisations and representatives of academia. who have specific expertise in the area of media pluralism, should be involved in the assessment of the impact of media market concentrations on media pluralism and editorial independence where they are not the designated authorities or bodies themselves. In order to foster legal certainty and ensure that the rules and procedures are genuinely geared at protecting media pluralism and editorial independence, it is essential that objective, non-discriminatory and proportionate criteria for notifying and assessing the impact of media market concentrations on media pluralism and editorial independence are set out in advance.
Amendment 355 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
Recital 43
(43) The Board should be empowered to provide opinions on draft decisions or opinions by the designated or involved national regulatory authorities or bodies, where the notifiable concentrations may affect the functioning of the internal media market. This would be the case, for example, where such concentrations involve at least one undertaking established in another Member State or operating in more than one Member State or result in media service providers having a significant influence on formation of public opinion in a given media market. Moreover, where the concentration has not been assessed for its impact on media pluralism and editorial independence by the relevant national authorities or bodies, or where the national regulatory authorities or bodies have not consulted the Board regarding a given media market concentration, but that media market concentration is considered likely to affect the functioning of the internal market for media services, the Board should be able to provide an opinion, upon its own initiative or upon request of the Commission. In any event, the Commission retains the possibility to issue its own opinions following the opinions drawn up by the Board.
Amendment 360 #
2022/0277(COD)
(44) With a view to ensuring pluralistic media markets, the national authorities or bodies and the Board should take account of a set of criteria. In particular, impact on media pluralism should be considered, including notably the effect on the formation of public opinion, taking into account of the online environment. Concurrently, it should be considered whether other media outlets, providing different and alternative content, would still coexist in the given market(s) after the media market concentration in question. Assessment of safeguards for editorial independence should include the examination of potential risks of undue interference by the prospective owner, management or governance structure in the individual editorial decisions of the acquired or merged entity. The existing or envisaged internal safeguards aimed at preserving independence of the individual editorial decisions within the media undertakings involved should also be taken into account. Furthermore, the results of the annual Commission Rule of Law report presented in the chapters on media pluralism as well as the risk assessment made annually by instruments such as the Media Pluralism Monitor should be considered in determining the overall climate for media and the effects of the concentration in question over media pluralism and editorial independence, under these specific conditions. In assessing the potential impacts, the effects of the concentration in question on the economic sustainability of the entity or entities subject to the concentration should also be considered and whether, in the absence of the concentration, they would be economically sustainable, in the sense that they would be able in the medium term to continue to provide and further develop financially viable, adequately resourced and technologically adapted quality media services in the market.
Amendment 468 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 15
(15) ‘State advertising’ means the placement, publication or dissemination, in any media service, of a promotional or self-promotional message, normally in return for payment or for any other consideration, by, for or on behalf of any national or regional public authority, such as national, federal or regional governments, regulatory authorities or bodies as well as state-owned enterprises or other state-controlled entities at the national or regional level, or any local government of a territorial entity of more than 1 million inhabitants;
Amendment 488 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Recipients of media services in the Union shall have the right to receive a plurality of news and current affairs content, produced with respect for editorial freedom of media service providers, without any interference from state, to the benefit of the public discourse.
Amendment 543 #
2022/0277(COD)
3a. Member States shall appoint an independent authority which, in case of doubt, will issue a non-binding opinion about the amount needed for public service media providers to fulfill the remit as defined by the Member States.
Amendment 576 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) whether and if so to what extent their direct or beneficial ownership is held by the government, a state institution, state-owned enterprise or other public body;
Amendment 589 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. National regulatory authorities or bodies established in accordance with Directive 2010/13/ EU shall establish national databases of media ownership. This database shall be publicly available. Where the ownership changes, the media service provider shall update the information without undue delay.
Amendment 592 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. National regulatory authorities or bodies established in accordance with Directive 2010/13/ EU shall establish or supervise national databases of media ownership.
Amendment 627 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Heads of the editorial department of a media service provider and journalists shall have the right to refuse to sign off on an article or programme if any part of the content has been modified in disregard with the editorial decision- making processes
Amendment 656 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Member Sstates shall ensure that the national regulatory authorities or bodies have adequatproportionate and sustainable financial, human and technical resources to carry out their tasks under this Rregulation and guarantee their full independence.
Amendment 664 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
National regulatory authorities or bodies shall hold regular consultations with the representatives of media services providers, civil society organisations, media experts and representatives of academia. The results of these consultations shall be reflected in reports published annually and made publically available.
Amendment 685 #
2022/0277(COD)
1a. In addition to the Board, an advisory body consisting of representatives from the media sector shall be established.The advisory body shall advise the Board on issues related to media pluralism andmedia and press freedom.The advisory body shall consist of one representative of the media sector per Member State. In Member States where self-regulatory media or press councils exist, the media sector representative shall be appointed by the associations of journalists, editors, and civil society organisations that appoint, or nominate in the case of co-regulation, the member of the advisory board. In Member States where no self-regulatory media or presscouncil exists, the media sectorrepresentative shall be appointed by a consortium of journalists, editors, and civil society associations established for this purpose.
Amendment 706 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 6
Article 10 – paragraph 6
6. The Board, inmay invite experts and, with the agreement withof the Commission, may invite experts and observers to attend its meetings.
Amendment 716 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. The Board shall organise annual consultations with representatives of the media services providers, civil society representatives, independent media experts and the representatives of academia. The results of these consultations shall be reflected in the preparation of its work programme and main deliverables.
Amendment 827 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) Examine the state of media freedom in each Member State and issue an annual report in accordance with Article 15(4a) of this Regulation;
Amendment 957 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Board, in consultation with the Commission, shall draw up a list of criteria that national regulatory authorities or bodies may take into consideration when exercising their regulatory powers over media service providers referred to in paragraph 1. Measures are taken in a necessary and proportionate manner, considering in particular whether the broadcast content, when received on the territory of the EU, is legally commercialized or captured illegally, and received through standard satellite equipment or special equipment.
Amendment 981 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) it is a media service provider within the meaning of Article 2(2); and
Amendment 1063 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 6
Article 17 – paragraph 6
6. With a view to facilitating the consistent and effective implementation of this Article, the Commission mayshall issue guidelines to establish the form and details of the declaration set out in paragraph 1.
Amendment 1128 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 4
Article 20 – paragraph 4
4. The Board, upon its own initiative or upon request of the Commission, shall draw up an opinion where a national legislative, regulatory or administrative measure is likely to affect the functioning of the internal market for media services. Following the opinion of the Board, and without prejudice to its powers under the Treaties, the Commission may issue its own opinion on the matter. Opinions by the Board and, where applicable, by the Commission shall be made publicly available.
Amendment 1138 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 5
Article 20 – paragraph 5
5. Where a national authority or body adopts a measure that affects individually and directly a media service provider and is likely to affect the functioning of the internal market for media services, it shall communicate, at the request of the Board, and where applicable, of the Commission, without undue delay and by electronic means, any relevant information, including the summary of the facts, its measure, the grounds on which the national authority or body has based its measure, and, where applicable, the views of other authorities concerned. Media service providers considering to be directly affected by such measures shall be able to request the Board to issue an opinion on that measure.
Amendment 1147 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Member States shall providelay down, in their national legal systems, substantive and procedural rules which ensure an assessment of media market concentrations that could have a significant impact on media pluralism and editorial independence. These rules shall:
Amendment 1175 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the safeguards for editorial independence, including the impact of the concentration on the functioning of theindependence of editorial teams and the existence of measures by media service providers taken with a view to guaranteeing the independence of individual editorial decisions;
Amendment 1181 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) the results of the annual Commission Rule of Law Reports and the Media Pluralism Monitor in assessment of any systemic risks to media freedom and media pluralism in the particular Member State
Amendment 1205 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1
1. In the absence of an assessment or a consultation pursuant to Article 21, the Board, upon its own initiative or upon request of the Commission, shall draw up an opinion on the impact of a media market concentration on media pluralism and editorial independence, where a media market concentration is likely to affect the functioning of the internal market for media services. The Board shall base its opinion on the elements set out in Article 21(2). The Board may bring media market concentrations likely to affect the functioning of the internal market for media services to the attention of the Commission.
Amendment 1281 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Public authorities, including national, federal or regional governments, regulatory authorities or bodies, as well as state-owned enterprises or other state- controlled entities at the national or regional level, or local governments of territorial entities of more than 1 million inhabitants, shall make publicly available accurate, comprehensive, intelligible, detailed and yearly information about their advertising expenditure allocated to media service providers, which shall include at least the following details:
Amendment 11 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes, in this regard, that the Union budget should foresee a significant increase in the 2023 Erasmus+ Programme so that the education and training systems can cope with the new challenges and that learners, teachers, schools, youth organisations and NGOs can benefit from adequate resources; believes, furthermore, that a budgetary increase also ensures the continued greening and digitalisation of the Erasmus+ Programme as well as further inclusion measures to allow the participation of more disadvantaged young Europeans; highlights the importance of ensuring appropriate support enabling the reinforcement of the European Universities Initiative, as well as the proper functioning of the existing alliances and to take stoke of the Teacher academies’ actions in view of new calls in 2023;
Amendment 41 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Believes the momentum of the New European Bauhaus Initiative should be maintained by making Union funding available for concrete projects for the New European Bauhaus community; calls for 50 million EUR to be made available under Horizon Europe to fund these projects, of which 25 million EUR should be made available under both Cluster II 'Creativity, Culture and Inclussive Society' and Cluster V 'Climate, Energy and Mobility', respectively; furthermore, calls for the launch of a Coordination and Support Action under Horizon Europe to prepare a Horizon Europe Mission on the New European Bauhaus to be launched in 2025.
Amendment 42 #
2022/0212(BUD)
6 b. Emphasises the importance of fighting disinformation and foreign information interference, in particular in the context of the Russian war against Ukraine and European values; considers therefore that, beyond the limited reinforcement proposed by the Commission, there is a need to address a political message to those involved in the activities of fact-checking, to researchers and civil society organisations active in this area; calls for additional funding for budget line '14 20 04 03 – Information policy and strategic communication for external action' to reinforce actionsin this context
Amendment 26 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Information society services have become very important for communication, expression, gathering of information and many other aspects of present-day life, including for children but also for perpetrators of child sexual abuse offences. Digital services have become an irreplaceable tool for today’s children, as information, elements of formal education, social contact and entertainment are increasingly online; whereas digital services can also expose children to risks such as unsuitable content, grooming, and child sexual abuse. Such offences, which are subject to minimum rules set at Union level, are very serious criminal offences that need to be prevented and combated effectively in order to protect children’s rights and well- being, as is required under the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union (‘Charter’), and to protect society at large. Users of such services offered in the Union should be able to trust that the services concerned can be used safely, especially by children. In order to ensure a safer online experience for children and prevent the above-mentioned offences, digital literacy should be recognized as a mandatory skill by Member States and should be included in the school curriculum across the EU.
Amendment 28 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Given the central importance of relevant information society services, those aims can only be achieved by appropriate prevention techniques, improving digital literacy, and ensuring that providers offering such services in the Union behave responsibly and take reasonable measures to minimise the risk of their services being misused for the purpose of child sexual abuse, those providers often being the only ones in a position to prevent and combat such abuse. Tcombat such abuse. In order to alleviate the burden on providers, the measures should also aim to raise awareness amongst parents and children and further develop their digital skills, so that they can detect suspicious behaviours online. Once a child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is reported, the measures taken should be targeted, carefully balanced and proportionate, so as to avoid any undue negative consequences for those who use the services for lawful purposes, in particular for the exercise of their fundamental rights protected under Union law, that is, those enshrined in the Charter and recognised as general principles of Union law, and so as to avoid imposing any excessive burdens on the providers of the services.
Amendment 29 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Given the central importance of relevant information society services, those aims can only be achieved by ensuring that providers offering such services in the Union behave responsibly and take reasonable measures to minimise the risk of their services being misused for the purpose of child sexual abuse, those providers often being the only ones in a position to prevent and combat such abuse. The measures taken should be targeted, carefully balanced and proportionate, so as to avoid any undue negative consequences for those who use the services for lawful purposes, in particular for the exercise of their fundamental rights protected under Union law, that is, those enshrined in the Charter and recognised as general principles of Union law, and so as to avoid imposing any excessive burdens on the providers of the services. To this end, fundamental importance should be attached to ensuring the necessary funding to European programmes and projects which aim to improve digital skills and awareness of risk linked to the digital world, such as “Media literacy for all”.
Amendment 32 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Member States are increasingly introducing, or are considering introducing, national laws to prevent and combat online child sexual abuse, in particular by imposing requirements on providers of relevant information society services. In the light of the inherently cross-border nature of the internet and the service provision concerned, those national laws, which diverge, have a direct negative effect on the internal market. To increase legal certainty, eliminate the resulting obstacles to the provision of the services and ensure a level playing field in the internal market, the necessary harmonised requirements and appropriate prevention techniques should be laid down at Union level.
Amendment 34 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4 a) To insure full application of the objectives of this Regulation, Member States shall implement prevention strategies and awareness campaigns in their school curriculum and inside educational institutions. Taking into account the data collected by the EU Centre, Coordinating Authorities, relevant law enforcement agencies and existing hotlines across the EU, Member States should elaborate prevention techniques improving digital literacy, by educating children on how to safely surf online and how to recognize signals of cyber grooming. Prevention techniques and awareness campaigns should also target parents. Parents and caregivers shall be informed of the existence and the functioning of digital tools to limit and direct their child’s/children’s experience online and limit access to age- inappropriate or harmful content online.
Amendment 39 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) For reasons of consistency and technological neutrality, the term ‘child sexual abuse material’ should for the purpose of this Regulation be defined as referring to any type of material constituting child pornography or pornographic performance within the meaning of Directive 2011/93/EU, which is capable of being disseminated through the use of hosting or interpersonal communication services. At present, such material typically consists of images or videos, without it however being excluded that it takes other forms, especially in view of future technological developments. Close attention should be paid to the development of new technologies and platforms, such as the metaverse. In such platforms child sexual abuse material might be generated and exchanged or child sexual abuse perpetrated through the use of avatars or any other form of virtual identities.
Amendment 46 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) The dissemination of child sexual abuse material is a criminal offence that affects the rights of the victims depicted. Victims should thereforehave the right to be forgotten, i.e. the right to request the deletion of child sexual abuse material depicting them. Victims should also have the right to obtain, upon request, from the EU Centre yet via the Coordinating Authorities, relevant information if known child sexual abuse material depicting them is reported by providers of hosting services or providers of publicly available interpersonal communications services in accordance with this Regulation.
Amendment 60 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 58
Recital 58
(58) In particular, in order to facilitate the cooperation needed for the proper functioning of the mechanisms set up by this Regulation, the EU Centre should establish and maintain the necessary information-sharing systems. When establishing and maintaining such systems, the EU Centre should cooperate with the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (‘Europol’), national hotlines and national authorities to build on existing systems and best practices, where relevant.
Amendment 63 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 60
Recital 60
(60) In the interest of legal certainty and effectiveness, the tasks of the EU Centre should be listed in a clear and comprehensive manner. With a view to ensuring the proper implementation of this Regulation, those tasks should relate in particular to the facilitation of the detection, reporting and blocking obligations imposed on providers of hosting services, providers of publicly available interpersonal communications services and providers of internet access services. However, for that same reason, the EU Centre should also be charged with certain other tasks, notably those relating to the implementation of the risk assessment and mitigation obligations of providers of relevant information society services, the removal of or disabling of access to child sexual abuse material by providers of hosting services, the provision of assistance to Coordinating Authorities, as well as the creation of prevention strategies, generation and sharing of knowledge and expertise related to online child sexual abuse.
Amendment 72 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 67
Recital 67
(67) Given its central position resulting from the performance of its primary tasks under this Regulation and the information and expertise it can gather in connection thereto, the EU Centre should also contribute to the achievement of the objectives of this Regulation by serving as a hub for knowledge, expertise and research on matters related to the prevention and combating of online child sexual abuse. The EU center should contribute to the creation of adequate prevention strategies and awareness campaigns on online grooming and dissemination of CSAM, targeting children, parents and educators across the Union. In this connection, the EU Centre should cooperate with relevant stakeholders from both within and outside the Union and allow Member States to benefit from the knowledge and expertise gathered, including best practices and lessons learned.
Amendment 78 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 70
Recital 70
(70) Longstanding Union support for both INHOPE and its member hotlines recognises that hotlines are in the frontline in the fight against online child sexual abuse. The EU Centre should leverage the network of hotlines and encourage that they work together effectively with the Coordinating Authorities, providers of relevant information society services and law enforcement authorities of the Member States. The hotlines’ expertise and experience is an invaluable source of information on the early identification of common threats and solutions, as well as on regional and national differences across the Union. Their experience and expertise shall help the EU Centre and Coordinating Authorities to design appropriate prevention techniques and awareness campaigns on online grooming and dissemination of CSAM online.
Amendment 82 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 73
Recital 73
(73) To ensure its proper functioning, the necessary rules should be laid down regarding the EU Centre’s organisation. In the interest of consistency, those rules should be in line with the Common Approach of the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on decentralised agencies. In order to complete its tasks, the EU Centre and Coordinating authorities should have the necessary funds, human resources, investigative powers and technical capabilities to seriously and effectively pursue and investigate complaints and potential offenders, including appropriate training to build capacity in the judiciary and police units and to develop new high- tech capabilities to address the challenges of analysing vast amounts of child abuse imagery, including material hidden on the ‘dark web’.
Amendment 83 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 74
Recital 74
(74) In view of the need for technical expertise in order to perform its tasks, in particular the task of providing a list of technologies that can be used for detection, the EU Centre should stay consistently updated on technological developments that might lead to the creation of different or unconventional platforms, such as the metaverse, on which child sexual abuse might be perpetrated or child sexual abuse material be generated or exchanged; it should therefore have a Technology Committee composed of experts with advisory function. The Technology Committee may, in particular, provide expertise to support the work of the EU Centre, within the scope of its mandate, with respect to matters related to detection of online child sexual abuse, to support the EU Centre in contributing to a high level of technical standards and safeguards in detection technology.
Amendment 85 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 74
Recital 74
(74) In view of the need for technical expertise in order to perform its tasks, in particular the task of providing a list of technologies that can be used for detection, the EU Centre should have a Technology Committee composed of experts with advisory function. The Technology Committee may, in particular, provide expertise to support the work of the EU Centre, within the scope of its mandate, with respect to matters related to prevention and detection of online child sexual abuse, to support the EU Centre in contributing to a high level of technical standards and safeguards in detection technology.
Amendment 87 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 76
Recital 76
(76) In the interest of good governance and drawing on the statistics and information gathered and transparency reporting mechanisms provided for in this Regulation, the Commission should carry out an evaluation of this Regulation within fivthree years of the date of its entry into force, and every fivthree years thereafter.
Amendment 89 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point e a (new)
(e a) Guidelines on creation of appropriate prevention techniques on cyber grooming and the dissemination of CSAM online, targeting children and parents and empowering them to use digital technologies safely and responsibly.
Amendment 97 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. The EU Centre should use these risk assessment reports to prepare and adapt prevention techniques to the attention of Coordinating Authorities across the EU.
Amendment 112 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The Coordinating Authority shall be responsible for all matters related to application and enforcement of this Regulation in the Member State concerned, unless that Member State has assigned certain specific tasks or sectors to other competent authorities. The Coordinating Authority shall also be responsible for the coordination and adaptation of prevention techniques, elaborated by the EU Centre. The Coordinating Authority shall generate recommendations and good practices on improving digital literacy and skills amongst the population trough the realization of awareness campaigns on a national level, targeting in particular parents and children on the detection and prevention of child sexual abuse online.
Amendment 118 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 7 – point d a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 7 – point d a (new)
(d a) provide knowledge and experience on appropriate prevention techniques on grooming and the detection and dissemination of CSAM online;
Amendment 121 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 4
Article 26 – paragraph 4
4. The Coordinating Authorities shall ensure that relevant members of staff have the required qualifications, experience and technical skills to perform their dutin the area of combatting online child sexual abuse. Members of staff shall be offered appropriate trainings in order to continuously improve their understanding of the constantly evolving digital technologies.
Amendment 122 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2
Article 34 – paragraph 2
2. Coordinating Authorities shall also provide child-friendly mechanisms to submit a complaint under this Article and adopt a child-sensitive approach when handling complaints submitted by children, taking due account of theren with the necessary tools to recognize suspicious behavior and potentially dangerous content online and easily submit a complaint under this Article. Coordinating Authorities shall examine every complaint and adopt a child-sensitive approach taking into account the specificities of all elements of the complaint (website or interpersonal communication service, child'’s age, maturity, views, needs andspecific concerns).
Amendment 123 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1
Article 39 – paragraph 1
1. Coordinating Authorities shall cooperate with each other, with national hotlines and any other competent authorities of the Member State that designated the Coordinating Authority, the Commission, the EU Centre and other relevant Union agencies, including Europol, to facilitate the performance of their respective tasks under this Regulation and ensure its effective, efficient and consistent application and enforcement. Coordinating Authorities shall exchange information and best practices on preventing and combatting grooming and child sexual abuse online.
Amendment 126 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 40 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. The EU Centre shall elaborate appropriate prevention techniques on grooming and child sexual abuse online, based on its knowledge, expertise and achievements, in close cooperation with relevant stakeholders and in line with the Communication of the Commission of 11 May “A Digital Decade for children and youth: the new European strategy for a better internet for kids" (BIK+).
Amendment 140 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 3
Article 50 – paragraph 3
3. Where necessary for the performance of its tasks under this Regulation, the EU Centre shall carry out, participate in or encourage research, surveys and studies, either on its own initiative or, where appropriate and compatible with its priorities and its annual work programme, at the request of the European Parliament, the Council or the Commission. The collected knowledge (resulting from research, surveys and studies) shall serve as a tool to elaborate prevention techniques on child sexual abuse online to be adapted and implemented by Coordinating Authorities in each Member State.
Amendment 142 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 4
Article 50 – paragraph 4
4. The EU Centre shall provide the information referred to in paragraph 2 and the information resulting from the research, surveys and studies referred to in paragraph 3, including its analysis thereof, and its opinions on matters related to the prevention and combating of online child sexual abuse to other Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies, Coordinating Authorities, Hotlines, other competent authorities and other public authorities of the Member States, either on its own initiative or at request of the relevant authority. Where appropriate, the EU Centre shall make such information publicly available.
Amendment 143 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 5
Article 50 – paragraph 5
5. The EU Centre shall develop prevention techniques on the detection of suspicious content and behavior online and shall communicate it to Coordinating Authorities of each Member State, so they could adapt and initiate measures to improve digital literacy and raise awareness amongst parents and educators of the existing digital tools to insure a safe digital environment for children. The EU Centre shall also establish a communication strategy and promote dialogue with civil society organisations and providers of hosting or interpersonal communication services to raise public awareness of and improve and conltine child sexual abuse and measures to prevent and combat suchuously adapt prevention techniques on grooming and online child sexual abuse.
Amendment 69 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The purpose of this Directive is to provideensure proper functioning of the judicial system by providing protection to natural and legal persons who engage in public participation on matters of public interest, in particular journalists and human rights defenders, against court proceedings, which are initiated against them with the sole purpose of deterring to deter them from public participation (commonly referred to as strategic lawsuits against public participation or ‘SLAPPs’). Such court proceedings may be considered as abusive by the relevant judicial body handling the initial claim against the person engaging in public participation on matters of public interest. The safeguards laid down in this Directive should be complementary to the ongoing media literacy programmes and awareness rising campaigns throughout the EU, informing citizens of the existent threats, abuses and remedies to such attacks on the proper functioning of the judicial system.
Amendment 74 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4 a) It should be also noted that public participation may not always be conducted in good faith. The dissemination of fake news or disinformation should not be protected under this Directive. Bearing in mind the continuously evolving digital environment and the possibilities to spread, copy and influence the public opinion, the concept of public participation on matters of public interest should be assessed on a case-by-case basis. In case where there is a legitimate concern by the court that the defendant may be part of a targeted hybrid attack or a disinformation campaign, the safeguards laid down in the current Directive should not be applicable.
Amendment 75 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) An independent, impartial, professional and responsible media is a cornerstone of democracy. There is a pressing need to maintain the independence of the media from political and economic pressure, such as the one used through SLAPPs. Journalists play an important role in facilitating public debate and in the imparting and reception of information, opinions and ideas. It is essential that they conduct their journalistic activities in good faith and that they are afforded the necessary space to contribute to an open, free and fair debate and to counter disinformation, information manipulation and interference. Journalists should be able to conduct their activities effectively to ensure that citizens have access to a plurality of views in European democracies.
Amendment 85 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) A healthy and thriving democracy requires that people are able to participate actively in public debate without undue interference by public authority or other powerful actors, be they domestic or foreign. In order to secure meaningful participation, people should be able to access reliable information, which enables them to form their own opinions and exercise their own judgement in a public space, where in which different views can be expressed freely. Therefore, media literacy programmes and anti- disinformation campaigns should be an essential instrument for Member States to protect their citizens against undue interference in the public debate. Legal professionals, handling cases related to public participation of individuals acting on matters of public interest, should be offered adequate trainings on how to effectively identify an abuse of procedure in the detriment of the defendant, who is considered acting on a matter of public interest.
Amendment 90 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) To foster this environment,a healthy and thriving democracy it is important to protect journalists and, human rights defenders from court proceedings against public participation. Such court proceedings are not initiated for the purpose of access to justice, but to silence public debate typically using harassment and intimidation, any private or public entity acting in public interest, or indirectly participating in such actions, from court proceedings aimed to silence them on a particular matter of public interest. Such court proceedings may be considered as abusive in case there is a legitimate suspicion by the competent judicial body that they are not initiated for the purpose of access to justice, but to exploit procedural instruments in order to silence public debate.
Amendment 93 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9 a) Digitalization has profoundly changed the media landscape with new ways to access, share or retrieve online news items. Currently accessibility of online material where public participation in debate over matters of public matters occurs on the internet and often transcends national borders and it has become increasingly difficult to locate and estimate the scope of online media coverage in the remit of only Member State. It is therefore important to assess the localisation of public participation in the digital environment in the broadest sense possible
Amendment 94 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9 b (new)
Recital 9 b (new)
(9 b) Media literacy programmes are an essential tool to foster a thriving democratic public debate and public participation. In order to prevent the misuse of the existing procedural safeguards, an emphasize should be put on proper training and upskilling of legal professionals dealing with SLAPP cases, taking fully into account the established case-law of the European Court of Human Rights.
Amendment 95 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9 c (new)
Recital 9 c (new)
(9 c) While respecting the editorial freedom of journalists and the media, Member States should encourage awareness-raising activities for the benefit of journalists and other media actors, on the importance of acting in accordance with journalistic, legal or other professional ethics as a prevention tool against SLAPPs. Member States should also develop or facilitate the development of wider awareness-raising strategies and measures aimed at the general public that focus on SLAPPs and their harmful impact.
Amendment 111 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Activities of a person or entity in the public eye or of public interestublic figure are also matters of public interest to which the public may legitimately take an interest in. However, there is no legitimate interest involved where the sole purpose of a statement or activity concerning such a person or entity is to satisfy the curiosity of a particular audience regarding the details of a person’s private life.
Amendment 112 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Abusive cCourt proceedings typmay be considered as abusive by the competent judiciall authority when they involve litigation tactics used in bad faith such as delaying proceedings, causing disproportionate costs to the defendant in the proceedings or forum shopping. TIn these tactics are used by the claimant for other purposes than gaining access to justice. Such tactics are often, although not always,cases where the claimant is in a significantly more influential position than the defendant, who is acting on a matter of public interest, it may be considered that the claimant doesn’t primarily seek to benefit from his basic right to access to justice. Such proceedings may be combined with various forms of intimidation, harassment or threats.
Amendment 117 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) A matter should be considered to have cross-border implications unless both parties are domiciled in the same Member State as the court seised. Even where both parties are domiciled in the same Member State as the court seised, a matter should be considered to have cross-border implications in two other types of situations. The first situation is where the specific act of public participation concerning a matter of public interest at stake is relevant to more than one Member State. That includes for instance public participation in events organised by Union institutions, such as appearances in public hearings, or statements or activities on matters that are of specific relevance to more than one Member State, such as cross-border pollution or allegations of money laundering with potential cross- border involvement. The second situation where aA matter should also be considered to have cross-border implications is when the claimant or associated entities have initiated concurrent or previous court proceedings against the same or associated defendants in another Member State. These two types of situations take into consideration the specific context of SLAPPs.
Amendment 121 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 23 a (new)
Recital 23 a (new)
(23 a) Bearing in mind that victims of ongoing and closed SLAPP cases may be subjected to financial burden, psychological pressure and other types of threats and intimidation, Member States should develop and oversee the implementation of support programmes, including a comprehensive range of necessary support measures, such as legal, financial, psychological and practical ones. There should also be a proper State reaction to the threats to the security and physical integrity of victims. Such support programmes should be developed respecting the specificity of the claim, the matter of public interest in question and of the specific situation of the victim.
Amendment 150 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Directive provides safeguards against manifestly unfounded or abusive court proceedings in civil matters, with cross- border implications, brought against natural and legal persons, in particular journalists and human rights defenders, on account of their engagement in public participation on matters of public interest.
Amendment 155 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
1. ‘public participation’ means any statement or activity by a natural or legal person expressed or carried out in the exercise of the right to freedom of expression and information on a matter of public interest, andincluding preparatory, supporting or assisting action directly linked thereto. This includes complaints, petitions, administrative or judicial claims and participation in public hearings;
Amendment 156 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part
2. ‘matter of public interest’ means any matterfinancial or regulatory matter, excluding matters of inidividual interest, which affects the public to such an extent that the public may legitimately take an interest in it, in areas such as:
Amendment 159 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
(a) fundamental rights, public health, public safety, the environment, or climate or enjoyment of fundamental rights;
Amendment 161 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Amendment 162 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
(d) allegations of corruption, fraud orriminal offences related to public issues, such as high level corruption, fraud, tax evasion, sexual harassment or any other type of criminality;
Amendment 166 #
2022/0117(COD)
3. ‘abusive court proceedings against public participation’ mean court proceedings brought in relation to public participation that are alleged to be fully or partially unfounded and have as their main purposby the relevant judicial authority and which are suspected to mainly serve to prevent, restrict or penalize public participation. Indications of such a purpose can be:
Amendment 171 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c
(c) a legitimate suspicion or proof that intimidation, harassment or threats on the part of the claimant or his or her representatives took part in relation to the subject of the claim.
