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Activities of Peter POLLÁK

Plenary speeches (77)

One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
2019/10/21
Children rights in occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Convention of the Rights of the Child (debate)
2019/11/13
International day to end impunity for crimes against journalists (debate)
2019/11/13
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
2019/11/13
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
2019/12/16
The Rule of Law in Malta, after the recent revelations around the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia (debate)
2019/12/17
Dossiers: 2019/2954(RSP)
Distortion of European history and remembrance of the Second World War (topical debate)
2020/01/15
Withdrawal Agreement of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community (debate)
2020/01/29
Dossiers: 2018/0427(NLE)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
2020/01/29
Fighting against antisemitism, racism and hatred across Europe (debate)
2020/02/11
The illegal trade in companion animals in the EU (debate)
2020/02/11
Dossiers: 2019/2814(RSP)
The EU priorities for the 64th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (debate)
2020/02/12
Dossiers: 2019/2967(RSP)
Boosting Roma inclusion process in Europe for the next decade (debate)
2020/07/09
Situation of Fundamental Rights in the European Union – Annual Report for the years 2018-2019 (debate)
2020/11/24
Dossiers: 2019/2199(INI)
Democratic scrutiny of social media and the protection of fundamental rights (debate)
2021/02/10
Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme 2021-2027 (debate)
2021/04/27
European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights: interim report (debate)
2021/05/19
Dossiers: 2020/0112R(APP)
Roma Equality, Inclusion and Participation (debate)
2021/05/20
The rise of right-wing extremism and racism in Europe (in light of recent events in Rome) (debate)
2021/10/20
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
2021/11/10
EU sports policy: assessment and possible ways forward (debate)
2021/11/22
Dossiers: 2021/2058(INI)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
2021/11/22
Condemning police violence against Romani people in the EU (debate)
2021/11/23
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
2021/12/13
European Year of Youth 2022 (debate)
2021/12/14
Dossiers: 2021/0328(COD)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
2022/02/14
One youth, one Europe (topical debate)
2022/02/16
Role of culture, education, media and sport in the fight against racism (debate)
2022/03/07
Dossiers: 2021/2057(INI)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
2022/03/07
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
2022/03/23
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
2022/04/04
Implementation of citizenship education actions (debate)
2022/04/05
Dossiers: 2021/2008(INI)
The situation of marginalised Roma communities in the EU (debate)
2022/04/07
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
2022/05/02
The follow up of the Conference on the Future of Europe (debate)
2022/05/03
Dossiers: 2022/2648(RSP)
Establishing the European Education Area by 2025 – micro credentials, individual learning accounts and learning for a sustainable environment (debate)
2022/05/19
Dossiers: 2022/2568(RSP)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
2022/06/06
Violations of media freedom and safety of journalists in Georgia
2022/06/08
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
2022/06/22
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
2022/07/04
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
2022/10/03
Situation of Roma people living in settlements in the EU (debate)
2022/10/04
Dossiers: 2022/2662(RSP)
Access to water as a human right – the external dimension (debate)
2022/10/04
Dossiers: 2021/2187(INI)
The Dutch childcare benefit scandal, institutional racism and algorithms (debate)
2022/10/05
Dossiers: 2022/2850(RSP)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
2022/10/17
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
2022/11/09
Racial justice, non-discrimination and anti-racism in the EU (debate)
2022/11/10
Dossiers: 2022/2005(INI)
The European Year of Youth 2022 Legacy (debate)
2022/11/24
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
2022/12/12
Implementation of the New European Agenda for Culture and the EU Strategy for International Cultural Relations (debate)
2022/12/13
Dossiers: 2022/2047(INI)
The Commission’s reports on the situation of journalists and the implications of the rule of law (debate)
2022/12/14
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
2023/01/16
Terrorist threats posed by far-right extremist networks defying the democratic constitutional order (debate)
2023/01/18
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
2023/02/01
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
2023/02/13
Activities of the European Ombudsman - annual report 2021 (debate)
2023/03/13
Dossiers: 2022/2141(INI)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
2023/03/13
Combating discrimination in the EU - the long-awaited horizontal anti-discrimination directive (debate)
2023/03/15
Dossiers: 2023/2582(RSP)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
2023/04/17
Cohesion dimension of EU state aid and de minimis rules (debate)
2023/04/20
Dossiers: 2023/2634(RSP)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
2023/05/08
Start of the European Year of skills (debate)
2023/05/09
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
2023/09/11
Segregation and discrimination of Roma children in education (debate)
2023/09/14
Dossiers: 2023/2840(RSP)
Water scarcity and structural investments in access to water in the EU (debate)
2023/10/17
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
2023/11/08
Planned dissolution of key anti-corruption structures in Slovakia and its implications on the Rule of Law (continuation of debate)
2023/12/13
Fight against the resurgence of neo-fascism in Europe, also based on the parade that took place in Rome on 7 January (debate)
2024/01/16
Extending the list of EU crimes to hate speech and hate crime (debate)
2024/01/17
Dossiers: 2023/2068(INI)
Addressing urgent skills shortages and finding the right talents to boost job creation (European Year of Skills) (debate)
2024/01/17
The fight against hate speech and disinformation: responsibility of social platforms within the Digital Services Act (topical debate)
2024/02/07
Need to fight the increase of antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred (debate)
2024/02/07
Working conditions of teachers in the EU (debate)
2024/02/08
Dossiers: 2023/3015(RSP)
Human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union’s policy on the matter – annual report 2023 (debate)
2024/02/27
Dossiers: 2023/2118(INI)
International Roma Day - Statement by the President
2024/04/11
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
2024/04/22
La Hulpe declaration on the future of social Europe (debate)
2024/04/24

Shadow reports (3)

REPORT on the role of culture, education, media and sport in the fight against racism
2022/02/15
Committee: CULT
Dossiers: 2021/2057(INI)
Documents: PDF(216 KB) DOC(85 KB)
Authors: [{'name': 'Salima YENBOU', 'mepid': 197511}]
REPORT on the system of European Schools: state of play, challenges and perspectives
2023/06/01
Committee: CULT
Dossiers: 2022/2149(INI)
Documents: PDF(186 KB) DOC(62 KB)
Authors: [{'name': 'Ilana CICUREL', 'mepid': 204416}]
REPORT on the implementation of the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values programme 2021-2027 – citizens’ engagement and participation
2023/12/05
Committee: CULT
Dossiers: 2023/2004(INI)
Documents: PDF(208 KB) DOC(75 KB)
Authors: [{'name': 'Łukasz KOHUT', 'mepid': 197523}]

Opinions (1)

OPINION on the report on the implementation of National Roma Integration Strategies: Combating negative attitudes towards people with Romani background in Europe
2020/06/23
Committee: CULT
Dossiers: 2020/2011(INI)
Documents: PDF(122 KB) DOC(45 KB)
Authors: [{'name': 'Peter POLLÁK', 'mepid': 197765}]

Shadow opinions (2)

OPINION on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2020 (Section III) – European Commission
2022/02/14
Committee: REGI
Dossiers: 2021/2106(DEC)
Documents: PDF(143 KB) DOC(73 KB)
Authors: [{'name': 'Irène TOLLERET', 'mepid': 197547}]
OPINION on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2022, Section III – Commission and executive agencies
2024/02/07
Committee: REGI
Dossiers: 2023/2129(DEC)
Documents: PDF(136 KB) DOC(68 KB)
Authors: [{'name': 'Younous OMARJEE', 'mepid': 30482}]

Institutional motions (191)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation at the USA-Mexican border
2019/07/15
Dossiers: 2019/2733(RSP)
Documents: PDF(159 KB) DOC(53 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia, notably the situation of environmental activists and Ukrainian political prisoners
2019/07/15
Dossiers: 2019/2734(RSP)
Documents: PDF(154 KB) DOC(56 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Situation in Hong Kong
2019/07/15
Dossiers: 2019/2732(RSP)
Documents: PDF(141 KB) DOC(50 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Hong Kong
2019/07/17
Dossiers: 2019/2732(RSP)
Documents: PDF(149 KB) DOC(57 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia, notably the situation of environmental activists and Ukrainian political prisoners
2019/07/17
Dossiers: 2019/2734(RSP)
Documents: PDF(179 KB) DOC(59 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Turkish military operation in northeast Syria and its consequences
2019/10/21
Dossiers: 2019/2886(RSP)
Documents: PDF(146 KB) DOC(49 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Turkish military operation in northeast Syria and its consequences
2019/10/22
Dossiers: 2019/2886(RSP)
Documents: PDF(169 KB) DOC(58 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on violations of human rights including religious freedoms in Burkina Faso
2019/12/18
Dossiers: 2019/2980(RSP)
Documents: PDF(191 KB) DOC(57 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Afghanistan, notably the allegations of sexual abuse of boys in the Logar Province
2019/12/18
Dossiers: 2019/2981(RSP)
Documents: PDF(154 KB) DOC(52 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Child labour in mines in Madagascar
2020/02/10
Dossiers: 2020/2552(RSP)
Documents: PDF(151 KB) DOC(45 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Republic of Guinea, notably violence towards protestors
2020/02/12
Dossiers: 2020/2551(RSP)
Documents: PDF(162 KB) DOC(54 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on child labour in mines in Madagascar
2020/02/12
Dossiers: 2020/2552(RSP)
Documents: PDF(178 KB) DOC(61 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the humanitarian situation in Venezuela and the migration and refugee crisis
2020/07/06
Dossiers: 2019/2952(RSP)
Documents: PDF(171 KB) DOC(52 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the humanitarian situation in Venezuela and the migration and refugee crisis
2020/07/07
Dossiers: 2019/2952(RSP)
Documents: PDF(183 KB) DOC(52 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on The humanitarian situation in Mozambique
2020/09/14
Dossiers: 2020/2784(RSP)
Documents: PDF(162 KB) DOC(49 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Dr. Denis Mukwege in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
2020/09/14
Dossiers: 2020/2783(RSP)
Documents: PDF(158 KB) DOC(47 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on The situation in the Philippines, including the case of Maria Ressa
2020/09/14
Dossiers: 2020/2782(RSP)
Documents: PDF(147 KB) DOC(47 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the humanitarian situation in Mozambique
2020/09/16
Dossiers: 2020/2784(RSP)
Documents: PDF(165 KB) DOC(55 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in the Philippines, including the case of Maria Ressa
2020/09/16
Dossiers: 2020/2782(RSP)
Documents: PDF(162 KB) DOC(55 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Dr Denis Mukwege in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
2020/09/16
Dossiers: 2020/2783(RSP)
Documents: PDF(158 KB) DOC(54 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Eritrea, the case of Dawit Isaak
2020/10/05
Dossiers: 2020/2813(RSP)
Documents: PDF(151 KB) DOC(45 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION The situation of Ethiopian migrants in detention centres in Saudi Arabia
2020/10/05
Dossiers: 2020/2815(RSP)
Documents: PDF(147 KB) DOC(46 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the "Foreign Agents" Law in Nicaragua
2020/10/05
Dossiers: 2020/2814(RSP)
Documents: PDF(146 KB) DOC(46 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the ‘Foreign Agents’ Law in Nicaragua
2020/10/07
Dossiers: 2020/2814(RSP)
Documents: PDF(157 KB) DOC(53 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Eritrea, notably the case of Dawit Isaak
2020/10/07
Dossiers: 2020/2813(RSP)
Documents: PDF(176 KB) DOC(54 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Iran, in particular the case of 2012 Sakharov Prize laureate Nasrin Sotoudeh
2020/12/14
Dossiers: 2020/2914(RSP)
Documents: PDF(147 KB) DOC(46 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the deteriorating situation of human rights in Egypt, in particular the case of the activists of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR)
2020/12/14
Dossiers: 2020/2912(RSP)
Documents: PDF(147 KB) DOC(45 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on forced labour and the situation of the Uyghurs in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region
2020/12/14
Dossiers: 2020/2913(RSP)
Documents: PDF(159 KB) DOC(49 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Iran, in particular the case of 2012 Sakharov Prize Laureate Nasrin Sotoudeh
2020/12/16
Dossiers: 2020/2914(RSP)
Documents: PDF(161 KB) DOC(53 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on forced labour and the situation of the Uyghurs in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region
2020/12/16
Dossiers: 2020/2913(RSP)
Documents: PDF(170 KB) DOC(58 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Vietnam, in particular the case of human rights journalists Pham Chi Dung, Nguyen Tuong Thuy and Le Huu Minh Tuan
2021/01/20
Dossiers: 2021/2507(RSP)
Documents: PDF(165 KB) DOC(56 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Turkey, notably the case of Selahattin Demirtaş and other prisoners of conscience
2021/01/20
Dossiers: 2021/2506(RSP)
Documents: PDF(164 KB) DOC(53 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the crackdown on the democratic opposition in Hong Kong
2021/01/20
Dossiers: 2021/2505(RSP)
Documents: PDF(168 KB) DOC(56 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Human rights situation in Kazakhstan
2021/02/08
Dossiers: 2021/2544(RSP)
Documents: PDF(154 KB) DOC(48 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Political situation in Uganda
2021/02/08
Dossiers: 2021/2545(RSP)
Documents: PDF(156 KB) DOC(46 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Rwanda, the case of Paul Rusesabagina
2021/02/08
Dossiers: 2021/2543(RSP)
Documents: PDF(164 KB) DOC(48 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Kazakhstan
2021/02/10
Dossiers: 2021/2544(RSP)
Documents: PDF(177 KB) DOC(57 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the political situation in Uganda
2021/02/10
Dossiers: 2021/2545(RSP)
Documents: PDF(165 KB) DOC(53 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Rwanda, the case of Paul Rusesabagina
2021/02/10
Dossiers: 2021/2543(RSP)
Documents: PDF(157 KB) DOC(53 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Situation in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and the assassination of the Italian Ambassador Luca Attanasio and his entourage
2021/03/08
Dossiers: 2021/2577(RSP)
Documents: PDF(149 KB) DOC(47 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in the Kingdom of Bahrain, in particular the cases of death row inmates and human rights defenders
2021/03/08
Dossiers: 2021/2578(RSP)
Documents: PDF(144 KB) DOC(43 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the mass trials against opposition and civil society in Cambodia
2021/03/08
Dossiers: 2021/2579(RSP)
Documents: PDF(147 KB) DOC(43 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the mass trials against the opposition and civil society in Cambodia
2021/03/10
Dossiers: 2021/2579(RSP)
Documents: PDF(160 KB) DOC(54 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and the assassination of the Italian Ambassador Luca Attanasio and his entourage
2021/03/10
Dossiers: 2021/2577(RSP)
Documents: PDF(163 KB) DOC(57 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on COVID 19 pandemic in Latin America
2021/04/26
Dossiers: 2021/2645(RSP)
Documents: PDF(168 KB) DOC(51 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Blasphemy laws in Pakistan, in particular the case of Shagufta Kausar and Shafqat Emmanuel
2021/04/27
Dossiers: 2021/2647(RSP)
Documents: PDF(151 KB) DOC(46 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Bolivia and the arrest of former President Jeanine Añez and other officials
2021/04/27
Dossiers: 2021/2646(RSP)
Documents: PDF(151 KB) DOC(47 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the blasphemy laws in Pakistan, in particular the case of Shagufta Kausar and Shafqat Emmanuel
2021/04/28
Dossiers: 2021/2647(RSP)
Documents: PDF(167 KB) DOC(54 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Bolivia and the arrest of former President Jeanine Añez and other officials
2021/04/28
Dossiers: 2021/2646(RSP)
Documents: PDF(152 KB) DOC(51 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America
2021/04/28
Dossiers: 2021/2645(RSP)
Documents: PDF(190 KB) DOC(54 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Chad
2021/05/17
Dossiers: 2021/2695(RSP)
Documents: PDF(159 KB) DOC(45 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Prisoners of war in the aftermath of the most recent conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan
2021/05/17
Dossiers: 2021/2693(RSP)
Documents: PDF(148 KB) DOC(45 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Haiti
2021/05/17
Dossiers: 2021/2694(RSP)
Documents: PDF(147 KB) DOC(45 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Chad
2021/05/19
Dossiers: 2021/2695(RSP)
Documents: PDF(156 KB) DOC(50 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Haiti
2021/05/19
Dossiers: 2021/2694(RSP)
Documents: PDF(161 KB) DOC(55 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on prisoners of war in the aftermath of the most recent conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan
2021/05/19
Dossiers: 2021/2693(RSP)
Documents: PDF(161 KB) DOC(55 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Sri Lanka, in particular the arrests under the Prevention of Terrorism Act
2021/06/07
Dossiers: 2021/2748(RSP)
Documents: PDF(156 KB) DOC(46 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on The listing of German NGOs as 'undesirable organisations' by Russia and the detention of Andrei Pivovarov
2021/06/07
Dossiers: 2021/2749(RSP)
Documents: PDF(161 KB) DOC(49 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Breach of the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child and the use of minors by the Moroccan authorities in the migratory crisis in Ceuta
2021/06/07
Dossiers: 2021/2747(RSP)
Documents: PDF(149 KB) DOC(47 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Sri Lanka, in particular the arrests under the Prevention of Terrorism Act
2021/06/09
Dossiers: 2021/2748(RSP)
Documents: PDF(157 KB) DOC(51 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the breach of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and the use of minors by the Moroccan authorities in the migratory crisis in Ceuta
2021/06/09
Dossiers: 2021/2747(RSP)
Documents: PDF(156 KB) DOC(53 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the listing of German NGOs as ‘undesirable organisations’ by Russia and the detention of Andrei Pivovarov
2021/06/09
Dossiers: 2021/2749(RSP)
Documents: PDF(171 KB) DOC(56 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Ahmadreza Djalali in Iran
2021/07/05
Dossiers: 2021/2785(RSP)
Documents: PDF(142 KB) DOC(43 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the death penalty in Saudi Arabia, notably the cases of Mustafa Hashem al-Darwish and Abdullah al-Howaiti
2021/07/05
Dossiers: 2021/2787(RSP)
Documents: PDF(141 KB) DOC(43 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Hong Kong, notably the case of Apple Daily
2021/07/05
Dossiers: 2021/2786(RSP)
Documents: PDF(154 KB) DOC(46 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the death penalty in Saudi Arabia, notably the cases of Mustafa Hashem al-Darwish and Abdullah al-Howaiti
2021/07/07
Dossiers: 2021/2787(RSP)
Documents: PDF(167 KB) DOC(58 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Hong Kong, notably the case of Apple Daily
2021/07/07
Dossiers: 2021/2786(RSP)
Documents: PDF(171 KB) DOC(58 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Ahmadreza Djalali in Iran
2021/07/07
Dossiers: 2021/2785(RSP)
Documents: PDF(159 KB) DOC(51 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of human rights defender Ahmed Mansoor in UAE
2021/09/13
Dossiers: 2021/2873(RSP)
Documents: PDF(140 KB) DOC(43 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya
2021/09/13
Dossiers: 2021/2874(RSP)
Documents: PDF(153 KB) DOC(45 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya
2021/09/15
Dossiers: 2021/2874(RSP)
Documents: PDF(164 KB) DOC(58 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the government crackdown on protests and citizens in Cuba
2021/09/15
Dossiers: 2021/2872(RSP)
Documents: PDF(165 KB) DOC(56 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Paul Rusesabagina in Rwanda
2021/10/04
Dossiers: 2021/2906(RSP)
Documents: PDF(150 KB) DOC(45 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on human rights situation in Myanmar, including the situation of religious and ethnic groups
2021/10/04
Dossiers: 2021/2905(RSP)
Documents: PDF(143 KB) DOC(44 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Myanmar, including the situation of religious and ethnic groups
2021/10/06
Dossiers: 2021/2905(RSP)
Documents: PDF(173 KB) DOC(60 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Paul Rusesabagina in Rwanda
2021/10/06
Dossiers: 2021/2906(RSP)
Documents: PDF(153 KB) DOC(49 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on situation in Somalia
2021/11/22
Dossiers: 2021/2981(RSP)
Documents: PDF(169 KB) DOC(46 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Cameroon
2021/11/22
Dossiers: 2021/2983(RSP)
Documents: PDF(150 KB) DOC(46 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on human rights violations by private military and security companies, particularly the Wagner Group
2021/11/22
Dossiers: 2021/2982(RSP)
Documents: PDF(169 KB) DOC(48 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights violations by private military and security companies, particularly the Wagner Group
2021/11/24
Dossiers: 2021/2982(RSP)
Documents: PDF(178 KB) DOC(59 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Somalia
2021/11/24
Dossiers: 2021/2981(RSP)
Documents: PDF(183 KB) DOC(59 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Cameroon
2021/11/24
Dossiers: 2021/2983(RSP)
Documents: PDF(162 KB) DOC(55 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Cuba, namely the cases of José Daniel Ferrer, Lady in White Aymara Nieto, Maykel Castillo, Luis Robles, Félix Navarro, Luis Manuel Otero, Reverend Lorenzo Rosales Fajardo, Andy Dunier García and Yunior García Aguilera
2021/12/10
Dossiers: 2021/3019(RSP)
Documents: PDF(152 KB) DOC(48 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on forced labour in the Linglong factory and environmental protests in Serbia
2021/12/13
Dossiers: 2021/3020(RSP)
Documents: PDF(150 KB) DOC(44 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on continuous crackdown on civil society and human rights defenders in Russia: the case of human rights organisation Memorial
2021/12/13
Dossiers: 2021/3018(RSP)
Documents: PDF(146 KB) DOC(45 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the continuous crackdown on civil society and human rights defenders in Russia: the case of human rights organisation Memorial
2021/12/15
Dossiers: 2021/3018(RSP)
Documents: PDF(163 KB) DOC(52 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on forced labour in the Linglong factory and environmental protests in Serbia
2021/12/15
Dossiers: 2021/3020(RSP)
Documents: PDF(154 KB) DOC(52 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Cuba, namely the cases of José Daniel Ferrer, Lady in White Aymara Nieto, Maykel Castillo, Luis Robles, Félix Navarro, Luis Manuel Otero, Reverend Lorenzo Rosales Fajardo, Andy Dunier García and Yunior García Aguilera
2021/12/15
Dossiers: 2021/3019(RSP)
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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the political crisis in Sudan
2022/01/17
Dossiers: 2022/2504(RSP)
Documents: PDF(196 KB) DOC(47 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Kazakhstan
2022/01/17
Dossiers: 2022/2505(RSP)
Documents: PDF(173 KB) DOC(48 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on violations of fundamental freedoms in Hong Kong
2022/01/17
Dossiers: 2022/2503(RSP)
Documents: PDF(157 KB) DOC(48 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the political crisis in Sudan
2022/01/19
Dossiers: 2022/2504(RSP)
Documents: PDF(219 KB) DOC(59 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on violations of fundamental freedoms in Hong Kong
2022/01/19
Dossiers: 2022/2503(RSP)
Documents: PDF(171 KB) DOC(59 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Kazakhstan
2022/01/19
Dossiers: 2022/2505(RSP)
Documents: PDF(167 KB) DOC(58 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION the political crisis in Burkina Faso
2022/02/14
Dossiers: 2022/2542(RSP)
Documents: PDF(151 KB) DOC(46 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION the recent human rights developments in the Philippines
2022/02/14
Dossiers: 2022/2540(RSP)
Documents: PDF(143 KB) DOC(44 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the death penalty in Iran
2022/02/14
Dossiers: 2022/2541(RSP)
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JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the death penalty in Iran
2022/02/16
Dossiers: 2022/2541(RSP)
Documents: PDF(156 KB) DOC(52 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the political crisis in Burkina Faso
2022/02/16
Dossiers: 2022/2542(RSP)
Documents: PDF(159 KB) DOC(53 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the recent human rights developments in the Philippines
2022/02/16
Dossiers: 2022/2540(RSP)
Documents: PDF(161 KB) DOC(54 KB)
on the Russian aggression against Ukraine
2022/02/28
Dossiers: 2022/2564(RSP)
Documents: PDF(169 KB) DOC(55 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of journalists and human rights defenders in Mexico
2022/03/07
Dossiers: 2022/2580(RSP)
Documents: PDF(155 KB) DOC(46 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Destruction of cultural heritage in Nagorno-Karabakh
2022/03/07
Dossiers: 2022/2582(RSP)
Documents: PDF(147 KB) DOC(45 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Myanmar, one year after the coup
2022/03/07
Dossiers: 2022/2581(RSP)
Documents: PDF(155 KB) DOC(48 KB)
on the situation of journalists and human rights defenders in Mexico
2022/03/09
Dossiers: 2022/2580(RSP)
Documents: PDF(158 KB) DOC(51 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the destruction of cultural heritage in Nagorno-Karabakh
2022/03/09
Dossiers: 2022/2582(RSP)
Documents: PDF(158 KB) DOC(53 KB)
Myanmar, one year after the coup
2022/03/09
Dossiers: 2022/2581(RSP)
Documents: PDF(176 KB) DOC(59 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION On human rights situation in North Korea, including the persecution of religious minorities
2022/04/04
Dossiers: 2022/2620(RSP)
Documents: PDF(156 KB) DOC(46 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of the rule of law and human rights in the Republic of Guatemala
2022/04/04
Dossiers: 2022/2621(RSP)
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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on increasing repression in Russia, including the case of Alexey Navalny
2022/04/05
Dossiers: 2022/2622(RSP)
Documents: PDF(159 KB) DOC(47 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION the EU Protection of children and young people fleeing because of the war in Ukraine
2022/04/05
Dossiers: 2022/2618(RSP)
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JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in North Korea, including the persecution of religious minorities
2022/04/06
Dossiers: 2022/2620(RSP)
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on the Increasing repression in Russia, including the case of Alexey Navalny
2022/04/06
Dossiers: 2022/2622(RSP)
Documents: PDF(164 KB) DOC(57 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on reports of continued organ harvesting in China
2022/05/02
Dossiers: 2022/2657(RSP)
Documents: PDF(162 KB) DOC(46 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on continuous crackdown of political opposition in Cambodia
2022/05/02
Dossiers: 2022/2658(RSP)
Documents: PDF(144 KB) DOC(44 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Osman Kavala in Turkey
2022/05/02
Dossiers: 2022/2656(RSP)
Documents: PDF(140 KB) DOC(43 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the reports of continued organ harvesting in China
2022/05/04
Dossiers: 2022/2657(RSP)
Documents: PDF(156 KB) DOC(52 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the continuous crackdown of political opposition in Cambodia
2022/05/04
Dossiers: 2022/2658(RSP)
Documents: PDF(165 KB) DOC(57 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Osman Kavala in Turkey
2022/05/04
Dossiers: 2022/2656(RSP)
Documents: PDF(167 KB) DOC(55 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on violations of media freedom and safety of journalists in Georgia
2022/06/06
Dossiers: 2022/2702(RSP)
Documents: PDF(146 KB) DOC(45 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the instrumentalisation of justice as a repressive tool in Nicaragua
2022/06/06
Dossiers: 2022/2701(RSP)
Documents: PDF(148 KB) DOC(45 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Xinjiang, including the Xinjiang police files
2022/06/07
Dossiers: 2022/2700(RSP)
Documents: PDF(159 KB) DOC(46 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Xinjiang, including the Xinjiang police files
2022/06/08
Dossiers: 2022/2700(RSP)
Documents: PDF(169 KB) DOC(53 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on violations of media freedom and the safety of journalists in Georgia
2022/06/08
Dossiers: 2022/2702(RSP)
Documents: PDF(157 KB) DOC(53 KB)
on the instrumentalisation of justice as a repressive tool in Nicaragua
2022/06/08
Dossiers: 2022/2701(RSP)
Documents: PDF(156 KB) DOC(51 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the arrest of Cardinal Zen and the trustees of the 612 relief fund in Hong Kong
2022/07/04
Dossiers: 2022/2751(RSP)
Documents: PDF(155 KB) DOC(44 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Tajikistan’s Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province
2022/07/04
Dossiers: 2022/2753(RSP)
Documents: PDF(163 KB) DOC(45 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of indigenous and environmental defenders in Brazil, including the killing of Dom Philips and Bruno Pereira
2022/07/04
Dossiers: 2022/2752(RSP)
Documents: PDF(142 KB) DOC(44 KB)
on the arrest of Cardinal Zen and the trustees of the 612 relief fund in Hong Kong
2022/07/06
Dossiers: 2022/2751(RSP)
Documents: PDF(157 KB) DOC(51 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Tajikistan’s Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province
2022/07/06
Dossiers: 2022/2753(RSP)
Documents: PDF(156 KB) DOC(53 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on violations of human rights in Uganda and Tanzania linked to the investments in fossil fuels projects
2022/09/12
Dossiers: 2022/2826(RSP)
Documents: PDF(149 KB) DOC(43 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on human rights violations in the context of forced deportation of Ukrainian civilians to and forced adoption of Ukrainian children in Russia
2022/09/12
Dossiers: 2022/2825(RSP)
Documents: PDF(152 KB) DOC(46 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Nicaragua, in particular the arrest of the bishop Rolando Álvarez
2022/09/12
Dossiers: 2022/2827(RSP)
Documents: PDF(149 KB) DOC(45 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on violations of human rights in Uganda and Tanzania linked to investments in fossil fuels projects
2022/09/14
Documents: PDF(153 KB) DOC(50 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on human rights violations in the context of the forced deportation of Ukrainian civilians to and the forced adoption of Ukrainian children in Russia
2022/09/14
Documents: PDF(165 KB) DOC(56 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Nicaragua, in particular the arrest of the bishop Rolando Álvarez
2022/09/14
Documents: PDF(159 KB) DOC(52 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the media freedom crackdown in Myanmar, notably the cases of Htet Htet Khine, Sithu Aung Myint and Nyein Nyein Aye
2022/10/03
Dossiers: 2022/2857(RSP)
Documents: PDF(142 KB) DOC(44 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION On the situation of human rights in Haiti in particular related to gang violence.
2022/10/03
Dossiers: 2022/2856(RSP)
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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the recent humanitarian and human rights situation in Tigray, Ethiopia, notably that of children
2022/10/03
Dossiers: 2022/2858(RSP)
Documents: PDF(159 KB) DOC(46 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Media freedom crackdown in Myanmar, notably the cases of Htet Htet Khine, Sithu Aung Myint and Nyein Nyein Aye
2022/10/05
Documents: PDF(182 KB) DOC(56 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the recent humanitarian and human rights situation in Tigray, Ethiopia, notably that of children
2022/10/05
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JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of human rights in Haiti in particular related to gang violence
2022/10/05
Documents: PDF(167 KB) DOC(56 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Tunisia: Recent attacks against freedom of expression and association and trade unions, in particular the case of journalist Noureddine Boutar
2023/03/13
Dossiers: 2023/2588(RSP)
Documents: PDF(134 KB) DOC(45 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Cambodia: the case of opposition leader Kem Sokha
2023/03/13
Dossiers: 2023/2589(RSP)
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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Iran: in particular the poisoning of hundreds of schoolgirls
2023/03/13
Dossiers: 2023/2587(RSP)
Documents: PDF(139 KB) DOC(44 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on recent attacks in Tunisia against freedom of expression and association, and against trade unions, in particular the case of journalist Noureddine Boutar
2023/03/15
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JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Iran, in particular the poisoning of hundreds of schoolgirls
2023/03/15
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JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Cambodia: the case of opposition leader Kem Sokha
2023/03/15
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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the risk of death penalty and execution of singer Yahaya Sharif Aminu for blasphemy in Nigeria
2023/04/17
Dossiers: 2023/2650(RSP)
Documents: PDF(137 KB) DOC(44 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION The crackdown on the right to education and education rights activists in Afghanistan, including the case of Matiullah Wesa
2023/04/17
Dossiers: 2023/2648(RSP)
Documents: PDF(137 KB) DOC(44 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on repression in Russia, in particular the cases of Vladimir Kara-Murza and Alexsei Navalny
2023/04/18
Dossiers: 2023/2657(RSP)
Documents: PDF(140 KB) DOC(44 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on repression in Russia, in particular the cases of Vladimir Kara-Murza and Aleksei Navalny
2023/04/19
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JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the risk of the death penalty and the execution of singer Yahaya Sharif-Aminu for blasphemy in Nigeria
2023/04/19
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JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the crackdown on the right to education and education rights activists in Afghanistan, including the case of Matiullah Wesa
2023/04/19
Documents: PDF(146 KB) DOC(45 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Belarus: the inhumane treatment and hospitalisation of prominent opposition leader Viktar Babaryka
2023/05/08
Dossiers: 2023/2693(RSP)
Documents: PDF(140 KB) DOC(44 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Algeria: Recent attacks against media freedom and freedom of expression, in particular the case of journalist Ihsane El-Kadi
2023/05/08
Dossiers: 2023/2661(RSP)
Documents: PDF(138 KB) DOC(43 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Belarus: the inhumane treatment and hospitalisation of prominent opposition leader Viktar Babaryka
2023/05/10
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JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on media freedom and freedom of expression in Algeria – the case of journalist Ihsane El-Kadi
2023/05/10
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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on human rights situation in Bangladesh - notably the case of Odhikar
2023/09/11
Dossiers: 2023/2833(RSP)
Documents: PDF(138 KB) DOC(44 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Guatemala: the situation after the elections, the rule of law and judicial independence
2023/09/11
Dossiers: 2023/2831(RSP)
Documents: PDF(142 KB) DOC(44 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION The case of the imprisonment of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, imprisoned in Azerbaijan
2023/09/11
Dossiers: 2023/2832(RSP)
Documents: PDF(138 KB) DOC(68 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Bangladesh, notably the case of Odhikar
2023/09/13
Documents: PDF(145 KB) DOC(46 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, imprisoned in Azerbaijan
2023/09/13
Documents: PDF(143 KB) DOC(46 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Guatemala: the situation after the elections, the rule of law and judicial independence
2023/09/13
Documents: PDF(146 KB) DOC(46 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the segregation and discrimination of Roma children in education
2023/10/02
Dossiers: 2023/2840(RSP)
Documents: PDF(163 KB) DOC(55 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION the latest attacks against women and women's rights defenders in Iran, and Iran's arbitrary detention of EU nationals
2023/11/20
Dossiers: 2023/2979(RSP)
Documents: PDF(140 KB) DOC(44 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION the killing of Tamaz Ginturi, a Georgian citizen, by Russia’s occupying forces in Georgia
2023/11/20
Dossiers: 2023/2981(RSP)
Documents: PDF(142 KB) DOC(43 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the unlawful detention of President Mohamed Bazoum in Niger
2023/11/20
Dossiers: 2023/2980(RSP)
Documents: PDF(148 KB) DOC(44 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the latest attacks against women and women’s rights defenders in Iran, and Iran’s arbitrary detention of EU nationals
2023/11/22
Documents: PDF(146 KB) DOC(45 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the latest attacks against women and women’s rights defenders in Iran, and Iran’s arbitrary detention of EU nationals
2023/11/22
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JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Georgian citizens Tamaz Ginturi killed and Levan Dotiashvili abducted by the Russian occupation forces in the occupied Tskhinvali region of Georgia
2023/11/22
Documents: PDF(146 KB) DOC(47 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the unlawful detention of President Mohamed Bazoum in Niger
2023/11/22
Documents: PDF(145 KB) DOC(46 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Tajikistan: state repression against the independent media
2024/01/15
Dossiers: 2024/2506(RSP)
Documents: PDF(138 KB) DOC(43 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION the ongoing persecution of Falun Gong in China, notably the case of Mr Ding Yuande
2024/01/15
Dossiers: 2024/2504(RSP)
Documents: PDF(138 KB) DOC(43 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the threat of famine following the spread of conflict in Sudan
2024/01/15
Dossiers: 2024/2505(RSP)
Documents: PDF(144 KB) DOC(43 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the planned dissolution of key anti-corruption structures in Slovakia and its implications for the rule of law
2024/01/15
Dossiers: 2023/3021(RSP)
Documents: PDF(152 KB) DOC(49 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the ongoing persecution of Falun Gong in China, notably the case of Mr Ding Yuande
2024/01/17
Documents: PDF(145 KB) DOC(45 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Tajikistan: state repression against the independent media
2024/01/17
Documents: PDF(147 KB) DOC(47 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the threat of famine following the spread of the conflict in Sudan
2024/01/17
Documents: PDF(144 KB) DOC(49 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION the repressive environment in Afghanistan, including public executions and violence against women
2024/03/11
Dossiers: 2024/2617(RSP)
Documents: PDF(138 KB) DOC(43 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION the immediate risk of mass starvation in Gaza and the attacks on humanitarian aid deliveries
2024/03/11
Dossiers: 2024/2616(RSP)
Documents: PDF(143 KB) DOC(44 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION the case of Rocío San Miguel and General Hernández Da Costa, among other political prisoners in Venezuela
2024/03/11
Dossiers: 2024/2618(RSP)
Documents: PDF(138 KB) DOC(43 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the immediate risk of mass starvation in Gaza and the attacks on humanitarian aid deliveries
2024/03/13
Documents: PDF(141 KB) DOC(45 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Rocío San Miguel and General Hernández Da Costa, among other political prisoners in Venezuela
2024/03/13
Documents: PDF(144 KB) DOC(45 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the repressive environment in Afghanistan, including public executions and violence against women
2024/03/13
Documents: PDF(145 KB) DOC(46 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION the new security law in Hong Kong and the cases of Andy Li and Joseph John
2024/04/22
Dossiers: 2024/2700(RSP)
Documents: PDF(139 KB) DOC(43 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the proposed repeal of the law banning female genital mutilation in The Gambia
2024/04/22
Dossiers: 2024/2699(RSP)
Documents: PDF(137 KB) DOC(44 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Azerbaijan, notably the repression of civil society and the cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu and Ilhamiz Guliyev
2024/04/22
Dossiers: 2024/2698(RSP)
Documents: PDF(136 KB) DOC(44 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the new security law in Hong Kong and the cases of Andy Li and Joseph John
2024/04/24
Documents: PDF(145 KB) DOC(46 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the proposed repeal of the law banning female genital mutilation in The Gambia
2024/04/24
Documents: PDF(145 KB) DOC(45 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Azerbaijan, notably the repression of civil society and the cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu and Ilhamiz Guliyev
2024/04/24
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Oral questions (7)

Water crisis in Bulgaria
2020/01/06
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The backlash against children’s rights due to COVID-19 containment measures
2021/03/01
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The Dutch childcare benefit scandal, institutional racism and algorithms
2022/06/28
Documents: PDF(51 KB) DOC(11 KB)
Restitution of plundered property to Holocaust victims and Jewish communities
2023/03/06
Documents: PDF(51 KB) DOC(10 KB)
How to tackle the biggest cause of death in the EU? Towards an EU Cardiovascular Health Plan
2023/05/11
Documents: PDF(52 KB) DOC(10 KB)
Poor sanitary conditions, low levels of security and lack of parking places in rest areas for truck drivers
2023/06/07
Documents: PDF(52 KB) DOC(11 KB)
Segregation of and discrimination against Roma children in education
2023/09/05
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Written explanations (875)

Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community (A9-0004/2020 - Guy Verhofstadt)

Dnes som zahlasoval za dohodu o odchode Británie z EÚ. Bol to formálny krok, aby Británii bolo k 31. januáru umožnené odísť z EÚ riadnym a náležitým spôsobom. V najbližšom období bude dôležité zintenzívniť prácu na vytvorení štruktúr a mechanizmov na to, aby sa táto dohoda presadzovala a uplatňovala aj v praxi.
2020/01/29
Parliament's calendar of part-sessions – 2021

Hlasoval som za, keďže išlo viac-menej o formálne hlasovanie o našich stretnutiach. Domnievam sa, že poslanci by mali viac participovať, a to nie len na plenárnych schôdzach. Dôležité je neustále pripomínať ľuďom zmysel našej práce, ktorá je najmä v našich domácich regiónoch často „neviditeľná“.
2020/01/30
Parliament's calendar of part-sessions – 2022

Rok 2022 môže byť pre nás, Slovensko, v Európe jedným z kľúčových. Kým slovenské predsedníctvo bolo v roku 2016/17, práve od júla 2022 sa predsedníckej stoličky ujmú naši najbližší európski susedia – Česká republika. Verím, že Slovensko by malo využiť túto príležitosť a čo najviac participovať s Čechmi na presadení spoločných záujmov. Hlasoval som za.
2020/01/30
Common charger for mobile radio equipment (RC-B9-0070/2020, B9-0070/2020, B9-0072/2020, B9-0074/2020, B9-0075/2020, B9-0076/2020, B9-0085/2020)

Išlo najmä o zadefinovanie normy pre univerzálnu nabíjačku mobilných zariadení s cieľom zjednodušiť a zefektívniť ich spotrebiteľom a užívateľom nabíjanie a to najmä prostredníctvom adaptéra. Napriek novým technológiám a bezdrôtového nabíjania mnohí spotrebitelia využívajú klasické drôtové nabíjačky s diferentným typom káblov. Aj v súvislosti s bezdrôtovým nabíjaním je v záujme Európy nájsť novú jednotnú normu, ktorá by nielen zvýšila užívateľský komfort, ale aj eliminovala prebytočné generovanie elektronického odpadu. Zároveň chceme, aby spotrebitelia mali na výber, či si kúpia nové mobilné zariadenie s novou nabíjačkou, alebo bez nej a ponechajú si starú nabíjačku. Hlasoval som za.
2020/01/30
Gender pay gap (B9-0069/2020, B9-0073/2020, B9-0083/2020, B9-0084/2020)

Aj v dnešnej dobe evidujeme nerovnosť medzi odmeňovaním žien a mužov. Platové rozdiely na základe pohlavia nie sú správne, za rovnakú prácu má dostať každý rovnakú plácu. Na Slovensku je rozdiel medzi platmi mužov a žien okolo 19 % v neprospech žien. Ukazovateľ je markantný a vysoký aj v kontexte komparácie s EÚ priemerom 16 %. Vyzvali sme Európsku komisiu, aby predložila ambicióznu stratégiu pre rovnosť mužov a žien v odmeňovaní. Voláme zároveň po väčšej transparentnosti. Návrh sa zaoberá aj odbornou prípravou žien. Som presvedčený, že každý má právo na rovnaké, a najmä kvalitné vzdelanie. Hlasoval som za.
2020/01/30
Conclusion of the EU-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement (A9-0003/2020 - Geert Bourgeois)

Zdržal som sa hlasovania, aj keď si uvedomujem, že ide o dôležitú geostrategickú dohodu upravujúcu obchodné vzťahy EÚ s Vietnamom.Ide avšak o dohodu s krajinou, kde vládne komunistický režim, s ktorým malo skúsenosť aj Slovensko. Problematickou bola pre mňa najmä oblasť dodržiavania a ochrany ľudských práv a slobodného náboženského vierovyznania, hlavne situácia kresťanov a disidentov v krajine. Ďalším sporným bodom boli aj oblasti pracovného práva a ochrany životného prostredia.Vietnam v týchto oblastiach značne zaostáva. Nemyslím, že predmetná dohoda, ktorá mala zahŕňať aj tieto aspekty, má v súčasnosti aplikované dostatočne efektívne mechanizmy, ktoré by poskytovali možnosti zlepšovania situácie v daných oblastiach.
2020/02/12
Conclusion of the EU-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement (Resolution) (A9-0017/2020 - Geert Bourgeois)

Zdržal som sa hlasovania, aj keď si uvedomujem, že ide o dôležitú geostrategickú dohodu upravujúcu obchodné vzťahy EÚ s Vietnamom.Ide avšak o dohodu s krajinou, kde vládne komunistický režim, s ktorým malo skúsenosť aj Slovensko. Problematickou bola pre mňa najmä oblasť dodržiavania a ochrany ľudských práv a slobodného náboženského vierovyznania, hlavne situácia kresťanov a disidentov v krajine. Ďalším sporným bodom boli aj oblasti pracovného práva a ochrany životného prostredia.Vietnam v týchto oblastiach značne zaostáva. Nemyslím, že predmetná dohoda, ktorá mala zahŕňať aj tieto aspekty, má v súčasnosti aplikované dostatočne efektívne mechanizmy, ktoré by poskytovali možnosti zlepšovania situácie v daných oblastiach.
2020/02/12
EU-Viet Nam Investment Protection Agreement (A9-0002/2020 - Geert Bourgeois)

Aj v prípade hlasovania o ochrane investícií medzi EÚ a Vietnamom som nezmenil svoje stanovisko, zahlasoval som obdobne ako v prípade hlasovania o obchodnej dohode.Ide o dohodu s krajinou, kde vládne komunistický režim, s ktorým malo skúsenosť aj Slovensko. Problematickou bola pre mňa najmä oblasť dodržiavania a ochrany ľudských práv a slobodného náboženského vierovyznania, hlavne situácia kresťanov a disidentov v krajine. Ďalším sporným bodom boli aj oblasti pracovného práva a ochrany životného prostredia.Vietnam v týchto oblastiach značne zaostáva. Nemyslím, že predmetná dohoda, ktorá mala zahŕňať aj tieto aspekty, má v súčasnosti aplikované dostatočne efektívne mechanizmy, ktoré by poskytovali možnosti zlepšovania situácie v daných oblastiach.
2020/02/12
EU-Viet Nam Investment Protection Agreement (Resolution) (A9-0014/2020 - Geert Bourgeois)

Aj v prípade hlasovania o ochrane investícií medzi EÚ a Vietnamom som nezmenil svoje stanovisko, zahlasoval som obdobne ako v prípade hlasovania o obchodnej dohode.Ide o dohodu s krajinou, kde vládne komunistický režim, s ktorým malo skúsenosť aj Slovensko. Problematickou bola pre mňa najmä oblasť dodržiavania a ochrany ľudských práv a slobodného náboženského vierovyznania, hlavne situácia kresťanov a disidentov v krajine. Ďalším sporným bodom boli aj oblasti pracovného práva a ochrany životného prostredia.Vietnam v týchto oblastiach značne zaostáva. Nemyslím, že predmetná dohoda, ktorá mala zahŕňať aj tieto aspekty, má v súčasnosti aplikované dostatočne efektívne mechanizmy, ktoré by poskytovali možnosti zlepšovania situácie v daných oblastiach.
2020/02/12
Objection pursuant to Rule 111: Union list of projects of common interest (B9-0091/2020)

Išlo o jeden z viacerých zoznamov spoločných záujmov, konkrétne štvrtý, ktorého atribútmi boli aj prepojenie energetickej infraštruktúry či spoločné ciele v oblasti klímy. Rozhodol som sa hlasovať v súlade s názorom mojej frakcie EPP - teda proti celkovému zneniu. Aj keď ide o niektoré dobré myšlienky, viaceré konkrétne opatrenia nie sú aktuálne korektne rozpracované, a to aj z dôvodu diverzity jednotlivých politík členských štátov.
2020/02/12
Objection pursuant to Rule 112: Lead and its compounds (B9-0089/2020)

Olovo je toxická látka, jeho kombinácia v PVC je nežiadúca. Rozhodol som sa podporiť námietku Výboru pre životné prostredie, verejné zdravie a bezpečnosť potravín ENVI. Súčasné predložené nariadenie Európskej komisie nie je v súlade s predsavzatiami a modernou zelenou politikou Európskej únie.
2020/02/12
An EU strategy to put an end to female genital mutilation around the world (B9-0090/2020, B9-0092/2020)

Podľa OSN je na svete až 200 miliónov obetí mrzačenia ženských orgánov. Katastrofálna situácia je najmä v stredovýchodných, afrických a ázijských krajinách. Tu, v Európskom parlamente, stojím na strane chudobných a sociálne slabších. Práve ženy z tohto prostredia sú najčastejšími obeťami týchto nehumánnych praktík. Podporil som stratégiu EÚ na ukončenie mrzačenia ženských pohlavných orgánov na celom svete.
2020/02/12
Automated decision-making processes: Ensuring consumer protection, and free movement of goods and services (B9-0094/2020)

Globalizácia a nové digitálne technológie spôsobili nie len materiálno-technologické, ale aj socio-kultúrne zmeny. V modifikovanom prostredí 21. storočia sa otvárajú hrozby straty súkromia, klamlivých informácií či nekalých obchodných praktík, ktorým musíme zabrániť. Preto je potrebná ešte väčšia spotrebiteľská ochrana.
2020/02/12
Proposed mandate for negotiations for a new partnership with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (B9-0098/2020)

V prvom rade vyjadrujem ľútosť nad odchodom Spojeného kráľovstva Veľkej Británie a Severného Írska z Európskej únie. Od februára do konca roka je prechodné obdobie, keď sa budeme riadiť doterajšími pravidlami. Správne nastavenie pravidiel je nevyhnutné pre vzájomnú partnerskú spoluprácu. Mojím osobným záujmom je chrániť všetkých Slovákov a zástupcov slovenských menšín a zachovať status quo vo vzdelávaní, zamestnaní a sociálnej oblasti.
2020/02/12
European Central Bank - annual report 2018 (A9-0016/2020 - Costas Mavrides)

Rast HDP sa spomaľuje aj v súvislosti s brexitom, ide však aj o prirodzenú ekonomickú fázu. S hospodárskym útlmom hrozí zníženie výroby, ktoré by sa mohlo dotknúť aj Slovenska, preto je dôležité byť obozretný nie len na európskej, ale aj národnej úrovni. Európska centrálna banka ako hlavný garant spoločnej meny "EUR" predložila kvalitnú výročnú správu, ktorú som sa rozhodol podporiť svojím hlasovaním.
2020/02/12
The illegal trade in companion animals in the EU (B9-0088/2020)

Musíme odsúdiť každú ilegálnu činnosť, sme povinní reagovať čoraz prísnejšie a postihovať všetkých zločincov, o to viac, keď ide o obchod so živými tvormi. Svojím hlasom som súhlasil s plánom EÚ zameraným na zastavenie nezákonného obchodovania s domácimi zvieratami. Pre čiernu ekonomiku je to významný zdroj príjmov, odhaduje sa, že tvorí až štvrtinu celkového obchodu so zvieratami. Ilegálni chovatelia kvôli maximalizácii zisku často neposkytujú zvieratám dostatočné podmienky na život, trpia v špinavých pivniciach, o hlade a o smäde. Je nevyhnutné docieliť, aby sa zaviedla povinná registrácia mačiek a psov v celej EÚ. Z pragmatických hľadísk spomeniem aj elimináciu a prevenciu chorôb, ktoré prenášajú.
2020/02/12
False and Authentic Documents Online (FADO) system (A9-0022/2019 - Roberta Metsola)

Migračná kríza ukázala aj nekontrolovateľnosť identít osôb, ktoré sa pohybujú po Európe. Často prišli bez dokladov, prípadne s falošným pasom, čím sme dali zbraň do rúk populistických a extrémistických hlasov. Podporil som zriadenie databázového systému "False and Authentic Documents Online" - "FADO", ktorý má ambíciu bojovať proti falošným dokladom. Bude obsahovať register pravých a falošných dokladov, ktoré môžu byť zásadne nápomocné pri odhaľovaní podvodov.
2020/02/13
The EU priorities for the 64th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (B9-0093/2020, B9-0095/2020)

Odsudzujem všetky formy nepráva, fyzické, sexuálne, psychologické či ekonomické agresie na ženách. Som za zrovnoprávnenie platov a spravodlivé ohodnotenie, ktoré doteraz ženy v práci nemajú. Ide o viac než 15-percentný rozdiel. Na druhej strane vnímam aj tradičnú rolu žien, ktorou je nepochybne rola matky a ochrana materstva a dieťaťa. S niektorými časťami som, prirodzene, nebol stotožnený, preto som sa rozhodol zdržať hlasovania.
2020/02/13
Allocation of slots at Community airports: common rules

Zahlasoval za opatrenia predložené Európskou komisiou na zmiernenie vplyvu epidémie COVID-19 na letecký priemysel a životné prostredie, pretože momentálna situácia bola jednak ekonomicky neudržateľná a aj ovzdušiu škodlivá, keďže dochádzalo k prevádzkovaniu prázdnych letov.
2020/03/26
Specific measures to mobilise investments in the health care systems of the Member States and in other sectors of their economies in response to the COVID-19 outbreak (Coronavirus Response Investment Initiative)

Nachádzame sa v situácii, keď je čas rozhodujúci. 37 miliárd EUR vyčlenených z fondov EÚ sa musí urýchlene dostať k občanom, do našich nemocníc a k malým a stredným podnikateľom.
2020/03/26
Financial assistance to Member States and countries negotiating their accession to the Union that are seriously affected by a major public health emergency

Preukazovanie solidarity EÚ voči členským štátom pri riešení núdzovej situácie, v ktorej sa momentálne nachádzame v súvislosti so šírením ochorenia COVID-19, je kľúčové. Preto som uvítal návrh Európskej komisie s cieľom rozšíriť rozsah pôsobnosti Fondu solidarity EÚ tak, aby sa vzťahoval aj na situácie závažného ohrozenia verejného zdravia.
2020/03/26
Regulation amending the Multiannual financial framework 2014-2020

. – Given that this is the last year of the 2014-2020 MFF and the European Union is facing an unprecedented health and economic crisis, the Commission proposed to amend the MFF Regulation in order to remove the limitations in the scope of the Global Margin for Commitments so as to allow the full financing of the EUR 3.0 billion for the COVID-19 outbreak response. I fully supported it and voted in favour.
2020/04/16
Draft amending budget No 1/2020: Assistance to Greece in response to increased migration pressure - Immediate measures in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak - Support to post-earthquake reconstruction in Albania - Other adjustments

. – The purpose of the Draft Amending Budget DAB No 1 for the year 2020 is to provide EUR 350 million to meet the needs resulting from the increased migration pressure in Greece, EUR 115 million to provide an urgent response to prevent a further deterioration of the COVID—19 outbreak and EUR 100 million to support post-earthquake reconstruction in Albania. Other minor adjustments will be given to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, the European Court of Auditors and the Ombudsman. It was approved by an overwhelming majority. I voted in favour.
2020/04/17
Draft amending budget No 2/2020: Providing emergency support to Member States and further reinforcement of the Union Civil Protection Mechanism/rescEU to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak

. – Given the severity of the crisis following the COVID—19 outbreak, as well as the extent and nature of the needs requiring support from the EU budget in the immediate future, the Commission proposed in parallel with DAB 1 to reactivate the Emergency Support Instrument (ESI) within the Union and further reinforce the Union Civil Protection Mechanism /rescEU. The ESI was created in March 2016 and activated for a period of three years to address the emergency situation which had arisen following the massive influx of refugees in Greece. The ESI may include any of the humanitarian aid actions and protection operations to save and preserve life in disasters or in their immediate aftermath. I voted in favour.
2020/04/17
Mobilisation of the Flexibility Instrument for 2020: migration, refugee inflows and security threats; immediate measures in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak; reinforcement of the European Public Prosecutor's Office (C9-0092/2020)

. – It is directly linked to DAB 1/2020. This separate decision is technically required to exhaust the available resources under the Flexibility Instruments for the year 2020. I voted in favour.
2020/04/17
Mobilisation of the Contingency Margin in 2020: providing emergency assistance to Member States and further reinforcing the Union Civil Protection Mechanism/rescEU in response to the COVID-19 outbreak

. – It is directly linked to DAB2/2020. This separate decision is technically required to mobilise the Contingency Margin for 2020.
2020/04/17
Specific measures to provide exceptional flexibility for the use of the European Structural and Investments Funds in response to the COVID-19 outbreak

. – In these unprecedented times we need to mobilise all the available financial resources. The specific measures I voted for will enable a quick readjustment of the ERDF, ESF and the Cohesion Fund. Exceptionally, among others, it will be possible to fully finance cohesion policy programmes related to COVID-19 through 100% EU funding, which will definitely help our regions.
2020/04/17
Introduction of specific measures for addressing the COVID-19 crisis

. – I voted for these specific measures, as they will apply the urgency procedure to the delivery of food and basic material assistance under the FEAD programme to the most deprived people, those living at the edge of poverty, without shelter, many of them also belonging to Roma communities.
2020/04/17
Specific measures to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak in the fishery and aquaculture sector

. – The specific measures I voted for will allow for a financial support of the fishery companies and aquaculture producers who are among those drastically hit by the COVID-19.
2020/04/17
Medical devices (C9-0098/2020)

. – I welcomed the Commission proposal to postpone the date of application for the medical devices regulation by a year to minimise any disturbance to the supply of essential equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020/04/17
EU coordinated action to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences

. – I believe that we are stronger when united. This is why I voted for this joint EP resolution which proves that the EU is capable of reaching a consensus and taking decisive steps in response to a shared crisis.
2020/04/17
EU-Montenegro status agreement on actions carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in Montenegro (A9-0018/2020 - Bettina Vollath)

Dohodu som podporil, keďže sa domnievam, že posilnená kontrola hraníc Čiernej Hory nebude mať pozitívny vplyv len na hranice Čiernej Hory, ale aj na vonkajšie hranice EÚ.
2020/05/13
EU-Serbia status agreement on actions carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in Serbia (A9-0019/2020 - Bettina Vollath)

Dohodu som podporil, keďže sa domnievam, že posilnená kontrola hraníc so Srbskom nebude mať pozitívny vplyv len na hranice Čiernej Hory, ale aj na vonkajšie hranice EÚ.
2020/05/13
Renewal of the EU-India Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation (A9-0096/2020 - Cristian-Silviu Buşoi)

India je excelentnou krajinou, pokiaľ ide o vedu a technológie, preto som rád podporil túto dohodu, ktorá by mala uľahčiť aktivity spoločného záujmu v uvedených oblastiach.
2020/05/13
Renewal of the EU-Ukraine Agreement on cooperation in science and technology (A9-0095/2020 - Cristian-Silviu Buşoi)

Platnosť tejto dohody uplynula 7. novembra 2019. Podporil som obnovenie dohody na ďalšie obdobie piatich rokov, keďže sa domnievam, že je to v spoločnom záujme oboch zmluvných strán a prinesie to vzájomný prospech.
2020/05/13
EU-Belarus Agreement on readmission of persons residing without authorisation (A9-0097/2020 - Petar Vitanov)

Dohodu som podporil, keďže ju považujem za dôležitú pri zabezpečení bezpečnosti, pretože napomáha pri identifikovaní a návrate osôb, ktoré nespĺňajú vstup, zdržiavanie sa alebo pobyt na území Bieloruska alebo niektorého z členských štátov Európskej únie.
2020/05/13
EU-Belarus Agreement on facilitation of issuance of visas (A9-0090/2020 - Ondřej Kovařík)

Dohodu o zjednodušení udeľovania víz a vzájomného tranzitu považujem za významný medzník vo vzájomných vzťahoch.
2020/05/13
Labelling of tyres: fuel efficiency and other essential parameters (A9-0094/2020 - Henna Virkkunen)

