Activities of Hannes HEIDE
Plenary speeches (6)
Outcome of G20 ministerial meeting in Rio-de-Janeiro and fighting inequality (debate)
The devastating floods in Central and Eastern Europe, the loss of lives and the EU’s preparedness to act on such disasters exacerbated by climate change (debate)
Outcome of the Summit of the Future: transforming global governance for building peace, promoting human rights and achieving the sustainable development goals (debate)
Situation in Sudan (debate)
People’s Republic of China’s misinterpretation of the UN resolution 2758 and its continuous military provocations around Taiwan (debate)
Foreign interference and hybrid attacks: the need to strengthen EU resilience and internal security (debate)
Shadow opinions (1)
Opinion on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2025 – all sections
Institutional motions (1)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the devastating floods in central and eastern Europe, the loss of lives and the EU’s preparedness to act on such disasters exacerbated by climate change
Written questions (1)
EU funds for Austria following the disastrous flooding in September 2024
Amendments (1177)
Amendment 3 #
2023/2183(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Notes that the Council Decision 2022/1223 for the reuse of EUR 600 million was taken to address the food security crisis and economic shock in African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries following Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine; believes that in view of the exceptionally dire food security situation in ACP countries, those funds need to be complemented with appropriate measures to enhance food autonomy of local communities;
Amendment 4 #
2023/2183(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Notes that in 2022, the implementation of the EDF contributed to improvements in water and sanitation, access to electricity, access to legal aid, food security and nutrition, environmental protection, climate change mitigation strategies and natural ecosystems, health, education, and entrepreneurship/employability;
Amendment 5 #
2023/2183(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Welcomes the consolidation in 2022 of the Team Europe approach resulting in increased information flow and exchange with Member States and European financial institutions for a better coordination and more effective management of the EDF with other national, EU or partners resources; takes note of the regional Team Europe Initiatives (TEI) on the Western Mediterranean migration route, where its management group includes representatives from both DG NEAR and DG INTPA ensuring coherence of action and optimal use of financial resources;
Amendment 7 #
2023/2183(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Regrets however that according to the Court’s report the DG INTPA’s KPI on reducing old pre-financing does not take into consideration the number of years for which each pre-financing transaction has remained open, therefore the Court considers that achievement of this KPI did not reflect the difficulties it had encountered in clearing older pre-financing transactions, some of which had been open for up to 12 years; notes the Commission’s reply that as to the ageing of open invoices and pre-financings that have remained uncleared for up to 12 years, the majority of these old pre-financings are linked to litigation cases, and that the Commission has already put in place annual controls and is using a Portfolio Dashboard allowing staff to monitor these open transactions, which was updated in October 2023; calls on the Commission to provide a detailed report to the European Parliament and the Court specifically addressing these litigation cases, including an explanation concerning their origins and context, as well as a plan how to reduce and minimise litigation cases in the future; regrets that the Court did not probe the litigation cases and calls upon the Court to do so in its next audit report;
Amendment 13 #
2023/2183(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Notes with concern that by typology of errors the estimated level of errors in the financial year 2022 related to expenditure not incurred was 51 % (14,9% in 2021), to ineligible expenditure was 24 % (38,6% in 2021), to serious failure to respect public procurement rules was 16 % (14,6% in 2021), to absence of essential supporting documents was 7% (23,3% in 2021) and related to other types of errors was 2% (8,6 % in 2021); highlightsnotes the Commission’s reply that most errors such as that could have been avoided are relevant to excess clearing (expenditure not incurred is mostly), which is due to deinsufficiencies in the EU delegations’ control systemt financial reporting provided by implementing partners in indirect management and does not affect the implementation of the projects;
Amendment 16 #
2023/2183(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Is concerned that Benin´s EDF national authorising officer awarded a contract to a consultancy company to strengthen civil society involvement in the country, in serious breach of the public procurement rules; notes with concern that according to the Commission, the Evaluation Committee used its “discretionary power” to apply a calculation method which was not sufficiently documented in the procedure; recalls that the Qatargate scandal has revealed the role of non-profit organisations and civil society in corruption; recalls that European Court of Auditors Special Report No 35/2018 warns that the Commission does not have sufficiently detailed information on how the money is spent on civil society organisations, recalls the report of the Budgetary Control Committee A9- 0446/2023 on the transparency and accountability of non-governmental organisatnotes the remedial actions taken by the Commission concerning the internal control systems of the concerned EU delegation, such as clarification of the relevant rules, a review of similar clearings and a supervision missions; calls on the Court to produce a special report on EU funds being funnelled into civil society organisations, and to propel the Evaluation Committee and its discretionary powers concerning public procurement procedures, as well as any contacts and ties between the Evaluation Committee, including its members, and civil society organisations and other non- governmental organisationsnotes that the level of error in the EU delegation in Benin accounted for approximately 30 % of the total error and that if it were not included, the total error would have been approximately 4,7 % instead of 7,1 %;
Amendment 21 #
2023/2183(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Notes that, in 2022, 333 Recovery Orders were issued by the Commission on 293 contracts for a total amount of EUR 62.92 million;
Amendment 22 #
2023/2183(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Notes with concern thatthe Court’s observation that in 2022 the Commission and its implementing partners committed more errors in transactions relating to programme estimates and grants and to contribution and delegation agreements with beneficiary countries, international organisations and member state agencies than they did with other forms of support (such as those covering works, supply and service contracts); notes, in addition, that out of the 99 transactions of this type examined by the Court, 46 contained quantifiable errors, which accounted for 86 % of the estimated level of error; takes note that DG INTPA is currently reviewing its control strategy, including reporting requirements, and exploring potential remedial measures; asks the Commission to inform the discharge authority about its revised control strategy;
Amendment 27 #
2023/2183(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Stresses that, according to Court’s assessment, the RER study does not constitute an assurance engagement or an audit and is based on the RER methodology and manual provided by DG INTPA; stresses, furthermore,notes that DG INTPA clarifies that the RER study is meant to be a key indicator for the estimated financial impact of residual errors, i.e. it measures the good functioning of the internal control system and thus, demonstrates the Commission’s corrective capacity; stresses that, as in previous years, the Court has found limitations in the study; notes that the Court, by reviewing the calculation method used in the 2022 RER study, considered that the RER was underestimated and that the Court’s calculation yielded an RER of 1,35 % ; notes, furthermore, the Court’s opinion, as in previous years, that the RER methodology allows the contractor to rely entirely on the results of DG INTPA´s management checks, and that placing reliance on the work of other auditors is contrary to the purpose of an RER study;
Amendment 32 #
2023/2183(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
41. Notes that in 2022, the two largest budget support recipients were Morocco and Tunisia; recalls that Tunisia denied entry to an official delegation of the European Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee in September 2023 and has been the first country torecipients of EDF payments were Mozambique, Sudan and Democratic Republic of the Congo, while the sectors with the highest funding were government and civil society, agriculture, evner do so; recalls that Morocco is at the centre of the Qatargate scandal and that a senior member of the Moroccan royal family features prominently in the Pandora Papers; urges therefore for the EDF support to these countries to be substantially lowered until all concerns regarding human rights abuses, corruption and tax evasion have been properly addressedgy and social infrastructures and services; notes that the implementation of the EDF concerns countries that are facing aggravating impacts of climate change, biodiversity loss and food insecurity and are weakened by rising debt, new and forgotten humanitarian crises and conflicts, generating growing inequality and poverty;
Amendment 39 #
2023/2183(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 a (new)
Paragraph 46 a (new)
46 a. Recalls that global crises have generated and expanded inequalities both within and between countries, undermining social cohesion and, in this context, welcomes the development of an Inequality Marker (I-Marker) to create a sound reporting and benchmarking system on the contribution of all interventions to reducing inequalities;
Amendment 5 #
2023/2164(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes the Agency’s gender distribution with 9 men (69 %) and 4 women (31 %) in its senior and middle management (same distribution as in 2021), with 27 men (48 %) and 29 women (52 %) on its MB (an improved distribution compared to 2021) and with 203 men (39 %) and 316 women (61 %) for staff overall (same distribution as in 2021); recalls the importance to ensure staff gender balance and calls on the Agency to take this aspect into consideration with regard to future recruitments of staff and appointments within its senior and middle management; observes with appreciation the Agency’s commitment to include in its upcoming HR strategy actions that will prioritise the promotion of gender representation and diversity with the Agency, and promote leadership development programs tailored to aspiring managers; asks the Agency to report to the discharge authority about the implementation of this commitment;
Amendment 12 #
2023/2164(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Recalls that in 2018 OLAF concluded another investigation which led to findings linked to e.g. mismanagement of human resources, the resignation of the Agency’s executive director at that time and the adoption by the Agency’s MB of a governance action plan aimed at restoring trust internally and externally, reinforcing the governance structure, and rebuilding internal capacity; observes that in spite of the reorganisations performed by the Agency in recent years, issues still appear to exist which may indicate to the existence of structural problemsas the anonymous letter from January 2023 pointes out; notes the conclusions of the ECA for 2022 financial year based on the corrective actions taken by the Agency; calls in this context on the Commission to identify solutions for the performance of an independent assessment of the Agency’s recent reorganisations in order to evaluateand expect that the ongoing audit by the IAS on Human Resources Management will provide relevant evaluation regarding the degree to which the Agency’s current organigram and distribution of responsibilities among the Agency’s middle and senior management positions are prone to risks of inefficiencies, mismanagement of human resources, and lack of transparency (including towards the Agency’s MB) among other;
Amendment 1 #
2023/2162(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes that in 2022 the total number of staff overall increased by 4,5 % compared to 2021; further notes that, in regard to the geographical balance, at the end of the year 2022, the staff of the Authority (temporary agents, contractual agents and seconded national experts (SNEs)) included 24 different nationalities of the Union; recalls the importance of ensuring a balanced geographical representation among the Authority's management and overall staff;
Amendment 2 #
2023/2162(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. NWelcomes that the Authority is close to achieving gender balance at management and staff level; notes the gender distribution within the Authority’s senior and middle management staff, with 16 out of 30 being women (53 %); notes the gender distribution within the Authority’s Management Board (MB), with 4 out of 7 being men (57 %); further notes the gender distribution within the Authority’s overall staff, with 175 out of 322 being men (54 %);
Amendment 3 #
2023/2160(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Acknowledges that the Agency has achieved a very high degree of digitalisation to increase its efficiency, eliminating paper-processes and bringing forward online solutions such as e- procurement, e-invoicing, electronic travel booking, including through the roll out in 2022 of the HR management system (SYSPER) of the Commission and the migration, in pilot phase, to the new budgetary, accounting and financial system, SUMMA; welcomes that the Agency’s SPD 2023-2025 foresees to further digitise its workflows;
Amendment 3 #
2023/2160(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Acknowledges that the Agency has achieved a very high degree of digitalisation to increase its efficiency, eliminating paper-processes and bringing forward online solutions such as e- procurement, e-invoicing, electronic travel booking, including through the roll out in 2022 of the HR management system (SYSPER) of the Commission and the migration, in pilot phase, to the new budgetary, accounting and financial system, SUMMA; welcomes that the Agency’s SPD 2023-2025 foresees to further digitise its workflows;
Amendment 4 #
2023/2160(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Observes from the Agency's Opinion with regard to the follow-up measures taken in light of the discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Agency's for the financial year 2021 (hereinafter The ‘Agency's Opinion’) that the Agency has implemented several measures to reduce the cost of operations in Lille (i.e. missions and travel expenses for staff and external stakeholders have been significantly reduced) and has ended the current lease contract for Lille premises; notes that the intention of the Agency is to organise only the mandatory meetings in Lille in order to comply with the European Council decision on the double seat ‘Lille-Valenciennes’; noteswelcomes that the Agency has approved its HR strategy (2023-2027) in 2022 based on the Parliament’s observation, with a focus on improving its effectiveness and efficiency; notes in this regard the positive experience and development within the Agency with regard to the use of the teleworking regime during after the COVID 19 pandemic, leading the Agency to conclude that the new normal is that teleworking is accepted as being equal as working at the office for most of the staff, while physical presence remains key for some specific jobs;
Amendment 4 #
2023/2160(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Observes from the Agency's Opinion with regard to the follow-up measures taken in light of the discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Agency's for the financial year 2021 (hereinafter The ‘Agency's Opinion’) that the Agency has implemented several measures to reduce the cost of operations in Lille (i.e. missions and travel expenses for staff and external stakeholders have been significantly reduced) and has ended the current lease contract for Lille premises; notes that the intention of the Agency is to organise only the mandatory meetings in Lille in order to comply with the European Council decision on the double seat ‘Lille-Valenciennes’; noteswelcomes that the Agency has approved its HR strategy (2023-2027) in 2022 based on the Parliament’s observation, with a focus on improving its effectiveness and efficiency; notes in this regard the positive experience and development within the Agency with regard to the use of the teleworking regime during after the COVID 19 pandemic, leading the Agency to conclude that the new normal is that teleworking is accepted as being equal as working at the office for most of the staff, while physical presence remains key for some specific jobs;
Amendment 5 #
2023/2160(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes with concern the lack of gender balance within the Agency’s senior management, with 8 out of 10 (80 %) being men; notes the gender distribution within the Agency’s management board (MB), with 34 out of 64 (53 %) being men; further notes the gender distribution within the Agency’s overall staff, with 120 out of 188 (64 %) being men; recalls the importance to ensure gender balance and calls on the Agency to take this aspect into consideration with regard to future recruitments of staff and appointments within its senior management; notes the Agency’s continuous work towards closing the gender gap, with specific projects such as “Women in transport” to strengthen women’s employment and equal opportunities in the transport sector; notes in this context the Agency’s endeavours to increase the number of women in the transport sector through deliverables such as speed networking events and webinars focusing on diversity and inclusion in 2022;
Amendment 5 #
2023/2160(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes with concern the lack of gender balance within the Agency’s senior management, with 8 out of 10 (80 %) being men; notes the gender distribution within the Agency’s management board (MB), with 34 out of 64 (53 %) being men; further notes the gender distribution within the Agency’s overall staff, with 120 out of 188 (64 %) being men; recalls the importance to ensure gender balance and calls on the Agency to take this aspect into consideration with regard to future recruitments of staff and appointments within its senior management; notes the Agency’s continuous work towards closing the gender gap, with specific projects such as “Women in transport” to strengthen women’s employment and equal opportunities in the transport sector; notes in this context the Agency’s endeavours to increase the number of women in the transport sector through deliverables such as speed networking events and webinars focusing on diversity and inclusion in 2022;
Amendment 6 #
2023/2160(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Welcomes that the Agency strives to ensure a geographical balance of its staff members with encouraging candidates from all Member States to apply for its positions; notes that the temporary posts are published in all EU languages and the calls for application are not only published on the Agency’s website, but also disseminated at the level of Member States’ permanent representations;
Amendment 6 #
2023/2160(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Welcomes that the Agency strives to ensure a geographical balance of its staff members with encouraging candidates from all Member States to apply for its positions; notes that the temporary posts are published in all EU languages and the calls for application are not only published on the Agency’s website, but also disseminated at the level of Member States’ permanent representations;
Amendment 7 #
2023/2160(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32 a. Welcomes the continued efforts of the Agency in strengthening its communication, implemented through various channels to reach the largest public possible; notes the development and launch of the new ERA website in November 2022, which provides a clearer, streamlined, and modern tool to present the Agency’s contribution to the railway sector and EU citizens at large; acknowledges the Agency’s efforts of organising 9 webinars and preparing several publications and videos in 2022; welcomes that the Agency maintained a strong presence in the media and increased its social media following in 2022;
Amendment 7 #
2023/2160(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32 a. Welcomes the continued efforts of the Agency in strengthening its communication, implemented through various channels to reach the largest public possible; notes the development and launch of the new ERA website in November 2022, which provides a clearer, streamlined, and modern tool to present the Agency’s contribution to the railway sector and EU citizens at large; acknowledges the Agency’s efforts of organising 9 webinars and preparing several publications and videos in 2022; welcomes that the Agency maintained a strong presence in the media and increased its social media following in 2022;
Amendment 3 #
2023/2157(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that the Centre reported to have 2 women (22%) and 7 men (78%) in its senior management, while it has 20 women (37%) and 34 men (63%) in its management board (MB); notes that the staff overall is composed of 36 men (38 %) and 58 women (62%); recalls the importance to ensure staff gender balance and calls on the Centre to take this aspect into consideration with regard to future recruitments of staff, and appointments within its senior management; and nominations within itsks the Commission and the Member States to take into account the importance of ensuring gender balance when nominating their members to the Centre's MB;
Amendment 1 #
2023/2153(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Notes that in September 2022, the Authority set out its strategy for the period 2023 – 2026, in which it has identified strategic priorities to focus on, including strengthening the resilience and sustainability of the insurance and pensions sectors, and ensuring the strong and consistent protection of consumer interests across the European Union;
Amendment 1 #
2023/2153(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Notes that in September 2022, the Authority set out its strategy for the period 2023 – 2026, in which it has identified strategic priorities to focus on, including strengthening the resilience and sustainability of the insurance and pensions sectors, and ensuring the strong and consistent protection of consumer interests across the European Union;
Amendment 2 #
2023/2153(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Observes that as regards day-to-day business practices, the Authority has implemented a range of measures to enhance cost-efficiency, such as hybrid working, desk-sharing, modern video conferencing solutions that has prompted the reduction of business travel; notes that in order to preserve institutional knowledge, expertise and efficiency in executing core tasks, the Authority further enhanced its integrated Talent Management System that allows for strategically aligned HR processes, better sourcing of candidates and more leveraged learning and development; invites the Authority to provide the discharge authority with data and figures regarding the impact of that system;
Amendment 2 #
2023/2153(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Observes that as regards day-to-day business practices, the Authority has implemented a range of measures to enhance cost-efficiency, such as hybrid working, desk-sharing, modern video conferencing solutions that has prompted the reduction of business travel; notes that in order to preserve institutional knowledge, expertise and efficiency in executing core tasks, the Authority further enhanced its integrated Talent Management System that allows for strategically aligned HR processes, better sourcing of candidates and more leveraged learning and development; invites the Authority to provide the discharge authority with data and figures regarding the impact of that system;
Amendment 3 #
2023/2153(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes the Authority’s gender breakdown reported for 2022 with 15 men (65,20 %) and 8 women (34,80 %) in middle and senior management positions and in its Management Board, and 104 men (53,60 %) and 90 women (46,40 %) in its overall staff; recalls the importance to ensure gender balance and calls on the Authority to take this aspect into consideration with regard to future recruitments of staff and appointments within its senior and middle management;
Amendment 3 #
2023/2153(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes the Authority’s gender breakdown reported for 2022 with 15 men (65,20 %) and 8 women (34,80 %) in middle and senior management positions and in its Management Board, and 104 men (53,60 %) and 90 women (46,40 %) in its overall staff; recalls the importance to ensure gender balance and calls on the Authority to take this aspect into consideration with regard to future recruitments of staff and appointments within its senior and middle management;
Amendment 4 #
2023/2153(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the fact that in 2022 the Authority continued the implementation of the Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Strategy (adopted in 2021) and its detailed Action Plan in line with the adopted EUAN Charter on Diversity through initiatives that cover cross- cutting measures such as, among others, collaborating with other institutions, attracting and selecting a more diverse workforce, preventing discrimination, harassment, conscious and unconscious bias, and monitoring diversity and inclusion related data; notes that in 2022, one alleged harassment was reported, but the case was closed without further actions since, upon preliminary assessment, no prima faciae evidence was found;
Amendment 4 #
2023/2153(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the fact that in 2022 the Authority continued the implementation of the Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Strategy (adopted in 2021) and its detailed Action Plan in line with the adopted EUAN Charter on Diversity through initiatives that cover cross- cutting measures such as, among others, collaborating with other institutions, attracting and selecting a more diverse workforce, preventing discrimination, harassment, conscious and unconscious bias, and monitoring diversity and inclusion related data; notes that in 2022, one alleged harassment was reported, but the case was closed without further actions since, upon preliminary assessment, no prima faciae evidence was found;
Amendment 5 #
2023/2153(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes with satisfaction that the Authority remained deeply committed to improving staff well- being and work-life balance, with positive outcomes seen in staff engagement and satisfaction; notes that the key areas of focus included flexible work arrangements, teleworking, lifelong guidance and career development, wellness programs and supportive management;
Amendment 5 #
2023/2153(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes with satisfaction that the Authority remained deeply committed to improving staff well- being and work-life balance, with positive outcomes seen in staff engagement and satisfaction; notes that the key areas of focus included flexible work arrangements, teleworking, lifelong guidance and career development, wellness programs and supportive management;
Amendment 3 #
2023/2152(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. NotWelcomes that in 2022 the Institute supported the Union policymaking by monitoring gaps and trends in gender equality through the launch of the Gender Equality Index, and organized its first Gender Equality Forum where various panel discussions, workshops and experience sessions were featured by high- level political decision-makers and members of civil society; notes further that the Institute produced a policy brief regarding the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on young women and men providing recommendations to engage and empower the youth; notes in addition that the Institute published the ‘Artificial Intelligence, platform work and gender equality’ report showing that artificial intelligence and platform work have the potential to improve gender equality in the economy;
Amendment 6 #
2023/2152(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Notes that the Institute completed the annual performance appraisal exercise for all 62 staff and ensured that staff members were offered appropriate training opportunities aimed at improving their skills and competencies; welcomes that in order to promote and facilitate professional development in the Institute, 19 different group training programmes were organised in 2022 with 414 participants, while 20 statutory staff members undertook 42 individual training courses; notes that the Institute continued to promote language training for its TAs, CAs, SNEs and trainees, reimbursing up to EUR 500 per staff member; encourages the Institute to keep focusing on career development by developing a long-term HR policy on offering specific training possibilities for career development;
Amendment 7 #
2023/2152(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. NotesWelcomes that the balanced gender distribution which was achieved in 2021 in senior and middle management (2 men (50 %) and 2 women (50 %)), and was maintained in 2022, and notes the recurrent unbalanced gender distribution on the management board (8 men (21,62 %) and 29 women (78,38 %)) and among staff overall (14 men (29,17 %) and 34 women (70,83 %)); reiterates its call on the Institute to ensure gender balance in the future; acknowledges, nevertheless, from the Institute’s written replies that, in order to improve gender balance among its staff, it has taken concrete pro-active steps and measures such as, among others, increasing the reach of vacancy notices to attract more diverse talent pool or the use of gender sensitive wording in vacancy announcements to attract the attention of both women and men; asks the Commission and the Member States to take into account the importance of ensuring gender balance when nominating their members to the Institute’s management board;
Amendment 2 #
2023/2149(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes noteWelcomes that in 2022 the Agency continued to play a key role in informing actions to support the environment, responding to the objectives of the European Green Deal (EGD) and the Eighth Environment Action Programme (8th EAP), as well as to Europe's overall ambitions and global commitments; welcomes that the Agency continued to deliver on agreed actions and tasks, and took on new ones in support of the green transition and the implementation of the European Climate Law, while linking actions to the EU adaptation strategy; notes furthermore that it was the second year of the implementation of the Agency- European Environment Information and Observation Network (Eionet) Strategy 2021-2030, which aims to give EU policy makers and the public the best available knowledge to reach the targets on environment and sustainability;
Amendment 5 #
2023/2149(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes the lack of gender balance among the Agency’s senior management members, with 6 out of 9 (67 %) being men; notes with satisfaction the gender balance within the Agency’s management board, with 18 out of 36 (50 %) being men; notes the gender balance within the Agency’s overall staff, with 118 out of 221 (53 %) being women; asks the Agency to ensure gender balance at the senior management level in the future; notes that the Agency has not adopted the ‘Charter on diversity and inclusion’; encourages the Agency to adopt it and actively participate in initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace;
Amendment 5 #
2023/2148(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. WelcomesRecalls the importance to ensure staff gender balance and welcomes in this regard that the Agency has put in effect an action plan to implement the objectives of its Charter on Diversity and Inclusion adopted in 2022, aiming to achieve gender balance in the management team among other inclusion measures; asks the Agency to report to the discharge authority about the implementation of this action plan; acknowledges that achieving results in this area takes time; however notes that the gender balance within the Agency’s senior and middle management has slightly decreased with 76 % positions occupied by men (82 % in 2021) and 24 % by women (18 % in 2021); notes that gender balance in the staff overall is 261 men (45 %) and 317 women (55 %);
Amendment 7 #
2023/2148(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Notes with satisfaction that as of 31 December 2022, the Agency has employed staff from 26 Member States; notes that 32 % of its staff are nationals of the Member State where the Agency is located; recalls the importance of geographical balance and encourages the Agency to continue to take the necessary measures to have a balanced and fair geographical representation;
Amendment 9 #
2023/2148(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11 b. Notes that as of March 2022, the Agency’s staff started to return gradually to the Agency’s premises, ending with the implementation of new hybrid working rules in October 2022; notes in this context that the new rules promote flexibility and staff empowerment while maintaining social cohesion and collaboration through regular weekly presence at the office;
Amendment 12 #
2023/2148(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22 a. Welcomes that the Agency has continued to implement different measures to increase its public and online presence through new releases and numerous updates on its website, the launch of a joint Instagram channel with four agencies called ‘One Health One Environment’, and its presence in social media; notes in this context a growth of the general media coverage and an increase in the Agency’s social media metrics in 2022 compared to 2021;
Amendment 5 #
2023/2147(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes with concern the lack of gender balance within the Centre’s senior and middle management, with four out of six (66, 67 %) being men; notes the gender distribution among the Centre’s overall staff, with 198 out of 331 (60 %) being women and 133 out of 331 (40 %) being men; welcomes that the Centre is in progress of adopting the charter on diversity and inclusion and it will be in place by Q4 2023; recalls the importance to ensure gender balance and calls on the Centre to take this aspect into consideration with regard to future recruitments of staff and appointments within its senior and middle management; asks the Commission and the Member States to take into account the importance of ensuring gender balance when nominating their members to the Centre’s management board;
Amendment 6 #
2023/2147(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Amendment 1 #
2023/2145(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Welcomes that the Agency has established a number of partnerships with other Union bodies to improve efficiency and coherence, including the European Environment Agency, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, the Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking, the SESAR3 Joint Undertaking; welcomes the cooperation on learning solutions with several agencies on issues of common interest in the fields of human resources advisory services, digitalisation and tools, e- learning and surveys, including the European Medicines Agency, the European Securities Market Authority, the European Food Safety Authority and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office;
Amendment 1 #
2023/2145(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Welcomes that the Agency has established a number of partnerships with other Union bodies to improve efficiency and coherence, including the European Environment Agency, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, the Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking, the SESAR3 Joint Undertaking; welcomes the cooperation on learning solutions with several agencies on issues of common interest in the fields of human resources advisory services, digitalisation and tools, e- learning and surveys, including the European Medicines Agency, the European Securities Market Authority, the European Food Safety Authority and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office;
Amendment 2 #
2023/2145(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Observes with concern the lack of gender balance within the Agency’s senior and middle management members, with 17 out of 22 (77 %) being men and within the Agency’s management board, with 59 out of 79 (75 %) being men; further notes the gender balance within the Agency’s overall staff, with 525 out of 757 (69 %) being men; takes note that the Agency is systematically monitoring the gender distribution among applicants and actively reaches out for female candidates, by publishing the positions in the right forums, explicitly encouraging applications from female candidates, and drafting positions with precise information as it may affect work-life balance; calls on the Agency to continue its efforts towards gender balance at management and overall staff level through concrete actions that attract applications from women for posts offered by the Agency; asks the Commission and the Member States to take into account the importance of ensuring gender balance when nominating their members to the Agency’s management board;
Amendment 2 #
2023/2145(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Observes with concern the lack of gender balance within the Agency’s senior and middle management members, with 17 out of 22 (77 %) being men and within the Agency’s management board, with 59 out of 79 (75 %) being men; further notes the gender balance within the Agency’s overall staff, with 525 out of 757 (69 %) being men; takes note that the Agency is systematically monitoring the gender distribution among applicants and actively reaches out for female candidates, by publishing the positions in the right forums, explicitly encouraging applications from female candidates, and drafting positions with precise information as it may affect work-life balance; calls on the Agency to continue its efforts towards gender balance at management and overall staff level through concrete actions that attract applications from women for posts offered by the Agency; asks the Commission and the Member States to take into account the importance of ensuring gender balance when nominating their members to the Agency’s management board;
Amendment 3 #
2023/2145(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Welcomes that the Agency maintained focus on gender balance, geographical balance and diversity; recalls the importance to develop a long term HR policy on work-life balance and the offer of specific training possibilities for career development, teleworking, right to disconnect, the enhancement of a geographical balance to have an appropriate representation from all Member States, and the recruitment and integration of people with disabilities as well as the promotion of their equal treatment and their opportunities;
Amendment 3 #
2023/2145(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Welcomes that the Agency maintained focus on gender balance, geographical balance and diversity; recalls the importance to develop a long term HR policy on work-life balance and the offer of specific training possibilities for career development, teleworking, right to disconnect, the enhancement of a geographical balance to have an appropriate representation from all Member States, and the recruitment and integration of people with disabilities as well as the promotion of their equal treatment and their opportunities;
Amendment 4 #
2023/2145(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26 a. Welcomes that the Agency has strategic partnerships on the sharing of resources and information with almost all of the national competent aviation authorities in its Member States;
Amendment 4 #
2023/2145(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26 a. Welcomes that the Agency has strategic partnerships on the sharing of resources and information with almost all of the national competent aviation authorities in its Member States;
Amendment 2 #
2023/2144(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Notes from the Agency’s Consolidated annual activity report for 2022 that 17 Member States were represented among the Agency’s staff in 2022; notes that 39% of its staff are nationals of the Member State where the Agency is located; recalls the importance of geographical balance and calls on the Agency to take the necessary measures to have a balanced and fair geographical representation;
Amendment 5 #
2023/2144(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Commends the Agency for its efforts to increase its public visibility and online presence; welcomes in this context the launch of the Agency’s new website in 2022 that incorporates key enhancements, such as a clearer presentation and structure, improved appearance, and web responsiveness; notes further that, in 2022, the Agency's social media activity was significant, with 1 590 content uploads, which represents 54 % more posts than in the previous year; notes in this regard the upward trend with the Agency’s web users with over 200 000 visits registered, and with its social media fan base with 38 500 followers across LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook;
Amendment 1 #
2023/2143(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes that, as regards gender balance reported for 2022, the Centre’s senior management is composed by 4 men (66,7 %) and 2 women (33,3 %); also notes the management board is composed of 78 men (53 %) and 68 women (47 %); recalls the mandate of the Centre and that the high number of members of the Board (156) does not facilitate decision making and simplified managementcomes from its specific composition based on the tripartite principle, thus including representatives of the national authorities and social partners; recognises that trough its members the Management Board of the Foundation ensures the necessary alignment between the Centre’s work and stakeholder needs and priorities; notes further that regarding the Centre’s staff overall the gender breakdown is 44 % men (47) and 56 % women (61); welcomesrecalls the importance of geographical balance and welcomes in this regard from the follow-up report the Centre’s commitment to geographically re- balance its staff population by making use of reserve lists of other agencies, including through joining forces with them and broadening dissemination of vacancy notices;
Amendment 2 #
2023/2143(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes that the Centre launched its regular Staff Engagement Survey (SES) in 2022, the results of which showed favourable responses from 65 % of Centre’s staff (75 % response rate), whereas 10 out of 12 dimensions of analysis recorded positive changes in comparison to the 2019 survey results, despite the highly disruptive period since the last survey that year, while some areas need further attention such as workload, transparency in decision-making and internal cooperation; welcomes that the results of the survey were presented to all staff in a general assembly and dedicated question-time meetings;
Amendment 3 #
2023/2143(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. NotWelcomes in the framework of the Centre’s equal opportunities and diversity policy and as regards support to persons with disabilities, the measures taken such as trainings (on diversity and inclusion issues) and guidance (how to detect and counteract unconscious bias) provided to HR staff and selection boards, as well as accommodation to applicants with disabilities; notes lastly from the Centre’s replies to Parliament written questions the Centre’s plans to adopt the ‘Charter on diversity and inclusion’ in 2023;
Amendment 1 #
2023/2142(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Welcomes that the Administration Department of the Centre has improved its performance by reviewing and revising working methods, while introducing new technology to streamline its operations, which has resulted in increased productivity, reduced costs, and overall improvement of the quality of the work;
Amendment 2 #
2023/2142(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes the Centre’s gender breakdown reported for 2022, with 8 women (42 %) and 11 men (58 %) in senior and middle management positions, with 38 men (59 %) and 26 women (41 %) at MB level and overall staff with 76 men (38 %) and 125 women (62 %); observes that there is an underrepresentation of men in the Centre’s overall staff; recalls the importance to ensure gender balance and asks the Centre to work towards gender balance at the staff level and at MB level, senior and middle management level and at MB level; asks the Commission and the Member States to take into account the importance of ensuring gender balance when nominating their members to the Centre’s management board; notes the high number of MB members, which does not facilitate decision-making and simplified management;
Amendment 3 #
2023/2142(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27 a. Welcomes that the Centre has taken several measures to reduce gas and electricity consumption at the Centre’s premises for the period 1 November 2022 to 31 March 2023;
Amendment 4 #
2023/2141(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. TNotes that the Agency has been operating since its establishment with lacking human resources capacity for certain posts; takes note that the Agency compensates some capacity constraints, where feasible, prioritizes the use of services offered by the European Commission (EC) and other EU agencies as a primary solution; observes that this approach includes leveraging services provided by the EC Office for the Administration and Payment of Individual Entitlements (PMO) and the Computer Emergency Response Team for the European Union (CERT-EU) for IT and security service; welcomes that the Agency has a very successful cooperation with European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) in the area of IT, which includes hosting, IT development, disaster recovery, development of the new design of the Agency’s web site, and other IT services;
Amendment 10 #
2023/2141(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Welcomes that the Agency continued its traineeship programme during 2022; notes that in total 7 trainees joined the Agency and 15 trainees participated in the Agency’s Traineeship Programme;
Amendment 14 #
2023/2141(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Welcomes that the local offices of the European Commission and the European Parliament in Riga and the Agency have joined their efforts to work together to establish a joint House of Europe, which will be the “home” of all EU Institutions and the Agency in Latvia;
Amendment 3 #
2023/2131(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses that the current situation implies that Parliament can only check the reports of the Court and of the Ombudsman as well as the publicly available information on the Council’s website, something that makes it impossible for Parliament to carry out its duties properly and make an informed decision on granting discharge;
Amendment 4 #
2023/2131(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Council to resume negotiations with Parliament at the highest level as soon as possible, involving the Secretary-Generals and the Presidents of both institutions, in order to break the deadlock and find a solution while respecting the respective roles of Parliament and the Council in the discharge procedure and ensuring transparency and proper democratic control of budget implementation;
Amendment 8 #
2023/2131(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Points out the serious gender imbalance in the Court, where, at the end of 2022, there were only 9 female members compared to 17 male members; understandnotes the difficulties in achieving gender balance in the Court because of the current nomination procedure; reiterates its call on the Council to reconsider the nomination procedure with the aim of tackling this problem with concrete actions, such as making it compulsory for Member States to nominate at least two candidates of different genders for each vacancy;
Amendment 11 #
2023/2131(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22 a. Believes that the use of the unanimity voting procedure in the Council on certain policy areas is paralysing the Union’s decision-making process and therefore making it prone to blackmailing by Member States, especially those who fail to respect the rule of law; calls on the Council to apply the qualified majority voting procedures whenever possible and consider the review of the Treaties regulating the voting procedures; believes that the generalised shift to a qualified majority voting procedure in the Council is a crucial step towards more efficient policy-making;
Amendment 9 #
2023/2129(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reminds that, without prejudice to the need to support the authorities and beneficiaries to better comply with spending rules and minimise errors, the most pressing issues to be addressed in the area of cohesion policy are, on the one hand, the overly complex rules and procedures, with the need of more flexible processes, and the disproportionate administrative burden they entail and, on the other hand, the effective targeting of the funds;
Amendment 13 #
2023/2129(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights the role of the EPPO in protecting the EU budget; reminds that, in her appearance before the Committee on Regional Development on 25 May 2023, the European Public Prosecutor noted that the management and control system for EU expenditure currently in place is not designed to detect fraud and that audits or administrative investigations rarely detect financial crime; stresses the need to provide the EPPO with the necessary means to carry out its duties; is of the opinion that a strengthened EPPO would make it possible for the legislator to further simplify the regulatory framework for cohesion in order to improve the application of the funds;
Amendment 22 #
2023/2129(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Draws attention to the increased risk of decommitments in the coming years and urges the Commission to continue itsstrengthen the cooperation with the Member States and the regions to both speed up and ease the good closure of the 2014-2020 programming period;
Amendment 14 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 22 a (new)
Citation 22 a (new)
– Having regard to the opinion "The future of Cohesion Policy post-2027" of the European Committee of the Regions adopted on 29 November 2023,
Amendment 17 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the outcomes of the 2014- 2020 programming period prove the indispensable role of cohesion policy as the only regional development instrument that is geared to regional and local needs; whereas because of cohesion policy’s positive regional and local impact, no other EU investment policy could replace it;
Amendment 90 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Insists that due to its regional focus, placed-based approach, strategic planning and effective implementation model , cohesion policy should remain the EU’s main investment instrument for reducing disparities and stimulating regional growth and continue to be a key contributor to supporting recovery from symmetric and asymmetric shocks; calls for a clear demarcation between cohesion policy and other instruments in order to avoid overlaps and competition between EU instruments; believes that there must be an increase in real terms of the overall cohesion budget and in the MFF’s share of the policy compared to the 2021-2027 programming period;
Amendment 102 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that cohesion investments should remain under shared management for programming and implementation in order to cater for local needs ofbe able to respond to the needs of Member States, regions, urban, rural and remote areas; acknowledges that co-programming, co- financing, co-responsibility and co- ownership are the most effective methods for successful implementation of any EU investment policy and any EU-financed project;
Amendment 113 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underscores that the cohesion policy budget should not be usedbe primarily used for cohesion policy goals and not for new non-cohesion policy instruments and programmes, either within or outside the MFF; stresses that flexibility in the repurposing of cohesion funding should be a bottom-up driven process, initiated either by a Member State or by its regional or local levelby the managing authorities of the programmes;
Amendment 117 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. - Stresses the need for the "do no harm to cohesion" principle to apply to all EU policies so that they support the objectives of social, economic and territorial cohesion, as referred to in Article 3 of the TFEU and Article 174 TFEU; insists that promoting cohesion should also be seen as a way to foster solidarity and mutual support among Member States and their regions, which is essential for strengthening the resilience of all of its actors, such as municipalities and regions and for maintaining peace, stability and security in Europe;
Amendment 120 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Emphasises that cohesion policy must better adapt to challenges posed by the green, digital and industrial transitions in order to remain relevant in the future and achieve the objectives set out in the Treaties. To achieve this, it is important to learn from the outgoing funding period, but also from other instruments such as the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF);
Amendment 125 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Is convinced that the principles underpinning the idea of a just transition should guide the next programming period of cohesion policy funds; points out in that respect that the Just Transition Fund should be extended in the programming period post-2027 and endowed with additional financial means in order to support regions that are highly dependent on sectors which are undergoing a deep transformation due to the green and digital transition; takes the view that this extension of the JTF should be focused on the appropriate nomenclature of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) level, take into account regional specificities, have a wider scope than the present JTF, be designed in such a way as to allow for prompt responses to newly arising challenges across various sectors and industries and be fully integrated in the Common Provisions Regulation (CPR);
Amendment 127 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Stresses that all EU regions should remain eligible for funding in the future; points out that, in the event of the future EU enlargement, average GDP per capita may fall in the EU, as a consequence of the “statistical effect”; asks therefore the European Commission to carry out a detailed assessment before proposing a new regulation for the post-2027 cohesion policy so that it is equipped to continue to support all regions and so that any unfavourable consequence on the regions, caused by a "statistical effect" on cohesion policy eligibility, can be duly addressed;
Amendment 131 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3 c. Regrets that delays in the multiannual financial framework (MFF) negotiations led to considerable delays in the current programming period 2021- 2027, impacting beneficiaries and especially management authorities that face an enormous burden having to deal with both the finalisation of the outgoing funding period and the start of the current funding period; calls on the Commission, therefore, to assess the legal possibility of creating two distinct parts within the Common Provisions Regulation (CPR), namely the content-related part (political) and the MFF-related part (financial resources), for the programming period post-2027; believes that the content- related part should be negotiated and concluded before the MFF-related part, to allow for management authorities to start preparing in a timely manner, in order to ensure a genuine partnership principle and an efficient use of cohesion policy instruments;
Amendment 135 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3 c. Is convinced, considering the structural changes linked to the twin - green and digital - transition and its uneven economic and social impact on EU regions, that the principle of just transition, with no territory and no one left behind should guide the next programming period of the Cohesion policy;
Amendment 141 #
Amendment 154 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for disaster prevention and preparedness investments to be guaranteed either through a dedicated policy objective, thematic concentration orand a specific enabling condition to ensure investments in local and regional infrastructure and risk management in less developed urban and rural areas, including border regions; believes that targeted financing should focus on climate change adaptation and mitigation by tackling the side effects of climate change locally (slow onset events as well as extreme weather eventconditions), including wildfires, floods, landslides, heatwaves, coastal erosion and other eventnatural disasters;
Amendment 159 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Calls for the rules for re-orienting funds should be made more flexible, for instance by considering the creation of a dedicated axis in order for local and regional authorities to address emerging priorities; stresses that this will not erode the multi-annual orientation of the policy but will help best adapt to the fast- changing nature of our times;
Amendment 165 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 (new)
In this regard, calls for an amount of the cohesion policy funds to be earmarked to develop territorial approaches in rural areas or in urban-rural territorial approaches through ITI, CLLD or other mechanism for non-agricultural rural development to complement actions supported under the LEADER approach under the CAP; this will also be a fundamental way to address the geography of discontent;
Amendment 173 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for cohesion policy to include a stronger urban dimensiona stronger urban dimension to be included within the cohesion policy through designated investments in urban areas as well as stronger links between urban and rural projects and investments; calls for the proportion of national ERDF allocations for urban development to be increased from 8 % to 12 %; call; asks management authorities for this funding to be co-programmed with local and regional authorities and for serving to their benefit of the local communities and the region; underlines in this context that administrative capacity is essential for ensuring that managing bodies and local, regional authorities acquire technical knowledge on climate change which they can use for urban planning and urban management; is convinced that this will lead to better design and evaluation of project proposals, more effective allocation of resources and satisfactory budgetary implementation without significant risk of decommitments; acknowledges that integrated territorial investments have a fundamental role in quality implementation and absorption of resources;
Amendment 181 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls forIs of the opinion that the use of cohesion decommitments for thematic concentration on local infrastructure and for reserve margins within cohesion policy that willwould help, inter alia, to absorb future inflationary hikes or supply chain shocks; believes that the mechanismis use should operate on a rolling basis based on necessity and following the multiannual and annual decommitment cycles;
Amendment 188 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for the reduction of thematic concentration requirements in order to allow for more flexibility to cater for local and regional needs, following the principle of place- based policy in the EU’s territorial investments; underscores that thematic concentrations should be adapted to the way regions and cities openot only be in line with EU policies, but also embratce in practical termthe real needs of local authorities and the regions, from programming and reprogramming to implementation and closure; is certain that the key principle should be a tailor-made investment approach geared to specific needs on the ground;
Amendment 193 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls foron the Commission to assess the initial allocations and co- financing rates to be assessed on the basis of NUTS 3 (nomenclature of territorial units for statistics) in order for funding to be directed to where it is most needed and to avoid pockets of underdevelopment from arising ; underlines that such a shifthe assessment should take into account possible negative effects on EU financing for larger urban areas;, stresses that this is necessary in order not to stall the development trajectory of metropolitan areas that were previously supported more intensively by cohesion policyuch as metropolitan areas, in the case of such an approach;
Amendment 213 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls for the creation of local and regional cohesion boards in the managing authorities and monitoring committees, which should have decision-making powers, includingincluding the representatives of on co- programming and co-reprogramming with local authorities; reiterates that these boards should include representatives of urban and rural administrations, including mayors responsible for co-programming and co- reprogramming;
Amendment 218 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Is convinced that promoting an increased sense of local and regional ownership in the long term, the durability of EU projects and higher co-financing leverage can be achieved through more fiscal decentralisation towards municipalitiebudgetary involvement of local authorities and regions; acknowledges that such a path improves regional and municipal borrowing capacity linked to financial instruments provided by the EU budget; underlines that local budgets need more fiscal space to compensate for inflation shocks and crises;
Amendment 222 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls for paths for the decentralisation of cohesion policy management to be explored in order to bring management closer to the local level; sStresses that preparatory work should ensure that adequate capacity and institutional backing is available in order to ensure effectiveness of the policy, reduce the number of irregularities as well as no additional administrative burden for contractors and for final beneficiaries;
Amendment 228 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Encourages multi-city projects and collaboration agreements in order to harness pooled capacities and economies of scale in EU investments in infrastructure, climate change and the greenCalls for the increase of the budget for European Territorial Cooperation programmes, which provide a unique framework for interregional, cross- border, and transination; believes that this process should lead to a greater sense of ownership of projects and the consolidation of investal cooperation and help address common challenges, fostering partnerships and promoting economic developments, instead of fragmentation and lack of synergiessocial cohesion and environmental sustainability;
Amendment 234 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls for the further involvement of the EIB Group in cohesion policy investments, especially in less developed regions through the provision of support to sustainable cities, sustainable energy and loc, local and regional innovation projects; calls for the expansion of the local and regional project assistance and financial instruments that complement and leverage EU grants;
Amendment 240 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Insists on a critical review of Commission’s ad hoc initiatives in this field and the thorough screening of new initiatives by the EP; demands that this process is managed jointly and in partnership, with guaranteed representation of the local level, both of cities and rural areas, as well as of regions; calls for limiting the number of Commission ad hoc initiatives, some of which prove to be of less use to the local and regional level and might undermine the effectiveness of the overall cohesion appropriations planned in advance by scattering them; insists that every new Commission initiative must be accompanied by a corresponding budgetary top-up;
Amendment 252 #
2023/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls foron the creation of a mechanism for the early detection of red tape and actions in breach of or notCommission, Member States, regions and local authorities to rigorously and effectively applying the multi- level governance principle; callasks for the inclusion of the partnership principle in the European Semester; icalls convinced that the Commission and the ECA should have the right toto scrupulously conduct follow-ups, perform checks and make corrective recommendations;
Amendment 1 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
– having regard to the Commission communication of 18 September 2020 entitled ‘A Union of equality: EU anti- racism action plan 2020- 2025’(COM(2020)0565);
Amendment 2 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 b (new)
Citation 3 b (new)
– having regard to the Commission communication of 5 March 2020 entitled ‘A Union of Equality: Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025’ (COM(2020)0152);
Amendment 3 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 c (new)
Citation 3 c (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 21 January 2021 on the EU Strategy for Gender Equality (2019/2169(INI));
Amendment 4 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 d (new)
Citation 3 d (new)
– having regard to the Commission communication of 14 June 2016 entitled ‘Supporting the prevention of radicalisation leading to violent extremism’ (COM(2016)0379);
Amendment 5 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 e (new)
Citation 3 e (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 4 May 2022 on the follow-up to the conclusions of the Conference on the Future of Europe;
Amendment 6 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
– having regard to the Commission communication of 30 September 2020 on achieving the European Education Area by 2025 (COM(2020)0625);
Amendment 8 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 b (new)
Citation 4 b (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 11 November 2021 on the European Education Area: a shared holistic approach (2020/2243(INI));
Amendment 10 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 c (new)
Citation 4 c (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 8 March 2022 on the role of culture, education, media and sport in the fight against racism (2021/2057(INI));
Amendment 12 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 d (new)
Citation 4 d (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 6 April 2022 on the implementation of citizenship education actions (2021/2008(INI));
Amendment 13 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 e (new)
Citation 4 e (new)
– having regard its resolution of 14 December 2022 on the implementation of the New European Agenda for Culture and the EU Strategy for International Cultural Relations (2022/2047(INI));
Amendment 36 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas gender-, belief- and ethnicity-based injustices have been inherent in European history over many centuries, including in the form of antisemitism and antigypsyism; whereas these forms of discrimination are against European values as enshrined in Article 2 TEU;
Amendment 53 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas the role of women in history has generally been under- represented, with their achievements being made invisible in favour of men; whereas the dissemination of women’s footprint and the evolution of women’s rights in history is an indispensable axis in the creation of a European historical consciousness;
Amendment 55 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Recital G b (new)
Gb. whereas the teaching of history lacks an interdisciplinary, multicultural and gender approach intersecting topics to capture its various aspects and context; whereas even general teaching on human rights and peace education have not received sufficient attention in the history curricula so far1a ; _________________ 1a Ecker, A. (2018) The Education of History Teachers in Europe—A Comparative Study. First Results of the “Civic and History Education Study”. Creative Education, 9, 1565-1610.