Amendment 174 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. For the purposes of this Directive, a matter is considered to have cross-border implications unless both parties are domiciled in the same Member State as the court seised.where a statement or engagement in public participation is accessible, via electronic or digital means, in more than one Member State
Amendment 175 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Amendment 176 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 178 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 179 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall ensure that when court proceedings are brought against natural or legal persons on account of their engagement in public participation on matters of public interest , those persons can apply for:
Amendment 11 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 a (new)
Citation 10 a (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 20 October 2021 on the situation of artists and the cultural recovery in the EU (2020/2261(INI))2a; _________________ 2a Texts adopted: P9_TA(2021)0430
Amendment 32 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas Europe finds itself in a moment of ecological, digital and social transition, which is being accelerated by the economic and social impact of COVID- 19 and geopolitical tensions linked to the war on Ukraine in a context of rising populism and anti-European sentiment; highlights the importance of defining the role that the New European Bauhaus can play in this regard by contributing to the reconstruction of housing, buildings, historical and cultural landmarks in war afflicted areas in Ukraine; notes that the same practice can be used in EU Member States and other partner countries in Europe, notably the Western Balkans and the Eastern and Southern neighbourhood countries;
Amendment 39 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the EU has been responding to the challenges of environmental degradation, climate change and the increasing scarcity of natural resources with far-reaching and ambitious political endeavours such as the European Green Deal, which is driving the quest for renewal and innovation; recalls that, as the ‘soul’ of the European Green Deal, the New European Bauhaus aims to address Europe's spatial and environmental needs in a transdisciplinary, sustainable, inclusive, secure, cultural and aesthetic way; whereas the participation of citizens, professionals, civil society, organisations, institutions and authorities on all levels is vital in achieving the NEB goals;
Amendment 49 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas culture is a strategic sector for the EU which helps to bolster its economy, to enable us to live better together and to build democratic and free societies, and yet has been one of the areas hardest hit by the pandemic; whereas the New European Bauhaus can enable further investment in the sector and engage different actors in its implementation on the ground, particularly organisations and SMEs from all regions, including urban, peripheral, less populated, rural, insular, mountainous and remote areas; recalls the importance of respecting geographical balance in this regard and with respect to all objectives of the NEB, including the safety component;
Amendment 58 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the Union has only had limited competence in the field of culture thus far, with Creative Europe being the sole programme dedicated to culture and whose funding still falls far short of the needs of our European cultural and creative sectors;
Amendment 65 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas architecture, urban and territorial planning, design, the arts, sociology and engineering are complementary and instrumental for building an sustainable and inclusive society; whereas it is important to use an integrated, multilevel and participatory approach in this regard in order to create innovative and space-efficient solutions in line with our green and digital transition;
Amendment 76 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas building a better future starts with quality education and training; whereas access to quality education is a fundamental right that needs to be available to every individual; notes that the New European Bauhaus needs to address the issue of accessibility of online learning opportunities to all individuals, including adjusting necessary infrastructure for broadband internet in all areas, such as remote, less populated, rural, peripheral, insular and mountainous areas;
Amendment 77 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas building a better future starts with quality education and training; whereas access to quality education is a fundamental right; whereas a high-quality built environment is the result of the work of skilled professionals in the construction sector and creative and cultural industries;
Amendment 91 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas cultural heritage is increasingly impacted by climate change and environmental degradation, causing damage to historical and cultural landmarks in all areas; whereas the New European Bauhaus must be used to restore, adapt and protect it for the future, including also safety measures that will protect citizens living in all regions;
Amendment 112 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that the historic Bauhaus movement created a paradigm shift in design, architecture and the arts which delivered radical innovation and reflected true cultural and social changes in a progressive artistic and educational context; notes that in these challenging times, the New European Bauhaus can significantly contribute in the same way and positively impact our daily lives by creating real changes on the ground that are complementary with our sustainable goals, without being considered elitist;
Amendment 136 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Underlines the potential that the New European Bauhaus has; encourages the Commission to organise consultations among citizens and institutions to help achieve full implementation of the initiative in Member States and enable better local, regional and national cooperation that will strengthen social and territorial cohesion and assist in carrying out projects that embody NEB objectives; recalls the importance of respecting geographical balance in this regard;
Amendment 137 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Believes that the NEB should be part of a broader Cultural Deal for Europe and support as well as achieve mutual benefits with the Creative Europe programme for the cultural and creative sectors; reiterates in this context that the Creative Europe budget shall not be reallocated to fund the NEB;
Amendment 141 #
2021/2255(INI)
3. Recognises the NEB as a creative and interdisciplinary initiative which brings together architecture, design, the arts and science at the forefront of EU policies for the first time, making the European Green Deal a tangible, positive and inclusive experience for all; emphasises the importance of cooperation of all relevant actors in this field; underlines that for true progress and visible impact, the New European Bauhaus also needs to also protect citizens against natural disasters by including a safety component in its objectives; notes that this will enable new and innovative ways of building and guarantee usage of high-quality and resilient building materials;
Amendment 150 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Underlines the enormous creative potential that the NEB can unleash by opening up new opportunities for artists, performers and other cultural creators, especially with regards to collaboration across different professions within and beyond the cultural and creative sectors;
Amendment 162 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Acknowledges that, by translating the values of the original Bauhaus to today’s challenges, the NEB aspires to create a cultural movement that contributes to a smarter, more sustainable and more enjoyable living environment;
Amendment 167 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises that the NEB must be innovative, accessible, affordable, socially and geographically fair and inclusive and must actively involve EU citizens and community-based organisations in a bottom-up way – from project design to roll-out and evaluation – while avoiding any elitist approaches; calls on the Commission to provide new financing models and underlines the importance of providing clear access to both national and European funding; encourages the Commission to set up focal points in the Member States to help facilitate better implementation of the New European Bauhaus;
Amendment 182 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. CWelcomes the innovative and integrated approach that the NEB advocates by proposing the efficient use of space, the restoration and valorisation of historical and cultural heritage, smart energy and environmental solutions; considers that this innovative cultural movement has the potential to position Europe as a global frontrunner in the area of architecture, design, culture, technology and energy efficiency by promoting ways of living better together, which can also be applied beyond the EU;
Amendment 206 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2 a (new)
Subheading 2 a (new)
Acknowledges that NEB has the potential to contribute to the post-war restoration of cities, societies and economy
Amendment 221 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to hold regular consultations on the implementation of the New European Bauhaus that will serve as exchanges of good practices and meeting points to raise important issues and suggest improvements that will allow the initiative to extend its reach;
Amendment 237 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 – indent 1
Paragraph 8 – indent 1
- supporting the implementation of key policies; (e.g. Green Deal, environmental, industrial, social and cultural policies);
Amendment 246 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 – indent 3
Paragraph 8 – indent 3
- creating new jobs and business opportunities and adding economic value;
Amendment 248 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 – indent 3 a (new)
Paragraph 8 – indent 3 a (new)
- protecting the environment and diverse cultural and natural landscapes,
Amendment 249 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 – indent 3 b (new)
Paragraph 8 – indent 3 b (new)
- contributing to the circularity and sustainability of the European economy
Amendment 252 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 – indent 4
Paragraph 8 – indent 4
- securing accessibility and affordabil, inclusiveness, affordability and diversity;
Amendment 257 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 – indent 5
Paragraph 8 – indent 5
- promoting the participation and connection of EU citizens;
Amendment 258 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 – indent 5 a (new)
Paragraph 8 – indent 5 a (new)
- involving local and regional organisations, experts and stakeholders;
Amendment 259 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 – indent 5 b (new)
Paragraph 8 – indent 5 b (new)
- involving local and regional governments;
Amendment 279 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission to make a structured programme and implement the principles of the NEB as an integral part ofin all relevant future legislation and EU policies; encourages Member States to also implement the New European Bauhaus initiative in their national policies;
Amendment 309 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. CNotes that the objectives of the New European Bauhaus cannot be carried out without proper funding; calls on the Commission to table a proposal as soon as possible to make the NEB an EU programme by the next MFF; insists that this will require fresh resources with a dedicated and stable budget line; underlines that this new programme must not reduce funding for other programmes nor divert focus from their agreed political priorities;
Amendment 318 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to develop a clear plan for attracting public and private investment; encourages the Member States to allocate adequate funding to the NEB through their recovery and resilience plans and the European structural and investment funds; notes that this will further accelerate the proper implementation of the initiative and create tangible results on the ground;
Amendment 321 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to develop a clear plan for attracting public and private investment, with a particular focus on promoting female leadership in venture capital and start-ups; encourages the Member States to allocate adequate funding to the NEB through their recovery and resilience plans and the European structural and investment funds;
Amendment 345 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Believes that the NEB movement should promote more sustainable, socially inclusive and innovative ways of life based on new models of planning, constructing and inhabiting our built environment in order to suit emerging needs and help to ensure decentquality housing for all citizens;
Amendment 346 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Believes that the NEB movement should promote more sustainable, socially inclusive and innovative ways of life based on new models of planning, constructing and inhabiting our built environment in order to suit emerging needs and help to ensure decentquality housing for all;
Amendment 371 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to recognize the NEB as a tool to contribute to the up- and reskilling of cultural professionals and the improvement of their overall working conditions, particularly in the context of the green and digital transitions and of the cultural recovery of Europe;
Amendment 384 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Highlights that the NEB could support energy security and efficiency by encouraging investment and incentivising low-tech, low-energy solutions and by focussing on low carbon materials and solutions, and could facilitate the digital transition by improving connectivity to mitigate the digital divide; underlines the importance of the NEB fighting energy poverty through innovative solutions for the building, construction, industrial and materials sectors;
Amendment 448 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Supports the creation of an annual NEB festival and awards; calls for synergies with other relevant European awards and events;
Amendment 459 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls on the Commission to guarantee the adequate and continuous involvement of all stakeholders from the cultural and creative sectors in the implementation and monitoring of the NEB, and to facilitate the exchange of good practices, mutual learning, and capacity building to ensure the NEB will create tangible, sustainable, cultural, social and economic benefits;
Amendment 465 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Encourages all European innovation and research centres, in particular the EIT , to put their expertise at the service of NEB implementation; by directing EIT and its Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs), the Climate Kic and the Creative Industries KIC in particular, to serve NEB objectives, capitalising on its topical expertise and relevant capacities substantiated in the EIT ecosystem;
Amendment 482 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls on the Commission to create a publicly accessible database of NEB projects to make the results of the initiative more visible and to further develop the NEB based on best practices; encourages the Commission to hold regular meetings with representatives from Member States and partner countries in order to further improve the initiative;
Amendment 491 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Welcomes the NEB Prize and the NEB Festival and all events related to it; highlights the importance of organising various events across Europe in order to reach more citizens and raise awareness of the initiative; encourages local, regional, national and European cooperation in this regard;
Amendment 2 #
2021/2251(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 17 September 2020 on the cultural recovery of Europe (2020/2708(RSP)) and to its resolution of 20 October 2021 on the situation of artists and the cultural recovery in the EU (2020/2261(INI)),
Amendment 3 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls the strong need for culture and education, as the backbone of our democracy, society and economy, to receive support from the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), also with regard to the green and digital transitioniterates the crucial importance that education, culture and sports receive support from the Recovery and Resilience Facility since they play a key role in our daily lives by shaping our identity, creating bonds between generations and deepening our social and democratic participation; recognises how paramount these sectors are for our economies;
Amendment 9 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Highlights the commitment and efforts of the European Union to protect its economy and the wellbeing of its citizens with the current multiannual budget and the Next Generation EU package; welcomes the Recovery and Resilience Facility that is dedicated to help Member States to mitigate the consequences of the pandemic and continue their sustainable growth towards a digital and climate neutral future;
Amendment 14 #
2021/2251(INI)
1 b. Recalls the strong need for the whole cultural, creative, education and sports sectors to be better addresed in NRRPs and receive greater support from the Recovery and Resilience Facility in the following period, in line with their digital and green transition;
Amendment 25 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights thatUnderlines how deeply the cultural and creative sectors were among those hit first and the hardest by the pandemic and will be the last to recoverhave been affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, particularly given the fact that they are composed mostly of micro, small and medium sized enterprises or organisations;
Amendment 30 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Recalls that the European cultural and creative sectors including industries account for between 4 and 7 % of the EU’s GDP and for about 8.7 million jobs in the EU; emphasizes that these figures are not adequately reflected in the national recovery and resilience plans, leaving the cultural and creative sectors considerably underrepresented in the EU’s overall effort to overcome the pandemic and support the recovery and resilience of the European economy;
Amendment 31 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Highlights the destabilising impact the pandemic has had on education and sports, causing enormous disruption and societal divides in the entire European Union; expresses concern that the education and sports sectors will not be able to recover without focused earmarking and increased support, namely through national recovery and resilience specific planning and through other EU, transnational and national programmes;
Amendment 33 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Emphasizes that the European Parliament repeatedly and with an overwhelming majority - e.g. in its resolution of 17 September 2020 on the cultural recovery of Europe and in its resolution of 20 October 2021 on the situation of artists and the cultural recovery in the EU - called on the Commission and the Member States to include culture in the national recovery and resilience plans and to earmark at least 2 % of the RRF budget to culture;
Amendment 34 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2 c. Recalls that atypical employment (part-time and fixed-duration contracts, temporary work and economically dependent self-employment) is commonplace for authors, performers, artists and many other cultural creators, often leading to precarious working conditions; highlights that the pandemic has exposed and exacerbated this situation which poses a fundamental threat to the EU’s cultural ecosystem, to Europe’s cultural diversity and to our democracy and society;
Amendment 39 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Deplores the fact that only 14 Member States have included culture inRecalls that the European Parliament called on Member States to allocate at least 2 % of their NRRF plans; fears that this heterogeneity of public investments leads to recovery at different speeds, causing increased disparities within the EU’s culturPs funds to culture and at least 10 % to education in its Resolution on Cultural Recovery for Europe; regrets the fact that not all Member States included these elements in their national recovery and resilience plans; calls on these Member States to amend their national recosystem and threatening Europe’s cultural diversity; very and resilience plans and dedicate enough funds through short-term and long-term investments;
Amendment 44 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Welcomes the European Parliament resolution of 10 February 2021 on the impact of COVID-19 on youth and on sport from February 2021 and the European Parliament legislative resolution of 14 December 2021 on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on a European Year of Youth 2022; expresses concern over the impact of the pandemic on mental health and overall wellbeing of citizens, especially young people; calls on the Commission and Member States to foster youth participation in democratic and decision-making processes and provide additional support that will help young people recover from the pandemic and continue their growth on all levels, including personal, social and economic development; notes that young people can largely contribute in creating more resilient and sustainable societies and economies both on European and on national level;
Amendment 45 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Welcomes the European Parliament resolution of 20 October 2021 on Europe’s Media in the Digital Decade: an Action Plan to Support Recovery and Transformation and the European Parliament resolution of 20 October 2021 on the situation of artists and the cultural recovery in the EU; notes that a more holistic and determined approach is vital for the whole cultural and creative sectors to fully recover and unlock their potential in the following period; highlights that all actors in the cultural and creative ecosystem need to be supported equally in all Member States, including the entire audiovisual, editorial and media sector, as well as independent players and micro, small and medium sized enterprises or organisations;
Amendment 49 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Welcomes the European Parliament resolution of 15 September 2020 on effective measures to ‘green’ Erasmus+, Creative Europe and the European Solidarity Corps and the European Parliament resolution of 23 November 2021 on EU sports policy: assessment and possible ways forward; stresses the need for additional financial and structural engagement in the education and sports sectors; urges the EU to encourage Member States to implement actions that will further the recovery, strengthening and resilience building at all levels of education and sports and prepare all actors in both sectors for the digital and green future while promoting sustainable development, especially new learning and mobility opportunities and digital learning tools, higher inclusion, cohesion, exchange of practices on European and national level and better monitoring of used funds;
Amendment 57 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. OpposesCalls on the Commission’s approach to incorporate not strictly cultural interventions such as tourism and energy efficiency of cultural buildings in the calculations, resulting in misleading statistics; calls for a recalculation and reassessment of the data available to improve its approach in data analysis and statistics; notes the importance of accurate reviews that can serve as examples for future plans and strategies;
Amendment 66 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 77 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Urges the Member States to put the recovery and resilience of the cultural and creative sectors at the core of their investments into culture, with a particular focus on improving the overall situation of authors, performers, artists and all other cultural creators who are the ones to create the cultural works that our democracy, society and economy benefit from;
Amendment 78 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Underlines that any action taken to help the cultural and creative sectors in their recovery should not only be aimed at economic recovery, but also be used for the improvement of the working conditions of authors, performers, artists and all other cultural creators as well as for their up- and reskilling with regards to i.a. knowledge of their rights, the opportunities of the digital era and the possibilities of international mobility;
Amendment 82 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Welcomes that some Member States have included sports in their national recovery and resilience plans; but reiterates the need for the Commission to provide further detailed data on sports-related investments;
Amendment 87 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Strongly believes that for the correct implementation of the RRF a special focus should also be given to micro and small organisations, including in rural areasindependent micro, small and medium sized enterprises or organisations, including in rural and remote areas in all Member States; notes that these actors can contribute significantly to our economy if given proper support;
Amendment 96 #
2021/2251(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Underlines the importance of culture for our identity, democracy, society and economy; is concerned that the European cultural and creative sectors, which account for between 4 and 7 % of the EU’s GDP and for about 8.7 million jobs in the EU, were among those hit first and the hardest by the pandemic and will be the last to recover;
Amendment 97 #
2021/2251(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Amendment 113 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the need for innovative and sustainable structural reforms targeting education and the cultural and creative sectors, and in particular regarding social security in the latter; regrets that such reforms are planned in only a minority of Member Statesthe cultural, creative, education and sports sectors on local, regional and national level, and in particular regarding social security in the latter; underlines the importance of these reforms not only for these sectors but for the entire economy;
Amendment 121 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Insists that the Commission calls on Member States to work more closely with key stakeholders, national authorities and agencies and civil societies and to improve their national recovery and resilience plans accordingly to address vital needs of the cultural, creative, education and sports sectors on local, regional and national level;
Amendment 143 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls onEncourages the Commission and Member States to commit to transparency and to examine the possibility of redirecting unused or saved RRF resources to culture, education, youth, sports and media; keeping in mind specific needs of every part of those sectors; notes that a tailored approach will benefit all actors in the culture, education, youth, sports and media ecosystems;
Amendment 156 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Urges the Commission and thto advise Member States to extend the continuous involvement of stakeholders to the implementation and monitoring of the RRF plansin monitoring the implementation of their national recovery and resilience plans and propose other actions and short-term and long-term measures that will address current and future challenges; notes that this kind of cooperation with Member States will create tangible, sustainable, social and economic benefits both at national and European level.
Amendment 245 #
2021/2251(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25 a. Regrets that only 16 Member States have included culture in their NRRPs; fears that this heterogeneity of public investments leads to recovery at different speeds, causing increased disparities within the EU’s cultural ecosystem and thus threatening Europe’s cultural diversity; recalls repeated previous requests by the Parliament and by stakeholders from the cultural and creative sectors, urging the Member States to dedicate at least 2 % of the budget of each national NRRP to culture;
Amendment 250 #
2021/2251(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 b (new)
Paragraph 25 b (new)
25 b. Urges the Member States to put the recovery and resilience of the cultural and creative sectors at the core of their investments into culture, with a particular focus on improving the overall situation and working conditions of authors, performers, artists and all other cultural creators who are the ones to create the cultural works that our democracy, society and economy benefit from;
Amendment 56 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Emphasises the important role of physical education in schools, as physical activity and healthy lifestyles are key factors in improving learners' health; calls therefore on the Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to support national authorities in ensuring sufficient and safe sports facilities in schools and the training of qualified sports teachers;
Amendment 1 #
2021/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Citation 1
Citation 1
— having regard to Directive (EU) 2018/844 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 amending Directive 2010/31/EU on the energy performance of buildings, and its potential review, as well as Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency1 , _________________ 1 OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 75.
Amendment 2 #
2021/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
— having regard to the recently published ‘Fit for 55 package’,
Amendment 4 #
2021/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
— Whereas electric vehicles (EV) constitute an important component of a clean energy transition based on energy efficiency measures, alternative fuels, renewable energy and innovative solutions for the management of energy flexibility;
Amendment 5 #
2021/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Citation 7 b (new)
Citation 7 b (new)
— Whereas the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) complements the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive by providing legal basis for the deployment of recharging points in residential and non- residential buildings; whereas with the majority of recharging highly likely to happen in private and in publicly accessible non-residential sites, the EPBD is the only law at European level to support the smart, private recharging;
Amendment 6 #
2021/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Citation 7 c (new)
Citation 7 c (new)
— Whereas a critical analysis of the implementation of the existing provisions of the EPBD contrasted with the EU's increased climate ambitions for 2030 and 2050, should serve as a reference point for the future revision of EPBD, proposal of which is expected to be published by the end of 2021 (Q4 2021);
Amendment 7 #
2021/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Citation 7 d (new)
Citation 7 d (new)
— Whereas the existing private chargers have different applications and technical requirements than public charging points as they are supplied with lower power and are used for longer charging periods, they remain the most affordable type of charging method;
Amendment 8 #
2021/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Citation 7 e (new)
Citation 7 e (new)
— Whereas all new cars and vans will have to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by 2035, and whereas the EPBD would need to reflect upon requirements for the installation of a minimum number of recharging points in parking spaces in buildings by mandating the deployment of adequate pre-cabling for EV charging by that date; whereas from 2025, Member States shall set requirements to define a minimum requirement of recharging points for all non-residential buildings, both public and private, with more than twenty parking spaces according to national conditions;
Amendment 11 #
2021/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Welcomes the recognition of the importance of the pre-cabling infrastructure requirements in new residential and non-residential buildings as one of the conditions for the rapid deployment of recharging points; calls upon the European Commission to stream importance of such requirements in the National Policy Frameworks (NFPs);
Amendment 14 #
2021/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Stresses that the availability of the charging points is one of the incentives for a private owner to opt for an electro- mobility solution; notes however that the existing EPBD is only setting the ducting infrastructure requirements for new residential buildings and residential buildings undergoing major renovation, with more than ten parking spaces; points out that the Directive provides for an opt out in case the cost of the recharging and ducting installations exceeds 7 % of the total cost of the major renovation of the building; calls upon the Commission in cooperation with Member States to examine through a cost analysis possible ways to encourage developers to foresee the adequate infrastructure for the EVs users;
Amendment 18 #
2021/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Welcomes the recognition of the importance of the measures facilitating the deployment of recharging infrastructure by addressing barriers such as split incentives and administrative burdens;
Amendment 20 #
2021/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1 d. Notes that the existing EPBD requires from the Member States to facilitate the deployment of recharging points in new and renovated buildings under certain conditions; notes that consumer-friendly and cost effective provisions, focusing on installation of recharging points for electric vehicles in shared garage of multi-dwelling buildings would incentivise smart and efficient infrastructure planning and permitting;
Amendment 24 #
2021/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines the notion that recharging electric vehicles in residential and officenon-residential buildings needs to complement publicly accessible recharging infrastructure;
Amendment 38 #
2021/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Underlines the fact that European SMEs, also from the transport and tourism sectors, will play an essential role in the ‘Renovation Wave’; stresses in this regard the need for the EU to focus on the workforce shortages and EU wide incentives in order to create a skilled Europe’s labour force able to cope with ambitious climate targets;
Amendment 47 #
2021/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. WelcomNotes the fact that threeonly few Member States (Austria, Sweden and Romania) have reported promising progress on recharging infrastructure for e- vehicles in buildings and car parks; expresses concern, however, at the lack of progress in other Member States and calls for timely and broader data availability.; notes that most of the Member States have provided estimates for the uptake of electric vehicles and targets for the deployment of electric rechargers for the year 2020; points out however that only 2/3 of them provided data on targets for 2025 and 2030;
Amendment 51 #
2021/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Encourages Member States to explore possible measures, such as tax relief, the adoption of effective bank loans systems and other solutions in order to support private users and SMEs in deploying smart, private recharging points;
Amendment 54 #
2021/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Stresses the importance of the financial support for the deployment of smart, private recharging infrastructure for SMEs willing to transform their fleet of light-duty cars into electric cars;
Amendment 55 #
2021/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Notes the importance to identify shortcomings in the implementation of the existing EPBD, the revision of which should foster provisions to further encourage and facilitate the deployment of private and public charging infrastructure in residential and non- residential buildings;
Amendment 10 #
2021/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Recognises the key role of urban mobility, in particular public transport, in local economy and in environmentally sustainable post-COVID-19 recovery. It also emphasises the need to decrease significant external costs of transport in urban areas linked to the current model of mobility.
Amendment 26 #
2021/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the need for local authorities to adapt and reengineer public transport and infrastructure in order to ensure safe, healthymart, user-friendly, affordable and environmentally sustainable commuting options and to complement public transport with. Increasing the share of clean vehicles in the public transport fleets is key for reducing carbon emissions as well as improving air quality in cities. Public transport needs to be further complement by safe, competitive and affordable on-demand and shared transport services and smart parking;
Amendment 81 #
2021/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Emphasizes that Cohesion Policy can provide decisive support to urban areas that aim to develop inclusive and fair smart-city initiatives. It can help them fulfil the stringent conditions necessary to seize the potential of both AI and the smart-city model (for instance, by improving administrative capacity and digital skills); Cohesion Policy should also encourage a shift from experimentation to scaling-up smart-city initiatives with funding and related support;
Amendment 87 #
2021/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Calls on the Commission to provide Member States with all the necessary guiding materials, differentiating between cities/regions based on their level of digitalisation and to facilitate access to funds for making alternative and sustainable mobility more attractive both for public authorities and the citizens;
Amendment 107 #
2021/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Stresses the need to properly coordinate the different EU initiatives and the different visions and strategies of smart cities within the Urban Agenda; believes that in order to increase the coherence and visibility of the objectives of these strategies, the European Parliament could collaborate closely with the Committee of the Regions;
Amendment 111 #
2021/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Calls on the Member States to mobilise Digital Innovation Hubs, as these have a key role to play in supporting urban authorities in rolling out effective smart-city strategies, in particular, the AI should address the specific needs of public authorities in designing the new mobility and transportation models;
Amendment 114 #
2021/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6 c. Believes that all future measures must be science-based, technologically neutral and they should follow comprehensive impact assessments that take into account the economic, environmental and social consequences;
Amendment 2 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 a (new)
Citation 11 a (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 22 July 2020 on effective measures to ‘green’ Erasmus+, Creative Europe and the European Solidarity Corps;
Amendment 4 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 a (new)
Citation 21 a (new)
— having regard to the European Sports Charter and Code of Sports Ethics of the Council of Europe, as revised on 16 May 2001;
Amendment 6 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the development of sports infrastructure is an important element in improving the quality of life and economic opportunities in smaller remote and disadvantaged areas, in order to retain young people and reduce the risk of depopulation;
Amendment 12 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas grassroots sport contributes to the development of skills among young people and promotes civic participation through volunteering;
Amendment 13 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas illegal streaming of live sport events threatens the financial stability of both professional and grassroots sports which depend on the revenues from sport broadcasting rights;
Amendment 16 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas women still are underrepresented in sport, both in the governing bodies, but also in the media sphere;
Amendment 17 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1
Subheading 1
Strengthening visibility, cooperation and mainstreaming sport in EU policies;
Amendment 26 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission to strengthen the visibility and sport perspective across policy areas at EU level through adding sport to the title of the portfolio of the Commissioner in charge;
Amendment 27 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Calls also in this regard to establish the EU Sport Coordinator who would be the European Commission contact and visible reference point;
Amendment 29 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Invites sport stakeholders to actively participate in the Conference on the Future of Europe which also covers sport related issues;
Amendment 31 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Acknowledges the recent adoption of the revised European Sports Charter within the Council of Europe which highlights the common features of a framework for European sport and its organisation and invites EU institutions to strive for consistency, cooperation and solidarity at continental level, while taking initiative in the field of sport policy;
Amendment 38 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for a European sports model that recognises the need for a strong commitment to integrating the principles of solidarity, sustainability, inclusiveness, open competition and sporting merit, sporting merit, fairness and accordingly strongly opposes breakaway competitions that undermine such principles and endanger the stability of the overall sports ecosystem;
Amendment 44 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Acknowledges sport clubs as the foundation of a European sports model offering everyone the possibility to engage in sport locally, especially young people, regardless of their cultural or socio- economic background;
Amendment 46 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Highlights the need for increased solidarity and financial redistribution, as well as exchanges in skills and know-how, especially between professional and grassroots sport;
Amendment 48 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Highlights the need for more targeted and increased solidarity and financial redistribution, especially between professional and grassroots sport;
Amendment 55 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls on sport organisations to respect the established frequency of international sports tournaments, especially the European and World Championships while taking into account domestic competitions and the health of athletes and players;
Amendment 61 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Acknowledges the efforts made by sport organisations and federations to ensure the implementation of good governance principles in sport;
Amendment 67 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on all sport stakeholders organisations to attain the appropriate levels of representativeness and professionalisation as a prerequisite for involvement in collective decision-making processes;
Amendment 69 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls for the EU institutions to promote the fundamental rights of athletes, including athlete representation in decision-making, freedom of association, collective bargaining and non- discrimination;
Amendment 75 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Acknowledges the recent reforms in the football transfer market, which include the establishment of a clearing house, licensing system and caps on agents’ commissions;
Amendment 76 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Notes that European frameworks are also necessary to improve player transfer systems and calls on relevant sports bodies and stakeholders to ensure the protection of players and strengthen labour market regulations to meet European specificities, standards and objectives;
Amendment 78 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Highlights the need for capacity building to better fight and reduce the prevalence of doping in sport and maximize the health benefits generated by the practice of clean sport by the European youth, by implementation of a specific strategy that includes close collaboration and information sharing with the law enforcement agencies in all EU countries;
Amendment 82 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls on law enforcement and sports anti-corruption units to collect, analyse and investigate intelligence on betting and sports fraud and the people involved;
Amendment 93 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 c (new)
Paragraph 23 c (new)
23c. Calls on international, European and national sports organisations and stakeholder representative organisations to take action to overcome the under- representation of women in leadership positions and on boards;
Amendment 95 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 d (new)
Paragraph 23 d (new)
23d. Calls on the Member States to adopt special support measures to enable children from socially disadvantaged families to have access to sports that involve particularly high costs; notes with concern that many children in particular are excluded from participating in winter sports due to the high cost of purchasing equipment and the expensive fees for using the largely privately owned infrastructure;
Amendment 102 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the Commission to recognise the importance and support the social inclusion of persons with fewer opportunities, refugees, ethnic minorities and the LGBTQI+ community in sport;
Amendment 110 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls on the Member States to step up efforts towards the inclusion in sports activities and programmes of persons with mental and physical disabilities, and to increase visibility in the media of competitions involving athletes with disabilities;
Amendment 113 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Stresses that sport for people with disabilities not only faces a lack of media attention, but also a lack of funding and inadequate infrastructure for athletes; calls on Member States to pay particular attention to these shortcomings and to take measures to remove all barriers to access to sports opportunities for people with disabilities;
Amendment 114 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Recalls that the EU population faces demographic challenges such as an ageing population, and that specific attention should be paid to encouraging active ageing through physical activity;
Amendment 115 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Calls on each sporting organisation to be committed to being inclusive and open to all members of the community regardless of age, disability and cultural background;
Amendment 118 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Insists that young athletes originating from developing countries must benefit from a proper legal status in Europe and support with the assessment and monitoring of their contracts;
Amendment 120 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 b (new)
Paragraph 27 b (new)
27b. Stresses the need for sports authorities to take into account the protection of athletes' mental health in the same way as their physical health;
Amendment 126 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Calls on the Member States and public authorities to develop sports infrastructure, especially in smaller remote regions and disadvantaged areas, and to increase the amount of physical education and extracurricular physical activities in schools;
Amendment 132 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Welcomes initiatives and campaigns to encourage physical activity such as the European Week of Sport, #BeActive and HealthyLifestyle4All, and encourages the Commission to intensify communication about these events in the Member States, particularly targeted towards schools;
Amendment 133 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Calls for the EU guidelines on dual careers of athletes to be implemented and promoted in each Member State, and extended to all sport staff engaged in structured sport and for specific retraining initiatives;
Amendment 134 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Highlights the role of coaches and sport staff in developing the skills of and in educating young people; notes with satisfaction the inclusion of sport staff mobility in the Erasmus + 2021-2027 programme, and calls on the Commission, the National Agencies and the federations to raise awareness about this new opportunity;
Amendment 135 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Highlights the role of coaches and sport staff in developing the skills of and in educating young peoplechildren and young people and stresses that the adequate training plays a key role in encouraging participation in sport and in ensuring a safe environment for all;
Amendment 137 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Reiterates that young European athletes often face the challenge of reconciling their sporting careers with their training or professional activities; underlines the importance of dual training or higher education for young European athletes, particularly in terms of long-term social and professional security; Reiterates its call on the Commission, Member States, sports federations and clubs to promote dual training through vocational education and training and higher education for young European athletes, in particular for aspiring professional athletes, in all Member States and in all sports at an early stage and in the long term, to intensify European exchanges on best practices, and calls on the Commission to consider activating the new Erasmus+ programme for the cross-border mobility of athletes in dual training;
Amendment 138 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to develop common standards at the European level to ensure that all coaches have the appropriate skills and training to coach children and young people;
Amendment 140 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. CRecognises the valuable contributions that sports volunteers bring to a society and calls on the Commission and the Member States to create a system for the recognition of qualifications gained by volunteers, including coaches working as volunteers;
Amendment 144 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Stresses the need for training of quality human resources (PE teachers, coaches...), for investing in quality sport venues in schools, and contributing to the involvement of the communities and entourage in school sport;
Amendment 145 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 b (new)
Paragraph 33 b (new)
33b. Highlights the role of school sport organisations by the public authorities and sport clubs. Fostering the cooperation between school sport organisations and clubs as main vectors of youth practices and learning process;
Amendment 148 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Insists on the need for support mechanisms to get the sport sector back on track in the wake of COVID-19, including through national support funds, the Recovery and Resilience Facility and the structural funds;
Amendment 168 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Welcomes the higher budget for sport under the new Erasmus+ programme and supports further synergies between programmes and funds and make a better use of this tool to support recovery in sport;
Amendment 170 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Highlights the importance of the preparatory actions and pilot projects in the field of sport which provide additional funding for grassroots sport and give promising results;
Amendment 171 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Urges the EU institutions to considerably increase the percentage of budget dedicated to grassroots sport under the Erasmus+ Programme in the new financial perspective;
Amendment 172 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 b (new)
Paragraph 36 b (new)
36b. Urges the EU institutions to considerably increase the percentage of budget dedicated to grassroots sport under the Erasmus+ Programme in the new financial perspective;
Amendment 175 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Calls on national, regional and local authorities to recognise the key role of sport and physical activity in fields such as urban regeneration, tourism and territorial cohesion and to prioritise them in cohesion policy a, specifically on European Social Fund Plus and on European Regional and Development Fund investments and under the Recovery and Resilience Facility;
Amendment 182 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
41. Underlines the need to ensure environmental sustainability when promoting the development of sport and the organisation of sporting events; notes the important efforts already undertaken by clubs and federations;
Amendment 188 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 a (new)
Paragraph 43 a (new)
43a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to take into account safety measures to prevent sexual assault when planning, building and maintaining sports infrastructures;
Amendment 198 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 a (new)
Paragraph 46 a (new)
46a. Calls on the Commission to effectively tackle the growing problem of illegal streaming of live sport events without delay;
Amendment 4 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
— having regard to Framework Decision 2008/913/JHA on combating racism and xenophobia
Amendment 13 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
— having regard to the EU Roma Strategic Framework for Equality, Inclusion and Participation of 7th October 2020
Amendment 24 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)
Citation 17 a (new)
— having regard to the European Parliament Resolution on EU sports policy(2021/2058/INI)
Amendment 81 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas it is important for children and young people to see that they are represented throughout society, including in the classroom, cultural and sport clubs and on the media that they use;
Amendment 89 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas although sport has the power to unite communities, there is a serious issue of racismhave been racist incidents within sporting organisations across Europe;
Amendment 90 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas although sport has the power to unite communities, there is a serious issuehave been several incidents of racism within sporting organisations across Europe;
Amendment 100 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Acknowledges the EU anti-racism action plan; welcomes the inclusion of specific sections on education and media; calls on the Commission and Member States to follow a holistic approach and to provide adequate funding and resources to ensure the achievement of the outlined commitments;
Amendment 101 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Acknowledges the EU anti-racism action plan; welcomes the inclusion of specific sections on education and media; calls on the Commission and Member States to follow a holistic approach and to provide adequate funding and resources to ensure the achievement of the outlined commitments;
Amendment 141 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Acknowledges that racism is inherently a matter of culture, heritage and norms; highlights, therefore, thee important role that culture can play in combating discrimination and racism;
Amendment 181 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Emphasises the role of education in promoting citizenship and the common values of freedom, tolerance and non- discrimination8a _________________ 8a https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/doc ument/A-9-2021-0291_EN.html
Amendment 206 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Deplores the practice of segregation in schools; calls on all Member States to introduce policies to prevent children from minority groups from being placed in separate schools or classes, whether intentionally or not; and to make sure that all children have an equal access to quality education
Amendment 212 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Recognizes the importance of sensitising the children and youth, developing their critical thinking and teaching them on the negative impact of intolerance. Ensure that human rights education begins from very early age and teaching materials reflects diversity and pluralism of society and do not consist of racist content
Amendment 267 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls on the Member States to take effective measures to prevent media from spreading stigmatizing rhetoric, hate speech, false narratives, negative portrayals of particular ethnic or racial groups that dehumanise the members of those groups.