Zahlasoval som za predložený predpis upravujúci označovanie pneumatík. Malo by sa ním napomôcť k zníženiu emisií oxidu uhličitého o 10 mil. ton a k zvýšeniu obratu výroby o 9 miliárd eur. Bude sa týkať jaj ťažkých úžitkových vozidiel, ktorých sa doterajšie pravidlá netýkali.
2020/05/13
Discharge 2018: EU general budget - European Council and Council (A9-0038/2020 - Tomáš Zdechovský)

Rada naďalej nespolupracuje pri poskytovaní informácií, ktoré Parlament potrebuje pri schvaľovaní účtovnej uzávierky Rady a Európskej rady za finančný rok 2018. Deje sa to už 9. rok po sebe. Verím, že do jesene, kedy bude opätovné hlasovanie, sa to tak stane.
2020/05/14
Discharge 2018: EU general budget – Commission and executive agencies (A9-0069/2020 - Monika Hohlmeier)

Zahlasoval som za udelenie rozpočtového absolutória Európskej komisii za rok 2018. I keď je treba zdôrazniť, že v nadchádzajúcich rokoch Európska komisia musí vyvinúť väčšie úsilie na ochranu EÚ finančných prostriedkov pred zneužívaním, korupciou a organizovaným zločinom. Tieto prostriedky nemajú slúžiť oligarchom alebo mafiánom na ich obohacovanie, ale všetkým občanom EÚ. Žiaľ, i Slovensko patrí medzi členské štáty EÚ, ktoré s tým majú bohatú skúsenosť.
2020/05/14
Discharge 2018: General budget of the EU – European Economic and Social Committee (A9-0078/2020 - Tomáš Zdechovský)

Zahlasoval som za odloženie rozhodnutia o schválení účtovnej uzávierky pre Európsky hospodársky a sociálny výbor na jeseň t. r., a to v súvislosti s problémami súvisiacimi s kódexom správania.
2020/05/14
Parliament's estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2021 (A9-0102/2020 - Olivier Chastel)

Je mimoriadne dôležité, aby bola zabezpečená kontinuita platieb, programov pre občanov, regióny a obce v prípade, že nedôjde k schváleniu EÚ viacročného rozpočtu 2021 ‒ 2027 k 1. 1. 2021, preto som pohotovostný plán predložený Európskou komisiou podporil.
2020/05/14
Macro-financial assistance to enlargement and neighbourhood partners in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic crisis

Európska solidarita v praxi, o tom bolo moje zahlasovanie za schválenie 3 miliárd eur partnerským krajinám EÚ, na zmiernenie negatívnych hospodárskych a sociálnych dopadov súčasnej krízy spojenej s COVID-19.
2020/05/15
Temporary measures concerning the operation of air services

Dočasné opatrenia, ktoré som podporil, sú súčasťou balíčka opatrení v oblasti dopravy, napomôžu fungovanie leteckých služieb v režime COVID-19.
2020/05/15
Temporary measures concerning the validity of certificates and licences (omnibus)

Podporil som dočasné opatrenia týkajúce sa predĺženia platnosti osvedčení a licencií v oblasti dopravy, ktorých platnosť končí medzi marcom a augustom t. r.
2020/05/15
Port infrastructure charges

Zahlasoval som za návrh, ktorý je taktiež súčasťou COVID balíka opatrení v oblasti dopravy a týka sa poplatkov za používanie prístavnej infraštruktúry.
2020/05/15
4th railway package: extension of the transposition periods

Zahlasoval som za návrh, ktorým sa členským štátom umožní predĺženie transpozície právnych predpisov týkajúcich sa 4. železničného balíčka, týkajúceho sa vytvorenia Jednotného európskeho železničného priestoru.
2020/05/15
Protocol on the implementation of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Cape Verde (2019-2024) (A9-0024/2020 - Cláudia Monteiro de Aguiar)

Ide o dohodu pokrývajúcu obdobie do roku 2024, ktorá zohľadňuje výsledky vyhodnotenia predchádzajúcej dohody s cieľom podporovať zodpovedný rybolov v kapverdských vodách.
2020/06/17
Protocol on the implementation of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Cape Verde (2019-2024) (Resolution) (A9-0023/2020 - Cláudia Monteiro de Aguiar)

Ide o dohodu pokrývajúcu obdobie do roku 2024, ktorá zohľadňuje výsledky vyhodnotenia predchádzajúcej dohody s cieľom podporovať zodpovedný rybolov v kapverdských vodách. Dohoda bola podporená spoločnou rezolúciou.
2020/06/17
Protocol on the implementation of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and Guinea-Bissau (2019-2024) (A9-0012/2020 - João Ferreira)

Ide o nový protokol do roku 2024, ktorý nadväzuje na predchádzajúci a ktorý umožňuje EÚ a Guinejsko-bissauskej republike užšie spolupracovať na podpore správneho využívania rybolovných zdrojov vo vodách Guiney-Bissau, tak aby to bolo v záujme oboch strán.
2020/06/17
Protocol on the implementation of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and Guinea-Bissau (2019-2024) (Resolution) (A9-0013/2020 - João Ferreira)

Ide o nový protokol do roku 2024, ktorý nadväzuje na predchádzajúci a ktorý umožňuje EÚ a Guinejsko-bissauskej republike užšie spolupracovať na podpore správneho využívania rybolovných zdrojov vo vodách Guiney-Bissau, tak aby to bolo v záujme oboch strán.Protokol bol podporený rezolúciou.
2020/06/17
Protocol on the implementation of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between São Tomé and Príncipe and the European Community (A9-0001/2020 - Nuno Melo)

Nová dohoda na obdobie roku 2024 sa opiera o výsledky vyhodnotenia predchádzajúceho obdobia a nové dostupné vedecké výsledky s cieľom zlepšenia využívania zdrojov rybného hospodárstva vo vodách Svätého Tomáša a Princovho ostrova Európskym spoločenstvom.
2020/06/17
Request for funding for biomedical research on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (B9-0186/2020)

Ide o syndróm chronickej únavy, ktorá je poruchou nervového systému. Ľudia trpiaci touto chorobou sú často ignorovaní, nakoľko v spoločnosti je stále nedostatočná informovanosť a vedomosti o tejto chorobe ako i nedostatočné financovanie vo výskume. Európsky parlament sa touto témou zaoberal na podnet mnohých občanov, ktorí trpia touto chorobou. Súčasťou žiadosti EP je i výzva smerom k Európskej komisii vyčleniť dodatočné finančné prostriedky a stanovenie priorít v rámci výziev na predkladanie projektov osobitne zameraných na biomedicínsky výskum myalgickej encefalomyelitídy.
2020/06/17
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission (A9-0109/2020 - Victor Negrescu)

EÚ vytvorila legislatívne a rozpočtové nástroje s cieľom poskytovať dodatočnú podporu pracovníkom, ktorých zasiahli dôsledky veľkých štrukturálnych zmien v usporiadaní svetového obchodu či dôsledky globálnej finančnej a hospodárskej krízy, a pomôcť im pri ich potrebnom a rýchlom opätovnom začleňovaní do trhu práce.EP odsúhlasil opatrenia, ktoré Európska komisia navrhla financovať ako technickú pomoc v oblasti mobilizácia fondu na prispôsobovanie globalizácii, napr. ide o opatrenia ako sú zber údajov, monitoring, vytvorenie vedomostnej základne, administratívnej či technickej podpory alebo informačných a komunikačných činností.
2020/06/17
Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to Portugal, Spain, Italy and Austria (A9-0105/2020 - José Manuel Fernandes)

Ide o odsúhlasenie pomoci z Fondu solidarity EÚ, ktorý je ustanovený na pomoc krajinám postihnutým živelnými pohromami. O takúto pomoc požiadali PT, ES, IT a AT.Portugalsko predložilo 8. novembra 2019 žiadosť o mobilizáciu fondu v nadväznosti na extrémne výkyvy počasia na Azorách.Španielsko predložilo 28. novembra 2019 žiadosť o mobilizáciu fondu v nadväznosti na extrémne zrážky, ktoré vyústili do povodní v regiónoch Valencia, Murcia, Castilla-La Mancha a Andalúzia.Taliansko predložilo 10. januára 2020 žiadosť o mobilizáciu fondu v nadväznosti na extrémne výkyvy počasia v 17 regiónoch v jeseni 2019.Rakúsko predložilo 29. januára 2020 žiadosť o mobilizáciu fondu v nadväznosti na extrémne výkyvy počasia v novembri 2019.Samozrejme som to podporil.
2020/06/17
Conclusion of the EU-Moldova Common Aviation Area Agreement (A9-0084/2020 - Roberts Zīle)

Zahlasoval som za uzatvorenie Dohody o spoločnom leteckom priestore medzi Európskou úniou a jej členskými štátmi a Moldavskou republikou, a to na základe odporúčaní Rady EÚ ako i Výboru pre dopravu a cestovný ruch.
2020/06/17
Amendment of the EU-Moldova Common Aviation Area Agreement (accession of Croatia) (A9-0083/20202 - Roberts Zīle)

Išlo o udelenie súhlasu so zmenu Dohody o spoločnom leteckom priestore medzi Európskou úniou a jej členskými štátmi a Moldavskou republikou, ktorá zohľadňuje pristúpenie Chorvátskej republiky k Európskej únii. Zahlasoval som za.
2020/06/17
Amendment of the EU-Morocco Euro-Mediterranean Aviation Agreement (accession of Bulgaria and Romania) (A9-0005/2020 - Sven Schulze)

Zahlasoval som za udelenie súhlasu s uzavretím protokolu, ktorým sa mení a dopĺňa euro-stredomorská letecká dohoda medzi Európskym spoločenstvom a jeho členskými štátmi na jednej strane a Marockým kráľovstvom na strane druhej, s cieľom zohľadniť pristúpenie Bulharskej republiky a Rumunska k Európskej únii.
2020/06/17
Conclusion of the EU-Jordan Euro-Mediterranean Aviation agreement (A9-0086/2020 - Andris Ameriks)

EP udelil súhlas s návrhom rozhodnutia Rady o uzavretí Euro-stredomorskej dohody o leteckej doprave medzi Európskou úniou a jej členskými štátmi na jednej strane a Jordánskym hášimovským kráľovstvom na strane druhej v mene Únie.
2020/06/17
Conclusion of the EU-China Civil Aviation Safety Agreement (A9-0087/2020 - Tomasz Piotr Poręba)

Okrem samotného súhlasu s uzavretím dohody išlo aj o poverenie predsedu, aby postúpil pozíciu Rade, Komisii a vládam a parlamentom členských štátov a Čínskej ľudovej republiky.
2020/06/17
Conclusion of the EU-Georgia Common Aviation Area Agreement (A9-0082/2020 - Andris Ameriks)

Spoločný letecký priestor medzi EÚ a Gruzínskom otvára ďalšie možnosti spoločného trhu, ako aj socio-kultúrnu penetráciu. Vnímam aj materiálno-technologické výhody, zlepšenie leteckej infraštruktúry, lepšie služby a v nadväznosti na ne aj ekonomické prínosy. Už v prvom roku, ako odhaduje Európska komisia, by sme mohli zaregistrovať nárast o 25 tisíc pasažierov.
2020/06/17
Conclusion of the EU-Israel Euro-Mediterranean Aviation Agreement (A9-0085/2020 - Andor Deli)

Dôležitým prínosom tejto dohody je komplexný prístup – regulačný rámec vzťahov v oblasti leteckej dopravy medzi EÚ a Izraelom, oceňujem najmä oblasti dodržiavania sociálnych a pracovných noriem, práva cestujúcich a životné prostredie.
2020/06/17
Recommendations on the negotiations for a new partnership with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (A9-0117/2020 - Kati Piri, Christophe Hansen)

Zrejme aj kvôli súčasnej krízovej situácii, ktorú spôsobila pandémia koonavírusu, rokovania medzi Európskou úniou a Spojeným kráľovstvom zamrzli, nikam sa neposúvajú, čo hodnotím negatívne. Chceme vyslať nový impulz, aby bolo možné korektne splniť pomerne náročný plán. Zdieľam názory mnohých expertov a politikov, že zbytočné naťahovanie času môže byť na škodu pre obidve strany.
2020/06/18
Conference on the Future of Europe (B9-0170/2020, B9-0179/2020)

Uznesenie bolo zamerané na obnovu príprav dôležitej konferencie o budúcnosti Európy, ktorú osobne považujem za opodstatnenú a významnú. Od samotného vzniku prechádza Európska únia turbulentnými zmenami, ktoré je potrebné neustále reflektovať. Spomeniem napr. migračnú krízu, ktorej následkom bol nárast extrémizmu, a domnievam sa, že mala vplyv aj na brexit, alebo súčasný COVID-19, keď euroskeptici a pesimisti hovoria o možnom rozpade a rozklade európskej rodiny. Čakajú nás odvážne zelené témy, ako aj digitalizácia. Nemôžeme stagnovať, musíme ísť dopredu, preto je potrebné na odbornej úrovni zvážiť všetky možnosti, riešenia a ich dôsledky.
2020/06/18
EU disability strategy post 2020 (B9-0123/2020)

Podľa posledných dostupných údajov má približne 100 miliónov ľudí v Európe nejakú formu zdravotného postihnutia. Musíme sa poučiť z predchádzajúcej implementácie opatrení a urobiť maximum pre to, aby títo ľudia neboli neúmerne vystavení následkom pandémie, akou je COVID-19, alebo akejkoľvek zdravotnej kríze.
2020/06/18
Amending Regulations (EU) No 575/2013 and (EU) 2019/876 as regards adjustments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic (A9-0113/2020 - Jonás Fernández)

Cieľom je zaviesť dočasné a cielené opatrenia týkajúce sa požiadaviek bankového kapitálu, aby banky mohli počas tejto pandémie plne podporovať občanov a spoločnosti poskytovaním finančných prostriedkov. Je súčasťou série opatrení, prijatých Európskou komisiou, na zmiernenie hospodárskeho dopadu pandémie COVID-19 na celú Európsku úniu.
2020/06/18
Competition policy - annual report 2019 (A9-0022/2020 - Stéphanie Yon-Courtin)

Zo správy, ktorú som odsúhlasil, by som vyzdvihol tri dôležité aspekty:Správa jednak poukazuje na to, že v globalizovanom svete je medzinárodná spolupráca zásadná pre zabezpečenie účinného presadzovania hospodárskej súťaže a ako dôležité je zintenzívnenie spolupráce s USA, Čínou, Japonskom a inými tretími krajinami.Taktiež vyzýva Komisiu, aby vypracovala nástroje na uľahčenie lepšieho monitorovania priamych zahraničných investícií vo všetkých členských štátoch tak, aby Európska únia zostala otvorená a atraktívna pre priame zahraničné investície.Správa taktiež vyzýva Európsku komisiu, aby zabezpečila rovnaké podmienky hospodárskej súťaže medzi EÚ a Spojeným kráľovstvom po jeho vystúpení z EÚ.
2020/06/18
Setting up a special committee on foreign interference in all democratic processes in the European Union, including disinformation, its responsibilities, numerical strength and term of office (B9-0190/2020)

V období pandémie, keď sa ľudia vyslovene spoliehali na informácie, je šírenie klamstiev a spochybňovanie pravdy omnoho nebezpečnejšie a predstavuje oveľa väčšie riziko ako za normálnych okolností.Je nutné sa touto témou zaoberať, účinne a rýchlo zasiahnuť, využiť existujúce nástroje, ako je účinná spolupráca s online platformami, ale najdôležitejšie je zvyšovať povedomie ľudí, aby si fakty overovali a informácie čerpali z overených zdrojov.Zahlasoval som za zriadenie osobitného výboru Európskeho parlamentu, ktorý sa touto témou bude zaoberať.
2020/06/18
Setting up a special committee on artificial intelligence in a digital age, its responsibilities, numerical strength and term of office (B9-0189/2020)

Zahlasoval som za zriadenie osobitného parlamentného výboru, ktorý sa bude zaoberať kľúčovými hodnotami a cieľmi EÚ týkajúcimi sa umelej inteligencie v digitálnom veku.
2020/06/18
The reopening of the investigation against the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic on the misuse of EU funds and potential conflicts of interest (B9-0192/2020)

Premiér Českej republiky zažíva vlnu kritiky z rôznych úrovní. Ako problémový vnímam možný konflikt záujmov medzi jeho štátnickou politickou funkciou a podnikaním. Zjednodušene, firmy p. Babiša podľa viacerých zdrojov poberajú finančné prostriedky z fondov EÚ, o ktorých zo svojej pozície spolurozhoduje. Musíme nájsť dostatok opatrení a nástrojov, ako obdobnej situácii zabrániť aj do budúcnosti.
2020/06/19
Banking Union - annual report 2019 (A9-0026/2020 - Pedro Marques)

Potreba vytvorenia bankovej únie sa ukázala už pred viac než desiatimi rokmi počas hospodárskej krízy. Eurozóna musí garantovať stabilitu, a to aj napriek často vysokej elasticite. Systém bankového dohľadu považujem za efektívny, čo sa ukázalo aj vo výročnej správe. Zaujímavejšia bude však reflexia roku 2020, ktorý môže odkryť deficity v oblasti mechanizmu riešenia krízových situácií.
2020/06/19
Guidelines for the 2021 Budget - Section III (A9-0110/2020 - Pierre Larrouturou)

V súčasnosti čelíme viacerým výzvam, potrebujeme Európu dostať späť na nohy, hospodársky aj sociálne. Zároveň nemôžeme zabúdať na environmentálne aspekty a digitálny rozvoj. Usmernenia pre rozpočet musia dbať na rovnosť a vyváženosť šancí. Volá sa aj po opatreniach proti diskriminácii a za rodovú rovnosť, podporu zraniteľnejších žien.
2020/06/19
Eastern Partnership in the run-up to the June 2020 Summit (A9-0112/2020 - Petras Auštrevičius)

Ide o Východné partnerstvá Európskej únie a Arménska, Azerbajdžanu, Bieloruska, Gruzínska, Moldavska a Ukrajiny, ktorými sa bude zaoberať júnový samit. Rozvoj partnerstiev môže byť strategický v mnohých smeroch, prináša zároveň posilnenie záväzkov EÚ, ako aj očakávané reformy v partnerských krajinách. Myslím, že Európska únia a všetky jej inštitúcie majú ísť cestou hľadania vzájomných kompromisov.
2020/06/19
Western Balkans, following the 2020 summit (A9-0091/2020 - Tonino Picula)

Jednou z priorít Európskej únie je podpora mieru, stability a prosperity. Koncom roka 2017 bol prijatý návrh Európskej komisie, stratégia rozširovania EÚ. Šesť krajín západného Balkánu má ambíciu stať sa súčasťou európskej rodiny. Ich výsledky sú rozdielne, preto je žiaduce pristupovať k nim citlivo s cieľom posúvania integračných procesov.
2020/06/19
Tourism and transport in 2020 and beyond (RC-B9-0166/2020, B9-0166/2020, B9-0175/2020, B9-0177/2020, B9-0178/2020, B9-0180/2020, B9-0182/2020, B9-0184/2020)

Cestovný ruch a doprava sú zraniteľné odvetvia, najmä menší poskytovatelia služieb majú existenčné problémy. Prílišná mobilita by mohla ohroziť ochranu zdravia občanov, preto mnohé členské krajiny odporúčajú dočasne obmedziť dovolenky v zahraničí. V ďalšom období potrebujeme nájsť nové formy podpory cestovného ruchu a dopravy, myslieť viac na bezpečnosť a zdravie zároveň neustále zvyšovať štandardy poskytovaných služieb.
2020/06/19
Administrative cooperation in the field of taxation: deferring certain time limits due to the COVID-19 pandemic (C9-0134/2020)

Kvôli neistej situácii v súvislosti s COVID-19 je nutné predĺžiť lehoty oznamovacích povinností podľa smerníc EÚ. Členské krajiny vo vnútri často taktiež prihliadajú na aktuálny stav a prijali možnosti odkladu daňových priznaní či samotného vyrubovania daní.
2020/06/19
Exceptional temporary support under EAFRD in response to the COVID-19 outbreak (amendment of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013) (C9-0128/2020 - Norbert Lins)

Farmári a malé agropotravinárske podniky, ktorých koronakríza silno zasiahla, volajú po pomoci Európskej únie. Časovo obmedzené opatrenie výnimočne poskytuje možnosť čerpania nevyčerpaných prostriedkov z fondu rozvoja vidieka EÚ formou kompenzačných jednorazových platieb. Posudzovanie prijímateľov musí byť transparentné a objektívne.
2020/06/19
European citizens’ initiative: temporary measures concerning the time limits for the collection, verification and examination stages in view of the COVID-19 outbreak (C9-0142/2020 - Loránt Vincze)

V čase krízy je potrebné reagovať na aktuálne potreby a možnosti občanov. Občianske iniciatívy majú v súčasnosti často zviazané ruky, keďže je potrebné vyzbierať milión vyhlásení zo siedmich členských štátov za rok, čo je aktuálne skôr utópiou. Preto som za operatívne opatrenia aj pri posudzovaní európskej iniciatívy občanov.
2020/06/19
The Anti-racism protests following the death of George Floyd (B9-0194/2020, B9-0195/2020, B9-0196/2020, B9-0197/2020)

Akékoľvek prípady policajného násilia je potrebné ostro odsúdiť. Protesty po smrti pána Georgea Floyda sú vyústením dlhodobého etnického napätia, ktoré signalizuje nedostatočné dodržiavanie menšinových ľudských práv. Intolerancia a rasizmus je problémom vo viacerých členských štátoch EÚ. Sám reprezentujem tému rómskej komunity, kde často dochádza k sociálnemu vylúčeniu, chudobe a nedostatku príležitostí či nerovnosti šancí. Vidíme to napríklad v nerovnosti prístupu ku kvalitnému inkluzívnemu vzdelávaniu.
2020/06/19
The PRC national security law for Hong Kong and the need for the EU to defend Hong Kong's high degree of autonomy (RC-B9-0169/2020, B9-0169/2020, B9-0171/2020, B9-0173/2020, B9-0174/2020, B9-0176/2020, B9-0181/2020, B9-0193/2020)

Čínsky parlament schválil návrh zákona o bezpečnosti v Hongkongu ešte v máji 2020. Zjednodušene, autonómia osobitej administratívnej oblasti sa končí, aktivity smerujúce k samostatnosti sa zakazujú.
2020/06/19
Situation in the Schengen area following the Covid-19 outbreak (B9-0165/2020)

Situácia v súvislosti s COVID-19 ukázala mnohé nedostatky práve v oblasti koordinácie schengenského priestoru. Je pravdou, že v rôznych členských štátoch EÚ bola prirodzene rôzna, preto aj reakcia na národnej úrovni a zavedenie potrebných opatrení a obmedzení sa líšilo, a to vrátane časového aspektu. V globálnom pohľade zvrchu boli pre ľudí informácie o možnosti cestovania či návratu domov často chaotické, krajiny boli nekoordinované. Schengenský priestor je základným pilierom fungovania EÚ vrátane spoločného hospodárstva. Musíme sa poučiť z minulosti a hľadať nové možnosti aj v prípade obdobnej krízy, resp. pandémie či ďalšej vlny COVID-19.
2020/06/19
European protection of cross-border and seasonal workers in the context of the COVID-19 crisis (B9-0172/2020)

Cezhraniční a sezónni pracovníci tvoria veľkú, existenčne ohrozenú skupinu. V čase koronakrízy mnohé členské krajiny zatvorili hranice s cieľom ochrániť zdravie svojich vlastných občanov. Zároveň prichádza vlna negatívneho vnímania cudzincov ako potenciálnych nositeľov vírusu, čo ich uplatnenie sa na cezhraničnom pracovnom trhu ešte znižuje. Preto je v záujme celej Európskej únie, aby sme im podali pomocnú ruku a chránili aj ich záujmy.
2020/06/19
Amending Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 as regards the resources for the specific allocation for the Youth Employment Initiative (A9-0111/2020 - Younous Omarjee)

Zamestanosť mladých ľudí je jedným z najdôležitejších pilierov vnútornej ekonomiky členských krajín. Išlo o zdroje na iniciatívu na podporu zamestnanosti mladých, ktoré predstavujú 4,17 miliardy EUR. 23,7 milióna predstavuje dodatočné zdroje na rok 2020. Štáty, ktoré tieto zdroje využívajú, môžu požiadať o ich až 50 % presun do ESF.
2020/07/08
Amending Regulation (EU) 2017/2454 as regards the dates of application due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 crisis (A9-0123/2020 - Luděk Niedermayer)

Ide o posunutie termínov v prípade ekonomických opatrení v súvislosti s pandémiou Covid-19, ktoré som podporil.
2020/07/08
International and domestic parental abduction of EU children in Japan (B9-0205/2020)

Zvyšuje sa počet prípadov únosu detí v Japonsku, pred ktorými si Európa nemôže zakrývať oči. Ide o prípady, keď je jeden z rodičov občanom EÚ a druhý občanom Japonska. V prvom rade je dôležité myslieť na blaho detí. Ideálny prípad je, ak sa o deti starajú obidvaja rodičia. Ak to nie je možné, domnievam sa, že je vhodné dať dieťaťu možnosť stretávať sa s otcom aj mamou. Spoločné opatrovníctvo, ktoré Japonsko zatiaľ prijaté nemá, by mohlo byť vyhovujúcejším riešením ako súčasná situácia.
2020/07/08
The rights of persons with intellectual disabilities in the COVID-19 crisis (B9-0204/2020)

Dôležité je zabránenie akejkoľvek diskriminácii pri zavádzaní opatrení v súvislosti s COVID-19, preto považujem dokument za dôležitý. Stotožňujem sa aj s pomenovanými problémami prístupu k zdravotným a hygienickým službám pre ľudí s postihnutím. Koronakríza upriamila pozornosť na naše najzraniteľnejšie skupiny, ktoré sa často s akýmkoľvek ohrozením dokážu vysporiadať omnoho ťažšie ako zdraví ľudia z väčšiny.
2020/07/08
Ειδικοί κανόνες για την απόσπαση οδηγών στον τομέα των οδικών μεταφορών και απαιτήσεις επιβολής (A9-0114/2020 - Kateřina Konečná) (A9-0114/2020 - Kateřina Konečná)

Dôležitosť kamiónovej dopravy sa nám ukázala aj počas koronakrízy. Som rád, že sme schválili novú legislatívu, ktorá zabezpečí lepšie podmienky pre vodičov a jasné pravidlá. Dosiahnutie dohody podporila aj Slovenská republika, ktorá volá aj po spravodlivej hospodárskej súťaži a boji proti schránkovým firmám. V prvom rade však podporujem samotných vodičov, aby sa mohli častejšie vracať domov k rodine a aby dostali za svoju prácu spravodlivú odmenu. Nemohli sme ďalej tolerovať obrovské rozdiely v rôznych krajinách. Všetci vodiči majú nárok na rovnaký prístup.
2020/07/08
Daily and weekly driving times, minimum breaks and rest periods and positioning by means of tachographs (A9-0115/2020 - Henna Virkkunen)

Takzvaný cestný balík nastaví v celej Európskej únii jasné a férové pravidlá v oblasti cestnej dopravy už len tým, že definuje maximálny čas jazdy a minimálny čas odpočinku pre všetkých vodičov rovnako.
2020/07/08
Adapting to development in the road transport sector (A9-0116/2020 - Ismail Ertug)

Kríza nám ukázala, aký dôležitý je sektor dopravy a kľúčová úloha vodičov pre hospodárstvo. Vďaka nim sa podarilo zabezpečiť konektivitu a tok tovarov. I toto odvetvie sa však musí prispôsobiť novým a účinnejším pravidlám, ktoré budú reflektovať technologický vývoj a potreby celého sektora.
2020/07/08
European citizens’ initiative: temporary measures concerning the time limits for the collection, verification and examination stages in view of the COVID-19 outbreak (C9-0142/2020 - Loránt Vincze)

Vnútroštátne opatrenia na obmedzenie pohybu v dôsledku pandémie v súčasnosti znemožňujú organizátorom Európskej iniciatívy občanov ako nástroja participatívnej demokracie úspešne pokračovať v miestnych aktivitách v rámci kampane a v zbieraní vyhlásení o podpore v papierovej forme tak, aby mohli zozbierať požadované vyhlásenia v stanovenej lehote 12 mesiacov. Preto bolo treba prijať dočasné opatrenia, ktoré umožnia predĺžiť lehoty na zber, overovanie a posudzovanie vyhlásení v rámci týchto iniciatív.
2020/07/09
Amending Directives (EU) 2017/2455 and (EU) 2019/1995 as regards the dates of transposition and application due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 crisis (A9-0122/2020 - Ondřej Kovařík)

Ide o zmenu smernice o DPH v elektronickom obchode. Je tu reálna hrozba, že v dôsledku pandémie COVID-19 sa prípravné práce s uplatňovaním nových pravidiel o DPH v elektronickom obchode k 1. 1. 2021 vrátane včasnej transpozície príslušných smerníc do vnútroštátneho práva niektorým členským štátom nepodarí ukončiť. A tak sa dátum začatia uplatňovania balíka opatrení v oblasti DPH pre elektronický obchod posunul o tri mesiace.
2020/07/09
Financial activities of the European Investment Bank - annual report 2019 (A9-0081/2020 - David Cormand)

V prijatej správe z dielne parlamentného Výboru pre rozpočet sa zdôrazňuje najmä kľúčová úloha Európskej investičnej banky pri plnení cieľov Európskej zelenej dohody a mechanizmu spravodlivej transformácie pri prechode na uhlíkové neutrálne hospodárstvo. V správe sa taktiež poznamenáva, že v roku 2018 EIB investovala 64 miliárd EUR do 854 projektov, pričom zdôraznila potrebu vyváženejšieho geografického rozdelenia financovania so zameraním na menej rozvinuté regióny.
2020/07/09
Control of the financial activities of the European Investment Bank - annual report 2018 (A9-0118/2020 - Bas Eickhout)

Táto výročná správa sa zaoberá finančnými činnosťami Európskej investičnej banky za uplynulý rok a jej hlavnými investičnými prioritami.
2020/07/09
Protection of the European Union's financial interests - combating fraud - annual report 2018 (A9-0103/2020 - Joachim Kuhs)

Správa vyjadruje poľutovanie nad tým, že sumy spojené s podvodnými nezrovnalosťami sa zvýšili o 183 %. Znepokojujúce sú aj nové vzorce metód podvodov so silným nadnárodným rozmerom.Podvodné nezrovnalosti sa však v roku 2018 týkali iba 0,71 % platieb.V správe sa taktiež uvádzajú závery Európskeho dvora audítorov o tom, že Komisia nemá dostatočný prehľad o rozsahu, povahe a príčinách podvodov. Vyzýva Komisiu, aby vykonala komplexné kontroly s cieľom zabezpečiť úplnú transparentnosť a kvalitu údajov vykazovaných členskými štátmi v systéme riadenia nezrovnalostí. Text vyjadruje poľutovanie nad tým, že mnoho členských štátov nemá osobitné zákony proti organizovanému zločinu, a vyzýva ich, aby užšie spolupracovali pri výmene informácií.
2020/07/09
Humanitarian situation in Venezuela and migration and refugee crisis (RC-B9-0211/2020, B9-0211/2020, B9-0212/2020, B9-0213/2020, B9-0214/2020, B9-0215/2020)

Uznesením sme ako Európsky parlament vyzvali venezuelské úrady, aby uznali prebiehajúcu humanitárnu krízu, zabránili jej ďalšiemu zhoršovaniu aj z dôvodu pandémie COVID-19 a aby podporovali politické a ekonomické riešenia v prospech občanov krajiny.
2020/07/09
Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States (A9-0124/2020 -José Gusmão)

Cieľom týchto usmernení pre politiky zamestnanosti členských štátov je dosiahnuť a rozvíjať účinnú a koordinovanú stratégiu s cieľom úplnej zamestnanosti a sociálneho pokroku, inkluzívnosti, hospodárskej, sociálnej a územnej súdržnosti a vysokej úrovne ochrany a zlepšovania kvality životného prostredia.
2020/07/10
Draft amending budget no 5 to the general budget 2020 Continuation of the support to refugees and host communities in response to the Syria crisis in Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey (A9-0127/2020 - Monika Hohlmeier)

Cieľom tohto návrhu, ktorý som podporil, je naďalej poskytovať podporu utečencom a hostiteľským komunitám v Jordánsku a Libanone v reakcii na pokračujúci konflikt v Sýrii.
2020/07/10
Mobilisation of the Contingency Margin in 2020: continuation of humanitarian support to refugees in Turkey (A9-0125/2020 - Monika Hohlmeier)

Išlo o mobilizáciu rezervy na nepredvídané udalosti v rámci všeobecného rozpočtu Únie na rozpočtový rok 2020, ktorá sa týka humanitárnej pomoci utečencom v Turecku.
2020/07/10
A comprehensive European approach to energy storage (A9-0130/2020 - Claudia Gamon)

Vzhľadom na záväzok EÚ dosiahnuť do roku 2050 uhlíkovú neutralitu, t. j. zabezpečiť urýchlený prechod z fosílnych palív ako primárneho zdroja energie na obnoviteľné zdroje energie je taktiež potrebné výrazne zvýšiť ich skladovaciu kapacitu a bezpečnosť dodávok. Cieľom tejto správy je analyzovať súčasné možnosti uskladňovania v EÚ.
2020/07/10
Revision of the guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure (B9-0122/2020)

Cieľom revízie usmernení pre transeurópsku energetickú infraštruktúru je zabezpečiť, aby politika energetickej infraštruktúry EÚ bola zosúladená s cieľom klimatickej neutrality v rámci Európskej zelenej dohody.
2020/07/10
Conclusion of an EU - New Zealand agreement, under negotiation, on the exchange of personal data for fighting serious crime and terrorism (A9-0131/2020 - Annalisa Tardino)

Uzavretie dohody som podporil, považujem to za správne i z toho dôvodu, že posilnená spolupráca medzi Europolom a novozélandskou políciou v tomto zmysle už existuje. Takže ide o jej sformalizovanie a posilnenie.
2020/07/10
Chemicals strategy for sustainability (B9-0222/2020)

Podporil som to s tým, že stratégia pre chemické látky v záujme udržateľnosti musí lepšie chrániť naše zdravie a životné prostredie. V tomto smere členské štáty majú čo doháňať, napríklad pri nakladaní s chemickým odpadom. V tejto oblasti môžu významnú úlohu zohrať inovačné technológie.
2020/07/10
Transitional provisions in order to address the impact of COVID-19 crisis (amendment of Regulation (EU) 2016/1628) (C9-0161/2020)

Zahlasoval som za prechodné ustanovenia, ktoré by mali výrobcom necestných pojazdných strojov zmierniť, prípadne zabrániť vážnym hospodárskym škodám v dôsledku COVID-19.
2020/07/10
A comprehensive Union policy on preventing money laundering and terrorist financing – Commission's Action plan and other recent developments (B9-0207/2020)

Nedávne škandály v oblasti prania špinavých peňazí poukazujú na potrebu komplexnejšieho a účinnejšieho prístupu EÚ k predchádzaniu praniu špinavých peňazí a financovaniu terorizmu a boju proti nim. Uznesenie som podporil.
2020/07/10
The EU’s public health strategy post-COVID-19 (RC-B9-0216/2020)

Ochorenie COVID-19 vystavilo európske systémy zdravotníctva obrovskému tlaku a odhalilo rôzne nedostatky v spôsobe riešenia mimoriadnych udalostí v oblasti verejného zdravia. Je potrebná súčinnosť, ako i koordinovaná akcieschopnosť. Preto som uznesenie podporil.
2020/07/10
Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique and Réunion: indirect taxes on 'traditional' rum

Týmto právnym predpisom sa ustanovujú výnimky z pravidiel EÚ v oblasti daní v najvzdialenejších regiónoch, aby čiastočne kompenzovali ich vzdialené umiestnenie a osobitné ťažkosti.
2020/10/05
AIEM tax in the Canary Islands

Týmto právnym predpisom sa ustanovujú výnimky z pravidiel EÚ v oblasti daní na Kanárskych ostrovoch, aby čiastočne kompenzovali ich vzdialené umiestnenie a osobitné ťažkosti.
2020/10/05
Docks dues extension in the French outermost regions

Právny predpis upravuje námornú daň vo francúzskych najvzdialenejších regiónoch.
2020/10/05
The Establishment of an EU Mechanism on Democracy, the Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights (A9-0170/2020 - Michal Šimečka)

Balík Fondu obnovy sa musí dostať k ľuďom. Dôležité však je, aby miliardy neboli predmetom zneužívania. Balík obnovy musí skončiť v dobrých rukách, a nie v rukách korupčných skupín. Je nutné, aby v krátkom čase v prípade akýchkoľvek podozrení mechanizmus kontroly odhalil pochybenia a vyvodil zodpovednosť voči konkrétnym ľuďom. Zodpovedný nemôže byť celý štát, krajina, spoločnosť, ale konkrétne skorumpované osoby, ktoré často na tieto účely zneužívajú politickú moc.Videli sme to u nás na Slovensku počas bývalej vlády, vidíme, čo sa deje v Bulharsku.
2020/10/07
Implementation of the common commercial policy – annual report 2018 (A9-0160/2020 - Jörgen Warborn)

Išlo o technickú správu, ktorá aktualizuje príjmovú stránku rozpočtu EÚ na rok 2020 tak, aby zohľadňovala najnovšie predpovede a vývoj.
2020/10/07
European Climate Law (A9-0162/2020 - Jytte Guteland)

Snaha EÚ vynaložiť maximálne úsilie o zníženie emisií CO2 do roku 2030 je správna. Musíme však dbať na to, aby neboli ohrozené pracovné miesta, aby pracujúci v továrňach mali zdroj príjmu pre svoje rodiny. Atmosféra nemá hranice. Nemôže sa stať, že EÚ sprísni pravidlá pre naše firmy, ktorým sa dramaticky zdraží výroba, a iné krajiny získajú konkurenčnú výhodu na úkor Únie.
2020/10/07
Application of railway safety and interoperability rules within the Channel tunnel (C9-0212/2020)

Podporil som právne predpisy, ktorých cieľom je zabezpečiť, aby tunelová železnica spájajúca kontinentálnu Európu a Spojené kráľovstvo naďalej fungovala bezpečne a efektívne.
2020/10/08
Decision empowering France to conclude an international agreement concerning the Channel tunnel (C9-0211/2020)

V Parlamente sme schválili právny predpis, ktorým Francúzsko dostalo splnomocnenie vyrokovať novú medzinárodnú dohodu so Spojeným kráľovstvom týkajúcu sa tunelovej železnice Eurotonelu, tak aby naďalej bezpečne a efektívne fungovala.
2020/10/08
The rule of law and fundamental rights in Bulgaria (B9-0309/2020)

S veľkým znepokojením sledujem, čo sa deje v Bulharsku.Zažili sme to aj u nás na Slovensku počas bývalej vlády. Ak bude v hociktorej krajine prevládať korupcia, mafiánske praktiky, ak štát bude mať nefunkčné a nezávislé súdnictvo či policajné zložky, ľudia v ňom nebudú mať dôveru a budú žiadať zmenu.
2020/10/08
Further development of the Capital Markets Union (CMU): improving access to capital market finance, in particular by SMEs, and further enabling retail investor participation (A9-0155/2020 - Isabel Benjumea Benjumea)

Ide o plán EÚ na vytvorenie skutočne jednotného trhu s kapitálom v celej EÚ. Jeho cieľom je dosiahnuť, aby investície a úspory prúdili cez všetky členské štáty v prospech občanov, investorov a spoločností bez ohľadu na to, kde sa nachádzajú. Plán som podporil.
2020/10/08
Reinforcing the Youth Guarantee (B9-0310/2020)

Záruka pre mladých je nástroj, ktorý má napomôcť k zvýšeniu zamestnanosti mladých. Kladie dôraz na pomoc mladým ľuďom vo veku menej ako 25 rokov, ktorí nie sú zamestnaní ani nie sú v procese vzdelávania. Uznesenie, ktoré som podporil, poukazuje aj na jej nedostatky, hlavne čo sa týka prístupu k tomuto finančného nástroju, predovšetkým v regiónoch s vysokou nezamestnanosťou mladých.
2020/10/08
Amending Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 as regards specific measures on L-category end-of-series vehicles in response to the COVID-19 pandemic (A9-0190/2020 - Maria Grapini)

Zámerom tohto nariadenia je poskytnúť podporu motocyklovému priemyslu v boji proti následkom pandémie.
2020/10/19
Discharge 2018: General budget of the EU - European Economic and Social Committee (A9-0188/2020 - Tomáš Zdechovský)

Dôvodom odmietnutia účtovnej uzávierky Európskeho hospodárskeho a sociálneho výboru za rok 2018 boli nedostatočné opatrenia v prípade týkajúceho sa obťažovania na pracovisku a zneužitia úradnej moci vyšším členom výboru, ako aj pochybenia v nakladaní s finančnými prostriedkami.
2020/10/20
Discharge 2018: General budget of the EU - European Council and Council (A9-0189/2020 - Tomáš Zdechovský)

Dôvodom odmietnutia absolutória/účtovnej uzávierky Rady za rok 2018 bola nedostatočná spolupráca Rady s Parlamentom v postupe udeľovania absolutória. Rada bola opätovne vyzvaná k väčšej transparentnosti pri plnení rozpočtu a sponzorovania predsedníctva.
2020/10/20
Digital Services Act: Improving the functioning of the Single Market (A9-0181/2020 - Alex Agius Saliba)

Trh a služby z pevných platforiem postupne prechádzajú na tie mobilné, tvoriace digitálny trh. Je dôležité nastaviť si jednotné pravidlá vo všetkých 27 členských štátoch, odstrániť prekážky pre sprístupnenie služieb tak pre jednotlivcov ako i podniky, samozrejme, za dôsledného dodržiavania ochrany údajov a ich spracovania.
2020/10/20
Digital Services Act: adapting commercial and civil law rules for commercial entities operating online (A9-0177/2020 - Tiemo Wölken)

V správe sa žiada od Komisie vypracovať legislatívu týkajúcu sa obchodných a občianskych právnych predpisov pre obchodné subjekty pôsobiace online. Mimo iného taktiež rozlíšiť medzi nelegálnym a škodlivým obsahom, ako sú falošné správy alebo dezinformácie.
2020/10/20
Digital Services Act and fundamental rights issues posed (A9-0172/2020 - Kris Peeters)

Internet a najmä sociálne siete sú zdrojom dezinformácií, hoaxov ako i nenávistných prejavov. Nevyhnutne potrebujeme reguláciu, ktorá sa dá mimo iného dosiahnuť zlepšením spolupráce medzi poskytovateľmi služieb a príslušnými vnútroštátnymi orgánmi ako i presadzovaním pravidiel nezávislého dohľadu zo strany EÚ.
2020/10/20
Framework of ethical aspects of artificial intelligence, robotics and related technologies (A9-0186/2020 - Ibán García Del Blanco)

Umelá inteligencia a s tým súvisiaca digitalizácia či robotizácia sa stávajú čoraz viac súčasťou nášho každodenného života. Je preto dôležité mať dôveryhodný právny rámec berúc do úvahy i etické normy.
2020/10/20
Civil liability regime for artificial intelligence (A9-0178/2020 - Axel Voss)

Umelá inteligencia musí slúžiť ľuďom s cieľom ich chrániť a pomáhať a nie naopak. Taký dron napríklad môže poslúžiť pri doručovaní balíčkov či robení nádherných záberov z miest, kam sa človek nedostane, rovnako však môže zhadzovať bomby. Sú tu aj mnohé iné riziká, napr. pri odškodňovaní, kto bude zodpovedný za škodu spôsobenú umelou inteligenciou, napr. pri samoriadiacich automobiloch. To sú témy, ktorými sa bude zaoberať Európska komisia pri tvorbe legislatívy.
2020/10/20
Intellectual property rights for the development of artificial intelligence technologies (A9-0176/2020 - Stéphane Séjourné)

Medzi právami duševného vlastníctva a vývojom technológií umelej inteligencie je vzájomné prepojenie. I táto oblasť však musí podliehať právnej úprave, ktorej sa Európska komisia na základe prijatej správy Európskeho parlamentu bude venovať.
2020/10/20
Recommendation to the Council and the VPC/HR concerning the Implementation and governance of Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) (A9-0165/2020 - Radosław Sikorski)

Ide to štruktúrovaný proces spolupráce v oblasti obrany. EÚ ju má k dispozícii už od schválenia Lisabonskej zmluvy, ale k jej naplneniu dochádza až v posledných rokoch, v kontexte neistej a neustále sa zhoršujúcej medzinárodnej situácie. Členské štáty naďalej zostávajú suverénne, samé sa totiž môžu rozhodnúť, do ktorých iniciatív sa v rámci štruktúrovanej a koordinovanej spolupráce chcú zapojiť. Správa obsahuje odporúčania v tomto smere.
2020/10/20
Report on the implementation of the EU Association Agreement with the Republic of Moldova (A9-0166/2020 - Dragoş Tudorache)

Správa rovnako ako v predchádzajúcich rokoch zdôrazňuje potrebu skutočných reforiem v Moldavsku, najmä v oblasti boja proti korupcii, nezávislosti súdnictva a vlády zákona. Medzi nevyriešenými otázkami naďalej ostávajú bankové podvody z roku 2014 a vymáhania odcudzených aktív. Správa taktiež požaduje zachovanie nezávislosti národnej banky aj v súvislosti s nedávnou ruskou pôžičkou, ktorá bola považovaná za protiústavnú.
2020/10/20
Recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the VPC/HR on relations with Belarus (A9-0167/2020 - Petras Auštrevičius)

V septembri som podporil uznesenie, ktoré sa týkalo situácie v Bielorusku. Táto správa obsahuje súbor odporúčaní týkajúcich sa úpravy vzájomných vzťahov EÚ s Bieloruskom, nielen v politickej, ale i hospodárskej oblasti a v iných oblastiach.
2020/10/21
Recommendation to the VPC/HR and to the Council in preparation of the 10th Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Treaty (NPT) review process, nuclear arms control and nuclear disarmament options (A9-0020/2020 - Sven Mikser)

Správa obsahuje odporúčania, ktoré som podporil. Týkajú sa tak obnovy dialógu medzi Ruskom a USA ohľadne rakiet krátkeho a stredného doletu, dodržiavania záväzkov v oblasti jadrovej energie Iránom ako aj ukončenia programu jadrových zbraní Severnou Kóreou.
2020/10/21
The future of European education in the context of Covid-19 (B9-0338/2020)

COVID-19 dramaticky otriasol vzdelávaním a to vo všetkých členských krajinách. Problém nerovností v spoločnostiach sa stal ešte vypuklejší, keďže hlavne deti pochádzajúce zo znevýhodneného sociálne slabšieho prostredia alebo z odľahlých vidieckych oblastí mali obmedzený alebo žiadny prístup k online vzdelávaniu počas krízy. Je jasné, že sa bude musieť vynaložiť veľké úsilie o prechod na dištančnú formu vzdelávania, ktorá v sebe nezahŕňa len odbornú prípravu pedagogických pracovníkov, prácu so študentami a rodičmi, ale i výzvy, ako sú prístup k internetu a technologickým pomôckam.
2020/10/21
Employment and social policies of the euro area 2020 (A9-0183/2020 - Klára Dobrev)

Prístup ku kvalitnému vzdelaniu, zamestnaniu, sociálnemu a zabezpečeniu musí byť pre zabezpečený pre každého rovnako, najmä pre zraniteľné skupiny.
2020/10/21
Deforestation (A9-0179/2020 - Delara Burkhardt)

Lesy sú mimoriadne dôležité v boji proti klimatickým zmenám pretože z atmosféry pohlcujú oxid uhličitý. Pokrývajú 30 % územia EÚ a nachádza sa v nich až 80 % všetkých rastlinných alebo živočíšnych druhov. V správe, ktorú som podporil, EP na základe odporúčaní vyzýva Európsku komisiu, aby pripravila legislatívny ráme na ochrana lesov a ich udržateľné obhospodarovanie.
2020/10/22
Gender Equality in EU’s foreign and security policy (A9-0145/2020 - Ernest Urtasun)

Som za to, aby ženy zastávali dôležité funkcie v oblasti zahraničnej a bezpečnostnej politiky, verím, že vo svete mužov ich prítomnosť prinesie pozitívnu zmenu, tak ako ostatne vo všetkých oblastiach nášho života.
2020/10/23
Common agricultural policy - support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States and financed by the EAGF and by the EAFRD (A8-0200/2019 - Peter Jahr)

Slovensko je v problematike poľnohospodárstva považované Európskou úniou za krajinu, ktorá v minulosti využívala eurofondy na pochybné projekty. Musíme nastaviť spravodlivú podporu pre poctivých farmárov, ktorých cieľom bude poľnohospodárska produkcia a potravinová sebestačnosť, nie kšefty.
2020/10/23
EU/China Agreement: cooperation on and protection of geographical indications (A9-0199/2020 - Iuliu Winkler)

Dohoda sa týka ochrany dvoch stovák európskych a čínskych potravinárskych výrobkov, ktorá má zaistiť právnu ochranu pred napodobňovaním či zneužitím názvu, ako napr. Tokajské víno, Prosciutto di Parma. Mimo iného má taktiež prispieť k posilňovaniu dôvery medzi oboma partnermi.
2020/11/11
Enhanced cooperation between Public Employment Services (PES) (A9-0128/2020 - Manuel Pizarro)

Cieľom tejto spolupráce je okrem iného napomôcť inkluzívnosť trhov práce a zníženie nezamestnanosti, najmä u mladých a zraniteľných skupín.
2020/11/11
General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2021 - all sections (A9-0206/2020 - Pierre Larrouturou, Olivier Chastel)

Podarilo sa schváliť rozpočet na rok 2021, ktorý bude zameraný na zmierňovanie následkov pandémie a podporu obnovy, vychádzajúc zo Zelenej dohody a digitálnej transformácie.
2020/11/12
Programme for the Union's action in the field of health for the period 2021-2027 (“EU4Health Programme”) (A9-0196/2020 - Cristian-Silviu Buşoi)

EU4Health je ambicióznym programom EÚ v oblasti zdravia, ktorého cieľom je posilniť systémy zdravotnej starostlivosti v EÚ tak, aby boli schopné čeliť hrozbám v oblasti verejného zdravia. akou je pretrvávajúca pandémia COVID-19. Na tento program sa Európskemu parlamentu podarilo presadiť strojnásobenie plánovanej sumy, ktorá v súčasnosti predstavuje 5,1 miliardy EUR. Program taktiež predpokladá odbúranie závislosti EÚ od krajín za hranicami EÚ, pokiaľ ide o dodávky liekov, zdravotníckych pomôcok a ochranných prostriedkov.
2020/11/13
Sustainable Europe Investment Plan - How to finance the Green Deal (A9-0198/2020 -Siegfried Mureşan, Paul Tang)

Zaistenie prechodu od environmentálne neudržateľných k udržateľným hospodárskym aktivitám je jedným z cieľov ekologickej transformácie. Jedným zo spôsobov ako sa priblížiť k dosiahnutiu klimatickej neutrality do roku 2050 je i smerovanie čoraz nižších verejných a súkromných investícií do hospodárskych činností, ktoré znečisťujú životné prostredie.
2020/11/13
InvestEU Programme (A9-203/2020 - José Manuel Fernandes, Irene Tinagli)

Program Invest EU považujem za skvelý koncept investičnej pomoci prostredníctvom zjednodušeného financovania, ktorý okrem mnohých iných oblastí umožňuje podporu projektom s pozitívnym vplyvom na spoločnosť, ktoré posilňujú sociálne začleňovanie pomocou zvyšovania zamestnanosti, najmä nekvalifikovaných alebo dlhodobo nezamestnaných, rovnosť príležitostí, nediskrimináciu, zdravotnú starostlivosť, sociálne služby, sociálne bývanie, rozvoj komunít a mnohé ďalšie.
2020/11/13
The impact of Covid-19 measures on democracy, fundamental rights and rule of law (B9-0343/2020)

Počas krízy COVID-19 takmer všetky členské štáty EÚ zaviedli dočasné mimoriadne opatrenia. Správa varuje pred rizikom zneužitia právomocí v súvislosti s ich prijímaním. Zdôrazňuje primeranosť, dočasnosť a nevyhnutnosť týchto opatrení, ako aj dôležitosť ich uplatňovania v súlade so zásadami demokracie a právneho štátu. V tejto súvislosti vyzýva Európsku komisiu na monitorovanie prijatých opatrení a na zintenzívnenie koordinácie členských štátov.
2020/11/13
Tackling homelessness rates in the European Union (B9-0363/2020)

V Európe každú noc prespáva na ulici viac ako 700 000 ľudí, ich počet sa neustále zväčšuje. Medzi nimi sa ocitá čoraz viac detí, príslušníkov minorít, migrantov, žien, ba dokonca aj celé rodiny. I z reality našej krajiny vieme, že bezdomovci sa často stávajú terčom násilia. Uznesenie je naliehavou výzvou voči členským štátom čo najskôr nájsť efektívne riešenia na zníženie miery bezdomovectva, napr. aj prostredníctvom cenovo dostupného bývania.
2020/11/23
The Schengen system and measures taken during the COVID-19 crisis (B9-0362/2020)

Prijaté uznesenie je reakciou na petíciu, týkajúcu sa slobody voľného pohybu osôb EÚ, v ktorej sa žiadalo o preskúmanie zákonnosti uzatvárania hraníc v súvislosti s prebiehajúcou pandémiou. Tak ako sa uvádza v uznesení, tieto obmedzenia majú byť dočasné a lepšie koordinované medzi jednotlivými členskými štátmi.
2020/11/23
Addressing product safety in the single market (A9-0207/2020 - Marion Walsmann)

Spotrebiteľské návyky sa zmenili v dôsledku nárastu predaja v elektronickom obchode. Za účelom ochrany spotrebiteľa je i v tomto smere dôležité dodržiavanie bezpečnostných požiadaviek EÚ a pravidiel spravodlivej hospodárskej súťaže.
2020/11/25
Strengthening media freedom: the protection of journalists in Europe, hate speech, disinformation and the role of platforms (A9-0205/2020 - Magdalena Adamowicz)

Sloboda médií sa v posledných rokoch zhoršila. Novinári sa čoraz viac stávajú obeťami násilia a čelia rôznemu prenasledovaniu a zastrašovaniu, a to i zo strany politikov. Ján Kuciak dokonca zaplatil svojím životom. Tento stav je jednoducho neprijateľný. Média musia byť chránené a hlavne nezávislé.
2020/11/25
A New Industrial Strategy for Europe (A9-0197/2020 - Carlo Calenda)

EÚ potrebuje novú priemyselnú politiku, ktorá bude v súlade s novými cieľmi, ako napr. dosiahnutie klimatickej neutrality najneskôr do roku 2050. V uznesení sa okrem iného spomína uvoľnenie nevyužitého podnikateľského potenciálu konkrétnych sociálnych skupín, ako napr. mladých, žien, či znevýhodnených skupín pri napĺňaní týchto cieľov. Som toho zástancom.
2020/11/25
Foreign policy consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak (A9-0204/2020 - Hilde Vautmans)

Pandémia Covid-19 kľúčovým spôsobom ovplyvnila aj zahraničnú politiku EÚ, jej vzťahy s hlavnými mocnosťami, ako je USA, Čína, India či Rusko a inými krajinami. Udržanie bezpečnosti a mieru, humanitárna pomoc či boj proti dezinformáciám a kybernetickým útokom sú len niektoré z aspektov rozvoja multilaterálnej spolupráce s týmito strategickými partnermi.
2020/11/25
Situation of Fundamental Rights in the European Union - Annual Report for the years 2018-2019 (A9-0226/2020 - Clare Daly)

Žiaľ, diskriminácia a nerovnaké zaobchádzanie v kľúčových oblastiach života boli realitou Európskej únie i v rokoch 2018 –2019. Mám pocit, že situácia sa v mnohých oblastiach dokonca zhoršuje. Týka sa to nárastu extrémizmu či nenávistných prejavov, korupcie, obmedzenia slobody prejavu, prístupu k sociálnym právam a mnohých iných. Je dôležité o princípoch právneho štátu a demokracie nielen hovoriť, ale hlavne ich uplatňovať v praxi.
2020/11/26
Transitional provisions for support from the EAFRD and EAGF in the years 2021 and 2022 (A9-0101/2020 - Elsi Katainen)

Cieľom tejto novej právnej úpravy, ktorú som podporil, bolo predĺžiť aktuálne pravidlá spoločnej poľnohospodárskej politiky a zaistiť pokračovanie platieb pre poľnohospodárov a príjemcov v oblasti rozvoja vidieka aj po 31. decembri 2020, a to do konca roka 2022. Toto dvojročné prechodné obdobie má zaistiť hladký prechod na novú spoločnú poľnohospodársku politiku po roku 2022.
2020/12/15
European Year of Rail (2021) (A9-0191/2020 - Anna Deparnay-Grunenberg)

Podporil som dohodu, aby budúci rok bol Rokom železnice, ktorý má spropagovať železnice ako udržateľný, inovatívny a bezpečný spôsob dopravy, ktorý dokáže zaručiť základné služby aj počas neočakávaných kríz. Cieľom aktivít bude taktiež zvýšiť povedomie o cezhraničnom európskom rozmere železničnej dopravy a jej prínose pre hospodárstvo, priemysel a spoločnosť v celej EÚ.
2020/12/15
Authorising the Commission to vote in favour of the capital increase of the European Investment Fund (A9-0253/2020 - Johan Van Overtveldt)

Toto rozhodnutie poskytuje oprávnenie pre Európsku Komisiu zastupovať Úniu a hlasovať za nevyhnutné zvýšenie kapitálu Európskeho Investičného Fondu.
2020/12/15
Draft amending budget No 10/2020: Increase of payment appropriations and other adjustments to expenditure and revenue (A9-0252/2020 - Monika Hohlmeier)

Tento opravný rozpočet zvyšuje úroveň platobných rozpočtových prostriedkov v súlade s aktualizovanou predpoveďou a upravuje príjmy v rozpočte na rok 2020.
2020/12/15
Additional resources in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: REACT-EU (A9-0150/2020 - Andrey Novakov, Constanze Krehl)

Som rád, že sa podarilo schváliť uvoľnenie dodatočnej pomoci pre regióny, ktoré od 1.februára 2021 až do konca roka 2023 budú môcť čerpať eurofondy v celkovej výške 47,5 miliardy EUR z balíka opatrení REACT-EU. Regióny v celej EÚ tak budú môcť použiť tieto peniaze na zmiernenie hospodárskych a sociálnych dopadov COVID-19. Považujem za veľký prínos to, žečerpanie tohto obnosu eurofondov uľahčia flexibilnejšie pravidlá, aby sa pomoc dostala čo najskôr do odvetví a tým, ktorí boli koronakrízou najviac dotknutí.
2020/12/15
Council regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027 (A9-0260/2020 - Jan Olbrycht, Margarida Marques)