Amendment 60 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas education is the main tool for building societies shaped by democratic values of freedom, respect and solidarity and should be considered an investment in the future rather than a cost; whereas the European Education Area is a unique opportunity to provide fair and equal opportunities in education by 2025, to give everyone reading, scientific and analytical skills that are necessary to apprehend history and to foster a sense of belonging to Europe and civic awareness;
Amendment 62 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H b (new)
Recital H b (new)
Hb. whereas European citizenship education as part of national education systems in a number of countries includes learning about and assimilating major events in the history of the Europe, and awareness raising about its influence in the development of the European Union;
Amendment 63 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H c (new)
Recital H c (new)
Hc. whereas student mobility and other tools of the Erasmus+ programme favour the exchange of ideas and promote a more transversal knowledge, breaking down national barriers and providing a better understanding of European past and present history;
Amendment 64 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H d (new)
Recital H d (new)
Hd. whereas cultural and historical heritage is part of the historical identity of each place and serves the construction of historical consciousness; whereas such heritage and its monuments have sometimes been used politically by attributing and linking them directly to an ideology or political movement;
Amendment 65 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H e (new)
Recital H e (new)
He. whereas the European Heritage Label as a tool for the selection of sites for their symbolic value, the role they have played in European history and the activities they offer can be used for the creation of historical awareness in a direct and interactive way;
Amendment 66 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H f (new)
Recital H f (new)
Hf. whereas the teaching of history should be expanded to other sources and topics, such as new technologies, virtual words, film, archives and museums; whereas museums are powerful tools for teaching history and building historical awareness;
Amendment 67 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H g (new)
Recital H g (new)
Hg. whereas there is a great value in collecting data and comparing methods and tools for teaching history; whereas the Council of Europe Observatory collects data and facts on how history is taught and provides a clear picture of the state of history teaching in its MMEE;
Amendment 68 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H h (new)
Recital H h (new)
Hh. whereas the House of European History is a flagship project, which multi- medium and experiential approach contributes to make European history more accessible to the public;
Amendment 69 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H i (new)
Recital H i (new)
Hi. whereas artistic and academic freedom are under increased pressure in many parts of Europe, with attempts of political interference notably on the management of universities, theatres and cultural centres;
Amendment 70 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H j (new)
Recital H j (new)
Hj. whereas citizens’ engagement and the participation of civil society organisations play an important role in raising awareness of history, as in the European remembrance projects supported by the CERV programme;
Amendment 104 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Believes that more efforts should be done, with sufficient resources, for the House of European History to reach out to a wide public and be accessible to everyone across the Union;
Amendment 124 #
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 thenarrating a story about horrors of the past and especially, including National Socialism and Stalinism serving as a ‘negative foundation myth’, provides a strong sense of purpose for the European project, yet bears the risk of nurturing a teleological and, should not nurture a 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, nations’ and states’ intricate past;
Amendment 134 #
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 and promoting intersectional teaching of history as well as analytical and critical thinking skills;
Amendment 141 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Underlines that the strategic objective linked to the social dimension of the New European Agenda for Culture contains the protection and promotion of Europe's cultural heritage as a shared resource, to raise awareness of our common history and values; calls on the Commission and the Member States for measures to strengthen the protection of cultural heritage and monuments from being used for political or ideological purposes;
Amendment 143 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Encourages the Member States to develop, following the criteria of respect for democratic values of the Union, their own laws of democratic memory, including the definition, declaration and protection of places of democratic memory associated with tangible or intangible cultural heritage linked to events of singular relevance due to its historical, significance or its impact on collective democratic memory;
Amendment 144 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. Highlights the fundamental role of museums as spaces that disseminate European history and culture; calls on the Commission to develop tools to guarantee the independence and scientific freedom of museums in their role of preserving and promoting the natural, cultural and historical heritage of humanity;
Amendment 145 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 d (new)
Paragraph 9 d (new)
9d. Calls on the Commission and MMEE to make best use of the Council of Europe's work, including work by its Gender Equality Commission that has gathered best practice on promoting an education free from gender stereotypes; calls on the Council of Europe to report more broadly on the state of history teaching in Europe;
Amendment 149 #
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 as enshrined in Article 2 TEU, resting on such as humanism, tolerance, democracy and the rule of law, and of 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 152 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Stresses the role that the achievement of the European Education Area (EEA) by 2025 must play in the teaching and learning of history; calls on the Commission, through the EEA Working Group on Equality and Values, to work on deliverables that address specifically the development of European historical consciousness;
Amendment 181 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the Member States to increase the presence of a gender and multicultural perspective in history teaching, as well as the inclusion of content related to the acquisition of rights by the LGBTQI+ community and the fight against racism;
Amendment 185 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Acknowledges the efforts made by Jean Monnet Actions and Learning EU initiatives to spread knowledge about the EU history and integration matters; calls for strengthening these actions to especially incorporate the dimension of critical thinking, especially in teacher training;
Amendment 186 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)
Paragraph 13 c (new)
13c. Stresses the potential of the DiscoverEU programme for the development of young people's knowledge of European history and critical consciousness; recalls that DiscoverEU must reach out to all young people who wish to participate, especially those with fewer opportunities; calls on the Commission to create a Historical route to encourage visits to places that are emblematic of the history of European integration, in addition to the other four routes already created;
Amendment 200 #
2023/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls for the EU’s rule of law mechanism to include all forms of freedom of expression, including artistic expression and academic freedom; in this regard, urges the Commission to take artistic and academic freedom as part of the next rule of law report and link the conditionality regime to freedom of expression more explicitly;
Amendment 11 #
2023/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas human creativity and creative professionals such as authors and performers are at the origin and source of all music that is distributed on streaming platform;
Amendment 11 #
2023/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas human creativity and creative professionals such as authors and performers are at the origin and source of all music that is distributed on streaming platform;
Amendment 16 #
2023/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the increasing number of acquisitions of song catalogues and recording rights by investors in recent years proves the overall enormous economic value and potential of written and recorded music;
Amendment 16 #
2023/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the increasing number of acquisitions of song catalogues and recording rights by investors in recent years proves the overall enormous economic value and potential of written and recorded music;
Amendment 42 #
2023/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas music streaming platforms should continue their efforts to increase overall transparency and traceability concerning many operational aspects of high relevance to authors, performers, rightholders, the audience and the general public, including most notably the functioning of their payment and remuneration systems, the curation of playlists, the discoverability of works, and the availability of metadata;
Amendment 42 #
2023/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas music streaming platforms should continue their efforts to increase overall transparency and traceability concerning many operational aspects of high relevance to authors, performers, rightholders, the audience and the general public, including most notably the functioning of their payment and remuneration systems, the curation of playlists, the discoverability of works, and the availability of metadata;
Amendment 66 #
2023/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Believes that voices of authors and performers must be taken into consideration in order to live up to the artistic, cultural and societal value and importance of their role in the music market; welcomes any efforts to improve the payment systems of music streaming platforms towards more adequately benefiting authors and performers;
Amendment 66 #
2023/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Believes that voices of authors and performers must be taken into consideration in order to live up to the artistic, cultural and societal value and importance of their role in the music market; welcomes any efforts to improve the payment systems of music streaming platforms towards more adequately benefiting authors and performers;
Amendment 69 #
2023/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to evaluate whether the fundamental principle of appropriate and proportionate remuneration is fulfilled by current payment systems of streaming platforms as well as by existing contracts concluded between authors and performers on the one hand and other actors of the value chain within the music sector on the other;
Amendment 69 #
2023/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to evaluate whether the fundamental principle of appropriate and proportionate remuneration is fulfilled by current payment systems of streaming platforms as well as by existing contracts concluded between authors and performers on the one hand and other actors of the value chain within the music sector on the other;
Amendment 72 #
2023/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Encourages the Commission to evaluate whether technologies such as blockchain have the potential to improve the overall situation, especially for authors, performers and rightholders, with regards to transparency, accuracy and cost efficiency, in particular concerning metadata and remuneration;
Amendment 72 #
2023/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Encourages the Commission to evaluate whether technologies such as blockchain have the potential to improve the overall situation, especially for authors, performers and rightholders, with regards to transparency, accuracy and cost efficiency, in particular concerning metadata and remuneration;
Amendment 88 #
2023/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Highlights the importance of overall transparency and traceability concerning many operational aspects of high relevance to authors, performers, rightholders, the audience and the general public, including most notably the functioning of the streaming platforms’ payment and remuneration systems, the curation of playlists, the discoverability of works, and the availability of metadata; regrets that in general, music streaming platforms significantly lack such transparency and traceability
Amendment 88 #
2023/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Highlights the importance of overall transparency and traceability concerning many operational aspects of high relevance to authors, performers, rightholders, the audience and the general public, including most notably the functioning of the streaming platforms’ payment and remuneration systems, the curation of playlists, the discoverability of works, and the availability of metadata; regrets that in general, music streaming platforms significantly lack such transparency and traceability
Amendment 123 #
2023/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to assess adequate ways in order to preserve the digital European musical heritage, while reducing the de- facto dependence on commercial music streaming platforms, ensuring the availability and accessibility of European musical works in the long term;
Amendment 123 #
2023/2054(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to assess adequate ways in order to preserve the digital European musical heritage, while reducing the de- facto dependence on commercial music streaming platforms, ensuring the availability and accessibility of European musical works in the long term;
Amendment 6 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the European book sector is rich and diverse and one of the largest culture industries in Europe, with around 600 000 titles published annually, and the overall value chain is estimated to employ more than half a million people in the EU;
Amendment 12 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas authors are the backbone of the sector and play a vital role in society’s development;
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 16 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E c (new)
Recital E c (new)
Amendment 21 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the book sector plays an essential role in fostering freedom of expression, which can only be exercised by ensuring freedom, independence, editorial diversity and editorial responsibility within the publishing industry;
Amendment 25 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas printed books, e-books and audiobooks represent different options available on the market nowadays and complement each other on the market;
Amendment 26 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Amendment 29 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H b (new)
Recital H b (new)
Hb. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic had a considerable impact on the book sector leading, however, to uneven effects through Europe; whereas within each country, the impact of the pandemic has been quite diverse across several domains, such as publishing sectors, trade channels, players of different sizes, and types of books; whereas nevertheless, where the sector has been able to best adapt to the challenges raised by the pandemic, adequate and targeted support from public authorities has proved essential;
Amendment 31 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the consequent rise in costs for the sector, rampant inflation and the paper crisis have posed significant challenges to the book sector and substantially hindered its competitiveness;
Amendment 32 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas libraries are gateways to knowledge and culture and play a key role in society, especially in local communities; whereas the relevance of libraries is experienced by community members by providing access to information and resources, supporting literacy, promoting lifelong learning and serving as gathering spaces;
Amendment 35 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas only a very smalla steadily growing but still insufficient proportion of books are produced in formats that are accessible to persons with disabilities;
Amendment 48 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on theall Member States to recognise books as essential goods and take measures at national level to further promote reading from an early age;
Amendment 52 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the value of books as tools for theto promote diversity and inclusion of groups at risk of marginalisation within society, in particular people lacking digital skills and persons with disabilities;
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 56 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Underlines that due to the large number of titles available on the market and the technical challenges related to accessibility, not all e-books will be accessible by 2025; calls therefore on the Member States to ensure that adequate resources are made available to meet high costs and to ensure that the requirement to make e-books accessible does not result in a diminished offer on the market;
Amendment 64 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Member States to provide adequate financial and structural support to the sector, in particular to SMEs, while financing research and innovation dedicated to increase accessibility;
Amendment 90 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. 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 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 102 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls for more initiatives to promote reading in the Member States, such as the introduction of ‘cultural vouchers’, especially for young people and marginalised groups, that could facilitate the purchase of books;
Amendment 108 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Welcomes the Commission’s launch of the first edition of the Day of European Authors to encourage book reading among the younger generations and supports the strengthening and the continuation of this initiative in the coming years;
Amendment 115 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. CallsUnderlines that independent bookstores are cornerstones of local communities by offering a differentiated customer experience and often supporting new and local authors contributing to lively literary scenes; calls therefore on the Commission to create a label for independent bookshops in the EU in order to boost the visibility of local bookshops and promote the diversity of European books;
Amendment 116 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Deplores the growing attacks against bookstores and libraries, as well as the increasing censorship of inclusive books; Stresses the role of bookstores and libraries as safe and welcoming spaces, where neither censorship nor any violent acts should be tolerated;
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 131 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. WRecognises that calculating the carbon footprint of printing activities and its products is crucial to help consumers understand the environmental impact of their activities; in this regard, welcomes the sector’s efforts to produce printed books in a greener and more sustainable manner through the widespread use of certified and recycled paper, as well as various related initiatives, such as CO2 calculators and green labels;
Amendment 145 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission to support national initiatives on data sharing and standardisation, and to collect data on the European book sector as a whole, so as to furtherbetter understand the challenges the sector is facing and further support it, optimiseing production, distribution and sustainability efforts;
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 55 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. 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; whereas 7.4 million people were in cultural employment across the Member States in 2021, amounting to 3.7% of total employment12a; _________________ 12a Eurostat
Amendment 55 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. 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; whereas 7.4 million people were in cultural employment across the Member States in 2021, amounting to 3.7% of total employment12a; _________________ 12a Eurostat
Amendment 62 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas artistic activities can be pursued as an amateur or as a professional, increasing competition in an already highly competitive environment; whereas the legal distinction between them is not always clearly established and can differ in national legislations and national practices;
Amendment 62 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas artistic activities can be pursued as an amateur or as a professional, increasing competition in an already highly competitive environment; whereas the legal distinction between them is not always clearly established and can differ in national legislations and national practices;
Amendment 78 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas more than double the number of CCS professionals is self- employed than in the general population (32 % compared to 14 %) and CCS professionals are less likely to have a permanent job, to be employed, work full time or have one job than the average working person; whereas CCS professionals tend to have project-based careers and a high degree of mobility;
Amendment 78 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas more than double the number of CCS professionals is self- employed than in the general population (32 % compared to 14 %) and CCS professionals are less likely to have a permanent job, to be employed, work full time or have one job than the average working person; whereas CCS professionals tend to have project-based careers and a high degree of mobility;
Amendment 82 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas these atypical working arrangements, often interrupted or accompanied by significant periods of non-remunerated time spent on artistic research or rehearsing, severely limit the effective access of CCS professionals to social protection, and their access to relevant entitlementss social security contributions remain sporadic; whereas, as a consequence, their access to relevant entitlement, including working hours and overtime rates, as well as leave entitlements, in particular annual and sick leave and familial and care leaves, unemployment benefits and access to childcare, is often limited; whereas, even when coverage is available on a voluntary basis, self- employed CCS professionals have a low coverage rate; whereas this situation is aggravated by existing employment relations being misclassified as self-employment;
Amendment 82 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas these atypical working arrangements, often interrupted or accompanied by significant periods of non-remunerated time spent on artistic research or rehearsing, severely limit the effective access of CCS professionals to social protection, and their access to relevant entitlementss social security contributions remain sporadic; whereas, as a consequence, their access to relevant entitlement, including working hours and overtime rates, as well as leave entitlements, in particular annual and sick leave and familial and care leaves, unemployment benefits and access to childcare, is often limited; whereas, even when coverage is available on a voluntary basis, self- employed CCS professionals have a low coverage rate; whereas this situation is aggravated by existing employment relations being misclassified as self-employment;
Amendment 88 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas career sustainability in the cultural and creative sectors is challenging and career prospects tend to worsen with ageprogression and career sustainability in the CCS are often dependent on socio-economic characteristics and conditioned by age, gender, race, disability and class; whereas mid-career CCS workers, disabled workers, workers from minorities ethnic groups and from working-class backgrounds may face worse job quality conditions; whereas career sustainability in the cultural and creative sectors is challenging and career prospects tend to worsen with age; whereas specifically workers of older age in the CCS may be forced into self-employment because of their age, putting them at higher risk of precariousness;
Amendment 88 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas career sustainability in the cultural and creative sectors is challenging and career prospects tend to worsen with ageprogression and career sustainability in the CCS are often dependent on socio-economic characteristics and conditioned by age, gender, race, disability and class; whereas mid-career CCS workers, disabled workers, workers from minorities ethnic groups and from working-class backgrounds may face worse job quality conditions; whereas career sustainability in the cultural and creative sectors is challenging and career prospects tend to worsen with age; whereas specifically workers of older age in the CCS may be forced into self-employment because of their age, putting them at higher risk of precariousness;
Amendment 90 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas CCS professionals have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has exposed their precarious living and working conditions; whereas the CCS have not fully recovered from losses incurred during the pandemic, with an enduring impact on the livelihoods of the persons working in the sectors; whereas the COVID-19 crisis underlined the fragility of pre-existing organisational structures and working practices, in particular for vulnerable professionals with precarious employment status;
Amendment 90 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas CCS professionals have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has exposed their precarious living and working conditions; whereas the CCS have not fully recovered from losses incurred during the pandemic, with an enduring impact on the livelihoods of the persons working in the sectors; whereas the COVID-19 crisis underlined the fragility of pre-existing organisational structures and working practices, in particular for vulnerable professionals with precarious employment status;
Amendment 94 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas CCS professionals tend to have low retirement savings as a result of the atypical and sometime precarious nature of their work; whereas artists may continue practicing beyond the official retirement age;
Amendment 94 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas CCS professionals tend to have low retirement savings as a result of the atypical and sometime precarious nature of their work; whereas artists may continue practicing beyond the official retirement age;
Amendment 102 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the limited collective bargaining practices in the cultural and creative sectors15 in several Member States contribute to poor job quality, low income and limited access to social protection; whereas trade unions face challenges in organizing CCS workers due to intermittent work patterns, changing work places, the combination of professional activities and in view of the higher number of self-employed professionals in the sector; _________________ 15 Eurofound note on employment trends and working conditions in the creative sectors provided at the request of the rapporteurs, 29 May 2023.
Amendment 102 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the limited collective bargaining practices in the cultural and creative sectors15 in several Member States contribute to poor job quality, low income and limited access to social protection; whereas trade unions face challenges in organizing CCS workers due to intermittent work patterns, changing work places, the combination of professional activities and in view of the higher number of self-employed professionals in the sector; _________________ 15 Eurofound note on employment trends and working conditions in the creative sectors provided at the request of the rapporteurs, 29 May 2023.
Amendment 107 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas women are in a minority when it comes to holding managerial and leadership positions14a; whereas women on average earn less than their male counterparts15a and often have comparatively shorter careers, especially in the audiovisual sector, and insufficient work-life balance opportunities; _________________ 14a http://www.womarts.eu/upload/01-LI- WOMART-1-20-6.pdf , p. 34 and s. 15a https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/ view/EARN_GR_GPGR2__custom_63504 17/default/table?lang=en [PMMR1]PAG. 60 https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public /---ed_dialogue/--- sector/documents/publication/wcms_8653 23.pdf
Amendment 107 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas women are in a minority when it comes to holding managerial and leadership positions14a; whereas women on average earn less than their male counterparts15a and often have comparatively shorter careers, especially in the audiovisual sector, and insufficient work-life balance opportunities; _________________ 14a http://www.womarts.eu/upload/01-LI- WOMART-1-20-6.pdf , p. 34 and s. 15a https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/ view/EARN_GR_GPGR2__custom_63504 17/default/table?lang=en [PMMR1]PAG. 60 https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public /---ed_dialogue/--- sector/documents/publication/wcms_8653 23.pdf
Amendment 113 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas sexual harassment in the cultural and creative sectors is three times higher16 than in the average workforce; whereas women suffer disproportionally from harassment and abuse, also online; whereas this entails the risk of self- censorship, which negatively impacts the type of artistic expressions women produce, curtails their freedom of expression and their career progression; _________________ 16 Eurofound note on employment trends and working conditions in the creative sectors provided at the request of the rapporteurs, 29 May 2023.
Amendment 113 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas sexual harassment in the cultural and creative sectors is three times higher16 than in the average workforce; whereas women suffer disproportionally from harassment and abuse, also online; whereas this entails the risk of self- censorship, which negatively impacts the type of artistic expressions women produce, curtails their freedom of expression and their career progression; _________________ 16 Eurofound note on employment trends and working conditions in the creative sectors provided at the request of the rapporteurs, 29 May 2023.