Amendment 281 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Insists on a zero-tolerance approach in terms of racism and violence in sport and urges the Commission, the Member States and sports federations to develop measures to prevent such incidents and to adopt effective penalties and measures to support victims;
Amendment 283 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Recognises the progress in recent years addressing the under-representation of diverse minorities in sport; however, greater attentions should be paid also their representation in the management position of sports organisations.
Amendment 285 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23b. Calls on Member States to develop inclusive sport policies, with available funding to ensure that the sport is accessible to all, independently on ethnic, racial, disability or socio-economic background.
Amendment 289 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Urges the Commission to develop an EU code of ethics in sportrecommendations or guidelines together with sport organisations in order to combat racism in sporting organisations and foster inclusion and respect at all levels of sport; invites sporting organisation stakeholders at all levels to subscribe to such an EU coderecommendations and to incorporate ithem within their statutes; encourages organisationsport stakeholders to raise awareness of such a code and itsrecommendations and their content among their members and their families, and the wider public;
Amendment 26 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the results of the assessment of the impact of a provision in the context of Mobility Package I, published on 18 February 2021 by the European Commission show that the provision of regular return of the vehicle to the Member State of establishment every eight weeks will result in up to 2,9 million tonnes of additional CO2 emissions in 2023, representing an increase of 4,6% on the international road freight emissions in 2023.1а _________________ 1аAssessment of the impact of a provision in the context of the revision of Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009 and Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009 Final Report, Study contract no. MOVE/C1/SER/2050-557/SI2.830443 https://op.europa.eu/en/publication- detail/-/publication/b35587b8-72a1-11eb- 9ac9-01aa75ed71a1
Amendment 488 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Taking into account the objectives of the European Green Deal and the increase of 4,6 % on the international road freight emissions in 2023 that the Mobility Package I provision of the compulsory return of the vehicle to the Member State of establishment every eight weeks will generate, stresses the need to renew the debate in the Council and in the European Parliament; calls therefore on the Commission to find proper solutions in order to prevent the application of this provision in February 20221a. _________________ 1aAssessment of the impact of a provision in the context of the revision of Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009 and Regulation (EC) No1072/2009Final Report, Study contract no. MOVE/C1/SER/2050-557/SI2.830443 https://op.europa.eu/en/publication- detail/-/publication/b35587b8-72a1-11eb- 9ac9-01aa75ed71a1
Amendment 5 #
2021/2036(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that an independent, impartial, professional and responsible media is a key pillar of democracy; expresses serious concerns about the situation in some Member States whereby media laws allow for greater political interference; Call on the Member States to ensure that media ownership including shareholders is transparent given their role to guarantee media pluralism;
Amendment 14 #
2021/2036(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is concerned that the current COVID-19 pandemic not only continues to have a significant negative impact on public health, social welfare and the economy, but also entails a serious threat to media freedom; warns that governments across the world could use the coronavirus emergency as an excuse to implement draconian new restrictions on freedom of expression and tighten media censorship; stresses that no EU funds should be allocated to media that is controlled by Member States government ; calls on the Commission to mobilise funds to encourage anti-corruption investigative journalism;
Amendment 28 #
2021/2036(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to propose a directive against strategic lawsuits to set minimum standards for all Member States against public participation (SLAPPs) in order to protect independent media and journalists from vexatious lawsuits intended to silence or intimidate them; to provide EU harmonized rules recognising and defining SLAPPs to identify abusive lawsuits and have them dismissed at an early stage; to support at EU level trainings for press publishers’ in-house lawyers to allow them to identify and deal with SLAPPs faced by the company and its editorial team, stresses the need to create an EU fund to support victims of SLAPP; Supports the creation of networks between SLAPP victims so they can coordinate and come together;
Amendment 55 #
2021/2036(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Member States to guarantee that the public service media isare free from censorship and political influence including economic pressures; invites the Member States, in this regard, to establish the necessary regulatory frameworks to monitor media ownership and ensure full transparency;
Amendment 67 #
2021/2036(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Encourages the Member States to introduce effective measures to ensure better protection for the personal safety of journalists, in particular investigative journalists. Calls on the Member States to adopt preventive measures, such as police protection and availability of schemes providing relocation, safe houses or shelters whenever there is a threat to journalists; emphasises that ensuring the safety of journalists is paramount to ensuring that democracy and freedom of expression is protected;
Amendment 70 #
2021/2036(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Encourages the Member States to introduce effective measures to ensure better protection for the personal safety of journalists, in particular investigative journalists.; calls on the Commission and the Member States to present legislative and non-legislative proposals to protect journalist resources;
Amendment 75 #
2021/2036(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Supports essential training for journalists from minority groups so that they are not silenced; Stresses that various cultures should be visible in the mainstream media of Member States;
Amendment 77 #
2021/2036(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Calls on the Member States and media organisations to support and develop incentive measures, for the equal representation of women and men in the profession at all levels;
Amendment 78 #
2021/2036(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7 c. Stresses the need of the regulation of the journalistic profession, by setting specific criteria in all Member States for a person in order to acquire the status of a journalist;
Amendment 25 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 a (new)
Citation 21 a (new)
— having regard to Regulation (EU) 2021/523 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 March 2021 establishing the InvestEU programme,
Amendment 26 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 22 a (new)
Citation 22 a (new)
— having regard to the Council conclusions on safeguarding a free and pluralistic media system of 18 November 2020,
Amendment 27 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 22 b (new)
Citation 22 b (new)
— having regard to the Council conclusions on "Europe's media in the Digital Decade: An Action Plan to Support Recovery and Transformation" of 18 May 2021,
Amendment 29 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the cultural and creative sectors, of which news media and audiovisual sectors are an integral part, have been among the hardest hit by the fallout from COVID-19, especially small and medium enterprises; whereas these sectors are also expected to recover at a more moderate pace than the general economy; whereas the major impact of the pandemic on those sectors has caused damages and significant losses in revenues, creating further uncertainties which accelerated their ongoing digital transition and highlighted their deep fragmentation;
Amendment 34 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the cultural and creative sectors, of which newseditorial media and audiovisual sectors are an integral part, have been among the hardest hit by the fallout from COVID-19; whereas these sectors are also expected to recover at a more moderate pace than the general economy;
Amendment 35 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas the film and audiovisual sector has suffered a massive loss of revenues – a drop of almost 70% in box office for cinemas and distributors, a drop of activity of 30% for the production and a total halt of coproductions, while facing an increase in operation costs because of new health and safety measures;
Amendment 38 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas, according to early estimates, the entire news media sector saw its advertising revenues drop by 20 % to 80 %; whereas media organisations face liquidity issues;
Amendment 39 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas, according to early estimates, newseditorial media saw its advertising revenues drop by 20 % to 80 %; whereas media organisations face liquidity issues;
Amendment 46 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas quality, well-financed and independent news media and professional journalism are an essential pillar of democracy; whereas every effort must be made to increase media pluralism3 , independency, transparency, media literacy, better journalistic profession standards and safety of journalists, both offline and online; _________________ 3 No EU country registers a low level of risk in the market plurality area according to ‘Monitoring Media Pluralism in the Digital Era’, p. 50:https://cadmus.eui.eu/bitstream/handle/ 1814/67828/MPM2020- PolicyReport.pdf?sequence=5&isAllowed =y
Amendment 48 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas quality, well-financed and independent newseditorial media and professional journalism are an essential pillar of democracy; whereas every effort must be made to increase media pluralism3 ; _________________ 3 No EU country registers a low level of risk in the market plurality area according to ‘Monitoring Media Pluralism in the Digital Era’, p. 50:https://cadmus.eui.eu/bitstream/handle/ 1814/67828/MPM2020- PolicyReport.pdf?sequence=5&isAllowed =y
Amendment 55 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the news media and audiovisual sector s plays a vital part in fostering the resilience and inclusiveness of our democratic societies; whereas the heterogeneity of thenews media and audiovisual sector is valso one of its strengths, helping to promote and strengthenue chain is made up of a variety of industries and sectors, all of whom contribute significantly to Europe’s cultural, linguistic, social and political diversity;
Amendment 58 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the audiovisual sector plays a vital part in fostering the resilience of our democratic societies, cultural diversity or media pluralism; whereas the heterogeneity of the sector is also one of its strengths, helping to promote and strengthen Europe’s cultural, linguistic, social and political diversity;
Amendment 62 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas the objective of the Plan should be to foster cultural, artistic and industrial diversity across the value chain to ensure recovery and sustainability of the film sector through artistic and industry autonomy for the purpose of providing audiences with culturally diverse content;
Amendment 77 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Urges the European Commission to acknowledge the unique nature of Euranet Plus as an independent radio network that successfully bridges the information gap between the EU and its citizens by strengthening understanding of and promoting debate on all fields of EU policy-making; calls for a renewal of Euranet Plus’ current core funding in the form of a transitional grant agreement for at least two years, so that it may develop a long-term strategic plan that aims to develop the network further by the end of 2027 in view of extending its membership, geographic and linguistic coverage, preparing for the digital shift and investing in further improvements of its products and services;
Amendment 86 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. HWelcomes the adoption of the new Creative Europe programme and its budgetary increase; highlights the importance of the cross-sectoral strand in the Creative Europe programme, which for the first time provides for actions focused on the news media;
Amendment 89 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Amendment 92 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Recalls that access to support and the swift delivery of that support will be crucial to allow the sector to create and bring unique and divers stories to the European audiences for years to come;
Amendment 105 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Invites the Commission to conduct a study, develop guidelines and share among Member States the best practices in public financing mechanisms on news media funding support in the EU, reiterates that the study should be carried out by independent bodies; calls on the Commission to develop guidelines and share among Member States the best practices in public financing mechanisms that will help the sector get back on its feet; highlights that distribution of public funding needs to be clear, independent and transparent;
Amendment 116 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that tax policies can help recovery and resilience of these sectors; encourages Member States with adequate fiscal scope to help boost media and cinema consumption throughproduction, distribution and consumption and cinema consumption through tax credits to incentivise investments and lower VAT rates that accommodate this;
Amendment 117 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that tax policies can help recovery and resilience of these sectors; encourages Member States with adequate fiscal scope to help boost media and cinema consumptioncreation, production, distribution and consumption of news media and audiovisual works, including cinema through VAT rates that accommodate this;
Amendment 124 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that support for strengthening independent media and media and information literacy should also be an integral part of the EU’s foreign policy that will contribute to its public diplomacy, geopolitical visibility and strategic autonomy;
Amendment 126 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Calls on the Commission to ensure that initiatives and support measures to safeguard and promote media freedom and plurality cover not only news media but all editorial media, as it is a matter of fact that for example trade magazines or opinion journalism, not covered by a rather unclear definition of “news media”, indeed form an important part of a free and pluralist press sector;
Amendment 127 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Recalls that Creative Europe MEDIA should endeavor to balance funding between the Member States, between its different strands and genres; recalls that it is essential to the sector that Member States nurture an ecosystem of independent players as a key driver to diversity of creation;
Amendment 133 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Draws attention to the fact that the current crisis riskis speeding up newseditorial media consolidation to the detriment of media pluralism in the Union; considers that these trends are particularly unwelcome in smaller markets where the choice is already limited; asks, therefore, for the competition authorities to remain vigilant and consider the long-term impact of mergers and acquisitions not only on market share, but also on linguistic and cultural diversity;
Amendment 134 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Notes that conditions of competition are changing rapidly in the media and audiovisual sectors as markets converge, and that traditional media need to scale-up and grow also for wider societal reasons; Invites the Commission to better take into account developments in the digital competitive environment to enable EU media players to continue to compete and play a significant role in the long term;
Amendment 138 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes with concern that global online platforms have a vast disruptive impact on the media sector, as they dominate the data and advertising market, and have radically changed audience consumption patterns; underlines that current legislation does not regulateprovide for a fair environment on pivotal issues in the information ecosystem such as fair access to data, digital advertising, algorithmic transparency, platform accountability, must-show and other questions; considers that timely adoption of legislation such as the Digital Services Act Package and a significantly reinforced Code of Practice of disinformation, and an efficient implementation and enforcement of the rules of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive to ensure a balanced competitive environment, a level playing field and equal level of protection for consumers to help address these shortcomings is a matter of urgency;
Amendment 140 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes with concern that global online platforms have a vast disruptive impact on the media sector, as they dominate the data and advertising market, and have radically changed audience consumption patterns; underlines that current legislation does not regulate pivotal issues in the information ecosystem such as access to data, digital advertising, algorithmic transparency, platform accountability, must-show and other questions; considers that transparency is needed to ensure fairer presence of European works on online platforms and to provide real consumer choice within the platforms’ recommendation system, including the possibility to refuse biases encoded in algorithms; considers that timely adoption of legislation to help address these shortcomings is a matter of urgency;
Amendment 144 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes with concern that global online platforms have a vast disruptive impact on the media sector, as they dominate the data and advertising market, and have radically changed audience consumption patterns; underlines that current legislation does not regulate pivotal issues in the information ecosystem such as access to and transparency of data, digital advertising, algorithmic transparency, platform accountability, must-show and other questions; considers that timely adoption of legislation to help address these shortcomings is a matter of urgency;
Amendment 145 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Highlights the need for availability of information and access to news media for every European citizen in their respective languages, in order for them to inclusively and actively participate in democratic processes;
Amendment 151 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Considers the transposition of the European Audiovisual Media Services Directive and the Copyright Directive to be essential for cultural diversity in the digital sector and for the sustainability of audiovisual services, in that these directives tighten up copyright protection and increase the visibility of European works;
Amendment 154 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Points out that the fight against pirating of copyrighted content is also essential for the proper functioning of the European media market; stresses the need to adopt clear and legally binding measures to combat online piracy, and to propagate the means available for combating multiple intermediaries so as to better counteract all forms of circumvention;
Amendment 155 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. Points to the European Council conclusions of 27 November 2020 on the on safeguarding a free and pluralistic media system, which stress that 'territorial and exclusive allocation of licensing rights can often be crucial for the audiovisual media sector'; views the principle of territoriality as one of the cornerstones of the European audiovisual industry, not least when it comes to funding audiovisual works and protecting copyright, but also as regards cultural diversity; believes that maintaining the principle of territoriality will prevent the concentration of dominant players on the market, which would be detrimental to alternative and independent offers;
Amendment 162 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recognises the additional challenges for newseditorial media operating in smaller markets, including local, regional and niche media, which have limited revenues, and are not viable using current commercial business models, and which cannot embrace new ones that media operating in larger markets can; believes, therefore, that public funding mechanisms based on the arm’s length principle are increasingly necessary;
Amendment 163 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Recognises the need for an effective enforcement of the rules on copyright, as intellectual property rights are essential to the audiovisual sectors financing; Stresses that ensuring the responsibility and accountability of online platforms is an important step towards a vibrant audiovisual system that rewards investment in content creation; Considers that the implementation of Directive 2019/790 and the swift adoption of an ambitious Digital Services Act Package are opportunities to rectify the regulatory imbalances in the digital space and to address online piracy which is detrimental to European creative industries; Considers that this drain on investment in Europe’s cultural and media landscape needs to be addressed with practical tools, such as the use of dynamic injunctions, immediate take-downs upon notification, and clarifications of the legal regime applicable to services posting hyperlinks to websites on which copyright-protected works have been made available without the consent of the right holders;
Amendment 176 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Expresses concern about the disruptive trends created by the platforms, as they can undermine competition in the long term, and reduce opportunities for other actors; notes that such actions can create unfair competition conditions with an impact on independent production and distribution of audiovisual works; asks the Commission to monitor the situation closely and, if appropriate, take necessary action to make conditions for competition more equitable;
Amendment 181 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Amendment 185 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the progress made in working out a global solution to effectively taxing the digital economy, based on digital businesses paying tax according to their economic activities in each country; considers that these new sources of revenue should be appropriately scoped to avoid double taxation and be channelled by Member States to support their audiovisual and newseditorial media sectors;
Amendment 186 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the progress made in working out a global solution to effectively taxing the digital economy, based on digital businesses paying tax according to their economic activities in each country, while avoiding double taxation; considers that these new sources of revenue should be channelled by Member States to support their audiovisual and news media sectors;
Amendment 187 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Believes that to sustain investments in media and audiovisual content in the longer term, an effective level playing field of all actors on the market is vital; is of the opinion that many online platforms do not invest themselves in creative content nor in journalism and yet extract a large share of advertising revenues from foreign content they host, thus calls on the Commission to achieve a regulatory level playing field by ensuring European citizens are equally protected no matter what distribution means they choose to access content and information;
Amendment 189 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to elaborate comprehensive European newseditorial media and audiovisual sector strategies, considers that such a strategy should be holistic and explore all options available, including tax incentives, trade policy, a liberalization agenda for media and more accountability and rules for online platforms to establish a regulatory level playing field to allow media to continue to invest in news and cultural content while protecting European consumers equally online and offline;
Amendment 194 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission and Member States to elaborate comprehensive European news media and audiovisual sector strategies that will provide tailored support measures for the entire news media and audiovisual sectors;
Amendment 195 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 14 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Calls on Member States to properly implement Article 13.1. of the AVMSD that will ensure that media service providers of on-demand audiovisual media services under their jurisdiction secure at least 30 percent share of European works in their catalogues whilst also promoting it; highlights the importance of this for smaller cultural and linguistic markets, as it will boost cultural diversity in the broadest sense possible;
Amendment 201 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses the need for transformation in the newseditorial media sector, including through the digitalisation of newsrooms, the uptake of artificial intelligence (AI), changes and improvements to content creation and presentation, as well as better distribution and subscription models, including micro-payments; notes that the above require additional investment and skills that newseditorial media sector players often lack, especially those with small market share; calls on the Commission and the Member States to provide tailored support for the digital transformation of the sector;
Amendment 202 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses the need for transformation in the entire news media sector, including through the digitalisation of newsrooms, the uptake of artificial intelligence (AI), changes and improvements to content creation and presentation, as well as better distribution and subscription models, including micro-payments; notes that the above require additional investment and skills that news media sector players often lack, especially those with small market share; calls on the Commission and the Member States to provide tailored support for the digital transformation of the sector;
Amendment 209 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Acknowledges the importance of independent freelance journalism and its potential for growth due to lower entry costs and easier ways to reach an audience, facilitated by innovative publishing and payment solutions, which can improve the economic situation and working conditions for freelance professionals;
Amendment 221 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Considers that in order to help spur competition, the EU also needs to promote the creation and growth of small and medium enterprises and digital media start-ups through easier access to finance and a supportive framework that enables scalability;
Amendment 228 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Acknowledges that the existing creation and distribution models in the European audiovisual sector are largely based on territorial exclusivity, andUnderlines the need for territorial exclusivity for the sustainability of the audiovisual sector, notes that ownership of intellectual property rights is often held by independent producers and creators, creators and distributors; reiterates the fact that independent cinemas and independent film festivals are of key importance for the resilience of the sector;
Amendment 230 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Acknowledges that the existing creation and distribution models in the European audiovisual sector are largely based on territorial exclusivity, andRecalls the utmost importance of territorial exclusivity for the sustainability and financing structures of the audiovisual sector, notes that ownership of intellectual property rights is often held by independent producers and creators in Europe;
Amendment 232 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 19 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Highlights the fact that VOD and TVOD currently dominate the audiovisual sector market; highlights the importance of territorial exclusivity and licensing rights for the survival and sufficient functioning of the audiovisual sector;
Amendment 237 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Is of the view that targeted measures to support co- production, translation, subtitling, pre-sale of future distribution rights and co-distribution could contribute to increasing the availability of diverse European audiovisual content;
Amendment 244 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Underlines that video on demand (VOD) platforms and other innovations are reshaping there now fully part of the film and audiovisual media landscape, and by extension creating challenges and also opportunities for incumbent players; notes that in many respects, an irreversible transformation is under way; encouragbelieves the sector’s legacy players to enter new markets and embrace innovative business modelestablished players are also innovating constantly to engage with and offer the best works to their audiences;
Amendment 245 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Underlines that video on demand (VOD) platforms and other innovations are reshaping the audiovisual media landscape, and by extension creating challenges and also opportunities for incumbent players; notes that in many respects, an irreversible transformation is under way; encourages the sector’`s legacy players to continue to enter new markets and embrace innovative business models;
Amendment 246 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 21 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Urges the Commission and Member States to create tools and support actions that pay attention to low audiovisual production capacity of some Member States; by encouraging investments to fulfil the VOD platform obligation to secure a 30 percent share of European works in their catalogue; notes that this is crucial for smaller cultural and linguistic markets within Member States;
Amendment 247 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Notes that the weak regulation of the digital space has been exploited to disseminate content harmful to minors, particularly on video-sharing platforms; considers it important, therefore, to shield minors from harmful content on video- sharing platforms by ensuring full implementation of the current legal framework, and in particular the European Audiovisual Media Services Directive, through the introduction of financial penalties for platforms that do not comply with current obligations, the strengthening of judicial systems to effectively combat the offences identified and the promotion of coordinated preventive action by public and private stakeholders;
Amendment 251 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Acknowledges that fair market competition between broadcasters and video on demand companies is paramount for the future existence of the sectors, as confirmed with the Audiovisual Media Services Directive; encourages the Commission to conduct a study on the impact of video on demand platforms on the European audiovisual market;
Amendment 252 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Encourages the European Commission to look into the impact of VOD platforms on the European film and audiovisual market, in particular on the relationships between the different actors in the value chain;
Amendment 255 #
2021/2017(INI)
21 b. Reiterates the need for tailored support, investment and public funding schemes that will help production, boost the circulation of European works in the European Union and beyond, and promote diverse European film across all distribution platforms, including cinemas, DVD, TV and online platforms;
Amendment 256 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 c (new)
Paragraph 21 c (new)
21 c. Emphasises the necessity to promote synergies between different EU funding schemes with specific amounts dedicated to the entire news media and audiovisual sectors, such as Creative Europe, Horizon Europe, InvestEU and Digital Europe;
Amendment 257 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 d (new)
Paragraph 21 d (new)
Amendment 259 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses the importance of reducing the audiovisual sector’s carbon footprint, especially at the production stage, which accounts for most CO2 emissions; notes that digital solutions such as virtual production techniques can facilitate this reduction; believes that the current MFF provides a unique opportunity for funding greening projects and reaching net zero emissions within this decade; calls on the Commission and Member States to exchange good practices and voluntary standards for the audiovisual sector in order to meet EU's target to become climate neutral by 2050;
Amendment 261 #
2021/2017(INI)
22. Stresses the importance of reducing the audiovisual sector’s carbon footprint, especially at the production stage, which accounts for most CO2 emissions; notes that digital solutions such as virtual production techniques can facilitate this reduction; believes that the current MFF provides a unique opportunity for funding greening projects and reaching net zero emissions within this decade, Calls on the Commission to support exchanges of best practices and voluntary standards for the audiovisual sector;
Amendment 267 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Highlights that film literacy is particularly important for making younger audiences aware of European cultural diversity; notes that European creators, producers, distributors and cinema have a key role to play; considers it necessary to develop a film literacy toolkit;
Amendment 270 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Considers that sustainable financing for digitisation, translation, subtitling and promoting the availability of Europe’s audiovisual and film heritage is necessary in order to make it more accessible, expresses its continuous support for the Lux Audience Award, and its recent expansion to the people´s vote as an instrument to increase the knowledge of the European public about the variety of the European cinema;
Amendment 273 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 24 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Calls on the Commission to elaborate more comprehensive strategies for the European news media and audiovisual sectors and establish a regulatory level playing field to sustain investments in both sectors, including online platforms;
Amendment 274 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24 a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to further support the recovery and transformation of the entire news media and audiovisual sectors and to strengthen their resilience and market competitiveness in order to tackle future crises as effectively as possible; including financial and structural support for workers and SME's within the entire news media and audiovisual sectors;
Amendment 2 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 a (new)
Citation 2 a (new)
— having regard to the European Parliament resolution of 25 March 2021 on shaping digital education policy;
Amendment 5 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
— having regard to the European Parliament resolution of 15 September 2020 on effective measures to "green" Erasmus+, Creative Europe and the European Solidarity Corps;
Amendment 11 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas providing equal and inclusive opportunities for all is, and must continue to be, inherent to the fundamental values of the European Union, and whereas people from all backgrounds and walks of life shouldmust be able to benefit from Erasmus+; highlights that Erasmus+ benefits not only its participants but entire communities and societies;
Amendment 14 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. Underlines the importance of mobility and both digital and in person inclusive learning opportunities for all interested persons regardless of their background or health, economic, social and geographic obstacles; notes that this leads to more democratic, stronger and more cohesive and resilient societies;
Amendment 15 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the Erasmus+ 2014-2020 Regulation puts emphasis on promoting social inclusion and on the participation of people with special needs or with fewer opportunities, as defined in the ‘Erasmus+ Inclusion and Diversity Strategy’, encompassing persons with disabilities, health problems, educational difficulties, cultural differences, and facing economical, geographical and social obstacles; underlines that the new Erasmus+ programme (2021-2027) is visibly improved, more inclusive and goes hand in hand with green and digital transition;
Amendment 24 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the experience of mobility offered by Erasmus+ can beis a transformative experience for participants, and can positively influence their self- confidence, openness, critical thinking, employability and well-being by providing inclusive learning opportunities that enrich their lives and allow them to experience Europe's rich linguistic and cultural heritage while gaining lifelong knowledge; highlights the importance of these learning opportunities for their personal and professional development and building a more sustainable and stronger future;
Amendment 28 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the mid-term evaluation of the Erasmus+ programme 2014-2020 published by the Commission in 2018 underlined the necessity of reaching more people with fewer opportunities and smaller organisations; including people with economic and geographic obstacles, notably those living in remote or rural areas, islands or peripheral regions that are less connected with urban areas and cities; encourages national agencies in Member States to develop inclusive methods to enhance the participation of these learners in Erasmus+ and to update and optimise the existing infrastructure to reach more future learners;
Amendment 35 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that Erasmus+ should support stakeholders’ and programme participants’ internationalisation plans that remove the physical, psychological, social, socio-economic, linguistic and other types of barriers to learning mobility and that offer clear and detailed information and qualitative support for participants from under-represented groups and those with specific needs; encourages better partnership and engagement with national and local organisations from Member States, the Western Balkans, Eastern and Southern Neighbourhood countries and all participating countries;
Amendment 40 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Deplores the dire humanitarian situation for the people in Ukraine and calls for increased assistance to Ukrainian students and young people via Erasmus+ to continue their contributions to European integration. Welcomes the measures announced by the Commission to make the projects under Erasmus+ more flexible for Ukrainian students and education staff; calls for additional support to allow Ukrainian higher education institutions and the academic community to sustain;
Amendment 42 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Underlines the positive impact of EU flagship programme Erasmus+ in third countries as a factor in the European integration process; stresses the need for increased inclusivity of Erasmus+ projects and cooperation in associated countries and other eligible countries, in particular in the Western Balkans, that would lead to strengthened EU visibility;
Amendment 43 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the crucial need for adapted funding and grants, such as pre- financing and lump sums, as financial barriers continue to be one of the biggest obstacles faced by people with fewer opportunities in Erasmus+; calls on the Commission to further develop Erasmus+ financing tools and establish synergies with other programmes; encourages Member States and their national agencies to facilitate more educational seminars for Erasmus+ staff to carry out projects and explore new ways to reach future beneficiaries of the programme and better address the needs of every individual participant in order to customise their Erasmus+ experience;
Amendment 55 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. UNotes how the pandemic accelerated the digital transition and highlighted the importance of being digitally skilled; underlines that Erasmus+ can contribute significantly in that regard; urges the Commission to tackle without delay the serious persistent issues related to Erasmus+ IT tools, which hamper not only the participation of smaller organisations and people with fewer opportunities, but also the participation of all kinds of beneficiaries, also older people from the EU and participating countries, including Western Balkans countries and the Eastern and Southern Neighbourhood countries;
Amendment 61 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. AcknowledgPraises the role of teachers, youth workers and staff as the driving forces behind participating institutions in raising awareness of the programme, in informing and supporting future learners, and identifying people with fewer opportunities deriving from different obstacles they face, and notes that without them, most participants with fewer opportunities would not be able to take part; calls on the Commission, the Member States and national agencies to value and acknowledge their often voluntary work, to support them by facilitating their own mobility and to provide them with adequate funding, while accompanying participants with fewer opportunitiesssessing their needs accordingly and offering them specific training a; notes the importance to updapted to their needs various tools that they use in identifying possible participants of the programme;
Amendment 67 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the need for the Commission, the Member States and national agencies to provide better support for grassroots organisations in all areas, particularly in the outermost regions and rural areas, and to ensure that resources and projects are distributed fairly in each Member State; underlines that it is crucial to provide equal opportunities to all interested participants regardless of their background; highlights it is important to keep extensive records and statistics that should serve as a consultation base for future programmes;
Amendment 72 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. StressUnderlines the importance of providing better financial and material support to staff, so that they can engage with participants and their families, in order to give them more confidence, while ensuring that mobility projects run smoothly; notes that national agencies in Member States can provide significant help by identifying the needs of organisations and institutions in this matter and provide the necessary support;
Amendment 84 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Calls on the Commission to improve guidelines for national policies that will enable better participation of learners with health problems, cultural differences,economic, geographical and social obstacles; proposes to increase the number of inclusion officers in national agencies in Member States and to enhance their collaboration with organisations to assure that all projects and learning opportunities are distributed fairly;
Amendment 89 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Supports all EU initiatives aimed at facilitating student mobility, such as the Erasmus+ mobile application, ‘paperless Erasmus’ and the European Student Card; calls on the Commission to look closely at the possibility of more closely linking Erasmus+ and other programmes and to foster cross-sectoral cooperation, including Interrail, in order to foster greater equality andinclusion and equality that will provide participants with better access to greener means of transport; calls on the Commission to also improve the DiscoverEU initiative and allow even more people to participate and learn about Europe while exploring all its parts;
Amendment 91 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 10 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Calls on the Commission to facilitate international consultation (both digital and in person) between national agencies in Member States and participating countries to exchange good practices, advices and strategies; notes that this will further strengthen their cooperation and allow them to implement new solutions, ideas and lessons learned on the ground that will result in greater numbers of participants in the Erasmus+ programme;
Amendment 98 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Regrets the lack of reliable data on the participation of people with fewer opportunities in the Erasmus+ programme; underlines the need to gather and monitor a critical mass of reliable data in order to create a management and steering tool for inclusion measures, using methods which respect privacy and do not add undue administrative burdens for organisations and participants; calls on national agencies to develop evaluation schemes to gain clear statistics and appropriately assess further problematic issues in order to prevent it in future Erasmus+ programmes;
Amendment 101 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Notes that administrative barriers prevent many potential learners to take part in the programme; calls on the Commission to simplify the application procedure and all related processes and mechanisms that will allow more participants to take part in the programme and enjoy mobility opportunities all over Europe; underlines the importance to develop additional tools in this regard;
Amendment 112 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to raise better awareness among citizens in all areas on the benefits of Erasmus+ through cooperation with media and social media outlets and by creating targeted campaigns in public learning places, libraries, schools and universities, organise online and physical events and assure good outreach; underlines that these dedicated actions will foster greater participation of learners from all disadvantaged categories, including participants with special needs, health problems, special needs, educational difficulties, cultural differences and geographical, social and economic obstacles;
Amendment 114 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to use the European Year of Youth and related events to promote the opportunities offered by the Erasmus+ programme; notes that the European Year of Youth should especially focus on the impact that the pandemic has had on mental health of young people; proposes the Commission, Member States and national agencies to find additional ways within Erasmus+ to support learners of all age groups to help them recover from the pandemic and continue their growth on all levels, including personal, social, and professional;
Amendment 76 #
2021/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines that sociopolitical and global changes will require an increase in the current level of citizenship education; is concerned about the imbalances in terms of average civic knowledge across and within Member States; notes that students living in remote and outermost areas face additional barriers when engaging with citizenship education programmes;affirms that every single student must have access to high quality citizenship education focusing on their specific needs in terms of financing and infrastructure;
Amendment 107 #
2021/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 127 #
2021/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Calls on the MemberStates and the Commission to encourage and facilitate high-quality training on EU topics for teachers, other educational staff, youth leaders and trainers,including modules abroad allowing them to spend part of their training inanother Member State, and by ensuring the recognition of their competences toteach about the EU; calls for the creation and promotion of a ʻEuro Teacherʼlabel award;
Amendment 167 #
2021/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission to include European citizenship learning modules and a visit programme to heritage and memory sites of historical significance for the Union and the host countries as an integral part of any Erasmus + and European Solidarity Corps mobility opportunity; asks the Commission to develop synergies with Erasmus+ programme on this issue;
Amendment 190 #
2021/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls for coordination across EU programmes to be reinforced in order to increase the systemic impact of citizenship education; inter alia, by introducing and providing a module on the EU citizenship in training courses financed by the EU through structural funds and mobility programmes; believes that undertaking a modules in EU citizenship education should entail a certification through microcredentials;
Amendment 218 #
2021/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls for the establishment of a new EU agency on citizenship educationreinforcement of the capacities in order to improve the accessibility to and the quality of citizenship education in all Member States and to support the development of a European dimension in citizenship education;
Amendment 6 #
2021/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recognises the paramount importance of ‘intangible assets’ and intellectual property (IP)-intensive industries in the economic recovery and resilience of the EU in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic; underlines the need to protect these by law, allowing creators to benefit from their intellectual property rights (IPRs);
Amendment 10 #
2021/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Notes that collective management of authors’ rights represents is an important source of income for majority of creators and artists in Europe, and is an indispensable element of adequate functioning of EU’s copyright/authors’ rights framework;
Amendment 14 #
2021/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Emphasises that collective management of authors rights is a vital element for creators’ continuous remuneration based on their copyright/authors’ rights throughout their artistic career while providing broadest possible access to cultural and creative works for the public; whereas global streaming platforms systematically pressure European creators to give away their copyright/authors’ rights against one-off payments;
Amendment 15 #
2021/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Notes that IPR protection is key in encouraging companies to invest in innovative products and processes, especially to produce new content and products, but is convinced that compulsory licensing of patents is important as a last-resort tool meant to allow life-saving interventions in the public interest; calls on the Commission, therefore, to analyse and explore possible options for ensuring effectiveness and better coordination of compulsory licensing in the EU, taking into account cases in which it has been used in the Union, the reasons for its use, the conditions under which it was granted, its economic consequences and whether it achieved the desired effect;
Amendment 31 #
2021/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the Commission’s commitment to support the full and timely transposition of the two copyright framework directives; notes that the Commission is putting special emphasis on the implementation of Article 17 of the Copyright Directive2 should be carried out by Member States without delay, encourages Member States to proceed with the faithful implementation of Article 17 which best reflects the agreement achieved by the co-legislators, and strongly supports its plans for issuing implementation guidelines for Member States; urges Member States to quickly and completely transpose the directives into their national legislation by reflecting the agreement achieved at EU level; _________________ 2Directive (EU) 2019/790 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 on copyright and related rights in the Digital Single Market and amending Directives 96/9/EC and 2001/29/EC, OJ L 130, 17.5.2019, p. 92.