V priebehu nasledujúceho 7-ročného obdobia budeme mať k dispozícii bezprecedentný obrovský balík peňazí, dokopy 1,8 bilióna EUR. Pevne verím, že i v nadväznosti na prísnejší kontrolný mechanizmu zo strany EÚ spojený s vykonávaním hodnôt a demokracie právneho štátu sa tieto peniaze minú účelne, cielene a v maximálnej možnej miere pomôžu zlepšiť život občanov v celej EÚ.
2020/12/16
A new strategy for European SMEs (A9-0237/2020 - Paolo Borchia)

Novú stratégiu pre malé a stredné podniky som podporil, nakoľko je treba ju aktualizovať v súvislosti s novými výzvami, ako je stále prebiehajúca COVID-kríza, či prechod na nové formy hospodárstva, enviromentálnymi výzvami, atď., a taktiež ju zosúladiť s ostatnými stratégiami, aby sa tak dosiahla lepšia konkurencieschopnosť a rast.
2020/12/16
MFF, Rule of Law Conditionality and Own Resources (B9-0428/2020, B9-0429/2020)

Som zástancom prepojenia finančných prostriedkov EÚ na právny štát, preto som rád, že sa podarilo schváliť dohodu, na základe ktorej bude Únia môcť pozastaviť platby pre členské štáty, a to v prípade, ak budú porušovať jej hodnoty, ako aj hodnoty právneho štátu. Eurofondy nemôžu končiť v rukách oligarchov, alebo podporovať korupciu. Ak chce niekto využívať finančné prostriedky EÚ, musí dodržiavať zásady demokracie, ako napríklad nezávislé súdnictvo alebo slobodu médií. Európska únia musí mať zavedený silný kontrolný mechanizmus a členské štáty by mali niesť zodpovednosť. Fondy Únie musia slúžiť občanom, a nie mafiánom či oligarchom.
2020/12/16
European Citizens' Initiative - Minority Safepack (B9-0403/2020, B9-0405/2020)

Sú to ​​členské štáty, ktoré sú zodpovedné za ochranu práv menšín. Táto kompetencia patrí plne do ich pôsobnosti. V tomto uznesení, ktorým sme sa zaoberali na základe občianskej európskej iniciatívy, ktorú podpísalo 1 millión európskych občanov, je to jasne uvedené. Je však dôležité, aby menšiny členských štátov mali možnosť tieto práva, zadefinované v právnych poriadkoch, týkajúce sa či už jazyka, kultúry atď. ich aj plne uskutočňovať.
2020/12/17
Council Recommendation on vocational education and training (VET) for sustainable competitiveness, social fairness and resilience (B9-0400/2020)

Učenie sa prácou je podstatou odborného vzdelávania a prípravy. Zohráva zásadnú úlohu na trhu práce ale iv osobnostnom a profesijnom napredovaní jednotlivcov. V tejto forme vzdelávania vidím veľký priestor pre mnohé skupiny mládeže, vrátane tých pochádzajúcich zo znevýhodneného sociálneho prostredia, ako možnosť využitia ich potenciálu a zlepšenia ich budúcnosti.
2020/12/17
Implementation of the EU water legislation (B9-0401/2020)

Už dlhé roky upozorňujem na problém, že v 21.storočí máme v Európe ľudí, ako napr. Rómov, ktorí pijú vodu z potoka a kompetentným a zodpovedným za tento stav to vôbec nevadí. Avšak situácia sa v tomto ohľade bude musieť zmeniť i vďaka schváleniu novely smernice o pitnej vode, ktorá okrem iného vyzýva členské krajiny EÚ prijať opatrenia na zlepšenie prístupu k pitnej vode z vodovodu pre zraniteľné skupiny vrátane Rómov.Považujem to za úžasný výsledok priamej demokracie v praxi, nakoľko táto novela je reakciou na požiadavku vyše 1,8 milióna Európanov, ktorí podpísali prvú úspešnú európsku iniciatívu občanov s názvom Právo na vodu (Right2Water) zameranú na zlepšenie všeobecného prístupu k bezpečnej pitnej vode.
2020/12/17
Certain aspects of railway safety and connectivity with regard to the Channel Tunnel (C9-0379/2020)

Podporil som toto rozhodnutie pozostávajúce z dočasných pravidiel, ktoré naďalej umožnia osobným a nákladným vozidlám prepravu cez Lamanšský prieliv používajúc Eurotunel i po vypršaní prechodného obdobia, ktoré končí 31.12.2020, a napriek tomu, že k dohode medzi EÚ a Veľkou Britániou stále nedošlo.
2020/12/17
EU Strategy on adaptation to climate change (B9-0422/2020)

Uznesenie o stratégii EÚ pre adaptáciu na zmenu klímy, ktoré som podporil, predstavuje súbor možností, ako by sme sa mali pripraviť na už prebiehajúcu zmenu klímy s cieľom znížiť jej možné negatívne dôsledky. Jedným z týchto opatrení je i znižovanie emisií skleníkových plynov. Som rád, že sa podarilo nájsť kompromis na úrovni 55% do roku 2030.
2020/12/17
Exercise of the Union's rights for the application and enforcement of international trade rules (A9-0133/2020 - Marie-Pierre Vedrenne)

Únia potrebuje byť silným obchodným hráčom na medzinárodnej úrovni, preto som podporil zabezpečenie jednotného mechanizmu, ktorý by sa uplatnil aj v obchodných sporoch v oblasti medzinárodných dohôd.
2021/01/19
The right to disconnect (A9-0246/2020 - Alex Agius Saliba)

Právo na odpojenie sa považujem v dnešnej rýchlej technologickej dobe za vhodný návrh legislatívneho uznesenia, ktorý zamestnancom umožní, aby sa mimo pracovného času, ako aj počas sviatkov či víkendov nemuseli, často pod nátlakom, venovať online práci: čítať a odpisovať na maily, byť pripojení k počítaču, smarfónu, byť non-stop k dispozícii na telefóne. Mnohí zamestnanci trpia v dnešnej digitálnej ére novými typmi chorôb, ako je napr. syndróm vyhorenia.
2021/01/21
InvestEU Programme (A9-0203/2020 - José Manuel Fernandes, Irene Tinagli)

Mám za to, že Program Invest EU je dobrý finančný nástroj obnovy na najbližšie obdobie. Poskytuje zjednodušené možnosti finančnej podpory pre malé a stredné podniky, hlavne v tomto čase pandémie ako i regiónom, ktoré prechádzajú ekonomickou transformáciou. Taktiež poskytuje podporu udržateľným projektom v sociálnej sfére, pre ktoré by bolo získanie investícií ťažko dostupné.
2021/03/09
Programme for the Union's action in the field of health for the period 2021-2027 (“EU4Health Programme”) (A9-0196/2020 - Cristian-Silviu Buşoi)

Európa musí byť v budúcnosti schopná odolávať akýmkoľvek cezhraničným hrozbám v oblasti zdravia. Program EU4Health posilní systémy zdravotnej starostlivosti v členských krajinách, inak povedané, Európa bude oveľa schopnejšia a pripravenejšia efektívne si pomôcť navzájom v prípade akejkoľvek pandémie.
2021/03/09
A WTO-compatible EU carbon border adjustment mechanism (A9-0019/2021 - Yannick Jadot)

Zavedenie uhlíkovej dane je nutný spôsob, ako ochrániť našu planétu pre budúce generácie. Musíme však vyžadovať, aby uhlíková daň nespôsobila znevýhodnenie našich firiem sídliacich v Európskej únii oproti firmám, ktoré sídlia mimo nej. Toto opatrenie však nemôže spôsobiť presun výroby z krajín Únie. Tovar, ktorý vstupuje do EÚ, musí byť vyrobený za rovnakých prísnych štandardov. Uhlíková daň musí platiť pre všetky firmy, ktoré chcú obchodovať s Európskou úniou.
2021/03/10
Corporate due diligence and corporate accountability (A9-0018/2021 - Lara Wolters)

Ľudské práva či zavádzanie environmentálnych noriem musí Európska únia vyžadovať nielen od členských štátov, ale aj od krajín, ktoré majú prístup na náš trh.Nemôžeme vyžadovať od našich firiem, aby vyrábali ekologicky, a zároveň ponechať možnosť dovozu tovaru napríklad z čínskej firmy tieto normy nespĺňať. Nielen, že tým podporujeme environmentálne záťaže, ale aj znevýhodňujeme naše firmy, ktoré strácajú prísnymi normami konkurencieschopnosť.
2021/03/10
Fisheries control (A9-0016/2021 - Clara Aguilera)

Išlo o dôležité nariadenie týkajúce sa dodržiavania pravidiel spoločnej politiky v oblasti rybolovu, taktiež zabezpečujúce ochranu vzácnym druhom, ako sú morské vtáky, delfíny, veľryby a morské korytnačky, na ktoré sú zamerané aj komerčné rybárske plavidlá.
2021/03/10
Activities of the European Ombudsman - annual report 2019 (A9-0013/2021 - Sylvie Guillaume)

Úrad Európskeho ombudsmana zohráva zásadnú úlohu v otázkach dôveryhodnosti občanov v inštitúcie EÚ.V tejto súvislosti je dobré, že sa čoraz väčší dôraz kladie na transparentnosť administratívnych procesov a rozhodnutí EÚ inštitúcií a súlad s pravidlami etického kódexu.
2021/03/10
European Semester: Annual Sustainable Growth Strategy 2021 (A9-0036/2021 - Markus Ferber)

Európsky semester predstavuje rámec pre koordináciu hospodárskych politík a politík zamestnanosti EÚ a jej členských štátov. Na najbližšie obdobie bude dôležité, aby sa reformné a investičné potreby navzájom dopĺňali a fungovali ruka v ruke, a tak sa zabezpečil hmatateľný dopad v podobe konkrétnych výsledkov.
2021/03/11
European Semester: employment and social aspects in the Annual Sustainable Growth Strategy 2021 (A9-0026/2021 - Lina Gálvez Muñoz)

Milióny občanov EÚ sú ohrozené chudobou alebo sociálnym vylúčením, k čomu nemalej miere prispela aj pandémia koronavírusu. Tento stav je veľmi znepokojujúci. Dlhodobo zastávam názor, že ak chce EÚ uspieť v oblasti digitalizácie či zelenej ekonomiky, musí predovšetkým zainvestovať do vyrovnávania sociálnych rozdielov, ktoré sa neustále prehlbujú.Kľúčovú úlohu pritom zohrávajú reformné procesy politík zamestnanosti a vzdelávania na strane členských štátov, ktoré tvoria jadro Európskeho semestra.
2021/03/11
Children's Rights (B9-0164/2021)

Verím, že nová stratégia na ochranu práv detí na roky 2021 − 2024 a jej opatrenia prispejú k tomu, aby sa minimalizovali následky, ktorým sú deti vystavené, či už z dôvodu uzatvorenia škôl alebo v dôsledku sociálno-ekonomických zmien, z dôvodu pandemickej krízy. Nemalé finančné zdroje EÚ boli na tento cieľ vyčlenené, preto je dôležité, aby členské krajiny neotáľali, ale urýchlene prijali účinné opatrenia. Je absurdné, aby deti v prosperujúcej EÚ trpeli chudobou, sociálnym vylúčením či inými fenoménmi ovplyvňujúcimi ich zdravý vývoj.
2021/03/11
System of own resources of the European Union (A9-0047/2021 - José Manuel Fernandes, Valérie Hayer)

Pandemická kríza sa priamo dotýka oblasti vlastných zdrojov EÚ. Reforma tejto oblasti je preto namieste.Pred nami je ambiciózny Plán obnovy EÚ, ktorý si vyžadoval masívnu mobilizáciu finančných zdrojov pre naše ekonomiky, zdravotné systémy, malé a stredné podniky, rodiny, mladých, zraniteľné skupiny atď.Tieto náklady budú musieť byť z niečoho splatené. Ak to má byť aj z daní spoločností, ktoré znečisťujú prostredie, ako napr. z dane z plastov alebo uhlíkovej dane, tak to len vítam.
2021/03/24
Application of Regulation (EC) 2020/2092, the Rule of Law conditionality mechanism (B9-0206/2021, B9-0207/2021, B9-0208/2021)

V predchádzajúcom roku som podporil nariadenie, ktorým sa prístup k EÚ financiám podmienil dodržiavaním zásad právneho štátu. Pevne verím, že Európska komisia čoskoro predloží Európskemu parlamentu mechanizmus, ktorý to bude zabezpečovať v praxi.
2021/03/25
Own resource based on non-recycled plastic packaging waste and certain aspects of the GNI-based own resource (A9-0048/2021 - José Manuel Fernandes, Valérie Hayer)

Pandemická kríza sa priamo dotýka oblasti vlastných zdrojov EÚ. Reforma tejto oblasti je preto namieste.Pred nami je ambiciózny Plán obnovy EÚ, ktorý si vyžadoval masívnu mobilizáciu finančných zdrojov pre naše ekonomiky, zdravotné systémy, malé a stredné podniky, rodiny, mladých, zraniteľné skupiny atď.Tieto náklady budú musieť byť z niečoho splatené. Ak to má byť aj z daní spoločností, ktoré znečisťujú prostredie, ako napr. dane z plastov, alebo uhlíkovej dane, tak to len vítam.
2021/03/25
EU Strategy for Sustainable Tourism (A9-0033/2021 - Cláudia Monteiro de Aguiar)

Podporil som toto uznesenie, pretože považujem za správne a nevyhnutné, aby oblasť cestovného ruchu bola súčasťou národných stratégií Plánu obnovy, hlavne v tých členských krajinách, v ktorých oblasť cestovného ruchu tvorí značnú časť hrubého domáceho produktu a zamestnáva značnú časť obyvateľstva. Ďalším dôležitým aspektom, ktorého sa uznesenie týka, je bezpečnosť cestovania. Je dôležité čo najskôr sa dohodnúť na spoločných kritériách bezpečného cestovania.
2021/03/25
2019-2020 Reports on Albania (A9-0041/2021 - Isabel Santos)

Albánsko zaznamenalo pokrok v procese uchádzania sa o členstvo v EÚ. Naďalej sú však oblasti, ktoré si vyžadujú väčšie úsilie. V tejto súvislosti blížiace sa voľby v apríli budú kľúčové.
2021/03/25
2019-2020 Reports on Kosovo (A9-0031/2021 - Viola Von Cramon-Taubadel)

Pre napredovanie prístupových rokovaní Kosova o členstvo v EÚ je normalizácia vzťahov so Srbskom kľúčová. Práve v tejto oblasti majú obe krajiny čo doháňať, ak chcú úspešne zakončiť prístupový proces.
2021/03/25
2019-2020 Reports on North Macedonia (A9-0040/2021 - Ilhan Kyuchyuk)

Severné Macedónsko napreduje pri prijímaní reforiem EÚ. Už čoskoro by sa mala uskutočniť prvá medzivládna konferencia, ktorá by znamenala formálny začiatok prístupových rokovaní. Avšak k úspešnosti tohto napredovania je potrebné konsolidovať si pretrvávajúce sporné otázky s Bulharskom.
2021/03/25
2019-2020 Reports on Serbia (A9-0032/2021 - Vladimír Bilčík)

Srbsko dosiahlo pokrok pri rozvoji funkčného trhového hospodárstva, ako aj v reformných procesoch, ktoré treba naďalej uskutočňovať. Avšak normalizácia vzťahov Srbska s Kosovom, dodržiavanie základných práv, ako i zosúladenie srbskej spoločnej zahraničnej politiky s bezpečnostnou politikou EÚ sú nevyhnutné pre napredovanie v prístupových rokovaniach.
2021/03/25
Establishing Horizon Europe – laying down its rules for participation and dissemination (A9-0122/2021 - Dan Nica)

Horizont Európa, zaoberajúci sa vedou, výskumom a inováciami, považujem za kľúčový pri hľadaní riešení pre novodobé výzvy spojené s klimatickými zmenami, digitalizáciou či predchádzaniu budúcim pandémiám. Som rád, že sa podarilo schváliť rekordný rozpočet pre tento program vo výške 95,5 miliardy EUR, a pevne verím, že sa výsledky podarí pretaviť aj do praktického využitia tak, aby naše spoločnosti, no najmä občania, z neho mohli naplno profitovať.
2021/04/27
Specific Programme implementing Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (A9-0118/2021 - Christian Ehle)

Horizont Európa, zaoberajúci sa vedou, výskumom a inováciami, považujem za kľúčový pri hľadaní riešení pre novodobé výzvy spojené s klimatickými zmenami, digitalizáciou či predchádzaniu budúcim pandémiám. Som rád, že sa podarilo schváliť rekordný rozpočet pre tento program vo výške 95,5 miliárd EUR, a pevne verím, že sa výsledky podarí pretaviť aj do praktického využitia tak, aby naše spoločnosti, no najmä občania, z neho mohli naplno profitovať.
2021/04/27
European Institute of Innovation and Technology (A9-0120/2020 - Marisa Matias)

Európsky inovačný a technologický inštitút (EIT) zohráva dôležitú úlohu pri pretavení výsledkov výskumu do praktického využitia. Bolo potrebné stanoviť nové priority, ktoré úzko súvisia s novodobými výzvami, ako je Európsky ekologický dohovor a plán obnovy Únie po pandémii, so stratégiami pre malé podniky a priemysel a inými.
2021/04/27
Strategic Innovation Agenda of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (A9-0121/2020 - Maria da Graça Carvalho)

Program poskytuje právny základ pre Európsky inovačný a technologický inštitút (EIT) na roky 2021 až 2027. Stanovujú sa v ňom prioritné oblasti a stratégia EIT na najbližšie roky, vymedzenie cieľov, kľúčových opatrení, spôsobu fungovania, očakávaných výsledkov a potrebných zdrojov. Úzko súvisí so schválením programu Horizont Európa.
2021/04/27
The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (A9-0128/2021 - Andreas Schieder, Christophe Hansen)

Napriek tomu, že sme urobili bodku nad rozvodom medzi Európskou úniou a Veľkou Britániou, netreba zabúdať, že Veľká Británia je naďalej súčasťou Európy, spája nás s ňou nielen hranica, ale aj záujmy, kultúra, história, a najmä budúcnosť. Odchod Británie je výsledkom populizmu, ktorý mnohí podceňovali, no ako to býva aj v manželstve, jeden nenačúval druhému.
2021/04/27
The outcome of EU-UK negotiations (B9-0225/2021)

Napriek tomu, že sme urobili bodku nad rozvodom medzi Európskou úniou a Veľkou Britániou, netreba zabúdať, že Veľká Británia je naďalej súčasťou Európy, spája nás s ňou nielen hranica, ale aj záujmy, kultúra, história, a najmä budúcnosť. Odchod Británie je výsledkom populizmu, ktorý mnohí podceňovali, no ako to býva aj v manželstve, jeden nenačúval druhému.
2021/04/27
Soil protection (B9-0221/2021)

Podporil som toto uznesenie, keďže účinná ochrana pôdy má zásadný význam pre zlepšovanie kvality životného prostredia, ľudského zdravia, prírodných zdrojov, ako aj zdravé a udržateľné potravinové systémy.
2021/04/28
Digital Green Certificate - Union citizens (C9-0104/2021 - Juan Fernando López Aguilar)

V čase, keď je v Európskej únii nedostatok registrovaných vakcín, ktoré Európska komisia nedokázala zabezpečiť svojim občanom, je neprípustné, aby sme ľudí, ktorí sa v záujme ochrany svojho zdravia dali zaočkovať inou vakcínou, napr. Sputnikom V, následne diskriminovali tým, že im neumožníme prístup ku Covid pasu.
2021/04/28
Assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia and the rule of law in Malta (B9-0219/2021)

Posledné odhalenia o vražde Daphne Caruanovej Galiziovej vyvolávajú veľké znepokojenie, najmä čo sa týka možného zapojenia ministrov a vysokých politických funkcionárov do prípadu. Pani Galiziová, podobne ako Ján Kuciak, doplatila svojím životom pri odhaľovaní korupcie na najvyšších miestach a praní špinavých peňazí. Je potrebné, aby maltské príslušné orgány naďalej pokračovali vo vyšetrovaní a vinníci boli odsúdení a potrestaní. Je to dôležité, nielen pre pozostalých pani Galiziovej, Maltu, ale aj pre celú EÚ vrátane Slovenska.
2021/04/28
Rail passengers' rights and obligations (A9-0045/2021 - Bogusław Liberadzki)

Bolo načase zjednotiť legislatívu v železničnej doprave v prospech práv cestujúcich tak, aby mali garancie pri meškaní či zrušení spoja, pomoc pri preprave bicyklov, aby boli poskytnuté asistenčné služby ľuďom so znevýhodnením, a to v celej Únii. V niektorých krajinách, tak ako aj na Slovensku, je však v prvom rade potrebné pracovať na zvýšení kvality cestovania, ktorá je neporovnateľná s podmienkami na Západe.
2021/04/29
Russia, the case of Alexei Navalny, military build-up on Ukraine's border and Russian attack in the Czech Republic (B9-0235/2021, RC-B9-0236/2021, B9-0236/2021, B9-0237/2021, B9-0250/2021, B9-0251/2021, B9-0252/2021)

Správanie sa Ruskej federácie je v konflikte s medzinárodným právom, či už ide o prípad A. Navaľného, prítomnosti ruských vojsk na ukrajinských hraniciach či ruského útoku vo Vrběticiach v Českej republike. Neteší ma, že Rusko si volí cestu konfrontácie namiesto dialógu.
2021/04/29
European Child Guarantee (B9-0220/2021)

Európska záruka pre deti je dôležitou stratégiou EÚ v oblasti práv dieťaťa. Obsahuje konkrétne opatrenia na prelomenie cyklu medzigeneračnej chudoby, ktorá deťom bráni v ich rozvoji a plnom využití ich potenciálu. To je niečo, čomu sa dlhodobo venujem, a verím, že táto stratégia bude mať konkrétne pozitívne výsledky v praxi.
2021/04/29
EU-India relations (A9-0124/2021 - Alviina Alametsä)

Ako člen delegácie EÚ ‒ India som za upevňovanie strategického a hospodárskeho partnerstva medzi EÚ a Indiou, ktoré v posledných rokoch nabralo na dynamike, a to vo viacerých oblastiach.
2021/04/29
Artificial intelligence in education, culture and the audiovisual sector (A9-0127/2021 - Sabine Verheyen)

Umelá inteligencia vo vzdelávaní, v kultúre a audiovizuálnom sektore bude zaberať čoraz viac a viac miesta. Je však dôležité mať vždy na pamäti etické a právne aspekty a zabezpečiť, aby všetky algoritmy prispievali k blahu človeka.
2021/05/19
2019-2020 Reports on Turkey (A9-0153/2021 - Nacho Sánchez Amor)

Obe správy konštatujú zásadné zhoršenie situácie v Turecku, čo samozrejme ovplyvnilo i vzťahy s EÚ, ktoré sú momentálne na bode mrazu. Pokiaľ súčasný negatívny stav bude naďalej pretrvávať, Komisia by mala odporučiť formálne pozastavenie prístupových rokovaní s Tureckom a preskúmať možné nové modely budúcich vzťahov.
2021/05/19
Reversing demographic trends in EU regions using cohesion policy instruments (A9-0061/2021 - Daniel Buda)

Európa zjavne čelí starnutiu obyvateľstva a poklesu miery pôrodnosti, čo má za následok viditeľný pokles pracovnej sily v regiónoch východnej, južnej a strednej Európy. Starnutie obyvateľstva taktiež ovplyvňuje plánovanie bývania a dopravy, potreby infraštruktúry a služieb a mnohé iné oblasti. Preto sú potrebné politiky, ktoré by mali znížiť negatívny rozmer demografických zmien, najmä vo vidieckych a odľahlých oblastiach, a zabezpečiť primeranú úroveň kvality života všetkým obyvateľom.
2021/05/19
Chinese countersanctions on EU entities and MEPs and MPs (RC-B9-0269/2021, B9-0269/2021, B9-0270/2021, B9-0271/2021, B9-0273/2021, B9-0274/2021, B9-0275/2021)

Prijatím tejto rezolúcie sme dali jasne najavo, že k ratifikácii investičnej dohody s Čínou nedôjde, pokiaľ nezruší svojvoľné sankcie voči niekoľkým európskym jednotlivcom vrátane piatich poslancov Európskeho parlamentu.
2021/05/20
European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights: interim report (A9-0058/2021 - Lukas Mandl)

Podporujem návrh Európskej komisie, aby zakladajúce nariadenie Európskej agentúry pre ľudské práva reflektovalo na zmeny, ktoré nastali od jej založenia v roku 2007, hlavne tie, ktoré so sebou priniesla Lisabonská zmluva a zosúladilo ich so súčasným právnym a inštitucionálnym rámcom. Považujem to za kľúčové pre efektívne vykonávanie jej mandátu.
2021/05/20
Liability of companies for environmental damage (A9-0112/2021 - Antonius Manders)

Napriek neustálemu tlaku a politickej podpore sa environmentálne kritériá etablujú najmä v oblasti podnikateľského prostredia pomaly. Stav je však kritický. V mnohých prípadoch môžeme hovoriť o tzv. ekocíde, keď sa z prírody vytratí život, tomu musíme jednoznačne zabrániť, a preto podporujem vznik pracovnej skupiny pre environmentálnu zodpovednosť. Európa je dostatočne silná, aby pomohla podnikateľskému prostrediu nabehnúť na zelené technológie.
2021/05/20
New Avenues for Legal Labour Migration (A9-0143/2021 - Sylvie Guillaume)

Zamestnávatelia a štátni príslušníci tretích krajín potrebujú lepšie informácie o legálnej migrácii do EÚ. Zastávam názor, že je treba zintenzívniť štruktúrovaný a zmysluplný dialóg s príslušnými tretími krajinami o legálnej migrácii.
2021/05/20
Digital future of Europe: digital single market and use of AI for European consumers (A9-0149/2021 - Deirdre Clune)

Digitálna transformácia sa týka nás všetkých, a preto by mala byť prínosom pre všetkých. Digitálne riešenia v oblasti jednotného trhu by mali v prvom rade klásť dôraz na potreby ľudí.
2021/05/20
EU Digital COVID Certificate - Union citizens (C9-0104/2021 - Juan Fernando López Aguilar)

Som rád, že sa nám podarilo schváliť finálnu podobu COVID-pasu, ktorý bude bezplatný pre každého. Uznajú ho všetky krajiny Európy. Jeho súčasťou budú informácie o očkovaní, prekonaní ochorenia či aktuálnom výsledku PCR testu. Po viac ako roku obmedzovania občanom navráti možnosti slobodného pohybu, cestovania a zároveň bezpečnosti, pretože informácie z COVID-pasu umožňujú mať kontrolu nad šírením pandémie.
2021/06/08
EU Digital COVID Certificate - third-country nationals (C9-0100/2021 - Juan Fernando López Aguilar)

Ide o COVID EÚ osvedčenia pre štátnych príslušníkov tretích krajín, ktorí sa už oprávnene zdržiavajú na území členských štátov alebo v nich majú oprávnený pobyt.
2021/06/08
EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030: Bringing nature back into our lives (A9-0179/2021 - César Luena)

Kolaps ekosystémov sa stáva reálnou hrozbou. Investície do navrátenia rovnováhy v prírode, obnovy pôdy, lesov a riek považujem za kľúčové aj z pohľadu ochrany ľudských životov a zdravia. Navyše obnova prírody bude úzko súvisieť aj s tvorbou pracovných miest, čo taktiež považujem významný aspekt EU stratégie v oblasti biodiverzity.
2021/06/08
The conflict of interest of the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic (B9-0303/2021)

Agrofert, ktorého vlastníkom je premiér Českej republiky pán Babiš, je najväčším príjemcom poľnohospodárskych fondov v celej EÚ a každý rok dostáva okolo 30 miliónov EUR. Ide o jasný konflikt záujmov. Aj toto je jeden z príkladov, prečo je nutné čo najskôr uviesť do praxe nový mechanizmus podmienenosti EU rozpočtu s právnym poriadkom do praxe a dôsledne ho implementovať.
2021/06/09
Meeting the Global Covid-19 challenge: effects of waiver of the WTO TRIPS agreement on Covid-19 vaccines, treatment, equipment and increasing production and manufacturing capacity in developing countries (RC-B9-0306/2021, B9-0306/2021, B9-0307/2021, B9-0308/2021, B9-0309/2021, B9-0310/2021, B9-0311/2021)

V čase, keď vlastníci patentu na vakcíny proti COVID-u 19 nedokážu produkovať dostatok vakcín na to, aby sa zachránili ľudské životy v každom kúte sveta, je žiaduce, aby sme konali. Vakcína sa musí dostať aj do najchudobnejších krajín. Ak to nie sú schopní realizovať vlastníci patentu, som za dočasné pozastavenie patentu na vakcíny proti COVID-u a to za podmienok, že tieto vakcíny budú dodávané prioritne do najchudobnejších krajín.
2021/06/09
Rule of Law situation in the European Union and the application of the conditionality regulation 2020/2092 (B9-0317/2021, B9-0319/2021, B9-0320/2021)

Ak Európska komisia bude nečinná a nebude mať jasnú predstavu, ako bude uplatňovať nový mechanizmus podmienosti na ochranu EÚ rozpočtu úzko súvisiaceho s uplatňovaním zásad právneho štátu, je tu reálne a rastúce riziko zneužívania prostriedkov Únie zo strany členských štátov.
2021/06/10
European Parliament’s Scrutiny on the ongoing assessment by the Commission and the Council of the national recovery and resilience plans (RC-B9-0331/2021, B9-0331/2021, B9-0333/2021, B9-0334/2021, B9-0335/2021, B9-0337/2021, B9-0338/2021)

Národné plány obnovy a odolnosti boli Európskej komisii predložené k posúdeniu. Ide o jednu z najväčších investícií do ekonomík členských štátov. Majú pomôcť zmierniť vplyvy pandémie COVID-19, ako aj podporiť systémové reformné kroky vlád štátov Únie. Je dôležité, aby tento proces bol čo najviac transparentný, preto sa od vlád očakáva zodpovednosť.
2021/06/10
Systematic repression in Belarus and its consequences for European security following abductions from an EU civilian plane intercepted by Belarusian authorities (B9-0328/2021, B9-0330/2021, B9-0332/2021, B9-0339/2021, B9-0340/2021, B9-0344/2021)

Vynútené pristátie lietadla spoločnosti Ryanair 23. mája 2021 v Minsku v Bielorusku a únos Ramana Prataseviča a Sofie Sapegovej je aktom štátneho terorizmu, ktorý nemožno tolerovať. Tento bezprecedentný a neprijateľný incident môže mať dôsledky pre celú európsku bezpečnosť. Najprísnejšie sankcie vrátane tých hospodárskych sú namieste, aj keď v konečnom dôsledku na to doplatia samotní ľudia. Ak by sme však tak neučinili, naša dôveryhodnosť by bola v ohrození.
2021/06/10
European Citizens' Initiative "End the cage age" (B9-0296/2021, B9-0302/2021)

Občiansku iniciatívu za zákaz veľkochovu v klietkach som podporil a som rád, že od roku 2027 k tomu dôjde. Mnohokrát sú tieto zvieratá vystavené otrasným podmienkach, na čo v konečnom dôsledku doplácame my, ľudia, na našom zdraví.
2021/06/10
European Climate Law (Jytte Guteland - A9-0162/2020)

Klimatická neutralita do roku 2050 je kolektívnym cieľom, ktorý je nutné začať napĺňať. Za týmto účelom bol zriadený nový poradný Výbor pre klímu.
2021/06/24
Commission’s 2020 Rule of law report (A9-0199/2021 - Domènec Ruiz Devesa)

Správa sa zameriava na vývoj v 4 oblastiach (súdnictvo, sloboda médií, protikorupčný rámec, všeobecná kontrola) vo všetkých členských štátoch. Domnievam sa, že v budúcnosti je potrebná podrobnejšia analýza a hodnotenie nedostatkov, ich príčin a ráznejšie odporúčania/opatrenia smerom ku členským štátom.
2021/06/24
Sexual and reproductive health and rights in the EU, in the frame of women’s health (A9-0169/2021 - Predrag Fred Matić)

Hlasoval som proti správe, ktorá považuje potraty za základné ľudské právo. Pre mňa je to v príkrom rozpore s hodnotami, ktoré vyznávam. Úprimne ma mrzí, že správa napokon bola schválená.
2021/06/24
2019-2020 Reports on Bosnia and Herzegovina (A9-0185/2021 - Paulo Rangel)

Správu som podporil. Je však dôležité, aby obe strany, či už ide o BaH alebo samotnú EU, vyvíjali väčšie úsilie v procese začleňovania do EÚ, aj čo sa týka nediskriminačného a inkluzívneho prístupu ku vzdelávaniu pre všetky deti.
2021/06/24
Use of technologies for the processing of data for the purpose of combating online child sexual abuse (temporary derogation from Directive 2002/58/EC) (A9-0258/2020 - Birgit Sippel)

Nárast sexuálneho zneužívania detí na internete je natoľko alarmujúci, že je nutné využiť všetky možnosti k odhaľovaniu ich páchateľov a zabezpečeniu ochrany našich detí. Preto som dočasné opatrenia podporil a očakávam, že Európska komisia v čo najkratšom čase príde s nariadením týkajúcim sa boja proti tomuto závažnému a hroznému zločinu.
2021/07/06
Recognition of third countries certificates in inland navigation (A9-0210/2021 - Andris Ameriks)

Správa, ktorú som dnes podporil, umožní ďalej pracovať štátnym príslušníkom tretích krajín v sektore vnútrozemskej plavby, ktorí sú nevyhnutní na fungovanie tohto odvetvia.
2021/07/06
Interbus agreement: Protocol on international regular and special regular carriage of passengers by coach and bus (A9-0176/2021 - Maria Grapini)

Medzinárodná pravidelná a osobitná pravidelná preprava cestujúcich autokarmi a autobusmi je dôležitým odvetvím hospodárstva, ktoré európskym občanom aj návštevníkom poskytuje pracovné miesta a cenovo dostupné riešenia v oblasti mobility. K uzavretiu protokolu k uvedenej dohode bol nutný súhlas Európskeho parlamentu, preto som dohodu jednoznačne podporil.
2021/07/06
Internal Security Fund (A9-0221/2021 - Monika Hohlmeier)

Bezpečnosť ľudí je prvoradá, preto som túto správu podporil. Jedným z cieľov tohto fondu bude aj posilniť spoluprácu medzi orgánmi činnými v trestnom konaní a spravodajskými službami v boji proti terorizmu a závažnému organizovanému zločinu, ako aj prevencia proti radikalizácii a extrémizmu.
2021/07/06
Trade related aspects and implications of COVID-19 (A9-0190/2021 - Kathleen Van Brempt)

Ochorenie COVID-19 nevídaným spôsobom skomplikovalo a narušilo i oblasť medzinárodného obchodu, čím sa prudko znížila aj celosvetová výroba, zamestnanosť a úroveň priamych zahraničných investícií a zvýšilo sa geopolitické napätie. Správa, ktorú som podporil, sa venuje potrebe dôkladného preskúmania súčasnej obchodnej politiky EÚ vzhľadom na výzvy, ktoré pandémia so sebou priniesla.
2021/07/06
Connecting Europe Facility (A9-0219/2021 - Henna Virkkunen, Marian-Jean Marinescu, Dominique Riquet)

Vzájomná prepojenosť regiónov má zásadný význam pre celé hospodárstvo krajiny a priamy dopad na jej občanov. Slovensko v tomto zmysle značne zaostáva. Uľahčenie realizácie infraštruktúrnych projektov v oblasti dopravy, energetiky a digitalizácie z 30 miliardového balíčka je šancou i pre Slovensko ako súčasný stav zlepšiť.
2021/07/06
Citizens’ dialogues and citizens’ participation in EU decision-making (A9-0213/2021 - Helmut Scholz)

Európski občania vrátane Slovákov sa čoraz viac zaujímajú o dianie na európskej úrovni, Občanom však nestačí len poskytovať informácie. Je dôležité nájsť spôsob, ako ich viac vtiahnuť do diania a rozhodovacích procesov.Tomuto cieľu má slúžiť aj rozbehnutý proces konzultácií Konferencie o budúcnosti Európy. Deje sa tak cez rôzne občianske platformy, v ktorých občania majú možnosť hovoriť o svojich predstavách, čo oni od EÚ očakávajú.
2021/07/07
EU-NATO cooperation in the context of transatlantic relations (A9-0192/2021 - Antonio López-Istúriz White)

NATO aj EÚ majú odlišný charakter. Avšak, tak ako i správa zdôrazňuje, obe inštitúcie zdieľajú spoločné hodnoty, spoločné bezpečnostné výzvy či spoločné obranné záujmy v čoraz náročnejšom bezpečnostnejšom prostredí. Spoluprácu medzi oboma inštitúciami považujem za kľúčovú.
2021/07/07
Old continent growing older - possibilities and challenges related to ageing policy post 2020 (A9-0194/2021 - Beata Szydło)

Štatistiky poukazujú na to, že počet ľudí, ktorí sú závislí od pomoci iných osôb alebo majú potreby v oblasti zdravotnej a dlhodobej starostlivosti aj z dôvodu starnutia sa neustále zvyšuje. Je nutné tieto štatistiky nepodceňovať a prijať systémové opatrenia, aj vzhľadom na demografické trendy, zamestnanosť a iné súvisiace oblasti.
2021/07/07
Brexit Adjustment Reserve (A9-0178/2021 - Pascal Arimont)

Do roku 2024 sa vyčlení 5 miliárd EUR pre členské štáty, ktoré sú obzvlášť negatívne ovplyvnené odchodom Spojeného kráľovstva z Európskej únie, najmä pokiaľ ide o obchod a odvetvie rybného hospodárstva. Správu som podporil.
2021/09/15
EU Blue Card Directive (A8-0240/2017 - Javier Moreno Sánchez)

Modrá karta má od roku 2009 napomôcť riešenie nedostatku pracovných síl v kľúčových odvetviach a to sprístupnením trhu práce pre vysokokvalifikovaných príslušníkov z tretích krajín. Prísne obmedzenia však neprilákali dostatok pracujúcich, preto bolo potrebné nastaviť flexibilnejšie kritéria pre ich vstup a pobyt v Európskej únie.
2021/09/15
Serious cross-border threats to health (A9-0247/2021 - Véronique Trillet-Lenoir)

Budovanie zdravotnej únie má svoje opodstatnenie a význam. Medzi iným má za cieľ prevenciu a spoločný postup pri zvládaní cezhraničných zdravotných hrozieb, akou bola i stále pretrvávajúca pandémia ochorenia Covid-19.
2021/09/15
Artificial intelligence in criminal law and its use by the police and judicial authorities in criminal matters (A9-0232/2021 - Petar Vitanov)

Aplikácia umelej inteligencie v trestnom práve má určite mnoho výhod, ale sú tu aj riziká, a to závažného charakteru, týkajúce sa ovplyvnenia prezumpcie neviny či bezpečnosti jedinca, ktoré nie sú nateraz dostatočne zabezpečené. Správu som nepodporil.
2021/10/05
EU Road Safety Policy Framework 2021-2030 – Recommendations on next steps towards "Vision Zero" (A9-0211/2021 - Elena Kountoura)

Súhlasím s odporúčaniami tejto správy, ktoré by mali napomôcť k zníženiu úmrtnosti na cestách. Týkajú sa tak zlepšenia kvality kritickej infraštruktúry, ako aj nulovej tolerancie alkoholu za volantom či bezpečných rýchlostných limitov.
2021/10/05
The future of EU-US relations (A9-0250/2021 - Tonino Picula)

Vzťahy medzi EÚ a USA v posledných rokoch neboli ideálne. Som za to, aby sa Európa stala autonómnejšou. Budúcnosť vzťahov musí byť však založená na spoločnom dialógu, v ktorom Európania budú rovnocenným partnerom. Správu som podporil.
2021/10/06
Implementation report on the EU Trust Funds and the Facility for Refugees in Turkey (A9-0255/2021 - Öilan Zver, György Hölvényi, Janusz Lewandowski)

Správa poukazuje na nedostatky implementácie trustových fondov EÚ, ako je Nástroja pre utečencov v Turecku, za posledné roky, ako je netransparentnosť verejného obstarávania, nedostatočná kontrola či koordinácia na strane darcov. Treba sa z toho poučiť a hlavne konať, pretože ide o peniaze daňových poplatníkov. Správu som podporil.
2021/10/06
State of EU cyber defence capabilities (A9-0234/2021 - Urmas Paet)

EÚ a jej členské štáty musia posilňovať kybernetickú obranu s cieľom reagovať na existujúce bezpečnostné hrozby. Sme svedkami neustáleho rastu kybernetických útokov vykonávaných štátnymi, ako i neštátnymi subjektami, preto je účinná spolupráca v tejto oblasti kľúčová. Správu som podporil.
2021/10/06
The Arctic: opportunities, concerns and security challenges (A9-0239/2021 - Anna Fotyga)

Arktída sa nám môže zdať príliš vzdialená, ale pre nás všetkých má strategický význam, a to nielen čo sa týka klimatických zmien, ale i politického a bezpečnostného charakteru. Správu som podporil.
2021/10/06
The protection of persons with disabilities through petitions: lessons learnt (A9-0261/2021 - Alex Agius Saliba)

Správa poukazuje na zložitú situáciu, s ktorou sa počas pandémie ľudia so zdravotným postihnutím a ich rodiny počas COVID-19 stretávajú, medzi iným aj na ich problematický prístup k dopravným, informačným či komunikačným technológiám. Správu som podporil.
2021/10/06
Reforming the EU policy on harmful tax practices (including the reform of the Code of Conduct Group) (A9-0245/2021 - Aurore Lalucq)

V súvislosti s kauzou Pandora papers, ktorá momentálne rezonuje, i táto správa poukazuje na nutnosť reformy daňových politík v EÚ. Správu som podporil.
2021/10/07
The situation in Belarus after one year of protests and their violent repression (RC-B9-0482/2021, B9-0482/2021, B9-0483/2021, B9-0485/2021, B9-0488/2021, B9-0494/2021, B9-0496/2021)

Kríza v Bielorusku akoby nemala konca kraja. Naďalej pokračujú zatýkania a likvidácia, a to nielen predstaviteľov opozície, ale aj obyčajných ľudí. V poslednej dobe Lukašenko stupňuje tlak na hraniciach, organizovane posiela do krajín Európskej únie utečencov. Navyše uskutočňuje hybridné útoky na susedné krajiny, ako je Lotyšsko, Litva či Poľsko, ktoré sú členmi EÚ.V uznesení, ktoré som podporil, sa vyzýva na podanie žaloby voči Lukašenkovmu režimu na Medzinárodnom súdnom dvore a cielené hospodárske sankcie zamerané na kľúčové hospodárske odvetvia, verejné a súkromné spoločnosti podporujúce a financujúce Lukašenkov režim.
2021/10/07
Draft amending budget 4/2021: Update of revenue, revised forecast of own resources and other revenue (A9-0268/2021 - Pierre Larrouturou)

Účelom tohto opravného návrhu bolo začleniť do rozpočtu na rok 2021 aktualizácie príjmov, najmä súvisiace s vykonávaním rozhodnutia o vlastných zdrojoch. Návrh som podporil.
2021/10/19
2019 Discharge: EU general budget - Council and European Council (A9-0276/2021 - Pascal Durand)

Európsky parlament odmietol udeliť absolutórium Rade a Európskej Rade za rok 2019, a to z dôvodu nedostatočného poskytnutia informácií o opatreniach prijatých Radou napr. na posilnenie etických hodnôt, bezúhonnosti, vyhýbaniu sa konfliktu záujmov či transparentnosti pri plnení rozpočtu Rady. Bolo by žiaduce, aby sa táto pätová situácia, v ktorej sa obe inštitúcie nachádzajú už od roku 2011, čoskoro vyriešila.
2021/10/19
Credit servicers and credit purchasers (A9-0003/2021 - Esther de Lange, Irene Tinagli)

Za riešenie nesplácaných úverov sú v prvom rade zodpovedné úverové inštitúcie a členské štáty. Avšak, berúc do úvahy vzájomnú prepojenosť bankového a finančného systému v rámci Únie, bolo potrebné vytvoriť komplexnejšiu stratégiu s cieľom zabrániť vzniku systémových rizík spojených s nesplácanými úvermi. Správu som podporil.
2021/10/19
Farm to Fork Strategy (A9-0271/2021 - Anja Hazekamp, Herbert Dorfmann)

Stojíme pred výzvou, ako vyprodukovať dostatok potravín zodpovedajúcim rastúcej životnej úrovni s ohľadom na životné prostredie. Prechod na ekologické poľnohospodárstvo však musí ísť ruka v ruke s ekonomickým poľnohospodárstvom.Táto oblasť musí byť dostatočne atraktívna a výnosná, aby prilákala mladých farmárov, ktorí sa budú chcieť v tejto oblasti realizovať. Súhlasím s obsahom správy, že ekologická a ekonomická udržateľnosť sa dá zabezpečiť len prostredníctvom inovácií a technológií, ako aj prijímaním takých politík a legislatívy, ktoré budú zohľadňovať lepšie využitie pôdy, vyššie štandardy pre chov zvierat, zabezpečenie potravinovej bezpečnosti, zamedzenie plytvaniu potravín či nekalých praktík v potravinárskych dodávateľských reťazcoch.
2021/10/19
Protecting workers from asbestos (A9-0275/2021 - Nikolaj Villumsen)

Azbest, i napriek zákazu jeho používania, stále možno nájsť v strojoch, palivových nádržiach, tuneloch, chodbách, potrubiach vo verejných a v súkromných rozvodných sieťach vody, a najmä v budovách vrátane mnohých verejných a súkromných. Mnohí pracovníci nevyhnutne nerozpoznávajú pri rekonštrukčných či demolačných prácach jeho prítomnosť, čo má škodlivé účinky na ich zdravie. Ich účinná ochrana, ako aj opatrenia týkajúce sa narábania s azbestovým odpadom tvoria obsah tejto správy, ktorú som podporil.
2021/10/19
Europe’s Media in the Digital Decade (A9-0278/2021 - Dace Melbārde)

Pandémia hlboko zasiahla kultúru a kreatívny sektor, ktorého neoddeliteľnou súčasťou sú aj odvetvia spravodajských médií a audiovízie. Dopyt po overených informáciách a správach sa výrazne zvýšil, a preto je potrebné urýchliť oživenie, transformáciu a odolnosť mediálneho priemyslu. Kľúčom k uvoľneniu tohto skutočného potenciálu bude digitálna transformácia. Správu som podporil.
2021/10/19
The effectiveness of Member States' use of EU Solidarity Fund money in cases of natural disasters (A9-0273/2021 - Corina Crețu)

Správa sa zaoberá otázkou, ako efektívne boli finančné prostriedky z Fondu solidarity vynaložené a ako boli v krízových situáciách, ako sú prírodné katastrofy, vykonávané príslušné kontroly.
2021/10/19
The situation of artists and the cultural recovery in the EU (A9-0283/2021 - Monica Semedo)

Pandémia hlboko zasiahla umelcov v kultúrnom a kreatívnom sektore, hlavne čo sa týka ich príjmu a sociálneho zabezpečenia. Verím, že prijatím tejto správy, ktorá má ambíciu ponúknuť európsky status umelca a stanoviť spoločný rámec pre pracovné podmienky a minimálne štandardy spoločné pre všetky krajiny EÚ, sa podarí posilniť ich postavenie tak, aby kultúra bola naďalej hybnou silou rozvoja našich spoločností.
2021/10/19
EU-Taiwan political relations and cooperation (A9-0265/2021 - Charlie Weimers)

V správe sme vyjadrili znepokojenie nad vzrastajúcim napätím v Taiwanskom prielive, v ktorom Čína posilňuje svoju vojenskú prítomnosť. Taiwan naďalej ostáva kľúčovým partnerom pre EÚ aj v oblasti obchodných a hospodárskych vzťahov.
2021/10/20
General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2022 - all sections (A9-0281/2021 - Karlo Ressler, Damian Boeselager)

V roku 2022 by sa Únia a jej členské štáty mali ďalej zotavovať z hospodárskej, sociálnej a zdravotnej krízy spôsobenej pandémiou ochorenia COVID-19. Už teraz je zrejmé, že ekonomický dopad pandémie je v členských štátoch nerovnomerný, a preto sa predpokladá aj rozdielna rýchlosť obnovy. Týmito a súvisiacimi prioritami sa zaoberá správa o návrhu všeobecného rozpočtu EÚ na rok 2022, ktorú som podporil.
2021/10/20
Insurance of motor vehicles (A9-0035/2019 - Dita Charanzová)

Správa objasňuje rozsah uvedenej smernice vrátane toho, ktoré vozidlá podliehajú povinnému poisteniu a aké by malo byť ich poistné krytie.
2021/10/21
Joint Undertakings under Horizon Europe (A9-0246/2021 - Maria da Graça Carvalho)

Deväť inštitucionalizovaných európskych partnerstiev bude zohrávať významnú úlohu v kľúčových technologických oblastiach pri dosahovaní strategických cieľov v rámci programu Horizont Európa. Konkrétne pôjde o urýchľovanie prechodu k ekologickej, klimatickej, neutrálnej a digitálnej Európe. Zároveň budú zvyšovať odolnosť a konkurencieschopnosť európskeho priemyslu.
2021/10/21
An EU strategy to reduce methane emissions (A9-0277/2021 - Maria Spyraki)

Správa zdôrazňuje význam zníženia emisií metánu v sektore energetiky, poľnohospodárstva a odpadového hospodárstva aj prostredníctvom legislatívy, podporou inovácií a zavádzaním nových technológií.
2021/10/21
UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, the UK (COP26) (B9-0521/2021)

Máme pred sebou neistú budúcnosť aj z pohľadu klimatických zmien. Výkyvy počasia, ako ničivé tornáda či povodne, sa nevyhýbajú ani nášmu regiónu. Je preto nevyhnutné od rétoriky prejsť ku konkrétnym opatreniam a tie naliehavo implementovať. Je to výzva, ktorá sa týka všetkých 160 krajín, a preto konferencia OSN COP26 v Glasgowe bude mať v tomto ohľade zásadný význam.
2021/10/21
Pandora Papers: implications on the efforts to combat money laundering, tax evasion and avoidance (B9-0527/2021, RC B9-0530/2021, B9-0530/2021, B9-0531/202)

Pandora Papers sú len ďalším dôkazom toho, ako boj proti praniu špinavých peňazí, daňovým únikom a vyhýbaniu sa daňovým povinnostiam nezvládame. Je najvyšší čas, aby orgány členských krajín začali dôkladné vyšetrovanie každého protiprávneho konania odhaleného v rámci Pandora Papers, ktoré sa týka ich krajiny, a aby súčasťou týchto vyšetrovaní bolo aj preverenie všetkých uvedených osôb.
2021/10/21
The Rule of law crisis in Poland and the primacy of EU law (B9-0532/2021, B9-0533/2021, B9-0539/2021)

Vstupom do Európskej únie prijíma na seba každý členský štát pravidlá, ktoré sa zaväzuje dodržiavať. Pravidlá však obsahujú klauzulu o tom, že každý členský štát si zachová svoju zvrchovanosť. Rozhodnutie poľského Ústavného súdu prináša chaos a rozkol, ktorý nabúrava deliace línie medzi kompetenciami Únie a členského štátu.V tejto veci je potrebné dodať, že súdna moc v Poľsku je dlhodobo označovaná európskymi inštitúciami za spolitizovanú. Podobný príklad sme mali na Slovensku, kedy slovenské súdy prijímali rozsudky či uznesenia na objednávku.V tomto spore je dnes najdôležitejšie myslieť na ľudí, ktorí v Poľsku žijú a budú žiť, či už tam bude taká alebo onaká vláda. Politika a politické záujmy v tomto spore musia ísť bokom, pretože z tohto sporu ťažia iba tí, ktorí chcú vidieť Úniu zraniteľnú a slabú.
2021/10/21
Situation in Tunisia (RC-B9-0523/2021, B9-0523/2021, B9-0524/2021, B9-0525/2021, B9-0526/2021, B9-0528/2021, B9-0529/2021)

Tunisko prechádza náročným obdobím. Uznesenie naliehavo vyzýva tuniského prezidenta Kaísa Saída, aby obnovil demokratický poriadok v krajine v rámci dialógu a čo najskôr navrátil štátne inštitúcie k ich fungovaniu, vrátane národného parlamentu.
2021/10/21
2019 Discharge: European Border and Coast Guard Agency (A9-0270/2021 - Ryszard Czarnecki)

Európska agentúra pre pohraničnú a pobrežnú stráž dostala absolutórium za rok 2019.
2021/10/21
Disclosure of income tax information by certain undertakings and branches (A9-0305/2021 - Evelyn Regner, Ibán García Del Blanco)

Cieľom tejto správy je zamedziť vyhýbaniu sa dani z príjmov európskymi a mimoeurópskymi spoločnosťami, ktoré podnikajúv Európe a ktorých celosvetový konsolidovaný čistý obrat presahuje 750 miliónov EUR.Týmto návrhom sa nezavádzajú žiadne povinnosti pre malé a stredné podniky.
2021/11/11
European Partnership on Metrology (A9-0242/2021 - Maria da Graça Carvalho)

Slovensko, podobne ako ostatné krajiny Európskej únie, je súčasťou európskeho partnerstva v oblasti metrológie. Cieľom tohto partnerstva je pružnejším spôsobom reagovať na novodobé spoločenské výzvy súvisiace so zavádzaním politík, noriem a predpisov, okrem iného aj v digitálnej, hospodárskej, priemyselnej a environmentálnej oblasti.
2021/11/11
European Union Agency for Asylum (A8-0392/2016 - Elena Yoncheva)

Cieľom tohto nariadenia, ktorým sa zriaďuje agentúra EÚ pre azyl, je zlepšiť uplatňovanie azylovej politiky v rámci EÚ premenou súčasného Európskeho podporného úradu pre azyl (EASO) na plnohodnotnú agentúru.Táto agentúra bude poskytovať zvýšenú operačnú a technickú pomoc členským štátom i pri posudzovaní žiadostí o medzinárodnú ochranu.
2021/11/11
Strengthening democracy, media freedom and pluralism in the EU (A9-0292/2021 - Tiemo Wölken, Roberta Metsola)

Táto správa poukazuje na čoraz častejší fenomén s ktorým sa stretávame na Slovensku i v ostatných krajinách EÚ a v zahraničí. Týka sa zastrašovania, fyzických útokov na novinárov, ktorí vykonávaním svojej práce poukazujú na zneužívanie moci, korupciu, porušovanie ľudských práv či inú trestnú činnosť. Taktiež sa dotýka strategických žalôb proti verejnej účasti, ktorých cieľom je kriminalizácia novinárov či iných aktérov predstavujúcich verejnosť s cieľom obmedziť slobodu prejavu a právo na informácie. Tento trend nemá nič spoločné s uplatňovaním demokracie a zásad právneho štátu. Je preto potrebné prijať účinné opatrenia, ktoré sú spomenuté i v tejto správe, ktoré by mali novinárom, ich zdrojom, ako aj iným aktérom zastupujúcich verejnosť poskytnúť účinnú ochranu ich zdravia, životov a ostatných legitímnych práv.
2021/11/11
The European Education Area: a shared holistic approach (A9-0291/2021 - Michaela Šojdrová)

Európsky vzdelávací priestor zdôrazňuje väčšiu formu spolupráce v oblasti vzdelávania v rámci Európy ako aj mimo nej.Zameriava sa na výmenu osvedčených postupov, preklenutie existujúcich prekážok, novodobú digitalizáciu, zabezpečenie kvalitného, inkluzívneho a dostupného vzdelávania, pričom obsah vzdelávania a vyučovacie metódy zostávajú v kompetencii členských štátov.
2021/11/11
Statute and funding of European political parties and foundations (A9-0294/2021 - Charles Goerens, Rainer Wieland)

Obsahom tejto hodnotiacej správy sú zmeny, ktoré je potrebné vykonať v štatúte a systémoch financovania európskych politických strán a nadácií, ktoré by mali byť súčasťou legislatívneho návrhu, ktorý má Európska komisia predložiť do konca tohto roka.
2021/11/11
Common agricultural policy - support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States and financed by the EAGF and by the EAFRD (A8-0200/2019 - Peter Jahr)

Hoci reforma spoločnej poľnohospodárskej politiky obsahuje mnohé pozitívne opatrenia, nie je v nej stropovanie poľnohospodárskych platieb, ktoré považujem za kľúčové v boji proti zneužívaniu agrodotácií, preto som sa pri hlasovaní o tejto správe zdržal.
2021/11/23
EU sports policy: assessment and possible ways forward (A9-0318/2021 - Tomasz Frankowski)

Šport je jedným z nástrojov, ktorý zbližuje a ruší akékoľvek bariéry. Je nutné, aby sa i v tejto oblasti myslelo na prvok inkluzívnosti. Šport musí byť oblasťou dostupnou pre každého.
2021/11/23
2022 budgetary procedure: joint text (A9-0326/2021 - Karlo Ressler, Damian Boeselager)

Som rád, že sa nám podarilo dosiahnuť zhodu a schváliť rozpočet EU na rok 2022.
2021/11/24
A European strategy for critical raw materials (A9-0280/2021 - Hildegard Bentele)

Dopyt po kritických surovinách, ako sú grafit, nikel či kobalt, je veľký a neustále sa zvyšuje. Európske ambície v oblasti klímy sú taktiež nastavené vysoko. Preto je dôležité nájsť správnu rovnováhu pri ich ťažbe s ohľadom na životné prostredie a vydať sa cestou efektívnejšej recyklácie.
2021/11/24
The revision of the Financial Regulation in view of the entry into force of the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework (A9-0295/2021 - Nils Ušakovs, Monika Hohlmeier)

Táto správa, mimo iného poukazuje na prepojenosť zásad právneho štátu so zásadami správneho finančného riadenia.
2021/11/24
A Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe (A9-0317/2021 - Dolors Montserrat)

Aj koronakríza ukázala, že potrebujeme jednotný a koordinovaný postup aj vo farmaceutickej oblasti. Nová farmaceutická stratégia by mala byť prijatá v roku 2022. Dovtedy je nutné urobiť revíziu právnych predpisov a vyriešiť problémy, akým je napr. prístup ku liekom. Považujem to za kľúčovú prioritu.
2021/11/24
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2021/001 ES/País Vasco metal – Spain (A9-0319/2021 - Eider Gardiazabal Rubial)