Amendment 114 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas as a result of poor working conditions, young professionals may not consider accessing the sector or abandon their careers early on, increasing the risk of a lack of a generational replacement in the cultural and creative sectors;
Amendment 114 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas as a result of poor working conditions, young professionals may not consider accessing the sector or abandon their careers early on, increasing the risk of a lack of a generational replacement in the cultural and creative sectors;
Amendment 116 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas there is no specific legal status in a number of Member States for any categories of CCS professionals; whereas a number of Member States are in the process of updating their legal framework in order to protect the rights of CCS professionals by taking into account the specificities of the cultural and creative sectors; whereas several Member States have included in their recovery and resilience plans legislative reforms to improve the working conditions of artists and cultural workers;
Amendment 116 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas there is no specific legal status in a number of Member States for any categories of CCS professionals; whereas a number of Member States are in the process of updating their legal framework in order to protect the rights of CCS professionals by taking into account the specificities of the cultural and creative sectors; whereas several Member States have included in their recovery and resilience plans legislative reforms to improve the working conditions of artists and cultural workers;
Amendment 124 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas mobility is an important element of professional artistic activity and career development and contributes to increasing income and reducing precariousness; whereas artists frequently move between Member States; whereas artistic mobility entails specific challenges, in particular in relation to social protection and taxation, which require specific measures; whereas the high level of mobility can also be conducive to undeclared work[17a];
Amendment 124 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas mobility is an important element of professional artistic activity and career development and contributes to increasing income and reducing precariousness; whereas artists frequently move between Member States; whereas artistic mobility entails specific challenges, in particular in relation to social protection and taxation, which require specific measures; whereas the high level of mobility can also be conducive to undeclared work[17a];
Amendment 133 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas artistic productions frequently involve not only European but also third-country CCS professionals whose mobility can be restricted by difficulties in obtaining medium-term visas;
Amendment 133 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas artistic productions frequently involve not only European but also third-country CCS professionals whose mobility can be restricted by difficulties in obtaining medium-term visas;
Amendment 137 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J b (new)
Recital J b (new)
Jb. whereas the fast pace of digital transformation, accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools have resulted in the displacement of workers and job losses, a loss of control over their work, while at the same time contributing to the dynamism of the sectors and their transformation;
Amendment 137 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J b (new)
Recital J b (new)
Jb. whereas the fast pace of digital transformation, accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools have resulted in the displacement of workers and job losses, a loss of control over their work, while at the same time contributing to the dynamism of the sectors and their transformation;
Amendment 143 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J c (new)
Recital J c (new)
Jc. whereas the Stuttgart Declaration reflects a united European vision, whereby leaders expressed their will to work together towards a common destiny and the wish to affirm European identity and to progress towards an ever closer union among its peoples; whereas the Declaration sees the role of culture as an important component to achieve this goal;
Amendment 143 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J c (new)
Recital J c (new)
Jc. whereas the Stuttgart Declaration reflects a united European vision, whereby leaders expressed their will to work together towards a common destiny and the wish to affirm European identity and to progress towards an ever closer union among its peoples; whereas the Declaration sees the role of culture as an important component to achieve this goal;
Amendment 155 #
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 and their work contributes towards building the identity of the peoples of Europe, promoting European cultural diversity and universal dialogue; believes, therefore, that working towards the full recovery and strengthening of the sectors, as well as better terms and conditions for CCS professionals in the sector, is of paramount importance;
Amendment 155 #
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 and their work contributes towards building the identity of the peoples of Europe, promoting European cultural diversity and universal dialogue; believes, therefore, that working towards the full recovery and strengthening of the sectors, as well as better terms and conditions for CCS professionals in the sector, is of paramount importance;
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 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 160 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Underlines the responsibility of the Union, pursuant Article 167 TFEU, in contributing to the flowering of the cultures of the Member States and, pursuant Article 3 TEU, in safeguarding and enhancing Europe’s cultural heritage; considers that historically European cultural heritage has acted as a pole of attraction and influence worldwide, yet reclaiming this leading role requires significant investment in the cultural and creative sectors and policies strengthening them;
Amendment 160 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Underlines the responsibility of the Union, pursuant Article 167 TFEU, in contributing to the flowering of the cultures of the Member States and, pursuant Article 3 TEU, in safeguarding and enhancing Europe’s cultural heritage; considers that historically European cultural heritage has acted as a pole of attraction and influence worldwide, yet reclaiming this leading role requires significant investment in the cultural and creative sectors and policies strengthening them;
Amendment 167 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Member States to strive to implement the 1980 UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of the Artists, to which they are all signatories; notes that the subsequent implementation reports of the Recommendation show that more needs to be done to comply with the recommendation; considers that changes in the last four decades, in particular those due to digitalisation, require Member States to adapt their actions continuously in order to fulfil their obligations;
Amendment 167 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Member States to strive to implement the 1980 UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of the Artists, to which they are all signatories; notes that the subsequent implementation reports of the Recommendation show that more needs to be done to comply with the recommendation; considers that changes in the last four decades, in particular those due to digitalisation, require Member States to adapt their actions continuously in order to fulfil their obligations;
Amendment 176 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Encourages the Member States that have not yet introduced a specific status for artists and other CCS professionals to do so; calls on those Member States which have an ‘artist status’ in place to monitor its adequacy and review it where necessary, with the support of the Commission, with the aim of providing access to adequate social protection complying with minimum standards in line with the Council Recommendation of 8 November 2019 on access to social protection for workers and the self-employed (2019/C 387/01); calls on those Member States which have an ‘artist status’ in place to monitor its adequacy and review it where necessary in the same light, ensuring the coverage of all CCS professionals, and in particular the self-employed, and adjusting it to the new challenges brought by digitalisation and the recent health crisis; praises those Member States that have in recent years carried out such a review and adaptation;
Amendment 176 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Encourages the Member States that have not yet introduced a specific status for artists and other CCS professionals to do so; calls on those Member States which have an ‘artist status’ in place to monitor its adequacy and review it where necessary, with the support of the Commission, with the aim of providing access to adequate social protection complying with minimum standards in line with the Council Recommendation of 8 November 2019 on access to social protection for workers and the self-employed (2019/C 387/01); calls on those Member States which have an ‘artist status’ in place to monitor its adequacy and review it where necessary in the same light, ensuring the coverage of all CCS professionals, and in particular the self-employed, and adjusting it to the new challenges brought by digitalisation and the recent health crisis; praises those Member States that have in recent years carried out such a review and adaptation;
Amendment 188 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is concerned about the sustainability of the livelihood of CCS professionals in a number of Member States; reaffirms its position that CCS professionals within the EU should have effective access to minimum standards of social security, including employment and health insurance and pension funds according to applicable law; believes that reinforced action at Union level is needed in that regard, in particular with regard to self-employed CCS professionals;
Amendment 188 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is concerned about the sustainability of the livelihood of CCS professionals in a number of Member States; reaffirms its position that CCS professionals within the EU should have effective access to minimum standards of social security, including employment and health insurance and pension funds according to applicable law; believes that reinforced action at Union level is needed in that regard, in particular with regard to self-employed CCS professionals;
Amendment 194 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that, in view of atypical work patterns in cultural and creative careers and the ensuing challenges, common throughout the Union, in accessing social protection for CCS professionals and in view of the high cross- border mobility of CCS professionals, a targeted legal act at Union level is needed to promote access to comprehensive and adequate social protection systems for all CCS professionals; insists on the need for preserving, accumulating and/or transferring rights across schemes to allow CCS professionals, who frequently combine or change jobs or pass between worker and self-employed status, to effectively access benefits, including unemployment benefits, in contribution- based social protection schemes and to have adequate coverage, as well as to facilitate their participation in the case of voluntary social protection schemes; affirms that the right to an appropriate and proportionate remuneration derived from copyright and related rights must be compatible with social protection systems, in particular access to contributory pension, as creative careers are not limited by age;
Amendment 194 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that, in view of atypical work patterns in cultural and creative careers and the ensuing challenges, common throughout the Union, in accessing social protection for CCS professionals and in view of the high cross- border mobility of CCS professionals, a targeted legal act at Union level is needed to promote access to comprehensive and adequate social protection systems for all CCS professionals; insists on the need for preserving, accumulating and/or transferring rights across schemes to allow CCS professionals, who frequently combine or change jobs or pass between worker and self-employed status, to effectively access benefits, including unemployment benefits, in contribution- based social protection schemes and to have adequate coverage, as well as to facilitate their participation in the case of voluntary social protection schemes; affirms that the right to an appropriate and proportionate remuneration derived from copyright and related rights must be compatible with social protection systems, in particular access to contributory pension, as creative careers are not limited by age;
Amendment 214 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses that ensuring smooth coordination and portability of rights across the social protection systems between Member States is important to ensure effective access to social protection for CCS professionals who show a high degree of labour mobility;
Amendment 214 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses that ensuring smooth coordination and portability of rights across the social protection systems between Member States is important to ensure effective access to social protection for CCS professionals who show a high degree of labour mobility;
Amendment 225 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Encourages the Member States to set up new or strengthen existing mobility information points that help CCS professionals gather all relevant sectoral information concerning their working conditions, mobility, unemployment benefits, health insurance and pension rights;
Amendment 225 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Encourages the Member States to set up new or strengthen existing mobility information points that help CCS professionals gather all relevant sectoral information concerning their working conditions, mobility, unemployment benefits, health insurance and pension rights;
Amendment 227 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Believes that promoting information on social security coordination rules in Europe on cross- border mobility of artists at EU level through guidelines and information desks, is necessary and useful for CCS professionals; notes, however, that even with this support, navigating the different systems in place remains challenging, in particular for the self-employed;
Amendment 227 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Believes that promoting information on social security coordination rules in Europe on cross- border mobility of artists at EU level through guidelines and information desks, is necessary and useful for CCS professionals; notes, however, that even with this support, navigating the different systems in place remains challenging, in particular for the self-employed;
Amendment 229 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Notes that automated information exchange through the electronic exchange of social security information (EESSI) aims to allow mobile professionals to work in Europe seamlessly; believes this tool bears great potential for CCS professionals; asks the Commission to ensure that EESSI is adapted to the specificities of work in the cultural and creative sectors; calls for testing the pilot project on a European Social Security Pass in the cultural and creative sectors, adapting and making it fit for the specificities of the sectors and the particular needs of the self-employed;
Amendment 229 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Notes that automated information exchange through the electronic exchange of social security information (EESSI) aims to allow mobile professionals to work in Europe seamlessly; believes this tool bears great potential for CCS professionals; asks the Commission to ensure that EESSI is adapted to the specificities of work in the cultural and creative sectors; calls for testing the pilot project on a European Social Security Pass in the cultural and creative sectors, adapting and making it fit for the specificities of the sectors and the particular needs of the self-employed;
Amendment 240 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Deplores the practice of offering payment for cultural and creative work in the form of exposure;
Amendment 240 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Deplores the practice of offering payment for cultural and creative work in the form of exposure;
Amendment 245 #
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 remunerated; calls for the meaningful transposition and enforcement of the Copyright Directive (2019/790/EU), aligned with its objectives; calls on the Commission to support the Member States in ensuring an appropriate and proportionate remuneration for artists and creators for the exploitation of their work, with appropriate mechanisms and through general and sector-specific dialogues, in line with EU legislation;
Amendment 245 #
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 remunerated; calls for the meaningful transposition and enforcement of the Copyright Directive (2019/790/EU), aligned with its objectives; calls on the Commission to support the Member States in ensuring an appropriate and proportionate remuneration for artists and creators for the exploitation of their work, with appropriate mechanisms and through general and sector-specific dialogues, in line with EU legislation;
Amendment 262 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Is concerned by abusive and coercive practices that may result in uthe use of various forms of ‘buy-out’ contracts which can lead to an abusive and coercive practice circumventing EU rules and principles on fair remuneration and confair contractual relationships for CCS professionals; draws attention to issueming deep power imbalances between contracting parties is concerned by the increasing use of these contracts often placed under foreign jurisdictions in certain sectors; urges the Member States to ensure that the contractual arrangements in the cultural and creative sectors arelating more specifically to ‘buy-out’ contracts; requests the Commission to assess and closely monitor the situation in that regard in full compliance with Articles 18, 19 and 20 of the Copyright Directive, to enforce the rights of authors and performers in this regard; requests the Commission to assess and closely monitor the situation in that regard; requests the Commission to assess carefully the compatibility of ‘buy-out’ provisions, as well as provisions on choice of law and jurisdiction that often elude European rules, and the need to address these and any other harmful practices imposed on creators;
Amendment 262 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Is concerned by abusive and coercive practices that may result in uthe use of various forms of ‘buy-out’ contracts which can lead to an abusive and coercive practice circumventing EU rules and principles on fair remuneration and confair contractual relationships for CCS professionals; draws attention to issueming deep power imbalances between contracting parties is concerned by the increasing use of these contracts often placed under foreign jurisdictions in certain sectors; urges the Member States to ensure that the contractual arrangements in the cultural and creative sectors arelating more specifically to ‘buy-out’ contracts; requests the Commission to assess and closely monitor the situation in that regard in full compliance with Articles 18, 19 and 20 of the Copyright Directive, to enforce the rights of authors and performers in this regard; requests the Commission to assess and closely monitor the situation in that regard; requests the Commission to assess carefully the compatibility of ‘buy-out’ provisions, as well as provisions on choice of law and jurisdiction that often elude European rules, and the need to address these and any other harmful practices imposed on creators;
Amendment 292 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. While recognising the particular working time arrangements common in the sectors, believes that safety and health in the workplace as well as work-life balance must be respected;
Amendment 295 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Reiterates its call on the Member States to diversify the sources of support to the cultural and creative sectors, to refrain from financial cuts to existing funding and to increase their financial support to the sectors;
Amendment 296 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 c (new)
Paragraph 12 c (new)
12c. Believes that public funders in the cultural and creative sectors have a responsibility to promote fair practices and calls for the integration of fair principles in their funding strategies; insists that all professional institutional engagements of CCS professionals should be fairly remunerated and job substitution through bogus volunteering should be tackled; calls on public funders at EU, national and regional level to introduce terms and conditions on the use of public funding to ensure fair remuneration and working conditions of CCS professionals, and to advance gender equality;
Amendment 299 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Considers that Union-funded projects in the cultural and creative sectors, such as Creative Europe, must comply with a set of fair work principles and practices for collaborations in the cultural and creative sectors; asks the Commission to ensure that the next cycle of Union programmes in the cultural and creative sectors complies with such principles, in line with the European Pillar of Social Rights, including via the introduction of social conditionality, covering among others, the obligation to remunerate CCS professionals fairly for their work, including time devoted to research, rehearsals, preparation and application retroactively;
Amendment 307 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Believes that sustainable public funding is fundamental to ensuring a healthy cultural and creative ecosystem; calls on the Commission to propose including in the European Semester a continuous review of the indicators on public spending for culture; asks the Member States to set a minimum spending target of 2 % of government public expenditure in the cultural and creative sectors;
Amendment 316 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recalls that CCS professionals have the freedom and right to form and join trade unions and professional organisations to represent them and to participate in the formulation of cultural and employment policies; calls on the Member States to foster an effective social dialogue and guarantee the effective application of the right to collective bargaining in the cultural and creative sectors; calls on the Commission to reinforce social dialogue at Union level, ensuring that all cultural and creative sectors are represented;
Amendment 321 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that Member States’ collective bargaining coverage rates in the cultural and creative sectors vary significantly; considers that strong collective bargaining decisively contributes to ensuring adequate minimum wage protection and good working conditions; calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure, with the involvement of social partners, an enabling environment for collective bargaining in the cultural and creative sectors; therefore, encourages the Commission and the Member States, along with social partners, to work towards reaching collective bargaining coverage of at least 80% by 2030, which should be also reflected in the cultural and creative sectors, and to review regularly progress towards reaching this target;
Amendment 331 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Welcomes the publication by the Commission of the ‘Guidelines on application of Union competition law to collective agreements regarding working conditions of solo self-employed persons’, including solo self-employed authors and performers, offering greater protection to creators and freelancers in the cultural and creative sectors; calls on national competition authorities to ensure the effective application of the Guidelines; calls on the Commission to monitor the application of the Guidelines by national competition authorities in order to ensure that they are applied consistently;
Amendment 335 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on the social partners, to provide tailored information to CCS professionals, especially in case of cross- border mobility;
Amendment 336 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Is concerned by the increasingly limited space devoted to artistic education and sports in national curricula in primary and secondary education; notes with concern that financial barriers often hinder access to higher education in the arts for young people coming from a disadvantaged background; calls on Member States to ensure equitable access to artistic education, in particular higher education; asks the Commission to assess potential models to compensate artistic and cultural organisations offering free access for young persons under 18 years, including in this analysis the social return on investment of early exposure to culture;
Amendment 348 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Is concerned by the lack of awareness of, and information provided to, students and young graduates entering the labour market on working practices and conditions, including an understanding of worker and self-employed status; invites the Commission to collect good practices on arts in education, training and skills development, and to coordinate better access to training modules, together with professional bodies and social partners;
Amendment 353 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Insists on the importance of investing in lifelong learning for CCS professionals; stresses the importance of mobility at EU level for exchanging ideas and practices, promoting intercultural collaboration and enhancing career development, including training opportunities, in the cultural and creative sectors; believes that redoubled efforts are needed to strengthen and widen opportunities for educational and professional exchange at European level making those more inclusive; highlights in this regard the importance of initiatives such as Culture Moves Europe and ArtIST; urges the Member States and the EU to better map the training needs of CCS professionals and to coordinate better their culture, education and employment policies so that these address more adequately the particular challenges of the cultural and creative sectors;
Amendment 360 #
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; when it is not possible to continue with their careers; believes this is of particular importance for professionals whose practice relies on their physical capacities, such as dancers, singers and musicians, and for professionals whose jobs are put at risk by the digital transition; calls on the Member States to invest in 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 368 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls on the social partners and employers to promote training and skills development; calls on the European Commission to support cooperation between skills councils where these exist and the exchange of best practices between Member States;
Amendment 376 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Notes that the cultural and creative sectors show a very high dependence rate from clients and above average exposure to intimidation and discrimination; with 86 % of unions in the entertainment industry expressing concern about sexual harassment occurring at work or in work- related environments1a; notes that, within the entertainment sector, the live entertainment and film/television production sub-sectors are particularly affected1b; urges the Member States to investigate scrupulously the reported cases, to raise awareness and to establish guidelines on harassment prevention through education and training; _________________ 1a Policy Brief on sexual harassment in the entertainment industry, ILO, 2020 1b https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public /@ed_dialogue/@actrav/documents/public ation/wcms_761947.pdf
Amendment 385 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on the Member States to redouble their efforts to eradicate sexual harassment in the cultural and creative sectors and to ensure a safe and healthy work place; welcomes, in that regard, the Commission proposal for a directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence, and looks forward to its swift adoption; asks the Commission and the Member States to put in place incentive mechanisms and support structures for ensuring equitable careers, particularly for women, persons from disadvantaged backgrounds and belonging to minorities, including, when appropriate, through funding mechanisms;
Amendment 389 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Reiterates its call on the Member States and social partners to promote social dialogue on addressing the gender inequality by ensuring equal pay for work of equal value as well protecting work-life balance; encourages social partners to promote the inclusion of women and youth in their leadership and among the negotiators; calls on the Member States in this regard to swiftly transpose the Pay Transparency and Work- life balance Directives;
Amendment 394 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23b. Calls on the Member States to establish and fund independent structures where artists and CCS professionals can confidentially report unfair practices, such as abuse of power, harassment, bullying, and discrimination, obtain guidance and legal counselling;
Amendment 399 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Insists on the need to ensure freedom of artistic creation and expression throughout Europe; reiterates its call on the Commission to expand, as part of the rule of law reports, the chapter on monitoring media freedom and pluralism to cover all aspects of freedom of expression, including artistic and academic freedoms; calls on the Commission, as part of its review of the EU Democracy Action Plan implementation, to focus further, through appropriate initiatives, on promoting and defending the freedom of artists to create without censorship or intimidation;
Amendment 401 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Notes that artistic freedom is closely linked to the social and economic conditions of cultural professionals and institutions; recalls the duty of Member States and the Union to protect, defend and assist CCS professionals in upholding their freedom of creation and expression; calls on the Member States to develop guidelines for protecting the artistic freedom as an EU value;
Amendment 406 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Is concerned by the effects of increasing automation resulting from the use of machine learning, robotics and other data-based technologies such as assisted content production, artificial voiceover, speech-to-text translation, as well as automated metadata extraction and the spread of powerful generative AI systems to generate content, which pose a particular challenge to artists and other CCS professionals at risk of losing their jobs or, their remuneration rights, control over their work, or of suffering from deteriorating working conditions; calls on the Commission to develop a proactive strategic approach at Union level to anticipate the effects on jobs; highlights that automation may also contribute to job creation in the cultural and creative sectors, especially when implemented in human-centric way; therefore calls on the Commission to develop a proactive strategic approach at Union level to anticipate the effects on jobs, working methods, workers’ conditions, upskilling, reskilling and workforce needs resulting from the use of these new technologies; calls on the Commission and the Member States to develop, as part of this strategic approach, adapted training, hiring and education action plans, including AI literacy, for the cultural and creative sectors;
Amendment 413 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Calls more specifically for social dialogue and consultations with the cultural and creative sectors to ensure cultural diversity, non-discrimination and fairness in AI systems, and best use of digital technologies at large to support decent working conditions of CCS professionals, the enjoyment of their rights and in particular the right to fair, appropriate and proportionate remuneration;
Amendment 418 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Reiterates its call on the Commission to assess the challenges posed by AI-generated content on the cultural and creative sectors, as well as the impact of the research and development of AI and related technologies on the cultural and creative sectors; in particular with regard to authorship and fair remuneration of authors and performers; calls on the Commission to evaluate the extent to which the European General Data Protection Regulation can provide fast and effective safeguards against the unauthorized scraping of personal data by AI systems and whether existing text and data mining exceptions are adequately balanced to meet the three-step test also in the context of generative AI;
Amendment 429 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
Amendment 441 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Requests that the Commission submit, on the basis of Article 153(2), point (a), and Article 352 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, one or more proposals for a decision establishing a comprehensive Union framework for collecting and publishing appropriate data and for encouraging cooperation and the exchange of best practices between Member States with a view to formulating quality standards and reviewing relevant developments as regards the status, living and working conditions, including fair remuneration, access to social security and social protection, representation and collective defence in areas relevant to the living and working conditions of artists and other CCS professionals, covering both workers and the self-employed, with the full participation of the social partners, following the recommendations set out in the Annex hereto; calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that this framework contributes to the elimination of all forms of discrimination and of gender-based violence in the cultural and creative sectors, and promotes gender equality and artistic freedom;
Amendment 445 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Calls for the inclusion of culture within the European Semester, under the Semester’s education and training monitoring, of the working and living conditions in the cultural and creative sectors in the ongoing economic and social policy coordination and monitoring;
Amendment 450 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 b (new)
Paragraph 29 b (new)
29b. Reiterates its call on the Commission to update the New Agenda for Culture and include the improvement of CCS professionals’ living and working conditions as a priority area; asks the Commission to include in its political priorities for 2024-2029 the improvement of working and living conditions and fair remuneration in the cultural and creative sectors;
Amendment 452 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 c (new)
Paragraph 29 c (new)
29c. Calls on the Member States to increase the level of ambition for the key priority ‘Artists and cultural professionals: empowering the CCS’ in the Council Work Plan for Culture 2023- 2026, with more ambitious actions and target outputs focusing on the status and working conditions of artists and other CCS professionals;
Amendment 453 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 d (new)
Paragraph 29 d (new)
29d. Asks the Commission and the Member States to regularly collect and publish comprehensive and comparable data, disaggregated by gender, age, disability, company size and sector as far as available, on the social and professional situation of artists and other CCS professionals in the EU, covering both workers and the self-employed, including on their status, working conditions, including fair remuneration, access to social security and social protection, representation and collective defence, their exposure to forms of discrimination and gender-based violence, as well as gender equality and artistic freedom;
Amendment 454 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 e (new)
Paragraph 29 e (new)
Amendment 455 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Considers that any financial implications of the requested proposals should be covered by existing budgetary allocations; stresses that, given the significance of the cultural and creative sectors for the EU and Member States’ economies, the adoption and implementation of the proposal would lead to substantial financial and efficiency gains, and will thus be beneficial both in economic and social terms, [as clearly pointed out in the European Added Value Assessment report];
Amendment 458 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – Recommendation 1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – Recommendation 1 – paragraph 1
The objective of the proposals is to establish a Union framework on the social and professional situation of artists and other professionals in the cultural and creative sectors (‘CCS professionals’) (the ‘Framework’). The Framework should comprise one or more decisions setting up a mechanism for structured cooperation and the exchange of best practices between Member States with a view to formulating quality standards and reviewing relevant developments in areas relevant to the living and working conditions of CCS professionals. This mechanism should include close consultation and involvement of social partners at national and European level
Amendment 513 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – Recommendation 4 – paragraph 1 – indent 8
Annex I – Recommendation 4 – paragraph 1 – indent 8
- to raise awareness on the relevant problems and available solutions among CCS professionals, trade unions and other workers’ representatives organisations, and relevant Member State authorities.
Amendment 11 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas cohesion policy is the main investment policy for the EU’s regions and cities, consistently serving as a first choice for financial assistance facing unforeseen events that shake our socio-economy, and the Territorial Agenda is the guiding instrument for the European Union’s territorial policy;
Amendment 13 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. Whereas it is at territorial level where the challenges facing European regions are identified and managed;
Amendment 14 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. Whereas Article 7 of the European Regional Development Fund Regulation (1301/2013) refers to Sustainable urban development based on integrated sustainable urban strategies as the framework for the selection of single operations;
Amendment 15 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
Ac. Whereas the previous and current Common Provisions Regulations make no specific reference to the Territorial Agenda 2020 and the Territorial Agenda 2030 respectively;
Amendment 21 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas it considers the richness of Europe's territorial diversity as a dynamic and complex system in which each region faces development challenges according to its particular characteristics;
Amendment 22 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. Whereas there is great potential for the Union in their national programmes and projects for spatial planning and regional development;
Amendment 23 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
Cc. whereas it is important to incorporate territoriality into EU funds, especially cohesion policy;
Amendment 26 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas Article 28 CPR designates integrated territorial investments (ITIs) and community-led local development (CLLD) as the instruments for implementing territorial development strategies and calls for coherence and coordination among the Funds when several are applied to the same strategy for territorial or local development;
Amendment 27 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas it acknowledges the efforts made by our regions to meet the new objectives (PO); thus asks the EC to allowing flexible implementation of PO5 without strict requirements regarding strategies and governance (CPR Title III, Chapter II) thereby opening it to all kinds of initiatives contributing to regional and urban development, e.g. allow transnational Interreg programmes to choose PO5 in future programming;
Amendment 28 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
Fb. Whereas these instruments aim at bottom-up territorial development with the active participation of local stakeholders;
Amendment 37 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. Whereas the European Urban Agency, through the Leipzig Charter, supports the objectives of the Territorial Agenda 2030;
Amendment 39 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I b (new)
Recital I b (new)
Ib. Whereas both documents share common principles such as a local approach, policy coordination and effective multi-level frameworks;
Amendment 41 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I c (new)
Recital I c (new)
Ic. Whereas the driving principles of the Territorial Agenda 2030 are encompassed in the two priorities "People and places are drifting apart" and "Sustainable development and climate change";
Amendment 43 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I d (new)
Recital I d (new)
Id. Whereas territorial priorities set by the Territorial Agenda 2030 for a fair and green Europe;
Amendment 46 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. Whereas the EU Territorial Agenda 2030 calls for the territorial dimension of sectoral policies to be strengthened at all levels of governance;
Amendment 48 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J b (new)
Recital J b (new)
Jb. Whereas a better data collection and a coherent revision of the Territorial Agenda 2030 is needed;
Amendment 49 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J c (new)
Recital J c (new)
Jc. Whereas to date, 7 pilot actions have been carried out in the implementation of the Territorial Agenda 2030, serving as an example of the application of its objectives on the ground, at local and regional level;
Amendment 50 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J d (new)
Recital J d (new)
Jd. whereas it takes into account the limited geographical balance in the development of these actions;
Amendment 51 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J e (new)
Recital J e (new)
Je. whereas it takes into account the administrative difficulties encountered by the pilot actions when they were financed by several programmes or funding sources;
Amendment 60 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the Handbook of territorial and development strategies and the Handbook of Sustainable Urban Development Strategies as guides for all administratives levels for the design, implementation and monitoring of territorial and urban development strategies;
Amendment 67 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the need forTakes into account the capacities demonstrated by local and regional authorities in the implementation and management of territorial tools, and considers necessary a paradigm shift in the involvement of local and regional authorities in the implementation and management of territorial tools;
Amendment 70 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Highlights the impact of the EU Semester decisions on territorial cohesion and, consequently, on the development capacity of territorial programmes;
Amendment 74 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for territorial or local development strategies funded by more than one programme to merge into a single track, in accordance with Article 28 of the CPR and in order to prevent delays and administrative obstacles;
Amendment 75 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Welcomes the data shown in the STRAT-Board for the period 2014-2020 and notes that CLLDs played a major role in the development of territorial strategies, highlighting the strong interest of the local level in actively participating in the development of these strategies;
Amendment 76 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Calls on the Commission, in view of the successful use of CLLDs in the 2014-2020 period, to simplify the administrative process for the management of funds, especially where CLLDs draw from more than one distinct fund;
Amendment 77 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. Stresses that the ITIs are the main tool used by those Member States with a larger allocation of ERDF funds, as they quickly absorb the amounts and are able to cover several main axes at the same time, present in one or several operational programmes;
Amendment 84 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers TA2030 to be a real and proper instrument that ensures the EU’s cohesion through the management of each of its regions and their particularities; calls on the EC to consider modifying the role of the Territorial Agenda beyond that of a territorial management guide;
Amendment 93 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls for greater flexibility for the regions in the fulfilment of the PO5 objective and for the actions to achieve it to be aligned with those set out in the Territorial Agenda 2030;
Amendment 95 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses the need to involve the European Parliament, - in particular its competerelevant Committee on Regional Development, - in the pilot actions, in order to ensure that they are in line with current EU priorities, and to extend their results of pilot actions at European level, which can be integrateding and coordinateding them with initiatives such as cohesion policy, including particular the ERDF and Interreg;
Amendment 98 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls for a strategy for merging funds or for the administrative simplification for pilot actions financed by more than one fund, so as to lower administrative barriers and facilitate applications for these projects;
Amendment 100 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Stresses the need for greater dissemination of the actions and achievements of the pilot projects as examples of the implementation of European funds; stresses the importance of communicating the results of the pilot actions, that a biennial conference is organised to showcase the pilot actions to local and regional authorities, as well as to relevant actors at national and EU level, linking it with other events such as the Rural Pact or the Cities Forum;
Amendment 103 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Member States to develop their territorial agendas in line with the TA2030 as a basis for programming their territorial strategies, taking into account the specificities of each of its regions and serving as an incentive, and in order to stimulate the decision-making process and the design of territorial and urban policies;
Amendment 105 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to promote the implementation of the TA2030 beyond pilot actions, making this instrument a reference framework for action that provides concrete and adapted guidelines for EU territories to improve their performance; highlights the opportunity to make regional funding conditional on achieving TA2030 priorities and calls on the Commission to develop monitoring indicators linking the TA2030 and the use of cohesion policy funds, in particular the ERFD;
Amendment 111 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the Commission to ensure the proper implementation of funds and the implementation of territorial instruments, favouring easy management without bureaucratic barriers;
Amendment 112 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to carry out a coherent review of the Territorial Agenda 2030 by 2024, including a thorough review of its governance system, the progress made in implementation and the relevance of its priorities, as outlined in the Territorial Agenda 2030;
Amendment 114 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls for a single framework for strategies aimed at both urban and wider territorial development, treating territorial requirements as a whole by taking as a basis unit functional areas at level 3 of the nomenclature of territorial units for statistics (NUTS); stresses that this could significantly reduce bureaucratic barriers in the acquisition of funds, homogenising the process for European regions;
Amendment 117 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Recognises the Council's initiative in its role in the development of the territorial activities of the Member States;
Amendment 120 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission to increase its involvement in territorial policy through cohesion policy and to strengthen the governance of regions in order to promote cohesion and micro- cohesion by covering the particularities of each region, improving decision-making at local and regional level and applying existing tools in order to improve the management of legislative instruments; calls on the Commission to strengthen the value of Cohesion Policy Funds to be sufficiently resilient, thus being able to cushion the effects of future unexpected events and to avoid regions suffering the consequences, thus upholding the principle of do not harm to cohesion;
Amendment 123 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls on the EC to carry out a study of each region's capacity to cushion future global challenges affecting territorial cohesion. This would provide a rapid response tool that would allow for flexibility in the allocation or reinforcement of these resources, according to the real time situation of our regions;
Amendment 126 #
2023/2048(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Calls on the EIB to increase the financial allocation foreseen for Cohesion Policy funds, dedicated to safeguarding the balance and proper functioning of our regions;
Amendment 12 #
2023/2042(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 4 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas solidarity activities should present potential European added value, benefit communities and foster participants’ personal, educational, social, civic and professional development; whereas volunteering, both within and beyond the Union, is an enriching experience in a non- formal and informal learning context;
Amendment 8 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the effects of the COVID- 19 pandemic did not dimpactinish the interest in the programme, but rather highlighted its potentialrelevance and proved the importance of young people’s engagement on the ground in solidarity activities, including blended volunteering;
Amendment 14 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. Whereas the ESC bears great potential to develop a European common sense of belonging, providing learning opportunities for volunteers to become active citizens, contributing to build better societies, fostering cohesion, advancing peace and preventing violence;
Amendment 15 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Recital G b (new)
Gb. Gb. whereas a very limited number of actions dealt directly with citizenship education1a; _________________ 1a Report on the implementation of EU citizenship education actions
Amendment 16 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas one of the main policy priorities is including young people with fewer opportunities; whereas in 2021-2022, a total of 14 060 participants belonged to this category, of whom 8 622 were awarded places as individual volunteers and 5 438 were awarded places on volunteering teams; whereas inclusivity, taking also into consideration rural areas, should remain a high priority of the programme, and more efforts should be devoted to ensure geographical balance in the participation of people from disadvantaged backgrounds across the Union;
Amendment 28 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Insists that volunteering within the ESC must include learning and training components; and shall not be a substitute for traineeships or jobs, nor be equated with employment;
Amendment 29 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Believes that proper training and proven skills of volunteers should be required to be entitled to have direct contacts with vulnerable people, in particular children with special needs, so as to guarantee child protection and not be detrimental to the wellbeing of children;
Amendment 32 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Affirms that volunteering on the ground allows for meaningful interactions that cannot be substituted by virtual or blended volunteering without diminishing the quality of the experience; points out that blended or virtual volunteering deprives much needed resources from other actions of the programme;
Amendment 39 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls onUrges the Commission, the Member States, NAs and engaged organisations to help raise awareness about the programme and its individual strands, to further build its brand and to reach out to more young people, particularly those with fewer opportunities; calls on regular monitoring and reporting in this regard;
Amendment 45 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that young people’s needs and social trends are changing; invites the Commission to explore and develop new volunteering formats for the next programming period, such as part-time volunteering, virtual volunteering or blended volunteering, and to provide participants and organisations with a sufficient budget;
Amendment 47 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Believes that in-country activities are particularly importrelevant for young people with fewer opportunities; calls on the Commission to lower the age limit and the mandatory minimum number of five participants per solidarity project for in- country activities in the next programming period, following the example of Erasmus+ youth participation activities;
Amendment 53 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the programme’s inclusive natureobjectives and the implementation guidelines for its inclusion and diversity strategy; calls onurges the Commission to consider adopting a more flexible and inclusive approach to individual volunteering, enabland Member States to implement the strategy with utmost care and attention, ing participants to mix and match countries, areas of activity and experiences in order to make the programme more inclusiveular to support organisations in reaching out to more participants with fewer opportunities and to monitor its implementation carefully;
Amendment 55 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on the Commission to consider adopting a more flexible approach to individual volunteering, enabling participants to mix and match countries, areas of activity and experiences;
Amendment 59 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls to reinforce the knowledge of volunteers on the European Union through their initial training, by including a mandatory module on European citizenship education, in order to reinforce the EU added value of the programme;
Amendment 60 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Calls on the Commission to deepen the solidarity experience by fostering visits of volunteers to sites of memory in the host country, in particular, sites of special significance for the history of the Union, such as concentration and death camps;
Amendment 73 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Believes that solidarity should be mainstreamed across EU programmes; praises therefore the synergies achieved with Horizon Europe; calls on the Commission to explore the development of synergies with the European Social Fund and with union actions on disaster relief; taking into account that young volunteers cannot substitute professional first responders;
Amendment 76 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Considering the unfulfilled demand of the ESC, the increasing requests for solidarity after recurrent crises, its symbolic value to promote understanding and cohesion between Europeans, and the cost-effectiveness of actions to foster peace and prevent conflict; calls on the Member States and the Commission to, at a minimum, double the budget of the ESC in the next Multiannual Financial Framework;
Amendment 77 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to address other budgetary issues, such as discrepancies between NAs in handling applications, by establishing specific centralised grants, managed by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency, for individual volunteering and solidarity projects for European organisations and networks, by recommending a minimum amount to be paid by host organisations to their partner/supporting organisations, by removing or increasing the current funding cap for coordination costs, indexing to inflation flat rates and lump sums, and by securing regular funding for quality label holders for long-term financial planning purposes; believes that these measures will help organisations and national agencies to provide more opportunities and fulfil the programme’s potential;
Amendment 78 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Concludes that in view of the current high demand, showing the relevance of the programme among European youth, as well as the importance of its objectives, that of contributing to social cohesion, fostering understanding among Europeans and preventing conflict through solidarity, also in view of the increasing need for European support after recurrent crises, the ESC has proven its value as a self- standing programme and merits reinforced budget as to live up to its true potential;
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 127 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 c (new)
Paragraph 23 c (new)
23c. Recalls that the European Media Freedom Act should establish a new European Board for Media Services to replace the European Regulators Group for Audiovisual Media Services (ERGA) established by Directive 2010/13/EU; stresses that the Board should be an independent body of the Union with legal personality as well as being supported by sufficient human and financial resources for the performance if its tasks; in this regard, the Board should be financed under a separate budget line and not from the budget allocated to the MEDIA strand of the programme or other budget lines in existence;
Amendment 127 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 c (new)
Paragraph 23 c (new)
23c. Recalls that the European Media Freedom Act should establish a new European Board for Media Services to replace the European Regulators Group for Audiovisual Media Services (ERGA) established by Directive 2010/13/EU; stresses that the Board should be an independent body of the Union with legal personality as well as being supported by sufficient human and financial resources for the performance if its tasks; in this regard, the Board should be financed under a separate budget line and not from the budget allocated to the MEDIA strand of the programme or other budget lines in existence;
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 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 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 12 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the effort required for the integration of disadvantaged learners is much greater than for the integration of learners with equal opportunities, and still requires a great deal of persuasion and much more extensive planning;
Amendment 13 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas the institutional approach to accreditation is a factor that facilitates access for disadvantaged, small and inexperienced organisations and institutions that have not previously participated in the programme; whereas this access is now made more difficult by the need to limit the maximum number of accreditations possible due to the high level of interest;
Amendment 14 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D c (new)
Recital D c (new)
Dc. whereas institutions working with and for educationally disadvantaged (adult) people are often not yet familiar with Erasmus+ learning mobilities and, in addition to the content-related work, are taking the necessary steps for organisational development and implementation of the requirements, while at the same time there is a generally known shortage of staff in the social sector;
Amendment 15 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D d (new)
Recital D d (new)
Dd. whereas the full integration of eTwinning, the digital component for school education within Erasmus+, into the programme structure was already targeted for 2021;
Amendment 17 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas Small-scale Partnerships are often the very first contact with the programme, especially for multipliers, as they offer very flexible possibilities to carry out all the desired activities;
Amendment 19 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas rising costs of living, high inflation rates and other challenges are putting additional pressure on the programme’s budget; in addition, the programme implementation will be increasingly hampered by the shortage of skilled workers in the social sector;
Amendment 31 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights that lifelong learning, better inclusion of people with fewer opportunities, and the removal of barriers to learning mobility, such as the lack of automatic recognition of qualifications and financial barriers, are key priorities while seeking to increase the diversity of the programme, both in terms of participants and measures;
Amendment 37 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the European Education and Culture Executive Agency and NAs; highlights the importance of goodimproving and maintaining a constructive and cooperative communication between these two parties;
Amendment 38 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Recalls that the fairness of equal access to the programme requires that the deadlines for the application and all further steps of planning, implementation and accounting are communicated as early and transparently as possible and adhered to as reliably as possible;
Amendment 39 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Suggests a kind of meta-evaluation of the entire programme application and implementation process with the aim of significantly and drastically simplifying the funding application and its respective forms, the programme implementation as well as the reporting and accounting for all parties involved without compromising the diversity of the programme; Building on this, the digital tools should be optimised so that, by the next programme period from 2028 at the latest, applications, planning, implementation and accounting can all be easily done online, taking full account of users' wishes for simplicity, user-friendliness, accessibility, reliability, speed, efficiency and data protection; believes that the maintenance and improvement of such online tools is a task that requires constant attention from the Commission and EACEA; rather than introducing radical new tools, priority should be given to the further development of existing ones;
Amendment 40 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. In particular, reporting should be simplified, and instead of asking the same thing over and over again, one should focus on the changes compared to the application and programme implementation, if these are there;
Amendment 41 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls, in the ongoing period of rebuilding the most resilient cross-border structures possible, to ensure that sufficient funds are available, especially for the smaller partnerships in all sectors of the programme, in order to facilitate the entry of smaller and less experienced persons or institutions into the programme and to offer them a real perspective for development; a more diverse programme structure should ultimately be more crisis-proof;
Amendment 46 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Urges for greater participation of disadvantaged learners in adult education mobility projects, and proposes information and promotional events, as well as measures to facilitate application and implementation, especially in this area; draws attention in this context to the explicitly intended synergy with the ESF+, which should be implemented much more uniformly and at a high level in all EU Member States;
Amendment 51 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Appreciates the steps being taken to increase the amount of green travel and the higher funding rates being paid for more environmentally friendly ways of travelling;
Amendment 54 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Considers it imperative to pay attention to the sustainability and effectiveness of the networks created by the European University Initiative and their positive impact on the European Education Area and, if necessary, to continue this on a selective and very limited basis with the help of ERASMUS+ once the regular funding has come to an end; the aim must always be for all those involved in a network to recognise the intrinsic value of the network during the regular funding period and to continue to maintain, use and develop it accordingly after the end of ERASMUS+ funding;
Amendment 57 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Recalls that the funded networks should serve as a model for similar initiatives emerging outside Erasmus+ funding, that the Commission and the Member States should create better framework conditions for such a development, and that the networks should be fully integrated into the European Higher Education Area and the European Education Area;
Amendment 58 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 c (new)
Paragraph 12 c (new)
12c. Considers it urgently necessary, in view of the multi-layered and complex problems in all education sectors, to achieve an optimal balance in the promotion of all education sectors through the programme instead of focusing too strongly on the tertiary education sector;
Amendment 59 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 d (new)
Paragraph 12 d (new)
12d. Considers it overdue that vocational education and training be more strongly appreciated and valued as an equal alternative to high-school studies and sharply criticises that the educational aspect is unjustifiably shortened here by the overemphasis on "skillings"; also here, it is a matter of educating people holistically and not only qualifying them from the point of view of economic usability; accordingly, Centres of Excellence in VET should be able to focus comprehensively on education and be promoted as fully-fledged educational institutions where skills are a priority alongside other aspects of education;
Amendment 60 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 e (new)
Paragraph 12 e (new)
12e. Suggests that more support should be given to measures that serve to improve the permeability of education systems and, in doing so, to promote the elements of individual learning accounts and micro- credentials that have been introduced;
Amendment 61 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 f (new)
Paragraph 12 f (new)
12f. Suggests that the centralised “Jean Monnet for Schools” action be decentralised and made the responsibility of the National Agencies, as an overly complex procedure is disproportionate to the grants obtained and discourages schools from applying; bureaucratic discussions about the legal personality of schools and long-term recognition procedures with school authorities seem to overlook the need for support;
Amendment 62 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 g (new)
Paragraph 12 g (new)
12g. Warns that especially in the area of school education, due to the disproportionately larger number of school institutions, the idea of institutional accreditation through its quantitative limitation clearly contradicts the inclusion idea of the programme and calls on the Commission to resolve this contradiction;
Amendment 66 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that DiscoverEU, which was initiated by Parliament, has become a well- established, popular and easy-to-access informal learning activity; points out at the same time that the promised strengthening of the education element has yet to materialise;
Amendment 67 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Suggests thinking about ticket quotas for group trips, also in the sense of the desired "greening", provided that it is ensured that at least the majority of participants have just reached the age of 18 and that the remaining peers of the group do not deviate from this age by more than 2 years upwards or downwards (with the exception of necessary support staff, if applicable); insisting too rigidly that all peers in a group must be aged exactly 18 to qualify as a DiscoverEU group can be counterproductive;
Amendment 70 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Appreciates the swift reaction and enhanced flexibility of the programme to support Ukrainian students, teachers and educators; Points out, however, that the integration of migrants through education is such a major task that the Erasmus+ programme, in terms of its structure and focus, can at best cushion this task selectively, but cannot cope with it as such, and calls on the Commission and the Member States to address the issue of integration through education in a more comprehensive, fundamental and appropriate manner;
Amendment 92 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Regrets the fact that complicated processes considerably hinder the participation of small-scale organisations in the school and youth sectors as well as in adult education;
Amendment 101 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Suggests, in this context, that the current unsatisfactory request for funds for mobility in adult education should be met with a special degree of patience and support, and that unspent funds should first be used for cooperation in adult education, in the hope that this will increase the demand for mobility in this area in the medium term;
Amendment 108 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Deeply regrets the slow and incomplete development of the IT infrastructure and the improper functioning of IT tools such as the Beneficiary and Project Management modules, which increases the workload of all those involved in the programme’s implementation, discourages the participation of newcomers and undermines the programme’s ambition to widen participation; notes that similar issues exist with IT tools in other EU- funded programmes, including the European Solidarity Corps; notes that this continues to inhibit optimal programme implementation, increases the risk of flawed and incomplete programme documentation and monitoring, and thus also jeopardises the future evidence-based further development of the programme;
Amendment 116 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Is concerned that the lack of professionals and volunteers involved in programme implementation means that the available financial resources cannot be used optimally in line with needs and asks for more precise clarification as to whether funds have not been spent due to a lack of need or a lack of implementation possibilities; at the same time, shows itself flexible to implement instruments that specifically serve to reduce implementation obstacles due to a lack of professionals to a greater extent in the programme itself, as this serves to strengthen the sustainability of the programme and its structures;
Amendment 134 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Calls on the Commission to foster the role of Erasmus+ in increasing civic engagement and a better understanding of the Union and support for European values, and to turn the programme into a true promoter of European democracy; asks the Commission to introduce a compulsory module in EU citizenship to be taken as a training course prior, or in parallel to, undertaking a project or a mobility opportunity in Erasmus+; believes that undertaking a module in EU citizenship education should entail certification through micro credentials;
Amendment 145 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Calls for centralised and decentralised actions to be better linked and to enhance the use of flexible funding instruments such as micro-grants; suggests that the positive experiences gained with the award of micro-grants during the pandemic should be used in a more targeted way and should be made a permanent opportunity as part of the programme;
Amendment 150 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Requests concrete measures to break down existing silos in the programme structure so that different educational areas and actors are not kept distinct fromso well balanced with each other that political control of well-defined learning areas remains possible, but these learning areas also cooperate more with each other and become noticeably more permeable to each other;
Amendment 151 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40 a (new)
Paragraph 40 a (new)
40a. Calls the Commisssion and the EACEA to analyse systematically and continously in good cooperation wtih the NAs and and other competent authorities in the Member States on MFF programme implementation how synergies between different educational areas and actors can be further increased;
Amendment 153 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40 b (new)
Paragraph 40 b (new)
40b. Regrets that at times the idea of the Seal of Excellence label does not have a tangible positive impact on the ERASMUS+ programme, yet and encourages to give more guidance and impetus to this instrument;
Amendment 157 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
Paragraph 42
42. Calls for wider usemeaningful systematic embedding of virtual and blended learning and the building of infrastructure for digitalised learning opportunities; in any case, this should remain a complementary offer in order to reinforce the positive effects of the direct, personal encounters and live experiences promoted by the actions, as well as the accompanying enhancement of informal learning and social skills, and not to replace them, for example, by purely virtual encounters; considers it necessary in this context and in accordance with the conditions set out to enable virtual and blended learning in all programme areas; in particular, it is contrary to the priorities that digital offerings are not promoted at all in the area of youth and sport, which does not really support the digital transformation;
Amendment 162 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42 a (new)
Paragraph 42 a (new)
42a. requests to consider if the possibility of charging for digital learning components separately makes sense, particularly where they are used to prepare for an activity, in order to avoid the need for the provider of the activity to make above-average advance payments;
Amendment 163 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. Asks for eTwinning to be integrated fully and seamlessly into Erasmus+the European School Education Platform and Erasmus+ under any waiver of special statuses and complex special settlement arrangements;
Amendment 166 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 a (new)
Paragraph 43 a (new)
43a. Urges that teachers and learners in initial and continuing vocational education and training finally be provided with a dedicated online tool that is perfectly tailored to their needs; provisional accommodation in other tools has already proved insufficient, ineffective and inappropriate to the size and importance of this area of learning; special attention must be paid to the needs of trainers as well as to their limited time and ressources in private company structures, especially in SMEs;
Amendment 177 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45 a (new)
Paragraph 45 a (new)
45a. Believes that pilot projects could be an important tool to allow flagship projects in the field of education to become a reality; considers that the fact that the legal basis of Erasmus + could potentially cover a pilot project does lead to such proposal being put forward and implemented through the programme and therefore, many important initiatives do not prosper; calls on the Commission to explore how to maximise synergies between youth mobility and the EU Strategy on combating antisemitism, by integrating secondary schools, within the network of places where the Holocaust happened, enabling students to visit at least one of such places in Europe during their schooling years;
Amendment 180 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47 a (new)
Paragraph 47 a (new)
47a. Points out that cooperation with non-associated third countries is sometimes too difficult, and calls on the Commission to systematically ask the National Agencies what specific requests have been and are being made which cannot be met, and to make proposals for improvement with a view to strengthening the international dimension of the programme;
Amendment 181 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47 b (new)
Paragraph 47 b (new)
47b. Reaffirms its willingness to reinstate Switzerland as a full member of the ERASMUS+ programme from 2028 at the latest;
Amendment 182 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47 c (new)
Paragraph 47 c (new)
47c. Calls on the UK Government to reconsider its position on non- participation in the Erasmus+ programme;
Amendment 183 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
Paragraph 48
48. Insists on NAs and beneficiaries, including young people, and Parliament to be actively involved in the co-creation process of the next generation of Erasmus+a continuous, dialogue-based development process, in which everyone is striving to improve and optimise the actual programme and the next generation of Erasmus+; suggests to explore where AI tools can be used to evaluate the programme and to provide even clearer insights into needs and possible developments, but by no means replacing the need for human decision- making;
Amendment 189 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49 a (new)
Paragraph 49 a (new)
49a. Welcomes in this context the interprogram group between DG Education and Culture and DG Research and Innovation, which has been established since one year, and would like to be informed about its results regarding the elimination of synergy problems between HORIZON and ERASMUS+ in a timely manner;
Amendment 196 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52
Paragraph 52
52. Declares its determination to ensure a substantial increase in the Erasmus+ budget in the 2028-20334 programming period and commits itself to a tripling of the financial envelope, taking the requirements of the programme into account;
Amendment 8 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) To achieve these goals, special emphasis with respect to investment areas should be placed on sectors that are likely to function as key multipliers for social and economic development: connectivity, including transport, energy, green and digital transitions, education and skills development., sustainable tourism as well as cultural and creative sectors and industries;
Amendment 8 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) To achieve these goals, special emphasis with respect to investment areas should be placed on sectors that are likely to function as key multipliers for social and economic development: connectivity, including transport, energy, green and digital transitions, education and skills development., sustainable tourism as well as cultural and creative sectors and industries;
Amendment 12 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5 a) The full economic growth and job creation potential cannot be reached without tapping into the potential of local economic development and without applying a place-based approach in the design and implementation of the Facility, through structured involvement with municipalities and regions, social partners, civil society organisations and voluntary associations;
Amendment 12 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5 a) The full economic growth and job creation potential cannot be reached without tapping into the potential of local economic development and without applying a place-based approach in the design and implementation of the Facility, through structured involvement with municipalities and regions, social partners, civil society organisations and voluntary associations;
Amendment 25 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9 a) A large part of the EU acquis is implemented at the sub-national level by local and regional authorites. The Facility should support structural reforms with the aim of increasing the effectiveness of public administration at all levels of governance;
Amendment 25 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9 a) A large part of the EU acquis is implemented at the sub-national level by local and regional authorites. The Facility should support structural reforms with the aim of increasing the effectiveness of public administration at all levels of governance;
Amendment 56 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
(g a) address demographic challenges;
Amendment 56 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
(g a) address demographic challenges;
Amendment 68 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Cooperation under the Facility shall be based on and shall promote the development effectiveness principles, across all modalities, namely ownership of development priorities by the Beneficiaries, a focus on results, inclusive partnerships with local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and voluntary associations , transparency and mutual accountability. The cooperation shall be based on effective and efficient resources allocation and use.