Amendment 35 #
2021/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Underlines the importance of recently adopted Directives (EU) 2019/790 and (EU) 2019/789, for a sound copyright/authors´ rights regime in the EU, invites the Member States to swiftly and faithfully transpose the requirements of those directives into national laws, and urges the Commission to remain a true guarantor of the EU law during the implementation process without deviating from the word and spirit of these crucial legislation for European creators and creative industries.
Amendment 38 #
2021/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Emphasises that territorial and exclusive licensing of rights are essential for the audiovisual sector in order to guarantee its creativity,financing and sustainability, but also to ensure that European consumers have access to culturally diverse content and a pluralistic media, recalls the European Commission’s own research, which shows that 83% of users never even tried to access content not intended for them, only 9% of consumers tried to access audiovisual content and only about only half of those were blocked (ie. only 4.5% of users affected), the main reason for not trying to cross-border access were lack of interest or the belief that the choice of content is sufficient in their own country;
Amendment 39 #
2021/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights the ongoing problems faced by creators, artists, producers and cultural sector workers with regard to copyright and related rights; notes with great concern that they, especially in light of rampant online piracy; notes with great concern a 2019 study by the EU IPO 1a shows losses caused by piracy of illegal streaming of content might lead to lost jobs in the creative industries and significant loss of public revenues, notes that some creators, artists, producers and cultural sector workers continue to be pressured into unfavourable contracts, sometimes giving up the rights to their intellectual property without receiving just remuneration for their creative work; stresses that Member States must ensure that sufficient protection is put in place to prevent loss of IPRs by authors, creators, producers and cultural sector workers across the EU.; urges the European Commission to acknowledge the need of regulatory intervention to ensure that rightholders are able to protect their property rights online and enforce them effectively, including by measures having cross border effect, in line with Article 17 CFR and ensuring that “what is illegal offline, is illegal online” becomes a reality; _________________ 1ahttps://euipo.europa.eu/tunnel- web/secure/webdav/guest/document_libra ry/observatory/docs/2019_Status_Report_ on_IPR_infringement/2019_Status_Repor t_on_IPR_infringement_en.pdf
Amendment 49 #
2021/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Notes with great concern that so- called buy-out and work for hire contracts are imposed on European creators through application of non-EU laws to such contracts, despite the provisions of national and EU laws discouraging them; Asks the European Commission to throughoutly investigate such practices of global streaming platforms and their impact on the remuneration of creators based on copyright/authors’ rights;
Amendment 51 #
2021/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Invites the European Commission to look into the impact of non-EU based VOD platforms on the European creation, in particular on their relationships with the European creators of musical and audio-visual works; notes with concern that creators are totally deprived of their copyright/authors’ rights when they are imposed to accept buy-out contracts;
Amendment 54 #
2021/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Amendment 57 #
2021/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5 d. Recognises in light with the Council conclusions "Recovery and transformation of Europe’s media and with the Council conclusions on safeguarding a free and pluralistic media system" that territorial exclusivity is crucial for a significant part of the creative sector in order to guarantee its creativity, financing and sustainability as well as development of existing and new business models, and emphasised that legal and business certainty and regulatory consistency are absolutely essential to safeguard the rich cultural diversity of the Union and to ensure that content creators which rely on territorial exclusivity are able to thrive and continue reinvesting in quality content;
Amendment 57 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) In 2013, the Commission adopted a strategy for progressively integrating maritime emissions into the Union's policy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As a first step in this approach, the Union established a system to monitor, report and verify emissions from maritime transport in Regulation (EU) 2015/757 of the European Parliament and of the Council47 , to be followed by the laying down of reduction targets for the maritime sector and the application of a market based measure. In line with the commitment of the co- legislators expressed in Directive (EU) 2018/410 of the European Parliament and of the Council48 , action by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) or the Union should start from 2023, including preparatory work on adoption and implementation of a measure ensuring that the sector duly contributes to the efforts needed to achieve the objectives agreed under the Paris Agreement and due consideration being given by all stakeholders. These actions should avoid creating carbon and business leakage, and should take due consideration of the competitiveness of the European maritime industry, including the competitive position of EU ports. __________________ 47Regulation (EU) 2015/757 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2015 on the monitoring, reporting and verification of carbon dioxide emissions from maritime transport, and amending Directive 2009/16/EC (OJ L 123, 19.5.2015, p. 55). 48Directive (EU) 2018/410 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2018 amending Directive 2003/87/EC to enhance cost-effective emission reductions and low-carbon investments, and Decision (EU) 2015/1814 (OJ L 76, 19.3.2018, p. 3).
Amendment 61 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Pursuant to Directive (EU) 2018/410, the Commission should report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the progress achieved in the IMO towards an ambitious emission reduction objective, and on accompanying measures to ensure that the maritime transport sector duly contributes to the efforts needed to achieve the objectives agreed under the Paris Agreement. Efforts to limit global maritime emissions through the IMO are under way and should be encouraged. However, while the recent progress achieved through the IMO is welcome, these measures will not be sufficient to achieve the objectives of the Paris Agreement. Given the international character of shipping, a global market- based measure would be the most suitable and effective option. The Commission in collaboration with Member States should therefore further step up diplomatic efforts to make progress on the development of such a global market- based measure at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) level. Overall, EU initiatives addressing emissions from shipping should be compatible with IMO efforts in order to avoid carbon leakage and leakage of business to ports outside Europe.
Amendment 63 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16 a) Evasive port calls at neighbouring non-EU ports could seriously jeopardise the effectiveness of the maritime ETS, as it would not reduce total shipping emissions. It could even increase overall emissions, in particular when evasion leads to longer voyages to and from third countries with lower environmental standards
Amendment 71 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17 a) The EU ETS should contribute to effectively decarbonising maritime transport activities as much as possible. The transition from fossil fuels to renewable and low-carbon fuels will play a considerable role in that process. However, considering the high level of competition between shipping companies and the important price differential between conventional fuels and renewable and low-carbon fuels, this transition should be supported through economic incentives that reflect the environmental benefit of alternative fuels and make them more competitive for shipping companies thereby avoiding carbon leakage. For this purpose, free allowances should be allocated to shipping companies, in proportion to the amount of alternative fuels used and reported. The amount of allowances allocated for free should be adjusted with multipliers in order to take into account that some types of alternative fuels deliver higher environmental benefits and are more costly to purchase for shipping companies. The Commission should regularly review the level of the multipliers based on fuels market price information.
Amendment 72 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17 a) To avoid the negative impacts in terms of emission reduction and competitiveness of a regional measures, Directive 2003/87/EC should find solutions to limit the risk of carbon leakage linked to rerouting and evasion calls, as well as recognise and mitigate the possible negative impacts of such a regional system on the competitiveness and connectivity of ports in Europe, as well as the possible negative impact on the modal split.
Amendment 74 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17 b (new)
Recital 17 b (new)
(17 b) Where necessary, the Commission should review Regulation 2015/757, to ensure that the information on the use of all types of alternative fuels, is available for the purpose of determining the amount of free allowances under the EU ETS.
Amendment 77 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17 c (new)
Recital 17 c (new)
(17 c) A Maritime Transition Fund (‘the Maritime Fund’) should be established to provide funds to the Member States to support their policies supporting maritime transport sector decarbonisation. This should be achieved notably through development of innovative technologies for decarbonising the sector, production of sustainable alternative fuels as defined in Regulation on the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport XXX/XXX, including systems for collection of raw materials for alternative fuels, investments in research and development and first industrial application of technologies and designs reducing GHG emissions, research for new engines and technologies, and ports infrastructure. The Commission should submit legislative proposals for the creation of a Maritime Fund. The Maritime Fund should be a fully budgeted expenditure programme within the MFF. The budgetary envelope for this programme should be expressed as an amount set at a level equivalent to 50% of the revenue expected from the auctioning of maritime allowances. The Maritime Fund shall be implemented by the Commission in direct management in accordance with the relevant rules adopted pursuant to Article322 TFEU, in particular Regulation(EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 and Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
Amendment 81 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The Commission should review the functioning ofBefore the entry into force of the provisions of amended Directive 2003/87/EC in relation to maritime transport activities in the light of experience of its application, including in relation to possible evasive practices, and should then propose measures to ensure its effectiveness. , the Commission should conduct an impact assessment, in close cooperation with the relevant stakeholders, based on real data, determining possible impacts of these provisions on carbon leakage, delocation of calls and port business to ports outside the EU, connectivity of ports in Europe and where relevant on the modal shift. Such a dedicated impact assessment is a precondition for the EU ETS to work as intended, in particular in the light of possible evasive practices. If the impact assessment determines a risk of a negative impact on the maritime sector and EU ports, the Commission should propose preventive measures to address it, including recommendations for specific provisions based on ports in EU sea- basins or in neighbouring EU countries, in order to ensure level playing field and effectiveness of the EUETS. Alignment with a market-based measure developed in the IMO should be closely examined as a means of addressing potential negative impacts of a regional EU ETS scope. In addition, the Commission should conduct a synergistic impact assessment investigating the effect of all Fit for 55 proposals, including analysis on EU competitiveness, potential risk of mobility reduction and cost effectiveness of GHG emissions reductions.
Amendment 89 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 23 a (new)
Recital 23 a (new)
(23 a) Special consideration should be given to promoting accessibility for the outermost regions of the Union. Therefore, a derogation from this Directive should be provided for emissions from maritime voyages to and from the outermost regions due to their dependency on maritime transport for territorial continuity, for import of raw materials, essential goods and other products, as well as for some exports.
Amendment 91 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 25 a (new)
Recital 25 a (new)
(25 a) To ensure that there is a level playing field for ships that navigate in ice conditions and other ships, a specific method should be applied to take into account additional emissions related to navigation in ice conditions and additional emissions of ice-classed ships when sailing in open water, while ensuring that emissions trading through the ETS continues to drive down emissions in the maritime sector. To that end, relevant provisions on the transfer, surrender and cancellation of allowances under Directive 2003/87/EC should be modified accordingly.
Amendment 94 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) Achieving the increased climate ambition will require substantial public resources in the EU as well as national budgets to be dedicated to the climate transition. To complement and reinforce the substantial climate-related spending in the EU budget, all auction revenues that are not attributed to the Union budget should be used for climate-related purposes. This includes the use for financial support to address social aspects in lower- and middle-income households by reducing distortive taxes. Further, to address distributional and social effects of the transition in low-income Member States, an additional amount of 2,5 % of the Union-wide quantity of allowances from [year of entry into force of the Directive] to 2030 as well as equivalent of 1.5% of the total quantity of allowances from the amount above 400 million allowances set aside in Market Stability Reserve for the purpose of Modernisation Fund should be used to fund the energy transition of the Member States with a gross domestic product (GDP) per capita below 65 % of the Union average in 2016- 2018, through the Modernisation Fund referred to in Article 10d of Directive 2003/87/EC. For the EU ETS to contribute to lowering global GHG emissions and enabling decarbonisation, a substantial share of the EU ETS revenues generated by the maritime and aviation sector or the equivalent amounts should be used to enable the decarbonisation of those sectors, EU ports and aerodromes.
Amendment 99 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) The scope of the Innovation Fund referred to in Article 10a(8) of Directive 2003/87/EC should be extended to support installation of non-break through technologies in industrial processes that have an enormous GHG-saving potential but are not market-ready as well as innovation in low-carbon technologies and processes that concern the consumption of fuels in the sectors of buildings and road transport. In addition, the Innovation Fund should serve to support investments to decarbonise the maritime transport sector through research into breakthrough solutions, support for the deployment of innovative technologies, including investments in sustainable alternative fuels, such as hydrogen and ammonia that are produced from renewables, first industrial application, refuelling and recharging infrastructure in ports, including connection to electricity grid and other energy infrastructures, as well as zero- emission propulsion technologies like wind technologies. Considering that revenues generated from penalties raised in Regulation xxxx/xxxx [FuelEU Maritime]52 are allocated to the Innovation Fund as external assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(5) of the Financial Regulation, the Commission should ensure that due consideration is given to support for innovative projects aimed at accelerating the development and deployment of renewable and low carbon fuels in the maritime sector, as specified in Article 21(1) of Regulation xxxx/xxxx [FuelEU Maritime]. To ensure sufficient funding is available for innovation within this extended scope, the Innovation Fund should be supplemented with 50 million allowances, stemming partly from the allowances that could otherwise be auctioned, and partly from the allowances that could otherwise be allocated for free, in accordance with the current proportion of funding provided from each source to the Innovation Fund. To foster innovation in breakthrough technologies as soon as possible, the Commission should ensure that the financing made available through the Innovation Fund is ‘frontloaded’ during the first years of implementation of the present Directive. __________________ 52[add ref to the FuelEU Maritime Regulation].
Amendment 109 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) Renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non-biological origin and recycled carbon fuels can be important to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in sectors that are hard to decarbonise. Where recycled carbon fuels and renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non-biological origin are produced from captured carbon dioxide under an activity covered by this Directive, the emissions should be accounted under that activity, where the CO2 is emitted into the atmosphere. To ensure that renewable fuels of non-biological origin and recycled carbon fuels contribute to greenhouse gas emission reductions and to avoid double counting for fuels that do so, it is appropriate to explicitly extend the empowerment in Article 14(1) to the adoption by the Commission of implementing acts laying down the necessary adjustments for how and where to account for the eventual release of carbon dioxide and how to avoid double counting to ensure appropriate incentives are in place for capturing the CO2, taking also into account the treatment of these fuels under Directive (EU) 2018/2001.
Amendment 110 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) The further exclusion of installations using exclusively biomass from the EU ETS haswill lead to situations where installations combusting a high share of biomass have obtained windfall profits by receiving free allowances greatly exceeding actual emissions. Therefore, aa lack of certainty over updating the benchmark values for free allocation and disincentive a full transition to a zero-carbon energy source. A 100% threshold value for zero- rated biomass combustion should be maintroduced above whichained for installations arto be excluded from the EU ETS. The threshold value of 95 % is in line with the uncertainty parameter set out in Article 2(16) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33156 . __________________ 56 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/331 of 19 December 2018 determining transitional Union-wide rules for harmonised free allocation of emission allowances pursuant to Article 10a of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 59, 27.2.2019, p. 8).
Amendment 136 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 46
Recital 46
(46) The regulated entities in the two new sectors and the point of regulation should be defined in line with the system of excise duty established by Council Directive (EU) 2020/26258 , with the necessary adaptations, as that Directive already sets a robust control system for all quantities of fuels released for consumption for the purposes of paying excise duties. End- users of fuels in those sectors should not be subject to obligations under Directive 2003/87/EC. __________________ 58Council Directive (EU) 2020/262 of 19 December 2019 laying down the general arrangements for excise duty (OJ L 58 27.2.2020, p. 4).
Amendment 167 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 51
Recital 51
(51) The distribution rules on auction shares are highly relevant for any auction revenues that would accrue to the Member States, especially in view of the need to strengthen the ability of the Member States to address the social impacts of a carbon price signal in the buildings and road transport sectors. Notwithstanding the fact that the two sectors have very different characteristics, it is appropriate to set a commonIt is appropriate to take into account the characteristics of the sector in order to elaborate a distribution rule similar to the one applicable to stationary installations. The main part of allowances should be distributed among all Member States on the basis of the average distribution of the emissions in the sectors covered during the period from 2016 to 2018.
Amendment 221 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 60 a (new)
Recital 60 a (new)
(60 a) A holistic and science-based approach is key to achieving the 2030 GHG emission reduction target and the 2050 climate neutrality objective. All measures should be drafted based on a comprehensive impact assessments analysing this Directive together with the other legislative acts in line with the European Climate Law and their consequences for different sectors of the European economy. Consequently, by 31 December two years after the entry into force of this Directive, the Commission should conduct such a synergistic impact assessment on the socio-economic and environmental aspects of the measures, indicating, inter alia, total rise of costs, investment needs and total additional number of jobs lost or severely transformed before applying assumptions on potential new job creation.
Amendment 234 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 67 a (new)
Recital 67 a (new)
(67 a) Given that this Directive will generate additional compliance costs for affected sectors, compensatory actions need to be taken in order to prevent the total level of regulatory burdens from increasing. The Commission should therefore be obliged to present, before the entry into force of this Directive, proposals offsetting the regulatory burdens introduced by this Directive, through the revision or abolishment of provisions in other EU legislative acts that generate compliance costs in the affected sectors.
Amendment 273 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3g – paragraph 1
Article 3g – paragraph 1
1. The allocation of allowances and the application of surrender requirements in respect of maritime transport activities shall apply in respect of fifty percent (50 %) of the CO2 emissions from ships performing voyages departing from a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State and arriving at a port outside the jurisdiction of a Member State, fifty percent (50 %) of theCO2 emissions from ships performing voyage departing from a port outside the jurisdiction of a Member State and arriving at a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State, one hundred percent (100 %) of fifty percent (50 %) of CO2 emissions from ships performing voyages departing from a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State and arriving at a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State and fifty percent (50 %) of CO2 emissions from ships at berth in a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State. In case of a distance between a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State and at a port outside the jurisdiction of a Member State less than 300 nautical miles and ships above a gross tonnage of 4500, the allocation of allowances and the application of surrender requirements in respect of maritime transport activities shall apply in respect of one hundred percent (100%) of the CO2emissions from ships performing voyages departing from a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State and arriving at a port unoutsider the jurisdiction of a Member State and, one hundred percent (100 %) of the CO2 emissions from ships at berth inperforming voyage departing from a port outside the jurisdiction of a Member State and arriving at a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State.
Amendment 284 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3g – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 3g – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. By way of derogation from Articles 3g and 3ga, Member States shall take no action against shipping companies in respect of emissions from ships performing voyages to and from ports located in an outermost region, between two different ports located in different outermost regions and between a port located in an outermost region and a port located in the same Member State or other EU Member State. Following a report to the European Parliament and the Council on possible impact of extending the scope of the EU ETS to maritime transport to and from outermost regions, the Commission shall assess whether it is justified to end this derogation, and, where appropriate, it shall submit an amendment for that purpose.
Amendment 299 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3ga – paragraph 2
Article 3ga – paragraph 2
Amendment 307 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3ga new
Article 3ga new
Amendment 311 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3gd a (new)
Article 3gd a (new)
Article 3gd a The Commission shall propose the establishment of a dedicated Maritime Transition Fund (MTF) in order to support and accelerate projects, investments, innovations and first industrial application facilitating decarbonisation in EU maritime sector. 50% of the revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances referred to in Article 3g shall be allocated to this Fund. The dedicated Fund shall operate in shared management with the Member States under Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 of the European Parliament and of the Council and it shall support the transition to energy efficient and climate resilient EU maritime sector supporting the deployment of sustainable alternative fuels, development of innovative technologies and infrastructure for decarbonising the sector, production, including systems for collection of raw materials, investments in research and development and first industrial application of technologies and designs reducing GHG emissions. The Fund shall aim at a geographical balanced support of the sectors covered, taking into account specific sectoral circumstances and investment needs. The allocation of the MTF resources for each Member State shall take into consideration the impact of the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2003/87/EC on the sector as well as national specificities such as overall economic prosperity, structural weaknesses and required measures to achieve the targets as set out in this proposal for a directive. The resources of the Maritime Transition Fund shall not be generated through reallocation of resources from any other EU policies, funds or programmes.
Amendment 312 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3gd new
Article 3gd new
Amendment 322 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3ge – paragraph 1
Article 3ge – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall consider possible amendments in relation to the adoption by the International Maritime Organization of a global market-based measure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transport to ensure a global approach. In the event of the adoption of such a measure, and in any event before the 2028 global stocktake and no later than 30 September 2028, the Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament and to the Council in which it shall examine any such measure. Where appropriate, the Commission may follow to the report with a legislative proposal to the European Parliament and to the Council to amend this Directive as appropriate in order to align EU legislation with measures taken on the global level.
Amendment 328 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3ge – paragraph 2
Article 3ge – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall monitor and evaluate the implementation of this Chapter and, possible trends as regards companies seeking to avoid being bound by the requirements of this Directivend adverse impacts as regards, inter alia, the competitiveness of the EU maritime sector and companies seeking to avoid being bound by the requirements of this Directive through annual reports analysing market distortions and deterioration of level playing field of the maritime sector. Among analysed trends, the Commission shall analyse changes in transhipment calls being made on ports in the Union, number of voyages coming from neighbouring ports and port calls from feeder vessels and overall changes in port traffic in the EU ports among others. If appropriate, the Commission shall propose measures to prevent such avoidancepossible adverse impacts.;
Amendment 332 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3ge – paragraph 2a (new)
Article 3ge – paragraph 2a (new)
2 a. No later than by 31 December two years after the entry into force of this Directive, the Commission shall assess Union’s competitiveness, changes in the labour market, transport freight rates, household purchasing power and the magnitude of carbon leakage among others by means of a comprehensive impact assessment of the Fit for 55 package. Following its result, the Commission shall determine whether it is justified to revise this Directive, and, where appropriate, it shall submit a legislative proposal for that purpose in order to reach global GHG emissions reduction and preserve a level-playing field.
Amendment 333 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3ge – paragraph 2b(new)
Article 3ge – paragraph 2b(new)
2 b. In 202X (one year after first phase-in of ETS for maritime), the Commission shall prepare a report on the development of import and export costs in form of indirect costs stemming from shipping for European manufacturing with particular focus on commodities traded at global reference prices. On this basis, the Commission shall propose Member States to adopt financial measures in line with the second and fourth subparagraphs of Article 10a6 in favour of sectors or subsectors which are exposed to a genuine risk of carbon leakage due to indirect costs that are actually incurred from additional transport costs passed on in maritime freight prices for the import or export of products, precursors, raw materials and commodities. These financial measures shall be in accordance with State aid rules, and in particular do not cause undue distortions of competition in the internal market.
Amendment 335 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 6 – point e
Article 6 – point e
(e) an obligation to surrender allowances equal to the total emissions of the installation in each calendar yeareach calendar year allowances in accordance with provisions of this Directive, as verified in accordance with Articles3gc and 15, within four months following the end of that year;.
Amendment 336 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
In [the year following entry into force of this amendment]2029, the Union-wide quantity of allowances shall be deincreased by [-- million allowances (to be determined depending on year of entry into force)]. In the same year, the Union-wide quantity of allowances shall be increased by 79 millionnumber corresponding to scope of application to maritime transport activities as set out in Article 3g of Directive 2003/87/EC] allowances for maritime transport. Starting in [the year following entry into force of this amendment], the linear factor shall be 4,2 %[XX] %, calculated to reduce the overall cap in view of reaching the 2030 target. The Commission shall publish the Union- wide quantity of allowances within 3 months of [date of entry into force of the amendment to be inserted].;
Amendment 340 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point a
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
In addition, 2,54 % of the total quantity of allowances between [year following the entry into force of the Directive] and 2030 and equivalent of 1.5% of the total quantity of allowances from the amount above 400million allowances set aside in Market Stability Reserve for the purpose of Modernisation Fund shall be auctioned for the Modernisation Fund. The beneficiary Member States for this amount of allowances shall be the Member States with a GDP per capita at market prices below 65 % of the Union average during the period 2016 to 2018. The funds corresponding to this quantity of allowances shall be distributed in accordance with Part B of Annex IIb. In addition, the equivalent of 1,5% of the total quantity of allowances between [year following the entry into force of the Directive] and 2030 from the amount above 400 million allowances set aside in Market Stability Reserve for the purpose of Innovation Fund shall be made available for the Innovation Fund established under Article 10a(8).
Amendment 342 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Member States shall determine the use of revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances, except for the revenues established as own resources in accordance with Article 311(3) TFEU and entered in the Union budget and revenues transferred to Aviation Transition Fund, Maritime Transition Fund in accordance with Article 3dnew and3gd (new). Member States, shall use their revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances referred to in paragraph 2, with the exception of the revenues used for the compensation of indirect carbon costs referred to in Article 10a(6), for one or more of the following:;
Amendment 343 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point b
3. Member States shall determine the use of revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances, except for the revenues established as own resources in accordance with Article 311(3) TFEU and entered in the Union budget and revenues transferred to Maritime Transition Fund in accordance with Article 3gd a (new). Member States shall use their revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances referred to in paragraph 2, with the exception of the revenues used for the compensation of indirect carbon costs referred to in Article 10a(6), for one or more of the following:
Amendment 344 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point f
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point f
(b a) in paragraph 3, point f is amended as follows: "(f) to encourage a shift to low- emission and public forms of transport;, including the development of passenger and freight rail transport."
Amendment 347 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point (c a) new
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point (c a) new
(c a ) In paragraph 3, the following point (f a) is inserted: "(f a) to finance measures to support airports decarbonisations in accordance with Regulation xxx/xxxx on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, and Regulation xxxx/xxxx on ensuring a level playing field for sustainable air transport;"
Amendment 349 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point c
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point h a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point h a (new)
(h a) to finance measures to support airports decarbonisations in accordance with Regulation xxx/xxxx on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, and Regulation xxxx/xxxx on ensuring a level playing field for sustainable air transport;
Amendment 350 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point c a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point c a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
(c a) Article 10 - paragraph 3 - subparagraph 2 "(c a) In paragraph 3, the second subparagraph is amended as follows: " Member States shall be deemed to have fulfilled the provisions of this paragraph if they have in place and implement fiscal or financial support policies, including in particular in developing countries, or domestic regulatory policies, which leverage financial support, established for the purposes set out in the first subparagraph, including the transfers to Aviation Fund and Maritime Fund, and which have a value equivalent to at least 950 % of the revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances referred to in paragraph 2, including all revenues from the auctioning referred to in paragraph 2, points (b) and(c). ; Or. en (Directive 2003/87/EC)
Amendment 351 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point d
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23 to supplement this Directive concerning the timing, administration and other aspects of auctioning, including the modalities for the transfer of a share of revenues to the Union budget, Aviation Fund and Maritime Fund in order to ensure that it is conducted in an open, transparent, harmonised and non- discriminatory manner.
Amendment 352 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point d
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23 to supplement this Directive concerning the timing, administration and other aspects of auctioning, including the modalities for the transfer of a share of revenues to the Union budget, and the Maritime Transition Fund in order to ensure that it is conducted in an open, transparent, harmonised and non- discriminatory manner.
Amendment 355 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 1a – subparagraph 1
Article 10a – paragraph 1a – subparagraph 1
1a. No free allocation shall be given in relation to the production of products listed in Annex I of Regulation [CBAM] as from the date of application of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanismwhen CBAM has fully demonstrated its effectiveness in equalising CO2 costs between imported and domestic products.
Amendment 361 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point g
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point g
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 3
Article 10a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 3
The Innovation Fund shall cover the sectors listed in Annex I and Annex III, including environmentally safe carbon capture and utilisation (“CCU”) that contributes substantially to mitigating climate change, as well as products and processes substituting carbon intensive ones produced in sectors listed in Annex I, and to help stimulate the construction and operation of projects aimed at the environmentally safe capture and geological storage (“CCS”) of CO2, as well as of innovative renewable energy and energy storage technologies; in geographically balanced locations. The Innovation Fund may also support break- through innovative technologies and infrastructure to decarbonise the maritime sector and for the production of low- and zero-carbon fuels in aviation, rail and road transport, including for refuelling and recharging infrastructure in ports, connection to electricity grid and other energy infrastructure, and first industrial application to decarbonise the maritime sector and for the production of low- and zero-carbon fuels in aviation and road transport; further development of the railway system and local public transport addressing both the physical and digital infrastructure and fleets. Special attention shall be given to projects in sectors covered by the [CBAM regulation] to support innovation in low carbon technologies, CCU, CCS, renewable energy and energy storage, in a way that contributes to mitigating climate change.
Amendment 375 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point -a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point -a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
(-a) Article 12(1) is replaced as following : " 1. Member States shall ensure that allowances can be transferred between: (a) personregulated entities within the Union ; (b) personregulated entities within the Union and persons in third countries, where such allowances are recognised in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 25 without restrictions other than those contained in, or adopted pursuant to, this Directive Or. en (Directive 2007/87/EC)
Amendment 377 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point c
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point a new
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point a new
(a a) An aircraft operator shall receive allowances free of charge proportional with the use of sustainable aviation fuels, including renewable fuels of non- biological origin. For each type of sustainable aviation fuel reported, the amount of allowances received shall correspond to the amount of allowances, which the aircraft operator would have been required to surrender for the same volume of fossil kerosene, multiplied according to subpagraph (ab) of this Article
Amendment 378 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point c
(a b) The amount of allowances received free of charge by an aircraft operator shall be multiplied as follows, depending on the type of sustainable aviation fuel reported: (a) By a factor of 4 for biofuels produced from feedstock listed in Annex IX Part A of the Renewable Energy Directive. (b) By a factor of 2 for biofuels produced from feedstock listed in Annex IX Part B of the Renewable Energy Directive. (c) By a factor of 6 for renewable fuel of non-biological origin, as defined under the Renewable Energy Directive.
Amendment 379 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point c
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 3 a c new
Article 12 – paragraph 3 a c new
(a c) An aircraft operator shall also receive allowances free of charge proportional with the use of best available aircraft technology in the previous year. (a) The aircraft models eligible as best available aircraft technology shall be those defined with respect to the performance against the New Type ICAO CO2 standard in a delegated act developed under the EU taxonomy. Until the Commission adopts such a delegated act, the performance thresholds defined in the report of the Platform on Sustainable Finance shall apply. (b) An operator shall report its share of flights using best available aircraft technology – in relation to their total emissions in a given year to the competent authorities. These shall request that the reported data is substantiated and verify the data. (c) To reduce administrative burden on authorities and operators, the latter may choose not to report this share, resulting on no free allowances for the use of best available aircraft technology.
Amendment 380 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point c
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) each shipping company surrenders a number of allowances equal to its total emissions during the preceding calendar year, as verified in accordance with Article 3gc and provisions of Article 3ga.