Správa sa týka mobilizácie Európskeho fondu na prispôsobenie sa globalizácii na podporu opätovného začlenenia 300 presídlených pracovníkov na trh práce po ukončení činností v kovopriemysle. Správu som podporil.
2021/11/25
Legal migration policy and law (A9-0314/2021 - Abir Al-Sahlani)

EÚ musí zlepšiť možnosti legálnej migrácie pracovnej sily do Únie, pričom musí zohľadniť aj to, že trhy práce členských štátov sú odlišné a čelia rôznym druhom nedostatku pracovnej sily a výzvam.
2021/11/25
European Year of Youth 2022 (A9-0322/2021 - Sabine Verheyen)

Mnoho mladých ľudí dnes trpí strachom o svoje zdravie, život ale i neistotou z budúcnosti. Treba ich povzbudiť, dať im vízie, načúvať im. V tomto ohľade Európsky rok mládeže môže zohrať dôležitú úlohu. Je však potrebné, aby sa o ňom dozvedelo čo najviac mladých ľudí, aj tých s obmedzenými príležitosťami a zo znevýhodneného prostredia, aby sa tak do jeho aktivít mohlo zapojiť čo najviac mladých ľudí, z každej vrstvy a prostredia.
2021/12/14
Combating gender-based violence: cyberviolence (A9-0338/2021 - Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi, Sylwia Spurek)

Obchodovanie s ľuďmi v online priestore, zverejňovanie porna z pomsty, online nenávistné prejavy proti ženám, to sú len niektoré formy prezentujúce kybernetické násilie na ženách. Doteraz tento pojem kybernetického násilia nebol pojmovo vymedzený, preto neboli proti nemu prijaté právne predpisy na úrovni EÚ, ani na úrovni členských štátov. Ten čas nastal a je dôležité sa tomu venovať. Žiaľ, s nastupujúcimi technologickými trendami vznikajú aj nové výzvy, ktoré treba riešiť.
2021/12/14
Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to Croatia (A9-0343/2021 - Karlo Ressler)

Správa, ktorú som podporil, sa týka mobilizácie Fondu solidarity Európskej únie na poskytnutie finančnej pomoci Chorvátsku po sérii zemetrasení medzi 28. decembrom 2020 a 21. februárom 2021.
2021/12/14
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2021/003 IT/Porto Canale - Italy (A9-0345/2021 - Janusz Lewandowski)

Taliansko zaslalo žiadosť o finančný príspevok z Európskeho fondu na prispôsobenie sa globalizácii na pomoc 190 pracovníkom, ktorí prišli o zamestnanie v dôsledku prepúšťania v spoločnosti Porto Industriale di Cagliari SpA v Taliansku. Európska komisia po posúdení dospela k záveru, že táto žiadosť je v súlade s uplatniteľnými ustanoveniami. Správu som podporil.
2021/12/14
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2021/002 IT/Air Italy - Italy (A9-0346/2021 - Janusz Lewandowski)

Taliansko požiadalo o finančný príspevok z Európskeho fondu na prispôsobenie sa globalizácii po prepustení 466 pracovníkov spoločnosti Air Italy SpA. Žiadosť bola posúdená Európskou komisiou, ktorá dospela k záveru, že je v súlade s uplatniteľnými ustanoveniami. Správu som podporil.
2021/12/14
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2021/004 ES/Aragón automotive - Spain (A9-0344/2021- Esteban González Pons)

Španielsko podalo žiadosť o finančný príspevok z Európskeho fondu na prispôsobenie sa globalizácii na pomoc 592 pracovníkom, ktorí prišli o zamestnanie v dôsledku prepúšťania v automobilovom odvetví v Aragónsku, Španielsku. Európska komisia po posúdení dospela k záveru, že žiadosť spĺňa uplatniteľné ustanovenia. Správu som podporil.
2021/12/14
Predictability for Member States and procedures for dispute resolution when making available the traditional, VAT and GNI based own resources (A9-0347/2021 - José Manuel Fernandes, Valérie Hayer)

Správa sa týka revízie nariadenia o sprístupňovaní vlastných zdrojov s cieľom riešiť niektoré výzvy v súvislosti so sprístupňovaním vlastných zdrojov založených na dani z pridanej hodnoty a hrubom národnom dôchodku. Správu som podporil.
2021/12/14
EU-US air transport agreement (A9-0335/2021 - Maria Grapini)

Dohoda prispieva ku transatlantickej konektivite medzi EU a USA, dotýka sa rôznych oblastí vrátane sociálnych i environmentálnych.
2021/12/14
EC/Gabon Fisheries Partnership Agreement: Implementing Protocol (A9-0316/2021 - Izaskun Bilbao Barandica)

Dohoda sa týka partnerstva v sektore rybolovu medzi Gabonskou republikou a Európskou úniou do roku 2026.
2021/12/14
International procurement instrument (A9-0337/2021 - Daniel Caspary)

Ide o medzinárodný nástroj verejného obstarávania, ktorý je autonómnym nástrojom EÚ na boj proti nekalým obchodným praktikám. Správu som podporil.
2021/12/14
Transitional provisions for certain in vitro diagnostic medical devices and deferred application of requirements for in-house devices (C9-0381/2021)

Cieľom návrhu, ktorý som podporil, je uľahčiť prechod od starej smernice k novému nariadeniu, ktoré prepracúva regulačný rámec pre diagnostické zdravotnícke pomôcky in vitro, ako sú testy na HIV, tehotenské testy alebo testy na SARS-CoV-2.
2021/12/15
Digital Markets Act (A9-0332/2021 - Andreas Schwab)

Ide o kľúčovú digitálnu legislatívu, určujúcu pravidlá pre spravodlivú hospodársku súťaž v online priestore, ich kontrolu zo strany EÚ a vnútroštátnych orgánov i sankcie vyplývajúce z ich nedodržania. Týka sa hlavne veľkých online platforiem, ktoré z dôvodu svojho dominantného postavenia majú tendenciu k nekalým obchodným praktikám.
2021/12/15
Equality between women and men in the European Union in 2018-2020 (A9-0315/2021 - Sandra Pereira)

Už dlhšiu dobu sa poukazuje na to, že existuje nerovnosť medzi mužmi a ženami na pracovnom trhu a v ich odmeňovaní. Myslím si, že sa v tejto oblasti dosiahol určitý pokrok k lepšiemu, hoci je pravdou, že stále je dosť toho, v čom sa treba zlepšovať. Mám na mysli vytváranie rovnakých príležitostí, podporovanie rodiny, slobodných matiek či rovnakého odmeňovania za tú istú prácu, bez ohľadu na to, či ju vykonal muž alebo žena.
2021/12/15
The impact of organised crime on own resources of the EU and on the misuse of EU funds (A9-0330/2021 - Tomáš Zdechovský)

Predmetná správa, ktorú som podporil, uvádza rôzne druhy podvodov spáchaných organizovaným zločinom, ktoré majú dosah na financie EÚ, od podvodov na príjmoch až po zneužívanie fondov spoločnej poľnohospodárskej politiky vrátane podvodov pri verejnom obstarávaní, v oblasti zdravotníckej infraštruktúry a podvodných činností súvisiacich s koronavírusom. Európska komisia, ako aj členské štáty musia využiť všetky nástroje na prevenciu, ako i odhaľovanie a sankcionovanie takýchto podvodov.
2021/12/15
Avoiding corruption, irregular spending and misuse of EU and national funds in case of emergency funds and crisis related spending areas (A9-0320/2021 - Michèle Rivasi)

Mechanizmus na podporu obnovy a odolnosti s prostriedkami v objeme viac ako 670 miliárd EUR a REACT-EU s prostriedkami v objeme viac ako 50 miliárd EUR sú účinnými nástrojmi na pomoc krajinám EÚ pri obnove. Tento obrovský obnos EU financií však vytvára aj príležitosti na podvody a korupciu. Práve táto správa sa zaoberá opatreniami na predchádzanie podvodov a nezákonných činností pri správe vecí verejných.
2021/12/15
Implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (A9-0321/2021 - Seán Kelly)

Budovy sú zodpovedné za 36 % celkových emisií skleníkových plynov a sektor renovácie budov je jednou z kľúčových oblastí na dosiahnutie klimatickej neutrality v EÚ. Cieľom tejto správy je urýchliť renováciu existujúcich budov do roku 2050 a podporiť modernizáciu všetkých budov pomocou inteligentných technológií.
2021/12/15
Challenges and prospects for multilateral weapons of mass destruction arms control and disarmament regimes (A9-0324/2021 - Sven Mikser)

Všetci sme znepokojení zhoršujúcim sa bezpečnostným prostredím v EÚ ako i na celom svete. V tejto súvislosti je dôležité trvať na základných kameňoch globálnej bezpečnosti, ktorými sú účinná medzinárodná kontrola zbrojenia, odzbrojenie a režimy nešírenia zbraní hromadného ničenia.
2021/12/15
New orientations for the EU’s humanitarian action (A9-0328/2021 - Norbert Neuser)

Svet zahlcujú konflikty, prírodné katastrofy, zhoršujúce sa životné prostredie, pandémie, celosvetový nárast obyvateľstva, potravinová neistota, obmedzenie vodných zdrojov a mnohé iné humanitárne potreby.Z dôvodov ich zvyšujúceho sa počtu a rastúcej zložitosti je nutné humanitárnu pomoc nastaviť tak, aby bola efektívnejšia, cielenejšia, aby nebola roztrieštená a neduplikovala iné opatrenia.
2021/12/15
Cooperation on the fight against organised crime in the Western Balkans (A9-0298/2021 - Lukas Mandl)

Organizovaný zločin a korupcia poškodzujú záujmy občanov krajín západného Balkánu a vytvárajú prekážky demokratickým reformám a brzdia prístupový proces. Majú negatívne vplyvy na bezpečnosť a stabilitu členských štátov EÚ. Vzájomná spolupráca je kľúčom k účinnému boju proti týmto negatívnym fenoménom.
2021/12/15
Deliberations of the Committee on Petitions in 2020 (A9-0323/2021 - Gheorghe Falcă)

V roku 2020 dostal Európsky parlament 1 573 petícií, čo predstavuje nárast o 15,9 %. Týmito petíciami sa zaoberal Výbor pre petície, ktorý zohráva zásadnú úlohu pri ochrane a podpore práv občanov EÚ a osôb s pobytom v EÚ. Vysoký počet petícií vyjadruje znepokojenie občanov aj v súvislosti s ohrozením verejného zdravia a sociálno-ekonomickou krízou v dôsledku vypuknutia pandémie ochorenia COVID-19. Správa hodnotí tento stav a zároveň zdôrazňuje potrebu užšej spolupráce s ostatnými výbormi Parlamentu. Správu som podporil.
2021/12/16
European framework for employees' participation rights and the revision of the European Works Council Directive (A9-0331/2021 - Gabriele Bischoff)

Dnes čelíme mnohým výzvam, ako je digitalizácia či transformácia na zelenú ekonomiku. Tieto výzvy majú a budú mať priamy vplyv na tvorbu pracovných miest. Je preto potrebné, aby zamestnanci boli zapájaní do rozhodovacích procesov na pracovisku a mohli prinášať svoje pohľady do rozhodovania. Len tak je možné dosiahnuť pozitívnu a efektívnu spoločenskú zmenu, ku ktorej všetci smerujeme.
2021/12/16
MeToo and harassment – the consequences for the EU institutions (B9-0587/2021)

Uznesenie sa zaoberá sexuálnym obťažovaním a konkrétnymi opatreniami na prevenciu a boj proti nemu v rámci Európskeho parlamentu a inštitúcií. Vyzýva na prijatie opatrení na zabezpečenie vykonávania „nulovej tolerancie voči obťažovaniu“. To v sebe zahŕňa preventívne opatrenia, školenia, ako aj kampane na zvyšovanie povedomia.
2021/12/16
Situation at the Ukrainian border and in Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine (B9-0593/2021, B9-0594/2021, B9-0595/2021, B9-0596/2021, B9-0597/2021, B9-0598/2021)

Situácia na ukrajinských hraniciach je znepokojivá. Napätie na hraniciach vzrastá a môže veľmi rýchlo prejsť do vojnového otvoreného konfliktu. Dnes len málokto vie odhadnúť myšlienkové pochody Putina. Je nutné byť na pozore a naďalej vyvíjať maximálne diplomatické úsilie o odvrátenie tejto vojnovej hrozby. Rezolúciu som podporil.
2021/12/16
Implementation of the Kimberley Process Certification scheme (B9-0591/2021)

Certifikačná schéma Kimberleyského procesu sa vzťahuje na záväzky v medzinárodnom obchode s neopracovanými diamantmi. Nie vždy sa darí úspešne ju implementovať, nakoľko sa na trh stále dostávajú diamanty, ktoré sú spojené s porušovaním ľudských práv, ako je nútená práca detí, či inou trestnou činnosťou páchanou na ľuďoch či životnom prostredí.
2021/12/16
European Medicines Agency (A9-0216/2021 - Nicolás González Casares)

Pandémia COVID-19 poukázala na nedostatok účinných liekov, zdravotníckych pomôcok, ale i na množstvo štrukturálnych obmedzení, ktoré bránili Únii a členským krajinám účinne reagovať na výzvy, ktorým, žiaľ, neustále čelíme. Európska agentúra pre lieky zohráva kľúčovú úlohu pri zabezpečení lepšej pripravenosti pre obdobné situácie ohrozujúce verejné zdravie, na to je však potrebné posilniť jej fungovanie.
2022/01/19
Digital Services Act (A9-0356/2021 - Christel Schaldemose)

Technologickí giganti si vytvorili v online priestore vlastný svet, vlastné pravidlá, ktoré spochybňujú čestné a prísne princípy ochrany spotrebiteľov. Online priestor priniesol klamstvá, hoaxy, šírenie nenávisti. Ak chceme ochrániť občanov, musíme zabrániť, aby sa lži ďalej takto ľahko a rýchlo šírili. Každý nezákonný obsah musí byť odstránený, a to okamžite. Zároveň chceme zaviesť možnosť odškodnenia za škody, ktoré digitálne platformy spôsobia, ak nerešpektujú svoje povinnosti. Správu som podporil.
2022/01/20
Protection of animals during transport (Recommendation) (B9-0057/2022)

Zvieratá počas prepravy sú počas dlhých hodín, často v nepredstaviteľných podmienkach vystavené utrpeniu, čo má zásadný vplyv aj na kvalitu mäsa, ktoré následne konzumujeme. Je dobré, že o tejto problematike sa začalo otvorene hovoriť a prijali sa odporúčania, ktoré by mali takémuto zaobchádzaniu so zvieratami zabrániť.
2022/01/20
Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fisheries Resources in the North Pacific Ocean: accession of the European Union (A9-0008/2022 - Bert-Jan Ruissen)

Pristúpením k dohovoru by sa mal podporiť jednotný prístup Únie v otázke ochrany svetových oceánov a posilniť by sa mal jej záväzok dlhodobej ochrany a udržateľného využívania celosvetových rybolovných zdrojov. Návrh som podporil.
2022/02/14
Challenges for urban areas in the post-COVID-19 era (A9-0352/2021 - Katalin Cseh)

Správa sa zaoberá niektorými z najvážnejších výziev mestských oblastí v období po pandémii COVID-19. Ponúka súbor odporúčaní vo viacerých oblastiach, medzi ktoré patria: investície a reformy, udržateľný mestský rozvoj, zelená a digitálna transformácia, mestské plánovanie a riešenia mobility, ako aj integrácia znevýhodnených skupín a dostupnosť bývania. Správu som podporil.
2022/02/15
Impact of national tax reforms on the EU economy (A9-0348/2021 - Markus Ferber)

Správa vyzýva na lepšiu koordináciu vnútroštátnych daňových reforiem a taktiež zdôrazňuje osobitnú situáciu malých a stredných podnikov, ktoré trpia najmä slabou koordináciou vnútroštátnych daňových opatrení. Správu som podporil.
2022/02/15
Objection pursuant to Rule 111(3): Acceptance period of vaccination certificates issued in the EU Digital COVID Certificate format indicating the completion of the primary vaccination series (B9-0092/2022)

Platnosť certifikátov Covid, ktoré potvrdzujú ukončenie prvého cyklu očkovania, vyprší po 270 dňoch.
2022/02/15
Catch documentation programme for bluefin tuna (A9-0172/2021- Gabriel Mato)

V správe sa stanovujú pravidlá pre dokumentácie úlovkov tuniaka modroplutvého s cieľom identifikovať pôvod všetkých tuniakov modroplutvých.
2022/02/15
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund – application EGF/2021/005 FR/AIRBUS – France (A9-0013/2022 - Valérie Hayer)

Cieľom Európskeho fondu na prispôsobenie sa globalizácii je poskytnúť dodatočnú podporu pracovníkom, ktorí utrpeliv dôsledku globalizácie a technologických a environmentálnych zmien. Predmetná žiadosť, ktorá bola schválená sa týkala pomoci pre 508 pracovníkov, ktorí prišli o zamestnanie v leteckej spoločnosti Airbus Francúzsko.
2022/02/15
European Central Bank – annual report 2021 (A9-0351/2021 - Dimitrios Papadimoulis)

Správa pozitívne zhodnocuje úlohu, ktorú Európska centrálna banka zohrala v oblasti menovej politiky v čase zdravotnej núdze, počas pandémie COVID-19. Taktiež sa zmieňuje o spustení projektu digitálneho eura a tiež kľúčovej úlohe malých a stredných podnikov ako chrbtovej kosti hospodárstva EÚ.
2022/02/15
Implementation report on on-farm animal welfare (A9-0296/2021 - Jérémy Decerle)

Správa sa zaoberá implementáciou právnych predpisov EÚ o dobrých životných podmienkach zvierat určených na výrobu potravín. Zameriava sa na niekoľko smerníc týkajúcich sa ochrany zvierat chovaných na hospodárske účely, napr. nosníc, kurčiat či ošípaných. V správe sa uvádza, že formulácia súčasnej legislatívy znemožňuje náležitú analýzu jej implementácie. Komisia by mala aktualizovať tieto smernice, aby boli účinnejšie, nie sprísniť pravidlá, ale poskytnúť väčšiu jasnosť a zachádzať do podrobností, a tak zabezpečiť, aby ich členské štáty vykladali jednotnejším spôsobom. Správu som podporil.
2022/02/15
Activities of the European Ombudsman – annual report 2020 (A9-0342/2021 - Eleonora Evi)

Niet pochýb o tom, že Úrad Európskeho ombudsmana v roku 2020 bol pod značným tlakom z dôvodu pandémie COVID 19.Len na ilustráciu stojí za zmienku, že sa zaoberal takmer 2 200 sťažnosťami a začal 370 vyšetrovaní. Taktiež spustil niekoľko strategických iniciatív, ako je transparentnosť úlohy Európskej komisie v reakcii EÚ na krízu COVID-19 či transparentnosť opatrení Európskej investičnej banky v reakcii na krízu COVID-19 a mnohé iné. Avšak text správy obsahoval aj niektoréz politicky ladených požiadaviek súvisiacich s budúcim výkonom činnosti Úradu a nie činnosťami za rok 2020, s ktorými som sa nestotožňoval, preto som správu nepodporil.
2022/02/15
A European strategy for offshore renewable energy (A9-0339/2021 - Morten Petersen)

Mnohé členské štáty zaostávajú v nevyhnutnom prechode na obnoviteľné zdroje na mori. Správa zdôrazňuje naliehavosťzlepšenia a rozšírenia existujúcej infraštruktúry. Správu som podporil.
2022/02/15
Assessment of the implementation of Article 50 TEU (A9-0357/2021 - Danuta Maria Hübner)

Správa hodnotí vykonávanie článku 50 Zmluvy o EÚ, ktorý stanovuje ustanovenia o procese vystúpenia z EÚ. V tejto súvislosti analyzuje spôsob, akým inštitúcie EÚ vykladali a uplatňovali ustanovenia článku 50 Zmluvy o EÚ, a spôsob, akým sa podľa týchto ustanovení viedol postup vystúpenia Spojeného kráľovstva z EÚ. Správu som podporil.
2022/02/15
Rail: prolongation of temporary levying of charges - COVID-19 (C9-0001/2022)

V návrhu, ktorý som podporil, ide o predĺženie obdobia, počas ktorého sa členským štátom umožňuje povoliť železničným podnikom znížiť poplatky za prístup k železničnej infraštruktúre, vzdať sa ich alebo ich odložiť. Pôvodne toto obdobie malo trvať do 31. decembra 2021. Nakoľko však negatívny vplyv pandémie COVID-19 na železničnú dopravu naďalej pretrváva a hrozí, že železničné podniky budú naďalej zasiahnuté, spomínané obdobie sa predĺžilo do 30. júna 2022.
2022/02/16
Macro-financial assistance to Ukraine(C9-0028/2022)

Cieľom pôžičky vo výške 1,2 miliardy je poskytnúť Ukrajine rýchlu podporu v situácii akútnej krízy a posilniť jej ekonomickú odolnosť. Návrh som podporil.
2022/02/16
Implementation of the Toy Safety Directive (A9-0349/2021 - Brando Benifei)

Digitalizácia prenikla aj do oblasti výroby hračiek. To so sebou prináša nové výzvy a riziká, ktoré ďaleko prekračujú rámec koncepcie zdravia a bezpečnosti našich detí. I z tohto dôvodu správa konštatuje, že je nutné novelizovať smernicu o bezpečnosti hračiek z roku 2009, ktorá je stále v platnosti.
2022/02/16
Strengthening Europe in the fight against cancer (A9-0001/2022 - Véronique Trillet-Lenoir)

Keďže som sám toto zákerné ochorenie prekonal, tak viem, aká je dôležitá skorá diagnostika a rýchla a účinná liečba, ktorá bola dlhodobo na Slovensku zanedbávaná aj z dôvodu neefektívneho hospodárenia v zdravotníctve.Je neakceptovateľné, že prístup k diagnostike, ako aj k samotnej liečbe, je v členských krajinách Európskej únie nerovný. Nemôže sa stať, že onkologický pacient na Slovensku sa musel niekedy kvôli chorobe zadlžiť a hľadať odbornú pomoc v zahraničí.
2022/02/16
Implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2021 (A9-0354/2021 - David McAllister)

Správa hodnotí výzvy zahraničnej a bezpečnostnej politiky za rok 2021. Tak ako sa uvádza v správe, v tejto oblasti je dôležité, aby EÚ na globálnej scéne vystupovala jednotne.
2022/02/16
Implementation of the common security and defence policy – annual report 2021 (A9-0358/2021 - Nathalie Loiseau)

Správa dôrazne odsudzuje rozmiestňovanie ruskej armády na Ukrajine a v jej okolí, ako aj požiadavku Kremľa zastaviť ďalšie rozširovanie NATO a pretvoriť európsku bezpečnostnú štruktúru založenú na myšlienke „sfér vplyvu“.Taktiež zdôrazňuje nové hrozby, ktorým Európa čelí, vrátane ekonomického nátlaku, dezinformačných kampaní, zasahovania do volieb, inštrumentalizácie migračných tokov a hybridných vojen zameraných na zastrašovanie a destabilizáciu EÚ.Je preto naliehavo potrebné vytvoriť skutočnú Európsku bezpečnostnú a obrannú úniu, ktorá bude zahŕňať všetky vojenské a civilné bezpečnostné aspekty. Správu som podporil.
2022/02/16
Human rights and democracy in the world – annual report 2021 (A9-0353/2021 - María Soraya Rodríguez Ramos)

Vo svete možno čoraz viac pozorovať oslabenie v oblasti ľudských práv a demokracie. Deje sa tak z viacerých dôvodov. Pandémia COVID tomu v nemalej miere prispela, ale sú tu aj autokratické režimy, ktoré sú na vzostupe. Správa taktiež poukazuje na prepojenie medzi ľudskými právami a zdravým životným prostredím a klimatické zmeny označuje ako jednuz najväčších hrozieb pre ľudské práva našej generácie a budúcich generácií. Správu som podporil.
2022/02/16
Corruption and human rights (A9-0012/2022 - Katalin Cseh)

Korupcia ovplyvňuje takmer všetky aspekty našej spoločnosti. Podkopáva dodržiavanie ľudských práv, zásady právneho štátu, demokraciu . EÚ v tejto sfére má taktiež čo doháňať. Musí viac popracovať na vytvorení efektívnejšej protikorupčnej stratégii.
2022/02/16
Tackling non-tariff and non-tax barriers in the single market (A9-0336/2021 - Kosma Złotowski)

Mnohé prekážky, ktoré majú vplyv na jednotný trh, pochádzajú z nesprávneho alebo neúplného uplatňovania právnych predpisov EÚ, sťaženého prístupu k potrebným informáciám alebo z jednostranných opatrení politík členských štátov. To má za následok vytváranie prekážok, ktoré bránia slobodnému pohybu tovaru a služieb.
2022/02/16
Empowering European youth: post-pandemic employment and social recovery (B9-0091/2022)

Neistota a strach, to je to, čo mladých ľudí dnes ubíja. Odstrániť ich neistotu a strach však môžeme len vtedy, keď ich viac budeme zapájať do rozhodovacích procesov súvisiacich s ich budúcnosťou vrátane politík týkajúcich sa zamestnanosti po pandémii a sociálnych istôt.
2022/02/16
Protection of workers from the risks relating to exposure to carcinogens, mutagens and reprotoxins at work (A9-0114/2021 - Stefania Zambelli)

Cieľom navrhovanej smernice je ochrana pracovníkov pred ohrozením ich zdravia a bezpečnosti v dôsledku expozície karcinogénmi alebo mutagénmi na pracovisku. Správu som podporil.
2022/02/17
The EU priorities for the 66th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (B9-0099/2022)

66. zasadnutia Komisie OSN pre postavenie žien sa uskutoční od 14. do 25. marca 2022. V tejto súvislosti si EÚ stanovila priority, ktoré majú napomôcť posilneniu ich postavenia.
2022/02/17
Regional economic accounts for agriculture (A9-0282/2021 - Petros Kokkalis)

Uvedená správa kladie dôraz na kvalitné a optimálne štatistické údaje na regionálnej úrovni ako kľúčového nástroja pre tvorbu politík súvisiacich s poľnohospodárstvom, najmä spoločnej poľnohospodárskej politiky EÚ. Samozrejme, ak sa budú dodržiavať zásady subsidiarity a proporcionality. Správu som podporil.
2022/03/08
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund – application EGF/2021/006 ES/Cataluña Automotive – Spain (A9-0038/2022 - Monika Vana)

Správa sa týka žiadosti Španielska o finančnú pomoc z Európskeho fondu na prispôsobenie sa globalizácii, pre zhruba 450 pracovníkov, ktorí prišli o zamestnanie v automobilovom odvetví v Katalánsku.
2022/03/08
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers - application EGF/2022/000 TA 2022 - Technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission (A9-0037/2022 - José Manuel Fernandes)

Správa sa týka poskytovania technickej pomoci Komisii vo požadovanej sume 290 000 EUR, čo predstavuje približne 0,14 % ročnej maximálnej sumy Európskeho fondu na prispôsobenie sa globalizácii. Táto suma je určená na pokrytie činností, ako sú zasadnutia expertnej skupiny, seminár o vytváraní sietí, informačné aktivity, monitorovanie a zber údajov. Správu som podporil.
2022/03/08
Shrinking space for civil society in Europe (A9-0032/2022 - Anna Júlia Donáth)

Správa sa zaoberá neľahkými podmienkami, ktorým dnes čelí občianska spoločnosť v celej Európe. Ich priestor sa zmenšuje, okrem iného aj pre nedostatok finančných zdrojov, právne, súdne a administratívne prekážky či kontroverzné opatrenia niektorých vlád a, samozrejme, i pre stále pretrvávajúcu pandémiu COVID-19.
2022/03/08
Role of culture, education, media and sport in the fight against racism (A9-0027/2022 - Salima Yenbou)

Som spoluautorom tejto správy, ktorej cieľom je napomôcť boju proti rasizmu, ktorý je hlboko zakorenený vo viacerých sférach nášho života. Je nutné ho vedieť pomenovať, odsúdiť, ale i prijať účinné opatrenia k jeho odstráneniu.
2022/03/08
Cohesion policy: reducing healthcare disparities and enhancing cross-border health cooperation (A9-0026/202 - Tomislav Sokol)

Správa sa zaoberá maximalizáciou vplyvu fondov kohéznej politiky s cieľom znížiť rozdiely v kvalite systémov zdravotnej starostlivosti v Európskej únii. Správu som podporil.
2022/03/08
Cohesion policy: promoting innovative and smart transformation and regional ICT connectivity (A9-0010/2022 - Cristina Maestre Martín De Almagro)

Táto správa hľadá stratégie na zosúladenie novej kohéznej politiky s digitálnou a zelenou transformáciou. Okrem iného kladie dôraz práve na chudobné regióny a v tejto súvislosti i na dôležitosť tvorby pracovných miest a sociálne a ekonomické začleňovanie. Správu som podporil.
2022/03/08
Tax-free shops situated in the French terminal of the Channel Tunnel (A9-0035/2022 - Irene Tinagli)

Po Brexite vzišla potreba ujasniť fungovanie bezcolných predajných umiestnených vo francúzskom termináli tunela pod Lamanšským prielivom. Ide o pozmeňujúce návrhy, a nie novú politiku. Správu som podporil.
2022/03/09
Rates of value added tax (A9-0036/2022 - Marek Belka)

Ide o rozšírenie zoznamu tovarov a služieb, pre ktoré sú teraz povolené znížené sadzby DPH. Je to jeden z krokov budovania ekologickejšej Európy, ale aj krokom, vďaka ktorému budú môcť členské štáty flexibilne znížiť DPH na základné výrobky, z čoho budú mať prospech domácnosti s nízkymi príjmami.
2022/03/09
Foreign interference in all democratic processes in the EU (A9-0022/2022 - Sandra Kalniete)

Šírenie dezinformácii, klamstiev s úmyslom prekrúcať pravdu, zavádzať a zastrašovať občanov je súčasťou hybridnej vojny, ktorú Rusko vedie i v kontexte jeho agresie proti Ukrajine. Ide o premyslené útoky s cieľom destabilizovať a manipulovať naše spoločnosti. EÚ musí vyvinúť oveľa väčšie úsilie ako doteraz, aby dokázala nielen odhaľovať, predchádzať, ale i uplatňovať sankcie proti takýmto útokom.
2022/03/09
Citizenship and residence by investment schemes (A9-0028/2022 - Sophia in 't Veld)

Nie je žiadnym tajomstvom, že pre niektoré krajiny udeľovanie európskeho občianstva výmenou za investície predstavuje lukratívny biznis. Korupcia, pranie špinavých peňazí, daňové úniky či s tým súvisiace bezpečnostné hrozby boli dlhodobo zanedbávané. V kontexte vojny na Ukrajine však nastal čas tomu urobiť koniec! Je totiž absurdné, aby ruskí oligarchovia, ktorí sú v prevažnej väčšine vlastníkmi týchto pasov, si na jednej strane užívali život a výhody v EÚ a na druhej strane podporovali Putina v jeho agresii proti Ukrajine, ktorá je koniec koncov nasmerovaná proti EÚ.
2022/03/09
Engaging with citizens: the right to petition and refer to the European Ombudsman, the European Citizens’ Initiative (A9-0018/2022 - Marie-Pierre Vedrenne)

Petičné právo, právo predložiť vec európskemu ombudsmanovi a európska iniciatíva občanov sú tri hlavné participatívne nástroje, ktoré umožňujú občanom EÚ ich účasť na demokratickom a politickom živote Únie. Správa kladie dôraz na posilňovanie týchto nástrojov, ktoré úzko súvisia i s posilňovaním európskeho občianstva. Správu som podporil.
2022/03/09
General Union Environment Action Programme to 2030 (A9-0203/2021 - Grace O'Sullivan)

Enviromentálny Akčný program Únie do roku 2030 predstavuje cielenejší a efektívnejší rámec. Jeho súčasťou sú i zjednodušené opatrenia a nižšia administratívna záťaž, čo ja len vítam, preto som to podporil.
2022/03/09
A new EU strategic framework on health and safety at work post 2020 (A9-0023/2022 - Marianne Vind)

Zdravie a bezpečnosť pri práci sa musí považovať za etickú a sociálnu povinnosť a za prísnu zákonnú požiadavku, ktorú musia podnikatelia spĺňať. Nový strategický plán sa uberá v tomto duchu, dokonca si kladie ambiciózny cieľ súvisiaci so zavedením prístupu nulovej úmrtnosti v súvislosti s pracovnými úrazmi a chorobami z povolania. Plán som podporil.
2022/03/09
Setting up a special committee on COVID-19 pandemic: lessons learned and recommendations for the future (B9-0139/2022)

V Európskom parlamente sme sa rozhodli zriadiť osobitný výbor, ktorý by sa zaoberal vyhodnotením doterajších poznatkov o pandémii COVID 19, prijatých opatreniach a pracoval na spoločných postupoch i do budúcnosti, i v oblasti vakcín,
2022/03/09
Rule of law and the consequences of the ECJ ruling (B9-0134/2022, B9-0135/2022, B9-0136/2022)

Rozsudok Súdneho dvora, že mechanizmus podmienenosti európskych fondov s právnym štátom je v súlade s právom EÚ. Jepotrebné zabezpečiť, aby peniaze európskych daňovníkov nekončili vo vreckách tých, ktorí spochybňujú spoločné hodnoty EÚ.
2022/03/09
European Semester for economic policy coordination: annual sustainable growth survey 2022 (A9-0034/2022 - Irene Tinagli)

Správa sa okrem iného zamýšľa nad barbarskou inváziou Ruska na Ukrajinu zdôraznením, že konflikt na Ukrajine a prísne sankcie voči Ruskej federácii budú mať nevyhnutne negatívne účinky na hospodárstvo EÚ. Je preto potrebné v rámci európskeho semestra nájsť prostriedky a spôsoby riešenia hospodárskych a sociálnych dôsledkov sankcií. Správu som podporil.
2022/03/10
Batteries and waste batteries (A9-0031/2022 - Simona Bonafè)

Navrhovanými pravidlami v správe sa má riadiť celý životný cyklus batérií, od ich návrhu, výroby až po koniec životnosti. Správu som podporil.
2022/03/10
Fair and simple taxation supporting the recovery strategy (A9-0024/2022 - Luděk Niedermayer)

V správe sa uvádzajú odporúčania na zamedzenie daňových únikov. S mnohými sa stotožňujem, okrem iného, ak chceme účinne predchádzať strate daňových príjmov na európskej úrovni, je potrebné zintenzívniť administratívnu spoluprácu medzi členskými štátmi a zvýšiť nielen kvantitu, ale hlavne kvalitu vymieňaných údajov. Správu som podporil.
2022/03/10
Refugees in Europe: CARE (C9-0057/2022)

Migračná kríza z dôvodu agresie Ruska na Ukrajine so sebou prináša aj záťaž na verejné rozpočty dotknutých krajín včítane Slovenska. Žiadna krajina nie je schopná to zvládnuť sama zo svojich verejných zdrojov. Práve balíček opatrení pod názvom CARE dáva členským štátom flexibilitu a umožňuje rýchle presmerovanie dostupných prostriedkov kohéznej politiky pre roky 2014 ‒ 2020 a využiť ich na núdzovú podporu pre utečencov, napr. na dočasné bývanie, vzdelanie, zdravotníctvo či distribúciu potravín.
2022/03/24
More flexible use of funds under the AMIF Regulations in light of the war in Ukraine (C9-0056/2022)

Utečencká kríza z dôvodu invázie Ruska na Ukrajinu vytvára opätovný tlak na finančné zdroje členských štátov na riešenie naliehavých potrieb v oblasti migrácie, riadenia hraníc a bezpečnosti, ktoré vzhľadom na povahu a rozmer krízy budú pretrvávať aj po roku 2022. Bolo preto potrebné predĺžiť obdobie vykonávania fondov v oblasti vnútorných záležitostí na roky 2014 – 2020 o jeden rok s cieľom umožniť členským štátom v plnej miere použiť všetky nevyčerpané sumy z uvedených programov a v prípade potreby urýchlene zrevidovať vykonávanie svojich programov podľa potreby s cieľom riešiť nepredvídané výzvy vyplývajúce z invázie na Ukrajinu.
2022/03/24
Status Agreement between the EU and Moldova on Frontex operational activities (C9-0120/2022)

Dohoda o štatúte umožní agentúre Frontex pomáhať Moldavsku pri riadení hraníc z dôvodu prílevu ukrajinských utečencov do Moldavska po ruskej invázii na Ukrajinu.
2022/03/24
Roaming Regulation (recast) (A9-0286/2021 - Angelika Winzig)

Je skvelé využívať roaming za vnútroštátne ceny. Mnohí z nás majú s tým osobnú skúsenosť. Preto som podporil predĺženie nariadenia týkajúceho sa roamingových služieb na ďalších desať rokov, t. j. do roku 2032.
2022/03/24
Macro-financial assistance to the Republic of Moldova (A9-0043/2022 - Markéta Gregorová)

Vzťahy medzi Európskou úniou a Moldavskom sa rozvíjajú v rámci európskej susedskej politiky a Východného partnerstva od roku 2009. Ako člen EURONEST Delegácie vnímam, že Moldavsko napreduje vo svojom reformnom úsilí. Avšak i jeho hospodárstvo, tak ako i ekonomiky členských krajín zasiahla bezprecedentným spôsobom pandémia COVID-19. Vzhľadom na zhoršujúcu sa hospodársku situáciu Moldavsko v novembri 2021 požiadalo Úniu o doplnkovú makrofinančnú pomoc. Túto jeho žiadosť som v pléne podporil.
2022/03/24
Need for an urgent EU action plan to ensure food security inside and outside the EU in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine (RC-B9-0160/2022, B9-0160/2022, B9-0162/2022, B9-0163/2022, B9-0164/2022, B9-0165/2022, B9-0166/2022, B9-0167/2022)

Konflikt na Ukrajine, rastúce ceny energií, pretrvávajúca pandémia či klimatické zmeny a mnohé iné okolnosti majú a budú mať dopad na poľnohospodársku produkciu potravín, v dôsledku čoho bude čoraz obtiažnejšie zabezpečiť dostupnosť potravín pre všetkých. Je preto naliehavé prijať opatrenia, ktoré by pomohli tak výrobcom, ako i spotrebiteľom vyrovnať sa s následkami tejto situácie.
2022/03/24
MFF 2021-2027: fight against oligarch structures, protection of EU funds from fraud and conflict of interest (A9-0039/2022 - Petri Sarvamaa)

Je nemysliteľné, aby bohatí a mocní v politike a vo vláde využívali svoj vplyv v prospech malého počtu jednotlivcov na úkor mnohých. Členovia národných vlád a ďalší politickí činitelia sú v niektorých členských štátoch súčasťou oligarchie a aktívne sa snažia využívať finančné prostriedky EÚ na svoj finančný prospech; na tento účel sa dokonca nezdráhajú využívať vládne nástroje alebo kriminálne praktiky, ani podporu zločineckých skupín. Často ovládajú vnútroštátne mediálne trhy a zasahujú do fungovania demokratickej verejnej sféry. Ak chceme tomu zamedziť, je nutné, aby EÚ trvala na oveľa väčšej transparentnosti pri vynakladaní finančných prostriedkov EÚ, a to prostredníctvom efektívnejšieho zberu údajov a posilnením súvisiacich pravidiel, najmä pokiaľ ide o konečných príjemcov a konečných užívateľov výhod, a aby dôkladne monitorovala a presadzovala riadne vykonávanie týchto pravidiel. Na úrovni členských štátov je taktiež nutné posilniť protikorupčné politiky. Správu som podporil.
2022/03/24
Election of the Members of the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage (A9-0083/2022 - Domènec Ruiz Devesa)

Nemyslím si, že nadnárodné zoznamy, pozostávajúce z európskych lídrov, sú riešením pre posilnenie demokracie v EÚ, alebo, že to priblíži EÚ viac občanom, práve naopak. Taktiež si nemyslím, že kandidáti, ktorí sa ocitnú na týchto zoznamoch, budú lepšie hájiť záujmy občanov jednotlivých krajín, ako ich volení národní zástupcovia.
2022/05/03
Persecution of minorities on the grounds of belief or religion (A9-0071/2022 - Karol Karski)

Sloboda náboženského vyznania a viery sa porušuje v mnohých krajinách. Je preto veľmi dôležité, aby sa posilňovali mechanizmy právnej a inštitucionálnej ochrany. V tejto súvislosti som v uznesení podporil i opätovnú výzvu Rade a Komisii, aby vykonali transparentné a komplexné posúdenie účinnosti a pridanej hodnoty pozície osobitného vyslanca EÚ pre podporu slobody náboženstva alebo viery mimo EÚ, ktorá zostáva neobsadená už viac ako rok.
2022/05/03
EU strategy to promote education for children in the world (A9-0058/2022 - David Lega)

Od marca 2020 bolo približne 194 krajín nútených zatvoriť školy na svojom území z dôvodu pandémie ochorenia COVID-19, ktorá postihla viac ako 1,8 miliardy študentov na celom svete a prerušila im prístup k vzdelaniu. Školopovinné deti na celom svete prišli od začiatku pandémie ochorenia COVID-19 o približne 1,8 bilióna hodín prezenčného vzdelávania. Podľa iných štatistík deti, ktoré nechodia do školy, najmä dievčatá a deti zo znevýhodneného prostredia či zdravotne postihnuté deti, sú neprimerane zraniteľné voči vykorisťovaniu, detskej práci a domácemu násiliu vrátane šikany na internete a iných trestných činov. To všetko ohrozuje ich zdravý vývoj a budúcnosť, ako aj budúcnosť a prosperitu krajín. Taktiež to prispieva k prehlbovaniu sociálnej nerovnosti. To sú jednoducho fakty, ktoré nemožno prehliadať, a je nutné konať. To sú dôvody, pre ktoré som podporil Stratégiu EÚ na podporu vzdelávania detí vo svete a za ktorú sa budem i zasadzovať.
2022/05/03
Artificial intelligence in a digital age (A9-0088/2022 - Axel Voss)

Rýchly technologický pokrok, ktorý prináša umelá inteligencia, je čoraz viac neoddeliteľný od väčšiny oblastí ľudskej činnosti. Je preto veľmi dôležité, aby sa vytvárali mechanizmy, investovalo sa do budovania infraštruktúry a vzdelávania na získavanie digitálnej gramotnosti a to i v kontexte riešenia sociálno-ekonomických výziev plynúcich z tejto digitálnej transformácie.
2022/05/03
The follow up of the Conference on the Future of Europe (B9-0228/2022, B9-0229/2022, B9-0235/2022)

Konferencia viedla k bezprecedentnému zapojeniu európskych občanov do konzultácii o budúcnosti Európy. Jej priebeh hodnotím pozitívne berúc do úvahy, že väčšina aktivít sa uskutočňovala počas pandémie vo virtuálnom priestore. Žiaľ, nie každý mal možnosť zapojiť sa do týchto aktivít. Mám na mysli predovšetkým tých, ktorí z dôvodu svojho sociálneho statusu či chudoby nemali možnosť prezentovať svoje postoje. Odporúčania konferencie hodnotím kladne. Mnohé z nich sú v súlade s prebiehajúcimi diskusiami či reformným úsilím. To, čo považujem za najdôležitejšie, je pretaviť tieto odporúčania do praxe, aby priniesli zmenu v podobe konkrétnych výsledkov.
2022/05/04
Ongoing hearings under Article 7(1) TEU regarding Poland and Hungary (B9-0262/2022, B9-0263/2022, B9-0264/2022)

Vypočutia Rady s predstaviteľmi Maďarska a Poľska sú netransparentné, neprinášajú významný pokrok a zbytočne sa naťahujú. Myslím si, že súčasná utečenecká kríza, ktorej obe krajiny čelia z dôvodu vojny na Ukrajine, tento proces taktiež nenapomáha. Avšak, jednotnosť a solidárnosť Európskej únie sa dá budovať, len ak pravidlá týkajúce sa právneho štátu budú platiť pre každého rovnako a bez výhrad. To si obe krajiny musia uvedomiť.
2022/05/05
Temporary trade liberalisation supplementing trade concessions applicable to Ukrainian products under EU/Ukraine Association Agreement (A9-0146/2022 - Sandra Kalniete)

Na obdobie jedného roka sa odstránia clá týkajúce sa dovozu priemyselných i poľnohospodárskych výrobkov, ako aj antidumpingové clá na dovoz pôvodom z Ukrajiny. Tieto opatrenia pomôžu hospodárstvu Ukrajiny, ktorá stále čelí invázii Ruska. Návrh správy som podporil.
2022/05/19
Preservation, analysis and storage at Eurojust of evidence relating to genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and related criminal offence (C9-0155/2022)

Nie všetky dôkazy súvisiace s genocídou či trestnými činmi proti ľudskosti je možné počas pretrvávajúceho vojenského konfliktu na Ukrajine uchovávať práve tam. Z tohto dôvodu bolo potrebné posilniť kompetencie agentúre Eurojust, ktorá bude zabezpečovať uchovávanie a analýzu týchto dôkazov, aj pre vyvodenie zodpovednosti za tieto vojnové ohavnosti. Nariadenie som podporil.
2022/05/19
Regulation (EU) 2016/1628: Extension of the empowerment to adopt delegated acts (C9-0119/2022)

Mnohé z delegovaných právnych predpisov obsahujú zastaralé prvky týkajúce sa typového schvaľovania o technický pokrok, preto je nutné ich aktualizovať. Aj z tohto dôvodu bolo potrebné predĺženie splnomocnenie pre Komisiu. Toto splnomocnenie sa predĺžilo o ďalších päť rokov s možnosťou ďalšieho automatického predĺženia. Nariadenie som podporil.
2022/05/19
EU Association Agreement with the Republic of Moldova (A9-0143/2022 - Dragoş Tudorache)

Moldavsko dlhodobo demonštruje svoje ambície stať sa súčasťou EÚ. Táto správa, ktorú som podporil, poukazuje na viaceré oblasti, na ktorých Moldavsko musí viacej popracovať, medzi iným aj oblasť súdnictva a právneho štátu.
2022/05/19
Commission’s 2021 Rule of Law Report (A9-0139/2022 - Terry Reintke)

Správa okrem iného konštatuje, že i napriek reformám justičných systémov v mnohých krajinách EÚ, stále pretrvávajú obavy týkajúce sa nezávislosti súdnictva, čo je dané i zvýšeným vplyvom výkonnej a zákonodarnej moci na fungovanie súdnictva v niektorých členských štátoch. Realita, s ktorou sa stretávame i doma, na Slovensku. Správu som podporil.
2022/05/19
2021 Report on North Macedonia (A9-0133/2022 - Ilhan Kyuchyuk)

Správa potvrdzuje jasnú podporu EÚ Severnému Macedónsku, čo sa týka jeho členstva v EÚ. Zároveň však zdôrazňuje potrebu pokračovania v reformnom úsilí, a to vo viacerých oblastiach vrátane súdnictva a právneho štátu. Správu som podporil.
2022/05/19
2021 Report on Albania (A9-0131/2022 - Isabel Santos)

Sú oblasti, v ktorých Macedónsko musí naďalej pokračovať v reformnom úsilí. A na strane EÚ je nutné podporu Albánsku nielen deklarovať, ale i otvoriť dlhodobo odkladané prístupové rokovania, inak to môže vážne oslabiť politiku rozširovania EÚ.
2022/05/19
Establishing the European Education Area by 2025 – micro credentials, individual learning accounts and learning for a sustainable environment (B9-0266/2022)

Musíme zaviesť mechanizmy, ktoré pomôžu našim občanom čeliť sociálno-ekonomickým zmenám, Pomôžu nástroje ako mikrocertifikáty či individuálne vzdelávacie účty aj zraniteľným a znevýhodneným skupinám? Budú postačujúce aj v súčasnej rýchlo meniacej sa digitálnej dobe? Osobne verím, že áno. Je však potrebné implementáciu týchto opatrení, ktoré majú odporúčací charakter pre členské štáty, pravidelne kontrolovať a vyhodnocovať.
2022/05/19
Extension of the Agreement on the promotion, provision and use of Galileo and GPS satellite-based navigation systems and related applications (A9-0153/2022 - Cristian-Silviu Buşoi)

Európsky globálny navigačný systém Galileo predstavuje dôležitý nástroj presných a spoľahlivých navigačných informácií, ktoré využívajú a umožňujú fungovanie mnohých systémov v rámci Európy. Predĺženie platnosti dohody o jeho fungovaní som preto podporil.
2022/06/07
2021 Report on Turkey (A9-0149/2022 - Nacho Sánchez Amor)

Spolupráca a dialóg medzi EÚ a Tureckom sú dôležité a je nutné v nich napredovať aj napriek pretrvávajúcim problémom, najmä pokiaľ ide o právny štát a dodržiavanie základných práv v Turecku.
2022/06/07
The EEAS’s Climate Change and Defence Roadmap (A9-0084/2022 - Thomas Waitz)

Klimatická kríza ovplyvňuje bezpečnosť ľudí a štátu naprieč hranicami. Je preto dôležité, aby aktivity a technológie využívané rezortmi obrany napomáhali k plneniu environmentálnych cieľov EÚ zameraných na trvalé a účinné riešenia udržateľného rozvoja a bezpečnosti. Plán som podporil.
2022/06/07
The EU and the security challenges in the Indo-Pacific (A9-0085/2022 - David McAllister)

Indicko-tichomorský región má zásadný význam z pohľadu globálnych bezpečnostných výziev, ako aj pre obchodnú činnosť Únie. Je preto dôležité budovať vzájomné vzťahy a snažiť sa o ich posilňovanie. Správu som podporil.
2022/06/07
EU islands and cohesion policy (A9-0144/2022 - Younous Omarjee)

Európske ostrovy čelia mnohým štrukturálnym a klimatickým problémom. Existujúce územné a sociálne nerovnosti smerujú k vyľudňovaniu, najmä vo vidieckych oblastiach. Spôsobujú, že najmä mladí ľudia a ženy opúšťajú tieto oblasti. Je preto nutné, aby sa finančné prostriedky, najmä z kohéznych fondov, vynakladali efektívnym spôsobom a pomohli zlepšiť situáciu. Správu som podporil.
2022/06/07
Strengthening Europol’s mandate: entry of alerts in SIS (A9-0287/2021 - Javier Zarzalejos)

Boj proti závažnej trestnej činnosti a terorizmu by mal byť predmetom nepretržitej koordinácie medzi členskými štátmi týkajúcej sa spracúvania údajov a vkladania zápisov do Schengenského informačného systému. Europol v tomto zmysle zohráva dôležitú úlohu. Správu som podporil.
2022/06/08
EU/Mauritania Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement and Implementing Protocol (A9-0148/2022 - Izaskun Bilbao Barandica)

Prakticky išlo o obnovenie predchádzajúceho protokolu v odvetví rybárstva. Nová dohoda stanovuje spoluprácu s EÚ v oblasti rybolovného odvetvia na obdobie ďalších 6 rokov.
2022/06/08
Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System (A9-0162/2022 - Peter Liese)

Ide o veľmi dôležitý legislatívny návrh týkajúci sa znižovania emisií skleníkových plynov súvisiaci s prechodom na nízkouhlíkové hospodárstvo. Správu som podporil, i keď v pléne správa hlasovaním neprešla a rokovanie o nej sa prinavrátilo do Environmentálneho výboru, verím, že čoskoro sa nájde kompromis zohľadňujúci tak ekonomické požiadavky, ako aj požiadavky súvisiace s klímou a životným prostredím.
2022/06/08
Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System for aviation (A9-0155/2022 - Sunčana Glavak)

Letecká doprava predstavuje po cestnej doprave druhý najväčší zdroj emisií skleníkových plynov z dopravy. Je preto nevyhnutné urýchlene podporovať zavádzanie dekarbonizačných riešení vrátane technológií s nulovými emisiami a tak znižovať vplyv tohto odvetvia na klímu a životné prostredie. Správu som podporil.
2022/06/08
Land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF) (A9-0161/2022 - Ville Niinistö)

Nemôžeme na jednej strane robiť opatrenia k záchrane planéty, stanovovať si ciele na dosiahnutie klimatickej neutrality a na strane druhej pokračovať v odlesňovaní. Členské štáty musia túto oblasť dôsledne mapovať a monitorovať a robiť maximum v oblasti obnovy lesov. Správu som podporil.
2022/06/08
The EU’s Foreign, Security and Defence Policy after the Russian invasion of Ukraine (A9-0164/2022 - David McAllister, Nathalie Loiseau)

Ruská invázia na Ukrajinu priniesla do Európy opäť vojnu. Bezpečnosť a stabilita nie sú samozrejmosťou ani na západnom Balkáne. Je preto nutné zvýšiť pripravenosť EÚ, a to v každom smere, aby bolo možné lepšie čeliť celému spektru kríz v budúcnosti, najmä humanitárnych a bezpečnostných kríz.
2022/06/08
Security in the Eastern Partnership area and the role of the common security and defence policy (A9-0168/2022 - Witold Jan Waszczykowski)

Krajiny Východného partnerstva dlhodobo predstavujú významných partnerov pre EÚ. Prehlbovanie spolupráce v oblasti bezpečnosti, hlavne za súčasnej prebiehajúcej invázie Ruska na Ukrajine, je v mnohých aspektoch kľúčové. Správu som podporil.
2022/06/08
The rule of law and the potential approval of the Polish national Recovery Plan (RRF) (B9-0316/2022, RC-B9-0317/2022, B9-0317/2022, B9-0320/2022, B9-0321/2022, B9-0322/2022, B9-0323/2022)

Reformy v oblasti súdnictva v Poľsku, ktoré sú predmetom prebiehajúcich disciplinárnych konaní, stále prebiehajú. Je preto dôležité ich naďalej monitorovať a sledovať ich dopady.
2022/06/09
Parliament’s right of initiative (A9-0142/2022 - Paulo Rangel)

Poskytnutie priameho práva iniciatívy Európskemu parlamentu predstavuje dlhodobý cieľ EP, vďaka ktorému môže ešte efektívnejšie zastupovať hlas občanov, občianskej spoločnosti a sociálnych partnerov v európskych inštitúciách.
2022/06/09
The call for a Convention for the revision of the Treaties (B9-0305/2022, B9-0307/2022)

Od päťdesiatych rokov minulého storočia sa v Európe mnohé udialo. Dnes Európa čelí historickým, bezprecedentným výzvam, ktoré si vyžadujú viac flexibility pri rozhodovaní. To, či je nutná revízia zakladajúcich zmlúv k tomu, aby sa Európa stala viac akcieschopnejšou, nezávislejšou či sociálnejšou, je otázne. V každom prípade si to vyžaduje konštruktívnu debatu a odobrenie všetkých členských krajín a jej občanov.
2022/06/09
Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System (A9-0162/2022 - Peter Liese)

Napriek dlhým rokovaniam a mnohým kompromisom, ktoré predchádzali prijatiu revízie systému obchodovania s emisiami v rámci EÚ, som rád, že sa nakoniec podarilo odhlasovať tento kľúčový dokument, vďaka ktorému sa posunieme o krok bližšie k našim klimatickým cieľom. Európska únia sa týmto stáva lídrom v opatreniach smerujúcich k zelenšiemu a udržateľnejšiemu rozvoju pre celú planétu. Správu som podporil.
2022/06/22
Social Climate Fund (A9-0157/2022 - David Casa, Esther de Lange)

Sociálno-klimatický fond je určený k tomu, aby zmierňoval negatívne sociálne vplyvy prechodu na zelenú ekonomiku. Okrem iného sa ním financujú opatrenia na riešenie otázok rastúcich cien cestnej dopravy a vykurovacích palív. Reaguje na potreby najzraniteľnejších skupín spoločnosti. Správu som podporil.
2022/06/22
Carbon border adjustment mechanism (A9-0160/2022 - Mohammed Chahim)

Prijatie mechanizmu kompenzácie uhlíka na hraniciach EÚ má za cieľ znížiť emisie na európskej a globálnej úrovni a zároveň ochrániť priemyselnú produkciu, ktorá rešpektuje životné prostredie. Hlasoval som v prospech tohto mechanizmu.
2022/06/22
Candidate status of Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia (RC-B9-0331/2022, B9-0331/2022, B9-0332/2022, B9-0333/2022, B9-0334/2022, B9-0335/2022, B9-0336/2022)

Podporujem udelenie kandidátskeho štatútu všetkým trom krajinám. Je pred nimi ešte dlhá cesta k plnému členstvu v EÚ, avšak i súčasná situácia poukazuje na dôležitosť vzájomných vzťahov a spoločnej budúcnosti v rámci Európy.
2022/06/23
Exceptional temporary support under EAFRD in response to the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine (C9-0185/2022)

Súčasná situácia spojená s vojnou na Ukrajine značne zasiahla aj farmársky sektor. Hlavným cieľom tohto opatrenia je preto poskytnutie asistencie a zmiernenie vplyvov ruskej invázie na farmárov, aby mohli naďalej pokračovať v produkcii. Za opatrenie som zahlasoval.
2022/06/23
EU Digital COVID Certificate - Union citizens (A9-0138/2022 - Juan Fernando López Aguilar)

Pozmeňujúce nariadenie predlžuje platnosť EU digitálneho Covid certifikátu o jeden rok, teda do konca júna 2023. Aby sa zabezpečilo, že sa osvedčenie nebude používať viac, ako je potrebné, Európska komisia musí do decembra 2022 predložiť hodnotiacu správu a taktiež predložiť návrh na skrátenie platnosti právnych predpisov v prípade, že to epidemiologická situácia dovolí. Zahlasoval som za.
2022/06/23
EU Digital COVID Certificate - third-country nationals (A9-0137/2022 - Juan Fernando López Aguilar)

Pozmeňujúce nariadenie predlžuje platnosť EU digitálneho Covid certifikátu o jeden rok, teda do konca júna 2023. Tak ako sa vzťahuje na občanov EÚ, vzťahuje sa aj na príslušníkov tretích krajín. Zahlasoval som za.
2022/06/23
Draft amending budget No 3/2022: financing reception costs of people fleeing Ukraine (A9-0181/2022 - Karlo Ressler)

Cieľom tohto podporného balíčka je napomôcť financovanie nákladov súvisiacich s prvotným prijatím a registráciou ľudí utekajúcich pred vojnou z Ukrajiny do členských krajín EÚ. Zahlasoval som v prospech tohto opatrenia.
2022/06/23
Digital Services Act (A9-0356/2021 - Christel Schaldemose)

O digitálnej legislatíve sa rokuje už dlhší čas. Text nariadenia v oblasti digitálnych služieb považujem za vyvážený, považujem ho za dobrý kompromis, preto som ho podporil.
2022/07/05
Digital Markets Act (A9-0332/2021 - Andreas Schwab)