Amendment 68 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Cooperation under the Facility shall be based on and shall promote the development effectiveness principles, across all modalities, namely ownership of development priorities by the Beneficiaries, a focus on results, inclusive partnerships with local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and voluntary associations , transparency and mutual accountability. The cooperation shall be based on effective and efficient resources allocation and use.
Amendment 2 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights that Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine, which contributed to high inflation in many Member States, has emphasized the need to support the cultural and creative sectors and industries and the educational sector, as well as journalists and media professionals for a free press and quality information; in this regard, calls for significant increases for important EU programmes focussing on European citizens, including the youth, culture and education, namely Erasmus+ and Creative Europe;
Amendment 2 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights that Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine, which contributed to high inflation in many Member States, has emphasized the need to support the cultural and creative sectors and industries and the educational sector, as well as journalists and media professionals for a free press and quality information; in this regard, calls for significant increases for important EU programmes focussing on European citizens, including the youth, culture and education, namely Erasmus+ and Creative Europe;
Amendment 7 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that Creative Europe, as the only EU Programme directly supporting the cultural and creative sector and industries, needs a significant reinforcement of all its strands to fulfil its goals in 2024, including ensuring the sector’s full recovery after the pandemic, its resilience against the currently high inflation, which also undermines European citizen’s purchasing power and a just green and digital transition;
Amendment 7 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that Creative Europe, as the only EU Programme directly supporting the cultural and creative sector and industries, needs a significant reinforcement of all its strands to fulfil its goals in 2024, including ensuring the sector’s full recovery after the pandemic, its resilience against the currently high inflation, which also undermines European citizen’s purchasing power and a just green and digital transition;
Amendment 8 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses the need for additional funding for the European Capitals of Culture, as they represent a great added value for European society, and as the rising costs due to high inflation have significantly worsened the framework conditions for the implementation of the European Capitals of Culture; highlights that additional funding is long overdue, as the "Melina Mercouri Prize" is the only direct EU funding opportunity for European Capitals of Culture and has been endowed with only 1.5 million euros for years;
Amendment 8 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses the need for additional funding for the European Capitals of Culture, as they represent a great added value for European society, and as the rising costs due to high inflation have significantly worsened the framework conditions for the implementation of the European Capitals of Culture; highlights that additional funding is long overdue, as the "Melina Mercouri Prize" is the only direct EU funding opportunity for European Capitals of Culture and has been endowed with only 1.5 million euros for years;
Amendment 14 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines the importance of Erasmus+ Programme in promoting European values and formstrengthening European identities through education and learning in different Member States and promoting European values; stresses that some learners and teachers face significant financial difficulties in participating in the programme given the rising cost of living across Europe; believes that this poses a challenge to achieving a more inclusive participation in the programme; therefore, calls for a significant increase of EUR 60 million for the Erasmus+ Programme;
Amendment 14 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines the importance of Erasmus+ Programme in promoting European values and formstrengthening European identities through education and learning in different Member States and promoting European values; stresses that some learners and teachers face significant financial difficulties in participating in the programme given the rising cost of living across Europe; believes that this poses a challenge to achieving a more inclusive participation in the programme; therefore, calls for a significant increase of EUR 60 million for the Erasmus+ Programme;
Amendment 23 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Believes that a budgetary increase willis needed to help ensure the continued greening and digitalisation of the Erasmus+ Programme as well as further inclusion measures to allow the participation of more disadvantaged young Europeans and more learners and teaching staff; furthermore, emphasizes the need to support sport, including Esport and the gamification of educational material, under Erasmus+ to promote the role of sport for improving health and social inclusion while also fighting discrimination;
Amendment 23 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Believes that a budgetary increase willis needed to help ensure the continued greening and digitalisation of the Erasmus+ Programme as well as further inclusion measures to allow the participation of more disadvantaged young Europeans and more learners and teaching staff; furthermore, emphasizes the need to support sport, including Esport and the gamification of educational material, under Erasmus+ to promote the role of sport for improving health and social inclusion while also fighting discrimination;
Amendment 26 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for a slight increase for the European Solidarity CorpsNotes that the European Solidarity Corps is a new programme with a small budget of over €1 billion; notes that despite the difficulties in the implementation derived from the Covid-19 crisis, the first two years of the current programming period show very high demand and a 100% absorption rate associated with high levels of oversubscription and a lower number of people supported than anticipated due to the limited available budget; concludes that an increase in the ESC budget is needed to satisfy the demand and in particular, to support young people engaged in civic engagement and solidarity actions; emphasizes the need to strengthen the humanitarian strand to improve the programme’s efforts related to the consequences of Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine.;
Amendment 26 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for a slight increase for the European Solidarity CorpsNotes that the European Solidarity Corps is a new programme with a small budget of over €1 billion; notes that despite the difficulties in the implementation derived from the Covid-19 crisis, the first two years of the current programming period show very high demand and a 100% absorption rate associated with high levels of oversubscription and a lower number of people supported than anticipated due to the limited available budget; concludes that an increase in the ESC budget is needed to satisfy the demand and in particular, to support young people engaged in civic engagement and solidarity actions; emphasizes the need to strengthen the humanitarian strand to improve the programme’s efforts related to the consequences of Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine.;
Amendment 29 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recalls the importance of the citizens’ engagement strand in CERV programme, in particular as regards town twinning and remembrance activities, and the essential role of CSOs in related projects and activities; calls for the continued support for the programme; Recalls that current inflation rates have a significant impact on the running costs of CERV beneficiaries;
Amendment 29 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recalls the importance of the citizens’ engagement strand in CERV programme, in particular as regards town twinning and remembrance activities, and the essential role of CSOs in related projects and activities; calls for the continued support for the programme; Recalls that current inflation rates have a significant impact on the running costs of CERV beneficiaries;
Amendment 32 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Welcomes the development of the New European Bauhaus(NEB) initiative; recalls that existing culture and education programmes such as Creative Europe, Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps will not allocate any budget to the NEB; considers the deployment of existing funds insufficient to achieve the objectives of the initiative beyond 2024; ask for proper funding with fresh money, in line with the planning of the MFF to ensure that the actions undertaken have a sustainable impact and that the objectives initially set by the initiative can be fully achieved;
Amendment 32 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Welcomes the development of the New European Bauhaus(NEB) initiative; recalls that existing culture and education programmes such as Creative Europe, Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps will not allocate any budget to the NEB; considers the deployment of existing funds insufficient to achieve the objectives of the initiative beyond 2024; ask for proper funding with fresh money, in line with the planning of the MFF to ensure that the actions undertaken have a sustainable impact and that the objectives initially set by the initiative can be fully achieved;
Amendment 21 #
2023/0135(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
1. ‘prevention of corruption’ refers to the detection and elimination of the causes of and conditions for corruption, through development and implementation of a system of appropriate measures and necessary tools, as well as deterrence against corruption-related acts.
Amendment 23 #
2023/0135(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b a (new)
(ba) any other person assigned and exercising a public service function in relation with the implementation of the EU budget.
Amendment 24 #
2023/0135(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
6a. 'conflict of interests' exists where the impartial and objective exercise of the functions of any person as referred to in this article is compromised for reasons involving family, emotional life, political or national affinity, economic interest or any other direct or indirect personal interest.
Amendment 29 #
2023/0135(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph -1 (new)
Article 3 – paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Member States shall take measures to create a strong public service culture based on independence, integrity, transparency and accountability, including the provision of fair remuneration, adequate support and anti- corruption training and tools for public officials.
Amendment 31 #
2023/0135(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall take measures to ensure the highest degree of integrity, transparency and accountability in public administration and public decision-making with a view to prevent corruption, in particular through the development of national anti-corruption strategies in consultation with the relevant specialised bodies referred to in Article 4.
Amendment 36 #
2023/0135(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall take measures to ensure that key preventive tools such as an open access to information of public interest, effective rules for the disclosure and management of conflicts of interests in the public sector, effective rules for the disclosure and verification of assets of public officials and effective rules regulating the interaction between the private and the public sector, particularly revolving doors and interest representation, are in place.
Amendment 38 #
2023/0135(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States shall take the appropriate measures to set up clear internal and external reporting channels that can guarantee confidentiality for whistle-blowers in both public and private sectors to protect the EU financial interests.
Amendment 44 #
2023/0135(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Member States shall take all necessary measures to digitalise all aspects of corruption prevention covered by this article, as well as to create a more unified and interoperable information system at the EU level.
Amendment 46 #
2023/0135(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 6
Article 3 – paragraph 6
6. Where appropriate, Member States shall take measures to promote the participation of civil society, non- governmental organizations and community-based organizations in anti- corruption activities.
Amendment 56 #
2023/0135(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 24 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The entities referred to in the first paragraph will make all necessary efforts to carry out joint actions and to contribute to the design and implementation of EU sectoral policies and spending programmes, as well as in the external action and enlargement process, with a view to building a common anti- corruption culture based on an EU-wide approach.
Amendment 1 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the cultural and creative sectors are not mentionincorporated in the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA);
Amendment 3 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas Erasmus+ is not just a mobility programme, but a powerful tool for exchanging knowledge, fostering academic cooperation, creating strong and lasting linkbonds and promoting understanding between people and institutionfrom different cultural backgrounds, institutions and their members, as well as a wide range of stakeholders and their organisations and networks, contributing to the development of policies and practices;
Amendment 5 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the UK’s global programme to study and work abroad ("Turing Scheme") does not offer such mutual exchanges comparable to Erasmus+;
Amendment 8 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas non-EU countries can join Erasmus+ as member or associated countries;
Amendment 10 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas, as a consequence of Brexit, EU citizens studying in the UK canare no longer benefit fromtitled to ‘home fees’, but have to pay higher international student fees, making it prohibitively expensive for the vast majority of them, penalising even more young students from socially disadvantaged backgrounds and ultimately narrowing down the exposure of UK learners and teachers to their fellow Europeans;
Amendment 11 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital S a (new)
Recital S a (new)
Sa. Whereas members of educational and cultural institutions and organisations from the EU and the UK continue their relationship despite a lack of funding, administrative obstacles and all other adversities caused by the UK's non-participation in Erasmus+;
Amendment 13 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that numerous education, culture and youth stakeholders, both in the EU and the UK, are calling for the UK to be associated with Erasmus+, Creative Europe, European Solidarity Corps and Horizon Europe once more; calls for the issue to be addressed in different political contexts to raise awareness of opportunities at the level of the European institutions, EU Member States and UK authorities; further, calls for practical, intermediary or alternative solutions to be explored to mitigate the loss of opportunities for students, teachers, artists, cultural and creative workers, athletes and young people;
Amendment 20 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines the enormous benefits of the Erasmus+ programme not only for students, but also for teacherhigher education students, vocational education and training (VET) students, adult learners, young people, administrative staffbut also for teachers, academics, administrative staff and generally for education institutions and society as a whole, which cannot be measured by the size of its financial envelope;
Amendment 22 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Regrets the narrowness of the ‘value for money’ approach adopted by the UK Government regarding Erasmus+, which disregards the numerous benefits in terms of exchange of knowledge and skills for students, teachers and administrative staff, the contribution to diversity on campuses and in schools, and its contribution to broadening its participants’ outlooks and opportunities; notes that this approach is also characteristic of the "Turing scheme", which ultimately impacts on the student and academic community;
Amendment 26 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes the creation of the Turing scheme by the UK Government; regrets, however, that this programme only covers outgoing student mobility, and does not cover the youth and sport sectors6 ; notes in this context that the "Turing Scheme" represents a significant deterioration compared to Erasmus+ and therefore cannot be seen as an equivalent replacement for Erasmus+; _________________ 6 UK Government, Turing scheme website.
Amendment 28 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the new possibility to dedicate 20 % of the Heading 2 budget of the Erasmus+ 2021-2027 programme to outgoing international mobility outside the 33 countries participating fully in Erasmus+; notes, however, that this part cannot be dedicated entirely to one specific partner country, and does not replace the missed opportunities resulting from the UK’s withdrawal from the Erasmus+ programme;
Amendment 30 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the work currently being undertaken by the Scottish Government to create a similar programme, covering both incoming and outgoing mobility; invites the Scottish Government to consider the sports sector in the planning of the programme;
Amendment 31 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 35 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that 11 UK Universities are partners in alliances through the European Universities initiative; regrets that these cooperation projectsir participation will end when the first- generation alliances expire (at the end of 2024);
Amendment 45 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Is concerned by the excessive bureaucracy created by the UK’s withdrawal from the EU for UK artists wanting to tour in the EU and European artists wanting to tour in the UK, as illustrated by the administrative obstacles created by the application of the CITES Regulations for artists travelling with certain types of musical instruments containing protected species, especially when travelling by Eurostar train;
Amendment 48 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Notes that the plethora of migration rules, including different visa and work- permit systems in each of the EU Member States, as well as customs and VAT rules for merchandising, rules on cabotage and cross-border trade for specialist hauliers transporting merchandising and stage decor between the UK and the EU, are making it difficult and expensive for emerging and independent UK artists to tour in the EU or participate in European festivals; notes that EU artists are also affected by similar issues when touring in the UK;
Amendment 51 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Stresses that streamlining visa and work arrangements is in the interest of the cultural and creative sectors in both the EU and the UK and urges both parties to work towards an agreement; believes that these visa and work arrangements should be part of a future EU framework for artists and cultural professionals;
Amendment 52 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Notes that numerous UK cultural organisations continued to be connected after Brexit through their partnership with European cultural networks, professional associations and trade federations; expresses concern, that in the medium term the sustainability of these relationships is at great risk and that the adverse effects of programme exit will increase;
Amendment 57 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 31 b (new)
Paragraph 31 b (new)
31b. Regrets that the number of EU citizens working in the cultural and creative industries and sectors in the UK has dropped since Brexit;1a _________________ 1a https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationa ndcommunity/populationandmigration/int ernationalmigration/articles/changesinpa yrolledemploymentsheldbynonuknationals duringthecoronaviruscovid19pandemican deuexitperiods/2022-03-01
Amendment 58 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 31 c (new)
Paragraph 31 c (new)
Amendment 3 #
2022/2133(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Notes that there is no harmonised definition of "administrative costs" among the Joint Undertakings, which is a basis for calculating the financial contributions of its members and a precondition for the purpose of comparable figures; calls with this in mind for common guidelines for all Joint Undertakings to take a harmonised approach for the classification of certain administrative cost expenditure categories, such as expenditure for consultations, studies, analysis, evaluations, and technical assistance;
Amendment 11 #
2022/2133(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Notes that, in 2021, the staff turnover continued to be high with some staff members and one SNE leaving the Joint Undertaking; notes that this was attributable, besides other aspects, to the fact that other Union Joint Undertakings are in the position to offer Temporary Agent posts (TA) instead of Contractual Agent posts (CA); calls for increased efforts in human resources to minimise staff turnover;
Amendment 13 #
2022/2133(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Notes, from the Annual Activity Report 2021, in terms of gender balance, that the Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking has a lower percentage of women on the Governing Board than in the previous year, namely 10% and 13% respectively, taking into account the alternating board members, with the number of women represented in the Representatives Group and in the Scientific Committee being 33%, as in 2019 and 2020; regrets that these numbers have decreased or stagnated compared to previous years and calls for increased efforts in terms of gender balance;
Amendment 15 #
2022/2133(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Notes that, following the Court’s observations, that the EU-Rail agrees to pay its employer’s pension contributions in line with the calculation to be provided by the Commission’s services, once de-jure aspects are ascertained and calls for the Commission to take steps to avoid similar issues in the future;
Amendment 3 #
2022/2132(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Notes that there is no harmonised definition of "administrative costs" among the Joint Undertakings, which is a basis for calculating the financial contributions of its members and a precondition for the purpose of comparable figures; calls with this in mind for common guidelines for all Joint Undertakings to take a harmonised approach for the classification of certain administrative cost expenditure categories, such as expenditure for consultations, studies, analysis, evaluations, and technical assistance;
Amendment 11 #
2022/2132(DEC)
14 a. Notes from the Annual Activity Report 2021, in terms of gender balance, that no significant increase of female participation, of female project coordinators in H2020 projects and of female members in advisory groups, expert groups, evaluation panels, individual experts, etc. was achieved compared to the previous year; notes with regret that the share of women participants in H2020 projects has actually decreased compared to the previous year from 30% to 29% in 2021; Notes with regret that according to the Joint Undertaking's Annual Report for 2021, the gender balance on the Administrative Board (1 Woman, 27 Men) is in great need of improvement; regrets these figures and calls for increased efforts in terms of gender balance;
Amendment 14 #
2022/2132(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. notes that the part of the employers' contributions for the staff of the Joint Undertakings corresponding to the ratio of their non-EU subsidised revenues to their total revenues, has not been paid by the Joint Undertakings to the EU pension scheme since 2016, as the Commission has neither foreseen this expenditure in the budget of the Joint Undertakings nor formally requested the payments; calls for the Commission to take steps to avoid similar issues in the future.
Amendment 3 #
2022/2131(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Notes that there is no harmonised definition of "administrative costs" among the Joint Undertakings, which is a basis for calculating the financial contributions of its members and a precondition for the purpose of comparable figures; calls with this in mind for common guidelines for all Joint Undertakings to take a harmonised approach for the classification of certain administrative cost expenditure categories, such as expenditure for consultations, studies, analysis, evaluations, and technical assistance;
Amendment 9 #
2022/2131(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3 a (new)
Subheading 3 a (new)
Welcomes that the Joint Undertaking has maintained a good geographical balance (20 different countries) and a good gender balance (22 women, 17 men) when external experts were consulted;
Amendment 11 #
2022/2131(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Notes from the Annual Activity Report 2021 that there is an appropriate gender balance with 66% of staff being female: 50% members at the Governing Board, 61,5% of appointed nominees at SRG and 41,7% of full members in the scientific committee are women; encourages the Joint Undertaking to maintain this balance;
Amendment 13 #
2022/2131(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. notes that the part of the employers' contributions for the staff of the Joint Undertakings corresponding to the ratio of their non-EU subsidised revenues to their total revenues, has not been paid by the Joint Undertakings to the EU pension scheme since 2016, as the Commission has neither foreseen this expenditure in the budget of the Joint Undertakings nor formally requested the payments; calls for the Commission to take steps to avoid similar issues in the future.
Amendment 6 #
2022/2130(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Notes that there is no harmonised definition of "administrative costs" among the Joint Undertakings, which is a basis for calculating the financial contributions of its members and a precondition for the purpose of comparable figures; calls with this in mind for common guidelines for all Joint Undertakings to take a harmonised approach for the classification of certain administrative cost expenditure categories, such as expenditure for consultations, studies, analysis, evaluations, and technical assistance;
Amendment 10 #
2022/2130(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Notes from the Annual Activity Report 2021 that in terms of gender balance, 44 % of staff were female and 56 % of staff were male, with one third of management positions held by women and two thirds by men; encourages the Joint Undertaking to further improve this balance; regrets that the percentage of women as project coordinators under H2020, in EC advisory groups, expert groups, evaluation panels, individual experts, etc. does not exceed 33 %.
Amendment 11 #
2022/2130(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13 b. notes that the part of the employers' contributions for the staff of the Joint Undertakings corresponding to the ratio of their non-EU subsidised revenues to their total revenues, has not been paid by the Joint Undertakings to the EU pension scheme since 2016, as the Commission has neither foreseen this expenditure in the budget of the Joint Undertakings nor formally requested the payments; calls for the Commission to take steps to avoid similar issues in the future.
Amendment 14 #
2022/2129(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that, as from January 2016, Joint Undertakings that are only partly financed from the EU budget should pay the part of the employer’s contributions to the EU pension scheme, corresponding to the ratio of their non-EU subsidised revenues to their total revenues4 ; notes that, as the Commission has neither provided for this expenditure in the Joint Undertakings’ budgets, nor formally requested the payments, the Joint Undertaking has not yet paid such contributions; calls for the Commission to take steps to avoid similar issues in the future. _________________ 4 Article 83a of Regulation No 31 (EEC), 11 (EAEC) laying down the Staff Regulations of Officials and the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Economic Community and the European Atomic Energy Community
Amendment 26 #
2022/2129(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28 a. Notes that human resources mistakes cannot be repeated and a change in management culture is necessary and must be maintained; notes further that in Human Resources increased efforts are needed to avoid cases of long-term vacancies, high staff turnover, excessive numbers of external staff, dependence on expertise of a few staff, extreme workloads and resulting staff absences and inefficiencies; urges increased efforts to create attractive and socially fair employment conditions that support the achievement of the Joint Undertaking objectives.
Amendment 29 #
2022/2129(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31 a. Notes from the 2021 Annual Activity Report that there is no appropriate gender balance, with only 19% of staff and less than 10% being women in managerial positions and in recruitments of 2021; regrets these figures and calls for increased efforts in terms of gender balance;
Amendment 3 #
2022/2128(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Notes that there is no harmonised definition of "administrative costs" among the Joint Undertakings, which is a basis for calculating the financial contributions of its members and a precondition for the purpose of comparable figures; calls with this in mind for common guidelines for all Joint Undertakings to take a harmonised approach for the classification of certain administrative cost expenditure categories, such as expenditure for consultations, studies, analysis, evaluations, and technical assistance;
Amendment 14 #
2022/2128(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Notes that, with regard to the ECA's findings of the precarious staffing situation in the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking in 2021, increased efforts are needed in the human resources field in general and in the involvement of the Commission's resource planning in order to improve the human resources planning and specifically the recruitment process, to avoid cases of long-term vacancies, high staff turnover, high numbers of external staff, dependence on the expertise of a few staff, excessive workloads and resulting staff absences and inefficiencies, and instead offer attractive and socially fair employment conditions that support the achievement of the Joint Undertaking’s objectives.
Amendment 15 #
2022/2128(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20 b. Notes from the Annual Activity Report 2021 that out of a total number of 45 experts participating in evaluations and project reviews, 47% were female and 53% were male experts; welcomes these figures and encourages the Joint Undertaking to further improve the gender balance.
Amendment 17 #
2022/2128(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Notes that the Joint Undertaking is working with DG BUDG to clarify the situation on the Joint Undertaking’s staff pension contributions, in line with the recommendations of the European Court of Auditors made in late 2021 and calls for the Commission to take steps to avoid similar issues in the future ;
Amendment 6 #
2022/2127(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Notes from the Annual Activity Report 2021, in terms of gender balance, that the number of female experts for reviews in the Key Digital Technologies Joint Undertaking increased compared to the previous year, both in percentage and absolute figures; regrets that the percentage rate with 19,4% is still low and calls for increased efforts in terms of gender balance;
Amendment 7 #
2022/2127(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13 b. notes that the part of the employers' contributions for the staff of the Joint Undertakings corresponding to the ratio of their non-EU subsidised revenues to their total revenues, has not been paid by the Joint Undertakings to the EU pension scheme since 2016, as the Commission has neither foreseen this expenditure in the budget of the Joint Undertakings nor formally requested the payments; calls for the Commission to take steps to avoid similar issues in the future.
Amendment 13 #
2022/2127(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23 a. Notes that there is no harmonised definition of "administrative costs" among the Joint Undertakings, which is a basis for calculating the financial contributions of its members and a precondition for the purpose of comparable figures; calls with this in mind for common guidelines for all Joint Undertakings to take a harmonised approach for the classification of certain administrative cost expenditure categories, such as expenditure for consultations, studies, analysis, evaluations, and technical assistance;
Amendment 7 #
2022/2126(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Notes, from the Annual Activity Report 2021, in terms of gender balance, that the Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking has a lower percentage of women in programme participation, project coordinators, advisors and experts compared to the previous year; regrets that these figures have decreased and calls for increased efforts in terms of gender balance;
Amendment 8 #
2022/2126(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9 b. notes that the part of the employers' contributions for the staff of the Joint Undertakings corresponding to the ratio of their non-EU subsidised revenues to their total revenues, has not been paid by the Joint Undertakings to the EU pension scheme since 2016, as the Commission has neither foreseen this expenditure in the budget of the Joint Undertakings nor formally requested the payments; calls for the Commission to take steps to avoid similar issues in the future.
Amendment 12 #
2022/2126(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Notes that there is no harmonised definition of "administrative costs" among the Joint Undertakings, which is a basis for calculating the financial contributions of its members and a precondition for the purpose of comparable figures; calls with this in mind for common guidelines for all Joint Undertakings to take a harmonised approach for the classification of certain administrative cost expenditure categories, such as expenditure for consultations, studies, analysis, evaluations, and technical assistance;
Amendment 3 #
2022/2125(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Notes that there is no harmonised definition of "administrative costs" among the Joint Undertakings, which is a basis for calculating the financial contributions of its members and a precondition for the purpose of comparable figures; calls with this in mind for common guidelines for all Joint Undertakings to take a harmonised approach for the classification of certain administrative cost expenditure categories, such as expenditure for consultations, studies, analysis, evaluations, and technical assistance;
Amendment 4 #
2022/2125(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Notes with regret that, according to the Court of Auditors' report for 2021, the implementation rate for the Joint Undertaking’s 2021 payment budget available for Horizon 2020 projects was only 71 % due to external factors such as the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as the unexpected termination of a large Horizon 2020 project after the main beneficiary went bankrupt in 2021;
Amendment 6 #
2022/2125(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3 a (new)
Subheading 3 a (new)
Acknowledges that, according to its annual activity report, the number of women on the Governing Board has increased from 20% in the previous year to 30% by the end of 2021; encourages the Joint Undertaking to make further efforts to achieve gender balance on the Governing Board;
Amendment 10 #
2022/2125(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Notes from the 2021 Annual Activity Report that there is an appropriate gender balance, with 64% women at Programme Office level, 46% in the States Representatives Group (including alternates), 57% in the Scientific Committees; Encourages the Joint Undertaking to maintain and improve this gender balance;
Amendment 11 #
2022/2125(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19 b. notes that the part of the employers' contributions for the staff of the Joint Undertakings corresponding to the ratio of their non-EU subsidised revenues to their total revenues, has not been paid by the Joint Undertakings to the EU pension scheme since 2016, as the Commission has neither foreseen this expenditure in the budget of the Joint Undertakings nor formally requested the payments; calls for the Commission to take steps to avoid similar issues in the future.
Amendment 2 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that freedom of expression is a fundamental human right enshrined in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and includes the freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas without interference by public authorities or commercial entities and regardless of frontiers; deplores, however, that some governments, commercial entities and individuals in positions of power around the globe are systematically threatening this right;
Amendment 6 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Highlights the essential role that journalists and editorial teams play to impart information, allowing the public to access reliable news, to sharpen their insights and hold opinions on issues of public interest; recalls that journalism has been considered an essential “third party” to ensure checks and balances in democratic systems while ensuring pluralistic, public and independent reporting on news ; insists in this respect that such role requires a safe environment for journalists and other media professionals to work and live;
Amendment 17 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes with regret that there has been a rise in violence towards journalists and media professionals, which is increasingly happening in countries officially at peace including in the European Union and is creating a general sense of insecurity; deplores that 5763 journalists have been killed inbetween the 6th of January and the 20th of November 20221 , 78 journalists are being held hostage and 478 journalists are currently imprisoned over the world2 ; demands that all detained journalists be released immediately; _________________ 1 https://cpj.org/data/killed/2022/?status=Kill ed&motiveConfirmed%5B%5D=Confirme d&motiveUnconfirmed%5B%5D=Unconfi rmed&type%5B%5D=Journalist&type%5 B%5D=Media%20Worker&start_year=20 22&end_year=2022&group_by=location 2 https://rsf.org/en/number-journalists- arbitrary-detention-surges-20-488- including-60-women
Amendment 23 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Strongly condemns the severe violations of the principles of the rule of law in some Member States, which are causing serious danger in relation to fundamental rights and freedoms, including media freedom; emphasises the link between deteriorating rule of law standards and violations of fundamental rights, amongst which attacks against journalists and free media, and the widespread collection of intercepted data with direct effects on silencing journalists, and calls on the Commission to use all available means to take action against these attacks;
Amendment 26 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Amendment 28 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Amendment 29 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 d (new)
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2d. Highlights the crucial need of a safe environment for journalists to carry out their jobs; warns on the far-reaching effects of financial or political pressures on editors and journalists that can result in widespread self-censorship; in this context calls for the promotion of best practices to safeguard the editorial independence of media services including in their structural organisation and management, as well as measures to ensure the public disclosure of actual or potential conflicts of interest by any party having a stake in media service providers that may affect the provision of news and current affairs content; encourages at the same time the setting-up at national level of risk mitigation strategies to protect journalists covering protests and demonstrations;
Amendment 31 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights that the freedom of media and media pluralism have increasingly come under threat in recent years with the combined effects of digitalisation and related evolving revenue models, market consolidation and globalisation of media streams, and that hate speech, disinformation and propaganda are growing trends in the digital or online media landscape worldwide; notes that this trend has been intensexemplified by the COVID-19 pandemic and the war of aggression against Ukraine; believes that this situation should be considered a general threat to the values the European Union stands for as a global actor and to democracy as a whole; puts at risk the values the European Union stands for as a global actor and to democracy as a whole; recalls that a strong and independent media landscape requires economic sustainability of the media; in this context, welcomes the EU Media and Audiovisual Action Plan specific actions such as ‘NEWS’1a, aimed at facilitating access to finance through loans and equity finance for media services organisations, and countering the emergence of ‘news deserts’; _________________ 1a https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:52 020DC0784&from=EN
Amendment 36 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Amendment 39 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Acknowledges that the recent scandal of surveillance of journalists through spying software such as Pegasus or Predator is a direct attack to independence of medias and violates the protection of sources at the basis of the profession in order to collect information freely and reliably; looks forward to the conclusion of the European Parliament’s inquiry committee and its recommendations to better protect citizens and journalists from undue and oppressive use of such software in the future.
Amendment 42 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the EU and the Member States to re-evaluate the profound links between media freedom and democracy and identify pathways to rebuild safe spaces for information and communication with a particular focus onidentify pathways to rebuild safe spaces for information and communication including in the digital sphere, with a particular focus on fact-checking tools for media professionals and the spreading of best practices in the profession, making best use of new technologies such as the Journalism Trust Initiative 1a, professional training on digital skills, as well as empowering citizens through education on information and media literacy; _________________ 1a https://www.journalismtrustinitiative.org/ education for information and media literacy;
Amendment 44 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Expresses concerns about the so called ‘news fatigue’ , a growing lack of interest in seeking information especially from younger generations and the serious effects this may have on the future functioning of our democratic systems; recalls that citizens nowadays increasingly access news and editorial content through online platforms that influence access to information; calls for more media information literacy and digital literacy in educational curricula for younger generations in order to better equip them with methods on how to access effectively information, sort sources, debunk disinformation and address online incivilities with the objective of helping them to manage ‘infodemia’ while underlining the societal value of journalism and rebuilding trust in the media; in this respect, looks forward to the Commission’s mid-term review of the Digital Education Action Plan (2012- 2027);
Amendment 53 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Believes that in order to improve its external governance, the EU needs to lead by example and deliver on its domestic media policy ambitions with full coherence and consistency; welcomes, in this context, the adoption of the Digital Services Act3 , and the recently published proposals for acalls for effective measures to be introduced in the future directive against ‘strategic lawsuits against public participation’ (the anti-SLAPP directive) (COM(2022)0177) and the European Media Freedom Act (COM(2022)0457), which are signs the EU is taking a more robust approach to media policies; _________________ , including training and funding for journalists and lawyers to be able and better defend journalists, and in the recently published European Media Freedom Act (COM(2022)0457) and accompanying Recommendation1a ; believes these texts are signs the EU is taking a more robust approach to media policies; takes the view that these could be inspirational for other regions in the world and contribute to set positive global standards; _________________ 1a https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32022H16 34 3 OJ L 277, 27.10.2022, p. 1.
Amendment 64 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Highlights the relevance of specific support for the protection of journalists and media independence and salutes dedicated actions in the Creative Europe programme, notably to foster rapid response mechanisms to protect journalists under threat;
Amendment 66 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Amendment 69 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Amendment 71 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 e (new)
Paragraph 5 e (new)
Amendment 76 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to include suspension mechanisms in the EU’s multilateral and bilateral partnership or trade agreements; invites the Commission to support and monitor media freedom and use targeted sanctions or suspend agreements in the event of persistent and systematic violation of media freedom, including when these violations are taking place in the European Union;
Amendment 80 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Invites the Commission to implement emergency visas for journalists at risk and engage in outreach to support journalists at risk via delegations abroad regarding in-country assistance and trial monitoring for non-EU states
Amendment 82 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Supports the creation for a Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for the Safety of Journalists enabling to increase prevention and raise the costs of crimes against journalists while providing concrete and rapid help towards the defence of journalists namely getting journalists released, establishing protective measures and contributing to the administration of independent justice against perpetrators.