Amendment 381 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point c
(c) each shipping company surrenders a number of allowances equal to its total emissions during the preceding calendar year, as verified in accordance with Article 3gc. Shipping companies may surrender fewer allowances on the basis of ships’ ice class or navigation in ice or both. By 31 December 2022, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23 to supplement this Directive by establishing a methodology for calculating there adjusted quantity of allowances to be surrendered by shipping companies on the basis of ships’ ice class or navigation in ice or both.
Amendment 389 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point c
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Member States, administering Member States and administering authorities in respect of a shipping company shall ensure that allowances surrendered in accordance with the first subparagraph are subsequently cancelled.; To the extent that fewer allowances are surrendered compared to the verified emissions from maritime transport, once the difference between verified emissions and allowances surrendered has been established in respect of each year, a corresponding quantity of allowances shall be cancelled rather than auctioned pursuant to Article 10.
Amendment 390 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point c
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
By 31 December 2025 [year previous to first reporting year referred to in Article 3ga] the Commission shall adopt a delegated act pursuant to Article 23 to supplement this Directive concerning the method for surrendering an adjusted number of allowances for ice-classed vessels, including the methodology for determining adjustments on the basis of technical characteristics that increase emissions of ice-classed ships during their navigation and the corresponding requirements for shipping companies intending to make use of such adjustments. To the extent that fewer allowances are surrendered compared to the verified emissions from maritime transport, once the difference between verified emissions and allowances surrendered has been established in respect of each year, a corresponding quantity of allowances shall be cancelled rather than auctioned pursuant to Article 10.
Amendment 392 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point e a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point e a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 4
Article 12 – paragraph 4
(e a) paragraph 4 is amended as follows: "4. Member States shall take the necessary steps to ensure that allowances will be cancelled at any time at the request of the personregulated entity holding them. In the event of closure of electricity generation capacity in their territory due to additional national measures, Member States may cancel allowances from the total quantity of allowances to be auctioned by them referred to in Article 10(2) up to an amount corresponding to the average verified emissions of the installation concerned over a period of five years preceding the closure. The Member State concerned shall inform the Commission of such intended cancellation in accordance with the delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 10(4). " Or. en ((Directive 2003/87/EC))
Amendment 398 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19 a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Amendment 399 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19 b (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 19 – paragraph 2a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 2a (new)
Amendment 418 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 30d – paragraph 3a (new)
Article 30d – paragraph 3a (new)
3 a. 25 % of the total quantity of allowances covered by this Chapter shall be auctioned and the revenues generated therefrom shall be allocated to EU budget as own resources in accordance with Article 2(e)(1) of the Decision (EU, Euratom) 2020/2053
Amendment 420 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 30d – paragraph 3b new
Article 30d – paragraph 3b new
3 b. 25 % of the total quantity of allowances covered by this Chapter shall be auctioned and the revenues generated therefrom shall be allocated to the Social Climate Fund established by Regulation (EU)20…/xxx [Social Climate Fund Regulation].
Amendment 421 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 30d – paragraph 5
Article 30d – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall determine the use of revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances referred to in paragraph 4, except for the revenues established as own resources in accordance with Article 311(3) TFEU and entered in the Union budget as provided in paragraph 3a of this Article and except for the revenues transferred to the Social Climate Fund in accordance with paragraph 3b of this Article. Member States shall use their revenues for one or more of the activities referred to in Article 10(3) or for one or more of the following:
Amendment 425 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 30d – paragraph 5 – point b – subparagraph 2
Article 30d – paragraph 5 – point b – subparagraph 2
Member States shall use a part of their auction revenues generated in accordance with this Article to address social aspects of the emission trading under this Chapter with a specific emphasis on vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users as defined under Regulation (EU) 20…/nnxxx [Social Climate Fund Regulation](*). Where a Member State submits to the Commission a [Social Climate Plan] pursuant to that Regulation, the Member State shall use those revenues inter alia to finance that plan including as national contribution as provided in Article 14 of the Regulation (EU) 20…/xxx [Social Climate Fund Regulation.
Amendment 426 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 30d – paragraph 5 – point b – subparagraph 3
Article 30d – paragraph 5 – point b – subparagraph 3
Member States shall be deemed to have fulfilled the provisions of this paragraph if they have in place and implement fiscal or financial support policies or regulatory policies, which leverage financial support, established for the purposes set out in the first subparagraph and which have a value equivalent to the revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances referred to in this Chapterin accordance with paragraph , subparagraph 1 of this Article.
Amendment 438 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 30h – paragraph 1
Article 30h – paragraph 1
1. Where, for more than threewo consecutive months, the average price of allowance in the auctions carried out in accordance with the act adopted under Article 10(4) is more than twice the average price of allowance during the sixfour preceding consecutive months in the auctions for the allowances covered by this Chapter, the Commission shall, as a matter of urgency, adopt a decision to release 50 million allowances covered by this Chapter from the Market Stability Reserve in accordance with Article 1a(7) of Decision (EU) 2015/1814.
Amendment 439 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 30h – paragraph 1
Article 30h – paragraph 1
1. Where, for more than threewo consecutive months, the average price of allowance in the auctions carried out in accordance with the act adopted under Article 10(4) is more than twice the average price of allowance during the sixfour preceding consecutive months in the auctions for the allowances covered by this Chapter, the Commission shall, as a matter of urgency, adopt a decision to release 50 million allowances covered by this Chapter from the Market Stability Reserve in accordance with Article 1a(7) of Decision (EU) 2015/1814.
Amendment 441 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 30h – paragraph 2
Article 30h – paragraph 2
2. Where, for more than threewo consecutive months, the average price of allowance in the auctions carried out in accordance with the act adopted under Article 10(4) is more than three times the average price of allowance during the sixfour preceding consecutive months in the auctions for the allowances covered by this Chapter, the Commission shall, as a matter of urgency, adopt a decision to release 150 million allowances covered by this Chapter from the Market Stability Reserve in accordance with Article 1a(7) of Decision (EU) 2015/1814.
Amendment 442 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 30h – paragraph 2
Article 30h – paragraph 2
2. Where, for more than threewo consecutive months, the average price of allowance in the auctions carried out in accordance with the act adopted under Article 10(4) is more than three times the average price of allowance during the sixfour preceding consecutive months in the auctions for the allowances covered by this Chapter, the Commission shall, as a matter of urgency, adopt a decision to release 150 million allowances covered by this Chapter from the Market Stability Reserve in accordance with Article 1a(7) of Decision (EU) 2015/1814.
Amendment 447 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 30 i – paragraph 1a (new)
Article 30 i – paragraph 1a (new)
The Commission shall consider possible amendments to this Directive with regards to regulatory simplification. The Commission and the competent authorities shall continuously adapt to best practice administrative procedures and take all measures to simplify the enforcement of this Directive, keeping administrative burdens to a minimum.
Amendment 451 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Decision (EU) 2015/1814
Article 1 – paragraph 5a
Article 1 – paragraph 5a
5a. Unless otherwise decided in the first review carried out in accordance with Article 3, from 2023 allowances held in the reserve above 400 million allowances shall no longer be valid.be set aside for the purpose of increasing the Modernisation Fund, the Innovation Fund and prevention of triggering of the cross-sectoral correction factor. Any further increase of the Modernisation Fund and the Innovation Fund shall not be generated through reallocation of resources from any other EU policies, funds or programmes;
Amendment 463 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point -a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point -a
Regulation (EU) 2015/757
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Amendment 465 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point 5 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point 5 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/757
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
(5 a) In Article 9, the last subparagraph of paragraph 1 is replaced by the following "Companies may also monitor information relating to the ship's ice class and to navigation through ice, where applicable. For shipping companies aiming to surrender fewer emission allowances on the basis of navigation in ice conditions under Directive 2003/87/EC monitoring shall include information on the voyage involving navigation in ice."
Amendment 466 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point 5b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point 5b (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/757
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
(5 b) In Article 9, the introductory part of paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: "2. By way of derogation from paragraph 1 of this Article and without prejudice to Article 10, a company shall be exempt from the obligation to monitor the information referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article on a per-voyage basis in respect of a specified ship for the voyages to which it forfeits the right to surrender fewer emission allowances on the basis of the navigation in ice under Directive 2003/87/EC, if:"
Amendment 469 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/757
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point k a new
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point k a new
(6a). In Article 10, the following point (ka) is inserted: "(ka) Companies may monitor information relating to the ship's ice class and to navigation through ice, where applicable. For shipping companies aiming to surrender fewer emission allowances on the basis of ships’ ice class or navigation in ice or both under Directive 2003/87/EC the monitoring shall include aggregated CO2 emissions from all voyages that involved navigating in ice conditions and total distance travelled during voyages that involved navigating in ice conditions."
Amendment 470 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Amendment 485 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 3 – point c
Annex I – point 3 – point c
Directive 2003/87/EC
Annex IV – part C – point B – introductory part
Annex IV – part C – point B – introductory part
B. For each type of fuel released for consumption and which is used for combustion in the buildings and road transport sectors as defined in Annex III, for which emissions are calculated:
Amendment 30 #
2021/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The European Green Deal31 combines a comprehensive set of mutually reinforcing measures and initiatives aimed at achieving climate neutrality in the Union by 2050, and sets out a new growth strategy that aims to transform the Union into a fair and prosperous society, with a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. It also aims to protect, conserve and enhance the Union's natural capital, and protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. At the same time, this transition affects women and men differently and has a particular impact on some disadvantaged groups, such as older people, persons with disabilities, persons suffering from energy or transport poverty, vulnerable micro, small and medium entrepreneurs and persons with a minority racial or ethnic background. The transition affects differently also Member States. It must therefore be ensured that the transition is just and inclusive, leaving no one behind. __________________ 31 Commission Communication - The European Green Deal, COM(2019) 640 final of 11 December 2019.
Amendment 47 #
2021/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In order to achieve the target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 55%, Member States for the sectors covered by Regulation (EU) 2018/842 will need to reduce their emissions progressively until they reach- collectively the EU-wide reduction target -40% in 2030, compared to 2005 levels.
Amendment 50 #
2021/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12 a) With a view to ensuring cost- effective and fair reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from the maritime transport, road transport and buildings sectors, Member States should have the flexibility to balance their reductions achieved in those sectors under the Regulation (EU)2018/842 and under the Directive 2003/87/EC, once it applies to those sectors. Where Member States for a given year have reduced their emissions in those sectors more than proportionate under the Regulation (EU) 2018/842, it is fair that they may provide a recompense to those sectors. It should thus be possible for Member States in such cases to grant a limited amount of free allocation of Directive 2003/87/EC allowances in exchange in those sectors while ensuring that respective cost advantages are passed on to citizens and businesses. The Commission therefore should set out sectoral annual emission benchmarks for the maritime transport, road transport and buildings sectors against which Member States’ reviewed greenhouse gas emissions from those sectors may be assessed. Such sectoral annual emission benchmark should not be understood as minimum sectoral target but rather as a threshold for allowing for flexibility with Directive 2003/87/EC.
Amendment 51 #
2021/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
Amendment 57 #
2021/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
Amendment 75 #
2021/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18 a) Some Member States will face major challenges in meeting the Regulation’s targets. It is therefore important to ensure flexibility, anticipation and transferability. The introduction of minimum contributions by sector would not only place the targets at risk but also prevent them from being achieved.
Amendment 78 #
2021/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19 a) As Covid-19 changed the economic environment in the EU, including high level of debts, changes in supply chains and soaring energy prices, those changes will have a long-term effect and the legacy of the crisis will weigh on the Member States; the transition towards climate-neutral Europe might provide significant challenges for Member States. All Member States shall contribute to the transition and shall seek to meet their respective targets inline with this Regulation, however not meeting those targets shall imply only a corrective procedure stated in Article 8 which shall not include financial sanctions.
Amendment 91 #
2021/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2018/842
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) do not exceed, in the years 2023, 2024 and 2025 to 2030, the limit defined by a linear trajectory starting in 2022 at the annual emission allocation for that Member State, as set out pursuant to paragraph 3 of this Article for that year, and ending in 2030 at the limit set for that Member State in column 2 of Annex I to this Regulation;
Amendment 93 #
2021/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2018/842
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c
Amendment 98 #
2021/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
For the years 2023, 2024 and 2025 to 2030, it shall determine the annual emission allocations based on the value for the 2005 greenhouse gas emissions of each Member State indicatlinear trajectory starting in2022 at the annual emission allocation of that Member State forthat year, as determined pursuant to the second subparagraph, and the reviewed values of the national inventory data for the years 2016, 2017 and 2018 referred to in the second subparagraphending in 2030 at the limit for that Member State set out in column 2 of Annex I to this Regulation .
Amendment 100 #
2021/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2018/842
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 4
Amendment 103 #
2021/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2018/842
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 115 #
2021/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2018/842
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
(3a) In Article 5, paragraph 4 is replaced by the following: “4. A Member State may transfer up to 5 % of its annual emission allocation for a given year to other Member States in respect of the years 2021 to 2025, and up to 10 % in respect of the years 2026 to 2030. The receiving Member State may use that quantity for compliance under Article 9 for the given year or for subsequent years until 2030. Member States shall inform the Commission of any actions taken pursuant to this paragraph, and the transfer price per tonne of CO2 equivalent. Or. en (Regulation (EU) 2018/842)
Amendment 116 #
2021/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 b (new)
Regulation (EU) 2018/842
Article 5 – paragraph 7a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 7a (new)
(3b) in Article 5, the following paragraph 7a is inserted: “7a. A Member State whose reviewed greenhouse gas emissions from the sectors of maritime transport, road transport and buildings covered by Directive 2003/87/EC for a given year in the period 2026 to 2030 are below its sectoral annual emission benchmark for that year, may grant free allocation of ETS allowances to regulated entities under Chapter IV a of Directive 2003/87/EC in the 24 months following that year. The amount of free allocation shall be limited to the difference between the sectoral annual emission benchmark and the reviewed greenhouse gas emissions from the sectors concerned. The Member State concerned shall notify the Commission of the amount of free allocation it intends to use. That amount shall be cancelled from the Member State’s annual emission allocation.”
Amendment 127 #
2021/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2018/842
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point -a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point -a (new)
(5 a) In Article 8, the following point (-a) is inserted: “(-a) an in-depth analysis of the situation in the Member State including a socio- economic situation in order to assess the realistic possibility of the Member State to reduce its emissions.”
Amendment 128 #
2021/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 b (new)
Regulation (EU) 2018/842
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 129 #
2021/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 c (new)
Regulation (EU) 2018/842
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
(5 c) In Article 8, paragraph 3 is amended as follows: “3. The Commission mayshall issue an opinion regarding the robustness of the corrective action plans submitted in accordance with paragraph 1 and shall in that case do so within four months of receipt of those plans. The Member State concerned shall take utmostfull account of the Commission’s opinion and mayshall revise its corrective action plan accordingly. If the Member State concerned does not address a recommendation or a substantial part thereof, it shall provide its reasoning. Or. en (Regulation (EU) 2018/842)
Amendment 130 #
2021/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 d (new)
Regulation (EU) 2018/842
Article 8 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 3 a (new)
(5 d) In Article 8, the following paragraph is added: “3a. The corrective actions shall not imply any form of financial sanctions.”
Amendment 18 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the CCSI mainly comprise small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and self-employed entrepreneurs and freelancers, who often draw on irregular and mixed incomes from different sources;
Amendment 34 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the development of the European framework for working conditions in the CCSI will require coordination with EU policies on competition, the internal market, social policy, fundamental rights and equality, and copyright, fully respecting the fields of competence of the European Union and its Member States;
Amendment 35 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas since Parliament’s call for improvements to the situation of artists in its resolutions of June 2007, noNovember 2016 and September 2020, not much progress has been made and most of itstheir demands remain valid, also in the light of the great differences between support schemes for artists and cultural professionals in different Member States;
Amendment 42 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the COVID-19 crisis has made artists and cultural and creative professionals even more vulnerable, as the loss of earnings for non-standard workers, who make up the majority of the CCSI, has been often exacerbated by weak or absent national social security schemes and dedicated support measures;
Amendment 50 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the ongoing impact of the pandemic has made it impossible for the majority of cultural and creative workers to carry out their jobs and generated uncertainty over future prospects that could cause professionals to leave the sector, which will have a long-lasting effect on the composition of the European CCSI as a whole and discourage young people from working in these industries;
Amendment 56 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas most of the Member States enacted substantial emergency measures to help the CCSI to survive the crisis; whereas, however, this support was not available or not suitable to some artists on account of their particular working status and was not sufficient to ensure sustainable working conditions;
Amendment 73 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas artists and cultural professionals tend to have atypical work patterns and often lack proper social security protection, notably in cross-border contexts, which often leads to their exclusion from pension and unemployment payments;
Amendment 83 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. whereas the lack of collective bargaining for self-employed artists further serves to undermine their position on the labour market and leads to a lack of adequate social protections; whereas collective management of rights represents a major source of income for a majority of creators and artists in Europe;
Amendment 90 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
Recital P
P. whereas public grants are considered the most effective form of financial support for the CCSI, but are often difficult to access due to the lack of an overarching European funding strategy for the sector by the Commission, the diverse sources within the MFF and their lack of mainstreaming;
Amendment 125 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Urges the Commission and the Member States to recognise the fundamental role of culture for society, the well-being of EU citizens and the economy, and to translate this recognition into continuous financial and structural support;
Amendment 129 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Calls on the Commission to further develop and substantiate the industrial policy framework for the CCSI ecosystem into a coherent, competitive and long-term strategy in order to boost their competitiveness, their strategic value for the European economy and the European way of life, and enable them to meet their potentials in terms of jobs and growth creation; highlights the potential of CCIs regarding youth employment and reindustrialisation and in particular the growing opportunities in the cultural and creative sectors and industries created by the digital environment for young people
Amendment 135 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to recognise the European added value of cross-border cooperation and to eliminate barriers to cross-border mobility in the EU and with third countries for artists and cultural professionals;
Amendment 138 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to provide workers and cultural professionals in the CCSI with clear information and guidelines on mobility opportunities and administrative requirements in all Member States, including on visas, taxation, social security and access to training; calls for specific programmes dedicated to the mobility of young creators and innovators to promote exchanges and innovation in the fields of culture and creativity;
Amendment 145 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the establishment of mobility information points to provide assistance to artists and cultural professionals and recommends that all Member States establish one;
Amendment 152 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Member States to transpose Directive (EU) 2019/790 on copyright in the digital single market and, in particular, to guarantee fair remuneration for authors and performers, fully respecting the balanced compromises made on European level; calls on the Commission to put pressure on the Member States in the transposition phase and to closely monitor the national transpositions and their conformity with the EU-Directive; expresses its dissatisfaction with some national implementations undermining the principles of the Directive, causing harm to artists and creators for the financial exploitation of their work; furthermore articulates its dissatisfaction with the work the Commission has done to secure EU-conform national solutions and the continued delay in the publication of the guidelines; continues its call for the stronger fight against (online-)piracy of CCSI products;
Amendment 158 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Points out the importance of territorial licenses in the business model of a majority of CCS entities; reminds the mid-term review of the European Commission on the unjustified geo- blocking regulation; points out the necessity to take into account, before considering any follow-up measures, the voices of the rightholders in any discussion on copyright-protected content; reminds that revenue from copyright represents the core of the fair remuneration of artists and creators, but also of many small players of the CCS; reminds that any drastic change in this field could conduct to dramatic consequences for many of them;
Amendment 163 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Amendment 173 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the Commission’s inception impact assessment and ongoing public consultation on collective bargaining agreements, which is designed to define the scope of application of EU competition rules in order to remove obstacles and improve working conditions through collective bargaining on behalf of solo self-employed workers in the CCSI; invites the Commission to further evaluate current state aid rules and their application for the CCSI and the possible needs for adaptation;
Amendment 179 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Points out that the atypical employment (part-time and fixed-duration contracts, temporary work and economically dependent self-employment) of artists and cultural professionals, specifically in the media and culture sector, is commonplace; Underlines the urgent need to improve the working conditions in the CCSI; encourages the Member States to utilise upward convergence to establish minimum standards for artists and cultural workerprofessionals in relation to working conditions and social security;
Amendment 187 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Repeatedly recommends the creation of a European framework for working conditions in the CCSI; welcomes, in this regard, the forthcoming OMC discussions between the Member States on the status of artists while fully respecting the responsibilities of Member States and the EU in regards to labour market and cultural policy, through the adoption or application of a number of coherent and comprehensive guidelines with respect, but not exclusively, to contracts, means of collective representation and management, social security, sickness insurance, direct and indirect taxation, non-tariff barriers and information asymmetries; however underlines that a one-fits-all solution will not be plausible due to the large divergences between Member States in the beforementioned areas; welcomes, in this regard, the forthcoming OMC discussions between the Member States on the status of artists; appreciates the concrete actions laid down in the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan and urges the Member States to undertake all necessary efforts to fulfil the promises made;
Amendment 203 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Urges the Member States to fulfil their obligation to defend and respect artistic freedom in order to uphold the fundamental right to freedom of expression and ensure that EU citizens can freely enjoy and consume artistic creations;
Amendment 230 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to facilitate access to public grants and loans by reducing administrative burdens at all stages of the application and reporting processes; emphasises the necessity to promote synergies between various EU funding schemes with specific amounts dedicated to the cultural and creative sector, like Horizon Europe, Creative Europe, InvestEU and Digital Europe;
Amendment 238 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Reiterates its call on the Commission and the Member States to include culture in the national recovery and resilience plans and to earmark at least 2 % of the budget envelope of the Recovery and Resilience Facility to culture and is alarmed about the lack of dedicated funding to the sectors and industries as proposed by some Member States;
Amendment 249 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Underlines that any action taken to help the CCSI for their recovery should not only be aimed at the economic recovery but also be used for the improvement of working conditions of artists and cultural professionals, for the up- and reskilling of those workers to engage in the digital era and world and for the investment into the green innovation power of the CCSI, which are a driver of sustainability, early adopters and enablers of disruptive technologies needed to tackle climate change; stresses the challenges imposed by digitisation on the CCSI and therefore the need for constant rethinking and reshaping business models in order to develop market-driven solutions based on big data, cloud computing, ICT, artificial intelligence and the strong role of internet platforms; underlines the importance for European CCIs rightholders of access to and transparency of audience data and content recommendation systems; emphasises therefore the importance of guaranteed funding for digitisation, preservation and online availability of cultural and creative content and our European cultural heritage;
Amendment 33 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas the organisation of education systems and the content of teaching remain a competence of Member States;
Amendment 51 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas Parliament has called on Member States to prioritise investments in education and training, valuing education spending as an investment in our common future; including by allocating at least 10 % of their national recovery and resilience budgets to corresponding policies, and has requested a considerably higher budget for the Erasmus+ programme, valuing education spending as an investment in our common future1a; _________________ 1a https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/doc ument/TA-9-2021-0095_EN.html
Amendment 70 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the role of the EEA in fostering a sense of European belonging and in providing economic opportunities by addressing existing educational challenges, bearing in mind that high- quality and inclusive education should be accessible for everyone throughout life;
Amendment 107 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses the potential of using European policy coordination tools to achieve the common objectives of an EEA, including by means of the Open Method of Coordination and the European Semester;
Amendment 134 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Underlines the importance of establishing academic freedom in tertiary education as a core principle of an EEA;
Amendment 155 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Urges for closer collaboration of the EU with other organisations and institutions such as UNESCO and the OECD and for actively using existing educational research and studies with a view to supporting Member States in identifying effective policy reforms;
Amendment 177 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Outlines the need for targeted civic education and learning about European values – such as human dignity, democracy, the rule of law, human rights and equality – in order to foster a European civic culture and a sense of European community complementing local, regional, national and global dimensions;
Amendment 202 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24 a. Calls for the establishment of a dedicated financial instrument in MFF 2028-2034 with a view to providing EU funding for building the European Education Area and to facilitate mutual recognition of qualifications;
Amendment 3 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Notes that in the context of a large-scale data collection and analysis, public trust plays a key role in the establishment of a fully functional legislative framework; notes that such a framework must guarantee a high level of privacy and accountability and remain compliant with Regulation (EU) 2016/679, Directive (EU) 2019/790, as well as with the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and its Article 8 which states that ‘everyone has the right to the protection of personal data concerning him or her; underlines that such data must be processed fairly for specified purposes and on the basis of the consent of the person concerned or some other legitimate basis laid down by law; underlines that everyone has the right of access to data which has been collected concerning him or her, and the right to have it rectified’;
Amendment 7 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Calls on the European Commission to take into consideration the use of EU funds and programmes, including the European Social Fund Plus and the Digital Europe programme, to effectively support lifelong learning and training so to advance competences in data analysis and its ethical aspects; calls for a prioritisation of inclusion and diversity, which will consequently not only help to address the problem of shortage in data experts but, from a more global perspective, will also allow to increase Europe’s technological autonomy and resilience, while putting our European values and respect of fundamental rights at its core;
Amendment 10 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Encourages Member States to set- up specialised Master programmes, modules and short-term training courses in advanced digital technologies to develop digital skills in key professions handling data, including sensitive data;
Amendment 11 #
2020/2217(INI)
2 c. Highlights the value of strategic partnership agreements between universities, especially within the EU, to further promote cooperation in fields of data science;
Amendment 27 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Reminds that data protection in schools is a particularly sensitive issue due to the fact that the persons concerned are minors; reiterates that future legislation must ensure high levels of protection of individual pupils’ data; encourages the Member States to put in place information and awareness campaigns that would support parents and help them to better understand what use can be made of their children's data;
Amendment 37 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to explore the potential merits and scope of creating a common European data space for the cultural and creative industry at large; believes that the digitalisation of cultural heritage cannot fully substitute physical access to tangible and intangible cultural heritage; considers nevertheless that digitalisation in the field of cultural heritage could be useful and beneficial in a wide variety of ways, by for instance facilitating physical protection and preservation or enabling three-dimensional virtual applications which could be suitable for a number of sectors, including tourism; calls for the development of a common European data space on cultural heritage, which could be built on the basis of the Europeana Digital Service Infrastructure.
Amendment 40 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Reminds that we have a moral duty to future generations to safeguard our cultural heritage; considers that in addition to a comprehensive existing legal framework in terms of illicit export and import of cultural property, such measures as setting up of databases of stolen treasures and cultural objects can play an important role in further reinforcing cultural heritage protection;
Amendment 43 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Amendment 45 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7 c. Notes that giving the importance of entrepreneurship in cultural and creative sectors, future legislation in the field of data must remain simple and include clear guidance to keep the regulatory environment free from overburden and over-regulation; recalls that micro-businesses and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) including cultural and creative sectors will need additional support in order to comply with future standards in the field of data sharing and data protection regulation, as they bear a disproportionate legislative burden to their size;
Amendment 48 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 d (new)
Paragraph 7 d (new)
7 d. Calls on the Commission to take into account cultural and creative industries in the forthcoming European SME strategy and their particular needs in the data economy, including better access to data, in order to strengthen their innovation capacities while ensuring a favourable environment for the growth of this vital sector;
Amendment 49 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 e (new)
Paragraph 7 e (new)
7 e. Underlines that in order to foster data sharing, it is important to guarantee the interoperability of data and data processing systems allowing data flows among cultural operators while abiding by high standards of the protection of personal data; considers that further reinforcement of privacy standards, sharing of best practices, support for joint enforcement initiatives as well as jointly developed codes of conduct may be necessary components to enhance data sharing;
Amendment 50 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 f (new)
Paragraph 7 f (new)
7 f. Reminds that secure data sharing is essential to avoid potentially negative repercussions of an increased concentration of cultural data in the hands of platforms with a dominant position within the market or in a substantial part of it, and thus ensure access to genuine cultural openness and guarantee freedom of creation;
Amendment 51 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 g (new)
Paragraph 7 g (new)
7 g. Reminds that investments in skills and data literacy must be accompanied by substantial financial support to equip Europe with a strong industrial base and infrastructure in terms of data processing and storage; in this regard, calls on the EU to massively invest insecure and high- quality data processing and storage technological capacities and strategic infrastructure through the long-term EU budget 2021-2027, including the EU Recovery Plan.
Amendment 24 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Deplores the omission of culture from AI strategies and policy recommendations at both national and Union level; stresses the need to set up, in association with all the relevant stakeholders including small and medium actors, a clear legal framework that prioritises culture in order to bring the Union to the forefront of AI-driven innovation and value creation worldwide and to maximise its benefits, while assessing its potential risks for society;
Amendment 31 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that the transposition of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) as well as Directive (EU) 2019/790, the Copyright Directive, into national law is crucial to achieving a genuine digital single market, which contributes to respect and promote cultural diversity; urges the Member States that have not yet done so to complete the transposition as soon as possible; stresses that the future Digital Services Act (DSA), Union data policies and any future regulation on AI, with particular regard to the cultural and creative sectors, should be in line with the principles and obligations of the AVMSD and the Copyright Directive; expresses major concerns in this regard on the European Commission’s recent consultation paper on the guidance for the application of Article 17 of the Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market, which contains certain aspects and elements of interpretation that may, if adopted as it is, have a detrimental impact on rightholders and creators and might consequently hamper a smooth functioning of Union copyright rules in the digital single market;
Amendment 37 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Reminds that AI relies on the mass collection of data to operate; emphasises the importance of designing any future AI policy framework that ensures high levels of protection of personal data which must be processed fairly, in a non- discriminatory manner and on the basis of the consent of the person concerned; recalls that any automated algorithmic decision-making necessitates transparency and accountability with due respect of the rights and responsibilities of all relevant actors;
Amendment 45 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that AI can be an effective tool for enforcing the rules on online content, such as illegal content or fake news, through automated content filtering, and can also be used to implement the ‘notice, take down and stay down’ mechanisms; stresses, however, that AI may pose challenges to fundamental rights, in particular freedom of expression, as well as access to information, cultural diversity and media pluralism; points out that the digital single market should be driven by the principle that "what is illegal offline is also illegal online";
Amendment 18 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 25 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Stresses that dialogue with citizens on their participation in the decision- making is necessary in order to build an even more democratic EU; considers that this will be a way to deepen European integration, promote the rule of law and build an even more just society, giving equal opportunities to all EU citizens; calls for enhances dialogues with citizens in order to spread information about EU policies and the rights deriving from the European citizenship; believes that dialogue between decision-makers and civil society should be organized in such a way that all parts of European societies are fully represented;
Amendment 42 #
2020/2201(INI)
4. Underlines the importance of fostering civic engagement and participation in a coordinated and coherent way at a local, regional, national and EU level; believes, in this connection, that the role and activities of European Commission Representations and European Parliament Liaison Offices (EPLOs) in the Member States should be strengthened, privileging the mainstreamedin order to facilitate direct dialogue with the citizens and providing the access to information about the European Union and its policies, trough the use of communication tools for the digital and physical participation of citizens, and calls for higher level participation at these meetings;
Amendment 56 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that civic education and learning about the EU is key to enabling EU citizens to make informed choices; calls on the Commission to develop a common curriculum on and be an integral part of a democratic society; notes that European citizenship is a value that should be fostered in young students and welcomes the relevant initiatives of the European commission which promote mobility throughout the EU; calls on the Commission to provide support to complement educational programmes in all Member States to enhance EU learning in order to foster objective and critical thinking on the benefits of the European Union; with the aim of increasing citizens' participation in the EU decision making; considers that journalists should also have access to adequate training and that this can be achieved trough both on-the-job training offered by schools of journalism;
Amendment 80 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines the right of citizens to have access to reliable and factual information oninformation on the functioning of the European Union, its policies and decision-making processes; recognises the need to establish a neutral, independent and informative common European news centre, available in all of the EU’s trough independent European media sources; recalls that the EU institutions should ensure strengthened and proactive communication in all official languages; calls for downstream feedback, fact- checking and moderation in relation to disinformation to be introduced into the functioning of online platforms.