Text nariadenia o digitálnych trhoch považujem za dobrý kompromis. Aj v offline priestore musia byť stanovené jasné pravidlá, ktorými sa budú riadiť všetci, gigantické sociálne platformy, malí podnikatelia i bežní užívatelia. Text som podporil.
2022/07/05
Adoption by Croatia of the euro on 1 January 2023 (A9-0187/2022 - Siegfried Mureşan)

Prijatie eura Chorvátskom na budúci rok je dobrá správa pre chorvátsku ekonomiku, ale aj pre samotnú EÚ.Tento krok vítam a správu som podporil.
2022/07/05
EU/Cook Islands Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement: implementation protocol (A9-0197/2022 - Cláudia Monteiro de Aguiar)

Cieľom protokolu je umožniť Únii a vláde Cookových ostrovov pokračovať v spolupráci na podpore udržateľnej politiky rybného hospodárstva a zodpovedného využívania zdrojov rybného hospodárstva vo vodách Cookových ostrovov a umožniť plavidlám Únie loviť v týchto vodách. Protokol som podporil.
2022/07/05
Temporary trade liberalisation measures for Moldova (A9-0201/2022 - Markéta Gregorová)

Vojna na Ukrajine negatívnym spôsobom ovplyvnila vývoz Moldavska, ktorý sa zväčša uskutočňoval cez ukrajinské územie s použitím ukrajinskej infraštruktúry, ktorá je z veľkej časti nateraz nedostupná. Preto sa vypracovali dočasné opatrenia na liberalizáciu obchodu vo forme dodatočných bezcolných kvót, napr. na niektoré poľnohospodárske výrobky. Ich cieľom je posilniť obchodné obchodné toky z Moldavska do EÚ a tak podporiť aj moldavské hospodárstvo.
2022/07/05
Women’s poverty in Europe (A9-0194/2022 - Lina Gálvez Muñoz)

Správa analyzuje príčiny a dôsledky vyššej miery chudoby, ktorú zažívajú ženy ako muži v Európe. Týka sa to rodových rozdielov v odmeňovaní, dôchodkoch a starostlivosti, ale aj chudoby pracujúcich, koncentrácie chudoby žien v domácnostiach vedených slobodnými matkami a ich vplyvom na deti, ako aj násilia páchaného na ženách. Sú to fenomény, ktoré si vyžadujú aj adresné riešenia. Správu som podporil.
2022/07/05
Negotiations for a cooperation agreement between the EU and Interpol (A9-0200/2022 - Jadwiga Wiśniewska)

Interpol je celosvetovo najväčšou medzinárodnou organizáciou kriminálnej polície a zohráva dôležitú úlohu na celom svete. Je založený na medzivládnej spolupráci. Do konca t.r. by sa mala uzavrieť medzinárodná dohoda v mene EÚ s cieľom posilniť spoluprácu s Interpolom vrátane prístupu do jeho databáz a posilnenia operačnej spolupráce, ako aj zavedenia spoľahlivých opatrení v oblasti ochrany a spracúvania osobných údajov v súlade s právom Únie. Správu som podporil.
2022/07/05
Indo-Pacific strategy in the area of trade and investment (A9-0170/2022 - Jan Zahradil)

Štáty Indicko-tichomorského regiónu predstavujú významných partnerov pre EÚ ako v oblasti politickej, tak ekonomickej. EÚ je najväčším investorom v tomto regióne s množstvom obchodných dohôd, je dôležité venovať tomuto priestoru dostatočnú pozornosť. Správu som podporil.
2022/07/05
EU-India future trade and investment cooperation (A9-0193/2022 - Geert Bourgeois)

Napriek silným politickým, hospodárskym a kultúrnym väzbám medzi EU a Indiou nedosiahli bilaterálne obchodné vzťahy svoj plný potenciál. Je preto dôležité naďalej prehlbovať toto partnerstvo s dôrazom na hodnoty EU.
2022/07/05
Common European action on care (A9-0189/2022 - Milan Brglez, Sirpa Pietikäinen)

Dostupná a kvalitná opatrovateľská starostlivosť, dôstojné pracovné podmienky pre ľudí, ktorí v tejto sfére pracujú, sú témy, ktorými sa zaoberá táto správa. Nachádzajú sa tam viaceré odporúčania, ktoré by bolo dobré uplatňovať v praxi v jednotlivých členských krajinách, pretože táto oblasť je dlhodobo zanedbávaná a poddimenzovaná, finančne i ľudsky.
2022/07/05
Mental health in the digital world of work (A9-0184/2022 - Maria Walsh)

Správa poukazuje na čoraz viac zdigitalizovanú formu práce, schopnosť pracovať kdekoľvek a kedykoľvek, čo má svoje výhody, ale i obrovské riziká pre duševné zdravie a blaho pracovníkov. Správu som podporil.
2022/07/05
Banking Union – annual report 2021 (A9-0186/2022 - Bogdan Rzońca)

Napriek tomu, že bankový sektor EÚ v reakcii na krízu vyvolanú pandémiou preukázal značnú odolnosť, je nutné ho naďalej posilňovať a vytvárať tak stabilnejšiu a konkurencieschopnejšiu hospodársku a menovú úniu. Správu som podporil.
2022/07/05
Objection pursuant to Rule 111(3): Amending the Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act and the Taxonomy Disclosures Delegated Act (B9-0338/2022)

Námietku som nepodporil. Domnievam sa, že určité plynárenské a jadrové aktivity za dodržiavania stanovených prísnych podmienok môžu napomôcť energetickej transformácii na zelenú ekonomiku založenú na obnoviteľných zdrojoch. Vieme, že tento prechod sa neuskutoční zo dňa na deň. Zahrnutie jadra a plynu medzi obnoviteľné zdroje nesmie však byť dôvodom na poľavenie v našom napredovaní.
2022/07/06
Russia's invasion of Ukraine: Crisis measures in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors (A9-0182/2022 - Nuno Melo)

Vojna na Ukrajine sa negatívnym spôsobom dotkla aj oblasti rybolovu a akvakultúry. Je pravdepodobné, že táto kríza bude mať závažné dôsledky pre dodávky obilia, rastlinných olejov a rýb s bielym mäsom z Ruska a Ukrajiny do Únie, čo povedie k nedostatku kľúčových surovín a podstatnému zvýšeniu cien krmiva pre ryby. Preto by malo byť možné, aby z Európskeho námorného a rybárskeho fondu plynula podpora na osobitné opatrenia na zmiernenie týchto dôsledkov.
2022/07/06
2021 Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina (A9-0188/2022 - Paulo Rangel)

I keď naďalej pokračujú snahy občanov Bosny a Hercegoviny o euroatlantickú integráciu, nie je možné vidieť dostatočný pokrok v kľúčových oblastiach reforiem právneho štátu a súdnictva, v rámci ktorých Bosna a Hercegovina dlhodobo zaostáva.
2022/07/06
2021 Report on Serbia (A9-0178/2022 - Vladimír Bilčík)

Srbsko musí zintenzívniť svoje snahy a pokračovať v reformách budovania právneho štátu. Je nutné však dodať, že kľúčovým faktorom bude zosúladenie spoločnej zahraničnej a bezpečnostnej politiky, ktorá je v súčasnom stave na veľmi nízkej úrovni.
2022/07/06
2021 Report on Kosovo (A9-0179/2022 - Viola von Cramon-Taubadel)

V rámci Kosova je možné v súčasnosti pozorovať zvýšenú politickú stabilitu a dlhodobú snahu vlády napredovať v európskom smerovaní. Dôležitým prvkom vzájomnej spolupráce je však liberalizácia vízového režimu a presadenie bezvízového režimu pre Kosovo.
2022/07/06
The EU and the defence of multilateralism (A9-0172/2022 - Javi López)

Európska únia by sa mala stať viac aktívnejšou a strategickejšou pri riešení rastúcich globálnych hrozieb plynúcich aj zo snáh niektorých vlád oslabiť medzinárodné organizácie a fóra. Správu som podporil.
2022/07/06
Addressing food security in developing countries (A9-0195/2022 - Beata Kempa)

Nepriaznivá situácia v oblasti potravinovej bezpečnosti aj naďalej vzrastá. V dôsledku konfliktov, hospodárskych otrasov a extrémnych javov počasia takmer 193 miliónov ľudí v roku 2021 trpelo potravinovou neistotou, a preto je nutné aktívne riešenie tejto problematiky na globálnej úrovni. Správu som podporil.
2022/07/06
EU action plan for the social economy (A9-0192/2022 - Jordi Cañas)

Sociálna ekonomika ponúka nevyužitý potenciál tvorby pracovných miest a predstavuje dôležitý nástroj boja proti sociálnemu vylúčeniu a chudobe prostredníctvom iniciatív aktívnej zamestnanosti. Správu som podporil.
2022/07/06
Intersectional discrimination in the EU: socio-economic situation of women of African, Middle-Eastern, Latin-American and Asian descent (A9-0190/2022 - Alice Kuhnke)

Správa poukazuje na existujúce formy a príčiny diskriminácie žien afrického, blízkovýchodného a latinskoamerického a ázijského pôvodu. Mnohé z nich sa prelínajú s formami a diskrimináciou žien zraniteľných skupín v Európe. Správu som podporil.
2022/07/06
National vetoes to undermine the global tax deal (RC-B9-0339/2022, B9-0339/2022, B9-0340/2022, B9-0341/2022, B9-0342/2022, B9-0343/2022, B9-0344/2022)

Mnohé existujúce medzinárodné daňové pravidlá sú vo veľkej miere zastarané a nedokážu riešiť rastúcu digitalizáciu hospodárstva a účinne obmedziť daňové úniky a vyhýbanie sa daňovým povinnostiam. Preto je nutné prijať reformy pravidiel prostredníctvom globálnej daňovej dohody OECD/G20, aby sa zabezpečilo, že medzinárodné, únijné a vnútroštátne daňové systémy budú vyhovovať novým hospodárskym, sociálnym a technologickým výzvam 21. storočia. Správu som podporil.
2022/07/06
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: Temporary measures concerning driver documents issued by Ukraine (C9-0201/2022)

Väčšina členských štátov poskytuje ukrajinským vodičským preukazom dočasnú platnosť len na 6 mesiacov na základe Viedenského dohovoru o cestnej premávke. Ukrajinskí utečenci začali prichádzať do členských štátov od konca 02/2022. Ich preukaz prestane platiť do konca 08/2022. Bolo potrebné nájsť riešenie. Európska komisia prišla s návrhom zosúladiť platnosť trvania vodičských preukazov s dobou trvania štatútu dočasnej ochrany držiteľa preukazu. Tento návrh som podporil.
2022/07/07
Identification of the violation of Union restrictive measures as crimes under Article 83(1) of the TFEU (C9-0219/2022 - Juan Fernando López Aguilar) (vote)

Uznanie porušenia reštriktívnych opatrení za trestné činy podľa článku 83 ods. 1 je zamerané na účinné vykonávanie politiky Únie v oblasti reštriktívnych opatrení vrátane tých, ktoré sa uplatňujú voči Rusku v súvislosti s jeho agresiou proti Ukrajine. To umožní prijatie následných sekundárnych právnych predpisov stanovujúcich minimálne pravidlá týkajúce sa vymedzenia a sankcií za porušenie reštriktívnych opatrení Únie. Správu som podporil.
2022/07/07
Exceptional macro-financial assistance to Ukraine (C9-0221/2022)

Makrofinančná pomoc vo výške do 1 miliardy EUR bola schválená. Návrh som podporil.
2022/07/07
Sustainable aviation fuels (ReFuelEU Aviation Initiative) (A9-0199/2022 - Søren Gade)

Lety v rámci Únie sú do veľkej miery súčasťou celosvetových trás stanovených na svetovom trhu. To isté platí pre trasy z tretích krajín do tretích krajín cez európske letiská. V prípade narušenia trhu sú prevádzkovatelia lietadiel alebo letísk vystavení riziku znevýhodnenia v porovnaní s vnútornými alebo vonkajšími konkurentmi. Na druhej strane to môže viesť k strate konkurencieschopnosti odvetvia leteckej dopravy, čo ohrozuje podniky a pracovné miesta v oblasti leteckej dopravy, a k strate leteckej prepojenosti a možností dopravy pre občanov a podniky. Pri výzvach, ako je dosiahnutie klimatickej neutrality, nebude ľahké sa s týmito výzvami vysporiadať, avšak Únia musí napredovať vo svojom snažení a zaistení rovnakých podmienok pre udržateľnú leteckú dopravu. Správu som podporil.
2022/07/07
Financial activities of the European Investment Bank – annual report 2021 (A9-0165/2022 - David Cormand)

Správa sa zaoberá hodnotením finančných aktivít Európskej Investičnej Banky za predchádzajúci rok a jej smerovaním v najbližšom období. Taktiež jej úlohou pri zvládnutí krízy súvisiacej s pandémiou COVID, ako aj prebiehajúcej vojny na Ukrajine.Správu som podporil.
2022/07/07
Protection of the EU’s financial interests – combating fraud – annual report 2020 (A9-0175/2022 - Katalin Cseh)

Rok 2020 bol posledným rokom viacročného finančného rámca na roky 2014 – 2020. I keď programy financované z tohto finančného rámca naďalej prebiehajú a treba ich ukončiť až v roku 2023, už teraz je zrejmé, že tento viacročný rámec nedosiahol svojho potenciálu a nesplnil stanovené ciele v rozsahu akom mal. Z dôvodu mnohých výziev akými bola pandémia, ale i z dôvodu existujúcej korupcie v mnohých členských štátoch.
2022/07/07
US Supreme Court decision to overturn abortion rights in the United States and the need to safeguard abortion rights and Women’s health in the EU (B9-0365/2022, B9-0366/2022, B9-0367/2022)

Nemyslím si, že je namieste hodnotiť rozhodnutie Najvyššieho súdu USA a celkovo si myslím, že téma boja proti potratom sa stala toxickou a zmanipulovanou tak aktivistami, ako aj niektorými politikmi.
2022/07/07
Uniform procedures for checks on the transport of dangerous goods by road (codification) (A9-0228/2022 - Angel Dzhambazki)

Kodifikované znenie tejto správy má napomôcť zabezpečenie dostatočnej kontroly príslušných vozidiel prechádzajúcich cez územia členských štátov tak, aby sa podľa možností vyhli viacnásobným kontrolám.
2022/09/13
Conclusion of the amendments to the International Sugar Agreement, 1992 (A9-0229/2022 - Bernd Lange)

Išlo o schválenie zmien v troch oblastiach, jednak administratívneho rozpočtu a príspevkov členov Medzinárodnej organizácie pre cukor, ktorej je EÚ členom, ďalej štúdií, hodnotení a výskumných činností s cieľom umožniť zahrnutie ďalších výrobkov cukrovarníckeho priemyslu (najmä bioetanolu) a pravidiel vymenovania výkonného riaditeľa. Správu som podporil.
2022/09/13
Draft amending budget No 2/2022: entering the surplus of the financial year 2021 (A9-0226/2022 - Karlo Ressler)

Išlo o technickú správu týkajúcu sa zosúladenia rozpočtu. Správu som podporil.
2022/09/13
New EU Forest Strategy for 2030 – Sustainable Forest Management in Europe (A9-0225/2022 - Ulrike Müller)

Ochrana a obnova lesov, efektívne lesné hospodárstvo poskytujúce ekologické a sociálno-ekonomické služby sú kľúčovými cieľmi novej EÚ stratégie pre lesy. Plne sa s nimi stotožňujem berúc do úvahy i rozsiahle požiare počas tohtoročného leta. Správu som podporil.
2022/09/13
Deforestation Regulation (A9-0219/2022 - Christophe Hansen)

Odhaduje sa, že v rokoch 1990 až 2020 sa v dôsledku odlesňovania stratilo 420 miliónov hektárov lesa, čo je plocha väčšia ako EÚ. Je to alarmujúci fakt, berúc do úvahy, že lesy sú jedinečné a nenahraditeľné tak pre človeka ako i zvieratá. Nemôžme zastávať schizofrenický postoj, na jednej strane sa snažiť o ochranu a obnovu lesov a na strane druhej pokračovať v odlesňovaní, napr. kvôli pestovaniu určitých komodít či chovu hospodárskych zvierat, ťažbe dreva atď. Nová legislatíva by mala okrem iného určovať spoločnostiam povinnosť skúmať či výroba určitých komodít nebola spojená práve s odlesňovaním či degradáciou lesov.
2022/09/13
The impact of COVID-19 closures of educational, cultural, youth and sports activities on children and young people in the EU (A9-0216/2022 - Hannes Heide)

Správa sa zaoberá dôsledkami pandémie COVID-19, najmä na deti a mladých ľudí, Ako sa v nej uvádza, až 64 % mladých ľudí vo vekovej skupine 18 – 34 bolo na jar 2021 ohrozených depresiou. Samovražda sa stala druhou najčastejšou príčinou úmrtia mladých ľudí v dôsledku stresu, osamelosti, izolácie, depresie, psychických problémov., ale aj neistoty z budúcnosti či straty zamestnania. Správa poskytuje konkrétne politické odporúčania, ako prekonať tieto nepriaznivé dôsledky pandemickej krízy a podporiť blaho mladej generácie, s osobitným zameraním na ich duševné zdravie.
2022/09/13
Energy efficiency (recast) (A9-0221/2022 - Niels Fuglsang)

Úspory energie, energetická efektívnosť a energia z obnoviteľných zdrojov majú zásadný význam pri spomalení klimatických zmien i znížení energetickej závislosti od Ruska. Zavádzanie nízko emisnej dopravy, nových foriem vykurovania či uskladňovanie energie si žiada rýchle a účinné investície do budovania novej infraštruktúry a modernizácie existujúcich zariadení. Je nevyhnutné do tohto procesu zapojiť regióny, keďže v tomto procese transformácie zohrávajú kľúčovú úlohu a bez nich to nepôjde.
2022/09/14
Adequate minimum wages in the European Union (A9-0325/2021 - Dennis Radtke, Agnes Jongerius)

Členské štáty majú aj naďalej právomoc stanoviť sadzbu zákonnej minimálnej mzdy na základe vnútroštátnych kritérií pri plnom rešpektovaní zásady subsidiarity. Správu som podporil.
2022/09/14
The new European Bauhaus (A9-0213/2022 - Christian Ehler, Marcos Ros Sempere)

Hlavným zámerom nového európskeho Bauhausu je urýchliť transformáciu rôznych hospodárskych odvetví, ako sú stavebníctvo a textilný priemysel, aby mali všetci občania prístup k tovaru, ktorý je obehový a má nižšiu uhlíkovú náročnosť. Ako sa uvádza v správe, pri výbere projektov je nutné dbať na to, aby mali prepojenie na Zelenú dohodu, širšie zapájanie komunít do tvorby nového životného priestoru a, čo sa týka financovania, aby projekty mali nastavené konkrétne kritéria výberu. Správu som podporil.
2022/09/14
Macro-financial assistance to Ukraine (C9-0303/2022)

Úver vo výške 5 miliárd EUR je druhou časťou celkového balíka pomoci vo výške 9 miliárd EUR. Má prispieť k udržateľnosti verejného dlhu Ukrajiny a jej schopnosti splácať svoje finančné záväzky, ktoré v dôsledku vojny s Ruskom nie je schopná tak činiť.
2022/09/15
Existence of a clear risk of a serious breach by Hungary of the values on which the Union is founded (A9-0217/2022 - Gwendoline Delbos-Corfield)

EÚ má dostatok mechanizmov i opatrení k ochrane hodnôt, na ktorých je založená. Možno by stačilo ich dôkladné a dôrazné uplatňovanie v praxi.
2022/09/15
Situation of fundamental rights in the EU in 2020 and 2021 (A9-0224/2022 - Juan Fernando López Aguilar)

Pandémia ochorenia Covid-19 ako i vojna na Ukrajine bezprecedentným spôsobom zasiahli aj do oblasti základných ľudských práv. Je povinnosťou nás politikov byť obozretní a nepodceňovať vzrastajúce nenávistné prejavy a nevraživosť medzi ľuďmi, ktoré sa čoraz viac zakoreňujú v našich spoločnostiach. V spojení so strachom totiž môžu mať nedozerné následky.
2022/09/15
Economic, social and territorial cohesion in the EU: the 8th Cohesion Report (A9-0210/2022 - Constanze Krehl)

Správa reflektuje na vplyv zelenej a digitálnej transformácie na politiky hospodárskej, sociálnej a územnej súdržnosti. Správu som podporil.
2022/09/15
EU border regions: living labs of European integration (A9-0222/2022 - Younous Omarjee)

Spolupráca v pohraničných regiónoch naberá na aktuálnosti. Správa predkladá niektoré z foriem takejto spolupráce vrátane posilňovania tvorby európskych zoskupení, alebo kurzov pre deti, mladých či dospelých ako aj cezhraničných pracovníkov, ktorí žijú v predmetných regiónoch. Správu som podporil.
2022/09/15
Implementation of the Updated New Industrial Strategy for Europe: aligning spending to policy (A9-0214/2022 - Tom Berendsen)

Priemyselná stratégia pre Európu musí byť ambiciózna berúc do úvahy zelenú a digitálnu transformáciu, ako aj výzvy spojené s klimatickou či energetickou krízou a tiež prebiehajúcou vojnou na Ukrajine či stále pretrvávajúcou pandémiou ochorenia Covid-19.
2022/09/15
Consequences of drought, fire, and other extreme weather phenomena: increasing EU's efforts to fight climate change (RC-B9-0384/2022, B9-0384/2022, B9-0391/2022, B9-0393/2022, B9-0403/2022, B9-0404/2022, B9-0405/2022)

Uznesenie reflektuje i na tohtoročné extrémne horúčavy, suchá, povodne či požiare, aj u našich susedov v Českej republike, a nabáda na zvýšenie úsilia o zapojenie každého hospodárskeho odvetvia do boja proti týmto klimatickým zmenám. Uznesenie som podporil.
2022/09/15
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (A9-0253/2021 - Joanna Kopcińska)

Správu som podporil. Išlo o aktualizáciu mandátu Európskeho centra pre prevenciu a kontrolu chorôb, ktoré okrem iného vykonáva aj vedecké spravodajstvo, poradenstvo a školenia, ktorých cieľom je včasné varovanie a pripravenosť pri vypuknutí akýchkoľvek epidémií.
2022/10/04
Serious cross-border threats to health (A9-0247/2021 - Véronique Trillet-Lenoir)

Správu som podporil. V súvislosti so stále pretrvávajúcou pandémiou covid-19 i hrozbami šírenia iných epidémii je nutné v oblasti ochrany verejného zdravia klásť dôraz na cezhraničný aspekt.
2022/10/04
Striving for a sustainable and competitive EU aquaculture: the way forward (A9-0215/2022 - Clara Aguilera)

Akvakultúra ako súčasť rybárskej politiky sa za posledných päť desaťročí stala najrýchlejšie rastúcim svetovým odvetvím potravinárskeho priemyslu. I preto si zasluhuje čoraz väčšiu pozornosť i v súvislosti s dopadmi energetickej krízy, ktoré sa nevyhli ani tomuto sektoru. Správu som podporil.
2022/10/04
Flexible Assistance to Territories (FAST-CARE) (A9-0232/2022 - Niklas Nienaß)

Uznesenie som podporil. Slovensko, ako aj iné krajiny môžu tak využiť nevyčerpané prostriedky z kohéznych fondov z programového obdobia 2014 – 2020 na potreby, ktoré vyvstali s migračnou krízou v dôsledku vojny Ruska na Ukrajine.
2022/10/04
Radio Equipment Directive: common charger for electronic devices (A9-0129/2022 - Alex Agius Saliba)

Som rád, že dlho očakávaná univerzálna nabíjačka pre všetky mobilné telefóny a tablety sa stane skutočnosťou. Bude to prínosná ak pre životné prostredie, ako aj spotrebiteľov.
2022/10/04
AccessibleEU Centre in support of accessibility policies in the EU internal market (A9-0209/2022 - Katrin Langensiepen)

Správu som podporil. Je dôležité, aby aj osoby so zdravotným postihnutím mali vytvorené možnosti tak, aby si mohli uplatňovať svoje práva a plnohodnotne sa začleniť do fungovania spoločnosti. Zabezpečenie prístupnosti je toho prvým predpokladom, či už sa to týka prístupu k relevantným vedomostiam, zručnostiam, príležitostiam na pracovnom trhu, alebo celkovo ich občianskeho zastúpenia.
2022/10/04
Situation of Roma people living in settlements in the EU (B9-0413/2022)

Rezolúciu som podporil, pretože situácia v rómskych osadách na Slovensku, ale aj v iných krajinách EÚ je naďalej katastrofálna. Je hanbou Európy, že napriek nemalým investovaným finančným prostriedkom, Rómovia stále žijú v nedôstojných životných podmienkach bez prístupu k pitnej vode a kanalizácii.
2022/10/05
Key objectives for the CITES CoP19 meeting in Panama (B9-0414/2022)

Vymieranie druhov je priamym následkom ľudskej činnosti a v jeho dôsledku je vyhynutím ohrozený približne 1 milión živočíšnych a rastlinných druhov. Existujú dôkazy, ktoré naznačujú, že ešte nie je neskoro zastaviť a zvrátiť súčasné trendy straty biodiverzity. Nadchádzajúce 19. zasadnutia Konferencie zmluvných strán Dohovoru o medzinárodnom obchode s ohrozenými druhmi voľne žijúcich živočíchov a rastlín (CITES), ktoré sa uskutoční v Paname 14. – 25. novembra aj za prítomnosti delegácie EP sa bude venovať práve tejto téme. Uznesenie som podporil.
2022/10/05
The EU’s strategic relationship and partnership with the Horn of Africa (A9-0207/2022 - Fabio Massimo Castaldo)

Správu som podporil. Reflektuje nad situáciou v krajinách Afrického rohu, kde bezpečnostná nestabilita, klimatické katastrofy či súperenie aktérov v regióne, ako sú Rusko a Čína, predstavuje vážnu hrozbu pre hospodárske a sociálne vyhliadky nielen celej Afriky, ale aj bezpečnostné záujmy EÚ.
2022/10/05
Access to water as a human right – the external dimension (A9-0231/2022 - Miguel Urbán Crespo)

Voda je základnou ľudskou potrebou, nevyhnutnou pre existenciu a dôstojný ľudský život. Avšak stále robíme tak málo, aby sme toto základné ľudské právo sprístupnili tým, ktorým je odopierané. Je to problém celosvetový vrátane niektorých krajín EÚ. Je nutné konať, a to i z dôvodu klimatických zmien. Rezolúciu som podporil.
2022/10/05
The EU’s response to the increase in energy prices in Europe (RC-B9-0416/2022, B9-0416/2022, B9-0417/2022, B9-0418/2022, B9-0419/2022, B9-0420/2022, B9-0421/2022, B9-0422/2022)

Aj v tejto oblastí musí EÚ konať spoločne a koordinovane, zároveň však prihliadať na špecifickú situáciu v každej krajine.Je nevyhnutné, aby nevyužité a dostupné finančné prostriedky z eurofondov čo najskôr poslúžili na dotovanie cien energií, a tak minimalizovali dosah na ľudí. Zastropovanie cien plynu sa taktiež musí stať realitou, a to v čo najkratšom čase. I to sú dôvody, prečo som správu podporil.
2022/10/05
Russia’s escalation of its war of aggression against Ukraine (RC-B9-0430/2022/REV, B9-0430/2022, B9-0432/2022, B9-0433/2022, B9-0438/2022, B9-0446/2022) (vote)

Situácia z posledných dní vzbudzuje znepokojenie na všetkých stranách. Nebezpečné Putinove vyjadrenia po sérii ukrajinských úspechov na fronte o použití jadrovým zbraní, mobilizácia záložníkov či poškodenie Nord Streamu netreba brať na ľahkú váhu. Putin si však musí byť vedomý toho, že jadrovú vojnu nemožno vyhrať. Uznesenie som podporil.
2022/10/06
An EU approach for Space Traffic management - an EU contribution addressing a global challenge (B9-0423/2022)

V kontexte čoraz intenzívnejšej súťaže o vesmírne prostredie nadobúda riadenie vesmírnej prevádzky na dôležitosti. EÚ je významným medzinárodným aktérom v oblasti vesmíru s vlastnou európskou politikou v oblasti kozmického priestoru a vesmírnym programom, má preto oprávnený záujem a povinnosť aktívne prispievať ku globálnej diskusii a zaujať jednoznačný postoj pri formovaní potrebných opatrení na riadenie vesmírnej prevádzky. Uznesenie som podporil.
2022/10/06
Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States (A9-0243/2022 - Alicia Homs Ginel)

Správa poukazuje na dôležitosť prepojenia vzdelávacích systémov s trhom práce. Je nevyhnutné, aby členské štáty podporovali prístup ku kvalitnému vzdelávaniu, odbornej príprave, zvyšovaniu kvalifikácie, duálnemu a celoživotnému vzdelávaniu, ak chcú, aby ich občania uspeli na meniacom sa pracovnom trhu, tak z dôvodu digitalizácie, ako aj prechodu na zelenú ekonomiku.
2022/10/18
The accession of Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen area (B9-0462/2022, B9-0463/2022)

Prijatie oboch krajín Bulharska i Rumunska do schengenského priestoru som podporil. Tým by sa malo zabezpečiť zrušenie kontrol osôb na všetkých vnútorných hraniciach pre obe krajiny už na začiatku roka 2023.
2022/10/18
Draft amending budget 4/2022: Update of revenue (own resources) and other technical adjustments (A9-0240/2022 - Karlo Ressler)

Hlavným cieľom návrhu opravného rozpočtu bolo aktualizovať príjmovú stranu rozpočtu s cieľom zohľadniť aktualizované prognózy vlastných zdrojov pre rozpočet na rok 2022 a aktualizovať ďalšie príjmy. Návrh som podporil.
2022/10/19
General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2023 - all sections (A9-0241/2022 - Nicolae Ştefănuță, Niclas Herbst)

Únia čelí mnohým výzvam vrátane vojny na Ukrajine, vysokej inflácie, rastúcej chudoby, vysokých cien energií a rizík v oblasti bezpečnosti dodávok, zhoršujúceho sa hospodárskeho výhľadu, najmä pre malé a stredné podniky a najzraniteľnejšie domácnosti, a to všetko za stále prebiehajúcej pandémie. Rozpočet Únie musí v dostatočnej miere prispieť k riešeniu týchto výziev a poskytovať primeranú podporu všetkým.
2022/10/19
Sustainable maritime fuels (FuelEU Maritime Initiative) (A9-0233/2022 - Jörgen Warborn)

Prechod na alternatívne palivá sa dotkne aj námornej dopravy, hoci tento druh dopravy patrí stále k najekologickejšej forme s nízkou tvorbou emisií. Do roku 2030 by mali byť pripravené námorné lode s nulovými emisiami. Návrh správy som podporil.
2022/10/19
Deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (A9-0234/2022 - Ismail Ertug)

Využívanie obnoviteľných a nízkouhlíkových palív v doprave musí ísť ruka v ruke s vytvorením verejne prístupnej infraštruktúry nabíjacích či čerpacích staníc. Občania tým budú viac motivovaní ku kúpe áut na alternatívny pohon, a znížia sa tak emisie produkované spaľovacími motormi. Ich budovanie a umiestňovanie však musí prebiehať koordinovane a v spolupráci s regiónmi, ktorým musí byť za týmto účelom poskytnutá finančná pomoc. Návrh som podporil.
2022/10/19
EU/Ukraine Agreement on the carriage of freight by road (A9-0263/2022 - Marian-Jean Marinescu)

V dôsledku vojny na Ukrajine, uzavretia jej vzdušného priestoru či námorných ciest sa cestná doprava stala kľúčovou pri exporte ako aj importe obilia, potravín či iného relevantného tovaru. Táto dohoda reflektuje súčasnú výnimočnú situáciu.
2022/11/10
EU/Moldova Agreement on the carriage of freight by road (A9-0262/2022 - Marian-Jean Marinescu)

V dôsledku vojny na Ukrajinu došlo v odvetví dopravy k významnému narušeniu nielen na Ukrajine, ale aj v susednej Moldavskej republike. Uzavretá cestná dohoda posilňuje schopnosť Moldavska vyvážať vlastné a ukrajinské výrobky cestnou dopravou na územie a cez územie Európskej únie. Dohodu som podporil.
2022/11/10
Distortive foreign subsidies (A9-0135/2022 - Christophe Hansen)

Zahraničné dotácie čoraz častejšie narúšajú hospodársku súťaž na vnútornom trhu EÚ. Som zástancom toho, aby všetky podniky, aj mimo EÚ podliehali rovnakému systému kontroly finančnej pomoci ako podniky EÚ.
2022/11/10
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (A9-0059/2022 - Pascal Durand)

Návrh je súčasťou Európskej zelenej dohody. Zavádza povinné pravidlá vykazovania pre určité spoločnosti týkajúce sa najmä sociálnych a environmentálnych vplyvov. Návrh som podporil.
2022/11/10
Digital Finance: Amending Directive regarding Digital Operational Resilience requirements (A9-0340/2021 - Mikuláš Peksa)

Únia musí primerane a komplexne riešiť digitálne riziká, ktorým sú vystavené všetky finančné subjekty v dôsledku toho, že pri poskytovaní a využívaní finančných služieb v zvýšenej miere používajú informačné a komunikačné technológie. Správa som podporil.
2022/11/10
A high common level of cybersecurity across the Union (A9-0313/2021 - Bart Groothuis)

Správa reflektuje na rastúcu digitalizáciu vnútorného trhu ako aj vyvíjajúce hrozby v oblasti kybernetickej bezpečnosti. Obsahuje prísnejšie pravidlá, ktoré sa budú vzťahovať nielen na kľúčové odvetvia ako sú energetika, doprava, bankovníctvo či zdravotníctvo, ale aj tzv. dôležité odvetvia, medzi ktoré patria poštové služby, odpadové hospodárstvo, chemický či potravinársky priemysel atď. Správu som podporil.
2022/11/10
REPowerEU chapters in recovery and resilience plans (A9-0260/2022 - Eider Gardiazabal Rubial, Siegfried Mureşan, Dragoş Pîslaru)

EÚ poskytne Slovensku ďalšiu finančnú pomoc zhruba vo výške 380 miliónov eur na zvýšenie energetickej nezávislosti od ruských fosílnych palív a urýchlenie nášho prechodu na čistú energiu. V tejto súvislosti sa bude musieť aktualizovať národný Plán obnovy. Je v našom záujme, aby tento proces prebehol čo najskôr.
2022/11/10
Full application of the provisions of the Schengen acquis in Croatia (A9-0264/2022 - Paulo Rangel)

Správu som podporil. Je ďalším krokom k tomu, aby Chorvátsko bolo prijaté do schengenskej zóny od januára 2023, kam samozrejme patrí.
2022/11/10
Esports and video games (A9-0244/2022 - Laurence Farreng)

Sektor videohier sa stal popredným kultúrnym a kreatívnym priemyslom na celom svete, pričom objem európskeho trhu v roku 2021 sa odhaduje na 23,3 miliardy EUR, zahŕňa viac než 4 900 herných štúdií a 200 vydavateľov videohier a má veľký potenciál rastu, inovácie, kreativity a pozitívnej zmeny pre celé odvetvie. Tento sektor je jediným kultúrnym a kreatívnym priemyslom, ktorý zaznamenal rast obratu počas krízy COVID-19. Správu som podporil, i keď dodávam, že je potrebné, aby si každý, hlavne deti s pomocou rodičov, dokázal regulovať čas strávený pred obrazovkou.
2022/11/10
Racial justice, non-discrimination and anti-racism in the EU (A9-0254/2022 - Evin Incir)

Som rád, že EÚ konečne priznáva existenciu praktík inštitucionálneho rasizmu. Sú to praktiky na strane orgánov, ktoré majú chrániť, vzdelávať, rozvíjať! Neprimerané násilie počas policajných zásahov proti Rómom či iným menšinám, segregácia a neoprávnené umiestňovanie rómskych detí do špeciálnych škôl s mentálnym postihnutím, diskriminácia v oblasti zamestnania či zdravotnej starostlivosti, nedostatočný prístup k základným potrebám, ako je pitná voda či kanalizácia, to sú len niektoré príklady týchto praktík. Je nutné si uvedomiť, že všetky tieto praktiky podkopávajú ľudskú dôstojnosť ľudí, ako aj maria všetky naše snahy o prosperitu a blahobyt, ako aj vzájomnú súdržnosť a bezpečnosť.
2022/11/10
Closure of the accounts of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency for the financial year 2020 (B9-0488/2022)

Návrh, ktorým sa schválila účtovná závierka Európskej agentúry pre pohraničnú a pobrežnú stráž na rozpočtový rok 2020 som podporil.
2022/11/22
Protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Interim Association Agreement: participation of the Palestinian Authority of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip in Union programmes (A9-0253/2022 - Manu Pineda)

Cieľom tohto protokolu je stanoviť finančné a technické pravidlá umožňujúce Palestínskej samospráve Západného brehu Jordánu a Pásma Gazy účasť na určitých programoch EÚ. Návrh protokolu som podporil.
2022/11/22
Resilience of critical entities (A9-0289/2021 - Michal Šimečka)

Pandémia, vojna na Ukrajine a pribúdajúce bezpečnostné výzvy vrátane terorizmu prinútili nás i celú EÚ zásadným spôsobom prehodnotiť prístup k ochrane a budovaniu odolnosti kritickej infraštruktúry.Čím lepšia odolnosť kritických subjektov, a nejde len o jadrové elektrárne či priehrady, tým menšie škody na majetku, zdraví a ľudských životoch. Berúc do úvahy cezhraničný aspekt ako i vzájomnú prepojenosť, i tu platí, že ak chceme byť úspešní a akcieschopní, potrebujeme posilniť vzájomnú spoluprácu a postupovať koordinovane. Nové pravidlá som podporil.
2022/11/22
Common fisheries policy (CFP): restrictions to the access to Union waters (A9-0206/2022 - Pierre Karleskind)

Touto správou sa umožní predĺženie existujúcich výnimiek týkajúcich sa obmedzení prístupu do vôd EÚ o ďalších 10 rokov, aby sa tak zabezpečila kontinuita platných ochranných opatrení. Správu som podporil.
2022/11/22
Borrowing strategy to finance NextGenerationEU (A9-0250/2022 - José Manuel Fernandes, Valérie Hayer)

Správa mimo iného uvádza, že implementácia Next Generation EU, ktorá je európskou stratégiou pôžičiek na pokrytie klimatickej a energetickej transformácie v značnej miere závisí od implementácie národných programov obnovy a odolnosti. Členské štáty majú v tomto zmysle čo robiť. Správu som podporil.
2022/11/22
Implementation report on the European Innovation Council (A9-0268/2022 - Christian Ehler)

Európska rada pre inováciu bola zriadená na podporu technologických inovácií v Európe od výskumu až po uvedenie na trh a rozširovanie. Správa poukazuje na nedostatky v implementácii v dôsledku vnútorných sporov na strane Komisie, kvôli ktorým sa fakticky zastavilo poskytovanie finančných prostriedkov. Správa vyzýva k reštrukturalizácii fondu Európskej rady pre inováciu. Správu som podporil.
2022/11/22
Recognising the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism (RC-B9-0482/2022, B9-0482/2022, B9-0483/2022, B9-0485/2022, B9-0486/2022, B9-0487/2022)

Stupňujúce sa násilie, zverstvá, ktoré Rusko pácha voči civilnému obyvateľstvu na Ukrajine, neustále hrozby týkajúce sa použitia nukleárnych zbraní, sabotáže, šírenie dezinformácií, vraždy odporcov Putinovho režimu či dodávky zbraní Asadovmu režimu v Sýrii, to je terorizmus! Som rád, že EÚ má odvahu to pomenovať.
2022/11/23
New EU strategy for enlargement (A9-0251/2022 - Tonino Picula)

Pre EÚ je bytostne dôležité presadzovať politiku rozširovania ako vôbec najúčinnejší nástroj EÚ na zabezpečenie mieru, prosperity a základných hodnôt na európskom kontinente. Preto je dôležité urýchliť integráciu tých krajín, ktoré napredujú v reformách súvisiacich s ich vstupom do EÚ. Správu som podporil.
2022/11/23
Promoting regional stability and security in the broader Middle East region (A9-0256/2022 - Manu Pineda)

Región Blízkeho východu je vystavený nestabilite, rôznym konfliktom, korupcii, porušovaniu ľudských práv, ako aj klimatickým zmenám. Pre EÚ má tento región strategický význam, a preto je dôležité spoločne sa usilovať o koordinované politiky, ktoré by tomuto regiónu priniesli mier a prosperitu.
2022/11/23
Prevention, management and better care of diabetes in the EU on the occasion of World Diabetes Day (B9-0492/2022)

Viac ako 33 miliónov ľudí v EÚ trpí chronickým ochorením cukrovky a podľa údajov Medzinárodnej diabetickej federácie sa ich počet do roku 2030 zvýši na 38 miliónov. Je nutné investovať nielen do financovania výskumu a vývoja v oblasti liekov, ale aj do oblasti prevencie.
2022/11/23
Amending Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2093 of 17 December 2020 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027 (C9-0386/2022)

Išlo o zmenu návrhu rozpočtu Komisie týkajúceho sa viacročného finančného rámca s cieľom rozšíriť rozpočtové krytie pre kľúčové priority.
2022/11/24
Amending Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 as regards the establishment of a diversified funding strategy as a general borrowing method (C9-0374/2022)

Týmto návrhom sa zavádzajú zmeny potrebné na vykonávanie diverzifikovanej stratégie financovania ako jednotnej metódy vypožičiavania si prostriedkov. Táto jednotná metóda financovania je nevyhnutná na to, aby Únia mohla uvádzať na trh emisie dlhopisov s cieľom uspokojiť rastúce potreby financovania všetkých príslušných programov. Návrh som podporil.
2022/11/24
'Macro-Financial Assistance+' instrument for providing support to Ukraine for 2023 (C9-0373/2022)

Ide o doposiaľ najväčší úverový balík peňazí v hodnote 18 miliárd, ktorú EÚ poskytne Ukrajine pre rok 2023. Ukrajine, ktorá je stále zmietaná vojnou, o ktorej nikto netuší, kedy skončí, to napomôže k lepšiemu plánovaniu pri zabezpečení fungovania štátu, ako i obnovy kritickej infraštruktúry zničenej Ruskom. Návrh som podporil.
2022/11/24
Assessment of Hungary's compliance with the rule of law conditions under the Conditionality Regulation and state of play of the Hungarian RRP (B9-0511/2022)

Maďarsko pod hrozbou finančných sankcií predložilo celý rad reforiem a iniciatív, hlavne týkajúcich sa transparentnosti čerpania EÚ fondov a boja proti korupcii. Či tieto opatrenia budú postačujúce aj na riešenie fungovania právneho štátu a demokracie, ktoré EÚ dlhodobo namieta, ukáže čas a dôsledné monitorovanie v nastávajúcich mesiacoch, hlavne zo strany Európskej komisie. Mám za to, že ak implementácia týchto reforiem nesplní očakávania, vtedy bude na mieste čerpanie fondov zastaviť.Myslím si, že je v bytostnom záujme Maďarska, aby k tomu nedošlo.
2022/11/24
The European Year of Youth 2022 Legacy (B9-0512/2022)

Mladí Európania dnes žijú náročné časy. Najprv do ich životov zasiahla pandémia COVID-19. Dnes je to vojna na Ukrajine.Tieto výzvy zásadným spôsobom menia a formujú ich pohľady na svet. Ovplyvňujú tak fyzické, ako aj ich duševné zdravie. Je nutné pokračovať v komunikácii s mládežou aj po skončení Európskeho roku mládeže a byť dôslední v plnení sľubov.
2022/11/24
Towards equal rights for persons with disabilities (A9-0284/2022 - Anne-Sophie Pelletier)

Ľudia so zdravotným postihnutím musia mať v spoločnosti zabezpečené rovnaké práva a vytvorené podmienky k tomu, aby mohli viesť plnohodnotný život a realizovať sa. Stále pretrvávajúca pandémia ochorenia Covid-19 poukázala na mnohé existujúce prekážky v tomto smere. Treba preto naďalej vyvíjať úsilie o ich odstraňovanie.
2022/12/13
A long-term vision for the EU's rural areas (A9-0269/2022 - Isabel Carvalhais)

Treba sa naďalej zameriavať sa na znižovanie rozdielov v jednotlivých regiónoch, aj na vidieku, kde podiel obyvateľstva ohrozeného chudobou alebo sociálnym vylúčením je vyšší ako v mestách. Financovanie je v tomto smere kľúčovým. Správu som podporil.
2022/12/13
Action plan to boost long-distance and cross-border passenger rail (A9-0242/2022 - Annalisa Tardino)

Železničná doprava pri dekarbonizácii mobility v EÚ zohráva kľúčovú úlohu. Preto je dôležité naďalej pokračovať v zlepšovaní kvality infraštruktúry, ako aj v budovaní vysokorýchlostných tratí. Správu o akčnom pláne som podporil.
2022/12/13
Digital divide: the social differences created by digitalisation (B9-0550/2022)

Digitalizácia je základom mnohých sociálnych rozdielov, pričom vzniká nová digitálna priepasť. Tá má nepriaznivý vplyv na ľudí, ktorí nemajú dostatočné digitálne zručnosti alebo nemajú prístup k internetovému pripojeniu či digitálnym zariadeniam, čo zvýrazňuje sociálne rozdiely tým, že obmedzuje možnosti niektorých v oblasti uplatnenia. Treba vyvinúť oveľa väčšie úsilie o sprístupnenie digitálneho vzdelávania i digitálnych technológií, a tak prejsť digitálnou transformáciou a nenechať nikoho bokom.
2022/12/13
Renewable Energy, Energy Performance of Buildings and Energy Efficiency Directives: amendments (REPowerEU) (A9-0283/2022 - Markus Pieper)

Revízia smerníc má za cieľ urýchliť zavádzanie obnoviteľných zdrojov energie a zbaviť sa závislosti od fosílnych palív z Ruska. Zdĺhavé a zložité administratívne postupy nesmú stáť v ceste tejto transformácie. Nie je možné, aby vydanie povolení, napr. na stavbu infraštruktúrnych projektov, v oblasti veternej či solárnej energie trvalo desať rokov. Treba zjednodušovať postupy tak, aby z nej mali prínos naši občania. Správu som podporil.
2022/12/14
Annual implementing report on the EU association agreement with Georgia (A9-0274/2022 - Sven Mikser)

Gruzínsko naďalej musí vyvíjať v úsilie v napĺňaní európskych ambícií, hoci v kontexte pokračujúcej vojny Ruska na Ukrajine to má značne sťažené. Správu som podporil.
2022/12/14
Implementation of the New European Agenda for Culture and the EU Strategy for International Cultural Relations (A9-0279/2022 - Salima Yenbou)

Oba strategické rámce v oblasti kultúry boli prijaté v časoch, keď sme netušili, akým drastickým spôsobom vstúpi do našich životov pandémia ochorenia Covid-19 či prebiehajúca vojna na Ukrajine. Preto niektoré nedostatky v ich implementácii súvisiace s týmito výzvami sú pochopiteľné. To by nás však nemalo spomaliť, ale naopak urýchliť naše úsilie. Správu som podporil.
2022/12/14
90 years after Holodomor: Recognising the mass killing through starvation as genocide (RC-B9-0559/2022, B9-0559/2022, B9-0560/2022, B9-0561/2022, B9-0564/2022, B9-0566/2022)

Nechať vyhladovať milióny ľudí a to všetko za účelom presadzovania si svojvôle, ako sa tomu dialo na Ukrajine pod taktovkou Stalina je jednou z najzvrátenejších a najcynickejších foriem zabíjania. Je to zločin proti ľudskosti, ktorý by mal byť označený za genocídu. O týchto temných dejinách je nutné zvyšovať povedomie aj v kontexte prebiehajúcej agresie Ruska na Ukrajine.
2022/12/15
Upscaling the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (A9-0281/2022 - Jan Olbrycht, Margarida Marques)

Je to nutnosť, ktorá vyvstala z dôvodu neplánovaných hospodárskych a sociálnych otrasov, ktoré vojna na Ukrajine so sebou priniesla. EÚ na najbližšie obdobie potrebuje rozpočet, ktorý týmto otrasom odolá a bude dostatočne flexibilný.
2022/12/15
Transparency and targeting of political advertising (A9-0009/2023 - Sandro Gozi)

S politickou reklamou sa spája široké spektrum rozličných služieb ponúkaných napríklad politickými konzultačnými spoločnosťami, reklamnými agentúrami, reklamnými technologickými platformami, firmami pôsobiacimi v oblasti vzťahov s verejnosťou, influencermi a rôznymi poskytovateľmi analýz údajov atď. služieb. Aj z tohto dôvodu som rád, že sa podarilo do návrhu zaviesť nové povinnosti týkajúce sa transparentnosti a označovania pre poskytovateľov reklamných služieb a sponzorov vrátane politických aktérov a mimovládnych organizácií.
2023/02/02
Revision of the European Works Councils Directive (A9-0295/2022 - Dennis Radtke)

Cieľom správy je, aby Európske zamestnanecké rady mali včasný prístup k zmysluplným a aktuálnym informáciám o plánovaných rozhodnutiach nadnárodného charakteru. Správu som podporil.
2023/02/02
Union's rights in enforcing and implementing the UK Withdrawal Agreement and the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (A9-0248/2022 - Seán Kelly, Andreas Schieder, Danuta Maria Hübner)

Vykonávajúce nariadenie som podporil. Ide o niekoľko jednostranných opatrení, ktoré môže EÚ prijať v prípade, že by Spojené kráľovstvo nedodržiavalo záväzky na základe vyššie uvedených dohôd.
2023/02/14
Union Secure Connectivity Programme 2023-2027 (A9-0249/2022 - Christophe Grudler)

Cieľom programu bezpečného pripojenia Únie je vytvoriť satelitnú konšteláciu EÚ (predpokladá sa až 200 satelitov), ​​ktorá zabezpečí poskytovanie celosvetových bezpečných, flexibilných a odolných satelitných komunikačných služieb pre Európsku úniu a členské štáty. Správu som podporil.
2023/02/14
EU/Guyana Voluntary Partnership Agreement: forest law enforcement, governance and trade in timber products to the EU (A9-0008/2023 - Karin Karlsbro)

Dohoda poskytuje vynikajúcu príležitosť pre rozvoj obchodných vzťahov medzi EÚ a Guyanou. Týka sa lesného hospodárstva a medzi iným má za cieľ riešiť i nelegálnu ťažbu dreva a podporiť obchod s overenými legálnymi výrobkami z dreva. Dohodu som podporil.
2023/02/14
REPowerEU chapters in recovery and resilience plans (A9-0260/2022 - Eider Gardiazabal Rubial, Siegfried Mureşan, Dragoş Pîslaru)

Som rád, že sa Slovensku podarilo uzavrieť kapitoly programu REPowerEU v národnom pláne obnovy a odolnosti ešte pred koncom minulého roka. Musíme nadviazať na tieto opatrenia a naďalej podporovať zraniteľné domácnosti, malé a stredné podniky v prekonávaní energetickej krízy, ale i pokračovať v investíciách do obnoviteľných zdrojov, energetickej infraštruktúry a prelomových technológií. Cezhraničná spolupráca s ostatnými členskými štátmi v regióne je v tejto oblasti nevyhnutná. Správu som podporil.
2023/02/14
Electoral rights of mobile Union citizens in European Parliament elections (A9-0297/2022 - Damian Boeselager)

Približne 11 miliónov Európanov, na ktorých sa vzťahuje volebné právo, má bydlisko v inom členskom štáte. Títo občania čelia niekoľkým prekážkam, keď sa chcú zúčastniť na európskych a komunálnych voľbách. Správa obsahuje návrh, aby voličská registrácia bola možná pri registrácii pobytu a aby informácie pre voličov a kandidátov boli včasné a viacjazyčné. Správu som podporil.
2023/02/14
Electoral rights of mobile Union citizens in municipal elections (A9-0005/2023 - Joachim Stanisław Brudziński)

Správa obsahuje návrhy, ktorými by sa komunálne voľby stali prístupnejšími aj pre Európanov z inej krajiny EÚ, ktorí sa chcú zúčastniť ako kandidáti alebo voliči, napr. aby sa odstránili jazykové bariéry, zjednodušili registračné postupy, aby sa uľahčilo hlasovanie zavedením elektronického hlasovania, atď. Správu som podporil.
2023/02/14
CO2 emission standards for cars and vans (A9-0150/2022 - Jan Huitema)

Od roku 2035 všetky osobné automobily uvedené na trh majú byť vozidlá s nulovými emisiami. Ide o ambiciózny cieľ, ktorý je súčasťou dosiahnutia klimatickej neutrality, avšak predstavuje veľkú výzvu pre výrobcov týchto automobilov. Pevne dúfam, že automobilky v krajine, akou je Slovensko, ktoré už investujú nemalé finančné zdroje do dekarbonizácie a taktiež sa vyrovnávajú s infláciou a dôsledkami energetickej krízy, sa budú vedieť so sprísnenými emisnými normami vysporiadať.
2023/02/14
Amendments to the European Long-Term Investment Funds (ELTIFs) Regulation (A9-0196/2022 - Michiel Hoogeveen)

Európske dlhodobé investičné fondy sú fondy špeciálne navrhnuté na dlhodobé investície, akými sú infraštrukturálne projekty súvisiace s ekologickou a digitálnou transformáciou. Správu som podporil.
2023/02/15
EU/North Macedonia Agreement: operational activities carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in the Republic of North Macedonia (A9-0027/2023 - Lena Düpont)

Severné Macedónsko leží na jednej z hlavných trás neregulárnej zmiešanej migrácie. Táto trasa je stále aktívna a oficiálny počet neoprávnených príchodov do Severného Macedónska v roku 2021 bol 20 874. Schválenie tejto dohody o štatúte bolo mimoriadne dôležité nielen z hľadiska zabezpečenia operačnej spolupráce Európskej agentúry pre pohraničnú a pobrežnú stráž so Severomacedónskou republikou, ale aj na podporu úsilia orgánov Severného Macedónska v oblasti ochrany vonkajších hraníc EÚ. Dohodu som podporil.
2023/02/15
Authorising Poland to ratify the amendment to the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Pollock Resources in the Central Bering Sea (A9-0007/2023 - Elżbieta Rafalska)

V znení uvedeného dohovoru sa v súčasnosti počíta len s členstvom štátov. Aby sa EÚ mohla stať zmluvnou stranou dohovoru, je nutné zmeniť a zosúladiť jeho ustanovenia. Poľsko, ktoré je zmluvnou stranou dohovoru už od roku 1996, bolo poverené v záujme EÚ ratifikovať zmenu dohovoru. Odporúčanie som podporil.
2023/02/15
Protocol to the EC/Korea Cooperation Agreement on a Civil Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS): accession of Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania (A9-0006/2023 - Cristian-Silviu Buşoi)

Navrhovaný protokol robí z Bulharska, Chorvátskej republiky a Rumunska zmluvné strany dohody. Protokol som podporil.
2023/02/15
Joint Undertakings under Horizon Europe: Chips Joint Undertaking (A9-0012/2023 - Eva Maydell)

Spoločné podniky pre čipy umožnia rozvoj špičkových technológií a polovodičov novej generácie. Správu som podporil.
2023/02/15
Consultation on European Ombudsman Implementing Provisions (A9-0010/2023 - Paulo Rangel)

Predložený návrh vykonávacích ustanovení je založený na vykonávacích ustanoveniach, ktoré v súčasnosti platia, spolu s niekoľkými zmenami s cieľom prispôsobiť ich ustanoveniam nového štatútu. Návrh som podporil.
2023/02/15
Situation of the former President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili (RC-B9-0106/2023, B9-0106/2023, B9-0109/2023, B9-0112/2023, B9-0114/2023, B9-0117/2023)

Spôsob, akým Gruzínsko zaobchádza so svojím bývalým prezidentom, vyvoláva vážne znepokojenie a obavy, aj čo sa týka jeho kandidatúry do EÚ. Uznesenie som podporil.
2023/02/15
Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence: EU accession (A9-0021/2023 - Łukasz Kohut, Arba Kokalari)

Dôrazne odsudzujem všetky formy násilia páchaného na ženách, dievčatách či iných osobách. Každej obeti, ktorá si niečím obdobným prešla, musí byť zabezpečená potrebná pomoc, podpora, zdravotná starostlivosť, ako aj kompenzácia. No hlavne musí byť potrestaný vinník. Avšak za žiadnym zákonom nesmie stáť ideológia. Aj z tohto dôvodu som správu nepodporil.
2023/02/15
The EU priorities for the 67th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (B9-0100/2023, B9-0103/2023)

Hoci dokument pojednáva o prioritách EÚ ohľadne postavenia žien, sú v ňom mnohé ideologické záležitosti, ktoré nepodporujem.
2023/02/15
An EU strategy to boost industrial competitiveness, trade and quality jobs (B9-0085/2023, B9-0086/2023, B9-0087/2023, B9-0088/2023, B9-0089/2023, B9-0090/2023, B9-0091/2023, B9-0104/2023, B9-0105/2023, RC-B9-0107/2023, B9-0107/2023, B9-0108/2023, B9-0110/2023, B9-0111/2023, B9-0115/2023)

. – Uvítal by som, keby text stratégie bol zameraný na zvýšenie konkurencieschopnosti priemyslu, zabezpečenie dostupnej energie zo všetkých zdrojov energie. Z tohto dôvodu som to svojím hlasom nepodporil.
2023/02/16
One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine (RC-B9-0123/2023, B9-0123/2023, B9-0126/2023, B9-0131/2023, B9-0132/2023, B9-0134/2023, B9-0139/2023)

. – Európa ani svet už nie je tým, čím bol pred vojnou na Ukrajine. Je v záujme nás všetkých vytrvať v pomoci Ukrajine nielen počas prebiehajúceho vojnového konfliktu, ale aj pri jej obnove.
2023/02/16
Developing an EU cycling strategy (B9-0102/2023)

. – Cyklistika prináša mnoho výhod, ako je lepšie zdravie, zníženie preťaženia ciest a znečistenia hlukom, lepšia kvalita ovzdušia, atď. Má taktiež hospodársky a sociálny rozmer, preto je dobré viac investovať, a to hlavne budovaním bezpečnej cyklistickej infraštruktúry. Tá v mnohých členských štátoch, vrátane Slovenska stále chýba. Správu som podporil.
2023/02/16
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund – application EGF/2022/002 BE/TNT - Belgium (A9-0043/2023 - Olivier Chastel)