Amendment 85 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls that the Russian disinformation campaign before and during the war on Ukraine has triggered urgent sanctions that are partially being evaded by state mediacontrolled media outlets ; calls therefore for an appropriate and sustainable legal framework establishing a free information space protection mechanism based on the reciprocity of openness requirements; believes that this mechanism should be built on two pillars: 1) equal treatment – for all audio-visual outlets broadcasting on EU territory; 2) reciprocity – openness of public space for EU broadcasters in third countries and territories.
Amendment 87 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Underlines that safety of journalists and of journalism is as important in peacetime as in wartime; underlines however, the specific challenges that arose in the context of the war of aggression from Russia against Ukraine with the context of global disinformation campaign from Russian regime; calls the EU to keep supporting journalists fleeing censorship and state campaigns of propaganda in helping them to change territory, to continue operating from a safe place and to reinstall their independent media outside their country to continue providing freely reported and reliable information.
Amendment 91 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Amendment 93 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. More generally, encourages EU and national policies to address causes of distress and insecurity in the journalistic profession, should it originate in reporting under dangerous conditions or in other causes including denigration or intimidation.
Amendment 6 #
2022/2047(INI)
— having regard to the report by the Open Method of Coordination (OMC) Working Group of Member States’ Experts of 22 September 2022 entitled “Stormy Times. Nature and Humans: Cultural Courage for Change”,
Amendment 16 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the UN Sustainable Developments Goals (SDGs) fall short in explicitly addressing culture as a global public good and both a cross- cutting dimension of sustainable development and a goal itself, as made clear by global campaign such as the #Culture2030Goal;
Amendment 19 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Amendment 28 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the 2018 European Year of Cultural Heritage promoted culture and cultural heritage; whereas cultural heritage can act as a catalyst for a long- term sustainable economic recovery, sustainable tourism and regional development, enhancing the involvement of local communities;
Amendment 31 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the cultural and creative sectors and industries (CCSI) represent at least 4.4 % of EU GDP and employ around 7.6 million people16 ; whereas over 90% of CCS companies are small- and medium- sized enterprises, and 33% of the workforce are self-employed 16a; whereas the cultural and creative sectors only recoup a minimal share of the economic value they generate, negatively impacting cultural and creative workers; _________________ 16a Ernst & Young, Rebuilding Europe: The cultural and creative economy before and after the COVID-19 crisis, January 2021.
Amendment 41 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the impact of the COVID- 19 pandemic on the European CCSI has been dramatic but has been uneven across sectowith a loss of 31% of its turnover and has exacerbated the challenges faced by the sectors, in particular the living and working conditions of artists and cultural workers;
Amendment 45 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Amendment 52 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas Parliament, in its resolutions of 7 June 2007 and of 20 October 2021, called for the establishment of a European Status of the Artist as a common framework for working conditions and minimum standards common to all EU countries;
Amendment 57 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas arts and cultural activities have long been recognised to be beneficial to health and mental well-being, including mental health, and to individual and societal well-being, particularly in light of the aftermath of the pandemic; whereas the pandemic has revealed forcefully how invaluable culture is for the overall resilience of societies;
Amendment 61 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the arts and artistic disciplines are important components of education; whereas these components are not being sufficiently developed in national school curricula; whereas through the strengthening of STEAM, Member States can promote a culture of innovation and creativity from a young age with a long-term impact;
Amendment 72 #
2022/2047(INI)
H. whereas the EU’s Creative Europe, the EU's framework programme for the cultural and creative sectors is, playings a key role in promoting the arts, culture and audio- visual content and in supporting high- quality media; whereas most of the target outputs of the Council Work Plan for Culture 2019-2022 have been achieved through actions foreseen by the Programme;
Amendment 81 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas digital technologies affect all aspects of cultural institutes’ worklife, including the work of artists, cultural workers, organisations and institutions, also posing challenges to fair remuneration, access to culture and diversity;
Amendment 84 #
2022/2047(INI)
Ka. whereas digitization also has a strong potential and has changed the way in which CCS create, produce and share content, boosting opportunities to grow and rethink how to increase and diversify cultural participation;
Amendment 86 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
Amendment 88 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Acknowledges the overall satisfactory implementation of the new European agenda for culture and of the joint communication towards an EU strategy for international cultural relations; is delighted to notenonetheless, notes that the assessment of the implementation of the new European agenda for culture has highlighted shortcomings, mainly in terms of priorities; stresses that the two documents, despite haveing withstood the challenges posed by unforeseen crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, can be further improved to develop a single comprehensive strategic framework encompassing both the new European agenda for culture and the EU strategy for international cultural relations;
Amendment 90 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Acknowledges that the Council Work Plan for Culture represents an essential tool for steering Member States strategies in addressing the issues that are relevant for the CCSI in Europe; in this regard, in terms of priorities, the forthcoming Council Work Plan for Culture should focus on: 1. recovery and resilience of the CCSI by further strengthening their ability to respond to future shocks; 2. Culture and sustainability by featuring culture as a driver of sustainable development, well-being and social justice; 3. Status, working and social conditions of cultural and creative professionals.
Amendment 91 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Highlights that the future Council Work Plan should increase cultural policy collaboration, mainly among Member States and should include frameworks of evaluation as an approach for monitoring implementation;
Amendment 92 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Points out that working methods foreseen by the Council Work Plan should be revised with a view to make them procedurally lighter and more effective and the setting up of targeted working groups should be considered;
Amendment 93 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. Acknowledges that cultural Open Method of Coordination (OMC) lacks concrete and institutionalized follow-up mechanisms; recommends therefore the implementation of specific timelines and indicators that may allow follow-up actions or evaluation of Member States’ performance; calls to expand collaboration with non EU countries in OMC groups as it has proved beneficial;
Amendment 94 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 e (new)
Paragraph 1 e (new)
1e. Acknowledges that reports produced at OMC level have a limited direct influence on policymaking at national, regional and local level due to the lack of proper dissemination and connectivity between participating countries and national ministries; recommends therefore to produce reports with clear and concrete policy recommendations supported by a more evidence-based approach; furthermore, invites the Commission to disseminate information on the OMC findings widely at national and EU level in as many languages as possible, including digitally;
Amendment 95 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the strengthening ofRecalls that the next Council Work Plan for Culture represents an opportunity to advance towards a more comprehensive cultural policy at EU level; stresses that such an ambition requires commensurate funding; recalls that the cultural and creative sectors only recoup a minimal share of the economic value they generate and require new, alternative and stable sources of funding; therefore calls for a significant increase in funding for the Creative Europe 2021- 2027 programme which is still significantly underfunded to answer the needs of the cultural and creative sectors;
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 114 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the setting up of the Voices of Culture Structured Dialogue (SD); encourages more frequent and systematic exchanges between the SD and the OMCacknowledges that the structured dialogue with civil society has facilitated trans-sectoral cooperation, networking and exchanges; highlights, however, the insufficient interactions between the OMC and the structured dialogue platforms and therefore encourages more frequent and systematic exchanges as well as broadened participation to include smaller Member States and all subsectors; recalls that national cultural organisations should be directly involved as much as possible in the work of the platforms;
Amendment 130 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Encourages the Member States to promote and invest in citizens’ participation in cultural and artistic activities; invites the Member States to integrate cultural participation objectives in policy-making beyond cultural policy and to adopt a cultural rights approach shifting away from a narrow focus on access to meaningful participation;
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 141 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Acknowledges the work undertaken by the Commission to harness the power of culture and cultural diversity for social cohesion and, well-being, participation and for strengthening democracy;
Amendment 170 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Underlines the fundamental importance of culture for the development of the individual’s identity and overall individual and societal well-being as well as in the education of children and young people;
Amendment 176 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recallminds that cross-border mobility remains an essential component of artists’ and cultural workers’ careers; therefore, stresses the importance of mutual recognition of artistic competences and creative skills and qualifications to facilitate cross-border mobility of workers in the CCSIit; recalls that funding instruments supporting mobility should foster the work-life balance of artists and cultural professionals and stimulate as much as possible environmentally and socially sustainable mobility;
Amendment 187 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the establishment of the Culture Moves Europe mobility scheme for professionals in the CCSI; regrets, however, that administrative and financial obstacles to mobility still remain; underlines that this scheme will be able to deploy its full potential if supported by an adequate budget in the future and if able to reach a wider audience; regrets, however, that administrative and financial obstacles to mobility still exist and calls for this scheme to dismantle persisting structural barriers to artistic and cultural mobility;
Amendment 230 #
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; stresses the need for increased and additional funding for the European Capitals of Culture (ECOC) as the COVID-19 pandemic followed by rising inflation have significantly worsened the framework conditions for the implementation of the ECOC;
Amendment 235 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Acknowledges the important contribution of the New European Bauhaus (NEB) initiative; acknowledges the important contribution of the NEB initiative as a creative and inter and transdisciplinary initiative which brings together arts, design and architecture with a view to contributing to a more sustainable and inclusive living environment for all; recalls that this initiative should be based on innovation at all levels and the active participation and involvement of people and local communities; stresses that the new Council Work Plan for Culture should mirror the relevance of the NEB initiative, including its external dimension, with clear target outputs; calls again on the Commission to present a proposal as soon as possible to make the NEB a new stand- alone EU programme by the next MFF;
Amendment 242 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Recognises the potential of the New European Bauhaus initiative in contributing to the restoration of cities and their cultural heritage, in particular in the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the loss of heritage that has occurred;
Amendment 249 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Highlights the vast contribution that the arts and culture make to raising awareness of environmental, climate and sustainability issues, andsustainability issues, as well as the climate emergency and to inspiring positive behavioural change;
Amendment 274 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Considers that culture makes a key contribution to fostering mutual understanding and restoring communication on the international stage in challenging global contexts; highlights the role of culture in crisis response, also in light of its impact on economic development and employment and in promoting social inclusion, especially of marginalised and underrepresented groups;
Amendment 327 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37a. Calls on the Commission and the EEAS to advocate at the UN level for the inclusion of a self-standing goal for culture in the development agenda beyond 2030, as included in the final declaration of UNESCO’s MONDIACULT 2022, as well as to reaffirm the role of culture as a cross-cutting dimension of sustainable development;
Amendment 1 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Believes that the importance of culture for our identity, democracy, society and economy is not adequately reflected in the current multiannual financial framework 2021-2027, particularly in light of the long-lasting consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic which the cultural and creative sectors will continue to be suffering from for many years to come;
Amendment 13 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Reiterates its deep regret and incomprehension that - despite repeated calls by the European Parliament1a with overwhelming majority - the Recovery and Resilience Facility investments fail to reflect the enormous economic and social significance of the cultural and creative sectors which account for 4.4% of the EU’s GDP and about 8.7 million jobs in the EU, leaving these sectors considerably underrepresented in the EU’s overall effort to overcome the pandemic and to support the recovery and resilience of the European economy; _________________ 1a 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
Amendment 15 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Is worried that the proposed massive budget cut of the Creative Europe programme - the proposed 2023 annual budget foresees a 20% reduction compared to the previous year2a - will bring further harm to the cultural and creative sectors that are only slowly starting to blossom again and will thus have a long-lasting negative impact on our European cultural ecosystem and its diversity; _________________ 2a 325.3 million EUR (2023 proposal) after 406.5 million EUR (2022 budget)
Amendment 25 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Urges the Commission and the Member States to adapt the multiannual financial framework by increasing the overall Creative Europe budget 2021-2027 by at least 720 million EUR3a in order to allow for a stable continuation of the funding and thus avoid any annual budget reductions; _________________ 3a Plus inflationary adjustment
Amendment 18 #
2022/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas positive encouragement and promotion of professional audiovisual media services from the Union can make an important contribution to the global fight against disinformation and fake news; whereas this contributes to the effective implementation of the right to information and to the promotion of public discourse based on a multitude of opinions;
Amendment 56 #
2022/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Stresses the usefulness of the ‘MAVISE’ database1a, managed by the European Audiovisual Observatory, which provides information on audiovisual media services, video-sharing platforms, and their jurisdiction in Europe, and calls for further efforts to expand its reach and facilitate its use by all interested users; _________________ 1a https://mavise.obs.coe.int/
Amendment 60 #
2022/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission, on the basis of the Member States’ reports and in cooperation with ERGA and in dialogue with relevant civil society organisations, to work on common qualitative and quantitative targets to continually promote the further development of accessible services and to improve the accessibility of services overall; clear targets, based in each case on the most up-to-date technical developments, in relation to the respective access services, with clear deadlines set in relation to their respective implementation, are desirable; reporting on improvements in accessible offers must be publicly available;
Amendment 62 #
2022/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Notes the potential of using artificial intelligence to increase the accessibility of audiovisual offers and calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote this in a strategic and targeted manner;
Amendment 67 #
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 develop guidelines in this regard, detailing how to promote audiovisual media services of general interest without restricting existing systems or their further development;
Amendment 71 #
2022/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Considers that there is a need for pre-defining, diversity-securing and specific media law requirements for the use and integration of artificial intelligence (AI), especially when it comes to the generation or distribution of audiovisual content; in this context, AI- supported models must be designed or, where necessary, their use restricted in such a way that they serve an open-ended model of discourse and equal opportunities in the media, and also promote critical-creative impulses and are open to being confronted with the counter-argument to one's own position;
Amendment 75 #
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 services or content provided by commercial media service providers aimed at meeting social, democratic and cultural needs;
Amendment 80 #
2022/2038(INI)
10 a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States, through consistent, coherent implementation and application of this Directive in conjunction with the Digital Services Acts, to minimise the regulatory disparities that exist regarding audiovisual offerings from different providers but which are available on one and the same online platform, while at the same time enforcing high standards with regard to respect for human dignity, ensuring the protection of minors, public order and safety, and a respectful, pluralistic and well-functioning democratic discourse;
Amendment 81 #
2022/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10 b. Stresses that Member States are free to include other types of media, such as radio, online audio or press, when transposing the directive into national law;
Amendment 93 #
2022/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Draws the Commission’s attention to its reporting obligation under Article 13(5) of the AVMSD and calls on it, in particular, to examine whether the rule in Article 13(2) could, in certain circumstances, run counter to the country of origin principle, lead to fragmentation of the internal market or possibly discourage market participants from investing in smaller markets, ultimately harming cultural and media diversity, and calls on the Commission to suggest possible solutions where appropriate;
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 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 140 #
2022/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Calls on Member States to better protect the European model of author’s rights against practices, such as work-for- hire contracts and buy-out contracts, where the intellectual property rights of creators are waived in full or in part; stresses that, in order to be considered an European work pursuant to Article 13(7) of the Directive, the law governing the contract must be that of the European Union or of one of its Member States; suggests that this latter requirement also applies to the eligibility criteria to benefit from funding under the Creative Europe Media programme;
Amendment 147 #
2022/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Calls on the Commission to further investigate the fast-growing offer of audiovisual media services produced by online influencers, with a focus on youth and consumer protection, and to fully enforce the clear and recognisable separation between advertising and own content; the failure to identify commercial communications as such is increasingly becoming a problem in terms of competition and has a negative impact on the protection of minors and consumers;
Amendment 150 #
2022/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15 b. Notes that in addition to IPTV and OTT TV operators, many platform providers relevant for the distribution of and access to audiovisual media services, radio services and print or audio online services in the EU do not fall within the scope of the Digital Market Act and are therefore not obliged to grant access to data generated in relation to the use of a corresponding media service and may also continue to place their own services or offers before those of third parties; both have a detrimental impact on the European media landscape, harm fair competition in the media and need to be addressed by legislation;
Amendment 153 #
2022/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 c (new)
Paragraph 15 c (new)
15 c. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to ensure wherever possible that the identity of the audiovisual media service provider is clearly identifiable by users, including online, by means of a logo or other type of branding;
Amendment 158 #
2022/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Urges the Commission to issue in good timewithout undue delay 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 thatas is it referred in Recital 59 of the AVMSD, in order to ensure a more effective and unified implementation and control of the AVMSD among all the State Members, so that the implementation of the directive and the timely submission of thesecontrol reports is not further delayed;
Amendment 21 #
2022/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas many video game players are young people who are in the middle of their intellectual, mental, social and physical development;
Amendment 22 #
2022/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
C b. whereas the Covid-19 pandemic has already led to a deterioration in the physical fitness and mental health of young people;
Amendment 45 #
2022/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
K a. whereas playing video games and e-sports is also a social activity that allowed users to socialise and spend time together during the Covid-19 pandemic;
Amendment 49 #
2022/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K b (new)
Recital K b (new)
K b. whereas some video games and e- sports usually can contain online features that can be misused for online violence, harassment or fake news;
Amendment 202 #
2022/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Warns that intensive video gaming, in particular for players seeking to become professionals, can lead to addiction and toxic behaviour, which might have negative impacts on the pedagogical development, physical fitness and mental health of young users; believes that the EU should adopt a responsible approach to video games and e-sports by promoting them as part of a healthy lifestyle including physical activity and cultural engagement also offline; calls on the Commission in this regard to develop clear guidelines on the adequate use of videogames per age group with inputs from experts and the pedagogical community;
Amendment 210 #
2022/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Recalls that the mental and physical capacity of many young people is already at risk due to the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic;
Amendment 213 #
2022/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19 b. Highlights that videogaming can be a social event that can improve the social life of young people in future pandemics and other crises;
Amendment 215 #
2022/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 c (new)
Paragraph 19 c (new)
19 c. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to improve the ability to safely and properly use the online features of video games so that they serve as valuable tools for socialisation and democracy in order to reduce violence, harassment and fake news online;
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 15 #
2022/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. In order to avoid possible limitations in the practical implementation of EU financial instruments for urban mobility funding, which have a direct impact on the equitable development of EU territories, calls on the Commission to increase the amount earmarked for directly funded programmes and instruments in the next MFF.
Amendment 30 #
2022/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Welcomes the trend of replacing fossil fuel vehicles with electric or alternative energy vehicles. However, the associated cost of acquiring or converting to such vehicles is not affordable for all social groups and would not reduce the volume of the EU's vehicle fleet, and could generate or further increase the associated spatial and territorial development differences.
Amendment 32 #
2022/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Taken into account the creation of marginalised, mobility-poor areas with less direct access to cities caused by the transfer of public space to the construction of infrastructure dedicated to private mobility, which further increase the gap between urban and non-urban regions, but also to cohesion at European level; stresses the need to reorganise the public space of our cities, allocating more funds and infrastructure to active mobility and micro-mobility styles, accessible to all levels of society, ensuring adequate inter- and intra-territorial connectivity and access, so as to avoid territorial divisions and thus social divisions, while ensuring that social cohesion remains intact.
Amendment 36 #
2022/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Stresses that the EU now has pioneering technology to support interconnectivity between urban-non- urban areas, between suburban areas within a city and their interconnection with peri-urban, rural and peripheral areas.
Amendment 39 #
2022/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5 d. Calls on the Commission, within the framework of Horizon Europe, to prioritise projects aimed at improving urban mobility and the interconnection of cities and their peripheries, in addition to the cohesion funds earmarked for this purpose
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 10 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
— having regard to the European Youth Goals, in particular Goals 5, 9 and 115a _________________ 5a https://europa.eu/youth/strategy/european -youth-goals_en
Amendment 14 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the closure of schools, spaces forearly childhood education and care, schools, spaces for youth welfare and youth work as well as culture and extracurricular activities and sports facilities has denied children and young people the opportunity to participate in activities which are essential for their overall development, their intellectual, physical, emotional and mental well- being, and for their social and professional inclusion;
Amendment 20 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. Whereas the closure of schools has led to a reduction of existing knowledge, a loss of methodology to acquire new knowledge as well as an actual loss of learning; Whereas these losses are higher among students from less-educated households, while students from socioeconomically advantaged households received more parental support with their studies during the pandemic;
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 22 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
A b. Whereas learning losses caused by the pandemic are likely to have a long- term negative impact on the future well- being of children and young people;
Amendment 25 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
Amendment 30 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. Whereas the forced shift to virtual learning has exacerbated already existing inequalities by leaving behind children from socially disadvantaged backgrounds due to cramped housing conditions, lack of digital infrastructure and little to no parental support;
Amendment 33 #
2022/2004(INI)
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 prospects, and of other fears for the future and the lack of therapy and support services; whereas children and young people with fewer opportunities, from socio-economically difficult backgrounds or from marginalised groups and otherwise socially disadvantaged backgrounds have been hit harder by the COVID-19 pandemic, mostly owing to structural inequalities; _________________ 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 42 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
F a. Whereas youth unemployment has increased during the COVID 19 pandemic and is often a trigger for mental health disorders;
Amendment 43 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
F b. Whereas mental issues still carry strong stigma that discourages young people in particular from seeking help and professional treatment;
Amendment 52 #
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, in addition to young people themselves, their parents and families, youth organisations, youth welfare institutions, youth workers, cultural institutions and sports clubs, in order to facilitateestablish a holistic approach and at the same time ensure outreach to young people from socio-economically difficult backgrounds and marginalised groups;
Amendment 59 #
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 handled; whereas special attention needs to be devoted to regaining that trust, which can be achieved through age- appropriate participation, so that young people can play their part in shaping their lives themselves and, instead of losing control, can experience self-determination and build resilience;
Amendment 64 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas the pandemic should be regarded as an opportunity to address long- standing mental health-related issues that have previously been ignored, with a particular focus on the sense of loneliness reported comparatively frequently by young people;
Amendment 72 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)
Recital L a (new)
L a. Whereas children and young people are underrepresented in mental health science and research;
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 85 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Draws attention to the role played both by schools and early childhood education and care institutions, and by non-formal and informal learning institutions, in providing the necessary material and psychological support for childrenyoung persons and their families, and calls on the Member States to provide sufficient financial support to mainstream educationsuch institutions in order to ensure that both the pedagogical and the, psychological, physical, emotional and/or social development of learnersyoung people is increasingly promoted;
Amendment 88 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Urges the Member States to invest at least10% of their GDP in education and training as a long-term investment to build more resilient and inclusive education and training systems and to adequately support the goal of achieving a European Education Area by 2025;
Amendment 90 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls for open youth work to be recognised throughout the EU as a key agent of the socialisation of young people and for it to be promoted to consciously create free spaces, beyond the parental home and places of formal education, for young people, often of the same age groups, offering them opportunities for self-organisation and participation;
Amendment 91 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Calls on the European Commission and Council to exclude the field of education in the calculation of costs for the national public debt in the revision of the European Stability and Growth Pact;
Amendment 93 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Amendment 96 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls, in this regard, on the Member States to improve and further develop the framework for health and safety in learning environments in order to provide learners and, teachers, young people and professionals with the support of specialist psychologists and special educational needs support staff who can contribute to making the classrooms and social spaces a welcoming and attractive place in which to grow, learn, exchange views in a trusting environment, discuss and overcome differences constructively;
Amendment 98 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Highlights the importance of low- threshold, semi-professional psychological support for learners; Calls, in this regard, on the Member States to promote additional special training for teachers to create safe spaces in learning environments where learners can seek psychological help in early stages of mental issues;
Amendment 99 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to provide more systematic support for the work of youth organisations and youth work organised in NGOs themselves and, especially as regards their role in non-formal and informal learning, to provide financial support, thus permanently rendering their structures for cross-border exchange and cooperation more crisis-proof;
Amendment 101 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Urges the Member States to consider the impact of COVID-19 through a gender lens and to ensure the continuation of sexual education classes as well as sexual and reproductive health services through the national education systems in all circumstances, in line with international human rights standards; insists on countering any attempts to restrict SRHR in crises situations;
Amendment 103 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2 c. Calls on the Member States to extend the participation and co- determination rights of students and young people in schools, universities, vocational training, the workplace and social institutions;
Amendment 113 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Highlights the important role that a healthy and balanced diet plays in the mental health of children and young people; Therefore insists on the important social support that schools provide, such as daily balanced meals, which some children do not otherwise receive at home; Calls on Member States to provide free and healthy lunches in all schools for all students;
Amendment 125 #
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 enable or enhance mobility experiences and increase their accessibilityaccess for all, regardless of family background, 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 127 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Calls on Member States to promote vocational training programmes to help young people enter the workforce and combat youth unemployment;
Amendment 128 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Reiterates, in this context, that socially disadvantaged young people and those from socio-economically difficult backgrounds require special support and access, including active outreach and encouragement, since they face greater difficulties in finding out about such opportunities in the first place, frequently lack the confidence to think that their applications could be successful and fail to seek independently the support, which they actually need;
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 131 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Draws attention to the importance of mobility experiences and the exchange of good practices among teachers, educators, professors, trainers, youth workervolunteers and professionals in youth work and youth organisations, cultural creators and sports coaches in broadening their knowledge in youth outreach and strengthening the international and multilingual dimensions, particularly in view of the European Education Area to be achieved by 2025;
Amendment 133 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Calls on the Member States to ensure that teachers and childcare professionals receive appropriate and up- to-date knowledge in the topic of mental health, which requires modernising training for childcare professionals and providing free and regular psychological support for teachers and childcare professionals;
Amendment 137 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for a holistic understanding of health that includes overall physical, mental and social well-being, and requires comprehensive prevention and healing strategies, including cultural, play and sporting activities, and promoting the development of creative and social skills;
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 142 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Underlines the need to integrate cultural and sporting activities into projects to support people suffering from or potentially at risk of mental health issues;
Amendment 145 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Emphasises the promotion of the design and provision of targeted, intergenerational services that combine the experience of older people with the courage of younger people in a mutually beneficial situation;
Amendment 147 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6 c. Recalls the additional negative impact of the closure of schools, sports, cultural and leisure facilities on young people with disabilities and underlines the need for specific support measures tailored to the needs of the individual;
Amendment 152 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Urges the Member States and public authorities to develop sports infrastructure and to comprehensively increase the amount of physical education and extracurricular physical activities in schools; Underlines the need to include a daily sports lesson in the curricula of compulsory schools in all Member States;
Amendment 156 #
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, youth organisations and youth welfare institutions to carry out the leisure, non- formal 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;
Amendment 166 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Notes that the pandemic has uncovered the lack of support provided to young people experiencing issues connected to mental health; Underlines the need to sustainably and rapidly reconstruct and strengthen the structure of European youth work that has been weakened or even destroyed by the pandemic; Emphasises that youth work itself needs to be recognised for what it is: a place that makes an important contribution to young people's personal development, well-being and self- realisation; Therefore calls on Member States to implement concrete improvements in youth work to achieve support for those who need it most;
Amendment 168 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9 b. Calls on the Member State to assess the long term impact of closures, particularly prolonged remote learning, isolation and uncertainty on knowledge acquisition, neurological development and socio-emotional skills, and to develop targeted measures to support those most affected;
Amendment 172 #
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 widefforts should focus on generalising digital literacy at all levels of society to address the wide geographical, gender, social, age and other structural gaps causthat are aggravated by the lack of digital infrastructure and digital tools, in particular in rural and peripheral areas;
Amendment 175 #
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 as well as in hotspots or other areas that stand out negatively in socio- economic terms;
Amendment 185 #
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, develop and consolidate both education and training and non-formal and informal education so that the opportunities offered are available and accessible to all;
Amendment 188 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Calls on Member States to allocate additional funds for the rebuilding of the education sector beyond the regular expenditure of national budgets in order to immediately address the pressing challenges of children and young people; Calls on Member States to take immediate action to support those students who are falling behind and to ensure that they receive the necessary support to achieve the expected learning goals;
Amendment 192 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11 b. Recalls that it is essential to support schools in need of funding to help the most vulnerable students, as well as those schools serving high-poverty and high-minority populations;
Amendment 196 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Highlights the positive role that mentoring played in certain countries during the pandemic in assisting young people solving issues, thereby promoting their mental health and providing an interpersonal connection that offered perspective and psychological support in times of isolation; Invites the Commission to consider supporting and funding such mentoring programmes at European level to encourage their development in all Member States;
Amendment 199 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12 b. Stresses the importance to provide support and training to teachers and educators as regards digital and blended leaning as a complementary element of in situ education to ensure education is resilient in the face of future challenges;
Amendment 204 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Highlights the need to monitoraccompany developments in, and the consequences of, technological and digital advances through cooperation and dialogue with young people directly and with experts, educators and representatives of civil society;
Amendment 205 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Urges the Member States to promote science and research on young people's mental health in order to combat and prevent mental health problems; Calls on the Commission and the Member States to systematically collect and compare research findings, experience and knowledge in dealing with mental health issues among young people in the EU;
Amendment 211 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to raise awareness among young people of the benefits and risks associated with digital technology, ensuring not only their access to technological tools, but also their ability to use them safely and properly so that they serve as valuable instruments for socialisation and democracy in order to reduce online violence, harassment and fake news;
Amendment 216 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Calls on the Commission to dedicate a European Year to Mental Health;
Amendment 218 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Calls for greater Community and more systematic efforts in prevention work aimed at protecting young people from violence, harassment or other crimes online;
Amendment 220 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14 b. Calls on the Commission to develop a European Plan for the protection of mental health in education systems;
Amendment 224 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 c (new)
Paragraph 14 c (new)
14 c. Welcomes the establishment of the Commission expert group on quality investment in education and training; Appreciates the efforts of the expert group and the points made in their interim report, which provide a good basis for much needed improvements in national education systems of the Member States;
Amendment 1 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights the need to continue to support the cultural and creative sectors and industries as well as the sports sector affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to urgently address the new priorities linked to the war in Ukraine, including by increasing support to Ukrainian students, artists, journalists and NGOslearners, teachers, artists, cultural workers, journalists and NGOs; points out that in addition to the impact of the pandemic, the above-mentioned sectors are also facing new challenges such as rising inflation and the associated loss of purchasing power among European citizens; notes that the rising cost of energy poses existential problems for operators of cultural and sports facilities, especially in winter;
Amendment 6 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Stresses the disproportionately negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people with disabilities and underlines the importance of financial support for inclusive events that promote their visibility in culture and sports, such as the Special Olympics World Games 2023 in Berlin;
Amendment 8 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that the Union budget should ensure the long-lasting legacy of the 2022 European Year of Youth, as agreed by the co-legislator and tangible improvements for young people, as agreed by the co-legislators; recalls the political commitment to use funds from all relevant Union programmes and to report the European Parliament on a regular basis;
Amendment 12 #
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 Europeansignificantly more young Europeans, with an increased focus on gender balance, young people from socially disadvantaged backgrounds, minorities and young people with disabilities;
Amendment 16 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Calls for dedicated investments in citizenship education through the reinforcement of Union programmes and projects supporting education, in line with the will of the citizens expressed in the recommendations stemming out of the Conference on the Future of Europe; insists on the need for a dedicated budget to develop Union-wide comparable information and testing in the area of citizenship education;
Amendment 19 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the cultural and creative sectors and industries continue to suffer from the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic; points out, furthermore, that the rising inflation, caused byresulting notably from the war in Ukraine is worsening the situation and there; calls fore a bolstering of the Creative Europe Programme is needed; consequently, insists on the need to reinstate at least half of the budgetary cut to the Creative Europe Programme, which was proposed by the Commission for 2023 when compared to 2022 and in order to provide targeted support for the creative sectors and industries, including the performing arts and in particular the live performance sector;
Amendment 21 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Stresses the need for additional funding for the European Capitals of Culture, as they represent a great added value for European society, and as the COVID-19 pandemic and rising inflation have significantly worsened the framework conditions for the implementation of the European Capitals of Culture;
Amendment 23 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Considers that the cultural and creative sectors require additional financial support and that, given the challenges of inflation and rising energy costs resulting notably from the Russian war in Ukraine, any reduction in the budget would harm the current situation and the future growth of the sectors in multiple ways;
Amendment 30 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. EmphasisesNotes the persistent issue of disinformation that threatens people's ability to access information and hampers the normal functioning of deliberative democracies; emphasises therefore the urgent need for more funding to fight disinformation; insists, in this regard, that the budget for the Cross-Sectoral and Media Strands under Creative Europe should be significantly reinforced;
Amendment 36 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Insists that the New European Bauhaus initiative launched in 2021 needs proper and sufficient funding to be able and deliver its objectives beyond 2022, and reminds that it should not be funded at the expense of the Creative Europe Programme; in this regard, recalls the Parliament position for an indispensable and swift mid-term revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework to respond to the long-term consequences of the current crisis, to additionally explore the possibilitilook for avenues to establish a long-term dedicated funding for the New European Bauhaus initiative and for the European Education Area, as well as to explore possibilities for a permanent Union editorial and news media fund to empower independent editorial and news coverage, safeguard the independence of European journalists and journalism, and guarantee the freedom of the press;
Amendment 44 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Believes that a reinforcement is needed to the European Solidarity Corps Programme to support young people and organisations engaged in solidarity actions, also taking into account the consequences of the war in Ukraine and that more funding is required for the Citizens’ engagement and participation strand of the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme.;
Amendment 47 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Recalls the importance that citizens' engagement activities, including town-twinning and remembrance, play in promoting a common culture of remembrance and mutual understanding conducive to peace-keeping in Europe; considers in this respect that additional funding is required for the Citizens' engagement and participation strand of the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme;
Amendment 145 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
46. Emphasises the need to increase funding for Western Balkan countries in the framework of the Instrument for Pre- Accession Assistance to support economic growth and employment and also as a geopolitical priority, especially in the context of Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine, which resonated strongly across the region, but insists on the conditionality requirements regarding rule of law for every euro committed in the 2023 budget; in this context, calls on the Commission to use a share of the additional funding for the Erasmus+ programming for increased funding to institutions of higher education such as the College of Europe for the purpose of a new scholarship program for students of Western Balkan countries; believes that such a scholarship program would allow a new generation of students from this region to be trained in European studies and bring the Union and the Western Balkan closer together;
Amendment 23 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Since the adoption of Regulation (EU) 2021/241 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility,3 unprecedented geopolitical events and their direct and indirect socio-economic consequences have considerably affected the Union’s economy, society and economycitizens. In particular, it has become clearer than ever that the Union’s energy security and energy independence is indispensable for a successful, sustainable and inclusive recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, as it is also a major factor contributing to the resilience of the European economy. _________________ 3 Regulation (EU) 2021/241 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 February 2021 establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility (OJ L 57, 18.2.2021, p. 17).
Amendment 37 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4 a) Insists that Cohesion Policy programmes 2021 - 2027 which, with implementation run until 2030, should be started as soon as possible, as they are a valuable instrument to tackle the unprecedented energy crisis which we are experiencing.
Amendment 38 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The REPowerEU chapter should include new reforms and investments contributing to the REPowerEU aims. Furthermore, that chapter should contain an outline of other measures, financed from sources other than the Recovery and Resilience Facility, contributing to the energy-related objectives outlined in recital (3). The outline should cover measures whose implementation should take place between 1 February 2022 to 31 December 2026, the period during which the objectives set by this Regulation are to be achieved. As regards natural gas infrastructure, the investments and reforms of the REPowerEU chapters to diversify supply away from Russia should build on the needs currently identified through the assessment conducted and agreed by the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas (ENTSOG), established in the spirit of solidarity as regards security of supply and take into account the reinforced preparedness measures taken to adapt to new geopolitical threats. Finally, the REPowerEU chapters should provide an explanation and a quantification of the effects of the combination of the reforms and investments financed by the Recovery and Resilience Facility and the other measures financed by other sources than the Recovery and Resilience Facility.
Amendment 43 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Investments in infrastructure and technologies alone are not sufficient to ensure a reduction of dependency from fossil fuels. Resources should be dedicated to the reskilling and upskilling of people, to further equip the workforce with green skills. This is in line with the objective of the European Social Fund Plus, which aims at supporting Member States in achieving a skilled and resilient workforce ready for the future world of work. In light of this, resources transferred from the European Social Fund Plus should help suppMember States are therefore called upon to speed up the implementation of cohesion policy in order to use the available funds fort measures foras the reskilling and upskilling of the workforce. The Commission will assess whether the measures included in the REPowerEU chapters significantly contribute to supporting a requalification of the workforce towards green skills.
Amendment 53 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Pursuant to Article 18(4) point (q) of Regulation (EU) 2021/241, the Member States should also provide a summary of the mandatory consultation process of local and regional authorities and other relevant stakeholders, including, as relevant, from the agricultural sector, for reforms and investments included in the REPowerEU chapter. Such summaries should explain the outcome of those consultations and outline how the input received was reflected in REPowerEU chapters.
Amendment 54 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The application of the ‘do no significant harm’ principle is essential to ensure that the investments and reforms undertaken as part of the recovery from the pandemic are implemented in a sustainable manner. It should continue to apply to the reforms and investments supported by the Facility, with one targeted exemption to safeguard the EU’ immediate energy security concerns. Considering the objective of diversifying energy supplies away from Russian suppliers, the reforms and investments set out in those REPowerEU chapters which aim to improve energy infrastructure and facilities to meet immediate security of supply needs for oil and gas should not be required to comply with the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ and should therefore be exempted from such assessment.
Amendment 66 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 of the European Parliament and of the Council6 should be amended to provide for theIn addition to the already existing possibility to transfers up to 7.5% of resources of shared management programmes governed by that Regulation to the Facility for the achieve, no further resources from regulation (EU) 2021/1060 of the European Parliament and of the REPowerEU objectives, in addition to the existing transfer possibility of up to 5%. Such a possibility is justified by the need to cover REPowerEU objectives, providing Member States with additional flexibility to address those urgent needs. Furthermore, the Facility allows for a fast disbursement of funds, making it particularly well suited for financing of urgent energy-related measures. Such transfers should be justified by a higher financial need linked to additional reforms and investments included inCouncil6are to be transferable to the Facility. Member States are therefore called upon to accelerate the implementation of their cohesion policy programmes in order to contribute to the effective achievement of the REPowerEU chapterobjectives. _________________ 6 Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, the Just Transition Fund and the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund and financial rules for those and for the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, the Internal Security Fund and the Instrument for Financial Support for Border Management and Visa Policy (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 159).
Amendment 88 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) Recent geopolitical events have affected prices of energy and other resources like construction materials and have also, which caused shortages in the global supply chains. These developments may have a direct impact on the capacity to implement some investments included in the recovery and resilience plans. To the extent that Member States can demonstrate that such developments make a specific milestone or target, either totally or partially, no longer achievable, such situations may be invoked as objective circumstances under Article 21. These developments cannot constitute objective circumstances for revising reforms, as reforms are generally not cost dependent. In addition, no request for amendments should undermine the overall implementation of the recovery and resilience plans. Member States should also ensure that proposals to amend their recovery and resilience plans respond to challenges that have arisen from current dramatic changes in the geopolitical situation, while preparing the future to be able to tackle new challenges.
Amendment 92 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Regulation (EU) 2021/241
Article 14 – paragraph 4
Article 14 – paragraph 4
4. The loan support to the recovery and resilience plan of the Member State concerned shall not be higher than the difference between the total costs of the recovery and resilience plan, as revised where relevant, and the maximum financial contribution referred to in Article 11, including, where relevant, the revenue referred to in Article 21a as well as, where relevant, resources from shared management programmes to support REPowerEU objectives referred to in Article 21b.