Amendment 3 #
2020/2135(INI)
A. whereas inclusive, quality education is the cornerstone of the green and digital transitions; whereas education is an investment in our common future, positively impacting social cohesion as a pre-condition for economic growth, job creation and employment;
Amendment 7 #
2020/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas the content of teaching and the organisation of education systems is a national competence and must remain so; whereas however, new challenges require the mobilisation of European tools and supporting policies within the European Education Area;
Amendment 12 #
2020/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas digital technologies are reshaping society, making basic digital skills and digital literacy now essential for all citizens; whereas digital technologies should be perceived as a tool to provide quality education and training: whereas in the future there will be an increased need for digital skills (coding, logistics and robotics) which will concern not only IT education courses but will touch upon the curriculum as a whole;
Amendment 16 #
2020/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas the impact of new technologies, robotics and Al on employment needs to be fully explored; whereas the labour market will increasingly prioritise a focus on the STEM fields, meaning it is necessary to further develop practical solutions on career guidance, deterrence of student dropouts, online adult learning and requalification;
Amendment 30 #
2020/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas digital tools can help the process of learning, but must remain complementary to the physical presence of educators as well as their expertise and judgement; whereas digital technology certainly cannot substitute the role of the teacher;
Amendment 35 #
2020/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas access to high-quality digital infrastructure and equipment and high-speed internet that is adapted to educational needs is a prerequisite for digital learning; whereas the COVID-19 pandemic and the sudden digital transition in education have laid bare the gaps in access across the Union;
Amendment 43 #
2020/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the shift to online and distance learning has exacerbated existing inequalities, leaving disadvantaged and vulnerable learners and learners with disabilities and with special educational needs further behind, increasing drop- out rates across education sectors, and revealing an absence of pastoral and social support in the digital environment; whereas special attention should also be paid to children with special educational needs who have a learning problem or disability that make it more difficult for them to learn remotely than for most children of their age;
Amendment 51 #
2020/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic will herald profound changes and may well not be the last pandemic; whereas it would be unforgivable not to be properly prepared to deliver full-scale quality digital education for all in the event of a potential second wave but also in view of adequately adapting to the digital decade;
Amendment 83 #
2020/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Commends the decision to align the plan with the multiannual financial framework (MFF), as this allows for a longer-term perspective and ties it in with the relevant funding instruments; underlines the importance of the plan in delivering the European Education Area; welcomes in particular the ambition of the Commission to establish a Strategic Dialogue with the Member States on key enabling factors for successful digital education;
Amendment 86 #
2020/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Notes, that the new DEAP is now extending the scope of action and sets specific targets to address persistent gaps, for example in digital skills, the promotion of quality computer and information technology education, support for better connectivity in schools, online learning content and tools, and digital literacy of schools and higher education institutions;
Amendment 88 #
2020/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes, however, that delivering the plan effectively depends on coordination across a broad range of programmes; calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure effective synergies between these programmes; emphasises the need to learn from the Covid-19 crisis by applying the good practices (peer learning) of some countries in terms of using digital tools for education;
Amendment 93 #
2020/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Calls on the Commission to develop and ensure amore coherent, effective and efficient coordination on all relevant digital education policies at the EU level with a view reducing fragmentation and increasing impact; calls on the Commission to develop a comprehensive monitoring system for all digital education policies which should be used to share good practice across the EU and feed into the mid-term review of the Action Plan by 2024;
Amendment 97 #
2020/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Encourages Member States to make use of the Recovery Package to invest in digital equipment for schools and for pupils in the EU, notably in excluded areas as no child should be left behind;
Amendment 117 #
2020/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Stresses the importance of a number of European instruments which can be used for the development of formal and non-formal education as well as investment in educational infrastructure and digital equipments in schools, such as the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF), the Connecting Europe Facility, Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, the European Solidarity Corps and the new Digital Education Action Plan; points out furthermore that investments at national level are also essential;
Amendment 121 #
2020/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Supports the Erasmus+ programme and the increase of its budget in order to make it more efficient and inclusive; supports volunteering as the key activity of the ESC;
Amendment 127 #
2020/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Deplores the persistent digital divide in the Union; regrets the fact that in some Member States, like Romania, efforts to provide access to quality digital education have failed, leaving more than 30 % of pupils without access to education for several months; shares the Commission’s analysis that fast and reliable internet and quality digital equipment in educational establishments, non-formal settings and the home are prerequisites for effective digital education;
Amendment 132 #
2020/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Insists that broadband should be considered a public good and be universally accessible as a critical step in closing the digital divide; calls for specific measures to enhance access for remote, rural and mountain areas with low connectivity and limited access to emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, blockchain, new educational devices or gamification, in the light of their growing importance and potential; calls for a new initiative on AI and robotics for education; recalls furthermore that an ethical and human- centric Al approach should be ensured by EU programmes and schemes;
Amendment 165 #
2020/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Insists that greater attention be devoted to teacher training as the plan is rolled out so as to ensure that teachers not only possess digital skills, but can also teach them; calls for a pan-Union initiative to develop new pedagogical methods for the digital environment; underlines the increasingly important role played by parents, families and tutors in distance learning and calls for them to be given special training and support mechanismsthe need for them to have good internet, digital and technical skills and calls for them to be given special training and support mechanisms; stresses the need to assist all families with digital tools in order to grant access to remote education;
Amendment 169 #
2020/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Calls on the European Commission, together with the Member States, to provide financial support for training courses designed for teachers in order to prepare them to carry out teaching activities using the new platforms; notes that the next generation of teachers needs to be equipped with digital skills and competences to prepare children for the future, while exploiting the potential of digital teaching methods;
Amendment 173 #
2020/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11 b. Calls on the European Commission, together with the Member States to provide schools (teachers and students) not only with technical support and an Internet connection, but also with the necessary support on safe and reliable software, e-learning materials and platforms for best practice sharing to be able to continue with distance learning;
Amendment 175 #
2020/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 c (new)
Paragraph 11 c (new)
11 c. Calls for further enhancements to existing online education platforms which should focus on online education and provide teachers with best practices; calls, in this regard, for better promotion and development of programmes such as the Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europe (EPALE) and the School Education Gateway;
Amendment 181 #
2020/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Underlines the challenge of cyberthreats, cyberbullying, data and privacy protection, dangerous online games and disinformation in the digital environment; highlights that any development in the field of digital education must go hand-in-hand with a robust framework of data protection; warmly welcomes, therefore, the increased focus on digital and information literacy in the revised plan; looks forward to the swift adoption of the Media Action Plan and the guidelines for teachers and educational staff; calls on the Commission to be more ambitious and to launch large-scale digital literacy campaigns;
Amendment 183 #
2020/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Underlines the challenge of cyberthreats, cyberbullying, data and privacy protection, dangerous online games and disinformation in the digital environment; warmly welcomes, therefore, the increased focus on digital and information literacy through education and training in the revised plan; looks forward to the swift adoption of the Media Action Plan and the guidelines for teachers and educational staff; calls on the Commission to be more ambitious and to launch large-scale digital literacy campaigns;
Amendment 186 #
2020/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Underlines the need to recognise the legal and ethical principles related to intellectual property in the context of the increased creation and dissemination of educational digital content, as a result of the digital transformation in education and training caused by the pandemic; welcomes and endorses the Intellectual Property in Education network managed by the European Union Intellectual Property Office and encourages the development of Intellectual Property-related skills among children, youngsters and teachers, as well as the creation of up-to-date modern and engaging materials and programmes;
Amendment 206 #
2020/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Supports dual education in VET, lifelong learning and adult learning with a view to a better adaptation to labour market developments and preventing social isolation;
Amendment 11 #
2020/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Asserts that an adequate education and training in transitions to environmentally and socially sustainable economies can become a strong driver of job creation, social justice and poverty eradication and can contribute to the better matching with changing labour market needs;
Amendment 16 #
2020/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises that a transition to a more environmentally sustainable society requires skilled workersand highly skilled labour and believes that just transition funds should cover a strong investment in education,all levels of education, including vocational education and training (VET) and retraining, upskilling and reskilling on-the-job retraining or a combination of part-time working and part-time retraining are to be prioritised to maximise the efficiency of support;
Amendment 34 #
2020/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for an enhanced university- business dialogue to allow for study in a sector where there will be jobsimprove study programmes where students acquire knowledge, competences and skills sought in the labour market, particularly infor vulnerable people, communities, and regions; and sectorto improve the labour mobility of workers in order to avoid high levels of unemployment in affected regions;
Amendment 44 #
2020/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on governments and employers to invest in programmes and measures to ensure that vulnerable groups of individuals have thand those affected by the transitions in the labour market have the opportunity to acquire skills necessary for a successful transition to a zero-emission economy;
Amendment 49 #
2020/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that the European Education Area should include transversal training inining for promoting transversal skills related to the ecological and digital transition, as well as an adequate connection with the world of work, especially at the later levels of the curriculum.;
Amendment 21 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 a (new)
Citation 10 a (new)
— having regard to the statement of the President of the European Parliament of 13 August and the leaders of the five political groups of 17 August on the situation in Belarus following the presidential election of 9 August,
Amendment 50 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
Amendment 116 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Amendment 122 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Recital G b (new)
Gb. whereas independent platforms established by civil society organisations of Belarus (such as Golos - Belarus2020.org) conducted independent exit polls and analysed protocols of more than 200 precinct electoral commissions, which released genuine results, that clearly point to the fact that Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya received an absolute majority of votes (in the range of 71.1% to 97.6%);
Amendment 123 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G c (new)
Recital G c (new)
Amendment 126 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G d (new)
Recital G d (new)
Gd. whereas the Belarusian authorities did not comply with minimum international standards for a credible, transparent, free and fair presidential election process;
Amendment 128 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G e (new)
Recital G e (new)
Ge. whereas peaceful protests expressing a desire for democratic change and freedom started already on the night of Sunday 9 August in Minsk and many other cities around the country, the scale of protests is unprecedented in the history of Belarus going into the hundreds of thousands;
Amendment 129 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G f (new)
Recital G f (new)
Gf. whereas the authorities responded to peaceful protests with disproportionate brute force, heavy use of tear gas, batons, flash grenades and water cannons, several thousand protestors were detained, there have been reports of torture, rape, missing persons, several people have been found dead so far;
Amendment 131 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G g (new)
Recital G g (new)
Gg. whereas Lukashenko and his regime have approved these criminal actions and pogroms by OMON of innocent people and whereas more than 7000 Belarusians were detained, more than 400 hospitalised, 5 confirmed dead and dozens still missing, while further arrests and harassment of activists, including journalists, are still taking place all over Belarus;
Amendment 135 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G i (new)
Recital G i (new)
Amendment 186 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c
Paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 225 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e
Paragraph 1 – point e
(e) pay close attention to the fallout of the presidential election campaign and insist that a lack of progress innot conducting new elections in according toance with international standards and further crackdowns against the opposition will have direct adverse effects on relations with the EU;
Amendment 245 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f
Paragraph 1 – point f
(f) insist that the upcoming constitutional reform is a crusupports the initiative of the Belarusian People's Coordination Councial opportunity to introduce genuine changes which would address the weaknesses of the current political system and enable the Belarusian people to participate more actively in political lifeto immediately reintroduce the Constitution of 1994, which can be done through a national referendum;
Amendment 262 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subheading 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 – subheading 1 a (new)
Post-election situation in Belarus
Amendment 263 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) strongly support the decision to not recognise the election results as announced by the Belarusian Central Electoral Committee, not to recognise Alexander Lukashenko as president of the country once his current term of office expires; note that the current presidential term in Belarus ends at the latest on 5 November 2020 and after that date a position of the President of Belarus will be vacant. According to the article 81 of the Constitution of Belarus in this case new election of President has to be held not earlier than 30 days and not later than 70 days;
Amendment 269 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g b (new)
(gb) recommend to recognise Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya as president elect by the people, until new elections have taken place;
Amendment 271 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g c (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g c (new)
Amendment 272 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g d (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g d (new)
(gd) recommend to recognise the Belarusian People's Coordination Council as the legitimate representative of the people demanding democratic change and freedom in Belarus;
Amendment 273 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g e (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g e (new)
(ge) welcome the efforts of the Belarusian People's Coordination Council for a peaceful and democratic transition of power as a result of an inclusive national dialogue;
Amendment 274 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g f (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g f (new)
(gf) urge to prepare a comprehensive review of its policy towards Belarus, taking into account different scenarios of developments in the country, that also include a substantially increased financial and technical commitment from the EU;
Amendment 275 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g g (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g g (new)
(gg) urge the EU to organise a donors conference for democratic Belarus, which would bring together international financial institutions, G-7 countries, EU member states and institutions, and others willing to pledge a multi-billion euro financial package to support the future reform efforts and restructuring of the economy;
Amendment 276 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g h (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g h (new)
(gh) call on the Russian Federation to refrain from any interference, covert or overt, in the peaceful democratic revolution in Belarus;
Amendment 277 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g i (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g i (new)
(gi) as long as the political situation in Belarus does not change reconsider any ongoing disbursements of the EU financial assistance and adjust it accordingly, so that it reaches the end- recipients and circumvents the authorities;
Amendment 278 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g j (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g j (new)
(gj) encourage Member States to facilitate and accelerate the procedure for obtaining visas for those who flee Belarus for political reasons;
Amendment 279 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g k (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g k (new)
(gk) call for a full EU/international investigation of crimes against the people of Belarus committed by law enforcement authorities of Lukashenko regime against peaceful protesters demanding transparent, free and fair Presidential elections, stopping current repressions and immediate release of all political prisoners in Belarus;
Amendment 280 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g l (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g l (new)
(gl) call to establish in the European Parliament an inquiry committee (or another proper body of the European Parliament) on the investigation of crimes committed in Belarus, which would periodically report on its findings to the plenary sessions of the European Parliament;
Amendment 281 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g m (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g m (new)
(gm) condemn the suppression of internet and media, road blockades, and intimidation of journalists in order to stop the flow of information about the situation in the country - the people have the right to access information; condemn the crackdown on international journalists and media limiting their ability to report on the democratic revolution in a free, fair and balanced way;
Amendment 282 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g n (new)
Paragraph 1 – point g n (new)
(gn) propose to appoint an EU special representative for Belarus in order to support the process of a peaceful transition of power in accordance with the will of Belarusian people under the leadership of the president elect by the people and the Belarusian People's Coordination Council;
Amendment 314 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
(ka) demand for the immediate release of all those arbitrarily detained after participating in the democratic revolution protests following the falsified presidential election of 9 August; demand the authorities to provide all information on people who went missing in relation to their participation in the protests after 9 August;
Amendment 316 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point k b (new)
(kb) demand that all legal actions undertaken by the authorities against members of the Belarusian People's Coordination Council are dropped and all of them who are detained and arrested are freed;
Amendment 321 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l
Paragraph 1 – point l
(l) support independent media outlets and journalists, including those who work on a freelance basis with unregistered foreign media, as well as media based in Poland, such as Belsat TV, European Radio for Belarus and Radio Racja;
Amendment 331 #
2020/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point l a (new)
(la) demand that any spread of disinformation in Belarus concerning the EU and its Member States is vigilantly countered as well as any hybrid threats undertaken by third actors;
Amendment 4 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2
Citation 2
— having regard to Directive (EU) 2019/790 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 on copyright and related rights in the Digital Single Market and amending Directives 96/9/EC and 2001/29/EC1 and to the Annex to Parliament’s legislative resolution namely the Commissions’ statement on sport event organisers, __________________ 1 OJ L 130, 17.5.2019, p. 92.
Amendment 6 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 a (new)
Citation 2 a (new)
- having regard to Directive 2019/789 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 laying down rules on the exercise of copyright and related rights applicable to certain online transmissions of broadcasting organisations and retransmissions of television and radio programmes, and amending Council Directive 93/83/EEC,
Amendment 17 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the development of the digital environment has made it easier for all fans to access sport events on all kinds of devices and has boosted the development of new online business models; whereas, at the same time, it has facilitated illegal online transmission of sport broadcasts and online piracy within and outside the Union;
Amendment 26 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the illegal transmission of sport events and the spreading of illegal content online not only causes significant economic harm to the sector, which results in losses in subscription and advertising revenue, but is also part of the growing activities of criminal organisations, that are also harmful for consumers;
Amendment 29 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions of access to sport events have created a drop in the sale of tickets for sport events and at the same time created opportunities for developing subscription to sport channels, and for enlarging online and tele broadcast audience, as well as for illegal streaming of sport event;
Amendment 31 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas free-to-air broadcasts of sport events have also been highly affected by piracy;
Amendment 32 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas, sports events, as such, have a unique and, to that extent, original character which can transform them into subject-matter that is worthy of protection comparable to that of copyright works, and that protection should be granted, since, unlike other sectors, most of the value of a sport event broadcast lies in the fact that it is live and most of that value is lost when the event ends; whereas, consequently and only in this context, a swift reaction is needed to put an end to the illegal transmission online of sport events;
Amendment 33 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas, unlike other sectors, most of the value of a sport event broadcast lies in the fact that it is live and most of that value is lost when the event ends; whereas illegal streaming of sport event broadcast is more harmful in the first thirty minutes of its appearance online; whereas, consequently and only in this context, a swift reaction is needed to put an end to the illegal transmission online of sport events;
Amendment 43 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the professional illegal transmission of a whole sport event should be distinguished from short sequences shared among fans and pertaining to fan culture and from content shared by journalists for the purpose of informing the general public as set out in the Audiovisual Media Services Directive;
Amendment 61 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas, however, the current legal framework does not allow for the necessary immediate action needed to remedy the illegal broadcast of live sport events; whereas, moreover, Member States have adopted rules on notice and action mechanisms thatexisting in some Member States are not harmonised;
Amendment 66 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Requests thatCalls on the Commission to submit without undue delay a proposal for legislative acts, following the recommendations set out in the Annex hereto;
Amendment 68 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Considers that sport plays an important role in society and that the exploitation of sport events could participate to a larger extent in the financing of sporting activities that are beneficial to society at large;
Amendment 70 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Acknowledges that intellectual property rights are important for sport events’ organisers, as their exploitation represents a relevant source of income, in particular in relation to the licensing of broadcasting rights for the sport events they organise;
Amendment 71 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Notes that, although sport events as such cannot be subject of copyright protection, the CJEU has confirmed that they have a unique and, to that extent original character which can transform them into subject-matter that is worthy of protection comparable to the protection of works; reminds that Union law provides for the protection of the audio-visual recording of a sport event and its broadcast, but sport events’ organisers can only benefit from this protection in some Member States;
Amendment 73 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Emphasises that infringements of media rights in sport threaten its long- term funding;
Amendment 79 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes that sports event's organisers invest significant financial, technical and human resources to address online piracy and engage with service providers;
Amendment 80 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Observes that the unauthorised streaming of sport events is a growing phenomenon that is harmful to the sport ecosystem and to consumers;
Amendment 82 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Underlines that end users could be put in the position to endure the consequence of accessing illegal streaming of sport content by exposing themselves to other forms of harm such as identity theft, malware or other online related intrusions;
Amendment 86 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that, given the specific nature of live sport events broadcasts and the fact that their value is mainly limited to the duration of the sport event in question, enforcement procedures need to be as swiftoon as possible and to allow for immediate removal of illegal content;
Amendment 89 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers, however, that the current legal framework for injunction and for notice and take down mechanisms does not allow for an effective and timely enforcement of rights to remedy the illegal broadcast of live sport events; considers, therefore, that concrete measures, specific for live sport event broadcasts, should be adopted as soon as possible to adapt the current legal framework to fit these specific challenges and to allow for the prompt removal of illegal sport events broadcasts online; is of the view that real- time take down should be the objective to pursue;
Amendment 92 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines, also, that the general framework provided for by Union law is not applied in a similar way in national legislation and that civil procedure and notice and take down mechanisms differ from one Member State to another; is of the view that there is a lack of efficiency of enforcement tools in the cross-border context; calls for further harmonisation of the procedures and remedies in the Union in this specific context; stresses that national enforcement agencies and authorities are struggling with challenges such as lack of training and resources; underlines the importance of close collaboration and exchange of best practices by the relevant authorities at European level with national authorities and relevant actors to improve the overall infrastructure throughout the Union;
Amendment 95 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines, also, that the general framework provided for by Union law is not applied in a similar way in national legislation and that civil procedure and notice and take down mechanisms differ from one Member State to another; is of the view that there is an obvious lack of efficiency of enforcement tools in the cross-border context; calls for further harmonisation of the procedures and remedies in the Union in this specific context as soon as possible;
Amendment 108 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to propose concrete measures specifically adapted to live sport events allowing for immediate removal of, or the disabling of access to, content, including a real-time take down procedure and stay-down obligations for right holders;
Amendment 109 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses that sport content is often technically processed which means that there is no doubt about who has the right to broadcast that sports content online; stresses that the sport event organisers as right holders know all their official licensees which allows for unambiguous detecting of illegal streaming services;
Amendment 117 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Emphasises the need for safeguards to ensure that the legal framework strikes the right balance between the need for efficiency of enforcement measures and the need to protect relevant third party rights;
Amendment 120 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Considers, in that regard, that the enforcement measures for the protection of live content should be effective and proportionate;
Amendment 124 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Considers that the creation in Union law of a new right for sport events’ organisers will not provide a solution to the challenge they face of a lack of effective and timely enforcement of their existing rights; considers therefore that the proposal should not seek to establish such a new right;
Amendment 125 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls for cooperation between Member States authorities and between rightholders and intermediaries to be enhanced; further calls on the Commission, within its remit, to support Member States in their endeavours to improve existing infrastructure and measures;
Amendment 132 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – part 1 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Annex I – part 1 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
- to improve and make the current legal framework on enforcement of intellectual property rights regarding live sport events more effective, considering the specific nature of live sport events and in particular its short-time value;
Amendment 136 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – part 1 – paragraph 1 – indent 2 a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – paragraph 1 – indent 2 a (new)
- to emphasise that intermediaries should put in place effective Know Your Business Customer obligations to prevent their services from being abused to facilitate the illegal streaming of sport events; to that end, calls on the Commission to propose such obligations within the upcoming Digital Services Act;
Amendment 138 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – part 1 – paragraph 1 – indent 3
Annex I – part 1 – paragraph 1 – indent 3
- to further harmonise, without prejudice to the general Union framework to be defined in a Digital Services Act, procedures and remedies in the Union to boostclearly improve and strengthen the efficiency of enforcement tools, including in the cross-border context;
Amendment 143 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – part 1 – paragraph 1 – indent 4
Annex I – part 1 – paragraph 1 – indent 4
- to improve enforcement tools to allow for real-time take down ofand provide as soon as possible real-time take down to remove or disable access to illegal live sport contentbroadcast available on their services, considering their need for effective notice and take down mechanisms which imply immediate measures to be taken;
Amendment 147 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – part 1 – paragraph 1 – indent 6
Annex I – part 1 – paragraph 1 – indent 6
- to ensure that the measures take into account the scope, magnitude and recurrence of the infringement and to target professional illegal transmissions, excluding the recording and posting of illegal amateur footage of sport events;
Amendment 149 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – part 1 – paragraph 1 – indent 6
Annex I – part 1 – paragraph 1 – indent 6
- to ensure that the measures take into account the scope, magnitude and recurrence of the infringement and to target professional illegal transmissions, excluding the recording and posting of illegal amateur footage of sport events;
Amendment 151 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – part 1 – paragraph 1 – indent 7
Annex I – part 1 – paragraph 1 – indent 7
- to ensure that the measures to be proposed are proportionate and keep the right balance between the need for the enforcement measures to be efficient and the need to protect relevant third party rights;
Amendment 156 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – part 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Annex I – part 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
- clarify the concept behind the phrase “acts expeditiously” set out in Article 14 of the Directive on electronic commerce in relation to an online intermediary, such that “expeditiously” is considered to mean “immediately"that providers of information society services are obliged to immediately take down the infringing content from the notification of the infringement by rightholders and no later than 30 minutes after the start of the sport event”.
Amendment 164 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – part 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 3
Annex I – part 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 3
- ensure that the measures to be taken by intermediaries are effective, justified, proportionate, adequate, taking into account the seriousness and the scale of the infringement; make sure, for example, that the blocking of access to, or removal of, illegal content does not require the blocking of an entire platform containing services that are legal, which would be disproportionate, unless the proportion of illegal services on a specific server demonstrates that the availability of legal services is only incidental;
Amendment 166 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – part 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 4
Annex I – part 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 4
- provide forand actively support for enforcement solutions, such as private agreements among stakeholders; in this respect, the Commission should report on and assess the appropriateness and impact of creating an obligation on streaming providers to perform real-time take downs to remove or disable access to illegal sport broadcast available on their services;
Amendment 168 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – part 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
- allow the use of blocking injunctions that run during the entire live broadcast of a sport event, but are limited to the duration of the live broadcast, thus blocking the infringing website only for the duration of the event; such injunctions should be temporary unless repeated violations occur;
Amendment 170 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – part 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
Annex I – part 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
- specify that the removal of the illegal content should take place immediately after reception of the notice from right holders and no later than 30 minutes after the event started, provided that there is no doubt about who owns the content and whether any direct or indirect consent was given by the rightholders to make the content available to the public; strong indication should be put on the rightholders to prevent any removal of legal content; to that end, blocking access to or removing illegal content should in principle not require blocking the access to a server that hosts legal services and content;
Amendment 174 #
2020/2073(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – part 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 5
Annex I – part 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 5
- enhance cooperation between Member States’ authorities, including by way of exchange of data and best practices and by creating an active and up-to-date network of national authorities; the Commission should assess the added-value of appointing an independent administrative authority in each Member State that would have a role to play in the enforcement system, especially in the case of swift enforcement, such as for online piracy of live sport content;
Amendment 3 #
2020/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that Erasmus+, the European Solidarity Corps and Creative Europe, as the EU’s main education, volunteering and culture programmes, play a key role in fostering education in the skills needed for the green transition, raising awareness of environmental and climate issues, volunteering to protect the environment and the rural area, and developing creative, inclusive and accessible solutions to tackle environmental challenges; highlights in this regard the importance of agricultural internships supported by Erasmus+;
Amendment 8 #
2020/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Highlights in regard to Erasmus+ that agricultural internships raise awareness on challenges related to the environment and climate change; notes, that agricultural internships ensure, that young people work with nature, act environmentally friendly, learn about the high standards and values of European food production and furthermore, learn to preserve and respect biodiversity;
Amendment 10 #
2020/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Through solidarity placements, projects and networking activities in the field of agriculture and rural development, the European Solidarity Corps and Erasmus+ offer a valuable and sustainable opportunity for young people to learn to respect and protect the climate and the environment and exchange best practices;
Amendment 13 #
2020/2058(INI)
1 c. Welcomes the European Commission's communication on the Sustainable European Investment plan; calls on the Commission to facilitate sustainable investments in the fields of culture, education, youth and sports;
Amendment 15 #
2020/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1 d. Considers that the investment plan has to be complementarity with other relevant Union policies, programmes and funds, in particular those relating to education and youth, culture and sport, agriculture and rural development, environment and climate;
Amendment 16 #
2020/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 e (new)
Paragraph 1 e (new)
1 e. Points out that the investment plan should support research on nature-based solutions, green technologies and other sustainable solutions that can help to protect the environment and the climate; highlightes that especially start-ups, young professionals and young people who already work on innovative green solutions should have access to funding;
Amendment 37 #
2020/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to introduce financial incentives in the investment plan to complement the Erasmus+, European Solidarity Corps and Creative Europe programmes in the shift towards more environmentally friendly, sustainable means of transport, in particular railways, while also promoting inclusion and accessibility; takes the view that participants for whom air travel is the only option, shall not be discriminated or excluded from the programmes; such incentives should be supported with an ambitious and dedicated budget within the investment plan;
Amendment 47 #
2020/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is concerned about the situation resulting from the COVID-19 crisis, especially that of the most vulnerable individuals and sectors and that of minorities, who face an even more precarious situation than before the crisis; calls on the Commission to take all necessary measures to adapt the proposal for the Green Deal investment plan to develop an approach coordinated with emergency measures, such as the Coronavirus Response Investment Initiative and the proposed SURE scheme, and recovery instruments, andrecovery instruments; notes, that any measures must not overlap or lead to duplicity; requests that investment in the fields of culture, education, youth and sport be considered strategic in order to foster the green transition promoted through the Green Deal.
Amendment 4 #
2020/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Underlines the close economic ties and mutual dependence between the UK and the EU and therefore calls for an agreement maintaining, to the greatest extent possible, current transport connectivity.
Amendment 5 #
2020/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Amendment 6 #
2020/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2 c. Asks for a “think small first” approach, to ensure that measures in the future agreement are designed to facilitate the conducting of business for SMEs.
Amendment 10 #
2020/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Raises concern about the UK’s position on the future partnership with the EU, and thus eEmphasises that rights and privileges entail obligations and that the level of access to the EU single market should fully correspond to the extent of regulatory convergence and commitments agreed with respect to observing a level playing field for open and fair competition with a view to dynamic alignment;
Amendment 47 #
2020/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Urges the parties to cooperate closely on the deployment of alternative fuels and charging infrastructure.
Amendment 2 #
2020/2022(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Points out that fundamental rights constitute an objective system of values which ensures that fundamental communication freedoms are not alterable, rights to property, as well as its protection, are not alterable and must be balanced with one another, including by private-law agreements or business terms and conditions;
Amendment 7 #
2020/2022(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Underlines that the Digital Services Act should be fully compliant with the objective of ensuring the protection of fundamental rights, including the right to freedom of expression and information, privacy, as well as the right to property, including intellectual property;
Amendment 16 #
2020/2022(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for all protective measures which might at the same time be detrimental to fundamental rights to remain tasks for the State that are subject to thorough judicial review and for no public-authority tasks to bto fully respect fundamental rights and recalls that such mandatory protective measures operate within a legislative tfransferred to private-sector firmsmework and are subject to judicial oversight;
Amendment 27 #
2020/2022(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for recognition of the factStrongly believes that services developed in the EU which guarantee effective and comprehensive privacy protection and maximum digital freedom, intellectual property protection, the promotion of cultural diversity and freedom of information and communication represent an advantage in global competition that should not be underestimated, and calls on the Commission to systematically promote their development in a more targeted manner;
Amendment 34 #
2020/2022(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for sector-specific rules that serve to realise society-wide objectives and give tangible expression to them for certain sectors, such as the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD), to take precedence over general rules. to ensure legal security, before, if necessary, any reassessment takes place, that may follow the introduction of any new general rule;
Amendment 4 #
2020/2019(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls for steps to be taken to safeguard the availability of content for which editorial responsibility is taken or which is produced by journalists and all other media that are already subject to a generally recognised independent oversight on other platforms or in other services so that their content is not subjected to any further controls; underlines that such steps should fully respect intellectual property rights and contractual freedom in line with European and international regulatory provisions;
Amendment 17 #
2020/2019(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that communication always takes place in a given context, which is why automated procedures mayshould be supported by individual decisions on the legality of content, but may under no circumstances replace them in case of disputes;
Amendment 19 #
2020/2019(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Recalls that the continuous spread of illegal content online represents a significant threat for the European cultural and creative sectors and the online marketplace; calls for a strengthened legal framework to ensure that service providers take effective measures to remove illegal content from their services and ensure that such content remains inaccessible after being removed;
Amendment 29 #
2020/2019(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that in addition to transparency obligations, regulmeasures and initiationves on the findability of content and restrictions on self-referencing can make a significant contribution to the dissemination of lawful content.
Amendment 31 #
2020/2019(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Requests the Commission to consider recent national case law setting 30 minutes as the time span for service providers to take down infringing content and to clarify the notion of “expeditious” with regard to live content;
Amendment 7 #
2020/2018(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Considers it essential that parties with a legitimate interest have access to reliable information on the operators of information society services, including for intellectual property enforcement and the protection of minors; regrets that the information requirements in Article 5 of Directive 2000/31/EC are insufficient for these purposes; calls for intermediaries such as domain name registrars, web hosting providers, and online advertising services to be required to verify the identity of their commercial users;
Amendment 14 #
2020/2018(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the scope of the definition of information society services provided for in the e-Commerce directive has been subject to a rich case-law by the European Court of Justice, especially regarding online platforms in the transport and short-rentals sectors, and hence needs to be clarified in line with the mentioned case law;
Amendment 14 #
2020/2018(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on platform operators to take their responsibility as content distributors and gatekeepers, as they play a crucial role in accessing news, audiovisual content and creative works; stresses that in order to safeguard and promote cultural and linguistic diversity, the promotion of European works, as well as media pluralism, the use of algorithms by such platforms should be transparent so that it is clear how access to content is granted, denied, ranked and/or undermined; calls on platform operators to not only to immediately delete illegal content after positive identification, but also to continuously transmit it to the law enforcement authorities for the purpose of further prosecution, including the metadata necessary for this purpose,;
Amendment 22 #
2020/2018(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls for a strengthened legal framework to ensure that service providers take effective measures and act expeditiously to remove illegal content from their services and that such content stays down after being removed;
Amendment 24 #
2020/2018(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to clarify the liability of Transport and Tourism platforms; invites the Commission to set a uniform obligation for platforms to verify the legality of the service offered and the service provider and to act on illegal content, effectively, including through a legally binding Notice and Action procedure.