Návrh sa týka mobilizácie celkovej sumy 1 956 397 EUR z Európskeho fondu na prispôsobenie sa globalizácii pre Belgicko a týka sa 548 prepustených pracovníkov v spoločnosti TNT Express Worldwide Euro Hub SRL v Belgicku. Návrh som podporil.
2023/03/14
Binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States (Effort Sharing Regulation) (A9-0163/2022 - Jessica Polfjärd)

Ide naozaj o ambiciózne politiky, ktoré je možné naplniť len spoločným úsilím všetkých členských štátov, ak sa do roku 2050 Európa má stať prvým klimaticky neutrálnym kontinentom na svete. Zároveň je dôležité, aby naše úsilie o záchranu planéty bolo vyvážené berúc do úvahy dopady na ľudí, preto je tak dôležité pri stanovení si ambicióznych cieľov dbať aj na efektívnu implementáciu.
2023/03/14
Land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF) (A9-0161/2022 - Ville Niinistö)

Záväzný cieľ Únie, ktorým je dosiahnuť do roku 2030 zníženie čistých emisií skleníkových plynov, sa odráža aj v oblasti využívania pôdy a lesného hospodárstva. Správu som podporil.
2023/03/14
Energy performance of buildings (recast) (A9-0033/2023 - Ciarán Cuffe)

Nik nepochybuje o sociálnom, hospodárskom či environmentálnom prínose obnovy budov. Zníži to účty za energie, prispeje k tvorbe pracovných miest, hlavne v stavebníctve, zníži to tvorbu emisií a v neposlednom rade i našu závislosť na ruskom plyne.Avšak na naplnenie ambicióznych cieľov je nutné nastaviť mechanizmus, ktorý v praxi zabezpečí aj ich účinnú implementáciu! Nie je predsa mysliteľné, aby v čase, keď občania obracajú každé euro, si na zatepľovanie svojich obydlí brali úver, aj keď bezúročný, a borili sa s podkladmi, vybavenie ktorých stojí čas i peniaze.
2023/03/14
Activities of the European Ombudsman - annual report 2021 (A9-0054/2023 - Anne-Sophie Pelletier)

Úrad európskej ombudsmanky zohráva dôležitú úlohu pri budovaní dôvery občanov v EÚ inštitúcie. Oceňujem jej úsilie pri presadzovaní transparentnosti, hlavne v súvislosti s vykonávaním práva prístupu verejnosti k dokumentom a informáciám.
2023/03/14
Adequate minimum income ensuring active inclusion (B9-0099/2023, B9-0116/2023)

Chudoba medzi obyvateľstvom narastá. A to z dôvodu hospodárskych dopadov spojených či už s pandémiou COVID, prebiehajúcou vojnou na Ukrajine a s tým spojenou infláciou. Ľudia dnes jednoducho nedokážu čeliť vysokým životným nákladom. Pomoc musí prísť zo strany štátu aj prostredníctvom zabezpečenia dostatočného minimálneho príjmu a samozrejme prostredníctvom podpory zamestnanosti. Len tak možno napredovať v aktívnom začleňovaní.
2023/03/15
European Semester for economic policy coordination 2023 (A9-0044/2023 - Irene Tinagli)

Správa veľmi dobre zdôrazňuje, aké potrebné je dôsledné vykonávanie reforiem a prepojenosť medzi nástrojom na Obnovu a odolnosť a odporúčaniami pre jednotlivé krajiny v rámci Európskeho semestra. Správu som podporil.
2023/03/15
EU-Armenia relations (A9-0036/2023 - Andrey Kovatchev)

Správa sa zaoberá naliehavými problémami regionálnej bezpečnosti a bilaterálnou spoluprácou s Arménskom.Problémom však naďalej ostáva pretrvávajúci konflikt v Náhornom Karabachu. Správa zdôrazňuje naliehavosť zastavenia vlny násilia medzi Arménskom a Azerbajdžanom. Len tak možno zapojiť Arménsko do hospodárskych a politických reforiem a do regionálnej spolupráce, a to aj v rámci Východného partnerstva. Správu som podporil.
2023/03/15
EU-Azerbaijan relations (A9-0037/2023 - Željana Zovko)

Už viac ako tri desaťročia a naďalej prebieha konflikt v Náhornom Karabachu a vojna medzi Arménskom a Azerbajdžanom. Vojnou Ruska na Ukrajine sa stabilita celého regiónu ešte zhoršila a má dosah aj na širšiu európsku stabilitu. EÚ preto nalieha na Azerbajdžan ako i Arménsko k zapojeniu sa do prípravy komplexnej a vzájomne prijateľnej mierovej zmluvy. Správu som podporil.
2023/03/15
Joint Investigation Teams collaboration platform (A9-0245/2022 - Malik Azmani)

Medzinárodné justičné orgány zohrávajú kľúčovú úlohu pri vyšetrovaní a stíhaní medzinárodných trestných činov. Je preto naliehavé vytvoriť platformu pre ich vzájomnú spoluprácu, umožniť spoločným vyšetrovacím tímom účinnú a bezpečnú komunikáciu a vymieňanie informácií a dôkazov. Z tohto dôvodu som správu podporil.
2023/03/30
European Year of Skills 2023 (A9-0028/2023 - Loucas Fourlas)

Rok 2023 je Európskym rok zručností, ktorý by mal poukázať na nové príležitosti uplatnenia sa na trhu práce, hlavne v oblasti zelenej a digitálnej transformácie. Na trhu práce však naďalej pretrváva nedostatok pracovných miest aj v oblastiach, ako je zdravotníctvo, stavebníctvo či služby. Je potrebné na to nielen poukazovať, ale aj vyvíjať väčšie úsilie, a to najmä zo strany členských štátov, ako pracovný trh zatraktívniť a sprístupniť, tak pre kvalifikovaných ľudí ako aj ľudí bez zručností. Správu som podporil.
2023/03/30
General Product Safety Regulation (A9-0191/2022 - Dita Charanzová)

Rozdielne pravidlá týkajúce sa bezpečnosti výrobkov na vnútroštátnej úrovni môžu spôsobovať podnikom, ale aj spotrebiteľom rôzne prekážky a problémy. Preto je potrebné zharmonizovať pravidlá tak, aby dohľad nad trhom bol účinný, a jednotný v celej EÚ. Správu o návrhu som podporil.
2023/03/30
Strengthening the application of the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value between men and women (A9-0056/2022 - Kira Marie Peter-Hansen, Samira Rafaela)

Myslím si, že je fér, aby každý bez rozdielu, či ide o muža, alebo ženu, dostal rovnakú odmenu za rovnako odvedenú prácu. Preto schvaľujem nové pravidlá, ktoré by mali nastaviť väčšiu príjmovú transparentnosť. Správu som podporil.
2023/03/30
2022 Rule of Law Report - The rule of law situation in the European Union (B9-0189/2023, B9-0190/2023, B9-0191/2023)

Opakujúce výzvy vo forme nezáväzných a všeobecných odporúčaní, ktoré členské štáty majú alebo nemajú ochotu plniť. Osobne mi je však ľúto, že v oblasti rešpektovania ľudských práv popri iných menšinách nefiguruje zmienka týkajúca sa rómskych komunít. Akoby tento problém neexistoval.
2023/03/30
Machinery products (A9-0141/2022 - Ivan Štefanec)

Bezpečnosť a zdravie musia byť pre EÚ prioritou, preto som podporil nariadenie. Obzvlášť oceňujem, že je rozšírené aj o prvky digitalizácie, ktoré by mali uľahčiť nakupujúcim lepší, a najmä rýchlejší prístup k informáciám.
2023/04/18
Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System (A9-0162/2022 - Peter Liese)

Je nevyhnutné dodržiavať klimatické ciele a dohody. Európa je dnes lídrom v zelených riešeniach. Zároveň je však nespravodlivé, keď je kvôli tomu v nevýhode a naša zodpovednosť sa prejaví na vyššej cene tovarov, preto som vnímal ako dôležité zahlasovať za optimalizáciu obchodu s emisiami, vďaka ktorej spoločnosti, ktoré dovážajú do EÚ, budú musieť zohľadniť ETS a v prípade vyšších emisií rozdiel doplatiť.
2023/04/18
Monitoring, reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transport (A9-0134/2023 - Peter Liese)

Zabezpečiť monitorovanie, nahlasovanie a overovanie emisií oxidu uhličitého z lodí nie je možné uspokojivo dosiahnuť na úrovni členských štátov, aj z dôvodov ich rozsahu a účinkov. Lepšie to možno dosiahnuť koordinovaným úsilím na úrovni Únie. Správu som podporil.
2023/04/18
Carbon border adjustment mechanism (A9-0160/2022 - Mohammed Chahim)

Cieľom tohto mechanizmu, či opatrení je zabrániť riziku úniku uhlíka. Toto opatrenie je súčasťou legislatívneho balíka Fit for 55 a slúži k dosiahnutiu cieľa klimaticky neutrálnej Únie do roku 2050. Správu som podporil.
2023/04/18
Social Climate Fund (A9-0157/2022 - David Casa, Esther de Lange)

Sociálno-klimatický fond by mal slúžiť na zabezpečenie toho, aby transformácia na klimaticky neutrálne hospodárstvo bola spravodlivá a inkluzívna a aby sa pri nej na nikoho nezabudlo. Správu som podporil.
2023/04/18
Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System for aviation (A9-0155/2022 - Sunčana Glavak)

Po cestnej doprave odvetvie leteckej dopravy predstavuje najväčší zdroj emisií skleníkových plynov.Verím, že prijatá legislatíva prispeje k ich zníženiu a ochrane klímy, ako aj povzbudí vlastníkov a prevádzkovateľov lietadiel, aby investovali do nových a dostupných technológií. Správu som podporil.
2023/04/18
Institutional relations between the EU and the Council of Europe (A9-0056/2023 - Loránt Vincze)

EÚ a Rada Európy majú odlišné a veľmi rozdielne právne systémy. Spolupráca medzi oboma organizáciami existuje, je však potrebné ju neustále posilňovať a skvalitňovať v oblastiach súvisiacich s presadzovaním ľudských práv, právneho štátu a demokracie. Správu som podporil.
2023/04/18
Sustainable carbon cycles (A9-0066/2023 - Alexander Bernhuber)

Iniciatíva za udržateľný kolobeh uhlíka má za cieľ prispieť k čistému odstráneniu uhlíka v objeme aspoň 310 megaton do roku 2030, pričom odstránenie uhlíka by malo dopĺňať, a nie nahrádzať právne záväzné znižovanie emisií. Správu som podporil.
2023/04/18
eGovernment accelerating digital public services that support the functioning of the single market (A9-0065/2023 - Tomislav Sokol)

Elektronická verejná správa by mala zabezpečiť lepšiu dostupnosť verejných služieb pre všetkých občanov. To však predpokladá širokú digitálnu gramotnosť a zabezpečenie dostupného širokopásmového internetového zabezpečenia.Len za splnenia týchto podmienok to má potenciál prispieť k posilneniu fungovania jednotného trhu. Správu som podporil.
2023/04/18
The implementation of civilian CSDP and other EU civilian security assistance (A9-0091/2023 - Alviina Alametsä)

Vykonávanie civilnej spoločnej bezpečnostnej a obrannej politiky má v časoch narastajúcich bezpečnostných výziev a meniacej sa geopolitickej situácie dôležitejšiu úlohu ako kedykoľvek predtým. Dôraz na odborné civilno-vojenské vzdelávanie všetkého personálu v oblasti civilnej a obrannej politiky s cieľom lepšie rozpoznať zložité bezpečnostné výzvy a reagovať na ne je v tomto smere kľúčovým aspektom. Správu som podporil.
2023/04/18
Amendments to Parliament’s Rules of Procedure concerning question time, the central rostrum, the blue-card procedure, the explanations of votes, the transparency register and the Ombudsman (A9-0072/2023 - Gabriele Bischoff)

Pozmeňujúce návrhy som podporil. Okrem technických zmien sa pozmeňujúce návrhy týkali transpozície do rokovacieho poriadku už de facto uplatňovaných postupov.
2023/04/19
Protocol Amending the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (A9-0068/2023 - Bernd Lange) (vote)

Dohoda obsahuje niekoľko dôležitých pravidiel vrátane zákazov poskytovania alebo zachovávania rybolovných dotácií, napr. plavidlám alebo prevádzkovateľom, ktorí vykonávajú nezákonný, nenahlásený a neregulovaný rybolov alebo rybolovné činnosti podporujúce takýto rybolov. Správu som podporil.
2023/04/19
Deforestation Regulation (A9-0219/2022 - Christophe Hansen)

Podporujem ciele tohto nariadenia. Odlesňovanie musí podliehať oveľa väčšej kontrole v EÚ i mimo nej.Intenzívne poľnohospodárstvo, či nadmerná ťažba lesa sú témy, ktoré sa bytostne týkajú aj Slovenska.Bude treba vyvinúť veľké úsilie na to, aby sa opatrenia tohto nariadenia dôsledne uplatňovali v praxi a prinieslo to pozitívnu zmenu i v boji proti klimatickým zmenám.
2023/04/19
Methods and procedure for making available own resources based on the Emissions Trading System, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and reallocated profits and on the measures to meet cash requirements (A9-0046/2023 - José Manuel Fernandes, Valérie Hayer)

Išlo o hlasovanie technického charakteru nariadenia, ktoré navrhuje súhlasiť s návrhom Komisie o metódach a postupe sprístupňovania vlastných zdrojov založených na systéme obchodovania s emisiami, na mechanizme kompenzácie uhlíka na hraniciach a na prerozdelených ziskoch a o opatreniach na zabezpečenie požiadaviek na pokladničnú hotovosť. Správu som podporil.
2023/04/19
Combating discrimination in the EU - the long-awaited horizontal anti-discrimination directive (B9-0201/2023, B9-0202/2023)

Súčasný antidiskriminačný rámec EÚ do istej miery poskytuje ochranu proti diskriminácii na základe pohlavia či rasového alebo etnického pôvodu, zatiaľ čo dôvody náboženstva alebo viery, zdravotného postihnutia, veku a sexuálnej orientácie nie sú chránené v rovnakej miere. Cieľom rezolúcie je podporiť, aby sa rovnakej ochrane dostalo všetkým, a vyslať signál voči členským štátom, Rade, kde je táto rezolúcia od roku 2008 blokovaná.
2023/04/19
Challenges facing the Republic of Moldova (B9-0197/2023, RC-B9-0198/2023, B9-0198/2023, B9-0199/2023, B9-0200/2023, B9-0203/2023, B9-0204/2023)

Moldavsko vyvíja značné reformné úsilie v prístupovom procese do EÚ. Vojna na Ukrajine, vydieranie zo strany Ruska spojené s destabilizáciou v Podnesterskom regióne tomuto úsiliu určite nenapomáhajú. Preto je dôležité, aby medzi pomocou pochádzajúcou z EÚ, medzinárodných finančných inštitúcií, členských krajín a od iných darcov bola zabezpečená synergia k maximalizácii dopadov jednotlivých intervencií, na ktoré je táto pomoc určená.
2023/04/19
EU Rapid Deployment Capacity, EU Battlegroups and Article 44 TEU: the way forward (A9-0077/2023 - Javi López)

Geopolitické prostredie v Európe sa radikálne zmenilo po tom, čo na európskej pôde vypukla vojna. Vytvorenie kapacity rýchleho nasadenia EÚ by malo viesť k vzniku nových bezpečnostných synergií a posilniť operačné spôsobilosti členských krajín EÚ. Správu som podporil.
2023/04/19
Markets in Crypto-assets (MiCa) (A9-0052/2022 - Stefan Berger)

Dohodnutý text obsahuje opatrenia proti manipulácii s trhom a predchádzaniu praniu špinavých peňazí, financovaniu terorizmu a inej trestnej činnosti. Správu som podporil.
2023/04/20
Information accompanying transfers of funds and certain crypto-assets (recast) (A9-0081/2022 - Ernest Urtasun, Assita Kanko)

Dohodnutý text obsahuje opatrenia proti manipulácii s trhom a predchádzaniu praniu špinavých peňazí, financovaniu terorizmu a inej trestnej činnosti.
2023/04/20
Parliament's estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2024 (A9-0153/2023 - Nils Ušakovs)

Dôveryhodnosť Európskeho parlamentu závisí od jeho schopnosti zamerať sa na svoju hlavnú rozpočtovú, legislatívnu a kontrolnú prácu na najvyššej úrovni a zároveň slúžiť ako príklad pre ostatné inštitúcie Únie, preto je dôležité, aby svoje výdavky vynakladal obozretne a efektívne s uvedomením si aktuálnej hospodárskej reality. Správu som podporil.
2023/04/20
Universal decriminalization of homosexuality, in light of recent developments in Uganda (RC-B9-0219/2023, B9-0219/2023, B9-0220/2023, B9-0221/2023, B9-0222/2023, B9-0223/2023, B9-0224/2023)

Každý človek má svoju dôstojnosť a integritu. To, že je človek inej sexuálnej orientácie, nemôže byť kriminálnym činom, či dokonca dôvodom jeho usmrtenia.
2023/04/20
Application of Union tariff rate quotas and other import quotas to certain products transferred to Northern Ireland (A9-0164/2023 - Seán Kelly)

Súčasné nariadenie bolo potrebné zmeniť tak, aby určité výrobky, hlavne z ocele s pôvodom v Spojenom kráľovstve, na ktoré sa v súčasnosti vzťahujú ochranné opatrenia EÚ, boli oprávnené na zaobchádzanie podľa dovozných colných kvót Únie aj vtedy, ak sa prepúšťajú do voľného obehu v Severnom Írsku. Správu som preto podporil.
2023/05/09
Specific rules relating to medicinal products for human use intended to be placed on the market of Northern Ireland (A9-0167/2023 - Pascal Canfin)

Cieľom tohto nariadenia je zabezpečenie neprerušovaných dodávok liekov, na ktoré sa vzťahujú vnútroštátne povolenia udelené Spojeným kráľovstvom, z Veľkej Británie do Severného Írska, ako aj iné trhy. Správu som podporil aj z dôvodu ochrany verejného zdravia, ako i podpory vzájomnej cezhraničnej spolupráce.
2023/05/09
Specific rules relating to the entry into Northern Ireland from other parts of the United Kingdom of certain consignments of retail goods, plants for planting, seed potatoes, machinery and certain vehicles operated for agricultural or forestry purposes, as well as non-commercial movements of certain pet animals into Northern Ireland (A9-0168/2023 - Pascal Canfin, Martin Hlaváček)

Cieľom nových pravidiel je zásadné zjednodušenie požiadaviek a postupov na vstup do Severného Írska z iných častí Spojeného kráľovstva, pokiaľ ide o určitý maloobchodný tovar, rastliny na výsadbu, sadiva zemiakov, strojov. Správu som podporil.
2023/05/09
Macro-financial assistance to Moldova (A9-0166/2023 - Markéta Gregorová)

Moldavsko ako kandidátska krajina je na ceste do EÚ. I za touto makrofinančnou pomocou treba vidieť spoločný cieľ, čím silnejšie Moldavsko, tým silnejšia a prosperujúca EÚ.
2023/05/09
EU/Euratom/Ukraine Association Agreement: temporary trade liberalisation supplementing trade concessions applicable to Ukrainian products (A9-0165/2023 - Sandra Kalniete)

Predĺženie zrušenia dovozných ciel EÚ pre ukrajinské poľnohospodárske či obchodné výrobky určené pre tretie krajiny považujem za nevyhnutné, keďže vojna stále prebieha. Je to spôsob pomoci nielen Ukrajine ale i krajinám, pre ktoré sú výrobky určené.
2023/05/09
EU/Brazil Agreement: modification of concessions on all the tariff rate quotas included in the EU Schedule CLXXV as a consequence of the United Kingdom`s withdrawal from the European Union (A9-0171/2023 - Jordi Cañas)

Ide o odporúčania technického charakteru, ktoré upravujú colné kvóty medzi EÚ a Brazíliou dohodnuté s WTO po vystúpení Spojeného kráľovstva z Európskej únie. Odporúčania som podporil.
2023/05/09
Methane emissions reduction in the energy sector (A9-0162/2023 - Pascal Canfin, Jutta Paulus)

Metán je silný skleníkový plyn a je zodpovedný za približne tretinu súčasného globálneho otepľovania. Pochádza zo širokej škály odvetví vrátane poľnohospodárstva, odpadu a energetiky. Preto je nevyhnutné nastaviť právne predpisy a záväzné ciele zníženie jeho emisií pre všetky príslušné odvetvia.
2023/05/09
Accession to the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications (A9-0157/2023 - Marion Walsmann)

Bez pristúpenia by Únia a jej členské štáty by nemohli využívať výhody Ženevského aktu Lisabonskej dohody vzťahujúce sa na označenia pôvodu. Aj to bol dôvod, prečo som odporúčania podporil.
2023/05/09
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2022/003 ES/Alu Ibérica - Spain (A9-0154/2023 - Eider Gardiazabal Rubial)

Žiadosť Španielska o finančný príspevok z Európskeho fondu na prispôsobenie sa globalizácii týkajúcu sa 303 pracovníkov prepustených z podniku Alu Ibérica som podporil.
2023/05/09
New EU Urban Mobility Framework (A9-0108/2023 - Andrey Novakov)

Mestská mobilita má zásadný význam pre kvalitu života ľudí a fungovanie hospodárstva. Nové opatrenia zohľadnia potreby používateľov, ako aj environmentálne vplyvy. Správu som podporil.
2023/05/09
Critical technologies for security and defence (A9-0120/2023 - Riho Terras)

Európa má potenciál držať krok so svojimi globálnymi konkurentmi. K tomu však možno dospieť za podmienky lepšej koordinácie medzi príslušnými aktérmi, verejným a súkromným sektorom a, samozrejme, vládami členských krajín. Správu som podporil.
2023/05/09
Co-management of fisheries in the EU (A9-0119/2023 - Clara Aguilera)

Správa zdôrazňuje dôležitosť spoločného riadenia v rybárstve, pri riadení oceánov a morských zdrojov pri rešpektovaní špecifík každého členského štátu. Správu som podporil.
2023/05/09
Role of cohesion policy in addressing multidimensional environmental challenges in the Mediterranean Basin (A9-0094/2023 - François Alfonsi)

Regióny Stredozemia čelia mnohým výzvam, ako sú čoraz častejšie prírodné katastrofy. Práve kohézne fondy by mali napomáhať zmierňovanie ich následkov. Správu som podporil.
2023/05/09
Implementation of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (A9-0139/2023 - Petra Kammerevert)

Správa poukazuje na mnohé aspekty týkajúce sa vykonávania smernice o audiovizuálnych mediálnych službách, napr. aj na to, že takmer všetci poskytovatelia médií dnes šíria svoj obsah aj prostredníctvom online platforiem, aby oslovili relevantné cieľové skupiny, najmä mladšie publikum. Taktiež na to, že na platformách sa často relatívne prísne regulované a kontrolované online ponuky poskytovateľov mediálnych služieb z EÚ vyskytujú bezprostredne spolu s nekontrolovanými a neregulovanými ponukami, na ktoré sa smernica už nevzťahuje. A na to, že len vo výnimočných prípadoch tieto platformy vlastní spoločnosť z Európskej únie. Táto nerovnosť v neprospech poskytovateľov z Únie by sa mala odstrániť ďalším rozvojom smernice, v rámci ktorého sa do smernice začlení zodpovednosť globálnych prevádzkovateľov platforiem. Správu som podporil.
2023/05/09
Schools scheme for fruit, vegetables, milk and dairy products (A9-0096/2023 - Carmen Avram)

Uvedený školský program mal veľmi dobrý ohlas, hlavne v súvislosti so zdravou a vyváženou stravou pre deti, bez ohľadu na ich sociálne či ekonomické zázemie. Prial by som si, aby tento program nebol oslabený rozpočtom a aby v členských krajinách naďalej pokračoval, i keď záujem o jeho implementáciu klesol, hlavne počas pandémie, čo bolo spôsobené aj dištančným vzdelávaním. Správu som podporil.
2023/05/09
Standardisation strategy for the single market (A9-0136/2023 - Adam Bielan)

Prijímanie európskych noriem a európskych normalizačných produktov uľahčuje prístup na trh, zvyšuje konkurencieschopnosť európskych spoločností a bezpečnosť občanov, prispieva k posilňovaniu jednotného trhu a zjednodušuje dodržiavanie predpisov. Ich aktualizácia vzhľadom i na nový medzinárodný kontext je však potrebná. Správu som podporil.
2023/05/09
Discharge 2021: EU general budget - Commission and executive agencies (A9-0101/2023 - Jeroen Lenaers, Monika Hohlmeier)

Zahlasoval som za udelenie absolutória Komisii za plnenie všeobecného rozpočtu Európskej únie za rozpočtový rok 2021.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: EU general budget - European Parliament (A9-0086/2023 - Isabel García Muñoz)

Zahlasoval som za udelenie absolutória za plnenie všeobecného rozpočtu EÚ za rozpočtový rok 2021, týkajúceho sa Európskeho parlamentu.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: EU general budget - European Council and Council (A9-0085/2023 - Mikuláš Peksa)

Zahlasoval som za udelenie absolutória za plnenie všeobecného rozpočtu EÚ za rozpočtový rok 2021 týkajúceho sa Európskej rady a Rady EÚ.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: EU general budget - Court of Justice of the European Union (A9-0073/2023 - Mikuláš Peksa)

Zahlasoval som za udelenie absolutória za plnenie všeobecného rozpočtu EÚ za rozpočtový rok 2021 týkajúceho sa Súdneho dvoru Európskej únie.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: EU general budget - Court of Auditors (A9-0081/2023 - Mikuláš Peksa)

Zahlasoval som za udelenie absolutória za plnenie všeobecného rozpočtu EÚ za rozpočtový rok 2021 týkajúceho sa Dvoru audítorov.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: EU general budget - European Economic and Social Committee (A9-0074/2023 - Mikuláš Peksa)

Vzhľadom na vierohodnosť vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií, ktoré poskytol Európsky hospodársky a sociálny výbor za rok 2021, som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: EU general budget - Committee of the Regions (A9-0080/2023 - Mikuláš Peksa)

Vzhľadom na vierohodnosť vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií, ktoré poskytol Výbor regiónov za rok 2021, som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: EU general budget - European Ombudsman (A9-0067/2023 - Mikuláš Peksa)

Vzhľadom na vierohodnosť vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií, ktoré poskytol Európsky ombudsman za rok 2021, som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: EU general budget - European Data Protection Supervisor (A9-0070/2023 - Mikuláš Peksa)

Vzhľadom na vierohodnosť vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií, ktoré poskytol Európsky dozorný úradník pre ochranu údajov za rok 2021, som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: EU general budget - European External Action Service (A9-0088/2023 - Mikuláš Peksa)

Vzhľadom na vierohodnosť vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií, ktoré poskytla Európska služba pre vonkajšiu činnosť za rozpočtový rok 2021, som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) (A9-0125/2023 - Olivier Chastel)

Vzhľadom na vierohodnosť vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií, ktoré poskytlo Európske stredisko pre rozvoj odborného vzdelávania za rozpočtový rok 2021, som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: European Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions (Eurofound) (A9-0109/2023 - Olivier Chastel)

Vzhľadom na vierohodnosť vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií, ktoré poskytla Európska nadácia pre zlepšenie životných a pracovných podmienok za rozpočtový rok 2021, som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (A9-0141/2023 - Ramona Strugariu)

Vzhľadom na vierohodnosť vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií, ktoré poskytla Agentúria Európskej únie pre základné práva za rozpočtový rok 2021, som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (A9-0107/2023 - Ramona Strugariu)

Vzhľadom na vierohodnosť vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií, ktoré poskytlo Európske monitorovacie centrum pre drogy a drogovú závislosť za rozpočtový rok 2021, som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: European Environment Agency (A9-0143/2023 - Katalin Cseh)

Vzhľadom na vierohodnosť vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií, ktoré poskytla Európska environmentálna agentúra za rozpočtový rok 2021, som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) (A9-0132/2023 - Alin Mituța)

Vzhľadom na vierohodnosť vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií, ktoré poskytla Európska agentúra pre bezpečnosť a ochranu zdravia pri práci za rozpočtový rok 2021, som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) (A9-0122/2023 - Ramona Strugariu)

Vzhľadom na vierohodnosť vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií, ktoré poskytla Agentúra Európskej únie pre justičnú spoluprácu v trestných veciach za rozpočtový rok 2021, som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: European Training Foundation (A9-0135/2023 - Alin Mituța)

Vzhľadom na vierohodnosť vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií, ktoré poskytla Európska nadácia pre odborné vzdelávanie za rozpočtový rok 2021, som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: European Maritime Safety Agency (A9-0113/2023 - Ilana Cicurel)

Vzhľadom na vierohodnosť vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií, ktoré poskytla Európska námorná bezpečnostná agentúra za rozpočtový rok 2021, som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: European Union Aviation Safety Agency (A9-0098/2023 - Olivier Chastel)

Vzhľadom na vierohodnosť vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií, ktoré poskytla Agentúra Európskej únie pre bezpečnosť letectva za rozpočtový rok 2021, som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: European Food Safety Authority (A9-0131/2023 - Katalin Cseh)

Vzhľadom na vierohodnosť vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií, ktoré poskytol Európsky úrad pre bezpečnosť potravín za rozpočtový rok 2021, som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (A9-0146/2023 - Katalin Cseh)

Vzhľadom na vierohodnosť vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií, ktoré poskytlo Európske centrum pre prevenciu a kontrolu chorôb za rozpočtový rok 2021, som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) (A9-0115/2023 - Katalin Cseh)

Vzhľadom na vierohodnosť vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií, ktoré poskytla Agentúra Európskej únie pre kybernetickú bezpečnosť za rozpočtový rok 2021, som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: European Union Agency for Railways (A9-0100/2023 - Olivier Chastel)

Vzhľadom na vierohodnosť vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií, ktoré poskytla Železničná agentúra Európskej únie za rozpočtový rok 2021, som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL) (A9-0102/2023 - Ramona Strugariu)

Vzhľadom na vierohodnosť vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií, ktoré poskytla Agentúra Európskej únie pre odbornú prípravu v oblasti presadzovania práva za rozpočtový rok 2021, som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: European Border and Coast Guard Agency (A9-0142/2023 - Ramona Strugariu)

Správa kritizuje činnosť bývalého vedenia. Berie však i na vedomie určité zlepšenia a vyzýva Frontex vytvoriť podrobný plán, ako hodlá odstrániť pretrvávajúce problémy. Správu som podporil.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: European Union Agency for the Space Programme (before 12 May 2021: European GNSS Agency) (A9-0116/2023 - Katalin Cseh)

Vzhľadom na vierohodnosť vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií, ktoré poskytla Agentúra Európskej únie pre vesmírny program za rozpočtový rok 2021, som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: European Fisheries Control Agency (A9-0112/2023 - Ilana Cicurel)

Vzhľadom na vierohodnosť vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií, ktoré poskytla Európska agentúra pre kontrolu rybárstva za rozpočtový rok 2021, som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: European Chemicals Agency (A9-0133/2023 - Katalin Cseh)

Vzhľadom na vierohodnosť vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií, ktoré poskytla Európska chemická agentúra za rozpočtový rok 2021, som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: Euratom Supply Agency (A9-0126/2023 - Katalin Cseh)

Vzhľadom na vierohodnosť vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií, ktoré poskytla Zásobovacia agentúra Euratomu za rozpočtový rok 2021, som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) (A9-0138/2023 - Ramona Strugariu)

Vzhľadom na vierohodnosť vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií, ktoré poskytla Agentúra Európskej únie pre spoluprácu v oblasti presadzovania práva za rozpočtový rok 2021, som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: European Institute for Gender Equality (A9-0121/2023 - Olivier Chastel)

Vzhľadom na vierohodnosť vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií, ktoré poskytol Európsky inštitút pre rodovú rovnosť za rozpočtový rok 2021, som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: European Banking Authority (A9-0110/2023 - Alin Mituța)

Vzhľadom na vierohodnosť vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií, ktoré poskytol Európsky orgán pre bankovníctvo za rozpočtový rok 2021, som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (A9-0103/2023 - Gilles Boyer)

Vzhľadom na vierohodnosť vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií, ktoré poskytol Európsky orgán pre poisťovníctvo a dôchodkové poistenie zamestnancov za rozpočtový rok 2021, som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: European Securities and Markets Authority (A9-0137/2023 - Gilles Boyer)

Vzhľadom na vierohodnosť vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií, ktoré poskytol Európsky orgán pre cenné papiere a trhy za rozpočtový rok 2021, som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) (A9-0111/2023 - Katalin Cseh)

Vzhľadom na vierohodnosť vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií, ktoré poskytla Agentúra Európskej Únie pre spoluprácu regulačných orgánov v oblasti energetiky za rozpočtový rok 2021, som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: Agency for Support for BEREC (BEREC Office) (A9-0129/2023 - Katalin Cseh)

Vzhľadom na vierohodnosť vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií, ktoré poskytla Agentúra na podporu orgánu BEREC za rozpočtový rok 2021, som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) (A9-0130/2023 - Katalin Cseh)

Vzhľadom na vierohodnosť vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií, ktoré poskytol Európsky inovačný a technologický inštitút za rozpočtový rok 2021, som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: European Asylum Support Office (A9-0123/2023 - Ramona Strugariu)

Vzhľadom na vierohodnosť vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií, ktoré poskytol Európsky podporný úrad pre azyl za rozpočtový rok 2021, som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA) (A9-0105/2023 - Ramona Strugariu)

Vzhľadom na vierohodnosť vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií, ktoré poskytla Agentúra Európskej únie na prevádzkové riadenie rozsiahlych informačných systémov v priestore slobody, bezpečnosti a spravodlivosti za rozpočtový rok 2021 som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy (Fusion for Energy) (A9-0092/2023 - Ryszard Czarnecki)

Vzhľadom na vierohodnosť vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií, ktoré poskytol Európsky spoločný podnik pre ITER a rozvoj energie jadrovej syntézy za rozpočtový rok 2021, som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: Single European Sky ATM Research 3 Joint Undertaking (before 30 November 2021: SESAR Joint Undertaking) (A9-0118/2023 - Ryszard Czarnecki)

Zahlasoval som za udelenie absolutória za plnenie rozpočtu spoločného podniku pre výskum manažmentu letovej prevádzky jednotného európskeho neba 3.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking (before 30 November 2021: Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking) (A9-0078/2023 - Joachim Stanisław Brudziński)

Zahlasoval som za udelenie absolutória za plnenie rozpočtu spoločného podniku pre čisté letectvo.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (before 30 November 2021: Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking) (A9-0093/2023 - Joachim Stanisław Brudziński)

Zahlasoval som za udelenie absolutória za plnenie rozpočtu spoločného podniku pre európske obehové hospodárstvo využívajúce biologické materiály.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: Innovative Health Initiative Joint Undertaking (before 30 November 2021: Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking) (A9-0069/2023 - Ryszard Czarnecki)

Zahlasoval som za udelenie absolutória za plnenie rozpočtu spoločného podniku pre iniciatívu Inovatívne zdravotníctvo za rozpočtový rok 2021.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: Clean Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (before 30 November 2021: Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking) (A9-0083/2023 - Ryszard Czarnecki)

Na základe predloženej dokumentácie, vierohodnosti vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória pre spoločný podnik pre čistý vodík za rozpočtový rok 2021.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking (before 30 November 2021: Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking) (A9-0090/2023 - Ryszard Czarnecki)

Na základe predloženej dokumentácie, vierohodnosti vedenia účtov, zákonnosti a správnosti príslušných operácií som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória pre spoločný podnik pre európske železnice za rozpočtový rok 2021.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: Key Digital Technologies Joint Undertaking (before 30 November 2021: ECSEL Joint Undertaking) (A9-0082/2023 - Ryszard Czarnecki)

Na základe predloženej dokumentácie, vierohodnosti vedenia účtov, zákonnosti a správnosti príslušných operácií som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória pre spoločný podnik pre kľúčové digitálne technológie za rozpočtový rok 2021.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (A9-0089/2023 - Ryszard Czarnecki)

Na základe predloženej dokumentácie, vierohodnosti vedenia účtov, zákonnosti a správnosti príslušných operácií som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória pre spoločný podnik pre európsku vysokovýkonnú výpočtovú techniku za rozpočtový rok 2021.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: EU general budget - EDF (8th, 9th, 10th and 11th) (A9-0114/2023 - José Manuel Fernandes)

Zahlasoval som za udelenie absolutória za plnenie všeobecného rozpočtu EÚ týkajúceho sa Európskeho rozvojového fondu za rozpočtový rok 2021.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: Performance, financial management and control of EU agencies (A9-0144/2023 - Olivier Chastel)

Správu o absolutóriu za plnenie rozpočtu agentúr Európskej únie za rozpočtový rok 2021 týkajúcu sa výkonnosti, finančného riadenia a kontroly som podporil.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: European Labour Authority (A9-0117/2023 - Alin Mituța)

Vzhľadom na vierohodnosť vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií, ktoré poskytol Európsky orgán práce za rozpočtový rok 2021, som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória.
2023/05/10
2022 Report on Serbia (A9-0172/2023 - Vladimír Bilčík)

Partnerstvo Srbska s Ruskom vyvoláva mnohé otázniky. Avšak pokiaľ je ambíciou Srbska stať sa členom Európskej únie, musí zosúladiť svoju zahraničnú a bezpečnostnú politiku so smerovaním členských krajín EÚ. To isté platí aj o zmierňovaní etnického napätia v regióne. Správu som podporil.
2023/05/10
2022 Report on Kosovo (A9-0174/2023 - Viola von Cramon-Taubadel)

Správa poukazuje na proeurópsku orientáciu Kosova, ako aj na nejednotné stanovisko zo strany členských krajín, pokiaľ ide o uznanie jeho nezávislosti. Pred Kosovom stoja mnohé výzvy, hlavne čo sa týka posilňovania demokracie, právneho štátu a boja proti korupcii.
2023/05/10
Impact on the 2024 EU budget of increasing European Union Recovery Instrument borrowing costs (A9-0163/2023 - Johan Van Overtveldt)

Bez rýchlych opatrení v podobe revízie Viacročného finančného rámca je pravdepodobné, že zvýšené náklady na splácanie úverov a pôžičiek v rámci Nástroja Európskej únie na obnovu a rozpočet EÚ prekročia dostupné rezervy v rozpočte. Výdavky pokrývajúce náklady na financovanie nástroja EURI by tak mohli viesť k obmedzeniu programov a fondov Únie. Sú preto potrebné naliehavé opatrenia k zabráneniu uvedenej situácie. Správu som podporil.
2023/05/10
Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence – EU accession: institutions and public administration of the Union (A9-0169/2023 - Łukasz Kohut, Arba Kokalari)

Na tému ratifikácie Istanbulského dohovoru som sa už v minulosti vyjadroval. Môj názor ostáva nemenný, akékoľvek násilie, fyzické či sexuálne páchané na ženách ostro odsudzujem. Samotný dohovor a celá diskusia okolo neho mi však príde účelová, a to môže byť dôvod, prečo sa míňa účinkom.
2023/05/10
Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence - EU accession: judicial cooperation in criminal matters, asylum and non-refoulement (A9-0170/2023 - Łukasz Kohut, Arba Kokalari)

Na tému ratifikácie Istanbulského dohovoru som sa už v minulosti vyjadroval. Môj názor ostáva nemenný, akékoľvek násilie, fyzické či sexuálne páchané na ženách ostro odsudzujem. Samotný dohovor a celá diskusia okolo neho mi však príde účelová, a to môže byť dôvod, prečo sa míňa účinkom.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: European Medicines Agency (A9-0106/2023 - Katalin Cseh)

Vzhľadom na vierohodnosť vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií, ktoré poskytla Európska agentúra pre lieky za rozpočtový rok 2021, som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union (A9-0104/2023 - Olivier Chastel)

Vzhľadom na vierohodnosť vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií, ktoré poskytlo Prekladateľské stredisko pre orgány Európskej únie za rozpočtový rok 2021, som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória.
2023/05/10
Discharge 2021: European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) (A9-0079/2023 - Mikuláš Peksa)

Vzhľadom na vierohodnosť vedenia účtov, zákonnosť a správnosť príslušných operácií, ktoré poskytla Európska prokuratúra za rozpočtový rok 2021, som zahlasoval za udelenie absolutória.
2023/05/10
Own resources: a new start for EU finances, a new start for Europe (A9-0155/2023 - José Manuel Fernandes, Valérie Hayer)

Vojna na Ukrajine má vplyv i na vlastné finančné prostriedky EÚ. Tie prechádzajú kritickým obdobím, v ktorom by nedostatok reforiem mohol mať veľmi škodlivý vplyv na budúcnosť Európskej únie, jej politík a cieľov, ako aj na dôveru Európanov a investorov v Úniu. Preto i táto oblasť bude musieť prejsť aktualizáciou. Správu som podporila.
2023/05/10
Empowering consumers for the green transition (A9-0099/2023 - Biljana Borzan)

Spotrebitelia sú vystavení mnohým nekalým obchodným praktikám aj v súvislosti s uvádzaním klamlivých alebo nepodložených trvdení týkajúcich sa životného prostredia. Aj toto je oblasť, ktorá musí podliehať prísnej kontrole a monitoringu. Návrh smernice som podporil.
2023/05/11
Roadmap on a Social Europe: two years after Porto (B9-0235/2023, B9-0236/2023)

Na samite v Porte sa stanovili tri hlavné ciele na rok 2030, týkajúce sa zamestnanosti, odbornej prípravy a chudoby.Žiaľ, aj z dôvodu mnohých výziev súvisiacich s energetickou krízou a rastom cien sa ich nedarí napĺňať. Členské štáty musia vynakladať oveľa väčšie úsilie v oblasti sociálnych politík, aby sa predchádzalo tomu, že Európania sa prepadávajú do chudoby.
2023/05/11
Macro-financial assistance to North Macedonia (A9-0203/2023 - Angelika Winzig)

Navrhovaná makrofinančná pomoc pomôže oslabenej ekonomike Severného Macedónska ako aj celému regiónu Západného Balkánu. Samozrejme táto pomoc bude podmienená pokrokom dosiahnutým v mnohých reformách, ku ktorým sa Severné Macedónsko, ako kandidátka krajina EÚ zaviazala.
2023/06/13
Draft amending budget No 1/2023: Technical adjustments stemming from the political agreements reached on several legislative proposals, including with respect to REPowerEU, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and the Union Secure Connectivity programme (A9-0209/2023 - Fabienne Keller)

Účelom týchto technických zmien, ktoré vyplynuli z politických dohôd v súvislosti s plánom REPowerEU, mechanizmom uhlíkovej kompenzácie na hraniciach či Programom Únie pre bezpečnú konektivitu, bolo zahrnúť ich do rozpočtu na rok 2023. Správu som podporil.
2023/06/13
Amendments to Parliament’s Rules of Procedure concerning the referral of proposals for legally binding acts to committees and the procedure for solving conflicts of competence (A9-0198/2023 - Gabriele Bischoff)

Prijatými zmenami sa urýchli rokovací poriadok Európskeho parlamentu v oblasti kompetenčných sporov medzi jednotlivými výbormi pri prideľovaní legislatívnych a nelegislatívnych spisov. Správu som podporil.
2023/06/13
Electronic evidence in criminal proceedings: legal representatives directive (A9-0257/2020 - Birgit Sippel)

Nadnárodné trestné činnosti predstavujú významnú hrozbu pre vnútornú bezpečnosť Únie. Zatiaľ čo vnútroštátne orgány pôsobiace na mieste sú v prvej línii v boji proti závažnej a organizovanej trestnej činnosti a terorizmu, opatrenia na úrovni Únie sú mimoriadne dôležité na zabezpečenie efektívnej a účinnej spolupráce, pokiaľ ide o výmenu informácií. Správu som podporil.
2023/06/13
Electronic evidence regulation: European production and preservation orders for electronic evidence in criminal matters (A9-0256/2020 - Birgit Sippel)

V súčasnej digitálnej dobe sú aplikácie nástrojmi, ktoré môžu byť zneužité aj na páchanie trestnej činnosti. Často sú jediným miestom, na ktorom môžu vyšetrovatelia nájsť stopy, na základe ktorých určia, kto spáchal trestný čin, a získajú dôkazy, ktoré môžu byť použité na súde. Cieľom tohto nariadenia je prispôsobiť mechanizmy spolupráce pri získavaní elektronických dôkazov, ktorými disponujú poskytovatelia služieb v právomoci iného štátu digitálnemu veku. Správu som podporil.
2023/06/13
European Union Drugs Agency (A9-0289/2022 - Isabel Santos)

Žiaľ, užívanie drog v EÚ naďalej prekvitá. Sú tu aj nové formy ich užívania, najmä užívania viacerých drog súčasne, keď sa nelegálne drogy užívajú v kombinácii s legálnymi drogami alebo liekmi. Úlohou Centra je napomôcť členským krajinám v ich opatreniach v boji proti drogám a drogovej závislosti zberom dát poskytovaním usmernení a napomáhať vzájomnej výmene najlepších postupov. Správu som podporil.
2023/06/13
Competition policy - annual report 2022 (A9-0183/2023 - René Repasi)

Spoľahlivá politika hospodárskej súťaže zvýšuje odolnosť jednotného trhu EÚ, najmä pokiaľ ide o malé a stredné podniky. Výrazným spôsobom napomáha k tvorbe pracovných miest, hospodárskemu rastu a sociálnej integrácii. Aj v tejto oblasti sú dôležité usmernenia a opatrenia, hlavne čo sa týka rizikových finančných investícií.
2023/06/13
Assessment of the new Commission communication on outermost regions (A9-0156/2023 - Álvaro Amaro)

Je dôležité, aby sa investovalo priamo do aktív v najvzdialenejších regiónoch namiesto toho, aby sa len kompenzovali prirodzené obmedzenia a ťažkosti, ktorým tieto regióny čelia.
2023/06/13
Large transport infrastructure projects in the EU (A9-0181/2023 - Andrey Novakov)

Veľké infraštrukturálne projekty zohrávajú dôležitú úlohu pri poskytovaní ekonomických výhod, vytváraní pracovných miest, zvyšovaní konkurencieschopnosti a produktivity v každej krajine Európskej únie vrátane Slovenska. Aj tu však si treba dať pozor, aby financie boli využité efektívne a nestali sa predmetom korupcie. To sa dá zabezpečiť len dôsledným monitoringom implementácie. Správu som podporil.
2023/06/13
Implementation of the Regulations on the European citizens' initiative (A9-0182/2023 - Loránt Vincze)

Cieľom tejto implementačnej správy bolo predložiť návrhy na odstránenie existujúcich prekážok európskej občianskej iniciatívy. Sú nimi napríklad nedostatočné povedomie o existencii tohto nástroja, nepomer medzi obrovským úsilím a zdrojmi, ako aj slabé právne účinky. Správu som podporil.
2023/06/13
EU/Thailand Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (A9-0191/2023 - Andrey Kovatchev)

Thajsko je dôležitým partnerom v indo-pacifickom regióne, ktorý sa stal jednou z geopolitických priorít EÚ. Je preto dôležité rozvíjať silné bilaterálne vzťahy tak v oblasti politckej, ako aj hospodárskej.
2023/06/14
EU/Thailand Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (Resolution) (A9-0193/2023 - Andrey Kovatchev)

Uznesenie týkajúce sa Dohody o partnerstve s EÚ s Thajskom, ktorá rozširuje sféru bežnej spolupráce o politiky vrátane ľudských práv, nešírenia zbraní hromadného ničenia, boja proti terorizmu, boja proti korupcii a organizovanému zločinu, obchodu, migrácie, životného prostredia, energetiky, zmeny klímy, doprava či vedy a techniky alebo poľnohospodárstva som podporil.
2023/06/14
EU/Malaysia Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (A9-0190/2023 - Gheorghe-Vlad Nistor)

Dohodu, ktorá vytvára posilnené partnerstvo medzi Úniou a Malajziou a prehlbuje a posilňuje spoluprácu medzi oboma partnermi, som podporil.
2023/06/14
EU/Malaysia Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (Resolution) (A9-0194/2023 - Gheorghe-Vlad Nistor)

Región Indopacifiku má pre Európu čoraz väčší strategický význam, preto som podporil uznesenie týkajúce sa partnerstva a posilňovanie vzájomných vzťahov medzi EÚ a Malajziou.
2023/06/14
EU/Mauritius Fisheries Partnership Agreement: implementing the Agreement (2022-2026). Protocol (A9-0196/2023 - François-Xavier Bellamy)

Uzavretím protokolu, ktorým sa vykonáva Dohoda o partnerstve v sektore rybolovu s Maurícijskou republikou (2022 – 2026) som podporil. Dohodou o partnerstve sa v sektore rybolovu umožňuje EÚ loviť vo vodách Maurícia tuniaky a tuniakom podobné druhy.
2023/06/14
Artificial Intelligence Act (A9-0188/2023 - Brando Benifei, Dragoş Tudorache)

Umelá inteligencia nám môže v živote veľmi pomôcť, no obávam sa, že aj veľmi uškodiť. Preto musíme mať pre umelú inteligenciu jasné a bezpečné pravidlá, ktoré budú striktne pod kontrolou. Inak nám hrozí, že niekto umelú inteligenciu zneužije, resp. využije napríklad šírením klamstiev, hoaxov a dezinformácií v neprospech ľudstva.
2023/06/14
Batteries and waste batteries (A9-0031/2022 - Achille Variati)

Bez batérií súčasnosť ani budúcnosť nemôže existovať. Už dnes ich používame v každodennom živote, avšak v blízkej budúcnosti v automobilovom, energetickom či ďalšom priemysle bude ich potreba násobne rásť. Preto musíme posilniť nielen vývoj samotých batérií, ale aj ich následnú recykláciu. O každej batérii musíme mať dostatok informácií, aby sme ju následne vedeli efektívne zhodnotiť aj po skončení jej životnosti.
2023/06/14
Ensuring food security and the long-term resilience of EU agriculture (A9-0185/2023 - Marlene Mortler)

Klimatické zmeny, vojna na Ukrajine, ale aj energetická či COVID kríza nám ukázala, že Európa musí vedieť reagovať na všetky hrozby a jednou z nich je aj potravinová bezpečnosť. Slovensko je príkladom toho, že mnohé potraviny sa na naše územie dovážajú, inak povedané, Slovensko dnes nie je potravinovo sebestačné. Podobne sú na tom viaceré najmä menšie členské štáty, preto Európska únia musí urýchlene reagovať na tieto problémy tak, aby každý jeden členský štát, ako aj samotná Únia, bola potravinovo sebestačná. Aby mali ľudia v obchodoch prístup ku kvalitným, bezpečným potravinám z ekologickej produkcie.
2023/06/14
Quality traineeships in the EU (A9-0186/2023 - Monica Semedo)

Správa zdôrazňuje to, čoho som zástancom, žiadna inštitúcia v EÚ nemôže podporovať nekvalitné a neplatené stáže, tobôž podporované z verejných financií. Aj v tejto oblasti treba dbať na splnenie kritérií kvality. Správu som podporil.
2023/06/14
Composition of the European Parliament (A9-0214/2023 - Loránt Vincze, Sandro Gozi)

Z dôvodu demografického trendu Slovensko bude jednou z tých krajín, ktoré získa o jedno miesto naviac v Európskom parlamente, takže dokopy by malo mať 15 svojich zástupcov. Správu som podporil.
2023/06/15
Investigation of the use of Pegasus and equivalent surveillance spyware (Recommendation) (B9-0664/2022, B9-0260/2023)

Obrovské množstvo financií dnes mnohé krajiny vo svete investujú do vývoja špionážnych systémov, ktorých úlohou je okrem iného zničiť svojich politických konkurentov. Využívanie špionážnych systémov vrátane systému Pegasus musí byť zákonným spôsobom a to len tými, ktorí na to majú oprávnenie. Nemôže sa stať, napríklad to, čo sa stalo mne, že štátna moc, ktorej sa nepáčili moje politické názory, využívala štátny systém na to, aby monitorovala mňa a celú moju rodinu. Využívanie každého špionážneho systému musí byť dôvodné a monitorované a jeho každé použitie dôsledne kontrolované.
2023/06/15
EU Day for the victims of the global climate crisis (B9-0296/2023)

Je vhodné pripomenúť si obete klimatickej krízy a zároveň zvyšovať informovanosť o narastajúcich stratách na ľudských životoch, vplyvoch na fyzické a duševné zdravie, narastajúcom ohrození živobytia a humanitárnych krízach spôsobených zmenou klímy, ktoré vedú k nútenému vysídľovaniu ľudí z ich domovov.
2023/06/15
Ukraine’s accession to the Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters (B9-0267/2023)

Zabezpečením uznávania a výkonu cudzích rozsudkov by mal dohovor o rozsudkoch zlepšiť prístup Ukrajiny k spravodlivosti skrátením právnych lehôt, nákladov a rizík v cezhraničných prípadoch. Uznesenie som podporil
2023/06/15
Sustainable reconstruction and integration of Ukraine into the Euro-Atlantic community (RC-B9-0270/2023, B9-0270/2023, B9-0274/2023, B9-0275/2023, B9-0277/2023, B9-0278/2023, B9-0281/2023)

Klimatické zmeny, vojna na Ukrajine, ale aj energetická či COVID kríza nám ukázala, že Európa musí vedieť reagovať na všetky hrozby a jednou z nich je aj potravinová bezpečnosť. Slovensko je príkladom toho, že mnohé potraviny sa na naše územie dovážajú, inak povedané, Slovensko dnes nie je potravinovo sebestačné. Podobne sú na tom viaceré najmä menšie členské štáty, preto Európska únia musí urýchlene reagovať na tieto problémy tak, aby každý jeden členský štát, ako aj samotná Únia, bola potravinovo sebestačná. Aby mali ľudia v obchodoch prístup ku kvalitným, bezpečným potravinám z ekologickej produkcie.
2023/06/15
Situation in Nicaragua (RC-B9-0272/2023, B9-0272/2023, B9-0273/2023, B9-0279/2023, B9-0280/2023, B9-0283/2023)

Represívne a reštriktívne opatrenia uplatňované nikaragujským režimom od roku 2018 priniesli do krajiny veľké nepokoje. Ich terčom sa stávajú budúci prezidentskí kandidáti, opoziční lídri, náboženskí vodcovia, študenti, novinári či ohajcovia ľudských práv. Zhoršuje to situácie nielen v samotnej krajine, ale celom regióne. Je najvyšší čas, aby aj Európsky parlament zaujal postoj a odsúdil konanie súčasnej vládnej garnitúry. Uznesenie som podporil.
2023/06/15
Lessons learnt from the Pandora Papers and other revelations (A9-0095/2023 - Niels Fuglsang)

Dokumenty z Pandora Papers odhalili, ako sprostredkovatelia, ako sú banky, účtovníci či právnické firmy pomáhajú majetným fyzickým osobám vrátane politicky exponovaných osôb, zločincov, verejných činiteľov a celebrít pri vytváraní komplexných podnikových štruktúr registrovaných v daňových rajoch, a to v úzkej spolupráci s poskytovateľmi profesionálnych služieb v týchto daňových rajoch, s cieľom ukryť príjmy a aktíva pred zdanením, sankciami a inými zákonnými povinnosťami a umožniť prať špinavé peniaze a financovať terorizmus. Medzi nimi, žiaľ, figuruje aj niekoľko vysokopostavených činiteľov EÚ. Takéto praktiky prehlbujú sociálne a hospodárske rozdiely v našich spoločnostiach a výrazne podkopávajú dôveru občanov v právny štát a demokraciu. Rozhodujúcu úlohu tu môžu zohrať tvrdé daňové politiky jednotlivých štátov, aby sa predišlo vyhýbaniu sa daňovým povinnostiam, a medzinárodná spolupráca medzi nimi.
2023/06/15
Implementation and delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals (A9-0213/2023 - Udo Bullmann, Petros Kokkalis)

Vojna na Ukrajine, ako aj viaceré krízy, a to rôznych oblastiach, spomalili dosiahnutie cieľov udržateľného rozvoja nastavené do roku 2030. Aj keď do uplynutia nastavenej lehoty chýba ešte 7 rokov, už teraz je nutné na ne reflektovať, hlavne v spojení s chudobou, ktorá sužuje stovky miliónov ľudí, vojnami i klimatickými zmenami. Správu som podporil.
2023/06/15
Temporary trade-liberalisation measures supplementing trade concessions applicable to Moldovan products under the EU/Euratom/Moldova Association Agreement (A9-0219/2023 - Markéta Gregorová)

Ruská agresia voči Ukrajine naďalej pokračuje. Moldavský export, ktorý vo veľkej miere závisí na tranzite cez ukrajinské územie využívajúc ukrajinskú infraštruktúru, tým dosť trpí. Preto som návrh týkajúci sa predĺženia pozastavenia dovozných ciel na moldavský export do EÚ o ďalší rok podporil.
2023/07/11
New Regulation on Construction Products (A9-0207/2023 - Christian Doleschal)

Návrh som podporil hlavne z dôvodu, že zjednodušuje a harmonizuje proces uvedenia stavebných výrobkov na trh.
2023/07/11
Draft amending budget No 2/2023: Entering the surplus of the financial year 2022 (A9-0225/2023 - Fabienne Keller)

Cieľom správy bolo zahrnúť do rozpočtu na rok 2023 prebytok vyplývajúci z plnenia rozpočtového roku 2022 vo výške 2,5 miliardy EUR, ktorý je spôsobený najmä vyššou sumou ciel, ako sa očakávalo. Správu som podporil.
2023/07/11
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2023/001 BE/LNSA - Belgium (A9-0228/2023 - Eleni Stavrou)

Návrh sa týka mobilizácie Európskeho fondu na prispôsobenie sa globalizácii na pomoc Belgicku, ktoré čelí prepúšťaniu v hospodárskom sektore skladovania a podporných činností v oblasti dopravy. Návrh som podporil.
2023/07/11
EU/Chile Agreement: modification of concessions on all the tariff rate quotas included in the EU Schedule CLXXV as a consequence of the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union (A9-0222/2023 - Samira Rafaela)

Vzhľadom na vystúpenie Spojeného kráľovstva z Európskej únie v októbri 2018 začala EÚ formálne rokovania o clách a obchode s viacerými členmi Svetovej obchodnej organizácie vrátane Čilskej republiky. Odporúčanie k uzavretiu novej dohody som podporil.
2023/07/11
EU/Japan Agreement: air services (A9-0221/2023 - Cláudia Monteiro de Aguiar)