Amendment 99 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2021/241
Article 18 – paragraph 4 – point q
Article 18 – paragraph 4 – point q
(q) for the preparation and, where available, for the implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, a summary of thea mandatory consultation process, conducted in accordance with the national legal framework, of local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations, youth organisations and other relevant stakeholders, and how the input of the stakeholders is reflected in the recovery and resilience plan; in particular, the summary of the consultation process shall explain the outcome of the consultations with local and regional authorities and other relevant stakeholders on reforms and investments included in the REPowerEU chapter and outline how the input received was reflected in the REPowerEU chapter;
Amendment 111 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EU) 2021/241
Article 21b – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 21b – paragraph 1 – introductory part
(1) Resources allocated to Member States under shared management may, at their request, be transferred or allocated to the Facility subject to the conditions set out in Article 26a of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 and Article 81a of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115. Those resources shall be used exclusively for the benefit of the Member State concerned.
Amendment 112 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EU) 2021/241
Article 21b – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 21b – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 115 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EU) 2021/241
Article 21b – paragraph 2
Article 21b – paragraph 2
Amendment 118 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EU) 2021/241
Article 21b – paragraph 3
Article 21b – paragraph 3
Amendment 132 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EU) 2021/241
Article 21c – paragraph 4
Article 21c – paragraph 4
Amendment 136 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EU) 2021/241
Article 21c – paragraph 5
Article 21c – paragraph 5
(5) The provisions of this Regulation shall be applicable mutatis mutandis to the reforms and investments of the REPowerEU chapter, unless provided otherwise.
Amendment 141 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2
Article 2
Regulation (EU) 2021/1060
Articles 11(1), 22(3)(g), 26(1), 26a
Articles 11(1), 22(3)(g), 26(1), 26a
Amendment 37 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11 a) The UN Study on Violence against Children defines "child sexual abuse" as any type of sexual activity inflicted on children, especially by someone who is responsible for them, or who has power or control over them, and whom they should be able to trust. Sexual violence against children encompasses a wide range of acts, such as forced sexual intercourse in intimate partner relationships, rape by strangers, systematic rape, sexual harassment (including demanding sex in exchange for compensation of any kind), sexual abuse of children, child marriage and violent acts against the sexual integrity of women, including female genital mutilation and compulsory virginity inspections.
Amendment 38 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 b (new)
Recital 11 b (new)
(11 b) UNICEF defines child sexual abuse as when a child is used for the sexual stimulation of the perpetrator or the gratification of an observer. It involves any interaction in which consent does not exist or cannot be given, regardless of whether the child understands the sexual nature of the activity and even when the child shows no signs of refusal.
Amendment 40 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13 a) The term "online grooming" refers to the process by which an adult tries to manipulate a child in order to obtain sexual audiovisual material or to have some kind of in-person sexual relationship with the child. According to international studies to date, between 5% and 15% of minors have been sexually solicited by adults through ICTs. Within the prevention measures, we must consider the responsible use of ICTs as a fundamental part of awareness-raising and education, where it is crucial to raise awareness of the implications of online consent to the use and dissemination of personal data, images or other information.
Amendment 41 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 b (new)
Recital 13 b (new)
(13 b) In order to minimise the risks of online child content made available by legal guardians being used for ‘grooming’ as ‘new’ child sexual abuse material, media and digital literacy programmes should be put in place to make citizens aware of their responsibility as content disseminators. In this sense, ‘digital literacy’ refers to skills, knowledge and understanding that allows users to gain awareness on the potential risks associated with the child content they generate, produce and share, in the context of the child’s fundamental rights, and the obligations set out in this Regulation and in other Union data related Regulations. Consequently, the Union and its Member States should allocate more investments in education and training to spread digital literacy, and ensure that progress in that regard is closely followed.
Amendment 58 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 57 a (new)
Recital 57 a (new)
(57 a) According to the UN, one of the main factors influencing the increase in child sexual abuse in developing countries is the decline in sex education. Studies have shown that if a child receives good sex education, it can equip them with the necessary tools to identify situations in which they may be sexually abused. Therefore, the education sector and education and awareness programmes play a key role in preventing child sexual abuse.
Amendment 59 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 57 b (new)
Recital 57 b (new)
(57 b) Some studies point to depression and loneliness and a history of physical or psychological harassment as some of the characteristics of Internet-initiated victims of sexual crimes. Other studies distinguish two types of victims: risky victims and vulnerable victims. Vulnerable victims are defined as those with a high need for affection due to feelings of loneliness and low self-esteem. This shows that bullying and cyberbullying problems can lead to some children being prone to physical and online sexual abuse.
Amendment 88 #
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 five years thereafter.
Amendment 90 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
(k a) "child sexual abuse" means any actual or threatened physical intrusion, virtual or threatened intrusion of a sexual nature, for the sexual stimulation of the offender or an observer, made towards minors, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions;
Amendment 91 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point o a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point o a (new)
(o a) "online grooming" is the process by which an adult attempts to manipulate via ICT a minor in order to obtain sexual audiovisual material or to engage in some form of face-to-face sexual relationship with that minor;
Amendment 125 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 2
Article 40 – paragraph 2
2. The EU Centre shall contribute to the achievement of the objective of this Regulation by supporting and facilitating the implementation of its provisions concerning the detection, reporting, removal or disabling of access to, and blocking of online child sexual abuse and gather and share information, good practices and expertise and facilitate cooperation between relevant public and private parties in connection to the prevention and combating of child sexual abuse, in particular online.
Amendment 130 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a a (new)
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a a (new)
(a a) gathering information about awareness and prevention campaigns carried out in the different Member States, as well as good practices carried out by public and private bodies, stakeholders and education systems and centres;
Amendment 134 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b a (new)
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b a (new)
(b a) promoting age-differentiated awareness-raising campaigns in schools and information campaigns for parents, teachers and pupils;
Amendment 136 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b b (new)
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b b (new)
Amendment 144 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 50 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. The EU Centre should develop ambitious campaigns tailored for all age ranges, taking into account that they should reach out to young children, adolescents, parents, teachers and society at large. They should also take into account people with disabilities, who may be more vulnerable as they may not have full access to this information.
Amendment 148 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 85 – paragraph 1
Article 85 – paragraph 1
1. By [fivthree years after the entry into force of this Regulation], and every five years thereafter, the Commission shall evaluate this Regulation and submit a report on its application to the European Parliament and the Council.
Amendment 149 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 85 – paragraph 2
Article 85 – paragraph 2
2. By [fivthree years after the entry into force of this Regulation], and every five years thereafter, the Commission shall ensure that an evaluation in accordance with Commission guidelines of the EU Centre’s performance in relation to its objectives, mandate, tasks and governance and location is carried out. The evaluation shall, in particular, address the possible need to modify the tasks of the EU Centre, and the financial implications of any such modification.
Amendment 2 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the New European Bauhaus (NEB) initiative, which is intended to round offeinforce the European Green Deal and complement strategies for territorial, social and economic cohesion with its values of beautiful, sustainable and inclusive solutions, thereby improving quality of life for people in the EU by transforming the places they inhabit;
Amendment 11 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that opportunities to participate in the NEB must be fully inclusive and accessible to all EU citizens and all regions and territories, including peripheral urban areas and less populated, rural and mountain areas and islands well as islands and outermost regions; emphasises that local and regional authorities and respective stakeholders as civil society and above all residents must be the drivers of NEB projects;
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 18 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Recalls the importance of geographical balance for this initiative, which should seek to be equally present in all EU territories, and to maintain an appropriate balance between urban and rural areas; calls for the NEB to reduce existing disparities in the development of regions in the EU and to address problems as depopulation, lack of infrastructure, ageing population, etc. suffered by some areas in the EU, providing solutions based on respect for heritage, the environment and rural areas;
Amendment 19 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Believes that cities and regions are crucial actors in driving culture forward, and that the local and regional levels have key responsibilities for sustainable urban, regional and cultural policies; therefore, local and regional elected representatives are key in making the NEB more accessible and involving citizens in the participation processes;
Amendment 22 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 26
Citation 26
— having regard to the Davos Declaration adopted by the Conference of Ministers of Culture on 22 January 2018 entitled ‘Towards a high-quality Baukultur for Europe’, as well as the Davos Baukultur Quality System ‘Eight criteria for a high-quality Baukultur’ developed thereafter,
Amendment 23 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines the fact that NEB projects should contribute to the affordability and accessibility of the green and digital transitions in urban and spatial planning, housing, resilient and sustainable renovation, building conversions, and the recreation of public space as the centre of community life, particularly for those groups and areas that needfor everyone, everywhere itn the mostEU;
Amendment 28 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Calls for the NEB to provide innovative solutions for the development of sustainable and innovative urban areas, such as sustainable mobility solutions, inclusive public spaces and nature-based solutions;
Amendment 29 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Calls on the European Commission to study the creation of European harmonised and sustainable urban development indicators to measure the evolution of our cities and territories through the correct application and development of European funds, and especially of NEB projects;
Amendment 41 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the NEB encompasses many dimensions and policy areas, which may make it difficult forpresents a challenge to regional and local authorities to fully understand how to make the most of its opportunities; underlines the crucial role of local and regional authorities in implementing the NEB; calls on the Commission, therefore, to provide specific and targeted information on projects, funding, technological and capacity- building opportunities as well as clear definitions of award criteria;
Amendment 46 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas climate change is a challenge that transcends borders and requires immediate and ambitious action; whereas the transition to a climate- neutral economy by 2050 represents a great opportunity as well as a challenge for the Union, its Member States and businesses from every sector; whereas cohesion policy is a crucial tool in delivering a fair transition to a climate- neutral economy;
Amendment 47 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Notes that the NEB links the three pillars of the Urban Agenda for the EU, calls for the NEB to be linked to EU Urban Agenda partnerships, as this Agenda has been working on concepts related to the Green Deal and the NEB for nearly four years, especially in relation to climate action capacity, the Greening Cities proposal and use of public spaces;
Amendment 49 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Highlights the successful work carried out by URBACT on developing tools which should build synergies with the NEB to foster territorial cooperation and encourage innovation in the exchange of good practices in urban regeneration;
Amendment 51 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. IRegrets the lack of clarity on funding for the NEB from 2023 onwards; insists that appropriate and accessible public funding is crucial for encouraging and implementing NEB ideas and projects at a local and regional levels; calls on the European Commission and the Member States to provide local and regional authorities with relevant and user-friendly information on all financial possibilities and to support the sharing of best practices.
Amendment 57 #
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, sustainable, inclusive and free societies, and yet has been one of the areas hardest hit by the pandemic;
Amendment 58 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Calls on the Commission to table a proposal as soon as possible to make the NEB an EU programme by the next MFF, with a dedicated and stable budget based on fresh resources;
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 59 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Amendment 60 #
2021/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Support the increased budget allocated for the period 2021-2027 for the new Cohesion Policy which in line with the strong focus on smart, green and social actions, will provide confident enough for new innovative projects; to this, ask for a strong coordination between this funds and NEB programmes and actions;
Amendment 63 #
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 inclusive society that ensures living and working conditions of good quality for everyone, individually and collectively, adapts spaces to evolving living and working habits, makes safe places to go and stay for every gender or age, looks after the wellbeing, autonomy and mobility also for physically and mentally impaired people, better connects urban and rural areas, working and recreational life spaces and suits every way of life; whereas these sectors, which play a part in research and innovation for sustainable development, have been disrupted by the COVID-19 crisis;
Amendment 73 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas cities are places of pluralism, creativity and solidarity, and test beds for new forms of problem solving and for social innovation; whereas public spaces are central places for stimulating open, inclusive and transparent debate and participation in public life, thereby contributing to democratic systems for our society; whereas culture and artistic venues are essential places for freedom of expression and debate;
Amendment 83 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas building a better future starts with quality education and training, including through vocational and lifelong learning; whereas access to quality education is a fundamental right;
Amendment 84 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas cultural and artistic education are vital for personal development and for being able to value the arts, culture and architecture that surround us and design tomorrow’s cultural heritage; whereas everyone should have the right to access to and participate in culture;
Amendment 90 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas the Union’s strategic autonomy rests on its ability to lead technological, environmentally sustainable economic and social progress; whereas this depends on its ability to excel in education, research and innovation - often referred to as the ‘knowledge triangle’;
Amendment 93 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas cultural heritage is increasingly impacted by climate change and environmental degradation and must be preserved;
Amendment 99 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas the Renovation Wave strategy aims to double the rate of building renovation in Europe, aiming at the renovation of more than 35 million buildings and the creation of up to 160 000 jobs in the construction sector;
Amendment 103 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
Fb. whereas a high-quality built environment is the result of the work of skilled professionals in the construction sector and creative and cultural industries and can only be the outcome of quality processes, in particular public procurement procedures;
Amendment 109 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F c (new)
Recital F c (new)
Fc. whereas war actions are targeting the housing stock, cultural heritage and other civilian infrastructures in Ukraine;
Amendment 114 #
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, with important legacies such as the optimization of the form-function relationship, which delivered radical innovation and reflected true cultural and social changes in a progressive artistic and educational context in the aftermath of the First World War;
Amendment 126 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the New European Bauhaus (NEB) initiative and, stressing that by translating the values of the original Bauhaus to today’s challenges, it aspires to create a cultural movement that contributes to a smarter, more sustainable and more enjoyable living environment; emphasises that it must primarily focus on improving the quality of people’s lives by transforming the spaces, buildings, cities and territories in which they live; as well as their environment, but also on improving coexistence and public space for social cohesion and democratic life;
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 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 155 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Reaffirms that the NEB has the potential to reshape the way policies are conceived to nurture policies and legislative developments having an impact on the built environment, and to define the environment of the future by meeting the need for spaces adapted to new ways of life;
Amendment 174 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises, in order to be successful, that the NEB must be accessible, affordable, socially fair and inclusive and must actively involve EU citizens and community-based organisations from all people and territories in their diversity, in a bottom-up way – from project design to roll-out and evaluation – while avoiding any elitist approaches;
Amendment 236 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 – introductory part
Paragraph 8 – introductory part
8. Requests that the Commission clarify the general criteria for the selection and evaluation of NEB projects and initiatives and for the allocation of funds, in particular:
Amendment 241 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 – indent 2
Paragraph 8 – indent 2
- following the NEB guiding principles of sustainability, inclusiveness and aesthetics, and taking inspiration from the Davos Baukultur Quality System;
Amendment 253 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 – indent 4
Paragraph 8 – indent 4
- securing accessibility, security and affordability;
Amendment 293 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Welcomes the efforts made by the European Commission to launch the first calls for projects by taking money from existing programmes, but considers that their impact is not proportionate to the ambition of the project;
Amendment 307 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. 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 programmesunderfunded programmes such as Erasmus+ and Creative Europe, notwithstanding the links and synergies it may create with them, nor divert focus from their agreed political priorities;
Amendment 325 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. CExpresses the need to go beyond the phases of co-design, delivery and dissemination, ensuring that creative thinking continues throughout all phases; calls on the Commission to set up an evidence-based monitoring and evaluation mechanism, which should continuously review all NEB activities and report regularly to Parliament and the Council; expects to receive the first monitoring report in 2022;
Amendment 334 #
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 decent and quality housing for all; highlights that the NEB must have a holistic approach at all spatial scales, whatever the size of the project, from landscape architecture to urban planning, neighbourhood development, infrastructure, buildings, interior architecture and design;
Amendment 349 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Considers that the NEB must develop new ways of thinking that are clear and inclusive, generating greater security and comfort for our citizens, supporting cultural movements to foster local and global knowledge; underlines that without culturally-based social dynamism, the Bauhaus will not act as a catalyst for a true pan-European movement and could fall only into the hands of elite actors;
Amendment 359 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Member States to draw up innovative educational curricula for the development of spatial, orientation and drawing skills and to integrate green and digital skills within higher education and lifelong learning, which will also help to deliver the European Skills Agenda; stresses the importance of raising awareness and education on respect for environment, including respect to historical and cultural heritage; calls for the EU to promote such endeavours; calls on the Commission to make mobility opportunities an integral part of the NEB;
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 372 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Highlights the importance of linking NEB to the development of green skills as well as in education and lifelong learning curricula in construction, farming, waste treatment, social housing, landscaping, tourism and transport, which should be taken into account when developing the Education for Climate Coalition;
Amendment 393 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Underlines the need to engage with the culture and creative sector, citizen- and community-based organisations to design, implement and assess NEB delivery so that it achieves ‘living better together’; considers their essential role in answering new needs for spaces adapted to new ways of life as intergenerational cohabitation, working and co-working spaces adapted to changing habits, child-friendly urban environments, safer spaces for women and ease of moving and participating in work and public life for the most vulnerable people;
Amendment 396 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 c (new)
Paragraph 18 c (new)
18c. Stresses that the gender perspective and gender balance is not sufficiently represented in the CE communication; calls for the NEB to take into account the views of women and LGTBQI+ in the development of criteria, projects and initiatives; stresses the fundamental role of this view in the design of safe urban spaces and adapted domestic spaces to non-traditional household configurations;
Amendment 397 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 d (new)
Paragraph 18 d (new)
18d. Stresses that the NEB is an opportunity to rethink and improve accessibility in our cities and buildings; encourages this initiative to reflect and incorporate concrete accessibility criteria in projects as a requirement, applying real legislation; calls for incorporating the perspective of people with disabilities in the inclusivity dimension of this initiative;
Amendment 398 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 e (new)
Paragraph 18 e (new)
18e. Given the essential role of culture and artistic practices for self-development and well-being, debate and free expression, considers that the NEB should play a key role in ensuring ease of access to culture, fostering the proximity of cultural venues for everyone, including those living in remote and rural areas;
Amendment 403 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to develop ambitious plans and use the NEB to better protect Europe’s rich cultural heritage from the impact of climate change;
Amendment 409 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Considers that the NEB should play a key role in promoting greater circularity in the built environment, by promoting renovation and adaptive re-use over demolition and new built, as appropriate;
Amendment 413 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Considers that a key objective of the NEB should promote sustainable construction materials, in particular bio- and geo-sourced materials, low-carbon materials as well as simple, passive, low- tech and locally tested building techniques;
Amendment 418 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to connect the NEB to the Renovation Wave as a preliminary phase, taking advantage of the innovative solutions that the project offers in the comprehensive renovation of our building stock, including wgoing beyond energy efficiency, accessibility and security and achieving a truly holistic and qualithy regard to energy efficiencynovation of the building stock, mindful of the site specific contexts and surrounding neighbourhood;
Amendment 428 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to create synergies in the research and university communities on the NEB fields, making use of the European Universities Initiative or networks that should indeed allow exchange and sharing knowledge and good practices;
Amendment 444 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Supports the creation of an NEB label in partnership with stakeholders, coordinated with existing labels, based on clear criteria applied in an inclusive way in order to recognise projects and products for achieving key NEB goals and help them get access to funding; calls on the Commission to ensure that EU funding schemes create incentives to apply for the label; calls for market uptake of the label to be explored;
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 474 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls for the future NEB lab to make innovative recommendations, to collaborate with other institutions, national and regional governments, and stakeholders and to establish clear and transparent operating and reporting rules in line with the initiative;
Amendment 479 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Supports the creation of an annual NEB Festival and awards; calls for synergies with other European awards and events of a similar nature, such as the EU Mies Van Der Rohe Award for contemporary architecture, Europan Europe, European Heritage Awards and others;
Amendment 18 #
2021/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that EU cohesion policy, which seeks to promote the economic, social and territorial cohesion of the Union and involves all levels of governance, is vitally important to rural areas,; acknowledges the important role of agriculture and involves all levels of governancsustainable agriculture;
Amendment 38 #
2021/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Calls on the Commission to make sure that each Member State’s strategic plan under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), as well as programmes under the current Cohesion policy programmes are drawn up in line with the objectives of the FIT for 55 Package and Green Deal, the Farm-to-Fork, and the Biodiversity Strategies, and that those plans and programmes express each region’s characteristics;
Amendment 40 #
2021/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Amendment 44 #
2021/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines the fact that the main objective of the long-term vision should be to fight depopulation, ageing and rural abandonment, to make rural areas more attractive, including through investment in social infrastructure and the provision of services, such as childcare, care centres for the elderly and those in need of it, schools and after-schools, healthcare, economic diversification, job creation and innovative mobility solutions;
Amendment 59 #
2021/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines the importance of smart specialisation strategies for the future of rural areas, with particular regard to young people and women, and to innovation, knowledge sharing and cooperation, including the Start-up Village Forum; achieving gender equality, as stipulated in the current CPR, is an important step forward that could help us address demographic challenges in the regions, while promoting inclusion of women and raising the female employment rate;
Amendment 89 #
2021/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Notes that the European Territorial Cooperation (Interreg) projects are creating cross-border best practices to come up with innovative approaches for an integrated territorial development; points out that particular attention should be paid to infrastructure and cross-border cooperation in rural border regions;
Amendment 91 #
2021/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10 b. Emphasises the need to improve the public transport infrastructure and service system in rural areas, ensuring the development of sustainable mobility solutions that reduce travel times and of the number of connections between urban and peri-urban and rural areas; notes that shared mobility connecting rural communities with transport hubs, particularly bus and rail stations, can boost the quality of life in rural areas;
Amendment 92 #
2021/2254(INI)
10 c. Highlights the diversity of rural areas and the crucial importance of tailor-made territorial approaches in implementing the long-term vision, primarily in less developed, remote rural areas and outermost regions;
Amendment 102 #
2021/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Welcomes the intention by Commission to take stock, by mid – 2023, of what actions financed by the EU and Member States have been carried out for rural areas. This exercise will be included in a public report, with the scope of identifying the areas where enhanced support and finances are still needed, including the way forward, based on the EU Rural Action Plan;
Amendment 104 #
2021/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12 b. Draws attention to the particular challenges faced by rural regions impacted by structural change or the transformation processes needed for the green transition, such as in energy production or the automotive industry;
Amendment 107 #
2021/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 e (new)
Paragraph 12 e (new)
12 e. Welcomes the increased support for bottom-up initiatives such as LEADER /CLLD– which define the role of local action groups – and "smart villages", and encourages further use of the lessons learned from these initiatives; draws attention, in this context, to the benefits of an innovation-based regional development, focussed on local skills and engagement; furthermore, competent bodies at local, regional and national level should be made aware of innovative ideas from local stakeholders and support them where possible.
Amendment 1 #
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 adequate support from the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), also with regard to the green and digital transitions, social cohesion and resilience; in this regard, welcomes that policies for the next generation, such as education and youth, constitute one of the six support pillars of the RRF; stresses that support from the RRF should be implemented through structured and inclusive measures, accessible to all, especially the most vulnerable actors;
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 21 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that the cultural and creative sectors were among those hit first and the hardest by the pandemic and will be the last to recover to their full potential; in this regard, recalls that the pandemic has also triggered the deployment of innovative digital production, distribution and consumption patterns in these sectors; underlines that, in the medium to long term, this new trend could lead to the development of new business models which would need adequate support to unfold;
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 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 37 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Deplores the fact that only 14 Member States have included culture in their RRF plans and questions the Commission's approval of such plans, which in no way adequately respond to the recovery needs of the sectors ; fears that this heterogeneity of public investments leads to recovery at different speeds, causing increased disparities within the EU’s cultural ecosystem and threatening Europe’s cultural diversity; in this regard, underlines that the majority of Member States that have foreseen investments for culture in their RRF plans opted for short-term measures whereas the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic require long-term responses;
Amendment 46 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Stresses that RRF plans have failed to consider the needs of the entire cultural and creative ecosystem, in particular the audiovisual segment, and that a holistic approach to supporting the film sector must be taken, more specifically the segments that have been most impacted, including the theatrical distribution and exhibition of films;
Amendment 50 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Regrets that only a few Member States have requested loans for the implementation of their RRF plans and only 3 Member States have requested the full amount of the loans available; recalls that loan support may be requested until 31 August 2023; therefore, calls on Member States to make full use of the loans available to support cultural and creative sectors, media, education, youth and sports;
Amendment 59 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Opposes 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 prompt recalculation and reassessment of the data available;
Amendment 61 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. 4a. Underlines the importance of promoting sustainable and energy- efficient conservation, renovation and restoration actions on cultural heritage, spaces and buildings; calls on the Commission to assess separately interventions which may have an direct and concrete impact on cultural goods and heritage, by facilitating cultural participation and access, from those focusing solely on green and energy- efficiency dimension;
Amendment 68 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls previous requests, from the European Parliament as well as the sectors concerned, urging the Member States to dedicate at least 2 % of the budget of each national RRF plan to culture, 10 % to education and 120 % to educathe digital transition; criticises the fact that these already misleading numbers have been achieved at an aggregated EU level only and deplores that the majority of Member States are performing well below the levels requested;
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 86 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Strongly believes that for the correct and successful implementation of the RRF to the benefit of the sectors in question as well as the authors, performers, freelancers and all creative professionals a special focus should be given to independent players as well as micro and small organisations, including those in rural areas;
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 110 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the need for 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 States; in this regard, welcomes reforms planned by some Members States and encourages all Member States to implement similar reforms to protect workers' rights and broaden the social security for authors, performers, freelancers and all professionals in cultural and creative sectors;
Amendment 123 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Reminds Member States of the possibility to request transfer to the RRF of resources allocated under share management programmes thereby fostering synergies for the benefit of the cultural and creative sectors, media, education, youth, and sport;
Amendment 140 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. CRecalls on the Commission to commit to transparency and to examine the possibility of redirecting unused or saved RRF resources to culture, education, youthat the monitoring of the implementation of the RRF falls under the Commission's remit; calls on the Commission to reconsider the frequency and timing of reporting and evaluation as well as to define suitable indicators with a view to enabling maximum transparency and effectiveness; stresses the importance of gathering clear and reliable data on RRF resources allocation at regional level across Member States with the aim of ensuring that all actors, including th,e sports and mediamallest ones, are reached by the measures;
Amendment 148 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Urges the European Parliament Working Group on the scrutiny of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF WG) to carry out a thorough scrutiny on investments and reforms put in place by Member States in the field of culture, media, education, youth and sport and to remind Member States the Parliament’s calls to direct an adequate proportion of the recovery measures in support of these sectors;
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 9 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that effective financial assistance in education is a prerequisite to eliminradicate poverty and enhance human well-being, especially at a time when public resources are increasingly constrained with competing demands in sectors heavily affected such as health and education;
Amendment 20 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the importance of improving cosimpact analysis when selecting and monitoring education projects, of ensuring that projects last long enough to address children’sequately address learners’ educational needs, of avoiding excessive administrative burdens for implementing partners, and of addressing long-term sustainability in cash- for- education projects;
Amendment 26 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to develop methodologies and guidelines that enhance the ability of its aid projects to reach girlsall learners, including girls, learners from disadvantaged backgrounds and with special educational needs, by tackling barriers to quality, safe and inclusive education and training at all levels and by supporting the collection ofeffective monitoring of comparable data, disaggregated data, by gender and age, to better tailor responses to different subgroups of learners;
Amendment 29 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Underlines that due to the pandemic, learners all over the globe have paid a heavy price in terms of learning and knowledge losses, which has been coupled with a severe methodology loss affecting the development of their critical thinking skills; calls therefore on the Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to support national authorities in strengthening education systems both at national and regional level and investing in equality and skills for the future;
Amendment 31 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Recalls that teachers play a prominent role in education at all levels and they should be equipped and empowered, even with digital skills, through continuous training and through better recognition of the teaching profession; stresses the importance of improving working conditions and the need for educators and teachers to be adequately remunerated for their work;
Amendment 34 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Draws attention to the potential of online platforms such as eTwinning and teacher academies under Erasmus+ in order to further empower teachers, even beyond the EU, to help them communicate with their peers, exercise their professionalism and benefit from professional learning opportunities;
Amendment 43 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for the acceleration of North- South and South-North knowledge exchanges and mobility at all levels of education, while acknowledging the complex nature of the history of North- South relationship between and within countries and regions and emphasisinges the importance of promoting heritage, cultural identity, historyteaching of contested history, cultural heritage and art through education;
Amendment 46 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Calls on the European Commission to urgently convene an international donor conference by the EU and the United Nations with a view to reinforce the Covax initiative, setting the availability of approved paediatric vaccine for all children as a common target, in view of the devastating impact of the covid19 on the education of the global youth; believes that this goal should be included in a Global Health Pact, financed with extraordinary issuance of special drawing rights from the IMF and donations from developed countries;
Amendment 47 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Draws attention to the need of harnessing the synergies between culture and education so as to shape sustainable, inclusive and resilient societies; in this regard, calls on the Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to support national authorities in integrating arts and culture in school curricula and extra curricula activities so as to enrich the educational and learning experiences of learners in third countries;
Amendment 48 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Decries the structural discrimination suffered by thousands of refugee children in Europe that have had little or no access to education; affirms that segregated classes in reception camps, often run by volunteers, cannot be a substitute for schooling; calls for the compulsory education of refugee children in the school system of the host country as a requisite for accessing EU funding in the field of migration;
Amendment 50 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the importance of vocational education and training, particularly for children in third countries, to help them find stable work for all learners; believes that access to vocational education and training for learners in third countries represents a fundamental additional choice, which would help them to successfully manage the transition into the labour market and give them and their families a reason to finish school.