Amendment 24 #
2020/2018(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Calls on the Commission to clarify the notion of expeditious reaction, which is already included in the E-Commerce Directive 2000/31/EC;
Amendment 25 #
2020/2018(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Considers that for the infringement of live content, the reaction of service providers should be immediate when the notification from rights holders is received;
Amendment 26 #
2020/2018(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 d (new)
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2d. Draws the Commission’s attention to recent national court cases which oblige service providers to take down the infringing content within 30 minutes;
Amendment 27 #
2020/2018(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 e (new)
Paragraph 2 e (new)
2e. Stresses that voluntary measures taken by service providers to fight against illegal or harmful content should not lead to a limitation of their liability;
Amendment 28 #
2020/2018(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 f (new)
Paragraph 2 f (new)
Amendment 34 #
2020/2018(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Insists that the protection and promotion of freedom and diversity of opinion, information, the press and cultural forms of expression, the property rights, as well as the protection of the privacy of communication between individuals, must be balanced with one another, form the basis of liberal democracy and that this applies online without restrictionoffline and online; demands therefore that the use of all technologically feasible means of combating harmful or illegal content on the internet in this context be subjected to careful prior constitutional vetting and therefore rejects prior checks on content as disrespects the principle of proportionatelity;
Amendment 57 #
2020/2018(INL)
4a. Underlines that illegal content online, including piracy and counterfeiting, represents a massive and continuous threat for European citizens and for the European cultural and creative industries, requiring that the legal framework remains adapted to the scale and virality that technological evolution now allows;
Amendment 60 #
2020/2018(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Stresses that the increasing use of the internet to market books must be accompanied by measures to ensure cultural diversity, so as to be able to ensure equal access for all to reading, protection of the principle of fair and equitable remuneration for right-holders and diversity of the material published; reiterates the need to maintain fair competition on the single digital market, imposing the principle of interoperability;
Amendment 68 #
2020/2018(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Calls on Member States, in cooperation with internet operators, Europol and Eurojust, to make notification and removal procedures more effective in order to delete violent and child-pornography content;
Amendment 42 #
2020/2015(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Recalls that Directive (EU) 2019/790 provides a legal framework for the use of copyright protected works in Text and Data Mining (TDM) processes, which are key in any AI-related processes; emphasises therefore the requirement that any work used must be accessed lawfully as well as the right guaranteed to rights holders to pre- emptively opt-out their works from being used in an AI-related process without their authorisation;
Amendment 54 #
2020/2015(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses that where AI is used only as a tool to assist an author in the process of creation, the current copyright framework remains applicable to the work created without consideration to the intervention of the AI;
Amendment 3 #
2020/2013(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission’s White Paper on AI and supports the EU ambition to be one of the global AI leaders while strengthening cooperation with like- minded actors; notes that addressing AI in defence at the European level is indispensable for the development of European capabilities;
Amendment 6 #
2020/2013(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that the EU should act as a global AI norm-setter in the areas of civil and military use and of state authority, with an effective strategy aimed at strengthening its influence on shaping global standards; calls on the Commission and the Member States to advocate for broader cooperation within the UN, OECD, G7, G20 and other international fora in order to promote the EU approach to AI, emphasising the fundamental rights, freedoms and values that are enshrined in the EU Treaties, the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and international human rights law; notes that autonomous weapon systems, as a particular category of AI in military domain, should be discussed and agreed internationally, specifically in the UN CCW forum;
Amendment 9 #
2020/2013(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Takes note of the significant economic potential of AI applications; underlines that many investments into new technologies in the field of transport and mobility are market-driven, but dual- use commercial off-the-shelf technologies and products are often used in an innovative way for military purposes; highlights the importance of maintaining European competitiveness in this respect;
Amendment 12 #
2020/2013(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that AI has changed and has helped the development of the transport sector through increasing automation and greater integration and connectivity of transport networks; underlines that automation and the integration of AI vary between transport modes; recognises the numerous possibilities of AI in the field of military logistics and mobility; takes note of the development of semiautonomous and autonomous vehicles, including aircraft, drones, ground vehicles, and naval vessels;
Amendment 15 #
2020/2013(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Emphasises the need for further European investments, research, and leadership in technologies with both high economic growth impact as well as significant dual-use potential; notes that considering the global competitive situation, this will require enablers and supporting infrastructure, including energy to hardware, software, network resources and services as well as ensuring the high quality and quantity of data; highlights the need for innovative cross- sectoral uses of data and cooperation between different ecosystem players in order to strengthen Europe’s industrial base on AI;
Amendment 17 #
2020/2013(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Highlights that the dual use potential in AI-enabled solutions needs to be taken into account when drafting standards for usage of AI in various areas of commercial and military sectors; calls for high ethical standards and policy to be included in developing defence technologies, products and operating principles; underlines the need for sufficient transparency and predictability, reliability of technology, high quality deployment and proper training of personnel using AI based systems;
Amendment 50 #
2020/2013(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Underlines that the European Defence Fund and Permanent Structured Cooperation should stimulate cooperation between Member States and European defence industries to develop new European defence capabilities in the field of AI and ensure security of supply, taking ethical considerations into account; emphasises the need to avoid fragmentation by building bridges between various actors and application domains by promoting compatibility and interoperability in all levels and by focusing on common architectural level work and platform solutions; recalls, moreover, that the next Connecting Europe Facility, which also encourages smart infrastructure, will provide for a fund for the development of civilian/military dual- use transport infrastructure with a view to improving military mobility within the Union.
Amendment 13 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the need to develop tailor- made criteria for the use of AI in education, media and creative sectors, by developing ben respecting the different needs and specifications of eachm arksea to ensure for ethically responsible and accepted uses of AI technologies in these areas; underlines that these criteria must be constantly adjusted to the progress in AI technologies;
Amendment 25 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notices that AI personalised learning systems are increasingly being deployed in schools and universities, which is gradually changing the role of teachers in the learning process to one more of facilitation; stresses that this shift should be assessed throughout and, if necessary, reflected in curricula;
Amendment 38 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Acknowledges the great potential of AI in the areas of information and media; underlines that, if not regulated, it might have also particular attention must be given to the danger of misuse and possible ethically adverse effects by spreading disinformation, fake news, creating information bubbles and exploiting biases incorporated into AI algorithms;
Amendment 43 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises that meducation should empower citizensia competence is crucial in order to be able to critically assess and understand these new developments; thus, calls on the Member States to invest in media competence education so that all citizens, including the vulnerable social groups, are able, from an early age, to develop new forms of critical thinking, including ‘algorithm awareness’ and the ability to reflect on the impact of AI on information, knowledge, and decision-making; and so that everyone in Europe can benefit from the AI transformation of the Union economy;
Amendment 52 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. ENotes the important distinction between transparency of algorithms and transparency of the use of algorithms, emphasises the importance for transparency and accountability of algorithms used by AI-enabled systems such as, for example, media streaming companies, in order to ensure access to culturally and linguistically diverse content; stresses that such algorithms should not replace nor limit users' choice and should be designed in such a way that they do not privilege specific workscontent by limiting their ‘personalised’ suggestions to the most popular workcontent, but further enhance offers by enabling platforms to organize and present their content under different categories and on the basis of multiple factors;
Amendment 66 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that the use of AI technologies is increasingly raising questions of fair competition in sport; stresses thatemphasises that these developments have to be closely monitored in order to assess whether this area needs a regulatory framework.;
Amendment 6 #
2020/2009(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that in order to fight against disinformation and fake news, reinstate a climate of trust in the media and counter threats to democratic political processes, a comprehensive strategy is needed, based inter alia on media and information literacy, and aimed at empowering citizens to critically assess media content and recognise the difference between opinion and fact; stresses the need to develop a strategy on how to ensure the reliability of news and information during election campaigns; considers the changing of funding models as significant challenge for quality journalism, as the replacement of trained journalists by less expensive freelancers is one of the challenges quality journalism faces today; underlines the role of editorial responsibility and liability of both traditional and new media; calls upon the strict implementation of competition law on the digital market and its application on online platforms;
Amendment 9 #
2020/2009(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 17 #
2020/2009(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to work in close cooperation with the Member States, independent and civil society organisations to develop common curricula on media literacy and to reach out to all citizens and journalists through formal, non-formal and informal education, and through lifelong learning; calls for safeguarding independent authorities and ensuring strong independent oversight of media against undue State and commercial intervention, calling on the Member States to ensure impartiality;
Amendment 19 #
2020/2009(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Highlights the importance of local media structures for the promotion, production and dissemination of information and facts related to local and minority artistic and cultural events, being an important instrument for maintaining media pluralism and a multicultural environment in Europe;
Amendment 24 #
2020/2009(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that media pluralism is under serious threat both online and offline due to the excessive concentration of media ownership, which hasmight resulted in dominant actors in the media sector using information to pursue political, social and sofinancial objectives and in the lowering of the quality, diversity and reliability of the information available; calls on the Member States to establish necessary regulatory frameworks in order to monitor media ownership, avoid monopolies, ensure freedom of expression and combat hate speech; recommends to strengthen legislation to prevent monopolisation and the acquisition of mass media by individuals or large corporations, as well as to strengthen the procedures that ensure transparency as regards the funding of the above- mentioned media structures, as a way to enable the existence of private and free media, independent of political power;
Amendment 29 #
2020/2009(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Considers that accumulation of political, economic and media power in the hands of the same actors in order to retain political power is constituting a threat to the expression of opinion and in its consequences is damaging democratic competition in some Member States;
Amendment 32 #
2020/2009(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Stresses that on the Internet advertising is increasingly targeted and its revenues are more and more commoditised, mainly to the benefit of digital intermediaries, meaning media services need to provide new and innovative offers; is strongly concerned that the growth of traditional media on the digital market is challenged by some new aggregators and search engines that develop their activities by using right- holders content without contributing to its development and without ensuring fair remuneration of the creators; is in favour of a clarification of the legal status, the role and responsibility of these platforms and content providers;
Amendment 34 #
2020/2009(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Warns against overregulation of the media, as this has proved to be counterproductive and could jeopardise media pluralism, highlights however that media ownership must be transparent and national regulators must monitor this aspect particularly, given its role in guaranteeing media pluralism; stresses that particular focus should be placed on transparency and on the market dominance of technology platforms that control users' access to digital content; stresses the importance of EU competition law and underlines the importance of ensuring a level playing field for business by dissolving possible bottlenecks;
Amendment 37 #
2020/2009(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines its view that non- discriminatory, comprehensive and balanced media coverage is essential to a free and well-informed society in Europe; recalls on the Commission and the Member States to promote an inclusive media sphere in which more women, migrants and refugees, as well as members of LGBTI+ communities and people witprinciple of media independence, which disabilities, occupy creative and decision- making positions, which would in turn contribute to the reduction of stereotypes in media crucial to a democratic society;
Amendment 51 #
2020/2009(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Underlines that the increase of hate speech on the Internet is a massive threat for the right of freedom of expression; stresses the need of better cooperation of the authorities with the online platforms to tackle hate speech, without destabilizing the fundamental right of freedom of expression;
Amendment 63 #
2020/2009(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Highlights that national media, in particular public serStresses the irreplaceable role of national public service media which, as it does not financially rely on private sources, can provicde media, havehigh-quality an d impoartantial information service to the general public; highlights its responsibility to adequately reflect the cultural, linguistic, social and political diversity and to inform citizens extensively about all topics that are relevant to their everyday lives, including EU policies and news; considers that it is essential to ensure and maintain its independence from political interference, including through independence from state budget, and recalls that it is incumbent upon and the duty of national authorities to ensure balance between public and private media, to respect conditions for high- quality media and to guarantee full independence of journalists and the protection of their sources.
Amendment 70 #
2020/2009(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Member States to introduce effective measures ensuring better protection of the personal safety of journalists and particularly of the investigative journalists; calls on the Commission and the Member States to present legislative or non-legislative proposals to protect journalist resources including whistle-blowers;
Amendment 63 #
2020/0374(COD)
(14 a) Gatekeepers may also provide other ancillary services, for instance retailing or distribution activities, that are targeted at end users alongside their core platform services and in a manner that is indistinguishable for the average user. Such ancillary services can compete with business users of the core platform service and contribute significantly to the imbalance in a given market and ultimately increase unfairly the gatekeeper’s power, including in relation to the gatekeeper’s business partners, such as suppliers of goods or services, relying on such ancillary service. To prevent gatekeepers from unfairly benefiting from the leverage provided by provision of parallel services, such ancillary services should also be subject to the obligations applicable to core platform services.
Amendment 64 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 b (new)
Recital 14 b (new)
(14 b) The impact of gatekeepers on the market makes their business partners, whether business users or suppliers of ancillary services, highly vulnerable to unfair terms and conditions of the gatekeepers they rely on. As such, gatekeeper should ensure that their terms and conditions are transparent and fair. While appropriate and proportionate sanctions in case of in breach of such terms and conditions should be allowed, they should be formally justified and allow for the sanctioned party to contest them. For this purpose, gatekeepers should provide for an internal system for handling swiftly the complaints of their business users and suppliers of ancillary services, including in their national language if the gatekeeper’s service actively targets the Member State concerned.
Amendment 72 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) Because of their position, gatekeepers might, in certain cases, through the imposition of contractual terms and conditions, restrict the ability of business users of their online intermediation services to offer their goods or services to end users under more favourable conditions, including price, through other online intermediation services or the direct online sales channels they own. Such restrictions have a significant deterrent effect on the business users of gatekeepers in terms of their use of alternative online intermediation services, limiting inter- platform contestability, which in turn limits choice of alternative online intermediation channels for end users. To ensure that business users of online intermediation services of gatekeepers can freely choose alternative online intermediation services and differentiate the conditions under which they offer their products or services to their end users, it should not be accepted that gatekeepers limit business users from choosing to differentiate commercial conditions, including price. Such a restriction should apply to any measure with equivalent effect, such as for example increased commission rates or de-listing of the offers of business users.
Amendment 73 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) To prevent further reinforcing their dependence on the core platform services of gatekeepers, the business users of these gatekeepers should be free in promoting and choosing the distribution channel they consider most appropriate to interact with any end users that these business users have already acquired through core platform services provided by the gatekeeper. Conversely, end users should also be free to choose offers of such business users and to enter into contracts with them either through core platform services of the gatekeeper, if applicable, or from a direct distribution channel of the business user or another indirect distribution channel such business user may use. This should apply to the promotion of offers and conclusion of contracts between business users and end users. Moreover, the ability of end users to freely acquire contentdigital content and services, subscriptions, features or other items outside the core platform services of the gatekeeper should not be undermined in any way or restricted, especially through the use of technical restrictions. In particular, it should be avoided that gatekeepers restrict end users from access to and use of such services via a software application running on their core platform service. For example, subscribers to online content purchased outside a software application download or purchased from a software application store should not be prevented from accessing such online content on a software application on the gatekeeper’s core platformlegally acquired digital content and services via hardware or software features that are used by that gatekeeper when providing a similar digital content or digital service, simply because it was purchased outside such software application or software application storthe gatekeeper’s core platform service.
Amendment 74 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) To safeguard a fair commercial environment and protect the contestability of the digital sector it is important to safeguard the right of business users to raise concerns about unfair behaviour by gatekeepers with any relevant administrative or other public authorities. For example, business users may want to complain about different types of unfair practices, such as discriminatory access conditions, unjustified closing of business user accounts or unclear grounds for product de-listings. Any practice that would in any way inhibit such a possibility of raising concerns or seeking available redress, for instance by means of confidentiality clauses in agreements or other written terms, should therefore be prohibited. This should be without prejudice to the right of business users and gatekeepers to lay down in their agreements the terms of use, drafted in plain and intelligible language, including the use of lawful complaints-handling mechanisms, including any use of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms orand including clear information ofn the jurisdiction of specific courts in compliance with respective Union and national law. This should therefore also be without prejudice to the role gatekeepers play in the fight against illegal content online.
Amendment 78 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
Recital 43
(43) A gGatekeeper may in certain circumstances have a dual role as a provider of core platform services whereby it provides a core platform service to its business users, while also competing with those same business users in the provision of the same or similar services or products to the same end users, including as part of an ancillary service. In these circumstances, a gatekeeper may take advantage of its dual role to use data, generated from transactions by its business users on the core platform or from transactions on its ancillary service, for the purpose of its own services that offer similar services or goods to that of its business users or of its suppliers. This may be the case, for instance, where a gatekeeper provides an online marketplace or app store to business users, and at the same time offer services as an online retailer or provider of application software against those business users or against its suppliers. To prevent gatekeepers from unfairly benefitting from their dual role, it should be ensured that they refrain from using any aggregated or non-aggregated data, which may include anonymised and personal data that is not publicly available to offer similar services to those of their business users. This obligation should apply to the gatekeeper as a whole, including but not limited to its business unit that competes with the business users of a core platform service or with the supplier of an ancillary service.
Amendment 81 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47
Recital 47
(47) The rules that the gatekeepers set for the distribution of software applications may in certain circumstances restrict the ability of end users to install and effectively use third party software applications or software application stores on operating systems or hardware of the relevant gatekeeper and restrict the ability of end users to access these software applications or software application stores outside the core platform services of that gatekeeper. Such restrictions may limit the ability of developers of software applications to use alternative distribution channels and the ability of end users to choose between different software applications from different distribution channels and should be prohibited as unfair and liable to weaken the contestability of core platform services. In order to ensure that third party software applications or software application stores do not endanger the integrity of the hardware or operating system provided by the gatekeeper the gatekeeper concerned may implement proportionate technical or contractual measures to achieve that goal if the gatekeeper demonstrates that such measures are necessary and justified and that there are no less restrictive means to safeguard the integrity of the hardware or operating system. This prohibition on restricting the ability of end users to install and use, or access, third-party software applications or application stores should therefore also be without prejudice to the ability of gatekeepers to take the required responsibility in the fight against illegal content online.
Amendment 84 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48
Recital 48
(48) Gatekeepers are often vertically integrated and offer certain products or services to end users through their own core platform services, or through a business user over which they exercise control which frequently leads to conflicts of interest. This can include the situation whereby a gatekeeper offers its own online intermediation services through an online search engine. When offering those products or services on the core platform service, gatekeepers can reserve a better position to their own offering, in terms of ranking, as opposed to the products of third parties also operating onusing that core platform service. This can occur for instance with products or services, including other core platform services, which are ranked inwithin or along the results communicated by online search engines, or which are partly or entirely embedded in online search engines results, groups of results specialised in a certain topic, displayed along with the results of an online search engine, which armay be considered or used by certain end users as a service distinct or additional to the online search engine. Such preferential or embedded display of a separate online intermediation service should be regarded as a favouring irrespective of whether the information or results within the favoured groups of specialised results may also be provided by competing services and are as such ranked in a non-discriminatory way. Other instances are those of software applications which are distributed through software application stores, or products or services that are given prominence and display in the newsfeed of a social network, or products or services ranked in search results or displayed on an online marketplace. In those circumstances, the gatekeeper is in a dual- role position as intermediary for third party providers and as direct provider of products or services of the gatekeeper potentially leading to a conflict of interest. Consequently, these gatekeepers have the ability to undermine directly the contestability for those products or services on these core platform services, to the detriment of business users which are not controlled by the gatekeeper.
Amendment 88 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49
Recital 49
(49) In such situations, the gatekeeper should not engage in any form of differentiated or preferential treatment in ranking on the core platform service, whether through legal, commercial or technical means, in favour of products or services it offers itself or through a business user which it controlsoperates with. To ensure that this obligation is effective, it should also be ensured that the conditions that apply to such ranking are also generally fair and the gatekeeper's own products or services do not have more access to information about the ranking or any other competition-relevant aspects than products or services of third parties. Ranking should in this context cover all forms of relative prominence, including among others order, graphic display, rating, linking or voice results. To ensure that this obligation is effective and cannot be circumvented it should also apply to any measure that may have an equivalent effect to the differentiated or preferential treatment in ranking. The guidelines adopted pursuant to Article 5 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1150 should also facilitate the implementatioSuch an equivalent effect can for instance be achieved by ad formats that are used by users in a similar manner to the gatekeeper's or third parties' online intermediation services, or that benefit the gatekeeper in a similar manner to the preferential treatment in rand enforcement of this obligation.34 _________________ 34Commission Notice: Guidelines on ranking transparency pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/1150 of the European Parliaking itself (e.g. in terms of financial gains, user access/traffic or data access). The guidelines adopted pursuant to Article 5 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1150 should also facilitate the implementation and enforcement and of the Council (OJ C 424, 8.12.2020, p. 1)is obligation.
Amendment 97 #
2020/0374(COD)
(54) Gatekeepers benefit from access to vast amounts of data that they collect while providing the core platform services as well as other digital services. To ensure that gatekeepers do not undermine the contestability of core platform services as well as the innovation potential of the dynamic digital sector by restricting the ability of business users to effectively port their data, business users and end users should be granted effective, free of charge and immediate access to the data they provided or generated in the context of their use of the relevant core platform services of the gatekeeper, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. This should apply also to any other data at different levels of aggregation that may be necessary to effectively enable such portability. It should also be ensured that business users and end users can port that data in real time effectively, such as for example through high quality application programming interfaces. Facilitating switching or multi- homing should lead, in turn, to an increased choice for business users and end users and an incentive for gatekeepers and business users to innovate.
Amendment 129 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 14
(14) ‘Ancillary service’ means services provided in the context of or together with core platform services, including retailing activities, payment services as defined in point 3 of Article 4 and technical services which support the provision of payment services as defined in Article 3(j) of Directive (EU) 2015/2366, fulfilment, identification or advertising services;
Amendment 135 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 23 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 23 a (new)
(23 a) ‘interoperability’ means the ability of the digital content or digital service, legally acquired, within a given ecosystem, to function with hardware or software ecosystems different from the one in which the digital content or digital service was originally provided, including the ability to access the digital content or digital service without having to use an application software or other technologies for conversion.
Amendment 140 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b – paragraph 1
for the purpose of the first subparagraph, monthly active end users shall refer to the average number of monthly active end users throughout the largest partat least six, not necessarily consecutive, months of the last financial year;
Amendment 141 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Where a provider of core platform services meets all the thresholds in paragraph 2, it shall notify the Commission without undue delay and at the latest 30 days thereof within three months after those thresholds are satisfied and provide it with the relevant information identified in paragraph 2.. That notification shall include the relevant information identified in paragraph 2 for each of the core platform services of the provider that meets the thresholds in paragraph 2 point (b). The notification shall be updated whenever other core platform services individually meet the thresholds in paragraph 2 point (b).
Amendment 144 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 – point f
Article 3 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 – point f
(f) other structural systemic market characteristics.
Amendment 145 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 7
Article 3 – paragraph 7
7. For each gatekeeper identified pursuant to paragraph 4 or paragraph 6, the Commission shall within 3 months identify the relevant undertaking to which it belongs and list the relevant core platform services that are provided within that same undertaking and which individually serve as an important gateway for business users to reach end users as referred to in paragraph 1(b).
Amendment 148 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
In respect of each of its core platform services identified pursuant to Article 3(7) and its ancillary services, a gatekeeper shall:
Amendment 152 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) allow business users and supplier to the gatekeeper’s ancillary service to offer the same products or services to end users through third party online intermediation services at prices or conditions that are different from those offered through the online intermediation services of the gatekeeper;
Amendment 154 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) allow business users to promote different offers to end users acquired via the core platform service, and to conclude contracts with these end users regardless of whether for that purpose they use the core platform services of the gatekeeper or not, and allow end users to access and use, through the core platform services of the gatekeeper, content, subscriptions, features or other items by using the software application of a business user, where these items have been acquired by the end users from the relevant business user without using the core platform services of the gatekeeper;
Amendment 155 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) refrain from directly or indirectly preventing or restricting business users or supplier to the gatekeeper’s ancillary service from raising issues with any relevant public authority relating to any practice of gatekeepers;
Amendment 164 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In respect of each of its core platform services identified pursuant to Article 3(7), ain accordance with Article 3(7) and its ancillary services including distribution, the gatekeeper shall:
Amendment 165 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) refrain from using, in competition with business users and ancillary service (notably distribution) suppliers, any data not n-publicly available, which is generated through activities by those business users or suppliers, including by the end users of these business users, of its core platform services or provided by those business users or suppliers of its core platform services or by the end users of these business users;
Amendment 170 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) allow the installation and effective use of third party software applications or software application stores using, or interoperating with, operating systems of that gatekeeper and allow these software applications or software application stores to be accessed by means other than the core platform services of that gatekeeper. The gatekeeper shall not be prevented from taking proportionate measures to ensure that third party software applications or software application stores do not endanger the integrity of the hardware or operating system provided by the gatekeeper;. This should be without prejudice to the role gatekeepers play in the fight against illegal content online.
Amendment 175 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) refrain from treating more favourably in ranking services and products offered by the gatekeeper itself or by any third party belonging to the same undertaking compared to similar services or products of othirder partyies and apply fair and non-discriminatory conditions to such ranking;
Amendment 180 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(f a) Allow end users of technologically protected digital content or digital service, legally acquired through third party services, access to and interoperability with the hardware or software features that are used by that gatekeeper when providing a similar technologically protected digital content or digital service; and allow end users of technologically protected digital content or digital service acquired through that gatekeeper access to and interoperability with the hardware or software features that are used by third party when providing a similar technologically protected digital content or digital service. Gatekeepers’ suppliers, as well as third-party hardware providers should have the possibility to require gatekeepers to provide the necessary interoperability information to comply with the purpose of this Regulation.
Amendment 182 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) provide effective portability of data generated through the activity of a business user or generated by goods and services provided by a supplier of ancillary services notably distribution or an end user and shall, in particular, provide tools for end users to facilitate the exercise of data portability, in line with Regulation EU 2016/679, including by the provision of continuous and real-time access ;
Amendment 186 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) provide business users, or third parties authorised by a business user, free of charge, with effective, high-quality, continuous and real-time access and use of aggregated or non-aggregated data, that is provided for or generated in the context of the use of the relevant core and ancillary platform services by those business users and the end users engaging with the products orand services provided by those business users;, to user businesses and supplier of ancillary and notably distribution services, for personal data, provide access and use only where directly connected with the use effectuated by the end user in respect of the products or services offered by the relevant business user through the relevant core platform service, and when the end user opts in to such sharing with a consent in the sense of the Regulation (EU) 2016/679; ;
Amendment 192 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. For the purposes of point (a) of paragraph 1, data that is not publicly available shall include any aggregated and non-aggregated data generated by business users or generated by goods and services provided by a supplier to the gatekeeper’s ancillary services notably distribution, that can be inferred from, or collected through, the commercial activities of business users or their customers on the core platform, distribution or other ancillary service of the gatekeeper.
Amendment 258 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) The exemptions from liability established in this Regulation should not apply where, instead of confining itself to providing the services neutrally, by a merely technical and, automatic and passive processing of the information provided by the recipient of the service, the provider of intermediary services plays an active role of such a kind as to give it knowledge of, or control over, that information. Those exemptions should accordingly not be available in respect of liability relating to information provided not by the recipient of the service but by the provider of intermediary service itself, including where the information has been developed under the editorial responsibility of that provider. The provider of intermediary services is considered to play an active role when it optimises, promotes, classifies, organises and references the content, regardless of whether this is automated or not.
Amendment 347 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) In order to achieve the objectives of this Regulation, and in particular to improve the functioning of the internal market and ensure a safe and transparent online environment, it is necessary to establish a clear, effective and balanced set of harmonised due diligence obligations for providers of intermediary services. Those obligations should aim in particular to guarantee different public policy objectives such as the safety and trust of the recipients of the service, including minors and vulnerable users, protect the relevant fundamental rights enshrined in the Charter, to ensure meaningful accountability of those providers and to empower recipients and other affected parties, whilst facilitating the necessary oversight by competent authorities.
Amendment 381 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) Providers of hosting services play a particularly important role in tackling illegal content online, as they store information provided by and at the request of the recipients of the service and typically give other recipients access thereto, sometimes on a large scale. It is important that all providers of hosting services, regardless of their size, put in place user-friendly notice and action mechanisms that facilitate the notification of specific items of information that the notifying party considers to be illegal content to the provider of hosting services concerned ('notice'), pursuant to which that provider can decide, based on its own assessment, whether or not it agrees with that assessment and wishes to remove or disable access to that content ('action'). Provided the requirements on notices are met, it should be possible for individuals or entities to notify multiple specific items of allegedly illegal content through a single notice. It may also be possible for online platforms to prevent a content that has already been identified as illegal and that has been removed on the basis of a prior notice, from reappearing. The obligation to put in place notice and action mechanisms should apply, for instance, to file storage and sharing services, web hosting services, advertising servers and paste bins, in as far as they qualify as providers of hosting services covered by this Regulation.
Amendment 391 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) Where a hosting service provider decides to remove or disable information provided by a recipient of the service, for instance following receipt of a notice or acting on its own initiative, including through the use of automated means, that provider should prevent future uploads of already notified illegal content resulting from a valid notice and action procedure and should inform the recipient of its decision, the reasons for its decision and the available redress possibilities to contest the decision, in view of the negative consequences that such decisions may have for the recipient, including as regards the exercise of its fundamental right to freedom of expression. That obligation should apply irrespective of the reasons for the decision, in particular whether the action has been taken because the information notified is considered to be illegal content or incompatible with the applicable terms and conditions. Available recourses to challenge the decision of the hosting service provider should always include judicial redress.
Amendment 409 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46
Recital 46
(46) Action against illegal content can be taken more quickly and reliably where online platforms take the necessary measures to ensure that notices submitted by trusted flaggers through the notice and action mechanisms required by this Regulation are treated with priority, without prejudice to the requirement to process and decide upon all notices submitted under those mechanisms in a timely, diligent, effective and objective manner. Such trusted flagger status should only be awarded to entities, and not individuals, that have demonstrated, among other things, that they have particular expertise and competence in tackling illegal content, that they represent collective interesthave significant legitimate interest and a proven record in flagging illegal content with a high rate of accuracy and that they have demonstrated their competence in detecting, identifying and notifying illegal content or represent collective interests or general interest to prevent infringements of Union law or provide redress and that they work in a diligent and objective manner. Such entities can also be public in nature, such as, for terrorist content, internet referral units of national law enforcement authorities or of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (‘Europol’) or they can be non- governmental organisations and semi- public bodies, such as the organisations part of the INHOPE network of hotlines for reporting child sexual abuse material and organisations committed to notifying illegal racist and xenophobic expressions online. For intellectual property rights, organisations of industry andindividual right-holders, their representatives, duly mandated third parties organisations of industry and other independent entities that have a specific expertise and act in the best interests of right- holders could be awarded trusted flagger status, where they have demonstrated that they meet the applicable conditions. The same should be granted to applicants within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 608/2013 or in case of complaints pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 so as to ensure that existing rules regarding custom enforcement or consumer protection are effectively implemented to online sale. The rules of this Regulation on trusted flaggers should not be understood to prevent online platforms from giving similar treatment to notices submitted by entities or individuals that have not been awarded trusted flagger status under this Regulation, from otherwise cooperating with other entities, in accordance with the applicable law, including this Regulation and Regulation (EU) 2016/794 of the European Parliament and of the Council.43 __________________ 43Regulation (EU) 2016/794 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) and replacing and repealing Council Decisions 2009/371/JHA, 2009/934/JHA, 2009/935/JHA, 2009/936/JHA and 2009/968/JHA, OJ L 135, 24.5.2016, p. 53
Amendment 424 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47
Recital 47
(47) The misuse of services of online platforms by frequently providing manifestlyor disseminating illegal content or by frequently submitting manifestly unfounded notices or complaints under the mechanisms and systems, respectively, established under this Regulation undermines trust and harms the rights and legitimate interests of the parties concerned. Therefore, there is a need to put in place appropriate and proportionate safeguards against such misuse. Information should be considered to be manifestly illegal content and notices or complaints should be considered manifestly unfounded where it is evident to a layperson, without any substantive analysis, that the content is illegal respectively that the notices or complaints are unfounded. Under certain conditions, online platforms should temporarily suspend their relevant activities in respect of the person engaged in abusive behaviour. This is without prejudice to the freedom by online platforms to determine their terms and conditions and establish stricter measures in the case of manifestly illegal content related to serious crimes. For reasons of transparency, this possibility should be set out, clearly and in sufficiently detail, in the terms and conditions of the online platforms. Redress should always be open to the decisions taken in this regard by online platforms and they should be subject to oversight by the competent Digital Services Coordinator. The rules of this Regulation on misuse should not prevent online platforms from taking other measures to address the provision of illegal content by recipients of their service or other misuse of their services, in accordance with the applicable Union and national law. Those rules are without prejudice to any possibility to hold the persons engaged in misuse liable, including for damages, provided for in Union or national law.
Amendment 434 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49
Recital 49
(49) In order to contribute to a safe, trustworthy and transparent online environment for consumers and other users, as well as for other interested parties such as competing traders and holders of intellectual property rights, and to deter traders from selling he selling and dissemination of products orand services in violation of the applicable rules, online platforms allowing consum all providers of intermediary services, including hosting providers, domain name registrars, providers tof conclude distance contracts with tratent delivery networks, proxy and reverse proxy providers, online marketplaces, online payment service providers and online advertising service providers should ensure that such tradtheir business customers are traceable. The tradbusiness customer should therefore be required to provide certain essential information to the online platform or provider of intermediary services, including for purposes of promoting messages on or offering products. That requirement should also be applicable to tradbusiness customers that promote messages on products or services on behalf of brands, based on underlying agreements. Those online platformProviders of intermediary services should store all information in a secure manner for a reasonable period of time that does not exceed what is necessary, so that it can be accessed and verified, in accordance with the applicable law, including on the protection of personal data, by the providers of intermediary services, public authorities and private parties with a legitimate interest, including through the orders to provide information referred to in this Regulation.