Cieľom dohody je vytvoriť pre všetkých leteckých dopravcov EÚ nediskriminačný prístup k trasám medzi EÚ a Japonskom, čím sa podporí otvorená a spravodlivá hospodárska súťaž. Návrh som podporil.
2023/07/11
Objection pursuant to Rule 112 (4): The food additives nitrites (E 249-250) and nitrates (E 251-252) (B9-0307/2023)

Som za maximálne zníženie maximálnych hladín dusičnanov a dusitanov v potravinách, preto som zahlasoval proti navrhnutej námietke.
2023/07/11
Objection pursuant to Rule 111 (3): Detailed production rules for organic sea salt and other organic salts for food and feed (B9-0308/2023)

Námietku som nepodporil, nakoľko zavádza neprijateľnú diskrimináciu na mnohých úrovniach a neumožňuje spotrebiteľovi získať jasné informácie o spôsobe výroby organickej soli.
2023/07/11
Industrial Emissions Portal (A9-0211/2023 - Radan Kanev)

Jedným z cieľov portálu je i zvyšovanie povedomia verejnosti o priemyselnom znečistení, čo považujem za dosť dôležitý aspekt zelenej transformácie. Správu som podporil.
2023/07/11
Deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (A9-0234/2022 - Petar Vitanov)

Zavádzanie vozidiel s nulovými emisiami docielime len výstavbou verejných prístupných nabíjacích bodov a čerpacích staníc pre alternatívne palivá. Jedno podmieňuje druhé. Pre efektívnu a účinnú realizáciu je zohľadnenie regionálnych rozdielov nevyhnutným prvkom.
2023/07/11
Sustainable maritime fuels (FuelEU Maritime Initiative) (A9-0233/2022 - Jörgen Warborn)

Všetky odvetvia hospodárstva vrátane námornej dopravy musia prispieť k rýchlemu zníženiu emisií skleníkových plynov do roku 2050. Návrh som podporil.
2023/07/11
Energy efficiency (recast) (A9-0221/2022 - Niels Fuglsang)

Energetická efektívnosť predstavuje kľúčovú oblasť činnosti, bez ktorej nie je možné dosiahnuť úplnú dekarbonizáciu hospodárstva Európskej únie. Predstavuje však aj významný nástroj na zmiernenie a prekonanie energetickej chudoby z dôvodu zvyšujúcich sa nákladov na energie a rastúcej nezamestnanosti. Správu som podporil.
2023/07/11
Protection of journalists and human rights defenders from manifestly unfounded or abusive court proceedings (A9-0223/2023 - Tiemo Wölken)

Je neakceptovateľné, aby sa súdy, ktoré sú už aj tak preťažené, zaoberali vykonštruovanými žalobami, ktorých cieľom je niekoho umlčať, zastrašiť alebo zdiskreditovať, či už ide o novinárov alebo iné osoby, ktoré zastávajú kritický postoj k veciam politického alebo spoločenského významu. Takýchto žalôb v poslednej dobe neúmerne narastá, a to po celej EÚ, preto je potrebné nastaviť mechanizmus určitej ochrany vrátane skorého zastavenia takýchto súdnych konaní, a tak zamedziť tomuto nonsensu.
2023/07/11
Management, conservation and control measures in the area covered under the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA) (A9-0192/2023 - João Pimenta Lopes)

Návrh Komisie obsahoval mnohé technické a právne problémy. Z toho dôvodu som ho nepodporil.
2023/07/11
European Chips Act (A9-0014/2023 - Dan Nica)

Pre Slovensko majú polovodiče kľúčový význam pre automobilový priemysel, ktorý je jedným z dominantných odvetví nášho hospodárstva. Preto presun ich výroby bližšie do Európy, vzhľadom i na mnohé otrasy spôsobené v dodávateľských reťazcoch z posledného obdobia, Slovensko len uvíta.
2023/07/11
Protection of journalists around the world and the European Union’s policy on the matter (A9-0206/2023 - Isabel Wiseler-Lima)

Správa zdôrazňuje zásadnú úlohu novinárov pri presadzovaní a ochrane demokratických hodnôt, ľudských práv či základných slobôd, ako aj odhaľovaní korupcie na najvyšších miestach. Je alarmujúce, že zločiny voči novinárom a pracovníkom médií narastajú, a to po celom svete. Ostatne, i na Slovensku máme prípad vraždy novinára Jána Kuciaka a jeho snúbenice Martiny. Štáty majú povinnosť chrániť základné práva spojené so žurnalistikou a slobodou médií, ako i samotných novinárov.Správu som podporil.
2023/07/11
The electoral law, the investigative committee and the rule of law in Poland (B9-0318/2023, B9-0319/2023)

Nedávny rozsudok Súdneho dvora pre spravodlivosť potvrdil, že poľská reforma súdnictva z decembra 2019, ktorou sa zriadila disciplinárna komora sudcov, porušuje právo EÚ, čo je pozícia, ktorú Parlament opakovane zastáva. Uznesenie som podporil.
2023/07/11
Implementation of ‘passerelle’ clauses in the EU Treaties (A9-0208/2023 - Giuliano Pisapia)

Preklenovacie klauzuly sú jedným z nástrojov zmlúv, ktorých potenciál sa ešte stále nevyužíva. Hoci nemenia kompetencie EÚ, pre ktoré sú potrebné zmeny zmluvy, preklenovacie doložky sa môžu aktivovať okamžite a umožňujú konkrétne zmeny v rozhodovacích postupoch EÚ. Konkrétne umožňujú prechod od jednomyseľnosti k hlasovaniu kvalifikovanou väčšinou a prechod z osobitného na riadny legislatívny postup. Správu som podporil.
2023/07/11
Banking Union – annual report 2022 (A9-0177/2023 - Kira Marie Peter-Hansen)

Správa konštatuje, že bankový sektor doposiaľ preukázal odolnosť voči kríze vyvolanej pandémiou COVID-19 i ruskej agresii voči Ukrajine, a to za pomoci mimoriadnych podporných opatrení verejnej politiky a odolného regulačného rámca EÚ. Podporil som ju.
2023/07/11
Fostering and adapting vocational training as a tool for employees' success and a building block for the EU economy in the new industry 4.0 (A9-0232/2023 - Anna Zalewska)

Význam odborného vzdelávania a prípravy, a najmä zvyšovania úrovne zručností a rekvalifikácie pracovníkov a uchádzačov o zamestnanie sa bude ďalej zvyšovať, a to aj v dôsledku digitálnej a zelenej transformácie. Je to treba vnímať ako obrovskú príležitosť, pričom treba venovať pozornosť najzraniteľnejším a znevýhodneným skupinám. Správu som podporil.
2023/07/11
Ecodesign Regulation (A9-0218/2023 - Alessandra Moretti)

Ekodizajn je založený na obehovom hospodárstve, ktoré bude občanom poskytovať vysokokvalitné, funkčné a bezpečné výrobky, ktoré sú efektívne a cenovo dostupné, dlhšie vydržia a sú konštruované spôsobom zaručujúcim opätovné použitie, opravu a vysokokvalitnú recykláciu. Návrh som podporil.
2023/07/12
Fees and charges payable to the European Medicines Agency (A9-0224/2023 - Cristian-Silviu Buşoi)

Návrh nariadenia poskytuje budúci rámec pre financovanie Európskej agentúry pre lieky, ktorý by mal napomôcť tomu, žeEÚ bude mať systém dohľadu na svetovej úrovni na schvaľovanie a monitorovanie liekov. Návrh som podporil.
2023/07/12
Fishing in the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) Agreement area (A9-0136/2022 - Ladislav Ilčić)

Návrh sa týka ochranných opatrení pre rybolov v Stredozemnom a Čiernom mori i súvisiacich vodách. Podporil som ho.
2023/07/12
Digital information exchange in terrorism cases (A9-0261/2022 - Patryk Jaki)

Výmena spoľahlivých identifikačných údajov má zásadný význam pre to, aby Eurojust identifikoval prepojenia medzi vyšetrovaniami v súvislosti s terorizmom a súdnymi konaniami proti osobám podozrivým z trestných činov terorizmu. Návrh správy som podporil.
2023/07/12
Nature restoration (A9-0220/2023 - César Luena)

Klimatické zmeny, z toho plynúce prírodné katastrofy nám jasne dávajú najavo, že naša budúcnosť vo veľkej miere bude závisieť od toho, do akej miery sa nám podarí nastoliť súlad medzi človekom a prírodou. Správu som však nepodporil, nakoľko mám za to, že nedostatočným spôsobom reflektovala na výzvy, ktorým čelíme.
2023/07/12
Accession to the Schengen area (B9-0309/2023)

Súhlasím s tým, že Rumunsko i Bulharsko splnilo požiadavky pre vstup do schengenského priestoru, preto by mali byť čo najskôr jeho členmi. Uznesenie som podporil.
2023/07/12
Situation in Lebanon (RC-B9-0323/2023, B9-0323/2023, B9-0324/2023, B9-0325/2023, B9-0326/2023, B9-0327/2023, B9-0328/2023)

Súčasná situácia v Libanone je mimoriadne alarmujúca a hlboko znepokojujúca v dôsledku politickej, hospodárskej, sociálnej, finančnej a zdravotnej krízy. Politici musia prebrať zodpovednosť za situáciu a začať naliehavo riešiť situáciu v krajine vrátane utečeneckej krízy a útokov na mierové sily OSN na libanonsko-izraelskej hranici.
2023/07/12
State of the EU-Cuba PDCA in the light of the recent visit of the High Representative to the island (RC-B9-0311/2023, B9-0311/2023, B9-0313/2023, B9-0320/2023, B9-0321/2023, B9-0322/2023)

Kubánsky režim poznačený reštriktívnymi zákonmi, neustálym sledovaním, cenzúrou a zastrašovacími taktikami, uplatňujúci kontrolu práva na slobodu v poslednom období zintenzívnil represie a porušovanie ľudských práv, čím úplne zlyhal v dodržiavaní dohody o politickom dialógu a spolupráci. Uznesenie vyzýva Kubu k okamžitému dodržiavaniu dohody, inak môže dôjsť k pozastaveniu z dôvodu nepretržitého a závažného porušovania demokratických zásad.
2023/07/12
COVID-19 pandemic: lessons learned and recommendations for the future (A9-0217/2023 - Dolors Montserrat)

Pandémia COVID-19 zasiahla do našich životov bezprecedentným spôsobom, spôsobila obrovské škody v Európe aj vo svete, stála životy miliónov ľudí. Nik nebol dostatočne pripravený na zvládnutie tejto krízy. Avšak vďaka jednotnej a koordinovanej politike zo strany EÚ založenej na solidarite členských štátov a disciplinovanosti samotných občanov sa ju podarilo dostať pod kontrolu. Získané skúsenosti sa reflektovali a reflektujú v politikách, ktoré nás majú lepšie pripraviť na zvládnutie obdobných kríz, pokiaľ také nastanú, v budúcnosti.
2023/07/12
Relations with the Palestinian Authority (A9-0226/2023 - Evin Incir)

V dôsledku okupácie Palestínskej samospráve chýbajú kľúčové kompetencie, ktoré sú základom štátnosti, vrátane kontroly hraníc a schopnosti vykonávať úplný výber daní. Je naďalej potrebné investovať do zmysluplných rokovaní medzi Izraelom a Palestínskou samosprávou a takýmto spôsobom vyriešiť dlhotrvajúci spor. K tomu však je potrebná dostatočná politická vôľa, a to na oboch stranách.
2023/07/12
2022 Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina (A9-0229/2023 - Paulo Rangel)

Západný Balkán vrátane Bosny a Hercegoviny má dôležité miesto v politike rozširovania EÚ. Krajine bol udelený štatút kandidátskej krajiny a teraz je na nej, aby preukázala pripravenosť na prístupové rokovania.
2023/07/12
2022 Report on Albania (A9-0204/2023 - Isabel Santos)

Začiatok prístupových rokovaní s Albánskom je jasným uznaním pokroku Albánska v uskutočňovaní mnohých reforiem. Sú však mnohé oblasti, v ktorých potrebuje pridať a zosúladiť, aby sa tak mohlo lepšie pripraviť na členstvo v EÚ.
2023/07/12
Financial activities of the European Investment Bank – annual report 2022 (A9-0210/2023 - Stefan Berger)

Európska investičná banka je dôležitým aktérom v investičnej politike EÚ, ktorý zasahuje vtedy, keď chýba súkromné financovanie. Aj v súvislosti s pretrvávajúcou vojnou na Ukrajine je potrebné pripraviť sa na budúcnosť súvisiacu s obnovou Ukrajiny, ale i prispôsobením sa zelenej transformácii. Správu som podporil.
2023/07/12
Control of the financial activities of the European Investment Bank - annual report 2022 (A9-0212/2023 - Viola von Cramon-Taubadel)

Európsku investičnú banku tvoria Európska investičná banka a Európsky investičný fond. Ide o najväčšiu multilaterálnu finančnú inštitúciu na svete, ktorej hlavnou úlohou je zvýšiť potenciál zamestnanosti a rastu v Európe. Je zároveň jedným z najväčších poskytovateľov finančných prostriedkov na klimatické opatrenia, ktorý pôsobí na medzinárodných kapitálových trhoch.Správa konštatuje, že v roku 2022 bola celková úroveň výkonnosti EIB naďalej vysoká a úverové portfólio pokračovalo s dobrými výsledkami. Správu som podporil.
2023/07/12
Recommendations for reform of the European Parliament’s rules on transparency, integrity, accountability and anti-corruption (A9-0215/2023 - Vladimír Bilčík, Nathalie Loiseau)

Prebiehajúce vyšetrovania belgických orgánov odhalili podozrenia z korupcie u troch poslancov Európskeho parlamentu. Vrhá to zlé svetlo na prácu všetkých. Dôvera občanov v integritu a nezávislosť európskych inštitúcií je základom európskeho politického systému, ľahko ju možno stratiť a o to ťažšie trvá ju znovu nadobudnúť. Aj prijaté odporúčania, ktoré sú kompromisom politického spektra v Európskom parlamente, majú tomu napomôcť.
2023/07/13
The need for EU action on search and rescue in the Mediterranean (B9-0339/2023, B9-0340/2023, B9-0342/2023)

Situácia v Stredozemnom mori je veľmi zložitá. Mnohí migranti snažiac sa dostať do Európskej únie tam stratili svoje životy. Frontex i líbyjská pobrežná stráž naďalej zachytávajú a zachraňujú veľký počet osôb na mori, ale sú tam značné nedostatky, ktoré treba riešiť. Či už sa to týka solidarity a koordinovanou činnosťou medzi členskými štátmi, vybavením na strane Frontexu či situáciou v záchytných táboroch v Líbyi.
2023/07/13
State of the SME Union (RC-B9-0346/2023, B9-0346/2023, B9-0347/2023, B9-0348/2023, B9-0349/2023)

Základnou oporou hospodárstva EÚ je 25 miliónov malých a stredných podnikov. Sú oporou nášho hospodárstva, pretože tvoria 99 % všetkých podnikov v EÚ a zamestnávajú približne 100 miliónov ľudí. Preto je tak dôležité nastaviť v krajinách EÚ priaznivé podnikateľské prostredie, znížiť nadmernú reguláciu a zložité administratívne postupy a povinnosti, ktorým musia malé a stredné podniky čeliť, umožniť im prístup k verejným a súkromným financiám a napomôcť im v digitalizácii.
2023/07/13
Public access to documents – annual report for the years 2019-2021 (A9-0179/2023 - Evin Incir)

Právo na prístup k dokumentom je základné právo chránené chartou a zmluvami. Občanom tak umožňuje uplatňovať kontrolu nad prácou a činnosťou inštitúcií, orgánov, úradov a agentúr EÚ. Má zásadný význam pre budovanie dôvery občanov v EÚ. Správa uvádza, že miera odpovedí inštitúcií je celkovo pozitívna, i keď sú tam nedostatky súvisiace s oneskoreniami či neodôvodnenými zamietnutiami.
2023/07/13
Labelling of organic pet food (A9-0159/2023 - Martin Häusling)

Správu som podporil. Išlo o označenie krmiva pre domáce zvieratá, najmä psy a mačky, logom ekologickej poľnohospodárskej výroby Európskej únie.
2023/09/12
Accession to the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications (A9-0237/2023 - Marion Walsmann)

Správu som podporil. Ide o transparentnú ochranu zemepisných označení nepoľnohospodárskych výrobkov na úrovni EÚ s cieľom zosúladiť sa okrem iného so Ženevským aktom Lisabonskej dohody o označeniach pôvodu a zemepisných označeniach.
2023/09/12
European Defence Industry Reinforcement through common Procurement Act (EDIRPA) (A9-0161/2023 - Michael Gahler, Zdzisław Krasnodębski)

Žiaľ, realita súvisiaca s pretrvávajúcou vojnou na Ukrajine nás núti vynakladať obrovské prostriedky na zbrojenie, čo mňa osobne vôbec neteší. Avšak aj v tejto oblasti sú posilnená vzájomná spolupráca a koordinované úsilie medzi členskými krajinami tou cestou, ktorou by sme sa mali vydať.
2023/09/12
Surface water and groundwater pollutants (A9-0238/2023 - Milan Brglez)

Voda nie je len komerčný produkt. Je to vzácna komodita, bez ktorej niet života, a preto ju treba náležite chrániť. Správu som podporil.
2023/09/12
Renewable Energy Directive (A9-0208/2022 - Markus Pieper)

Navýšenie podielu energie z obnoviteľných zdrojov na hranicu takmer 45 % do roku 2030 je veľmi ambiciózny cieľ, ktorý má urýchliť prechod na čistú energiu a ukončiť závislosť na fosílnych palivách z Ruska. Prax však ukazuje, že bez účinných podporných opatrení a plného zapojenia samospráv do tohto procesu to pôjde len veľmi ťažko. Preto je nutné v tomto smere vynaložiť oveľa väčšie úsilie ako doteraz.
2023/09/12
Consumer credits (A9-0212/2022 - Kateřina Konečná)

S nastupujúcou digitalizáciou je oveľa jednoduchší prístup k spotrebným úverom, ako tomu bolo v minulosti. V tejto súvislosti vyvstávajú nové výzvy spojené i s nekalými praktikami. Revízia smernice sa zaoberá reguláciou tejto oblasti s cieľom zabezpečiť väčšiu ochranu spotrebiteľa. Správu som podporil.
2023/09/12
Geographical indication protection for craft and industrial products (A9-0049/2023 - Marion Walsmann)

Cieľom návrhu je umožniť výrobcom chrániť remeselné a priemyselné výrobky a ich tradičné know-how v Európe aj mimo nej. Správu som podporil.
2023/09/12
System of European Schools – state of play, challenges and perspectives (A9-0205/2023 - Ilana Cicurel)

Pri tejto správe som bol tieňovým spravodajcom. Systém európskych škôl siaha do päťdesiatych rokov minulého storočia. Odvtedy sa mnohé zmenilo. Správa zdôrazňuje potrebu hlbokej reformy, tak aby systém týchto škôl bol pružnejší, transparentnejší a zodpovedal duchu súčasnej doby, ktorá je rýchla a dynamická.
2023/09/12
EU/USA agreement for scientific and technological cooperation: extension (A9-0242/2023 - Cristian-Silviu Buşoi)

Od roku 1998 sú Európska únia a Spojené štáty americké (USA) strategickými partnermi v oblasti výskumu.Platnosť súčasnej dohody sa skončí 14. októbra 2023, preto bolo žiadúce ju predĺžiť. Odporúčanie som podporil.
2023/09/13
Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States (A9-0241/2023 - Dragoş Pîslaru)

Každý rok Európska komisia konzultuje s Európskym parlamentom návrh „usmernení pre zamestnanosť“ ako súčasť cyklu európskeho semestra. Návrh Komisie na rok 2023 ostáva nezmenený. Správu o tomto návrhu som podporil.
2023/09/13
Taxation: administrative cooperation (A9-0236/2023 - Rasmus Andresen)

Odhaduje sa, že členské štáty prichádzajú ročne až o 170 miliárd EUR v dôsledku daňových podvodov, daňových únikov a vyhýbania sa daňovým povinnostiam, čo výrazne oslabuje schopnosť poskytovať kvalitné verejné služby. V boji proti týmto škodlivým praktikám je vzájomná spolupráca a výmena informácií kľúčovou súčasťou rozvoja dobre fungujúceho a účinného rámca Únie. Správu som podporil.
2023/09/13
Single market emergency instrument (A9-0246/2023 - Andreas Schwab)

Na vnútorný trh a jeho dodávateľské reťazce môžu mať závažný vplyv rôzne nečakané krízy, ako bola i pandémia COVID-19. Je preto dôležité vybudovať primerané nástroje krízového riadenia, ktoré by zabezpečili včasnú a účinnú reakciu na takéto krízy. Správu som podporil.
2023/09/13
Composition of the European Parliament (A9-0265/2023 - Loránt Vincze, Sandro Gozi)

Európsky parlament počas nasledujúceho volebného obdobia bude mať viac poslancov, celkovo 720.Dotkne sa to aj Slovenska, ktoré bude mať o jedno kreslo europoslanca navyše.
2023/09/13
Amendments to Parliament’s Rules of Procedure with a view to strengthening integrity, independence and accountability (A9-0262/2023 - Gabriele Bischoff)

Prijaté zmeny rokovacieho poriadku majú napomôcť väčšej transparentnosti a zodpovednosti v oblasti vykonávania práce europoslancov v Európskom parlamente.
2023/09/13
Ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe (A9-0233/2023 - Javi López)

Nik nepochybuje o tom, že čistý vzduch má zásadný význam pre zdravie človeka, ako aj životné prostredie, hlavne v kontexte klimatických zmien, ktorým čelíme. Stanovenie noriem kvality ovzdušia je však len prvým krokom. Treba podniknúť konkrétne kroky a byť dôsledný pri ich uplatňovaní, a to v každej sfére a na každej úrovni. Správu som podporil.
2023/09/13
Sustainable aviation fuels (ReFuelEU Aviation Initiative) (A9-0199/2022 - José Ramón Bauzá Díaz)

Letecká doprava zohráva kľúčovú úlohu v hospodárstve i v každodennom živote občanov EÚ. Lety v rámci EÚ sú do veľkej miery súčasťou celosvetových trás stanovených na svetovom trhu. V tejto súvislosti je nevyhnutné zabezpečiť rovnaké podmienky na celom trhu leteckej dopravy, hlavne pokiaľ ide o letecké palivo, ktoré predstavuje podstatnú časť nákladov prevádzkovateľov lietadiel, tankering paliva i dodržiavanie sociálnych a ekonomických podmienok. Správu som podporil.
2023/09/13
2022 Report on Türkiye (A9-0247/2023 - Nacho Sánchez Amor)

Vzťahy EÚ s Tureckom sú dlhodobo zložité, hlavne pokiaľ ide o dodržiavanie ľudských práv. Migrácia a vojna na Ukrajine k zlepšeniu vzájomných vzťahov nepridávajú. Za súčasných podmienok nie je možné napredovať v prístupovom konaní do EÚ. Správu som podporil.
2023/09/13
Relations with Belarus (A9-0258/2023 - Petras Auštrevičius)

Bieloruská spoločnosť je naďalej vystavená systematickému porušovaniu ľudských práv a zločinom proti ľudskosti, ktorých sa dopúšťa Lukašenkov režim. Viac ako 1 500 osôb zostáva uväznených z politických dôvodov a približne 300 000 Bielorusov opustilo krajinu v dôsledku prenasledovania alebo strachu z neho. Monitorovanie, dokumentovanie týchto zločinov a podávanie správ o nich sú nevyhnutné na zabezpečenie zodpovednosti a spravodlivosti pre obete. Správu som podporil.
2023/09/13
Framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials (A9-0260/2023 - Nicola Beer)

Závislosť Európskej únie od tretích krajín, pokiaľ ide o kritické suroviny, predstavuje vysoké riziko v súčasnej geopolitickej a bezpečnostnej situácii, ktorá vládne vo svete. Je preto dobré mať rámec, ktorý reflektuje daný stav, ako aj výzvy s tým spojené, berúc do úvahy zber, triedenie, spracovanie, recykláciu týchto surovín, ako aj nedostatok kvalifikovaných pracovníkov v tomto odvetví.
2023/09/14
Opening of negotiations of an agreement with the United States of America on strengthening international supply chains of critical minerals (B9-0366/2023)

Spolupráca medzi EÚ a USA v oblasti ťažby a recyklácie kritických surovín je či už z hospodárskeho, sociálneho, ale aj environmentálneho hľadiska pre obe strany prínosná. Preto dúfam, že sa nájde zhoda a dôjde k dohode.
2023/09/14
Amending the proposed mechanism to resolve legal and administrative obstacles in a cross-border context (A9-0252/2023 - Sandro Gozi)

Odbúranie cezhraničných prekážok administratívnej a právnej povahy by malo pozitívny vplyv na sociálne práva a odstránenie nerovností v prístupe k verejným službám pre občanov žijúcich v pohraničných regiónoch. Ostatne na to poukázala aj pandémia COVID, akým závažným obmedzeniam museli občania týchto regiónov čeliť. Naskytá sa možnosť zjednodušenej cezhraničnej spolupráce aj prostredníctvom projektov, ktoré by bolo dobré, keby členské štáty v plnej miere využili. Správu som podporil.
2023/09/14
The future of the European book sector (A9-0257/2023 - Tomasz Frankowski)

Knižný sektor je jedným z najväčších kultúrnych a kreatívnych odvetví v Európe, pričom ročne vydáva približne 600 000 titulov a podľa odhadov je v celkovom hodnotovom reťazci v EÚ zamestnaných viac ako pol milióna ľudí, čo nie je zanedbateľné číslo.Pandémia COVID-19 mala negatívne účinky na tento sektor. Berúc taktiež do úvahy pokles čítania v dôsledku popularity sociálnych médií, knižný sektor naozaj prechádza mnohými zmenami a výzvami, ktoré je dobré reflektovať. Správu som podporil.
2023/09/14
Parliamentarism, European citizenship and democracy (A9-0249/2023 - Alin Mituța, Niklas Nienass)

Správa sa dotýka mnohých výziev, ktorým dnes čelí parlamentná demokracia. Občania prestávajú veriť politikom i v politické rozhodnutia. Je potrebné prevziať zodpovednosť a posilniť kontakty s občanmi aj prostredníctvom participatívnych nástrojov. Správu som podporil.
2023/09/14
Protection of workers from asbestos (A9-0160/2023 - Véronique Trillet-Lenoir)

Azbest je nebezpečný karcinogén, ktorý je až za 78 % prípadov rakoviny z povolania. Je preto nevyhnutné minimalizovať zdravotné riziká spojené s jeho používaním. Správu som podporil.
2023/10/03
Economic coercion by third countries (A9-0246/2022 - Bernd Lange)

Európska únia má svoje limity a určite nechce konfrontáciu so žiadnou krajinou. Avšak to neznamená, že sa nechá zahnať do kúta. Čína, ale aj iní ekonomicky silní hráči si to musia uvedomiť.
2023/10/03
Intelligent Road Transport Systems (A9-0265/2022 - Rovana Plumb)

Zavedenie systémov, spojených s automatizáciou a digitalizáciou v doprave sú nevyhnutnou súčasťou jej transformácie na dopravu, ktorá je modernejšia a ekologickejšia. Správu som podporil.
2023/10/03
Interim report on the proposal for a mid-term revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027 (A9-0273/2023 - Jan Olbrycht, Margarida Marques)

Podporujem navýšenie viacročného finančného rámca. Je nutné tak urobiť čo najskôr, ak chceme efektívne riešiť výzvy spojené s vojnou na Ukrajine, či migráciou a ich hospodárskymi dôsledkami.
2023/10/03
European Media Freedom Act (A9-0264/2023 - Sabine Verheyen)

Návrh zákona má moju plnú podporu. Je vyústením mnohých doteraz prijatých opatrení.Ak členské štáty nedokážu garantovať slobodu a nezávislosť médiám a ochranu novinárom pri ich práci, nie je možné hovoriť o demokraciách.
2023/10/03
Ensuring European transportation works for women (A9-0239/2023 - Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska)

Nedostatok zamestnancov v odvetví dopravy by sa mohol napraviť zamestnávaním väčšieho počtu žien, čo by sa mohlo dosiahnuť zvýšením konkurencieschopnosti a atraktívnosti tohto odvetvia. Správu som podporil.
2023/10/03
Classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (A9-0271/2023 - Maria Spyraki)

Správa je významným krokom smerom k ochrane životného prostredia i spotrebiteľov, hlavne čo sa týka online predaja chemikálii. Správu som podporil.
2023/10/04
Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to Romania, Italy and Türkiye (A9-0269/2023 - Katalin Cseh)

Solidarita je jednou z hlavných hodnôt Európskej únie. Príde mi úplne prirodzené, poskytnúť pomoc obetiam krajín, ktoré boli postihnuté živelnými pohromami. Správu som podporil.
2023/10/04
Segregation and discrimination of Roma children in education (B9-0394/2023)

Európska únia viackrát ukázala, že sa dokáže zjednotiť a spoločne bojovať. Chráni sa tu vlk, medveď, lesy či stromy, no rómskym deťom sa dlhé roky kradne ich budúcnosť. Na jednej strane vidíme humánnu Európu, ktorá prijíma rezolúcie voči cudzím krajinám za porušovanie práv žien, LGBTi, novinárskej slobody a na druhej strane vidíme členské krajiny, ktoré segregujú a vyčleňujú rómske deti za farbu ich pleti, za ich etnicitu, za ich chudobu. Rómske deti sú nevyužitým potenciálom, raz z nich môžu vyrásť odborníci, ktorí nám dnes chýbajú na pracovnom trhu, ktorí budú platiť dane. Bez toho, aby sme eliminovali segregáciu to však nepôjde.
2023/10/04
Harmonising the rights of autistic persons (B9-0390/2023)

V EÚ žije približne 5 miliónov ľudí s poruchou autistického spektra. Nie všetkým je poskytnutá rovnaká pomoc a podpora. Správa, ktorú som podporil, reflektuje na daný stav.
2023/10/04
Standardised dimensions for carry-on luggage (B9-0391/2023)

Letecké spoločnosti majú rôzne politiky a obmedzenia čo sa týka veľkosti a hmotnosti príručnej batožiny, čo často vedie k zmätku a nepríjemnostiam. Prijaté uznesenie má viesť k akejsi harmonizácii, čo by do tejto sféry prinieslo väčšiu transparentnosť a predovšetkým ochranu spotrebiteľa. Uznesenie som podporil.
2023/10/04
EU-Switzerland relations (A9-0248/2023 - Lukas Mandl)

Švajčiarsko je štvrtým obchodným partnerom EÚ po Číne, Spojených štátoch a Spojenom kráľovstve. O dôležitosti posilňovania vzájomného partnerstva, hlavne v týchto časoch mnohých globálnych výziev nie je pochýb. Správu som podporil.
2023/10/04
Uzbekistan (A9-0227/2023 - Ilhan Kyuchyuk)

Uzbekistan zohráva kľúčovú úlohu v Strednej Ázii, ktorá je regiónom strategického záujmu EÚ. Je preto dôležité posilňovať vzájomné vzťahy. Európska únia po dohode s uzbeckou vládou vyčlenila nemalé finančné prostriedky na posilnenie jeho hospodárskeho rastu, ale i podporu demokracie a občianskej spoločnosti. Správu som podporil.
2023/10/04
European green bonds (A9-0156/2022 - Paul Tang)

Zelený dlhopis je nástroj s pevným výnosom určený na podporu klimatických a enviromentálnych projektov. Týmto nariadením sa zaviedol jednotný štandard čo umožní lepšiu reguláciu na trhu so zelenými dlhopismi, zlepšenie dohľadu a obmedzenie tzv. greenwashingu. Správu som podporil.
2023/10/05
Scheme of generalised tariff preferences (A9-0267/2023 - Heidi Hautala)

Európska únia od roku 1971 svojim nariadením udeľuje rozvojovým krajinám obchodné preferencie v rámci svojho systému všeobecných colných preferencií. Schválením tejto správy by sa malo predĺžiť obdobie uplatňovania tohto nariadenia. Správu som podporil.
2023/10/05
Financial services contracts concluded at a distance (A9-0097/2023 - Arba Kokalari)

Aj vo finančných službách týkajúcich sa predaja na diaľku je nutné zabezpečiť vysoký stupeň ochrany spotrebiteľa na celom trhu EÚ. Z tohto pohľadu je nutná harmonizácia pravidiel. Správu som podporil.
2023/10/05
Urban wastewater treatment (A9-0276/2023 - Nils Torvalds)

Voda je verejný statok, ktorý patrí všetkým a je pre všetkých a o ktorý sa treba ako o nenahraditeľný a nevyhnutný prírodný zdroj náležite starať. Vlády členských štátov by mali finančne podporovať a podnecovať obce pre čistenie komunálnych odpadových vôd.
2023/10/05
Situation in Nagorno-Karabakh after Azerbaijan’s attack and the continuing threats against Armenia (B9-0405/2023, RC-B9-0393/2023, B9-0393/2023, B9-0397/2023, B9-0399/2023, B9-0400/2023, B9-0402/2023, B9-0404/2023)

Dňa 9. septembra 2023 Azerbajdžan podnikol neoprávnený útok proti Náhornému Karabachu, ktorý si vyžiadal stovky obetí. Vojenské riešenie sporov nie je riešením. Európska únia musí prehodnotiť svoje vzťahy s touto krajinou a urýchlene zaviesť cielené sankcie voči zodpovedným azerbajdžanským orgánom.
2023/10/05
Taking stock of Moldova's path to the EU (B9-0407/2023, RC-B9-0408/2023, B9-0408/2023, B9-0410/2023, B9-0411/2023, B9-0417/2023, B9-0420/2023)

Uznesenie zhodnocuje prístupový proces Moldavska do EÚ z hľadiska prebiehajúcich reforiem a odporúčaní. Podporil som ho.
2023/10/05
The new European strategy for a better internet for kids (BIK+) (B9-0386/2023)

Nové digitálne technológie predstavujú tak príležitosti ako aj výzvy, hlavne pre deti. Rodina, školy všetci zohrávame dôležitú úlohu, aby sme posilnili ich digitálne vzdelanie, ale ich aj účinne chránili.
2023/10/05
Farm Sustainability Data Network (A9-0075/2023 - Jérémy Decerle)

Existuje informačná sieť, ktorá na reprezentatívnej vzorke viac ako 80 tisíc fariem vyhodnocuje rozvoj poľnohospodárskej politiky EÚ.Cieľom tejto správy bolo umožniť dátovej sieti podporovať rozvoj poľnohospodárskych politík založených na dôkazoch o výkonnosti s väčším environmentálnym a sociálnym rozmerom. Správu som podporil.
2023/10/17
Union Civil Protection Mechanism (A9-0266/2023 - Sara Cerdas)

V súvislosti s klimatickými zmenami, ale i nezodpovednosťou jednotlivcov sú lesné požiare v EÚ čoraz častejšie a devastujúcejšie. Preto podporujem zriadenie stálej leteckej flotily v oblasti civilnej ochrany pre boj proti lesným požiarom. Cieľom tejto správy bolo predĺžiť prechodné obdobie jej zriadenia v súvislosti s oneskorením obstarávania lietadiel. Správu som podporil.
2023/10/17
Discharge 2021: EU general budget - European Council and Council (A9-0274/2023 - Mikuláš Peksa)

Je frustrujúce, že pokiaľ ide o rozpočtový rok 2021, Rada znovu ako jediná inštitúcia odmietla poskytnúť informácie o využívaní svojich verejných príjmov. Preto som zahlasoval za zamietnutie udelenia absolutória.
2023/10/17
Establishing the Ukraine Facility (A9-0286/2023 - Michael Gahler, Eider Gardiazabal Rubial)

Musíme byť pripravení na obnovu Ukrajiny a investície, ktoré nasmerujeme k nášmu susedovi, musia smerovať k reformným procesom, ktoré pomôžu aj v prístupovom konaní do Európskej únie. Osobitne som rád, že sa v balíku pomoci použijú aj ruské aktíva, ktoré sme v Únii zmrazili, a použijeme ich práve na financovanie obnovy Ukrajiny. Samozrejme, je dôležité, aby sme dohliadali na transparentnosť samotného využitia finančných prostriedkov.
2023/10/17
Establishing the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (‘STEP’) (A9-0290/2023 - José Manuel Fernandes, Christian Ehler)

Žijeme v dobe, keď po všetkých krízach, ktoré sme za posledné roky zažili, musíme v oveľa väčšej miere investovať do digitálnych technológií, do životného prostredia tak, aby sme zároveň neohrozili pracovné miesta, ale naopak investovali a podporovali inovácie a nové zručnosti v príprave ľudí na pracovný trh. Európa musí byť v nasledujúcom období konkurencieschopná, resp. musíme posilniť naše súčasné postavenie v napätom geopolitickom priestore.
2023/10/17
Fisheries control (A9-0016/2021 - Clara Aguilera)

Rybárstvo taktiež čelí novým výzvam, ako je digitalizácia a modernizácia. Toto nariadenie reflektuje nové trendy v tomto odvetví, ale taktiež sa dotýka tém, ako je nadmerný rekreačný rybolov, ktorý sa čoraz viac komercializuje, či environmentálneho prostredia a bezpečnosti krmiva a potravín.
2023/10/17
Implications of Chinese fishing operations for EU fisheries and the way forward (A9-0282/2023 - Pierre Karleskind)

Hlavným cieľom tejto správy je zabezpečiť, aby produkcia Únie v oblasti rybolovu nebola ohrozená, čo reálne hrozí z dôvodu čínskych rybolovných operácií vo svetových moriach. Čína sa i v tejto oblasti snaží presadzovať dominantné postavenie. Pre EÚ je veľmi dôležité, aby v oveľa väčšej miere spolupracovala s tretími krajinami a spoločným úsilím vyvíjala tlak na Čínu dodržiavať medzinárodné dohody v oblasti rybolovu.
2023/10/17
Draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2024 - all sections

Cieľom návrhu bolo navýšiť rozpočet EÚ na rok 2024, a to z dôvodu pretrvávajúcich geopolitických i hospodárskych výziev. Návrh som podporil.
2023/10/18
General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2024 - all sections (A9-0288/2023 - Siegfried Mureşan, Nils Ušakovs)

Správa odzrkadľuje postoj Európskeho parlamentu k škrtom Rady, čo sa týka rozpočtu Únie pre rok 2024. Sú pred nami výzvy, ktorých dôsledky závažným spôsobom ovplyvňujú životnú úroveň občanov, ako je stále pretrvávajúca vojna. Z tohto dôvodu o škrtoch nemôže byť reč.
2023/10/18
Draft amending budget No 3/2023: Update of revenue (own resources) and other technical adjustments (A9-0287/2023 - Fabienne Keller)

Aktualizáciu príjmov v súvislosti s clami, ktoré sú o 9,9 % vyššie ako v rozpočte na rok 2023, som podporil.
2023/10/18
Objection pursuant to Rule 111(3): Additional technical screening criteria (B9-0431/2023)

Námietku som nepodporil, keďže sa týka hospodárskych činností, ktoré ešte nie sú zadefinované v klimatickom zákone, najmä čo sa týka výroby kľúčových komponentov pre nízkouhlíkové dopravné a elektrické zariadenia a niektoré činnosti v odvetví letectva a námornej dopravy.
2023/10/18
Objection pursuant to Rule 111(3): European Sustainability Reporting Standards (B9-0426/2023)

Námietku som nepodporil, keďže sa týkala vykazovania informácií o udržateľnosti, ktoré vyplývajú zo smernice o podávaní správ a podnikovej udržateľnosti prijatej v roku 2022.
2023/10/18
2022 Report on Montenegro (A9-0277/2023 - Tonino Picula)

Čierna Hora sa nachádza v hlbokej politickej a inštitucionálnej kríze, čo spôsobilo zastavenie pokroku v reformných procesoch v oblasti súdnictva, boja proti organizovanému zločinu a korupcii, ako aj ďalších oblastiach. Je mi ľúto, ale za daných okolností nie je možné pokračovať v prístupovom konaní Čiernej Hory do EÚ.
2023/10/18
Schengen area: digitalisation of the visa procedure (A9-0025/2023 - Matjaž Nemec)

Zavedenie digitálnych víz považujem za dôležitý krok pri eliminácii bezpečnostných rizík a posilnení vzájomnej spolupráce medzi členskými štátmi. Zároveň som rád, že digitálne víza zjednodušia procesy, znížia náklady, ale hlavne zamedzia falšovaniu vízových dokumentov.
2023/10/18
Schengen area: amending the Visa Sticker Regulation (A9-0268/2023 - Matjaž Nemec)

Cieľom nariadenia je harmonizovať digitálne víza udelené členskými štátmi. Tie musia byť vyhotovené v jednotnom digitálnom formáte.
2023/10/18
Recent developments in the Serbia-Kosovo dialogue, including the situation in the northern municipalities in Kosovo (RC-B9-0437/2023, B9-0437/2023, B9-0439/2023, B9-0440/2023, B9-0441/2023, B9-0446/2023)

Text rezolúcie som podporil, Srbsko a Kosovo musia aktívne pracovať na mierom riešení sporu prostredníctvom dialógu, a nie zbraní.
2023/10/19
The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel’s right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza (RC-B9-0436/2023, B9-0436/2023, B9-0438/2023, B9-0442/2023, B9-0444/2023, B9-0445/2023, B9-0447/2023, B9-0448/2023)

Hamas je teroristická organizácia a je potrebné, aby celý demokratický svet prispel k tomu, aby táto teroristická organizácia, ktorá sa tvári, že reprezentuje palestínsky ľud, bola čo najskôr eliminovaná. Hamas nereprezentuje palestínsky ľud, teroristi z Hamasu sa za palestínsky ľud, za palestínske deti a ženy len skrývajú.
2023/10/19
Rule of Law in Malta: 6 years after the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia and the need to protect journalists (B9-0449/2023)

Právny štát má obrovské trhliny aj na Malte. Od zavraždenia investigatívnej novinárky Daphne Caruanovej Galiziovej uplynulo 6 rokov, avšak objednávateľ vraždy stále nebol odsúdený. Vražda Jána Kuciaka a Martiny Kušnírovej má podobné rysy. Je to smutné a zároveň frustrujúce. To nás však nesmie viesť k pasivite či zabudnutiu.
2023/10/19
European protein strategy (A9-0281/2023 - Emma Wiesner)

Európska únia by čoskoro mala prijať Európsku stratégiu v oblasti bielkovín pre ľudí, ako i zvieratá. Jej závislosť od dovozu bielkovín z tretích krajín je vysoká. Klimatické zmeny, kontaminácia podzemných vôd, nedostatok vody, úbytok živín či erózia pôdy a odlesňovania taktiež vedú k poklesu produkcie plodín bohatých na bielkoviny. Takže je namieste zaoberať sa posilnením európskej odolnosti v tejto oblasti. S čím nie som doposiaľ vysporiadaný, je produkcia hmyzích bielkovín pre výživu ľudí. Tento aspekt nepodporujem.
2023/10/19
Generational renewal in the EU farms of the future (A9-0283/2023 - Isabel Carvalhais)

Správa sa zameriava na generačnú výmenu ako kľúčový faktor pre budúcnosť poľnohospodárstva a zaistenie potravinovej bezpečnosti. To však nepôjde bez toho, aby sa mladým poľnohospodárom vytvorili podmienky pre ich podnikanie, aj vo forme poskytovania úverov. Správu som podporil.
2023/10/19
Data Act (A9-0031/2023 - Pilar del Castillo Vera)

Súčasná nerovnováha na trhu s údajmi obmedzuje hospodársku súťaž. Je preto potrebné uľahčiť prístup k údajom a ich používanie spotrebiteľmi, podnikmi, subjektami verejného sektora či inštitúciami.Samozrejme musí sa tak diať v súlade s existujúcimi pravidlami o spracúvaní osobných údajov, ako aj so zárukami zabezpečujúcimi nezákonný prenos údajov.
2023/11/09
Amending certain Regulations as regards the establishment and functioning of the European single access point (ESAP) (A9-0024/2023 - Pedro Silva Pereira)

Z dôvodu digitalizácie, ktorá sa vo veľkej miere dotkla aj finančného trhu ako aj rastúceho dopytu verejnosti po finančných produktoch súvisiacich s enviromentálnym a sociálnym prostredím sa zriadi centralizovaná platforma, tzv. jednotné európske miesto prístupu, ktoré bude zabezpečovať elektronický prístup verejnosti ku všetkým relevantným finančným i nefinančným informáciám. Zriaďovateľom a prevádzkovateľom tejto platformy sa stane Európsky orgán pre cenné papiere a trhy, ktorého cieľom je chrániť verejný záujem a prispievať k stabilite a efektívnosti finančného systému hospodárstva Únie. Správu som podporil.
2023/11/09
Amending certain Directives as regards the establishment and functioning of the European single access point (ESAP) (A9-0023/2023 - Pedro Silva Pereira)

Aby bolo možné riadne a efektívne fungovanie jednotného európskeho miesta prístupu je nutné zmeniť viacero smerníc o finančných službách, kapitálových trhoch a udržateľnosti. Správu som podporil.
2023/11/09
Settlement discipline, cross-border provision of services, supervisory cooperation, provision of banking-type ancillary services and requirements for third-country central securities depositories (A9-0047/2023 - Johan Van Overtveldt)

Správa okrem iného poukazuje na potrebu zníženia nákladov a zjednodušenia požiadaviek v uvedených oblastiach. Určite to napomôže k väčšej efektivite pri dosahovaní stanovených cieľov. Správu som podporil.
2023/11/09
European environmental economic accounts: new modules (A9-0296/2023 - Pascal Canfin)

Nové nariadenia zahŕňa tri nové enviromentálne moduly - účty týkajúce sa lesov, ekosystémové účty a účty týkajúce sa environmentálnych dotácií a podobných transferov s cieľom zabezpečiť lepšie informácie vplyvu hospodárstva na životné prostredie. Správu o návrhu som podporil.
2023/11/09
Conservation and enforcement measures applicable in the Regulatory Area of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO) (A9-0279/2023 - Grace O'Sullivan)

Návrh nariadenia som podporil, nakoĺko išlo o aktualizáciu práva EÚ o ochranné a vynucovacie opatrenia prijaté v septembri minulého roku Organizáciou pre rybolov v severozápadnom Atlantiku.
2023/11/09
Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) (A9-0311/2023 - Anna Zalewska)

Správa upozorňuje na to, že odpad z fotovoltických panelov má závažné dôsledky na zdravie, ako aj životné prostredie. Preto je nevyhnutné riadne s odpadom nakladať a v čo najväčšej miere ho zhodnocovať. Správu som podporil.
2023/11/09
EU/Madagascar Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement and Implementing Protocol (2023-2027) (A9-0299/2023 - Clara Aguilera)

Novou dohodou o partnerstve v odvetví udržateľného rybárstva sa aktualizovali pravidlá, ktoré medzi iným umožňujú 65 plavidlám Únie vstúpiť do madagaskarských vôd a loviť tuniaky. Za práva na rybolov EÚ ponúkne Madagaskaru finančné plnenie. Dohodu som podporil.
2023/11/09
Type-approval of motor vehicles and engines with respect to their emissions and battery durability (Euro 7) (A9-0298/2023 - Alexandr Vondra)

Hoci sa nepodarilo nájsť väčšinu pre uhlíkovo neutrálne palivá a uhlíkový korekčný faktor, správu som podporil, nakoľko správa zdôrazňuje dôležitý fakt, a to, že prechod na čistú mobilitu bez emisií je možný, ba nevyhnutý, avšak musí ísť ruka v ruka s nástrojmi, ktoré zabezpečia dostupné ceny súkromných a úžitkových vozidiel pre občanov a podniky.
2023/11/09
System of own resources of the European Union (A9-0295/2023 - José Manuel Fernandes, Valérie Hayer)

Správa identifikuje nové potencionálne zdroje prijmov, ktoré je nutné mobilizovať za účelom splácania spoločného dlhu a úrokov v rámci nástroja NextGenerationEU. Správu som podporil.
2023/11/09
Strengthening the right to participate: legitimacy and resilience of electoral processes in illiberal political systems and authoritarian regimes (A9-0323/2023 - Nacho Sánchez Amor)

Autoritárske režimy sú na vzostupe v mnohých častiach sveta. Z fiktívnych volieb vzchádzajú vlády, ktoré nereprezentujú vôľu občanov, vlády, ktoré porušujú základné práva a slobody a narúšajú zásady medzinárodného poriadku založeného na pravidlách. Európska únia k tomuto trentu musí zaujať spoločný postoj aj z dôvodu vlastnej ochrany. Správu som podporil.
2023/11/09
Effectiveness of the EU sanctions on Russia (RC-B9-0453/2023, B9-0453/2023, B9-0454/2023, B9-0455/2023, B9-0456/2023, B9-0457/2023)

Sankcie vojnu nevyhrajú, avšak bezpochyby oslabujú hospodárstvo Ruska ako i jeho schopnosť viesť vojnu na Ukrajine.Je však dôležité ich naďalej uplatňovať správne a hlavne jednotne. Len tak nestratia na svojej účinnosti.
2023/11/09
High common level of cybersecurity at the institutions, bodies, offices and agencies of the Union (A9-0064/2023 - Henna Virkkunen)

Taktiky, techniky a postupy kybernetických hrozieb sa neustále vyvíjajú. Cieľom tejto správy je prispieť k zvyšovaniu bezpečnosti a odolnosti aj stanovením určitých pravidiel, napr. týkajúcich sa nahlasovania incidentov a ich riešení. Správu som podporil.
2023/11/21
Catch documentation programme for bluefin tuna (A9-0172/2021 - Gabriel Mato)

Pozmeňujúce návrhy týkajúce sa dokumentácie o úlovkoch tuniaka modroplutvého som podporil.
2023/11/21
Common rules promoting the repair of goods (A9-0316/2023 - René Repasi)

Zakúpenie nového výrobku je často výhodnejšie než jeho oprava. Je to neekologické a hlavne neudržateľné.Preto je dôležité nastaviť pravidlá tak, aby oprava tovaru bola cenovo dostupnejšou a rýchlejšou, aby sa jednoducho oplatila. Správu som podporil.
2023/11/21
Framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s net-zero technology products manufacturing ecosystem (Net Zero Industry Act) (A9-0343/2023 - Christian Ehler)

Cesta ku klimaticky neutrálnemu hospodárstvu vedie cez výrobu výrobkov, ktoré sú taktiež vyrábané technológiami čistej energie. K tomu je však nevyhnutné nastaviť opatrenia, ktoré by stimulovali producentov zamerať sa na výrobu takýchto výrobkov bez emisií a poskytnúť finančnú podporu pre investorov na potrebnú infraštruktúru, napr. na skladovanie a prepravu zachytených emisií CO2.
2023/11/21
Union certification framework for carbon removals (A9-0329/2023 - Lídia Pereira)

Certifikáty na zachytávanie uhlíka považujem za dôležitý nástroj dosahovania klimatických cieľov do roku 2050. Správu som podporil.
2023/11/21
Strengthening the CO2 emission performance targets for new heavy-duty vehicles (A9-0313/2023 - Bas Eickhout)

Aj keď vozidlá s hmotnosťou viac ako 3,5 tony, predstavujú len 2 % vozidiel prevádzkovaných v Únii, sú zodpovedné za 28 % emisií skleníkových plynov z cestnej dopravy. Je preto nutné pristúpiť k ráznym krokom. Ocenil som, že jedným z navrhovaných krokov je i uvádzanie autobusov s nulovými emisiami na trh EU do roku 2030.
2023/11/21
Possibilities to increase the reliability of audits and controls by national authorities in shared management (A9-0297/2023 - Monika Hohlmeier)

Správa sa dotýka témy, ktorá dlhodobo rezonuje aj na Slovensku v súvislosti s auditom, a to je, že Komisia definuje usmernenia, ktoré sú často veľmi teoretické, technokratické a otvorené rôznym výkladom. Vytvára to zbytočnú administratívnu záťaž, negatívne to ovplyvňuje čerpanie EÚ fondov pre potenciálnych príjemcov, kopia sa chyby v dôsledku zložitých a nejasných pravidiel. Správu vnímam pozitívne, preto som ju podporil.
2023/11/21
EU framework for the social and professional situation of artists and workers in the cultural and creative sectors (A9-0304/2023 - Antonius Manders, Domènec Ruiz Devesa)

V tejto téme sa angažujem tak vo Výbore pre kultúru a vzdelanie ako i na domácej scéne. Som rád, že správa bola prijatá, kedže jej zámerom je prispieť k zlepšeniu pracovných podmienok a sociálnych záruk pre všetkých umelcov a pracovníkov pracujúcich v sektore kultúry v rámci EÚ.
2023/11/21
Implementation of the principle of the primacy of EU law (A9-0341/2023 - Yana Toom, Cyrus Engerer)

Treba podotknúť, že prednosť práva EÚ sa uplatňuje len v tých oblastiach, v ktorých členské štáty postúpili svoje právomoci EÚ. Uplatňovanie tejto zásady je dôležité pre celkové fungovanie EÚ. V realite naráža aj na mnohé problémy. Napr. čo sa týka vyvodenia dôsledkov z rozsudkov Súdneho dvora Európskej únie vnútroštátnymi súdmi členských krajín. Správa reflektuje aj na iné oblasti súvisiace s uplatňovaním zásady prednosti práva EÚ aj v súvislosti s rozširovaním.
2023/11/21
Reducing inequalities and promoting social inclusion in times of crisis for children and their families (A9-0360/2023 - Sandra Pereira)

Niet pochýb o tom, že deti sú v čase kríz tou najzraniteľnejšou skupinou. Správa vyzdvihuje to, čo opakovane zdôrazňujem i ja, a t. j., že chudoba, stigmatizácia detí na základe ich etnického pôvodu či sociálneho statusu nemá vo vyspelej Európe priestor. Máme dostatok politík, ako aj finančných zdrojov na to, aby sa chudoba a sociálne vylúčenie detí efektívne riešilo.
2023/11/21
Children first - strengthening the Child guarantee, two years on from its adoption (B9-0462/2023)

Mnoho detí sa nachádza v zraniteľnej situácii, a to nielen tie, ktoré zažívajú chudobu a sociálne vylúčenie, ale aj deti so zdravotným postihnutím, deti s problémami duševného zdravia, deti s menšinovým alebo etnickým pôvodom, deti z rodín s jedným rodičom, deti žijúce v ústavoch, deti bez rodičovskej starostlivosti, deti migrantov a utečencov, deti bez domova, deti so závažnou depriváciou v oblasti bývania a mnohé iné. Je mnoho politík i finančných zdrojov, ktoré treba začať uplatňovať so všetkou vážnosťou a to hlavne na regionálnej a miestnej úrovni v členských krajinách.
2023/11/21
Implementation of the European Solidarity Corps programme 2021-2027 (A9-0308/2023 - Michaela Šojdrová)

Európsky zbor solidarity na roky 2021 – 2027 je určený na otvorenie nových príležitostí pre mladých ľudí, aby mohli vykonávať dobrovoľnícku činnosť v oblastiach súvisiacich so solidaritou. V členských štátoch je však nedostatočné povedomie o jeho existencii, čo je na škodu. Nedarí sa doň zapájať ani mladých z najviac znevýhodnených skupín. Je mnoho vecí, ktoré treba zlepšiť tak na strane Európskej komisie, ale hlavne na strane členských krajín. Správa na to reflektuje, preto som ju podporil.
2023/11/21
Packaging and packaging waste (A9-0319/2023 - Frédérique Ries)

Chrlenie obalov je neudržateľné. Treba čo najskôr znížiť ich produkciu, zlepšiť ich zber a recykláciu a takýmto spôsobom začať zmierňovať negatívne vplyvy na životné prostredie i zdravie ľudí.
2023/11/22
Foodstuffs for human consumption: amending certain 'Breakfast' Directives (A9-0385/2023 - Alexander Bernhuber)

Navrhované zmeny majú prispieť k transparentnejšiemu označovaniu zemepisného pôvodu výrobkov, ako napr. medu, čo spotrebiteľom uľahčí výber zdravších a regionálnych produktov. Správu som podporil.
2023/12/12
Fees and charges payable to the European Medicines Agency (A9-0224/2023 - Cristian-Silviu Buşoi)

Agentúra zohráva kľúčovú úlohu pri zabezpečovaní toho, aby sa na trh Únie uviedli len bezpečné, vysokokvalitné a účinné lieky. Poplatky a platby majú zaručiť, aby agentúra, ako aj príslušné vnútroštátne orgány dostali dostatočné množstvo finančných prostriedkov na ich správnu reguláciu. Návrh v prvom čítaní som podporil.
2023/12/12
Recognition of professional qualifications: nurses responsible for general care trained in Romania (A9-0381/2023 - Adam Bielan)

Išlo o návrh v prvom čítaní umožňujúci uznávanie odbornej kvalifikácie pre zdravotné sestry, ktoré absolvovali odbornú prípravu v Rumunsku.
2023/12/12
Authorisation empowering France to negotiate a bilateral agreement with Algeria concerning judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters (A9-0356/2023 - Ilana Cicurel)

Vzhľadom aj na historickú prepojenosť oboch krajín je splnomocnenie pre Francúzsko na rokovanie o dvojstrannej dohode s Alžírskom prirodzenou a správnou voľbou. Návrh som podporil.
2023/12/12
Authorisation empowering France to negotiate a bilateral agreement with Algeria concerning judicial cooperation in civil matters related to family law (A9-0355/2023 - Ilana Cicurel)

Vzhľadom aj na historickú prepojenosť oboch krajín je splnomocnenie pre Francúzsko na rokovanie o dvojstrannej dohode s Alžírskom prirodzenou a správnou voľbou. Návrh som podporil.
2023/12/12
EC/Kiribati Fisheries Partnership Agreement (2023-2028). Implementation Protocol (A9-0380/2023 - João Pimenta Lopes)

Cieľom protokolu je vykonávať dohodu tým, že sa spresnia najmä podmienky prístupu plavidiel Únie do rybolovných zón a ustanovenia o vykonávaní partnerstva v oblasti udržateľného rybárstva. Protokol som podporil.
2023/12/12
Framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials (A9-0260/2023 - Nicola Beer)

V prípade mnohých kritických surovín sa EÚ takmer výlučne spolieha na dovoz z tretích krajín, ako je Čína, čo Úniu vystavuje značným rizikám. EÚ musí vyvíjať úsilie na dosiahnutie väčšej samostatnosti.
2023/12/12
The European Elections 2024 (A9-0332/2023 - Domènec Ruiz Devesa, Sven Simon)

Voľby do Európskeho parlamentu na budúci rok budú kľúčové. Pevne verím, že Slováci uplatnia svoj hlas a prídu voliť. Svojou účasťou budú mať možnosť ovplyvniť, ktorým smerom sa Európa bude uberať. Súhlasím, že niektoré aspekty týkajúce sa volebného procesu potrebujú revíziu. Tá však musí vychádzať zo všeobecnej podpory a byť v súlade s očakávaniami občanov.
2023/12/12
Small modular reactors (A9-0408/2023 - Franc Bogovič)