Amendment 55 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Emphasises the significant role of non-formal and informal education as well as volunteering in acquiring crosscutting skills, which would enable learners to actively participate in society by developing their full potential personally and professionally; calls on the Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to support the authorities of third countries in improving the recognition of competences gained through non-formal and informal education and in increasing cooperation between non-formal and informal organisations and schools;
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 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 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 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 45 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Highlights the need for increased solidarity and financial redistribution, especially between professional and grassroots sport; calls on Member States and sports federations to implement a mandatory solidarity mechanism based on a fair and binding distribution key that ensures a redistribution of revenues in favour of the amateur and grassroots level;
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 49 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Believes that the ownership model, whereby the clubs' spin-off corporations must hold the majority of voting rights and the club members thus retain control over the club (50+1 rule of the German Football League), is a best practice in the EU and calls on Member States, sports federations, national associations and leagues to engage in constructive dialogue and exchange on this model;
Amendment 51 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Urges public authorities, sports federations and organisations to uphold values such as human rights, democracy and the rule of law when awarding host status for major sporting events; insists that, as a matter of principle, major sporting events should no longer be awarded to countries where these fundamental rights and values are not even remotely respected;
Amendment 54 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Recalls its call in the own-initiative report of 2 February 2017 on an integrated approach to Sport Policy for the creation of transparency registers and transparency rules for player managers' remuneration, as well as minimum qualifications and licensing requirements for player managers, and calls on the Commission to consider a legal act in EU law;
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 57 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Emphasises the need for sustainable management of professional sports clubs and companies; urges the Commission, the Member States and the sports federations to implement rules that ensure the sustainable economic stability of sports clubs and to review existing regulations for their efficiency;
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 88 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that sports policy and legislation support gender equality, with particular attention to media coverage, remuneration gaps, award disparities and harassmentgender based violence such as harassment and sexual assault, media coverage, wage disparities and premium pay disparities;
Amendment 89 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Calls on the Commission to examine, in particular, the possibility of proposing legislative acts in this area with a view to significantly improving the remuneration of women in sport, reducing the financial differentials between the gender and increasing the visibility of women's sport, particularly in media;
Amendment 91 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23b. Calls on national sports federations to equalise premium payments for female and male athletes, following the example of the Football Association of Ireland (FAI);
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 101 #
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 refugees, ethnic minorities and the LGBTQI+ community in sport; underlines that the visibility of the LGTBQI+ collective in sport remains a task to be developed, given the significant social weight that elite sport has in society and the positive social impact that can be achieved through increased publicity;
Amendment 106 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Condemns the racist and discriminatory incidents at major international sporting events, but also in grassroots sport, and urges the Commission, the Member States and the federations to develop measures to prevent such incidents and to adopt effective penalties and measures to support the victims of racist violence;
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 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 123 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Calls on theUrges Member States and public authorities to develop sports infrastructure and to comprehensively increase the amount of physical education and extracurricular physical activities in schools; Underlines the need to include a daily sports lesson in the curricula of compulsory schools in all Member States;
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 139 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Notes that traditional sports must be protected and particularly promoted as part of the European cultural heritage and regional identity;
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 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 154 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Stresses the need to further increase funding for sport, especially in grassroots sport, women’s sport, para-sport and the field of education;
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 186 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42 a (new)
Paragraph 42 a (new)
42a. Calls on the Member States to take into account European Green Deal objectives when constructing, extending and renovating sports facilities, in particular winter sports facilities, following sustainable and environmentally friendly procedures and using renewable and ecological materials, so as to counter the effects of climate change;
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 26 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 c (new)
Citation 17 c (new)
— having regard to the 2021/2058(INI) European Parliament report on EU sports policy: assessment and possible ways forward of 8 November 2021,
Amendment 27 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 d (new)
Citation 17 d (new)
— having regard to the (2020/2243(INI)) European Parliament report on the European Education Area: a shared holistic approach of 11 November 2021,
Amendment 28 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 e (new)
Citation 17 e (new)
— having regard to the European Parliament study on The role of culture, education, media and sport in the fight against racism, PE 690.905, October 2021,
Amendment 33 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 j (new)
Citation 17 j (new)
— having regard to the Conference on the Future of Europe,
Amendment 44 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the EU is built on diversity, pluralism, tolerance, and non- discrimination; whereas discrimination on the grounds of racial or ethnic origin is prohibited in the Union,
Amendment 46 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas discrimination and racism undermine human dignity, life opportunities, prosperity, well-being, and often safety; whereas racist stereotypes have a hold on attitudes and a tendency to self-perpetuate,
Amendment 74 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas schools have an instrumental role in reducing racial stereotyping and prejudice among children; whereas access to education and educational attainment is an issue for racialised communities throughout Europe; whereas segregation in education remains an issue in certain Member States;
Amendment 84 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
Fb. whereas sport plays a key role in the social, cultural and educational life of European citizens and promotes values such as democracy, respect, solidarity, diversity and equality; whereas sport serves as a vector for integration, and it must be open to all regardless of racial or ethnic origin, age, gender, disability or cultural and socioeconomic background;
Amendment 88 #
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 racism within sporting organisations across Europemany sporting organisations across Europe encounter challenges related to racism ;
Amendment 104 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Highlights that European societies host an increasing cultural diversity and a growing share of foreign-born populations and their descendants; believes that culture, education and sports are fundamental to foster an open society welcoming to all; considers important to acknowledge the contribution and legacy of these populations throughout history to European culture and knowledge;
Amendment 125 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the commitment to diversity and inclusion within Erasmus+, Creative Europe, the European Solidarity Corps, and the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values, and the New European Bauhaus programmes; calls on the Commission to ensure that the recently published inclusion strategies are mainstreamed across all educational, cultural, media and sporting initiatives and monitor their actual implementation and impact;
Amendment 130 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Encourages further collaboration between the Council of Europe - European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI), equality bodies in Member States, NGOs, governments and stakeholders, in particular those representing the concerns of individuals and groups affected by racism and racial discrimination. More specifically, calls on Member States to implement ECRI’s recommendations in full;
Amendment 133 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to reinforce their support to the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations with a view to strengthen international, intercultural and interreligious dialogue and cooperation;
Amendment 134 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls on Member States to foster helplines, mediation bodies and staff training to properly address and report on violence or other incidents of racial or ethnic nature in the educational, cultural, media and sport sectors;
Amendment 135 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Reminds the importance of granting equal access to quality education, as well as to extracurricular activities such as cultural and sports activities for children from all backgrounds;
Amendment 140 #
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 powerful role that culture can playhas in combating discrimination and racism;
Amendment 154 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on the Member States to launch initiatives, such as cultural vouchers or similar efforts, aiming to encourage the participation of groups of diverse racial and ethnic background in cultural events;
Amendment 161 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes the recent report by the Open Method of Cooperation (OMC) Working Group of Member States’ Experts on gender equality in the cultural and creative sectors; calls on the OMC Working Group to produce a study on the role that culture and the creative sector plays in promoting racial equality within the cultural and creative sectors;
Amendment 165 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 169 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Acknowledges the decisive role of education and training to tackle racism and discrimination, as well as to build inclusive societies; highlights the role of the new European Education Area in the fight against all forms of discrimination inside and outside the classroom, especially in the development of a quality and inclusive educational space;
Amendment 180 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Underlines the importance of building synergies between citizenship education actions at European level and EU policies fighting racism and discrimination, believes that these areas should be integral parts of the citizenship education curricula;
Amendment 188 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the Commission to foster research on early warning systems and effective pedagogical approaches to fight racism and discrimination in schools, taking into account best practices existing in Europe, and to promote the dissemination of results with the goal to eradicate bulling based on racial grounds;
Amendment 200 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on Member States to actively combat bias in school books, educational tools, kids and youth movies, news programmes for kids and youth, and sports; calls on Member States to include these targets in the implementation of the European Year of Youth 2022;
Amendment 203 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. DeploreStrongly condemns the practice of racial and ethnic segregation in schools, which is still in existence in Europe; warns that such practices lead to marginalisation, early dropout, low enrolment rate, the creation of parallel social spaces, perpetuates structural discrimination and hampers equal access to quality life; calls on all Member States to introduce policies to prevent children fromstudents, from preschool to higher education, belonging to minority groups from being placed in separate schools, education institutions or classes, whether intentionally or not;
Amendment 211 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Decries the structural discrimination suffered by thousands of refugee children in Europe that have had little or no access to education; affirms that segregated classes in reception camps, often run by volunteers, cannot be a substitute for schooling; calls for the compulsory education of refugee children in the school system of the host country as a requisite for accessing EU funding in the field of migration;
Amendment 228 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Acknowledges the positive effects of mobility programmes, such as Erasmus+, on educational, social, personal and professional development, as well as on fostering the understanding of other people; encourages the continuous endorsement of such programmes;
Amendment 229 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 c (new)
Paragraph 16 c (new)
16c. Underlines the value of EU citizenship education for mutual understanding and social cohesion, as already reflected in citizen’s input to the Conference on the Future of Europe (CoFoE) and take in consideration its upcoming 2022 conclusions;
Amendment 240 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 c (new)
Paragraph 17 c (new)
Amendment 282 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Urges the international, European and national sports governing bodies and stakeholders to implement measures on diversity and inclusion, in particular to address the low numbers of women and ethnic minorities in leadership positions and on boards;
Amendment 284 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23b. 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, leaving no one behind;
Amendment 290 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Urges the Commission to develop an EU code of ethics in sport in order to combat racism in sporting organisations and foster inclusion and respect at all levels of sport; invites sporting organisations at all levels to subscactively contribute to such an EU code code making, to subscribe to it and to incorporate it within their statutes; encourages organisations to raise awareness of such a code and its content among their members and their families, and the wider public;
Amendment 2 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
— having regard to the Commission communication of 26 May 2021 to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions entitled ‘European Commission Guidance on Strengthening the Code of Practice on Disinformation’ (COM(2021)262),
Amendment 9 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
— having regard to the European Council conclusions on Europe’s Media in the Digital Decade: an Action Plan to support recovery and transformation of 18 May 2021,
Amendment 13 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
Citation 12 a (new)
— having regard to the European Council conclusions on safeguarding a free and pluralistic media system of 18 November 2020,
Amendment 14 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 b (new)
Citation 12 b (new)
— having regard to the European Council conclusions on improving the cross-border circulation of European audiovisual works, with an emphasis on co-productions of 7 June 2019,
Amendment 15 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 c (new)
Citation 12 c (new)
— having regard to the European Council conclusions on the strengthening of European content in the digital economy of 19 December 2018,
Amendment 19 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16 a (new)
Citation 16 a (new)
Amendment 21 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16 b (new)
Citation 16 b (new)
— having regard to Directive (EU) 2019/790 on copyright and related rights in the Digital Single Market amending Directives 96/9/EC and 2001/29/EC,
Amendment 22 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 20
Citation 20
— having regard to the Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom report entitled ‘Media Pluralism Monitor 2020 Results’outcomes of the World Press Freedom Index, published by Reporters Without Borders, and to those of the Media Pluralism Monitor of the European University Institute's Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom of July 2020,
Amendment 32 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the cultural and creative sectors, of which publishing and news media and audiovisual sectors are an integral and vital 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 36 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the pandemic has caused a sudden halt in advertising investments, which are an essential source of revenue for the overall sector; whereas, according to early estimates, news mediathe overall sector saw its advertising revenues drop by 20 % to 80 %; whereas media organisationsadvertising will be the slowest segment to recover and it is not expected to exceed pre-COVID figures before 2022; whereas media organisations, especially SMEs, often face liquidity issues;
Amendment 41 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas the film industry, in its articulated value chain, has been severely impacted by the containment measures adopted in Europe; whereas cinemas across the European Union experienced a 69% drop in boxoffice in 2020, resulting in a total decrease of €4 billion in revenues compared to 20193a; _________________ 3ahttps://www.unic- cinemas.org/en/news/news- blog/detail/european-cinema-industry- sees-eur62-billion-box-office-drop-in- 2020/
Amendment 43 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
B b. whereas, in addition to the effects of the pandemic, the media sector is also facing relevant challenges linked to the digital shift and its impact on the overall business model of the sector; whereas the media sector operates in different markets, with different degrees of vertical and horizontal concentration;
Amendment 47 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas quality, well-financed and independent news media and professional jothe right to freedom of expression and media freedom and plurnalism are an essentialrecognized as fundamental rights and, as such, pillars 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 =ythe core democratic values on which European Union is founded; whereas high-quality, well-financed and independent publishing and news media sectors are an essential pillar of democracy;
Amendment 49 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas the importance of independent, pluralistic and trustworthy media as guardian of democracy cannot be underestimated; whereas media freedom has been severely deteriorating over the past decade; whereas every effort must be undertaken to ensure robustness, economic and political independence of media and to increase media freedom and pluralism4a; _________________ 4a 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
Amendment 51 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
C b. whereas further efforts must be undertaken to establish a safe, fair and competitive online environment which also safeguards citizen’ fundamental rights;
Amendment 52 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
C c. whereas the media sector covers a variety of businesses that produce, broadcast and distribute content and whose value is based on intellectual property (IP);
Amendment 54 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the audiovisual sector as well as the news and publishing sector plays a vital partrole in fostering the resilience of our democratic societies, cultural diversity and media pluralism; whereas the heterogeneity of the sector is also one of its strengths, helping to nurture, promote and strengthen Europe’s cultural, linguistic, social and political diversity;
Amendment 64 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas the sectoral strategy foreseen by the Media and Audiovisual Action Plan should be as holistic as possible, making full use of all potential leverage to encourage investments in the news and publishing sector as well as the audiovisual sector;
Amendment 66 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
D b. whereas the seriousness of the COVID-19 crisis, whose economic and social consequences are still unfolding, has reinforced the need for reliable, accurate and quality journalism that can inform citizens and foster their critical thinking;
Amendment 67 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D c (new)
Recital D c (new)
D c. whereas territorial and exclusive licensing rights are vital for the film and audiovisual sector in order to preserve and guarantee their creativity, financing, freedom and long-term sustainability;
Amendment 69 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D d (new)
Recital D d (new)
D d. whereas actions foreseen under the Media and Audiovisual Action Plan should be implemented on the basis of two pillars: the revised Audiovisual Media Service Directive (EU)5a and the MEDIA programme, which further support the access to and availability of cinema and audio-visual works across Europe; _________________ 5aDirective (EU)2018/1808 amending Directive 2010/13/EU on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action in Member States concerning the provision of audiovisual media services (Audiovisual Media Services Directive);
Amendment 74 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the fallout of the economic downturn, and strongly reiterates its calls on the Commission and the Member States to increase support available for the news mediaand publishing sector and audiovisual sectors, ands well as the cultural and creative sectors more broadly, with a special attention to the SMEs; considers that allocations for the media sector should be increased across various multiannual financial framework (MFF) programmes;
Amendment 78 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Welcomes the development of an interactive tool to map various support instruments available at European level as well as at Member States level, including through the National Recovery and Resilience Plans; stresses that such an instrument should primarily facilitate access to funding opportunities by developing a user-friendly and straightforward interface and it should also offer proper technical support and assistance throughout the application process;
Amendment 82 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the launch of the ‘NEWS’ initiative for the news media sector, including the European News Media Forum; reiterates emphatically its repeated calls for the creation of a permanent European news media fund; and publishing sector; salutes that such initiative will be supported by different MFF programmes; however, in order to ensure proper use of EU funds, underlines the need to develop full oversight over the initiative;
Amendment 83 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Highlights that capacity building services that will complement the ‘NEWS’ initiative should also have a focus on local media outlets; welcomes the proposal to complement the initiative by establishing a European News Media Forum, which should be as inclusive as possible and lead to thorough discussions with the sectors on their ongoing transformations. Invites the Commission, based on the feedback of the sectors, to turn such initiative into a permanent one;
Amendment 88 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights the importrelevance of the cross-sectoral strand in the Creative Europe programme, which for the first time provides for actions focused on the news medianew Creative Europe programme and welcomes the introduction of new actions, under the revamped cross-sectoral strand, focused on enhancing media freedom, quality journalism and media literacy;
Amendment 96 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Acknowledges that some parts of the audiovisual ecosystem are not covered by current support measures; invites the Commission to continue exploring tailored support schemes for the news and publishing as well as the audiovisual sector; urges particular attention be paid in all support actions to Member States with low audiovisual production capacity;
Amendment 108 #
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 ifacilitate the sharing of information and best practices among Member States on public financing mechanisms;
Amendment 109 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Acknowledges that radio can offer a trusted source of real-time information across borders where reliable news is scarce; calls on the Commission to further ensure proper funding for the continuation of Euranet Plus’ operational activities and the extension of its membership, geographic and linguistic coverage, as well as to enable it to invest in its digital transformation and in quality products and services;
Amendment 113 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that tax policies can helpare a vital instrument that could facilitate recovery and resilience of these sectors; encourages Member States withto set up adequate fiscal scope to help boost media and cinema consumption through VAT rates that accommodate thitax policies to support and boost media production, distribution and consumption; stresses that cinema consumption should be further supported through tax credits to incentivise investments; calls on the Commission to facilitate exchange of good practice among Member States in order to support the competitiveness of the media and audiovisual sectors;
Amendment 132 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Draws attention to the fact that the current crisis riskis speeding up news media consolidation, which can be to the detriment of media pluralism in the Union; considernotes 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 136 #
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 audiovisual and media sector, as they dominate the data and advertising market, and have radically changed audience consumption patterns; underlines that current legislation does not regulateentirely provide for a fair environment on pivotal issues in the informationonline ecosystem such as access to data, digital advertising, algorithmic transparency, platform accountability, must-show and other questions; considers that timely adoption of legislationintermediary platforms' data by media content service providers on their own programmes and services, algorithmic transparency, platform accountability, advertising rules, especially for online political advertising; reiterates that timely adoption of legislation, such as the Digital Service Act package, is needed to help address these shortcomings ias a matter of urgency; stresses that policy action is needed in order to achieve transparency of information, a fair and contestable media market, as well as a high level of protection of viewers, including the significant strengthening of the Code of Practice on Disinformation;
Amendment 146 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Recognises the need for a wider and more ambitious set of measures to fight Intellectual Property theft; stresses that ensuring the responsibility and accountability of online platforms is an important step towards proper rewarding investment in content creation; considers that full and proper implementation of Directive (EU)2019/7906a is instrumental to rectify the regulatory imbalances in the digital space and to address online piracy, which is detrimental to the cultural and creative sectors and industries; _________________ 6aDirective (EU)2019/790 on copyright and related rights in the Digital Single Market amending Directives 96/9/EC and 2001/29/EC
Amendment 156 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recognises the additional challenges for news mediaand publishing sector 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 necessarycould be beneficial; calls on Member States to ensure stable, transparent and adequate funding for public service media on a multiannual basis in order to guarantee their independence from governmental, political and market pressure and enable them to provide a broad range of pluralistic information and diverse content;
Amendment 169 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses that it is essential to ensure and maintain the independence of private and public service media from political and economic interference, including from external actorsdomestic and non-domestic actors, as well as their financial stability; acknowledges the specific situation of Member States which are exposed to geopolitical risks arising from third country interference in their information space, including through media financing; believes that the best viable antidote is a more robust media landscape with steady and reliable revenue streams; considers increased transparency to be importantvital, and therefore welcomes the Media Ownership Monitor initiative;
Amendment 173 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Underlines that the development of a robust and independent media landscape can be pursued through the complementarity with the actions foreseen under the European Democracy Action Plan by addressing the areas in which our systems and citizens are most vulnerable;
Amendment 177 #
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, andweaken the independent audiovisual sector and unfairly reduce opportunities for other actors; asks the Commission to monitor the situation closely and, if appropriate, take all necessary actions to make conditions for competition more equitable;
Amendment 182 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the progress made both at EU and OECD level 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 channelled by Member States to suppor. Notes that such solution should be agreed on a global level based on the two-pillar approach carried out by the G20⁄OECD Inclusive Framework and it should be on a new tax nexus and new taxing rights which would create the possibility of taxing multinational enterprises in market jurisdictions, even where they have no physical presence based on their economic activity; underlines that the interaction with users and consumers significantly contributes to value creation in digital business models and should therefore be taken into account twheir audiovisual and news media sectorn allocating taxing rights;
Amendment 190 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to elaborate comprehensive European news media and audiovisual sector strategies, publishing and audiovisual sector strategies; underlines that such strategies should explore all options available, including tax incentives, trade policy, enhanced accountability and rules for online platforms to establish a regulatory level playing field allowing media to continue to invest in news and cultural content while protecting European consumers equally online and offline;
Amendment 200 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses the need for transformation in the news mediaand publishing 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 requires additional investment and skills that news mediaand publishing 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 204 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Recalls that the Audiovisual Media Service Directive as revised in 2018, was due to be transposed into national law by September 2020; therefore, calls on all Member States to swiftly implement it in all its provisions and on the Commission to closely monitor developments in this regard;
Amendment 205 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15 b. Welcomes the implementation, in close cooperation with ERGA, of a media literacy toolbox with practical application of the newmedia literacy obligations foreseen by the Audiovisual Media Service Directive (EU)2018/1808;
Amendment 206 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 c (new)
Paragraph 15 c (new)
15 c. Welcomes the proposal of a European Media Freedom Act, recently advanced by the European Commission, as a new tool to protect media freedom in Europe. Underlines that a European Media Freedom Act should look at the media not only as economic players, but also as a cornerstone of the European democracy; therefore, urges the Commission to develop an ambitious, robust and complete mechanism, founded on the current legislation, notably the Audiovisual Media Service Directive, to strengthen the EU’s capacity to monitor and sanction actions that would limit or harm media freedom;
Amendment 208 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Acknowledges the importance of independent freelance journalism and its potential for future growth due to lower entry costs and easier ways to reach an audience, facilitated by innovative publishing and payment solutions, which canshould nevertheless ensure a decent remuneration with the aim of improveing the economic situation ofor freelance professionals;
Amendment 215 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. UCalls on the Commission to ensure that initiatives and support measures to safeguard and promote media freedom and pluralism cover all media, including the publishing sector; underlines the added value of including the media sector in media and information literacy initiatives;
Amendment 231 #
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, and ownership of intellectual property rights by independent producers and creatorsRecalls the utmost importance of territorial exclusivity for the sustainability of the audiovisual sector; notes that ownership of intellectual property rights is held by authors, performers and independent and integrated producers in Europe;
Amendment 234 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. In this regard, welcomes Action 7 of the Media and Audiovisual Action Plan and is of the view that targeted measures to support co- production, translation, subtitling and dubbing and co-distribution could contribute to increasinge the availability of diverse European audiovisual content; in this regard, recognises the value of the work made by professionals translators of audio-visual works. Salutes the setting up of a EU Stakeholder dialogue on geo- blocking and calls for concrete proposals to further facilitate public access to cultural goods throughout Europe, while taking into account the special characteristics of the sector for its medium and long term sustainability and the effects that the pandemic has produced in the cultural and creative sector industries;
Amendment 243 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Underlines that video on demand (VOD) platformservices 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 enter new markets and embrace innovative business models;
Amendment 250 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Emphasizes the central role played by media to shape society’s perceptions, ideas, attitudes, and behaviour; Stresses the importance of fostering European media talents including through the development of new mentoring programmes and campaigns on diversity in front and behind the camera to improve representation of women and disadvantaged groups in society and encourage them to consider media careers;
Amendment 254 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21 b. Acknowledges that the environmental impact of the audio-visual sector is significant and there is a strong need to implement common tools and green standards to make the sector climate neutral; therefore, welcomes Action 6 of the Media and Audio-visual Action Plan, which should be able to support the development and sharing of best practices encompassing the whole value chain; highlights that such Action should also facilitate international collaborations in greening practices; underlines that environmental sustainability can be a key factor and asset in making the industry more competitive and more attractive to investment;
Amendment 260 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. SAcknowledges the important role that media play in shifting behaviours by developing environmental sensitivity; stresses the importance of reducing the audiovisualmedia sector’s carbon footprint, especially at the production stage, which accounts for most CO2 emissionfrom the production to the consumption stage, as consumer devices are one of the major sources of emissions in the lifecycle of contents; notes that digital and other solutions such as virtual audiovisual 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;
Amendment 269 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Considers that increased financing for digitisation and promoting the availability of Europe’s audiovisual and film heritage is necessary in order to make it more accessiblof Europe’s audiovisual and film heritage is necessary in order to increase accessibility to wider audiences and also for its preservation and restoration; calls on the Commission to promote and facilitate exchanges and capacity building among professionals in the field of film restoration and preservation; calls for enhanced support to and protection of independent SMEs, which, through their specific business model, play a pivotal role in safeguarding Europe's rich and diverse audiovisual heritage;
Amendment 5 #
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 lawwith adequate and enhanced legal protection, allowing creators to benefit from their intellectual property rights (IPRs);
Amendment 9 #
2021/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Underlines that the cultural and creative sectors were already characterised by fragile organisational structures and working practices before Covid-19 and that, among other factors, the (not well protected) IP-based revenue models contributed significantly to this situation1a; _________________ 1aIDEA Consult, Goethe-Institut, Amann S. and Heinsius J. 2021, Research for CULT Committee – Cultural and creative sectors in post-Covid-19 Europe: crisis effects and policy recommendations, European Parliament, Policy Department for Structural and Cohesion Policies, Brussels
Amendment 12 #
2021/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Notes that the cultural and creative sectors are suffering the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic, as protective measures have led to an existential loss of revenue for artists and cultural creators; acknowledges that artists' remuneration is often unstable and uncertain, it comes from different sources such as contracts, public grants and subsidies, which renders their income highly unpredictable, leaves them in precarious situations and weakens their resilience; points out that IPRs are an essential source of revenue for the cultural and creative sectors, providing artists and cultural creators with economic independence and social security through assured, ongoing income;
Amendment 18 #
2021/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Recognises that online piracy leads to considerable economic losses to the European cultural and creative sectors which ultimately results in less investment in creative and journalistic content and sports to the detriment of cultural diversity and ultimately the European consumer;
Amendment 19 #
2021/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1 d. Acknowledges that IPRs protection encourages the creative, inventive and innovative activity, hence providing for the largest number of people the benefit of such activity; notes that such activity requires the recognition of the creators, namely, the inventors, innovators and authors, and makes it possible for them to obtain a compensation for their creative endeavours; champions the right of the creator, whether it be an individual or a legal entity, to prevent others from benefiting from the exploitation of creations without consent and without compensation to the creator; reminds that failure to do so encourages counterfeiting and piracy;
Amendment 20 #
2021/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Asks the Member States to ensure that companies from the cultural and creative sectors, especially content producers, are encouraged to acquire IPRs on their creations and improve their position in competitive markets; outlines that companies who own IPRs have 20 % higher revenue, improving their ability to access previously untapped highly competitive markets1 ; points out that employees also increasingly benefit from a high level of protection, as IPR-owning companies pay wages that are on average 19% higher than firms that do not own IPR2a; is therefore concerned that only approximately 9 % of SMEs own IPRs; welcomes, therefore, the IP vouchers, the IP-Scan and other initiatives of the Commission and the EUIPO to help SMEs make the most of their IP and asks the Commission to consider to launch similar initiatives for all kind of IP assets; _________________ 1 European Union Intellectual Property Office Observatory, ‘Impact of intellectual property rights intensive industries in the European Union’, IP Contribution, four EU-wide studies on the contribution of intellectual property rights (IPRs) to the EU economy, 2021. https://euipo.europa.eu/ohimportal/en/web/ observatory/ip-contribution#. 2aEuropean Union Intellectual Property Office Observatory, ‘Impact of intellectual property rights intensive industries in the European Union’, IP Contribution, four EU-wide studies on the contribution of intellectual property rights (IPRs) to the EU economy, 2021. https://euipo.europa.eu/ohimportal/en/we b/observatory/ip-contribution#.
Amendment 24 #
2021/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Notes that the number of national patent filings is higher than the number of European patent filings in the majority of the Member States; asks the Commission to evaluate if the cost related to the European patent filings and its protection have an impact on this preference, in particular for SMEs;
Amendment 27 #
2021/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights the challenges that SMEs face in acquiring IPRs and notes with concern the fragmentation of the European IP system, in particular the need for parallel litigations in multiple EU countries; calls for the process to become more streamlined and straightforward and for SMEs to be equipped with accurate information to facilitate the IPR acquisition process and to be informed of the benefits of IPRs for their commercial competitiveness; stresses the need for concrete measures to improve information and advice, which must be adequately funded and provide a low-threshold service for SMEs;
Amendment 33 #
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 and strongly supports its plans for issuing implementation guidelines for Member States; emphasises that the implementation should be carried out by Member States without delay; 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 41 #
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 continue to be pressured into unfavourable contracts, giving up the rights to their intellectual property without receiving just remuneration for their creative work; points out, that a EUIPO study published in 2019 shows losses caused by piracy of illegal streaming of content might lead to lost jobs in the cultural and creative sectors and significant loss of public revenues and that providers of copyright- infringing IPTV subscriptions are estimated to have generated EUR 941.7 million of annual unlawful revenue in 2018; stresses that Member States must ensure that sufficient protection is put in place to prevent loss of IPRs by authors, creators, artists, producers and cultural sector workers across the EU. 5a. _________________ 5ahttps://euipo.europa.eu/tunnel- web/secure/webdav/guest/document_libra ry/observatory/documents/reports/2019_Il legal_IPTV_in_the_European_Union/201 9_Illegal_IPTV_in_the_European_Union _Full_en.pdf
Amendment 44 #
2021/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Regrets the significant use of the Internet for the distribution of pirated content and IPR-infringing services and welcomes the proposal of the Commission for a Digital Services Act on the basis of the principle that "what is illegal offline is illegal online" and to establish a robust framework to counter those IPR infringements, with an immediately take down following a notice and action procedure, to avoid reappearance of pirated content; highlights the fact that proactive measures from intermediaries would contribute enormously to the fight against piracy and that AI and blockchain could play an important role in detecting piracy and enforcing IPR; supports, therefore, the use of new technologies to combat IP infringements, and welcomes publications produced by the EUIPO Observatory;
Amendment 1767 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 - table - section AT
Annex 2 - table - section AT
Node Name: Klagenfurt Rail road terminals: comprehensivre (Villach -Fürnitz)
Amendment 21 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
Amendment 24 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Digital skills, basic and advanced, are essential to reinforce the collective resilience of the Union’s society. Digital skills should be considered a core competence for all teachers, educators and instructors. High-quality specialised digital skills training should be available to all teachers and other staff in education and training establishments as soon as possible, with a particular focus on in- service upskilling for older teachers and teachers with disabilities, enabling all teachers and pedagogical staff to use, adapt and create digital learning content and teaching methods, and to pass on basic digital skills in their daily work. Digitally empowered and capable citizens will be able to take advantage of the opportunities of the Digital Decade. Moreover, digital training and education should support a workforce in which people can acquire specialised digital skills to get quality jobs and rewarding careers in much greater numbers than today, with convergence between women and men. In addition, an essential enabler for taking advantage of the benefits of digitisation, for further technological developments and for Europe’s digital leadership is a sustainable digital infrastructure for connectivity, microelectronics and the ability to process vast data. Excellent and secure connectivity for everybody and everywhere in Europe including in rural and remote areas40 is needed. Societal needs for upload and download bandwidth are constantly growing. By 2030, networks with gigabit speeds should become available aton affordable and accessible conditions for all those who need or wish such capacity. While there are currently large disparities in prices in EU Member States for communications facilities and mobile data services, by 2030 high-speed mobile data networks should be available for all in all EU Member States, in rural and urban areas, at affordable and accessible conditions40a. Moreover, microprocessors which are already today at the start of most of the key, strategic value chains are expected to be in even higher demand in the future, in particular the most innovative ones. Climate neutral highly secure edge node guaranteeing access to data services with low latency wherever businesses are located and quantum capacity are also expected to be critical enablers. _________________ 40 Long-term Vision for the EU’s Rural Areas., COM(2021) 345 final. 40a Eurostat 2020, How communication prices vary across the EU, https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/product s-eurostat-news/-/ddn-20201221-1
Amendment 31 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
Amendment 48 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
Amendment 56 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) In order to ensure that cooperation between the Commission and the Member States is efficient and effective, Member States should submit to the Commission national Digital Decade strategic roadmaps covering the period up to 2030 (‘national Digital Decade strategic roadmaps’) proposing, where possible and measurable at national level, national trajectories, plus annual and verifiable objectives from 2025 onwards, which describinge all the instruments adopted, planned or implemented with a view to contributing to the achievement at Union level of the objectives of this Decision and the digital targets, in order to avoid a failure to meet the 2030 objectives. These national Digital Decade strategic roadmaps should be a crucial tool for the coordination of the policies of the Member States and for ensuring predictability for the market. Member States should take into account relevant sectoral initiatives, both at Union and national level, and ensure consistency with them. During the annual cycle of cooperation, Member States could propose adjustments to their national Digital Decade strategic roadmaps to take into account the evolution of the digital transition at Union and national level and to respond, in particular, to the Commission recommended policies, measures and actions.
Amendment 70 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) create sufficient financial, technical and human capacity in education and training establishments by 2025 in order to meet the 2030 digital skills targets; achieve gender balance in the number of female and male ICT students by 2030 in order to achieve gender balance in the number of ICT specialists as soon as possible;
Amendment 103 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
(a) by 2025 at least 70% and by 2030 at least 80% of those aged 16-74 have at least basic digital skills;
Amendment 106 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a b (new)
(ab) internet connectivity, including gigabit connectivity, is ensured in all schools and in particular in rural areas, especially with regard to internet access and the availability of necessary and modern digital equipment and services, including high-speed wi-fi and secure digital tools, such as digital learning platforms for collaboration and communication, digital libraries and digital applications, such as office and design or graphics applications.
Amendment 110 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) at least 5% of all female university students in each Member State are enrolled in ICT programmes or in interdisciplinary courses with an ICT component.
Amendment 111 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
1a. In order to achieve the digital education targets for a digitally skilled population and sufficiently highly skilled digital professionals, the Union institutions and the Member States shall cooperate in coordination with social partners and carry out all necessary measures and financial and infrastructure-related investments, such as: (a) doubling the number of annual study places in ICT programmes at universities and promoting vocational training in order to achieve a significant increase in vocational training place provision in this field; (b) providing the necessary capacity to achieve those targets, in particular by appropriately equipping vocational training centres, schools and universities in terms of human resources, technical facilities and in-service digital upskilling provision for teaching staff.
Amendment 113 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
(a) all European households are covered by a Gigabit network, with all populated areas covered by 5G networks, and can access those networks on affordable and accessible terms;
Amendment 134 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 6 a (new)
(6a) The Commission shall make the information and indicators relating to these objectives publicly available on a dedicated website, in a transparent and easily understandable manner, when they have been received from the Member States, so that, where possible, progress towards realising the objectives can be tracked by means of intuitive charts.
Amendment 137 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) national projected trajectories contributing to relevant digital targets measurable at national level, as well as annual targets from 2025 onwards;
Amendment 151 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 23 a (new)
Article 23 a (new)
Article 23a Synergies with other Union programmes and policies in the field of education and training No budget resources from existing Union programmes in the field of education and training, in particular the Erasmus+ programme, shall be used for new actions set out in this policy programme without additional budget resources being made available for that purpose.
Amendment 3 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)
Citation 17 a (new)
— whereas in its Resolution of June 7th 2007 on the social status of artists, Parliament already explicitly called on Member States to develop or implement a legal and institutional framework for creative artistic activity through the adoption or application of a number of coherent and comprehensive measures in respect of contracts, social security, sickness insurance, direct and indirect taxation and compliance with European rules;
Amendment 7 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas in its resolution of September 2020 on the cultural recovery of Europe, Parliament underlined again the need to improve the working conditions of cultural and creative workers and urged the Commission to establish a European framework for working conditions in the cultural and creative sectors and industries (CCSI);
Amendment 16 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the CCSI mainly comprise of micro, small and medium-sized organisations and enterprises (SMEs), and self-employed and freelance professionals and entrepreneurs, who often draw on irregular and mixed incomes from different sources;
Amendment 19 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas self-employment is higher (33%) in the cultural and creative sector sector than in employment for the total economy (14%) and cultural and artistic workers are more likely to work part-time which leads to challenges in accessing support measures, safety nets and reduces their overall resilience;
Amendment 21 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
B b. whereas in some Member States certain cultural and creative professionals do not enjoy any legal status at all;
Amendment 22 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
B c. whereas the overall situation in the artistic and cultural work is characterized by intermittence, heterogeneity and instability and it is often not fairly paid or sufficiently protected;
Amendment 24 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the containment measures taken by the Member States affected the CCSI more than any other sector; whereas the CCSI experienced losses in turnover of over 30 % for 2020 – a cumulative loss of EUR 199 billion – with the music and performing arts sectors experiin response to the COVID-19 pandemic across the Union have severely undermined the fragile cultural and creative ecosystem, thus endangering the cultural and artistic creation and expression and weakencing losses of 75 % and 90 % respectively8 ; _________________ 8Ernst & Young, Rebuilding Europe: The cultural and creative economy before and after the COVID-19 crisis, January 2021.the invaluable contribution of arts and culture on our wellbeing, cultural diversity, social cohesion, democracy and more;
Amendment 26 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas culture is an ecosystem that not only generates high economic value (representing 4.4 % of EU GDP in terms of total turnover and employing around 7.6 million people), but also has a substantial social impact, contributing to democratic, sustainable, free and inclusive societies and reflecting and strengthening our European diversity, values, history, freedoms and way of lifeonly through a strong European framework for working conditions in the CCSI can we uphold the rights and values enshrined in Article 17 TFEU and Articles 11, 13, 15, 22, 23, 27, 28, 31 and 34 od the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union;
Amendment 31 #
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 employment, competition, the internal market, social policy, fundamental rights and equality, and copyright, and funding for culture, as well as permanent monitoring of the progress of Member States on improving working conditions in the CCSI and sharing best practices among them;
Amendment 37 #
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 resolution of June 2007, no progress has been made and, moreover, the situation has deteriorated and thus most of its demands remain validhave become urgent;
Amendment 49 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the ongoing impact of the pandemic has made it impossible for cultural and creative workers to carry out their jobs and generated uncertainty over future prospects that couldare already causeing professionals to leave the sector, which will have a long-lasting effect on the composition and diversity of the European CCSI as a whole and discourage young people and professionals from vulnerable backgrounds from working in these industriesectors;
Amendment 52 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas themany Member States enacted substantial emergency measures to help the CCSI to survive the crisis; whereas, however, this support was not available to somevaried greatly among Member States and was not always suitable for all CCSIs, whereas the support was not available to several categories of cultural workers and artists on account of their particular working status and as such was not sufficient to ensure sustainable working conditions and it increased the gaps between the situation of artists and cultural professionals; whereas collective management organisations have proven a crucial role providing first emergency funds and solidarity schemes from the very start of the pandemic;
Amendment 58 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
I a. whereas cross-border mobility remains an essential component of artists and cultural workers' careers, however, most of the current funding instruments supporting mobility do not sufficiently stimulate environmentally and socially sustainable mobility and hinder work-life balance of artists and cultural professionals;
Amendment 64 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas several Member States have specific legislation in place providing a special status for artists to guarantee them access to social benefits; whereas, however, this legislation varies considerably between the Member States, which can hinder the mutual recognition of the status of artists and cross-border collaboration and mobility thereby creating barriers to cultural and artistic creation, expression and free movement;
Amendment 66 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
K a. whereas funding support for CCSI varies greatly between Member States, in terms of budgets' size, guiding priorities and values, which contributes to further divergence on the sustainability of careers of cultural workers accros countries and hinders inclusivity, sustainability and balance of cross-border collaboration and mobility;
Amendment 70 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas artists tend to have atypical work patterns and often lack proper social security protection, notably in cross-border contexts, which often leads to their exclusionand cultural workers tend to engage in atypical work patterns due to the nature of the sector itself and are often subjected to insecure working arrangements impeding their access to full social security protection and excluding them from pension and unemployment payments;
Amendment 76 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas artists’ remuneration is often unstable and uncertain, it comes from different sources such as contracts, royalties, grants and subsidies, which renders their income highly unpredictable, leaves them in precarious situations and weakens their resilience;
Amendment 78 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)
Recital M a (new)
M a. whereas artists and cultural professionals from minority groups (women, young people, representatives of ethnic and geographic minorities, people with vulnerable socio-economic background, people with disabilities, representatives of LGBTIQ+) have lesser access to artistic and cultural careers, fewer possibilities to develop long-term careers in the sector and are hit the hardest by the consequences of the pandemic;
Amendment 82 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. whereas the lack ofobstacles to 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 and a long- term negative effect on their position and security; whereas collective management of authors rights is an important element for the remuneration of creators ensuring their continuous remuneration and they should protect creators from unfair practices of large and dominant media and streaming platform companies;
Amendment 86 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
O. whereas cross-border mobility is an essential part of an artist’s work but is often hampered by bureaucratic procedures, a lack of clear information and myriad administrative rules and requirements across the Member States, notably as regards to social protection and taxation, whereas these barriers to cross- border cultural mobility undermine the principle of free movement and jeopardise the proper functioning of Schengen;
Amendment 89 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
Recital P
P. whereas public grants are considered the most vital and effective form of financial support for the CCSI, but are often insufficient, difficult to access for those who need them most or inaccessible to some categories of artists and cultural workers due to the nature of the criteria in accessing it;
Amendment 97 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
Recital Q
Q. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted artists’ dependence on public and private short-term financial support and mid-term project based support and this has displayed the overall structural difficulties in the sector;
Amendment 104 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
Recital R
R. whereas access to finance remains the maina challenge for individual artists and micro- organisations, who are often ineligible for loans and bank guarantees and are highly dependentthus increasing the importance of access and availability onf public and private grants and subsidies available to all;
Amendment 105 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
Recital S
S. whereas many of the private investors and public funders have scaled back their financial support for cultural projects during the crisis, especially those with cross- border dimension during the crisis which has once again demonstrated the importance of wide public sector support and the need for public investment in the sector in order to diminish gaps and disparities, as well as the importance of increasing direct European support to counterbalance this fall in funding;
Amendment 108 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital S a (new)
Recital S a (new)
S a. whereas the sector is still facing gender gaps and disparities as women are under-represented in key creative roles and face additional challenges such as lack of access, gender pay gap, obstacles to representation and visibility; whereas these challenges also affect certain ethnic groups ad people with vulnerable socio- economic background and people with disabilities, whereas these groups are hit the hardest by the consequences of the pandemic; whereas women, ethnic minorities and LGBTIQ+ artists are more often targets of attacks and are more vulnerable to restrictions;
Amendment 122 #
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 citizensintrinsic value of culture, as well as the fundamental role of culture for society, its progress and development, our well-being and the economy, and to translate this recognition into continuous financial and structural support;
Amendment 136 #
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 sustainable, balanced and inclusive cross-border mobility in the EU;
Amendment 139 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to enhance and strengthen its commitment and activities to build opportunities for artists and cultural workers, provide workers in the CCSI with clear information and guidelines on mobility opportunities and revise administrative requirements in all Member States, including on visas, taxation, social security and access to training, with a view on simplifying and unifying access to all aforementioned;
Amendment 146 #
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 recommends thatcalls on all Member States to establish one;
Amendment 153 #
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 with a strong focus on protection of cultural and creative works and those creating them, and, in particular, to guarantee fair and proportionate remuneration for authors and performers; calls on the Commission to closely monitor effective implementation of these key principles; Notes that the Directive (EU) 2019/790 has the potential to bring a fair balance between creators and content sharing platforms in the digital market by providing new liability rules on platforms, and the obligation for all intermediaries and contractual partners to ensure fair and proportionate remuneration;
Amendment 172 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the Commission’s inception impact assessment and ongoingrecent public consultation on collective bargaining agreements, which is designed to deffor self-employed, which is examining the possibility of removineg the scompe of application of EU competition rules in order to remove obstactition law obstacle to collective bargaining for self-employed, urges in this regard that the Commission take the broadest possibles and improve working conditions throughpproach, in order to ensure access to collective bargaining on behalf offor all solo -self-employed workers in the CCSI;, including artists and cultural workers; encourages national governments and social partners to ensure their full representation in collective bargaining to improve their working conditions and ensure their fair and proportionate remuneration,