Amendment 444 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50
Recital 50
(50) To ensure an efficient and adequate application of that obligation, without imposing any disproportionate burdens, the online platforms covproviders of intermediary services should make reasonable efforts to verify the reliability of the information provided by the traders concernedir business customers, in particular by using freely available official online databases and online interfaces, such as national trade registers and the VAT Information Exchange System45 , or by requesting the traders concernedir business customers to provide trustworthy supporting documents, such as copies of identity documents, certified bank statements, company certificates and trade register certificates. They may also use other sources, available for use at a distance, which offer a similar degree of reliability for the purpose of complying with this obligation. However, the online platforms covproviders of intermediary services should not be required to engage in excessive or costly online fact-finding exercises or to carry out verifications on the spot. Nor should such online platformproviders of intermediary services, which have made the reasonable efforts required by this Regulation, be understood as guaranteeing the reliability and accuracy of the information towards consumer or other interested parties. Such online platforms shoulproviders of intermediary services should update the information they hold on a risk-sensitive basis, and at least once a year and also design and organise their online interface in a way that enables tradheir business customers to comply with their obligations under Union law, in particular the requirements set out in Articles 6 and 8 of Directive 2011/83/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council46 , Article 7 of Directive 2005/29/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council47 and Article 3 of Directive 98/6/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council48 . __________________ 45 https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/ vieshome.do?selectedLanguage=en 46Directive 2011/83/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 on consumer rights, amending Council Directive 93/13/EEC and Directive 1999/44/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Directive 85/577/EEC and Directive 97/7/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council 47Directive 2005/29/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2005 concerning unfair business-to- consumer commercial practices in the internal market and amending Council Directive 84/450/EEC, Directives 97/7/EC, 98/27/EC and 2002/65/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EC) No 2006/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (‘Unfair Commercial Practices Directive’) 48Directive 98/6/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 1998 on consumer protection in the indication of the prices of products offered to consumers
Amendment 670 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) ‘business customer’ means: - legal entities, except any entity which qualifies as a large undertaking as defined in Article 3(4) of Directive 2013/34 of the European Parliament and the Council; - any natural person that purchases a type or amount of service indicative of, or otherwise indicates, the intent to operate a business online or contracts for the purchase of more than €10,000 of services provided by the intermediary service provider in a one-year period;
Amendment 672 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point f – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point f – introductory part
(f) ‘intermediary service’ means one of the following information society services:
Amendment 678 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point f – indent 3 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point f – indent 3 a (new)
- an online platform as defined in point (h) of this Regulation;
Amendment 688 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) ‘illegal content’ means any information,, which, in itself or by its reference to an activity, including the sale of products or provision of servicesillegal content, products, services or activity, is not in compliance with Union law or the law of a Member State, irrespective of the precise subject matter or nature of that law;
Amendment 758 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) upon obtaining such knowledge or awareness, acts expeditiously toand permanently removes or to disables access to the illegal content; expeditiously means immediately or as fast as possible and in any event no later than within 30 minutes where the illegal content pertains to the broadcast of a live sports or entertainment event.
Amendment 775 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Paragraph 1 shall not apply when the provider of intermediary services engages in illegal activities.
Amendment 784 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Providers of intermediary services shall not be deemed ineligible for the exemptions from liability referred to in Articles 3, 4 and 5 solely because they carry out voluntary own-initiative investigations or other activities aimed at detecting, identifying and removing, or disabling of access to, illegal content, or take the necessary measures to comply with the requirements of Union law, including those set outwhen they engage in or facilitate illegal activities or when they do not comply with the due diligence obligations laid down in this Regulation.
Amendment 965 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12 a (new)
Amendment 1012 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13 a (new)
Amendment 1133 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 b (new)
Article 15 b (new)
Article 15b Notification of suspicions of serious criminal offences 1. Where a provider of hosting services becomes aware of any information giving rise to a suspicion that a serious criminal offence involving a threat to the life or safety of persons has taken place, is taking place or is likely to take place, it shall promptly inform the law enforcement or judicial authorities of the Member State or Member States concerned of its suspicion and provide all relevant information available. 2. Where provider of hosting services cannot identify with reasonable certainty the Member State concerned, it shall inform the law enforcement authorities of the Member State in which it is established or has its legal representative or shall inform Europol. For the purpose of this Article, the Member State concerned shall be the Member State where the serious criminal offence is suspected to have taken place, to be taking place or to likely take place, or the Member State where the suspected offender resides or is located, or the Member State where the victim of the suspected serious criminal offence resides or is located. For the purpose of this Article, each Member State shall notify to the Commission the list of its competent law enforcement or judicial authorities.
Amendment 151 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) Considering that the cultural and creative sectors and industries have been hit particularly hard by the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic due to, amongst other things, the closure of cinemas, theatres and other cultural venues, the sudden stop of ticket sales and low advertisement sales, the Union and its Member States should earmark at least 2% of the Recovery and Resilience Facility for the support of these sectors, which are of utmost importance for the economies, social cohesion, tourism and recreation.
Amendment 21 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Citation 5
— having regard to the Concluding Observations of the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD Committee) of 2 October 2015 on the initial report of the European Union, including those on the European Union institutions’ compliance with the Convention as public administrations,
Amendment 63 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Citation 28 a (new)
- having regard to the exploratory opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee requested by the European Parliament on the situation of women with disabilities,
Amendment 65 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Citation 28 b (new)
- having regard to the European Ombudsman’s strategic inquiries into how the European Commission ensures that persons with disabilities can access its websites (OI/6/2017/EA), how the European Commission treats persons with disabilities under the Joint Sickness Insurance Scheme for EU staff (OI/4/2016/EA) and the Decision in the joint inquiry in cases 1337/2017/EA and 1338/2017/EA on the accessibility for visually impaired candidates of selection procedures to recruit EU civil servants, organised by the European Personnel Selection Office,
Amendment 71 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Recital A
A. whereas, as full citizens, all persons with disabilities have equal rights in all fields of life (including access to open labour market and education) and are entitled to inalienable dignity, equal treatment, independent living, autonomy and full participation in society, respecting and valuating their input to social and economic progress of Europe;
Amendment 110 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Recital G a (new)
Amendment 144 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Paragraph 1
1. Aacknowledges the advancement in the implementation of the UNCRPD brought about by the European Disability Strategy 2010-2020; and calls on the Commission to continue the work by building upon and integrating what has been achieved and by upscaling the presentits commitment to the rights of persons with disabilities through the Strategy;
Amendment 162 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Paragraph 2 – indent 1
- with clearly designated priority areas covering all the provisions of the UNCRPD in all areas of EU policy and addressing the Concluding Observations of the UNCRPD Committee adopted in 2015,
Amendment 174 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Paragraph 2 – indent 4
- reflecting the diversity of persons with disabilities and their needs,
Amendment 187 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Paragraph 2 – indent 5
- mainstreaming the rights of the childrenpersons with disabilities into all policies and areas,
Amendment 194 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Paragraph 2 – indent 5 a (new)
- giving special attention to wellbeing and equal opportunities for children with disabilities inter alia via ensuring unreserved access to childcare and education and supporting families with children with disabilities,
Amendment 210 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Paragraph 2 – indent 8
- allocating an adequate budget for the implementation of the post-2020 Strategy; and ensuring continuity of financing in the New Multiannual Financial Framework,
Amendment 213 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Paragraph 2 – indent 8 a (new)
- recognising and addressing the multiple and intersectional forms of discrimination they may face,
Amendment 217 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Paragraph 2 – indent 8 b (new)
- accelerating work on mutual recognition of disability status between EU Member States in all areas,
Amendment 218 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Paragraph 2 – indent 8 c (new)
- implementing the EU Disability Card to all EU Member States to ensure recognition of disability while moving across the EU and secure freedom of movement, access to culture, education and work for people with disabilities,
Amendment 219 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Paragraph 2 – indent 8 d (new)
Amendment 220 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Paragraph 2 – indent 8 e (new)
- acknowledging the evolution of new technologies and its potential for persons with disabilities including ICT applications,
Amendment 221 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Paragraph 2 – indent 8 f (new)
- supporting independent living programmes especially for people with intellectual disabilities by promoting supported employment and supported housing;
Amendment 222 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Paragraph 2 – indent 8 g (new)
- targeting adult people with disabilities with a special attention to the intellectually disabled and their future after the death of the attendant;
Amendment 238 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Calls the Commission to ensure the inclusion of a gender-based and intersectional approach to combat the multiple forms of discrimination faced by women and girls with disabilities, and urges the European Union and those Member States which have not done so already to accede to the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (Istanbul Convention);
Amendment 245 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Calls for the post 2020 Strategy to set out an interinstitutional structure to oversee its implementation; urges that Disability Focal Points be present in all Commission Directorates General and agencies and in all EU institutions, with the central Focal Point located within the Commission’s General Secretariat; stresses that an interinstitutional mechanism exist to ensure collaboration between the Commission, the Parliament and the Council, with their respective Presidents meeting at the start of each mandate;
Amendment 252 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to prepare the post-2020 Strategy with the close and systematic involvement of persons with disabilities and of their representative organisations, and to ensure their accessible and meaningful participation in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the post-2020 Strategy also through funding their capacity-building;
Amendment 291 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to systematically mainstream the rights of persons with disabilities in all the relevant EU laws, policies and programmes; urges the full integration of the disability-rights perspective in the Gender Equality Strategy, the Youth Guarantee, the Green New Deal, the Child Guarantee and the forthcoming Green paper on Ageing, and stresses the need for a Disability Rights Guarantee to assist persons with disabilities into employment, traineeships, job placements and further education;
Amendment 309 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Stresses the fact that people with disabilites are more exposed to the risk of poverty and social exclusion than those without;
Amendment 316 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to safeguard the UNCRPD-compliant use of EU funds and to ensure that EU funds will not contribute to the construction or refurbishment of institutional care settings nor invest in structures that are inaccessible to persons with disabilities. Furthermore, funds should actively be invested in research to develop better and more affordable assistive technology for persons with disabilities and towards increasing the participation of persons with disabilities in all EU funded programmes;
Amendment 337 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Amendment 362 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission and Member States to develop a comprehensive campaign in accessible format with engagement of media to raise awareness of the UN CRPD, rights and needs of persons with disabilities as well as barriers they face among the persons with disabilities and the society in general;
Amendment 393 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Calls on the European Commission to ensure that the Strategy includes the end of violence against persons with disabilities as one of its main objectives, paying particular attention to gender-based violence, including forced sterilisation, forced institutionalisation, forced treatment and violence;
Amendment 402 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10 b. Urges the Commission and the Member States to make the EU a leader in promoting the rights of persons with disabilities, including marginalised groups with disabilities, such as women and girls with disabilities, through its external action;
Amendment 437 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Calls on the Commission to include a section on European Union institutions as public administrations to ensure that they comply with the UN CRPD in all respects, which includes making available the necessary resources, focal points, coordination mechanisms, internal policies, accessible infrastructure such as buildings, communications (including in sign language and Braille), websites and ICT applications, as well as permanent mechanisms to consult actively and effectively with representative organisations of persons with disabilities, positive actions and anti-discrimination safeguards that are necessary for the successful implementation of the Strategy and of the CRPD both in the EU at large as well as within the EU institutions and agencies;
Amendment 447 #
2019/2975(RSP)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Calls on all Member States to develop their own national disability strategies for promoting disability equality mainstreaming and address the implementation of the UN CRPD;
Amendment 24 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas COVID-19 is having a severe impact on cultural and creative industries’ infrastructure and whereas there is a need to coordinate a joint initiative to develop sustainable practices in these sectors and to allow for the eligibility of costs related to “greening” the activities related to project support;
Amendment 41 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Highlights the importance of Erasmus+, the European Solidarity Corps and Creative Europe for the promotion of European culture; emphasises the positive impact of mobility, tourism and culture on our economies; encourages the participants and project developers of the three programmes to resume their activities post-pandemic in a sustainable way in order to engage with, and learn from, each other while improving local economies;
Amendment 65 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the main stakeholders in the programmes to inform participants of, and actively promote, examples of good practice which they can employ in their everyday lives, as well as to inform the participants of the environmental impact of their actions, perhaps by means of a digital application;
Amendment 71 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Encourages the national agencies and project developers to improve the sustainability of their projects, such as by considering sustainable promotional material and by encouraging participants to create sustainable consumption habits;
Amendment 119 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Urges that, under the Sport section, encouragement be given to joint projects with sports associations on the subject of the environment and nature protection as well as the use of innovative tools to promote green sport;
Amendment 121 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Urges the European Commission to promote opportunities within other relevant programmes, such as the Structural Funds and Horizon Europe, in order to promote projects focusing on innovations in sport that contribute to sustainable development, sustainable sport infrastructure and sustainable sport events;
Amendment 122 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Considers that the Commission should focus on the sustainable participation of ESC volunteers in the organisation of sport events;
Amendment 149 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission to develop a sector-specific strategy and to publish a ‘good environmental practice’ guide covering audiovisual and cultural production, dissemination and event organisation, with a particular focus on transport, energy and waste management and with the aim of making the practices concerned standard for all projects financed by the programme;
Amendment 4 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 31 a (new)
Citation 31 a (new)
- having regard to the 2018 Leeuwarden Declaration on the adaptive reuse of built heritage31a, _________________ 31ahttps://www.ace- cae.eu/uploads/tx_jidocumentsview/LEEU WARDEN_STATEMENT_FINAL_EN- NEW.pdf
Amendment 18 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas EYCH´s activities were focused on youth generation and on interactive and creative projects;
Amendment 19 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
Amendment 20 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas one of the achievements of the EYCH was the establishment of a European stakeholder network with lasting ties; whereas this network should be sustainable and durable;
Amendment 25 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas EYCH 2018 demonstrated that the cultural heritage can provide basis for international projects involving citizens of all categories of age and liaising them with experts; whereas these projects proved to be a good tool of raising awareness of common European cultural history;
Amendment 28 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas the recent COVID-19 crisis highlighted new risks and dangers arising from globalisation and mass tourism; whereas in the time of pandemic, digital tools are the only possible way to visit and enjoy the cultural heritage;
Amendment 31 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas within the ongoing negotiation on MFF 2021-2027 a window of opportunity is open for setting-up new and favourable terms for investments to cultural heritage from the European Structural and Investment Funds;
Amendment 34 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that cultural heritage is an invaluable resource, enabling us to reflect on history and helping to identify not only different memories, but also the common threads that bind us all, thus promoting diversity, cohesion, solidarity and understanding and developing intellectual capacities of individuals in society; considers the cultural heritage as the important source of pleasure, intellectual satisfaction and place of active relaxation;
Amendment 49 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Welcomes the Commission´s initiative “Cultural Heritage In Action”, as a legacy of EYCH 2018, and the peer- learning programme for local and regional policymakers to exchange knowledge on cultural heritage; stresses its preparedness to monitor and support the programme if it proves successful;
Amendment 62 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Believes that the House of European History should become a knowledge and collaboration hub for young researchers, teachers and students from across the EU;
Amendment 102 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Reiterates that in new situations challenging for society, such as pandemic crisis, readiness for limited freedom of movement and ability to use distant and virtual communication tools are crucial elements for preserving cultural life of a society; stresses the need of digitalisation of cultural heritage in order to provide remote and online access to audience;
Amendment 124 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Amendment 130 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the Commission to adopt a more integrated approach towards cultural heritage, treating tangible, intangible, natural and digital heritage as interconnected and inseparable and for that purpose to refer to the UNESCO standards;
Amendment 148 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Calls for support to establishment and functioning of a network of the European Heritage Label sites;
Amendment 149 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 b (new)
Paragraph 25 b (new)
25b. Highlights the potential of the Creative Europe programme in terms of building ties between living art and tangible and intangible cultural heritage, and of the European Solidarity Corps in terms of solidarity and volunteering projects aimed at preserving and sustainable use of cultural heritage in Europe;
Amendment 153 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Calls on maximising the potential of the European Structural and Investment funds in preserving the cultural heritage; supports the idea, as expressed in the Parliament´s position on future ERDF, that investment into culture and tourism infrastructure shall be considered small scale and eligible for support, if the ERDF co-financing does not exceed EUR 10 000 000, and that the ceiling shall be raised to EUR 20 000 000 in the case of infrastructure considered to be world cultural heritage within the meaning of Article 1 of the1972 UNESCO Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage;
Amendment 155 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 b (new)
Paragraph 26 b (new)
26b. Calls on the Commission to determine and organise the next European Year of Cultural Heritage in order to enhance the importance of our common culture legacy for today´s as well as for the future generations; recommends the next European Year of Cultural Heritage to take place in 2023, thus reflecting the five year cycle;
Amendment 7 #
2019/2186(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the platform economy has become an integral and rapidly growing part of the European transport, hospitality and delivery sector;
Amendment 26 #
2019/2186(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas precarious self-self-employment and other flexible forms of employment in the platform sector is increasing, particularly for low-skilled platform-determined on-location work1 , including driving and delivery; _________________ 1Eurofound (2018), Employment and working conditions of selected types of platform work, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg.including driving and delivery;
Amendment 29 #
2019/2186(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas many platform workers, such as ride-hailing drivers or couriers, belong to social groups often discriminated against on grounds of nationality, ethnicity, education background, fluency in local language, gender or age in the labour market, and platforms have been able to offer them professional opportunities;
Amendment 58 #
2019/2186(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that the unfair competitive advantages of the platform economy over the traditional economy, based on social dumping and tax avoidance and evasion, are unacceptable leads to growing popularity of flexible models of employment; stresses the need for the Commission to develop a common set of rules at EU level to bring clarity and certainty to businesses and workers across the continent;
Amendment 70 #
2019/2186(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to come up with a strategy to align the working conditions of platform workers with those of regularand self- employed with those of employees working within the traditional model of employeesment, with full respect for the diversity of national labour market models and, the autonomy of social partners and labour market demands;
Amendment 74 #
2019/2186(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Stresses that access to social protection should be equal for all workers, regardless of the type of their work – be it employment, self-employment, or micro- entrepreneurship; those safety nets shall include access to sick-leave, holidays, pensions, insurance and unemployment benefits; in order to enable this, platforms should be allowed to pay and deduct mandatory social contributions on behalf of self-employed contractors;
Amendment 85 #
2019/2186(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Member States to consider the need for nationalCommission to increase legal certainty for platforms and self-employed by developing a clear definitions of self-employed workers, with a rebuttable legal presumption that places the burden of proof on platforms to prove that their workers are not in fact employeesment, including the contractor's level of control, flexibility to decide when and where to work, possibility to chose multiple employers, as well as the ability to adapt plans in real time;
Amendment 91 #
2019/2186(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. encourages the Commission to issue recommendations to the Member States on how to simplify legal and taxation structures surrounding self- employment;
Amendment 92 #
2019/2186(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 108 #
2019/2186(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises the need for transparency and non-discrimination in transport and, tourism, hospitality and delivery platforms, specifically regarding algorithms that affect service, allocation of tasks, pricing, and advertising, and the key operating principles behind their technology, as well as the security of data;
Amendment 123 #
2019/2186(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the Commission’s intention to modify EU competition rules to ensure that platform workers and the bogus self-employed gain access to collective bargainingthe self-employed and contractors gain possibility to join associations that represent contractors in order to engage in dialogue on cooperation models with platforms;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2169(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that the EU institutions must evaluate existing programmes before drafting new EU legislation so that measures that do not work are not re- launchedCalls on the European Commission to evaluate existing programmes and data in the field of education, culture and media in order to be able to adopt a new Action Plan for Equality in due time, having a clear strategy on how to address persisting gender inequality in the cultural and creative sectors, in media, education and sports by implementing, among others, the measures proposed in the new strategy "A Union of Equality: Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025" from 5 March 2020;
Amendment 3 #
2019/2169(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers it imperative to take care alls on the European Commission to build on past initiatives launched by the Creative Europe Media Sub-Programme to devise a strategy with indicators, objectives and monitoring sport that a change in gender identity does not lead to a biological man competing against a biological woman, because this would further disadvantage women in sportystem including the production of regular statistics assessing the evolution of the situation at European level, the adoption of specific measures fostering gender balance across the existing schemes, and a structured dialogue with relevant stakeholders;
Amendment 5 #
2019/2169(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that mothers and fathers should receive more social recognition for caring for their children and parenting, taking iNotes with concern that women are still underrepresented in sport, both in participation and in governance; emphasises that although the number of women actively involved in sport has significantly increased, only 20%-30% of all sports coaches in Europe are women; stresses that the gender pay gap in sport is persistento accountnd even greater thatn they are investing in the future of society by raising and bringing up their childrenverage gender pay gap at the highest levels; stresses that there are still significant differences in the media coverage of sport;
Amendment 6 #
2019/2169(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Takes the view that the national statistical offices of thCalls on Member States to foster initiatives that encourage gender equality and equal participation in decision- making roles in sports, enable Mfember States should, if possible, check wheale athletes to reconcile their a gender-based value for invisible work in the area of solidarity between gefamily and professional sporting life, and seek to reduce the gender-based remunerations gap and the contribution of this work to national GDP is included in the respective national calculation systemaward disparities, as well as any kind of stereotypes and harassment in sports;
Amendment 7 #
2019/2169(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that the importance of local and regional authorities in promoting equal opportunities for men and women should be emphasisedCalls on Member States, in cooperation with their gender equality bodies, to work closely with sports organisations to pay particular attention to the gender dimension by encouraging female participation in sports from the earliest age, as well as in its governance structures;
Amendment 8 #
2019/2169(INI)
7. Believes that the reservations expressed by some Member States against the Istanbul Convention should be respected, and Member States should not be Calls on Member States to strive for more gender balance in education as in most Member States women represent vast majority of education fields graduates and women are over-reprevsented from addressing the societal problem of gender-based violence between persons using existing tools.as teachers; empowering girls through education should find a balanced way across all sectors and fields, including STEM areas where women are under- represented;
Amendment 10 #
2019/2169(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Encourages the Commission and Member States to ensure the creation of mechanisms throughout the education system to facilitate the promotion, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of gender equality in educational institutions;
Amendment 12 #
2019/2169(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Highlights the fact that although women in the field of media at graduate level constitute a substantial workforce, they are underrepresented in management and top-level positions; considers that both public and private media services have a responsibility to ensure equality between women and men and prevent any discrimination; calls on the Member States to develop policy incentives to reduce barriers to women’s access to management posts and leadership in media organisations; Notes that female participation on an equal level with men in reporting content and serving information sources is crucial not only for reasons of representation, but also for reasons of equal opportunities and the full recognition of their expertise and knowledge;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2164(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that, ofRecalls that women are an untapped resource even in emerging fields, such as digital, AI and ICT, with women accounting for just 16% of the almost 18 million scientists and engineers in the EU, 59 % are men and 41 % are womenpeople working in ICT in Europe; notes that increasing the number of women in the digital sector has the potential to contribute to women’s financial empowerment, resulting in the reduction of the total gender pay gap and the enhancement of women’s financial independence; emphasises that by integrating more women into the digital jobs market, there is potential fora €16 billion GDP boost to the European economy;
Amendment 2 #
2019/2164(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Points out that by not achieving a critical mass of women in these fields, there will be a skew in research done, resulting in a gender bias in, for example, Artificial Intelligence; stresses that further research in the digital economy must be gender sensitive and must fully take the gender perspective into account;
Amendment 4 #
2019/2164(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the fact that there are major disparities in the EU with regard to schoolgirls’ attitude to STEM careers, with only four out of every 100 schoolgirls in Finland, for instance, seeking a STEM career, while that figure is four times higher in Latvia, and therefore proposes that more be learnt about the reasons for such disparities and therefore proposes that best practices should be exchanged among Member States how to attract more girls into STEM, with the European Union having a facilitating and coordinating function;
Amendment 5 #
2019/2164(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 7 #
2019/2164(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that many jobs will be lost as a result of AI in future, affecting women and men to the same extent, which ought to be factored in to education policy now as a matter of urgencythe effects and the impact of the development and increase of AI in the labour market and education systems require a particular focus on how it will affect women`s education and career paths and choices made by girls;
Amendment 8 #
2019/2164(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Calls on the Member States to advance education, training and maintenance of new digital skills and capacities, with a special focus on girls, through training and life-long learning, and to prioritise diversity and inclusion in STEM to enhance equal opportunities in the economy and in business;
Amendment 9 #
2019/2164(INI)
5 b. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to enable the exploitation of EU funds and programmes, including Erasmus+, to effectively support lifelong learning and training in this regard;
Amendment 10 #
2019/2164(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Emphasises the need to collect gender-disaggregated data, to exploit and better target the Digital Agenda and the Digital Single Market Strategy to address the gender gap, and to foster the full integration of women into the sector, which certainly starts with education;
Amendment 11 #
2019/2164(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Urges the Commission and Member States to encourage young people with a STEM training qualification to become entrepreneurs set up their own businesses, in particular in the digital and tech sector, and to support them in the process, women already being just as successful with of becoming tech leaders; urges the Commission to ensure equal access of women and men to all sorts of EU funding to STEM related projects and start-ups as men;
Amendment 12 #
2019/2164(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Is convinced that additional and greater incentives for both companies and women for role models, mentoring programmes and career paths both at national and European level can challenge gender stereotypes and bias and increase the visibility of women and the promotion of their access to these sectors;
Amendment 13 #
2019/2164(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Welcomes the Pilot Project “Girls 4 STEM in Europe” adopted by the Commission in 2019 with the objective of promoting STEM to girls and fully supports its action of creating a network between schools, universities and companies across Europe as a platform to exchange best practices and asks the Commission to present the results of the Pilot Project to the European Parliament;
Amendment 14 #
2019/2164(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Encourages Member States to back initiatives forand the European Union to develop a strategy on how to support and promote the networking of women in STEM education and occupations and for fostering cooperation between industry and higher education institutions such as schools and universities.
Amendment 3 #
2017/0123(COD)
Council position
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009 requires undertakings to conduct effectively and continuously their operations with the appropriate technical equipment and facilities at an operating centre situated in the Member State of establishment, and it allows for additional requirements at national level, the most common of which being a requirement to have parking spaces available in the Member State of establishment. However, those, unevenly applied, requirements have not been sufficient to ensure a genuine link with that Member State in order to efficiently fight letter-box companies and to reduce the risk of systematic cabotage and nomadic drivers organised from an undertaking to which the vehicles do not return. Considering that, in order to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market in the area of transport, specific rules on the right of establishment and the provision of services may be necessary, it is appropriate to further harmonise the establishment requirements and to strengthen the requirements linked to the presence of the vehicles used by the transport operator in the Member State of establishment. Defining a clear minimum interval within which the vehicle has to return also contributes to ensuring that those vehicles can be correctly maintained with the technical equipment situated in the Member State of establishment and facilitates controls. The cycle for such returns should be synchronised with the obligation on the transport undertaking in Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council6 to organise its operations in a manner that enables the driver to return home at least every four weeks, so that both obligations can be fulfilled through the return of the driver together with the vehicle at least every second four week cycle. This synchronisation strengthens the right of the driver to return and reduces the risk that the vehicle has to return only to fulfil this new establishment requirement. However, the requirement to return to the Member State of establishment should not require a specific number of operations to be conducted in the Member State of establishment or otherwise limit the operators possibility to provide services throughout the internal market. _____________________________ 6 the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 on the harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to road transport and amending Council Regulations (EEC) No 3821/85 and (EC) No 2135/98 and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 3820/85 (OJ L 102, 11.4.2006, p. 1).Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 of
Amendment 5 #
2017/0123(COD)
Council position
Recital 21
Recital 21
Amendment 8 #
2017/0123(COD)
Council position
Recital 22
Recital 22
Amendment 11 #
2017/0123(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 14 #
2017/0123(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) on an ongoing basis, have at its regular disposal a number of vehicles that complying with the conditions laid down in point (e) and employ drivers who are normally based at anbased on the law applicable to operational centre inof that Member State, in both casese undertaking, proportionate to the volume of transport operations carried out by the undertaking.
Amendment 17 #
2017/0123(COD)
Council position
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a
Amendment 20 #
2017/0123(COD)
Council position
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009
Article 8 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 b (new)
(aa) the following paragraph is inserted: '2b. Hauliers are not allowed to carry out cabotage operations with the same vehicle or, in the case of a coupled combination, the motor vehicle of that same vehicle, in the same Member State within 48 hours following the end of its cabotage operation in that Member State.';
Amendment 24 #
2017/0123(COD)
Council position
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
National road haulage services carried out in the host Member State by a non-resident haulier shall only be deemed to comply with this Regulation if the haulier can produce clear evidence of the preceding international carriage and of each consecutive cabotage operation carried out. In the event that the vehicle has been in the territory of the host Member State within the period of four days preceding the international carriage, the haulier shall also produce clear evidence of all operations that were carried out during that period.;
Amendment 26 #
2017/0123(COD)
Council position
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Amendment 2 #
2017/0121(COD)
Council position
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11 a) In order to ensure efficient use of transport resources, take into account the operational realities and reduce the number of empty runs, which is an important element in achieving the objectives of the Paris agreement in relation to the reduction of CO2 emissions, a limited number of additional transport activities should be possible without triggering the posting rules. Such activities consist of operations performed during a period in the course of or following a bilateral international transport operation from the Member State of establishment and before the return journey to the Member State of establishment.
Amendment 4 #
2017/0121(COD)
Council position
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) When a driver is engaged in a combined transport operation, the nature of the service provided during the initial or final road leg is closely linked with the Member State of establishment if the road leg on its own is a bilateral transport operation. By contrast, when the transport operation during the road leg is carried out within the host Member State or as a non-bilateral international transport operation, there is a sufficient link with the territory of a host Member State and therefore the posting rules should apply.
Amendment 5 #
2017/0121(COD)
Council position
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Where a driver performs other types of operations, notably cabotage operations or non-bilateral international transport operations, there is a sufficient link to the territory of the host Member State. The link exists in case of cabotage operations as defined by Regulations (EC) No 1072/20096 and (EC) No 1073/20097 of the European Parliament and of the Council since the entire transport operation takes place in a host Member State and the service is thus closely linked to the territory of the host Member State. A non- bilateral international transport operation is characterised by the fact that the driver is engaged in international carriage outside of the Member State of establishment of the undertaking making the posting. The services performed are therefore linked with the host Member States concerned rather than with the Member State of establishment. In those cases, sector- specific rules are only required with regard to the administrative requirements and control measures. Nevertheless, until negotiations between the Union and relevant third countries as regards the application of rules equivalent to those laid down in this Directive will be concluded, certain number of cross-trade operations should be exempted from posting rules. _________________ 6Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 on common rules for access to the international road haulage market (OJ L 300, 14.11.2009, p. 72). 7Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 on common rules for access to the international market for coach and bus services, and amending Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 (OJ L 300, 14.11.2009, p. 88).
Amendment 7 #
2017/0121(COD)
Council position
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Union operators face growing competition from operators based in third countries. It is therefore of the utmost importance to ensure that Union operators are not discriminated against. According to Article 1(4) of Directive 96/71/EC, undertakings established in a non-member State must not be given more favourable treatment than undertakings established in a Member State. That principle should also apply with regard to the specific rules on posting provided for in this Directive. It should, in particular, apply when third country operators perform transport operations under bilateral or multilateral agreements granting access to the Union marketTherefore, taking into account the fact that the Union has already exercised its competence and adopted common specific rules on posting of drivers, it should begin negotiations with the relevant third countries with a view to the application of rules equivalent to those laid down in this Directive.
Amendment 11 #
2017/0121(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
For the purpose of this Directive, a bilateral transport operation in respect of goods means the movement of goods, based on a transport contractconsignment note, from the Member State of establishment, as defined in Article 2(8) of Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009, to another Member State or to a third country, or from another Member State or a third country to the Member State of establishment.
Amendment 12 #
2017/0121(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
In a bilateral transport operation, a Member State of establishment shall be either the place of origin where the transported goods are loaded or the place of destination where the goods are unloaded. Moreover, a bilateral transport operation may involve picking up of the goods at one or several loading points until their final delivery at one or several delivery points.
Amendment 14 #
2017/0121(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 15 #
2017/0121(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
For the purpose of this Directive, a cross- trade operation is the movement of goods, based on a consignment note, between two different Member States other than the Member State of establishment, as defined in Article 2(8) of Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009. Moreover, a cross-trade transport operation may involve picking up of the goods at one or several loading points until their final delivery at one or several delivery points.
Amendment 16 #
2017/0121(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 18 #
2017/0121(COD)
The exemptions for additional activities set out in the third and fourth subparagraphs of this paragraph shall apply only until the date from which smart tachographs complying with the requirement of recording border crossings and additional activities referred to in the first subparagraph of Article 8(1) of Regulation (EU) No 165/2014 are required to be fitted in the vehicles registered in a Member State for the first time, under the fourth subparagraph of Article 8(1) of that Regulation. From that date the exemptions for additional activities set out in the third and fourth subparagraphs of this paragraph shall apply solely to drivers using vehicles fitted with smart tachographs, as provided for in Articles 8, 9 and 10 of that Regulationnegotiations between the Union and relevant third countries as regards the application of rules equivalent to those laid down in this Directive will be concluded.
Amendment 20 #
2017/0121(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) picks up passengers in the Member State of establishment and sets them down in another Member State and/or a third country;
Amendment 22 #
2017/0121(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) picks up passengers in a Member State and/or a third country and sets them down in the Member State of establishment; or
Amendment 24 #
2017/0121(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) picks up and sets down passengers in the Member State of establishment for the purpose of carrying out local excursions in another Member State and/or a third country, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009.
Amendment 26 #
2017/0121(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Moreover, a bilateral transport operation in international occasional or regular carriage of passengers may involves picking up of passengers and /or setting passengers down more than once as specified in journey form or authorisation.
Amendment 27 #
2017/0121(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 30 #
2017/0121(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 32 #
2017/0121(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 8
Article 1 – paragraph 8
8. A posting shall, for the purpose of Article 3(1a) of Directive 96/71/EC, be considered to beas ending when the driver leafinally delivers goods or sets passengers down in the host Member State in the performance of thean international carriage of goods or passengers. That period of, and that posting period shall not be cumulated with previous periods of postingosting periods in the context of such international operations performed byof the same driver or by another driver whom he or she replaces.
Amendment 33 #
2017/0121(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 10
Article 1 – paragraph 10
10. Transport undertakings established in a non-Member State shall not be given more favourable treatment than undertakings established in a Member State, including when performing transport operations under bilateral or multilateral agreements granting access to the Union market or parts thereof. Hence once this Directive has entered into force, the Union shall begin negotiations with the relevant third countries with a view to the application of rules equivalent to those laid down in this Directive.