Amendment 181 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. UnderlinReiterates the urgent need to improve the working conditions in the CCSI; encourages the Member States to utilise upward convergence to and calls on the Commission to propose a European Status of the Artists establishing minimum standards for artists and cultural workers in relation to working conditions and social security, unemployment, social protection and pension schemes; Welcomes, in this regard, the forthcoming OMC discussions between the Member States on the status of artists as a first step in this direction;
Amendment 186 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 202 #
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 sanction those continuously oppressing it, and ensure that EU citizens can freely enjoy and consume artistic creations;
Amendment 213 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Member States to reconsiderensure access to basiccomprehensive social protection for artists, regardless of their employment status, gender, ethnic background or social status;
Amendment 214 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Amendment 224 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Member States to increase their support to the CCSI through strengthening the public investment and encourageing and promoteing private investment in the CCSI;
Amendment 228 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Calls on the Member States to diversify the sources of support to CCSI and ensure no financial cuts and diminishing of existing funds will be implemented as the sector is still struggling with the aftermath of the last cuts;
Amendment 236 #
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; Is concerned by indications that submitted Plans appear to earmark a lower %; Calls on the Commission to publish data on amounts and purpose of funds earmarked in the Plans to ensure transparency and facilitate democratic oversight;
Amendment 247 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to support the short-term recovery of the CCSI and to reinforce these sectors by providing fair and structured support to all CCSIs, as well as bolster the resilience and competitiveness of these industriesectors in the long term in order to tackle any major crises as effectively as possible in the future;
Amendment 253 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Amendment 1 #
2020/2244(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. REmphasises the role of education and culture in the personal development and critical thinking of citizens, in social mobility, in the promotion of creativity and innovation, and in raising awareness for major collective challenges such as climate change, the digital transformation and paradigm-shifting technologies; recalls the objective of a continuous improvement of the EU’s and theall Member States’ education, training and skills policies in order to deliver inclusive, accessible and high-quality education and comprehensive lifelong learning for all, from early childhood to older adults, and the upgrading of skills and reskilling, notably of people with lower levels of education, andyoung people who are not in employment, education or training (NEET) and the long-term unemployed; upholds the need to prepare for the future impact of artificial intelligence and robotics on the labour market and public spheres, as well as on everyday life and on our personal and collective relationship with knowledge, learning and information; in this respect, reminds also the relevance of acquiring media literacy skills to combat disinformation and build an active digital citizenship;
Amendment 6 #
2020/2244(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Stresses the need to deliver on the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR), calls for the timely adoption of the Child Guarantee and a vigorous implementation by the Member States of the Youth Guarantee, and to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals on quality education, so that everyone can afford quality and inclusive education, training and life-long learning to be able to participate fully in society and join the labour market; urges the Commission to swiftly present an Action Plan for the implementation of the EPSR and to further refine the indicators of the Pillar’s Social Scoreboard, as well as their monitoring;
Amendment 7 #
2020/2244(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Calls on the Member States to include in their National Recovery and Resilience Plans ambitious investments at all levels of education, including vocational education, training, upskilling and reskilling, as a condition for an economic recovery which fosters social cohesion and tackles inequalities;
Amendment 8 #
2020/2244(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Stresses the need for the Member States to increase the mutual recognition and portability of skills, diplomas and personal qualifications in the internal labour market, thereby contributing to the building of a European Education Area that will improve labour mobility and enhance the international competitiveness of the EU economy;
Amendment 9 #
2020/2244(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1 d. Calls upon Member States to increase their GDP allocations for education and considers that the European Semester should better reflect the pace of education reforms that often do not adjust well to the semester temporal logic;
Amendment 10 #
2020/2244(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is of the opinion that the unprecedented EU financial support for a post-COVID-19 recovery should strive for sustainable economic growth that is inclusive and benefit all equally, addressing structural socio-economic disadvantages, including disadvantages relating to early school leaving and school failure that limit the creation of qualified and well-paid jobs; reminds that continued schooling is closely linked to access to social protection systems that provide for the basic needs of children and their families, including high-quality nutrition and healthcare, access to adequate housing and quality public transport, among others; and emphasises that the European green and digital transition cannot be achieved without a gradual transformation of the education and training systems, which will need major investments;
Amendment 15 #
2020/2244(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is concerned about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the area of education as severe discrepancies in digital education exists between the mMember sStates, with 32% of pupils in some Member States not having had any access to education for several months, in this regard; underlines that a green and digital transition in the EU should be based on fairness in society and better redistribution of wealth, and should address areas such as employment, skills and education and provide support to those who have been hit hardest by the COVID- 19 pandemic, such as young people, women and vulnerable groupgenerations, women, people with disabilities, single parents, the elderly and other vulnerable groups; stresses the role of school medicine and health education in mitigating the effects of pandemic outbreaks and in the prevention of and preparedness for future public health emergencies;
Amendment 19 #
2020/2244(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Calls on the Commission to better integrate education into the European Semester framework and to expand its current focus to include social objectives, digital education and the quality of the education provided, in order to assess the evolutions and reforms of the educational systems and consistently check the implementation of the EU action plans, agendas and recovery targets across the Union;
Amendment 27 #
2020/2244(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Welcomes the inclusion within the European Semester exercise of the components referring to the specific activities in the education, culture, sport and media sectors of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF); Calls on the Commission to monitor closely Member States progress reports on the implementation of the NRRPs within the European Semester exercise in order to verify to what extent have the objectives of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) been met;
Amendment 28 #
2020/2244(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF)Notes the heavy toll the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on creative and cultural sectors and industries, including events and performances, cultural and heritage tourism, intangible cultural heritage practices, and the existential threat it represents to many artists and creative businesses; deplores that such impact on culture is not reflected in the European Commission communication on the EU annual sustainable growth strategy 2021 and asks the Commission and the Member States to identify and adopt specific initiatives to protect this field; more specifically, calls on the Member States to include a strong focus on culture with at least 2 % of the national RRF budget allocated to the CCSs, as the whole sector was among the most severely affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic; encourages the Member States to accelerate efforts to improve the social protection systems and the working conditions for the workforce in this sector;
Amendment 30 #
2020/2244(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Calls on the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) to integrate the recommendation made by the European Parliament to prioritize investments in education and training by allocating at least 10% of the national RRF budget to the sector in order to enable its adaptation to the new challenges generated by the pandemic and a fair digital and green transition;
Amendment 31 #
2020/2244(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Urges the Commission and the Member States to use the Recovery and Resiliaence Facility to establish the necessary conditions in order to ensure the possibilities for digital education across the whole European Union as a complementary tool for the in-person education, also with the aim of increasing the inclusiveness of education systems, with a particular focus on equal access to high-quality education and training for disadvantaged groups to compensate for the fact that socio-economic background is currently the most important determinant of children and young people’s educational outcome; is worried that the share of NEET young people has risen sharply and calls for targeted funding to allow for new opportunities for this vulnerable group; reminds the relevance of acquiring media literacy skills to build an active digital citizenship; recalls the EU Skills Agenda’s aim to ensure that 70 % of 16- to 74-year-olds have basic digital skills by 2025; bearing in mind that 42 % of Europeans still lack such basic digital skills, with significant disparities within and between the Member States and on the basis of socioeconomic status, age, income, education level and employment, urges the Commission to better integrate digital education into the European Semester exercise, taking into account not only the economic impact of education, but also social objectives, as well as quality of education; stresses further the need to address the significant gender gap in digital skills and tech sector jobs;
Amendment 37 #
2020/2244(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Member States to take the necessary measures to reinforce their digital infrastructure and, the connectivity ofand educational methods used in schools and learning centres and accelerate reforms implementing the digital transformation ensuring that all Europeans can take advantage of it and with a particular effort to provide online education accessible to all, in this context reminds the necessity to adequately train the teachers and, trainers and parents, whose role in digital transformation is crucial, for new formats such as distance and blended learning; points out the need to thoroughly assess the impact of overexposure to the digital world and calls for measures that promote better understanding of the risks posed by digital technologies which may affect children and young people in particular;
Amendment 41 #
2020/2244(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Welcomes that the Recovery and Resilience Facility supports the digital transition with a minimum level of 20% of expenditure related to digital, and in this regard stresses the need to ensure that a maximum number of EU citizens can benefit from gigabit society connectivity, including those living in rural and remote areas; stresses that broadband should be considered a public good and its infrastructure should be adequately funded in order to be universally accessible as a critical step in closing the digital divide as well as insure fair and just access to the digital economy;
Amendment 42 #
2020/2244(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Notes the need to pay specific attention to supporting the media sector, which plays a key role for our democracies, in a way that respects and promotes media freedom and pluralism at a time when the online environment is increasingly dominated by a few large players, with increasing market power and mobile tax bases, sometimes to the detriment of the ability of many smaller European companies to start-up and scale up across the Single Market, as highlighted in the European Commission communication on the EU annual sustainable growth strategy 2021; draws the attention of the Member States on specific measures set out in the Commission Media Action Plan unveiled on 3 December 2020 to help the broadcasting, news publishing and cinema sectors to recover from a big loss in advertising revenues due to the lockdown imposed by the pandemic and boost their production and distribution of digital content; considers that such measures should be part of the minimum 20% of expenditure of every National Recovery and Resilience Plan to be earmarked for digital;
Amendment 43 #
2020/2244(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Member States to strengthen the recovery and the crisis resilience of the sport sector in general and grassroots sport in particular and to ensure the full access of sport to the Recovery and Resilience Facility; emphasis that sport fulfils important societal functions, by promoting inclusion, integration and values such as mutual respect, solidarity, diversity and equality including gender equality, it is beneficial for addressing and preventing the physical and mental health impact of extended home confinement and closure of schools; calls in this regard on the Commission to strengthen inclusion through sport and to explore new avenues to maximize its impact and reach;
Amendment 44 #
2020/2244(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission to apply the “general escape clause” under the Stability and Growth Pact in order to allow Member States to deploy ambitious budgetary and fiscal policies, necessaryotably by exempting social investment from the deficit rules, including investment in education and culture, in order to protect European citizens and businesses from the effects of the pandemic, and to support the economy in the aftermath, paving the way for fairer, greener and more sustainable societies;
Amendment 29 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU single market and other EU policies have contributed to the natural development of a European educational space, historically underpinned by the traditions of European humanismeducation is a fundamental right and everyone has to have access to vocational and continuous training; and everyone has the right to quality, accessible, affordable and inclusive education, training and lifelong learning in view of their integral personal development;
Amendment 32 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas a European educational space, historically underpinned by the traditions of European humanism has developed in a fragmented manner over time;
Amendment 37 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas education needs to be conceptualised broadly as ‘lifelong learning’, ranging from pre-primary to tertiary education, including non-formal and informal modes, and being aimed at acquiring transversal skills in order to maintain and acquire skills that enable them to develop to their fullest potential personally and professionally, to participate fully in society and successfully manage the transition into the labour market;
Amendment 52 #
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, in order to have a more sustainable, digital and socially cohesive society;
Amendment 55 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas progress has been made in building a European Higher Education Area, arising from the long-term efforts of the Bologna Process, and using it as a reference to learn from the mistakes made in its implementation;
Amendment 64 #
Amendment 65 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises the importance of quality, accessible, affordable and inclusive education and that the European Education Area (EEA) initiative should provide more and better opportunities for every single European citizen to study, train and work abroad, and cultivate an environment where skills and diplomas are recognised and valued throughout Europe; welcomes the Council Conclusions on equity and inclusion in education and training in order to promote educational success for all and urges Member States to implement the recommendations included therein;
Amendment 74 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers education a driver for European economic and social prosperity, and for ensuring that the EU is a globally competitive player ands key to achieve personal and social advancement, well-being, to foster European citizenship and a sense of common belonging. Education is also a driver for sustainable and technological progress and for ensuring that the EU is leading the green and digital transitions;
Amendment 80 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Underlines the need to further strengthen European cooperation on education to develop common approaches and answers to common challenges;
Amendment 81 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for the numerous opportunities for ‘European added value’ afforded through education to be seized, especially through mobility and the sharing of best practices, with the Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps programmes playing a particularly important role, continuing the increase in its budget and number of participants; emphasizes, in this respect, the importance of increasing opportunities for young people in informal and non-formal learning as well as in vocational education and training;
Amendment 95 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Cautions thatWelcomes the Commission’s proposals are still mainlys a strategic outline rather than a concrete policy roadmap, and thus suggests setting clear priorities and realistic deadlines for the actions that should be adopted, including clearly defined interim deliverablesfor a comprehensive policy roadmap, calls on the Member States to set clear priorities and realistic deadlines for implementing the different building blocks to achieve a true European Education Area by 2025 without any further delay;
Amendment 97 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the Council’s response to the Commission’s proposals, in particular its focus on the importance of vocational education and training (VET) and lifelong learning opportunities; underlines, in this respect, the importance of creating different flexible and modular pathways to learning to enable learners to combine and build on different learning experiences and opportunities;
Amendment 103 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Considers the importance of fostering a whole-school approach to the European Education Area; calls therefore on the Commission to cooperate closely with all relevant actors to find innovative ways to place the learner at the centre of the learning process with a view to developing education systems and programmes which foster the transversal, social and sustainable skills needed to face future challenges; invites the Commission to consult student associations, pedagogical support experts, care givers to learners with special needs and other relevant stakeholders in developing the European Universities and the Centres of Vocational Excellence;
Amendment 114 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Highlights inclusivenesson as a central dimension of an EEA and a prerequisite for achieving quality education for all, ensuring that no talent is left behindlearner is left behind, irrespectively of geographical, financial, structural, socio-economic, or physical barriers, of neuro-typical or cognitive differences, ethnic background, or legal status;
Amendment 122 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Supports the use of quantitative indicators and benchmarks, especially by means of the European Semester process, to allow the continuous comparison and monitoring of Member States’ progress towards common objectives and to incentivise further policy actions, while at the same time reiterating the need for supplementary qualitative indicators and benchmarks;
Amendment 125 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to set and achieve ambitious and realistic targets, without reducing those previously envisaged;
Amendment 126 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13 b. Calls for achieving the objective that all young Europeans completing upper secondary education have a sufficient knowledge of two languages in addition to their mother tongue;
Amendment 127 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)
Paragraph 13 c (new)
13 c. Calls for the Council's benchmarks for the proportion of low achievers and early school leavers to be made more ambitious by 2025, reducing the first benchmark from the current 15% to 10% and the second from the current 10% to 5%;
Amendment 128 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 d (new)
Paragraph 13 d (new)
13 d. Calls on Member States to invest at least 10% of their gross domestic product in education in order to enable the implementation and achievement of a new European Education Area and to invest in the future of their people;
Amendment 129 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 e (new)
Paragraph 13 e (new)
13 e. Calls on the Commission and Member States to monitor the achievement of the target set by the European Skills Agenda to achieve 50% of the adult population participating in learning activities by 2025;
Amendment 132 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls for synergies between the EEA, the European Research Area and the European Higher Education Area to be created and exploited and for a further strengthening of the Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, European Solidarity Corps, Digital Europe, and Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values programmes for the benefit of all teachers and learners;
Amendment 161 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Calls on the Commission to develop tools to allow Member States to implement the Council's recommendation on a comprehensive approach to the teaching and learning of languages, and to monitor progress made in this area since the adoption of this recommendation; in this respect, calls on the Member States to collect comparable data on language learning;
Amendment 166 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Calls on the Commission to establish a European Online University platform consisting of an online hub with content about the available online programmes in the European Universities, digital resources for higher education, available scholarships and EU funds for education and an online community of educators and learners sharing experiences and best practices on digital and online education at university level;
Amendment 168 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Amendment 169 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 c (new)
Paragraph 19 c (new)
19 c. Underlines the importance of Member States and European Union being able to guarantee, especially in early childhood, even in a COVID-19 context, that students have access to in- person learning, since it is this type of teaching that ensures the acquisition of the skills that will allow them to progress throughout their lives: personal relationships, study skills, empathy, cooperation, etc;
Amendment 170 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 d (new)
Paragraph 19 d (new)
19 d. Calls Member States to professionalise early childhood education and care staff in order to properly recognise and value their work, which is indispensable for the education of children;
Amendment 174 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission and Member States to facilitate the expansion ofintegrate automatic mutual recognition of learning outcomes and study periods abroad, including in VET and HVET in their educational systems;
Amendment 178 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Reiterates the importance of the recognition of vocational education and training and calls on the Member States which have not yet done so to implement correctly and fully the Council Recommendation and the European Skills Agenda on the Member States;
Amendment 179 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20 b. Underlines that early school leavers still represent around 10% of young people in the EU and only 83% have completed upper secondary education; calls on the Commission to set more ambitious targets for early school leavers, and to consider measures to improve support in this field;
Amendment 181 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 c (new)
Paragraph 20 c (new)
20 c. Asks for recognition of non-formal and informal learning and for equipping young people with soft and life skills, such as 'learning to learn' competences, because of the importance of these skills for personal development: personal relationships, study skills, empathy, cooperation, etc;
Amendment 8 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Welcomes the Commission’s planned mid-term review of the Digital Education Action Plan; remains convinced that the Plan needs a clearer governance and coordination structure, involving the European Parliament, to monitor developments and performance on an ongoing basis; urges the Commission to better integrate digital education into the European Semester exercise;
Amendment 14 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the EU should include among its prioritises digital literacy and competencies in its cohesion policy for 2021 and beyond, with a focus on supporting teachers and the heads of education institutionseducational community as a whole in implementing digital education throughout curricula and on sharing best practices and know-how, without creatavoiding additional administrative or financial burdens; considers that education should be focused on practical skills for the future and be based on a long-term and comprehensive analysis of labour market needpolicy should help citizens to be prepared for an increasingly data-based economy, and to develop their ability to take part in the digital transformation and further shape democratic societies; welcomes the Commission’s proposal to develop a common European skills database;
Amendment 26 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Stresses that platforms are more and more used in schools across the EU and are becoming essential tools to prepare lessons as well as to communicate with parents; in this respect, considers that the use of children’s data should be limited to educational purposes and under no circumstances derive in commercial use; calls on the European Commission and the Member States to support and contribute to the development and the strengthening of secure, user friendly, accessible and EU-based teaching platforms;
Amendment 30 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Highlights the opportunity to increase mobility in the European Education Area through the use of digital education and data; underlines the importance of automatic mutual recognition of diplomas at all levels of education and of learning periods abroad; calls therefore on the promotion of the European Qualification Framework and the development of the European Student Card in order to include all learners;
Amendment 33 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that the implementation of the European data strategy should take account of the specific needs of vulnerable groups; recalls that almost 100 million persons with disabilities in the EU are facing particular challenges in accessing digital tools and quality education; calls on the Member States to make every effort to ensure that persons with disabilities and persons from disadvantaged backgrounds have full access to digital tools and infrastructure in order to harness the full potential of digitalisation and prevent a widening of gaps between different parts of society in terms of access to digital education;
Amendment 39 #
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 cCultural and cCreative iSectors and Industryies at large; believes that the digitalisation 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 and should be accessible to all parts of society.
Amendment 41 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Calls on the EU to lead the way in the field of AI, both in the public and the private sector; highlights the opportunity given by the use of AI in education; stresses that any new legislation in the field must be observant of fundamental rights, including the right to protection of privacy and personal data, and contribute to set high ethical standards;
Amendment 44 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Points out the need to support research programmes and networks through the use of data and digital innovation; underlines the necessity to train, hire and retain talents in Europe to address and accompany digital transition; stresses that access to such jobs and curricula needs to be gender-balanced;
Amendment 46 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7 c. Underlines the existence of a gender gap in the digital sector, both in the education and therefore in the employment fields; encourages the use of data to close such gap and develop targeted policies that promote gender equality in digital education and careers; notes that encouraging and supporting the participation of girls and women to science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) education and careers should be an important part of such policies;
Amendment 2 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that AI should be developed, deployed and used in a fair and ethical manner with a human centric approach and with due respect for Union values and principles, human rights, freedom of expression and information, the right to privacy, data protection, non- discrimination, media freedom and pluralism and cultural diversity; underlines that the legal framework on AI requires the strict consideration of fundamental rights, ethical aspects and legal safeguards in order to protect our democratic societies and citizens as users and consumers of AI systems; emphasises that transparency and independent oversight are crucial in order to avoid all forms of abuse and to ensure the rule of law;
Amendment 9 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Recalls that the digital future of Europe must be socially inclusive and must leave no one behind; expresses, in this respect, concerns about the discrepancies in access to information, education and jobs created by the digital gap; reiterates its call on the Commission and the Member States to diligently address this gap including through adequate investments in infrastructure, equipment and resources, as well as the implementation and assessment of the Digital Education Action Plan;
Amendment 15 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the crucial importance of a coherent visregulation at Union level in order to achieve a genuine digital single market within an AI-powerassisted society that would fully benefit uscitizens as users and consumers;
Amendment 19 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Emphasises the potential of AI- technologies for cultural and creative sectors and industries, from better audience management, outreach and engagement to assisted content curation revalorising cultural archives, as well as assisted fact-checking and data journalism; stresses further the potential of AI-based tools such as text-to-speech and speech-to-text, automated subtitling and translation to enhance access to culture, information and education for vulnerable groups such as visually and hearing impaired people;
Amendment 25 #
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 a clear legal framework that prioritisesfor an ethical, sustainable and socially responsible AI that prioritises creativity and access to 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 29 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Reminds that to be ethical, AI must be developed, deployed and used in a sustainable and socially responsible manner, including a gender equality strategy, cultural diversity, promoting digital literacy, closing the digital gap and safeguarding intellectual property rights;
Amendment 34 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that the transposition of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) into national law is crucial to achieving a genuine digital single market; 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) and, the Digital Markets Act (DMA) as well as 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;
Amendment 43 #
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 identifying illegal content or fake news, through automated content filtering,, disinformation or fake news 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 and recalls in this regard, the need for AI to respect fundamental rights and Union law when developed, deployed and used in the Union; emphasises that human intervention is necessary to filter out disinformation in order to avoid inappropriate removals e.g. when humour or irony are expressed, since AI-systems cannot evaluate the context;
Amendment 55 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls, therefore, for a balanced approach between the deployment of automated enforcement and fundamental rights,human- centric and careful approach towards automated decision-making, by all means respectful and protective of fundamental rights and ethical aspects, and which is in line with the applicable regulatory framework, such as the AVMSD, the Copyright Directive and the future DSA.DSA package;
Amendment 57 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Recalls the urgent need for fairer competition for CCSIs online services in Europe in order to counter the networking and concentration effects of the data market that tend to unfairly benefit large digital companies; welcomes, in that respect, the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA) Commission proposals of 15 December 2020 that should help to further shape the digital future of Europe.
Amendment 27 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Calls on the Commission to present a proposal for an Interinstitutional Agreement on civil dialogue based on article 11.2 TEU stating that institutions shall maintain an open, transparent and regular dialogue with representative associations and civil society;
Amendment 33 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that established channels for citizens to give their input on the EU decision-making process, such as the European citizens’ initiative, the right of petition to the European Parliament, recourse to the European Ombudsman, public consultations and dialogues, lack visibility, accessibility and follow-up; supports awareness raising activities on these mechanisms to maximise their impact and effectiveness;
Amendment 38 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Believes that citizen’s participation implies the development of an array of tools ranging from consultation to deliberation, as well as the development of structured permanent dialogue at EU level and at national level on EU issues with citizens and civil society organisations representing citizens;
Amendment 57 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. SAffirms that quality education, and particularly citizenship education, is one of the pillars of democracy; stresses that civic education and learning about the EU is key to improve European democracy and the future of the Union, enabling EU citizens to make informed choices; calls on the Commission to develop an indicative common curriculum on EU learning in order to foster objective and critical thinking on the benefits of the European Uncitizenship in order to foster a better understanding, among others, of the functioning of the EU, of the existing EU participatory mechanisms, of the histories and cultures of Member States, their European rights and obligations, as well as objective and critical thinking on the benefits of the European Union; considers that more investment is needed in training and capacity building programmes for educators on citizenship education;
Amendment 64 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Invites the Commission to develop a comprehensive European strategy on citizenship education in view of the risk posed to our democracies by national populism, online disinformation and the polarising social tensions in Europe and abroad; considers that such strategy should seek to inform citizens’ about European democratic systems; enhance citizens’ understanding of the interplay between the EU and the Member States’ roles in the EU decision-making process and how EU policies are made, nurture public awareness about the benefits, rights and obligations of being a EU citizen, raise awareness about innovative ways of citizens’ participation in EU decision-making and co-creation of policy solutions; such strategy should support safeguarding the rule of law, minority rights in Europe and the values of an open and inclusive society, reinforce youth engagement in public life by promoting innovative and novel ways of political representation and participation, improve digital competences, social media literacy and critical thinking in media consumption;
Amendment 70 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Ask the Commission to explore the establishment of an European Agency for Citizenship education in charge of improving access to and the quality of citizenship education in all EU member states and support the development of a European dimension of citizenship education, for all age groups, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds;
Amendment 71 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Recalls that the right of education is the first principle of the European Pillar of Social rights, including the right to education to fully participate in social life, believes that to this end citizenship education covering the national and European level must be ensured;
Amendment 72 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5 d. Calls on the EU and national governments to increase its investment in formal and informal civic education, on active citizenship and democratic competences;
Amendment 81 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Welcomes the European Democracy Action Plan (EDAP) objective to improve citizens’ participation in democratic systems through informed decision-making; emphasises the need to ensure youth participation and civic engagement of people from disadvantaged backgrounds under Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity; welcomes the announced measures in the EDAP to strengthen media freedom, freedom of expression and quality journalism, looks forward to the Commission’s proposals for practical and efficient tools to better secure the safety of journalists, which are all too often subject to threats and undue intimidation, thereby limiting citizen’s right to information, notes with concern the lack of specific proposals to ensure artistic freedom and grant protection to censored and prosecuted artists and invites the Commission to further develop this area under the DEAP;
Amendment 86 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Amendment 87 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6 c. Calls on the Commission to include meaningful participation of citizens and civil society organisations in the Conference on the future of Europe, considers that to this end, proper methodologies and tailored tools enabling deep engagement and understanding of the topics debated are crucial, in particular in its European dimension;
Amendment 11 #
2020/2145(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Welcomes the fact that a series of measures have been implemented by the Committee to ensure adequate building security standards such as the installation of new equipment for access control; notes that the related security standards have reached the same level as the standards of Parliament and the Commission;
Amendment 18 #
2020/2145(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Recalls that the cooperation agreement between Parliament and the Committee of 5 February 2014 provides for compensation for the loss of translation capacity by providing additional amounts for both the Committee and the CoR; notes that an amount of EUR 2 million has been provided for the externalisation of translation with the possibility that a potential surplus can be used for further political work and an additional amount of EUR 1,1 million for increased political work; notes that the transfers took place in 2015 and 2016 with a reduction already being made during the conciliation process in 2017; notes that yearly savings resulting from the transfer of 36 posts can be estimated at EUR 3,42 million; is aware of the requests of both the Committee and the CoR in the frame of the discharge procedure for the ongoing cooperation agreement to be respected so that these committees are compensated for the posts transferred to the European Parliament Research Service (EPRS); asks the three parties to jointly report to the Parliament’s Committee on Budgetary Control on the ongoing revision of the agreement;
Amendment 66 #
2020/2145(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51
Paragraph 51
51. Calls on the Committee to report on the current situation of the victims identified as well as on implementation of the Committee’s revised code of conduct and rules of procedure following the 2018 OLAF investigation; notes that the bureau has decided on a partial and light revision of the rules of procedure and a more comprehensive revision of the code of conduct, with a particular view to strengthening sanctions; notes that the revision of the code of conduct should be ready by December 2020;
Amendment 69 #
2020/2145(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51 a (new)
Paragraph 51 a (new)
Amendment 71 #
2020/2145(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52
Paragraph 52
52. notes that the proposal for revision of the code of conduct should include elements such as stronger sanctions, support mechanisms for victims, automatically informing the Council and the Commission of the names of Committee members who have been found to be responsible for breaching the code of conduct and an annual review of the functioning of the code of conduct; nNotes that the decision on harassment and the decision on administrative investigations are currently being revised in order to further improve the mechanisms allowing staff to make formal harassment complaints; notes in relation to the informal procedure and the possibility for staff members to share their concerns on any perceived situation of harassment that the number of confidential counsellors has been increased and that the entire network of confidential counsellors receives continuous support through regular supervision and training; notes that the confidential counsellors are part of an inter-institutional network, which allows for the exchange of best practices;
Amendment 8 #
2020/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recognises that cultural tourism has significant potential to generate growth and jobs in the EU, with as many as four in ten tourists already choosing their destination on the basis of its cultural offering; notes, however, that cultural heritage offerings only recoup a minimal share of the economic value they generate, requiring thus new, alternative and stable sources of funding to continue to serve as the basis for sustainable tourism;
Amendment 15 #
2020/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Believes that cultural tourism can act as catalyst for strengthening the mutual understanding of European citizens by allowing them to discover the differences but also the shared values underpinning an European cultural heritage that is more than the sum of its parts;
Amendment 20 #
2020/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that the existence of cultural heritage sites encourages people to travel and learn about different societies and cultures, thus promoting diversity, cohesion, social inclusion, solidarity and shared citizenship, dialogue and mutual understanding; recalls that 72 % of a survey group aged between 15-24 agree that the presence of cultural heritage can have an influence on their choice of holiday destination; highlights the role that the DiscoverEU initiative can play in this regard; notes, however, that the initiative has not benefited young people equally; calls on the Commission to find ways to better involve young people from socially disadvantaged backgrounds, from rural and remote areas of the Member States, and from Member States without good rail links to other EU countries;
Amendment 41 #
2020/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Insists on the need, without prejudice to the principle of subsidiarity, to develop, promote and supplement the capacities of the Member States in education and training in the field of sustainable tourism;
Amendment 50 #
2020/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Is concerned about the impact on cultural heritage sites of poorly managed tourism and, uncontrolled development; and excessive commodification; urges the Member States to put strong mechanisms in place to prevent unsustainable tourism flows and calls on the Commission to propose concrete measures to preserve and protect cultural heritage in the light of these human-made hazards;
Amendment 59 #
2020/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Highlights the important role that European initiatives can play in encouraging travel to less well-known and less popular destinations and rural areas and low-season travel so a; recommends further efforts to promote sustainability and accessibility in tourism, especially for personsall the more so in view of the current unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing need for physical distancing and discouraging of large public gatherings in cultural sites, especially for the elderly and people with disabilities.
Amendment 69 #
2020/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses the importance of promoting environmentally respectful initiatives to protect, develop and enhance the industrial heritage of the regions in transition, namely coal regions in transition, to open up new economic and professional opportunities in those areas;
Amendment 1 #
2020/2015(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that artificial intelligence (AI) should serve humanity and that its benefits should be widely shared; stresses that, in the long-term, AI may surpass human intellectual capacity; stresses the need therefore to establish safeguards such as, without anyone being left behind; recognises that, in the creative sector, creators already make extensive use of new AI technologies as tools in support of their artistic endeavours to produce their works; stresses that AI is an ever- increasing collection of technologies which are being developed at high speed. These technologies are constantly developing the ability to take on more tasks typically performed by humans. Safeguards such as human-centred design must therefore be established, which facilitate human control and verification of AI decision-making;
Amendment 12 #
2020/2015(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the EU should play an essential role in laying down basic principles on the development, deployment, programming and use of AI, notably in its regulations and codes of conduct; stresses the need for an ethical legal framework and a strategy for digital data, in which fundamental rights and European values must be enshrined;
Amendment 33 #
2020/2015(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that AI cannot only perform activities which used to be exclusivelObserves that, in future, AI will acquire the capacity to take over more tasks that are typically carried out by human, but that it can alsoeings, by acquireing and developing autonomous and cognitive features, through experience learning; stresses that, although AI systems are always developed, deployed and used by people, they can autonomously create and generate cultural and creative works, with only minimum human input; notes, moreover, that AI systems can evolve in an unpredictable way, by creating original works unknown to their initial programmers;
Amendment 37 #
2020/2015(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises the need to address copyright issues relating to AI-generated cultural and creative works; underlines, in that context, the need to assess whether the notion of the human creator asreation by human beings as authors and producers of works must form the basis ofor the intellectual property rights (IPR) system is still adequate for AI- generated works; considers that automatically assigning the copyright of AI-generated works to the copyright holder of the AI software, algorithm or programme may not be the best way forward; notes, furthermore, that the question of the extent to which a work created by AI can be traced back to a human creator is of key importance; draws attention to the need to assess whether the concept of ‘art’ applies to works produced by AI; considers that automatically assigning the copyright of AI-generated works to the copyright holder of the AI software, algorithm or programme may not be the best way forward, as human intervention in a work produced with the aid of AI must be recognised as authorship; observes that it needs to be debated whether there is such a thing as 'original creation' which does not entail any human intervention, and it is necessary to take such creations into account in the rules governing intellectual property;
Amendment 45 #
2020/2015(INI)
5. Expresses concern about the vacuum left between IPR and the development of AI, which could make cultural and creative industriessector vulnerable to AI-generated copyright-protected works; calls on the Commission to support a horizontal and technologically neutral approach to IPR applicable to AI-generated works; stresses that uniform copyright provisions with reference to AI are needed in the EU;
Amendment 61 #
2020/2015(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises the need to address the issue of liability for copyright infringements made by AI systems, as well as the issue of data ownership. stresses that issues of patent law must also be taken into account in this context;
Amendment 4 #
2020/2005(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that traineeships should be understood as a limited period of work practice, which should help young people gain confidence in their capacities and develop work-relevant skills, as well as practical and professional experience, improve their employability and facilitate their transition into regular employment;
Amendment 7 #
2020/2005(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that to facilitate access to regular employment, traineeships should offer a strong and high-quality training or learning content, safeguard adequate working conditions such as a fair payment, fixed working hours, health and social coverage, and should in no case be a substitute for regular jobs or a precondition for a job placement; stresses that prolonged periods of traineeships might have significant negative social security consequences for young people, in particular in terms of pension rights accumulation and access to unemployment benefits;
Amendment 15 #
2020/2005(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Insists that all traineeships should promote inclusiveness, especially with regard to personsyoung people with fewer opportunities; insists that it is crucial to ensure participation in traineeships for persons with disabilities by taking appropriate measures to increase awareness and accessibility; insists that participation in traineeships should also be ensured to young vulnerable people such as migrants and refugees, whose inclusion in society is crucial to their successful integration;
Amendment 22 #
2020/2005(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Underlines that, according to Eurostat, at the beginning of 2020 youth unemployment rate was 14,9 % in the Union, and that the inevitable social effects of the COVID-19 outbreak will acutely impact the Union's labour market, triggering a more severe crisis than the 2008 financial crisis; therefore, the Youth Guarantee should turn into a permanent mechanism properly funded in order to better support youth labour market integration measures;
Amendment 23 #
2020/2005(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Notes that the latest available statistics1a highlight the persistence of a large proportion of unpaid or low-paid traineeships across Europe, which may create an equal access problem into regular employment. According to these data, 59 % of respondents who had concluded a traineeship declared that they had not received any financial compensation for their last experience, whereas of those receiving some form of remuneration, only 53 % considered that the amount received was sufficient to cover basic living costs; _________________ 1aFlash Eurobarometer 378, “The experiences of traineeships in the EU”;
Amendment 24 #
2020/2005(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Notes that the principle of active support for sustainable labour market integration and the commitment to enhance qualifications and skills of young people is a crucial part of the Commission efforts to promote upward convergence in working conditions and that this is the rationale of the European Pillar of Social Rights; therefore, calls on the new Commission to support the proper implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights into concrete actions that would benefit young people across Europe;
Amendment 25 #
2020/2005(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. Calls on the Commission to encourage and support Member States to make use of the European Social Fund+ and the European Regional Development Fund, as well as other European funds for the 2021-2027 programming period to enhance the number and quality of traineeships in the Union;
Amendment 41 #
2020/2005(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. STaking into consideration the strict link between the quality of the traineeship and the employability outcome, calls on the new Commission to put forward an updated proposal for a Council Recommendation on a Quality Framework for Traineeships in order to broaden the scope of the current Quality Framework for Traineeships and cover all types of traineeships; stresses the importance of all key players’ involvement (the social partners, civil society organisations and, in particular, youth organisations) in formulating guidelines and monitoring and evaluating subsequent implementation of the framework.
Amendment 167 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) Providers of intermediary services should not be subject to a monitoring obligation with respect to obligations of a general nature. This does not concern monitoring obligations in a specific case and, in particular, does not affect orders by national authorities in accordance with national legislation, in accordance with the conditions established in this Regulation. Nothing in this Regulation should be construed as an imposition of a general monitoring obligation or active fact-finding obligation, or as a general obligation for providers to take proactive measures to relation to illegal content. Nor does it concern ex ante measures by online marketplaces such as random checks to identify illegal content.
Amendment 185 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) To ensure an adequate level of transparency and accountability, providers of intermediary services should annually report, in accordance with the harmonised requirements contained in this Regulation, on the content moderation they engage in, including the measures taken as a result of the application and enforcement of their terms and conditions, and, where a platform is an online marketplace, their business users. However, so as to avoid disproportionate burdens, those transparency reporting obligations should not apply to providers that are micro- or small enterprises as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC.40 _________________ 40 Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC of 6 May 2003 concerning the definition of micro, small and medium- sized enterprises (OJ L 124, 20.5.2003, p. 36).
Amendment 250 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 76 a (new)
Recital 76 a (new)
(76 a) Consumers, consumer organisations and rights holders should be able to lodge any complaint related to compliance of a marketplace with this Regulation with the Digital Services Coordinator in the Member State where they are based. Complaints should provide a faithful overview of issues related to a particular intermediary service provider’s compliance. The Digital Services Coordinator should involve national competent authorities and inform the Member State where the intermediary service provider concerned is established if the issue requires cross-border cooperation. Complaints should be dealt with in a timely manner no later than one month from the receipt of a complaint.
Amendment 312 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Providers of intermediary services shall publish, at least once a year, clear, easily comprehensible and, detailed and accessible reports on any content moderation they engaged in during the relevant period. Those reports shall include, in particular, information on the following, as applicable:
Amendment 317 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Online marketplaces shall also publish, at least once a year, publicly available statistics on the proportion of content, goods or services offered by traders versus consumers and the location thereof.
Amendment 319 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. Paragraph 1 and 1a shall not apply to providers of intermediary services that qualify as micro or small enterprises within the meaning of the Annex to Recommendation 2003/361/EC.
Amendment 321 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13 a Displaying the identity of business users A provider of intermediary services shall ensure that the legal name and the geographical address of the business user providing content, goods or services, and that business user’s status as a trader, is clearly visible alongside the content, goods or services offered prior to purchase.
Amendment 408 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 a (new)
Article 24 a (new)
Article 24 a Additional due diligence requirements for online marketplaces Online marketplaces shall take reasonable precautions such as regular spot checks on the products and services available on their platforms in order to identify products or services that do not comply with Union or national law and take necessary measures to partially or fully suspend infringing traders.
Amendment 135 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the Union and in the world, calling for an urgent and coordinated response from the Union in order to cope with the enormous economic and social consequences for all Member. The challenges linked to the demographic context, social inclusion and social cohesion have been amplified by COVID-19. The current COVID-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps Member States to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. Moreover, they have shown that cuts in public spending on education, culture and healthcare are counterproductive to a swift recovery and to build resilient economies and societies. The medium and long-term consequences of the COVID-19 crisis will critically depend on how quickly Member States’ economies will recover from the crisis, which in turn depends on the fiscal space Member States have available to take measures to mitigate the social and economic impact of the crisis, and on the resilience of their economies and public services of general interest. Reforms and investments to address structural weaknesses of the economies and public services of general interest and strengthen their resilience will therefore be essential to set the economies and social life back on a sustainable recovery path and avoid further widening of the divergences in the Union.
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 152 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) The COVID-19 pandemic and the measures taken to mitigate its effects on the economies have had disastrous consequences for the social life in all Member States. Education, cultural activities, tourism and recreation came almost to a standstill. The Union and its Member States should therefore also invest in the recovery and resilience of these sectors and policy areas.
Amendment 153 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 b (new)
Recital 4 b (new)
(4b) Considering that the cultural and creative sectors 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 154 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 c (new)
Recital 4 c (new)
(4c) The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the fore that our educational systems are not as resilient as they should be. The pandemic has probably caused the most severe disruption to the world’s education and training systems in history, with many pupils and students in the Union having no or little access to remote learning due to a lack of digital equipment, infrastructure and competences, but also due to their vulnerable social status. This situation is threatening a loss of learning for an entire generation of pupils and students, likely to decrease future income levels of the affected generation and to negatively impact labour productivity, growth and competitiveness levels for the Union as a whole. The Union and its Member States should therefore allocate 10% of the Recovery and Resilience Facility for investments in quality and inclusive education and training, educational infrastructure, online and offline, skills and competences.
Amendment 161 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The implementation of reforms contributing to promote social cohesion and to achieve a high degree of resilience of domestic economies, strengthening adjustment capacity and unlocking growth potential are among the Union’s policy priorities. They are therefore crucial to set the recovery on a sustainable path and support the process of upward economic and social convergence. This is even more necessary in the aftermath of the pandemic crisis to pave the way for a swift recovery.
Amendment 171 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment, public and private, in this particular situation to speed up the recovery, mitigate the effects of the pandemic on social inclusion and cohesion and strengthen long- term growth potential. Investing in green and digital technologies, capacities and processes aimed at assisting clean energy transition, boosting energy efficiency in housing and other key sectors of the economic are important to achieve sustainable growth and help create jobs. It will also help make the Union more resilient and less dependent by diversifying key supply chains. However, it is equally important to invest in education, culture and other public services of general interest in order to promote social inclusion and social cohesion, to prepare the citizens for the future needs of our labour markets, to equip them with the necessary skills and competences and to give them new opportunities.
Amendment 200 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Currently, no instrument foresees direct financial support linked to the achievement of results and to implementation of reforms and public investments of the Member States in response to challenges identified in the European Semester, and with a view to having a lasting impact on the productivity and resilience of the economy and public services of the Member States.
Amendment 270 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In order to implement these overall objectives, relevant actions will be identified during the Facility’s preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. Also, due attention should be paid to the impact of the national plans submitted under this Regulation on fostering not only the green transition, but also the digital transformation, including the promotion of digital education, skills and competences. They will both play a priority role in relaunching and modernising our economy.
Amendment 321 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050, thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union in the aftermath of the crisis, fostering public services, employment creation and to promoting sustainable growth.
Amendment 344 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, with the national reform programmes, the national energy and climate plans, the just transition plans, and the partnership agreements and operational programmes adopted under the Union funds. To boost actions that fall within the priorities of the European Green Deal and the Digital Agenda, the plan should also set out measures that are relevant for the green and digital transitions. Furthermore, the plan should set out measures in the areas of education and culture, which contribute considerably to economic and social resilience. The measures should enable a swift deliver of targets, objectives and contributions set out in national energy and climate plans and updates thereof. All supported activities should be pursued in full respect of the climate and environmental priorities of the Union.
Amendment 17 #
2019/2055(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Reaffirms its support for the Commission's multimedia activities, which contribute to independent reporting on EU affairs in the media and to the promotion of a European public sphere; is alarmed, however, by the conclusions of the rapid case review conducted by the European Court of Auditors on Euronews, which highlight the lack of transparency and accountability in the arrangements for the provision by the Commission of financial support to Euronews and the insufficiently robust nature of the monitoring and evaluation mechanisms; urges the Commission, furthermore, to increase transparency in respect of the budget for multimedia activities and to improve accountability for expenditure, in particular by creating separate budget lines for the various activities and by carrying out a comprehensive audit of fund use;