Malé modulárne reaktory sú jadrovými zariadeniami budúcnosti. Ich výstavba je oproti veľkým jadrovým reaktorom jednoduchšia a rýchlejšia. Budú čoraz viac využívané na výrobu elektrickej energie i vodíka. Môžu sa taktiež uplatniť vo vykurovaní miest, zásobovaní priemyselných parkov a v mnohých iných oblastiach. Správu som podporil.
2023/12/12
Mental health (A9-0367/2023 - Sara Cerdas)

Duševné zdravie občanov EÚ sa za posledné roky rapídne zhoršilo. Je preto dôležité, aby sa mu venovala väčšia pozornosť a aby sa zlepšil prístup ku kvalitným a cenovo dostupným službám v oblasti duševného zdravia. Správu som podporil.
2023/12/12
Implementation of the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe (A9-0374/2023 - Tomas Tobé, Pedro Marques, Charles Goerens, Michael Gahler)

Geopolitický a bezpečnostný kontext sa natoľko zmenil, že je nutné prehodnotiť plnenie cieľov nástroja Globálna Európa v oblasti vonkajšej a rozvojovej politiky EÚ. Podávanie správ o činnosti EÚ v danej krajine, regióne alebo tematickej oblasti je nedostačujúce a formalistické. Je potrebná väčšia pružnosť a zameranie na hmatateľné výsledky. Správu som podporil.
2023/12/12
Addictive design of online services and consumer protection in the EU single market (A9-0340/2023 - Kim Van Sparrentak)

Digitálna závislosť je novodobý fenomén, ktorý negatívne ovplyvňuje duševné zdravie ľudí, najmä detí. Niektoré sociálne platformy to rady využívajú. Správu som podporil, nakoľko prichádza s návrhom na „právo nebyť rušený“ čo v praxi znamená, že sa vypnú všetky funkcie ešte v procese návrhu a používatelia sa tak budú môcť rozhodnúť, či tieto funkcie aktivujú či nie. Správu som podporil.
2023/12/12
Reshaping the future framework of EU structural funds to support regions particularly affected by challenges related to the automotive, green and digital transitions (A9-0326/2023 - Susana Solís Pérez)

S transformáciou automobilového priemyslu sa očakáva, že regionálne rozdiely sa ešte prehĺbia, mnohí totiž prídu o zamestnanie. Týka sa to i Slovenska. Dotknuté regióny potrebujú zjednodušený prístup k EÚ fondom, aby vedeli na tento trend už teraz reagovať a robiť protiopatrenia na zmiernenie sociálnych dôsledkov. Správu som podporil.
2023/12/12
European Health Data Space (A9-0395/2023 - Tomislav Sokol, Annalisa Tardino)

Cieľom tohto nariadenia je zlepšiť prístup pre fyzické osoby k svojim osobným zdravotným údajom v rámci rôznych systémov zdravotnej starostlivosti EÚ a zdravotným pracovníkom by sa umožnil prístup k údajom o ich pacientoch, a to výlučne na základe toho, čo je potrebné pre danú liečbu. Je to trend súvisiaci s digitalizáciou i zabezpečením lepšej starostlivosti pri pandémiách, akou bol covid. Správu som podporil.
2023/12/13
EU-Japan relations (A9-0373/2023 - Reinhard Bütikofer)

EÚ a Japonsko si v roku 2024 pripomenú 50 rokov diplomatických vzťahov. Japonsko je najdôležitejším EÚ spojencom v indicko-tichomorskej oblasti. Vzhľadom aj na meniacu sa geopolitickú a bezpečnostnú situáciu nik nepochybuje o dôležitosti posilnenia spolupráce s Japonskom v nadchádzajúcom období.
2023/12/13
The situation of children deprived of liberty in the world (A9-0371/2023 - María Soraya Rodríguez Ramos)

Každé dieťa potrebuje osobitnú ochranu a má nárok na všetky práva zakotvené v Dohovore OSN o právach dieťaťa. Dnes je mnoho detí, ktoré sú vystavené rôznym formám násilia a sú pozbavené slobody aj z dôvodu vojny, migrácie, terorizmu atď. Chýbajú komplexné a aktualizované údaje o počte týchto detí a hlavne účinné opatrenia na zabezpečenie ich ochrany. Správu som podporil.
2023/12/13
EU development cooperation to enhance access to education and training in developing countries (A9-0338/2023 - György Hölvényi)

Chudoba, vojenské konflikty, prírodné katastrofy, násilie a vylúčenie, detská práca a iné ťažkosti spôsobujú, že milióny detí vyrastajú bez prístupu k vzdelaniu. Rozvojové krajiny tak prichádzajú o veľký potenciál ľudského kapitálu, ale aj o hospodársky rast a sociálny rozvoj. Je i v záujme EÚ vytrvať a pomáhať týmto krajinám v ich úsilí, avšak za dôsledného monitorovania nakladania s finančnými zdrojmi EÚ, aby sa dostali k tým, ktorí to potrebujú.
2023/12/13
Non-communicable diseases (A9-0366/2023 - Erik Poulsen)

Neprenosné ochorenia sú také, ktoré sa neprenášajú z človeka na človeka. Predstavujú 90 % všetkých úmrtí. Ide o kardiovaskulárne choroby, cukrovku a iné. Tieto choroby sú nákladné, čo sa týka liečby, preto naďalej veľkou výzvou v oblasti verejného zdravia ostáva prevencia. Správu som podporil.
2023/12/13
EU-US relations (A9-0372/2023 - Tonino Picula)

USA sú najdôležitejším spojencom Európskej únie. I v kontexte novej bezpečnostnej situácie je dôležité pracovať na posilnení vzájomných vzťahov a transatlantického partnerstva.
2023/12/13
EU-China relations (A9-0375/2023 - Hilde Vautmans)

EÚ má záujem o stabilné a vyvážené vzťahy s Čínou. Len vzájomnou spoluprácou možno uspieť pri riešení globálnych výziev súčasnosti.
2023/12/13
Implementation of the Treaty provisions on special legislative procedures (A9-0384/2023 - Victor Negrescu)

Cieľom správy je zdôrazniť potrebu vzájomnej lojálnej spolupráce medzi európskymi inštitúciami, dodržiavania pravidiel vyplývajúcich zo zmlúv a včasného rozhodovania pri zachovaní úplnej transparentnosti. Správu som podporil.
2023/12/13
30 years of Copenhagen criteria - giving further impetus to EU enlargement policy (RC-B9-0500/2023, B9-0500/2023, B9-0501/2023, B9-0502/2023, B9-0504/2023, B9-0505/2023, B9-0506/2023)

Význam kodanských kritérií neoslabol. Naďalej sa uplatňujú pre krajiny ašpirujúce na členstvo v EÚ. Žiaden zrýchlený postup či skratky súvisiace s členstvom v EÚ by sa nemali uplatňovať voči nijakej krajine.
2023/12/13
EU-Taiwan trade and investment relations (B9-0498/2023)

Taiwan má strategický význam pre dodávateľské reťazce v EÚ, preto je dôležité s ním posilňovať vzájomné obchodné a hospodárske vzťahy.
2023/12/13
Implementation of the 2018 Geo-blocking Regulation in the digital single market (A9-0335/2023 - Beata Mazurek)

Som rád, že sa podarilo presadiť, aby audiovizuálny sektor nebol zahrnutý do geografického blokovania. Európska komisia by mala do marca 2024 predložiť prehodnotenie tohto nariadenia.
2023/12/13
Increasing innovation, industrial and technological competitiveness (A9-0383/2023 - Tsvetelina Penkova)

Cieľom správy je vyzdvihnúť úlohu startupov ako novátorských aktérov a uľahčiť im prístup k programom financovania EÚ.
2023/12/14
Jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition of decisions and acceptance of authentic instruments in matters of parenthood and creation of a European Certificate of Parenthood (A9-0368/2023 - Maria-Manuel Leitão-Marques)

Právomoc v oblasti rodičovských práv spadá do kompetencie členských krajín. Tie rozhodujú o uznaní vo veciach rodičovstva.
2023/12/14
European Hydrogen Bank (A9-0379/2023 - Robert Hajšel)

Nízkouhlíkový vodík bude zohrávať čoraz dôležitejšiu úlohu pri prechode na hospodárstvo s nulovými emisiami. Európska vodíková banka by mala byť zodpovedná za koordináciu a podporu veľkých projektov v oblasti vodíka. Správu som podporil.
2023/12/14
Ozone depleting substances (A9-0050/2023 - Jessica Polfjärd)

Ozónová diera sa z dôvodu globálneho otepľovania neustále zväčšuje, čo ohrozuje náš život na zemi. Oxid dusný sa považuje za najvýznamnejšiu látku poškodzujúcu ozónovú vrstvu. Je preto dôležité zaoberať sa možnosťami, ako tieto poškodzujúce látky znižovať, lepšie monitorovať i kontrolovať. Správu som podporil.
2024/01/16
Fluorinated gases regulation (A9-0048/2023 - Bas Eickhout)

Fluórované plyny sú silné skleníkové plyny, ktorých účinok na globálne otepľovanie je až 25 000-krát vyšší ako CO2. Aj na základe úsilia EÚ už existujú medzinárodné opatrenia, ktoré tieto plyny obmedzujú. Cieľom tejto správy je zabezpečiť postupné obmedzenie ich spotreby, uvádzanie alternatív, ako aj predchádzať nezákonnému obchodu. Správu som podporil.
2024/01/16
Implementation of the Erasmus+ programme 2021-2027 (A9-0413/2023 - Milan Zver)

Správu som podporil, i keď s určitými výhradami týkajúcimi sa podpory pre maďarských študentov. Nemyslím si, že je správne penalizovať maďarských študentov či akademikov v prístupe k programu Erasmus+. Taktiež si nemyslím, že je dobré uplatňovanie dvojakého metra čo sa týka uvoľňovania finančných prostriedkov z fondov EÚ pre jednotlivé programy, aj čo sa týka podpory jednotlivých štátov.
2024/01/16
Implementation of the Creative Europe programme 2021-2027 (A9-0425/2023 - Massimiliano Smeriglio)

Kreatívna Európa je priamy fond Európskej únie, z ktorého sa poskytuje podpora kultúrnym a kreatívnym sektorom. V predchádzajúcich dvoch rokoch došlo k navýšeniu finančných zdrojov, dosiahol sa určitý stupeň zjednodušenia administratívnych procesov a uplatňuje sa vyššia miera spolufinancovania. To sú tie pozitíva. Avšak je pravdou, že zvýšený rozpočet čiastočne pohltila i vysoká inflácia, čo má, samozrejme, svoje negatívne dosahy. Správu považujem za vyváženú, a preto som ju podporil.
2024/01/16
Implementation of the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values programme 2021-2027 – citizens' engagement and participation (A9-0392/2023 - Łukasz Kohut)

Z pozície tieňového spravodajcu som vyzdvihol niektoré aspekty, ktoré sa dotýkajú oblasti integrácie, občianskej angažovanosti a účasti. Upozornil som na problematický proces podávania žiadostí o financovanie. Po dvoch rokoch implementácie sa javí, že súčasné nastavenie obmedzuje prístup hlavne pre malé občianske organizácie. Taktiež informovanosť o tomto programe je veľmi nízka, preto treba prenastaviť jeho komunikačnú stratégiu a povzbudiť členské krajiny, ktoré tak doposiaľ neurobili, aby určili národné kontaktné miesto, ktoré by informovanosti a prístupu k tomuto programu mohli zásadným spôsobom napomôcť. Slovensko je medzi týmito členskými krajinami.
2024/01/16
Competition policy – annual report 2023 (A9-0427/2023 - Stéphanie Yon-Courtin)

Politiky hospodárskej súťaže slúžia predovšetkým na posilnenie jednotného trhu a zlepšenie postavenia podnikov. Tie sú konfrontované s digitálnou a zelenou transformáciou, ako aj mnohými inými výzvami globálneho charakteru. Je dôležité, aby všetky nástroje štátnej pomoci boli dostatočne cielené a aby sa naďalej viedol konštruktívny dialóg a spolupráca na medzinárodnej úrovni. Správu som podporil.
2024/01/16
Banking Union – annual report 2023 (A9-0431/2023 - Ivars Ijabs)

Správa poskytuje hodnotenie súčasného stavu bankového sektora a vývojové cesty dobudovania bankovej únie, ako aj konkrétne hodnotenia dohľadu a riešenia krízových situácií. Správu som podporil.
2024/01/16
Role of the European Parliament and its parliamentary diplomacy in the EU’s foreign and security policy (A9-0405/2023 - Jordi Solé)

Európsky Parlament zohráva dôležitú úlohu v rôznych aspektoch vonkajšej činnosti EÚ, aj prostredníctvom svojich 45 stálych delegácií, ktoré udržiavajú a prehlbujú vzťahy s inými parlamentmi z krajín, regiónov a organizácií mimo EÚ. Správu som podporil.
2024/01/16
Electric aviation – a solution for short- and mid-range flights (A9-0438/2023 - Erik Bergkvist)

Elektrické a hybridné letectvo pre lety krátkeho a stredného doletu je súčasťou prechodu na klimatickú neutralitu. Predstavuje novú budúcnosť v podobe elektrifikácie. Dúfam, že sa stane životaschopnou oblasťou dopravy.
2024/01/16
Current and future challenges regarding cross-border cooperation with neighbouring countries (A9-0415/2023 - Daniel Buda)

Cezhraničná spolupráca EÚ so susednými krajinami má zásadný význam. Sú mnohé prekážky, často administratívneho charakteru alebo chýbajúcej dopravnej infraštruktúry, ktoré si vyžadujú investície, ale ktoré sú riešiteľné. Dôležitým spôsobom by to prispelo k znižovaniu regionálnych rozdielov a budovaniu vzájomných vzťahov. Správu som z tohto pohľadu podporil.
2024/01/16
Empowering consumers for the green transition (A9-0099/2023 - Biljana Borzan)

Je dôležité predchádzať „zelenému vymývaniu mozgov“ aj prostredníctvom ECO označenia produktov. Avšak nie na úkor prílišnej regulácie, ktorá môže viesť k zvýšeným nákladom pre malé a stredné podniky a navýšeniu ich cien.
2024/01/17
Cultural diversity and the conditions for authors in the European music streaming market (A9-0388/2023 - Ibán García Del Blanco)

V oblasti autorských práv existujú veľké nezrovnalosti a nerovnosť. Väčšina autorov a interpretov, hoci zohrávajú kľúčovú úlohu pri tvorbe hudby, nedostávajú dostatočné príjmy z jej streamovania. Sám sa v tejto téme angažujem a viem, že je v tejto oblasti potrebná väčšia transparentnosť a zosúladenie s existujúcimi právnymi normami. Správa na tieto nedostatky poukazuje a to bol dôvod, prečo som ju podporil.
2024/01/17
Planned dissolution of key anti-corruption structures in Slovakia and its implications on the Rule of Law (B9-0062/2024)

EÚ nemôže nečinne prihliadať na kroky novej vlády Róberta Fica. V Európskom parlamente panuje veľké znepokojenie a neistota ohľadne ďalšieho vývoja na Slovensku, i v nadväznosti na stále prebiehajúce protesty slovenských občanov vyjadrujúcich svoje rázne NIE! I toto uznesenie má podporiť ich hlas! Tu ide o ochranu právneho štátu a demokratických princípov nielen u nás doma, ale aj o ochranu záujmov a demokracie v EÚ.
2024/01/17
Security and defence implications of China's influence on critical infrastructure in the European Union (A9-0401/2023 - Klemen Grošelj)

Správa poukazuje na konkrétne obavy, ktoré vznikajú v dôsledku nátlakových hospodárskych politík Číny voči EÚ. Veľkou výzvou pre EÚ naďalej ostáva znižovanie jej závislosti od kritických surovín a budovanie si vlastnej sebestačnosti, na čo poukazuje i predmetná správa, ktorú som podporil.
2024/01/17
European historical consciousness (A9-0402/2023 - Sabine Verheyen)

Snahy o vyrovnanie sa s minulosťou na politickej úrovni môžu byť náročné až nebezpečné. Pre interpretovanie niektorých historických dejinných udalostí je nutná nestrannosť a objektívnosť, hlavne čo sa týka temných udalostí. To sa dá dosiahnuť len formovaním kritického myslenia, sebareflexiou a vzdelávaním. Správu som podporil.
2024/01/17
Role of preventive diplomacy in tackling frozen conflicts around the world – missed opportunity or change for the future? (A9-0404/2023 - Željana Zovko)

Zmrazené konflikty, aké prebiehajú v regióne Západného Balkánu, Severného Írska, na Cypre, či v západnej Afrike, Afganistane, atď., sú ohniská potencionálnych otvorených konfliktov. Ohrozujú stabilitu a bezpečnosť v regióne. Je potrebné v oveľa väčšej miere využívať preventívnu diplomaciu, posilniť partnerstvá a koordináciu s OSN, OBSE, Africkou Úniou a ďalšími partnermi. Správu som podporil.
2024/01/17
Activities of the European Ombudsman – annual report 2022 (A9-0414/2023 - Peter Jahr)

Tak ako aj po iné roky, najväčší podiel vyšetrovaní ombudsmanky sa týkal prípadov nesprávneho alebo zdĺhavého postupu Európskej komisie, transparentnosti a účasti na rozhodovacom procese EÚ a prístupu verejnosti k informáciám, napr. aj v oblasti životného prostredia. Správu som podporil.
2024/01/17
Protection of the European Union’s financial interests - combating fraud - annual report 2022 (A9-0434/2023 - Maria Grapini)

Finančné podvody stále vzrastajú, a to aj v dôsledku korupcie, najmä korupcie na vysokej úrovni, tak v členských štátoch, ako aj v inštitúciách EÚ. Závažným spôsobom to ovplyvňuje hospodárstvo EÚ, ale celkovo podkopáva dôveru občanov v demokratické inštitúcie. Len nulovou toleranciou a prísnym uplatňovaním nastavených pravidiel sa možno raz prepracujeme k pozitívnym výsledkom v tejto oblasti.
2024/01/18
Extending the list of EU crimes to hate speech and hate crime (A9-0377/2023 - Maite Pagazaurtundúa)

Trestné činy z nenávisti či nenávistné prejavy v EÚ narastajú a majú oveľa závažnejšie dôsledky na spoločnosť, ako sa môže zdať. Mnohé členské krajiny majú zákony na ich kriminalizáciu, ale nie sú účinne uplatňované. Obetiam nie je poskytovaná dostatočná právna ochrana. Možno práve spoločný európsky prístup napomôže k zlepšeniu v tejto oblasti.
2024/01/18
Situation of fundamental rights in the EU in 2022 and 2023 (A9-0376/2023 - Katarina Barley)

Správa konštatuje rozsiahle porušovanie základných práv, a to u mnohých skupín, ako sú deti, ženy, menšiny, migranti. Poukazuje na útoky novinárov, policajné násilie, vzrastajúcu chudobu, sociálne vyčlenenie, rast korupcie, prenasledovanie z dôvodu náboženstva, mnohé nenávistné prejavy. To všetko vzbudzuje vážne obavy z ďalšieho diania a smerovania...
2024/01/18
Situation in Hungary and frozen EU funds (B9-0086/2024)

Eurofondy sa nesmú stať predmetom manipulácie. Chcem veriť, že Európska komisia správne vyhodnotila kritériá, ktoré ju viedli k uvoľneniu časti zmrazených eurofondov pre Maďarsko. A že hodnotiaci proces prijatých reforiem Maďarskom ostane dôveryhodný aj naďalej. Netreba však ani zabúdať na to, že konečnými užívateľmi eurofondov sú maďarskí občania.
2024/01/18
Union-wide effect of certain driving disqualifications (A9-0410/2023 - Petar Vitanov)

Nie som zástancom harmonizovania pokút v rámci EÚ. Avšak zaradenie jazdy bez platného vodičského preukazu do zoznamu závažných dopravných priestupkov podporujem, ako aj výmenu informácií týkajúcich sa zákazu vedenia motorového vozidla medzi členskými krajinami. Je predsa neakceptovateľné, aby niekto, komu bol odobratý vodičský preukaz z dôvodu rýchlej jazdy či jazdy pod vplyvom alkoholu či inej návykovej látky v jednej krajine, mohol riadiť motorové vozidlo v inej členskej krajine EÚ. Žiaľ, bezohľadnosť niektorých vodičov nemá hraníc.
2024/02/06
Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) (A9-0311/2023 - Anna Zalewska)

Návrhom sa má zabezpečiť environmentálne vhodné nakladanie s odpadom z elektrických a elektronických zariadení. Podporil som ho.
2024/02/06
Measures for a high level of public sector interoperability across the Union (Interoperable Europe Act) (A9-0254/2023 - Ivars Ijabs)

V čase, keď sa procesy automatizujú a digitálne technológie sa stávajú súčasťou verejnej správy, je nevyhnutné, aby boli orgány verejnej správy schopné navzájom komunikovať. Interoperabilita je dôležitým prvkom na dosiahnutie tohto cieľa. To sa nedá zabezpečiť len technickými prostriedkami. Vyžaduje si to dohody a zavedené procesy medzi jednotlivými organizáciami, zosúladené opisy údajov, právne predpisy, ktoré umožňujú túto výmenu údajov, a štruktúrovanú dlhodobú spoluprácu. Správu som podporil.
2024/02/06
Empowering the French Republic to negotiate, sign and conclude an international agreement on the safety and interoperability requirements within the Channel Fixed Link (A9-0018/2024 - Petar Vitanov)

Cieľom predloženého návrhu je predĺžiť a rozšíriť mandát udelený Francúzsku na rokovanie, podpísanie a uzavretie dohody so Spojeným kráľovstvom týkajúcej sa uplatňovania jednotných pravidiel jurisdikcie, bezpečnosti a výmeny informácií pozdĺž pevného spojenia cez Lamanšský prieliv. Návrh som podporil.
2024/02/07
Conclusion of the Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Angola (A9-0005/2024 - Joachim Schuster)

Celkovým cieľom tejto dohody je poskytnúť právnu istotu, zlepšiť investičné prostredie a uľahčiť mobilizáciu a udržanie investícií medzi EÚ a Angolou. Návrh k jej uzavretiu som podporil.
2024/02/07
Amendments to the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) and to the Directive relating to undertakings for collective investment in transferable securities (UCITSD) (A9-0020/2023 - Isabel Benjumea Benjumea)

Zmeny reflektujú na lepšiu ochranu záujmov investorov aj tým, že požadujú, aby správcovia investičných fondov, ktorí delegujú svoje funkcie na tretie strany, dodržiavali rovnako vysoké štandardy platné v celej Únii. Správu som podporil.
2024/02/07
Instant payments in euro (A9-0230/2023 - Michiel Hoogeveen)

Rýchly prevod peňazí do niekoľkých sekúnd je prelomovým krokom v oblasti bankovníctva. Niektoré zo slovenských bánk už takéto rýchle prevody poskytujú a klienti, či už jednotlivci alebo firmy, majú s tým len pozitívne skúsenosti. Preto vítam a podporujem návrh, ktorý odporúča zavedenie tejto služby každou bankou.
2024/02/07
Limit values for lead and its inorganic compounds and diisocyanates (A9-0263/2023 - Nikolaj Villumsen)

Olovo a jeho anorganické zlúčeniny poškodzujú reprodukčné zdravie u ľudí, ktorí sú im vystavení, napr. pri práci.Preto je dôležité nastaviť limitné hodnoty a snažiť sa o čo najnižšiu úroveň, ktorá je možná pri práci s nimi.
2024/02/07
Plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques and their food and feed (A9-0014/2024 - Jessica Polfjärd)

Sú tu mnohé nepreskúmané riziká, chýbajú vedecké fakty o dopadoch na ľudské zdravie i zdravie zvierat, ktoré ľudia budú konzumovať. Svoj nesúhlas s návrhom vyjadrilo 400-tisíc občanov EÚ vrátane farmárov, ale i firiem, ktoré nové genomické techniky vyvíjajú. Myslím, že prísna regulácia i opatrnosť je tu namieste. K správe mám výhrady, a preto som ju nepodporil.
2024/02/07
Automated data exchange for police cooperation (“Prüm II”) (A9-0200/2023 - Paulo Rangel)

Správu som podporil, nakoľko je v záujme bezpečnosti nás všetkých, aby výmena informácií o trestnej činnosti a údajov o evidencii vozidiel za účelom policajnej spolupráce prebiehala efektívne a účinne. Len tak možno predchádzať a odhaľovať cezhraničnú trestnú činnosť.
2024/02/08
Situation in Serbia following elections (RC-B9-0106/2024, B9-0106/2024, B9-0108/2024, B9-0131/2024, B9-0132/2024, B9-0133/2024, B9-0134/2024)

Uznesenie som podporil, nakoľko sa týka závažných podozrení z volebnej manipulácie v Srbsku. Nevysiela to dobrý signál o fungovaní právneho štátu v krajine, ktorá ašpiruje na vstup do Európskej únie.
2024/02/08
Russiagate: allegations of Russian interference in the democratic processes of the European Union (RC-B9-0124/2024)

EÚ dlhodobo čelí dezinformačnej vojne zo strany Ruska. Nie je prekvapujúce, že na to využíva svoje spravodajské služby a angažovanie mnohých elít vrátane politikov na národnej i európskej úrovni. Žiaľ, sú medzi nimi aj niektorí europoslanci. Niektorí to deklarujú otvorene, niektorí skryto. Máme s tým skúsenosť i na Slovensku. Za rezolúciu som zahlasoval.
2024/02/08
Further repression against the democratic forces in Venezuela: attacks on presidential candidate Maria Corina Machado (RC-B9-0097/2024)

Uznesenie je dôrazným odsúdením útokov a represálií, zabíjania, systematického mučenia a porušovania ľudských, občianskych a politických práv venezuelských občanov Madurovým režimom, ako aj nezákonného zadržania a zmiznutia opozičnej prezidentskej kandidátky Marie Coriny Machadovej a členov jej volebného tímu. Venezuelu tohto roku čakajú prezidentské voľby, avšak za takýchto okolností ich volebné výsledky nemôžu byť a nebudú uznané.
2024/02/08
Multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027 (A9-0051/2024 - Jan Olbrycht, Margarida Marques)

Podporil som revíziu viacročného finančného rámca, pretože som to považoval za nutný a naliehavý krok k tomu, aby sa zabezpečilo financovanie súčasných výziev spôsobených viacerými krízami.
2024/02/27
Establishing the Ukraine Facility (A9-0286/2023 - Michael Gahler, Eider Gardiazabal Rubial)

Ide o nový finančný balík pre Ukrajinu, začlenený do rozpočtu EÚ. Aj týmto spôsobom chce Únia zabezpečiť dobré nakladanie s finančnými zdrojmi. Tento nástroj sa opiera aj o plán rekonštrukcie Ukrajiny, pri ktorom by aj Slovensko mohlo zohrať dôležitú úlohu.
2024/02/27
Establishing the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (‘STEP’) (A9-0290/2023 - José Manuel Fernandes, Christian Ehler)

Platforma STEP má podporovať vývoj alebo výrobu kritických technológií v EÚ, a tak posilňovať jej konkurencieschopnosť. Ide o dôležitý nástroj aj v kontexte globálnych geopolitických a iných výziev. Správu som podporil.
2024/02/27
Protection of journalists and human rights defenders from manifestly unfounded or abusive court proceedings (A9-0223/2023 - Tiemo Wölken)

Ide o ďalší krok k posilneniu ochrany pre novinárov pred tými, ktorí svojou skorumpovanosťou právo zneužívajú aj prostredníctvom zastrašujúcich súdnych konaní. Aj vo svetle udalostí, ktoré sa dnes dejú na Slovensku, chcem veriť, že prijaté opatrenia budú súdy účinne uplatňovať.
2024/02/27
Amendments to Protocol No 3 on the Statute of the Court of Justice (A9-0278/2023 - Ilana Cicurel)

Podľa štatistiky Súdneho dvora EÚ sa počet prebiehajúcich prípadov prejudiciálnych konaní, ako aj priemerná dĺžka ich prejednávania zvyšujú. V záujme nápravy daného stavu bolo nutné prijať zmeny, ktoré sa týkali prenesenia právomoci rozhodovania zo Súdneho dvora EÚ na Všeobecný súd. Navrhované zmeny som podporil.
2024/02/27
Shipments of waste (A9-0290/2022 - Pernille Weiss)

Verím, že táto správa, ktorá prešla prvým čítaním, prinesie Európanom väčšiu istotu, že s naším odpadom sa bude primerane nakladať bez ohľadu na to, kam sa prepraví.
2024/02/27
Certain aspects of the minimum requirement for own funds and eligible liabilities (A9-0344/2023 - Jonás Fernández)

Správa je dosť technická a jej cieľom je zmeniť a doplniť smernicu o ozdravení a riešení krízových situácií bánk. Jej znenie som podporil.
2024/02/27
Transparency and targeting of political advertising (A9-0009/2023 - Sandro Gozi)

Cieľom tejto správy je upraviť pravidlá vzťahujúce sa na poskytovateľov služieb politickej reklamy, hlavne v online priestore. Správu som podporil.
2024/02/27
Detergents and surfactants (A9-0039/2024 - Manuela Ripa)

Detergenty sú chemické látky určené na čistenie. Tie po použití zostávajú v odpadových vodách a dajú sa odstrániť len nákladnými postupmi. Vo väčšine prípadov sa hromadia v životnom prostredí, čím ohrozujú ľudské zdravie a bezpečnosť. Správu som podporil.
2024/02/27
Amending Decision (EU) 2017/1324: continuation of the Union’s participation in PRIMA under Horizon Europe (A9-0378/2023 - Paolo Borchia)

Aktualizáciu i harmonizáciu pravidiel súvisiacich s vodičskými preukazmi považujem za opodstatnenú. Tak v súvislosti s digitalizáciou súvisiacou s bezpečnosťou cestnej premávky, ako aj v kontexte tvorby pracovných miest.Taktiež si uvedomujem si, že zavádzanie mnohých trendov v praxi bude nejaký čas trvať a nezaobíde sa bez prekážok.
2024/02/27
Protection of the environment through criminal law (A9-0087/2023 - Antonius Manders)

Podporujem, aby sa k trestným činom proti životnému prostrediu pristupovalo oveľa razantnejšie. Lukratívny biznis či hrubá nedbanlivosť, ktoré staja v pozadí týchto trestných činov, ohrozujú nielen prírodu, ale i zdravie a životy ľudí. Ich odhaľovaniu či stíhaniu sa nevenuje dostatočná pozornosť, popritom ide o jednu z najrozsiahlejších a najvýnosnejších foriem trestnej činnosti.
2024/02/27
European Central Bank – annual report 2023 (A9-0412/2023 - Johan Van Overtveldt)

Vo výročnej správe sa zdôrazňuje pretrvávajúca vysoká miera inflácie a negatívny vplyv na konkurencieschopnosť, investície, tvorbu pracovných miest a kúpnu silu spotrebiteľov. Súhlasím so závermi správy, že Európska centrálna banka by mala konať rýchlejšie, čo sa týka regulácie inflácie a udržania cenovej stability v eurozóne.
2024/02/27
Unitary supplementary certificate for medicinal products (A9-0019/2024 - Tiemo Wölken)

Cieľom návrhu je zaviesť určité zjednodušujúce opatrenia týkajúce sa ochranných osvedčení pre lieky s využitím digitálnych služieb a zabrániť tak zbytočnému administratívnemu a finančnému zaťaženiu, tak pre farmaceutický priemysel, ako i vnútroštátne orgány. Návrh nariadenia som podporil.
2024/02/28
Standard essential patents (A9-0016/2024 - Marion Walsmann)

Cieľom tohto nariadenia je zlepšiť udeľovanie licencií na patenty nevyhnutné pre normy. Návrh nariadenia som podporil.
2024/02/28
Geographical Indications for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products (A9-0173/2023 - Paolo De Castro)

Cieľom tohto návrhu bolo posilniť systém zemepisných označení, ktorý je kľúčom k poskytovaniu kvalitných potravín a k ochrane kultúrneho, gastronomického a miestneho dedičstva v celej Únii. Návrh som podporil.
2024/02/28
Faster and Safer Relief of Excess Withholding Taxes (A9-0007/2024 - Herbert Dorfmann)

Správa sa zaoberá zvýšením efektívnosti postupov EÚ týkajúcich sa zrážkovej dane a ich posilnenie proti riziku daňových podvodov a zneužívania. Vzhľadom aj na nedávne škandály som správu podporil.
2024/02/28
Implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2023 (A9-0389/2023 - David McAllister)

V súčasnom geopolitickom kontexte je zrejmé a nanajvýš potrebné, aby EÚ a jej členské krajiny posilnili svoje obranné politiky bez zbytočného spoliehania sa na tretie štáty, ale v úzkej spolupráci so svojimi spojencami. Výročnú správu som podporil.
2024/02/28
Human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union’s policy on the matter – annual report 2023 (A9-0424/2023 - Nacho Sánchez Amor)

Svet sa zmieta v mnohých problémoch. Čelí bezprecedentným výzvam, na ktoré nemá odpovede. Za posledné tri roky sme svedkami narastajúcich vojnových konfliktov, ktoré sa šíria po celom svete ako huby po daždi. Vojny predstavujú najzávažnejšie porušovanie ľudských práv, i keď treba podotknúť, že i vo vyspelých demokraciách v čase mieru dochádza k porušovaniu elementárnych ľudských práv, ako je právo na život či právo na prístup k vzdelaniu.
2024/02/28
Financial activities of the European Investment Bank - annual report 2023 (A9-0031/2024 - David Cormand)

Správa hodnotí finančné aktivity Európskej investičnej banky za predchádzajúci rok. Zdôrazňuje úlohu EIB pri podpore opatrení v oblasti klímy i pomoci Ukrajine, a to vyváženým spôsobom. Jej znenie som podporil.
2024/02/28
Report on the Commission’s 2023 Rule of Law report (A9-0025/2024 - Sophia in 't Veld)

Demokracia, ako i zásady právneho štátu sú pod veľkým tlakom i v krajinách Európskej únie. Mnohé z kľúčových pilierov, ako je súdnictvo, policajná moc, médiá či práva vrátane práv menšín, sú pod hrozbou. Mnohé vlády dokonca ani neskrývajú nedodržiavanie právnych predpisov EÚ, v dôsledku čoho naozaj hrozí, že EÚ sa stane nestabilným priestorom. Súčasné dianie je znepokojivé. Je však dôležité, aby sa správa neobmedzovala len na konštatovanie, ale aby prichádzala s odporúčaniami pre jednotlivé krajiny s posúdením ich plnenia.
2024/02/28
Recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the EEAS on the situation in Syria (A9-0041/2024 - Nathalie Loiseau)

Od vypuknutia konfliktu v Sýrii v roku 2011 zahynulo už pol milióna Sýrčanov a 14 miliónov bolo násilne vysídlených. Situácia v krajine je naozaj zúfalá a normalizácia súčasného stavu v nedohľadne. Vojna v pásme Gazy akoby znovu pritiahla pozornosť na tento pretrvávajúci konflikt, ktorý má priamy vplyv na destabilizáciu blízkovýchodného regiónu. Odporúčania som podporil.
2024/02/28
Economic Partnership Agreement between the European Union of the one part, and Republic of Kenya, Member of the East African Community of the other Part (A9-0012/2024 - Alessandra Mussolini)

Keňa predstavuje významnú príležitosť na posilnenie hospodárskeho rastu, prehĺbenie ekonomických väzieb, zvýšenie exportu a investícií a vytvorenie spoločných výhod pre oba regióny ‒ EÚ a Východoafrického spoločenstva. Odporúčanie k návrhu som podporil.
2024/02/29
European Digital Identity framework (A9-0038/2023 - Romana Jerković)

Správa navrhuje, aby každý členský štát musel vydať aspoň jednu európsku peňaženku digitálnej identity. V praxi by to znamenalo, že fyzické a právnické osoby budú mať možnosť bezpečne získavať, uchovávať a používať osobné identifikačné údaje a elektronické osvedčenia na umožnenie prístupu k online verejným a súkromným službám. Správu som podporil.
2024/02/29
The murder of Alexei Navalny and the need for EU action in support of political prisoners and oppressed civil society in Russia (RC-B9-0147/2024)

Alexej Navaľný sa stal hlasom proti putinovskému režimu, ktorý sa nepodarilo umlčať ani jeho zabitím vo väzení.
2024/02/29
The need for unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after two years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine (RC-B9-0143/2024)

Uplynuli už dva roky od začatia útočnej vojny Ruska na Ukrajine. Tá spustila mnohé krízy v rôznych oblastiach, ktoré natrvalo prepísali históriu celej Európy. I napriek niektorým nezrovnalostiam či prekážkam Ukrajina naďalej požíva podporu a solidaritu zo strany EÚ, ktorá si uvedomuje, že táto vojna nie je len vojnou za slobodu Ukrajincov, ale všetkých mierovo zmýšľajúcich ľudí.
2024/02/29
Deepening EU integration in view of future enlargement (A9-0015/2024 - Petras Auštrevičius, Pedro Silva Pereira)

Správa zdôrazňuje strategický význam rozšírenia pre EÚ a potrebu inštitucionálnych a finančných reforiem, aby bolo možné čeliť súčasným výzvam a zabezpečiť schopnosť EÚ absorbovať nových členov a podporiť ich úspešnú integráciu. Správu som podporil.
2024/02/29
Definition of criminal offences and penalties for the violation of Union restrictive measures (A9-0235/2023 - Sophia in 't Veld)

Porušovanie reštriktívnych opatrení Únie, napríklad sankcií, ktoré boli uvalené na Rusko v dôsledku jeho invázie na Ukrajinu, je často spojené s trestnou činnosťou a motivované najmä vidinou finančného zisku. Cieľom tejto správy je vymedziť obchádzanie takýchto reštriktívnych opatrení či sankcií ako trestný čin. Správu som podporil.
2024/03/12
Weights and dimensions of certain road vehicles (A9-0047/2024 - Isabel García Muñoz)

Cieľom tejto správy bolo harmonizovať pravidlá týkajúce sa maximálnej prípustnej hmotnosti a rozmerov pre niektoré vozidlá vo vnútroštátnej a medzinárodnej cestnej doprave, aj v súvislosti s prebiehajúcim procesom ekologizácie dopravy ako celku. Správu som podporil.
2024/03/12
Use of railway infrastructure capacity in the single European railway area, amending Directive 2012/34/EU and repealing Regulation (EU) No 913/2010 (A9-0069/2024 - Tilly Metz)

Využívanie kapacity železničnej infraštruktúry v EÚ je nedostatočné. Závisí to hlavne od členských krajín a využívania investícií do údržby, obnovy a výstavby železničnej infraštruktúry na ich území. Žiaľ, i Slovensko má v tomto smere stále čo doháňať.
2024/03/12
Energy performance of buildings (recast) (A9-0033/2023 - Ciarán Cuffe)

Naše ambície pri stanovení cieľov, aj v sektore energetickej hospodárnosti budov, musia byť vyvážené a realizovateľné. Doterajšie skúsenosti poukazujú na to, že bremeno za splnenie byrokratických noriem EÚ nemožno ponechať na ľudí. Je to štát, ktorý musí prevziať zodpovednosť a nastaviť podporné mechanizmy tak, aby ľudí nezaťažovali, ale naopak, aby ich motivovali.
2024/03/12
Horizontal cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements and amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 (A9-0253/2023 - Nicola Danti)

V prepojenom prostredí môže kybernetický bezpečnostný incident jedného produktu ovplyvniť celú organizáciu alebo celý dodávateľský reťazec, pričom sa často rozšíri naprieč hranicami vnútorného trhu v priebehu niekoľkých minút. Môže to viesť k vážnemu narušeniu hospodárskych a sociálnych činností a dokonca i k ohrozeniu života. Je dôležité, aby sa od predajcov digitálnych produktov vyžadovalo posilnenie ich kybernetickej bezpečnosti. Správu som podporil.
2024/03/12
Liability for defective products (A9-0291/2023 - Vlad-Marius Botoş, Pascal Arimont)

Návrh smernice umožňuje spotrebiteľom nárokovať si na kompenzáciu za škodu spôsobenú chybným výrobkom a ukladá členským štátom povinnosť zabezpečiť, aby výrobca tohto chybného výrobku niesol zodpovednosť. Návrh som podporil.
2024/03/12
Amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 as regards the digital labelling of EU fertilising products (A9-0330/2023 - Maria Grapini)

Cieľom digitálneho označovania hnojív je zlepšiť čitateľnosť etikiet, ale aj efektívnosť používaniu produktov na hnojenie, čo by celkovo malo prispieť aj k zníženiu nákladov tohto sektora.
2024/03/12
European Maritime Safety Agency and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002 (A9-0423/2023 - Cláudia Monteiro de Aguiar)

Správa je súčasťou balíka na modernizáciu pravidiel EÚ v oblasti námornej bezpečnosti. Posilňuje mandát agentúry pri plnení jej úloh pri zabraňovaní znečisťovaniu vôd z lodí, ale i v boji proti obchádzaniu sankcií voči Rusku v kontexte jej pôsobenia. Správu som podporil.
2024/03/12
Council decision inviting Member States to ratify the Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190) of the International Labour Organization (A9-0040/2024 - Cindy Franssen, Kira Marie Peter-Hansen)

Násilie, či už fyzické, alebo psychické, ako i obťažovanie na pracovisku je neakceptovateľné! Má s tým skúsenosť až jedna z piatich pracujúcich osôb. Nemôžeme pred tým zatvárať oči, preto som podporil rozhodnutie Rady, ktoré vyzýva členské štáty, aby prijali primerané opatrenia na ochranu pracovníkov, či už vo fyzickom, ale i digitálnom prostredí.
2024/03/12
Amendments to Parliament’s Rules of Procedure implementing the parliamentary reform “Parliament 2024” (A9-0158/2024 - Salvatore De Meo)

Pozmeňovacie návrhy rokovacieho poriadku Európskeho parlamentu som podporil.
2024/04/10
Common procedure for international protection in the Union (A8-0171/2018 - Fabienne Keller)

Rozpoznanie potrieb medzinárodnej ochrany už v počiatočnej fáze povedie k efektívnejšiemu a kvalitnejšiemu rozhodovaniu. Je to v záujme členských štátov, ako i samotných žiadateľov. To však predpokladá posilnenie personálnych, technických, ako i finančných kapacít všetkých zainteresovaných subjektov. Návrh som podporil.
2024/04/10
Addressing situations of crisis and force majeure (A9-0127/2023 - Juan Fernando López Aguilar)

Podobne ako návrh o riadení migrácie a azylu, nepodporil som pri hlasovaní ani návrh týkajúci sa mimoriadnych situácií hromadného prílevu štátnych príslušníkov tretích krajín a osôb bez štátnej príslušnosti, ktorí prichádzajú do členského štátu neregulárne. Zastávam názor, že k tejto téme musíme pristupovať komplexne a koordinovane, ale nie celkom sa stotožňujem s uplatňovaním mechanizmu povinnej solidarity.
2024/04/10
Asylum and migration management (A9-0152/2023 - Tomas Tobé)

I keď zastávam názor, že k migrácii a azylu musíme pristupovať spoločným a koordinovaným spôsobom, migračná politika musí zohľadňovať kapacitu, možnosti a situáciu v jednotlivých členských štátoch.
2024/04/10
Establishing a return border procedure, and amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1148 (A9-0164/2024 - Fabienne Keller)

Mnohé žiadosti o medzinárodnú ochranu sa podávajú na vonkajšej hranici alebo v tranzitnom priestore členského štátu. Cieľom tohto nariadenia je zefektívniť, zjednodušiť procesné pravidlá členských štátov týkajúce sa konania o návrate na hraniciach. Návrh som podporil.
2024/04/10
Screening of third country nationals at the external borders (A9-0149/2023 - Birgit Sippel)

Cieľom návrhu je zefektívniť proces určenia totožnosti štátnych príslušníkov tretích krajín, ale aj identifikovať akékoľvek zdravotné a bezpečnostné riziká na vonkajších hraniciach EÚ. Návrh som podporil.
2024/04/10
European Criminal Records Information System - Third Country Nationals (A9-0148/2023 - Birgit Sippel)

Považujem za dôležité, aby príslušné orgány mali možnosť nahliadnuť do európskeho informačného systému registra trestov na účely preverovania štátnych príslušníkov tretích krajín na vonkajších hraniciach EÚ. Návrh som podporil.
2024/04/10
Establishment of 'Eurodac' for the comparison of fingerprints for the effective application of Regulation (EU) No 604/2013, for identifying an illegally staying third-country national or stateless person and on requests for the comparison with Eurodac data by Member States' law enforcement authorities and Europol for law enforcement purposes (recast) (A8-0212/2017 - Jorge Buxadé Villalba)

V Európe sa pohybujú tisíce nikde nezaznamenaných migrantov vrátane maloletých bez sprievodu, čo je stav, ktorý je neakceptovateľný. Aj z tohto dôvodu som predmetný návrh podporil.
2024/04/10
New Regulation on Construction Products (A9-0207/2023 - Christian Doleschal)

Aktualizovaný návrh umožňuje, aby sa stavebné výrobky uvádzali na trh bez byrokratickej záťaže a meškania. Podporil som ho.
2024/04/10
Foodstuffs for human consumption: amending certain 'Breakfast' Directives (A9-0385/2023 - Alexander Bernhuber)

Správa reaguje na obavy spotrebiteľov EÚ týkajúce sa pôvodu potravinových výrobkov, vyzýva na zvýšenú transparentnosť obsahu potravín a boj proti falšovaniu medu, ako aj podporu potravín vyrobených v EÚ. Správu som podporil.
2024/04/10
Temporary derogation: combating online child sexual abuse (A9-0021/2024 - Birgit Sippel)

Predĺženie dočasného opatrenia na boj proti sexuálnemu zneužívaniu detí online podporujem. Je to nutné, aby sa predišlo právnemu vákuu. Zároveň je však dôležité, aby členské štáty k tejto téme čo najskôr zaujali spoločný harmonizovaný postoj.
2024/04/10
Amending Directive 2005/35/EC on ship-source pollution and on the introduction of penalties for infringements (A9-0365/2023 - Marian-Jean Marinescu)

Nezákonné vypúšťanie látok z lodí do mora značne znečisťuje morské dno. Takéto konanie často ostáva nepotrestané. Preto je dôležité, aby existoval účinný mechanizmus, ktorý osoby či spoločnosti donúti prevziať zodpovednosť za takéto konanie a v primeranej miere ich bude aj sankcionovať. Správu som podporil.
2024/04/10
Inclusion of the right to abortion in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights (B9-0205/2024, B9-0207/2024, B9-0208/2024)

Som zástancom života, aj toho počatého, preto som uznesenie nepodporil.
2024/04/11

Written questions (35)

Management of EU funds for the inclusion of Roma communities in Slovak society
2019/12/04
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School discrimination in Slovakia – follow-up to the Commission’s reasoned opinion
2020/02/05
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Concerns over how vocational education programmes for Roma pupils are being implemented in the Presov region of Slovakia under the EU’s Catching-Up Regions initiative
2020/07/15
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Myanmar’s failure to help the Rohingya minority despite International Court Order
2020/07/15
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Immediate cessation of funding to Turkey for cultural heritage matters
2020/09/08
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Implementation of the EU Anti-Racism Action Plan 2020-2025 – EU Anti-Racism Summit
2021/02/04
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Implementation of the 2020‑2025 EU Anti-Racism Action Plan – EU Anti‑Racism Coordinator
2021/02/04
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European Citizens’ Initiative as a tool for citizens’ participation in the EU decision-making process
2021/02/15
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Digital Services Act: national regulations vs Commission proposal
2021/03/25
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Segregation of Roma children in schools
2021/04/28
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Meaningful intellectual property rights for the audiovisual sector in the Digital Services Act
2021/05/18
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Protection of cultural diversity and European content in the audiovisual sector
2021/05/18
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Media and audiovisual action plan and the digital transformation of the audiovisual sector
2021/05/18
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The Media and Audiovisual Action Plan and the financial recovery of the audiovisual sector
2021/05/18
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Economic recovery of the film and audiovisual industry in the COVID-19 context
2021/05/18
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Protecting European aluminium manufacturers from unfair Chinese trade practices
2021/06/08
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Priority investment for the social and economic inclusion of marginalised Roma communities in the Slovak Partnership Agreement for 2021-2027
2021/11/19
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Rule of law and justice for all in North Macedonia
2021/12/01
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Support for remembrance projects and the Platform of European Memory and Conscience
2021/12/14
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Reducing EU citizens’ frustration by giving them a voice in the EU institutions – European Commissioner for the Voice of Citizens
2022/02/02
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Follow‑up to Written Questions E‑004484/2021 and E‑004029/2021/rev.1. on the ECIPES27 (European Cohesion by Individual, Public and Entrepreneurs Support for the EU‑27) proposal to ensure the EU’s industrial autonomy – support for EU electrical and smart solutions producers
2022/02/04
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Changing the status of Ukraine for the Erasmus+ programme from ‘third country not associated to the programme’ to ‘third country associated to the programme’
2022/04/12
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Gaps in the harmonisation of copyright and neighbouring rights and disparity in the remuneration of artists
2022/05/19
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Gaps in the harmonisation of copyrights or neighbouring rights and unfairness in the remuneration of artists
2022/05/19
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Progress of infringement cases against Slovakia, Czechia and Hungary concerning discrimination against Roma children in their education systems
2022/05/31
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The need for a new ban to prevent international corporations and sportspeople from operating in Russia
2022/09/26
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Large-scale pro-Russian disinformation operations online on Twitter and Facebook
2022/10/19
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The impact of the EU cohesion policy on the reduction of social inequalities in the EU
2023/05/04
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Commission action against adulterated honey
2023/05/16
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Addressing the segregation of Roma children in education through Slovakia’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP)
2023/06/02
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The funding gap faced by the EU Copernicus programme
2023/07/06
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Rise of antisemitism and hate speech in Bulgaria
2023/07/20
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Commission communication ‘A comprehensive approach to mental health’ and phenylketonuria patients
2023/10/16
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Fascist salute is not a crime unless it is a risk to public order
2024/02/05
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Allocation of EU funds in support of margnalised Roma communities during the 2021-2027 financial period in Slovakia
2024/03/07
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Amendments (1117)

Amendment 2 #

2023/2129(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Expresses concerns about the Commission’s reported plans to disburse the suspended 6.3 billion EUR from the RRF to Hungary in exchange for its endorsement of the aid for Ukraine; points out, that the suspended funds should not be released to Hungary until the remedial measures adopted by the Hungarian government have proven effective in practice;
2023/12/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 8 #

2023/2129(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Reminds that, without prejudice to the need to support the authorities and, including in particular local and regional authorities, as well as 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 and the disproportionate administrative burden they entail and, on the other hand, the effective targeting of the funds;
2023/12/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 11 #

2023/2129(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Points out on importance of legality and regularity of cohesion spending; stresses further the importance of effective control by Member State audit and managing authorities; welcomes the adoption of national anti-fraud strategies by 24 Member States in total, as that should increase the protection of the EU´s financial interests;
2023/12/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 12 #

2023/2129(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights thea significant role of the EPPO in protecting the EU budgeturopean Anti-Fraud Office and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office in relation to protecting the EU budget; expresses hope that more Member States will join the EPPO soon; 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;
2023/12/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 19 #

2023/2129(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the Commission’s error estimates are above the materiality threshold but are significantly lower than the Court’s1 ; draws attention to the different methodologies applied by the two institutions; is worried about[1], at 1,9 % as compared to 6.4 %; points out that, although both institutions apply different methodologies, the growing discrepancy between their assessments provided by the Court of Auditors and the Commission, especially in the area of cohesion; _________________ 1 European Court of Auditors, Annual report on the implementation of the EU budget for the 2022 financial year., especially in the area of cohesion, raises great concerns;
2023/12/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 21 #

2023/2129(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Draws attention to the increased risk of decommitments in the coming years and urges the Commission to continue its cooperation with the Member States and the regions to both speed up and ease thecomplete and correct good closure of the 2014-2020 programming period, allowing for these authorities to draw lessons for the implementation of the ongoing one;
2023/12/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 27 #

2023/2129(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Is concerned that the prioritisation of the RRF in the Member States is causing delays in the implementation of funds under the CPR 2021-2027.; stresses the need for further simplification of rules, greater use of simplified cost options and improved effectiveness of ex ante and ex- post checks;
2023/12/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 28 #

2023/2129(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Calls on the Member States to accelerate the investment of cohesion resources in support of creation of jobs, economic growth, business competitiveness as well as inclusion of socially vulnerable groups; to this end, requests the Commission to continue its cooperation with the Member States to contribute to responsible, appropriate and effective spending of funds as well as to, in particular, ensure the involvement of all relevant stakeholders at all levels of government and local government;
2023/12/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 31 #

2023/2129(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Calls on Member States to accelerate spending under Erasmus+, the European Solidarity Corps and Creative Europe to reach out to and involve young people, artists and professionals with fewer opportunities; requests the Commission to contribute to this aim by continuing close cooperation with Member States;
2023/12/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 31 #

2023/2129(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Calls on Member States to accelerate spending under Erasmus+, the European Solidarity Corps and Creative Europe to reach out to and involve young people, artists and professionals with fewer opportunities; requests the Commission to contribute to this aim by continuing close cooperation with Member States;
2023/12/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 22 #

2023/2122(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises the crucial role played by grassroots and community organisations, trade unions, activist groups, human rights defenders andthat non- governmental organisations (NGOs) in promoting and upholdplay ing democracy, equality, the rule of law and fundamental rights and in ensuring accountability for state and private actionstic system;
2023/10/24
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 29 #

2023/2122(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Stresses that public transparency and accountability of NGOs must be ensured especially when EU tax payer’s money is spent; further emphasises that through scrutiny is indispensable to protect democracy;
2023/10/24
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 30 #

2023/2122(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Reminds the Commission to guarantee that no Union funds are allocated to organizations (Union or international), third parties, and/or natural persons linked to any cause or form of terrorism and/or radicalization;
2023/10/24
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 33 #

2023/2122(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that civil society is a broader category than that of NGOs; notes that while NGOs are, on the one hand, a favoured institutional form of the neoliberal state and therefore rarely truly oppositional, on the other hand many resist instrumentalisation and expose the excesses of state and private interests; stresses, therefore, that they must be protected, including through the provision of adequate funding, including foreign funding; notes that it iNGOs short-sighted tould not be treat NGOsed as a singular bloc with a singular policy outlook;
2023/10/24
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 42 #

2023/2122(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Emphasizes that the term NGO is a wide umbrella term under which many different kinds of organisations may fall: from large international organisations to small regional or local organisations, from organisations run mostly by professionals to organisations consisting mostly of volunteers; highlights that the subject matter covered by NGOs and the method of implementation can also vary substantially, for instance, some work of NGOs may vary from being highly theoretical (for example the work of some think-tanks), or political (for example politically affiliated NGOs) to being highly hands on (for example the daily work that firefighting NGOs engage in across Europe); emphasizes that therefore, a differentiation between different types of NGOs should be made when analysing levels of transparency and efficiency, and that a better definition of NGOs should be established at the EU level;
2023/10/24
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 45 #

2023/2122(INI)

2 b. Reiterates the call for a common NGO definition in the recommendations from the 2021 Commission discharge resolution; calls for a common NGO definition at EU level, in particular for NGOs receiving EU funding; is of the opinion that this definition should provide minimum common conditions for defining an NGO; considers that such minimum conditions must include the form of an organisation, the objectives it pursues, its level of formal or institutional existence, the accountability of its structures to its members or donors, its level of independence from the government, other public authorities, political parties or commercial organisations, and its commercial or professional objectives on behalf of its members
2023/10/24
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 46 #

2023/2122(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2 c. Reiterates its call in the 2021 Commission discharge resolution to set up an NGO regulation by 1 June 2024 that includes harmonised minimum requirements for NGOs across all EU entities and a clear definition and categorisation of the fields of activity and size of NGOs and that provides for the necessary conditions for NGOs to receive EU funds; insists that there should be a clear distinction between regular NGOs and ‘public utility NGOs’; calls on the Commission to establish simplified procedures for small NGOs;
2023/10/24
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 47 #

2023/2122(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2 d. Calls on the Commission to ensure that, when preparing its proposal for the NGO regulation, important questions on issues relating but not limited to clear definitions, revolving doors, transparency in financing and donations, the fight against money laundering, limiting foreign interference, independence from political and economic influence, whistleblowing, and transparency in actual leadership and ownership are dealt with in a sufficiently transparent manner;
2023/10/24
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 48 #

2023/2122(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 e (new)
2 e. Is concerned about cases of fraud and irregularities, notably in situations where NGOs that are members of different international networks or platforms in receipt of EU funding are at risk of conflicts of interests, double funding, corruption or money laundering; is concerned about the lack of data publicly available on the fraud cases involving NGOs; calls on the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) to compile and provide such data to Parliament and the ECA and to draw up a list of NGOs that have broken the law;
2023/10/24
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 60 #

2023/2122(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Remains deeply concerned by threats to and attacks on NGOs in some Member States;
2023/10/24
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 69 #

2023/2122(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Member States and the EU to improve the legal environment for civil society by ensuring that any measure restricting the right of associations to seek, secure and use resources, including foreign resources, must pursue one of the legitimate aims under Article 11(2) of the European Convention on Human RightsNGOs, in order to ensure their transparency, including in their funding, and accountability;
2023/10/24
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 75 #

2023/2122(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Is deeply concerned of limited, unsystematic disclosure of other sources of funding of NGOs at project or organisational levels; urges for revision of transparency provisions to ensure the systematic publication by EU-funded NGOs of details of funding received from the EU and other sources; recalls the risks of foreign interference in the EU; urges to introduce a common transparency and accountability standards;
2023/10/24
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 90 #

2023/2122(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that transparency and accountability measures must only serve the purpose of ensuring legitimate public scrutiny on the way EU taxpayer’s money is spent; stresses that reporting requirements for NGOs must remain strictly necessary andbe proportionate to the specific aims pursued;
2023/10/24
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 91 #

2023/2122(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Regrets that a lack of transparency makes it possible for powerful actors to establish, fund and/or co-opt EU-funded NGOs in multiple Member States to promote false narratives, including through disinformation, in order to apparently influence EU policy through different actors, as happened in Qatargate; underlines that the EU budget must not be used to lobby against the democratic principles and values of the EU; reiterates that foreign influence on EU policymaking may be possible through NGOs; calls on the Commission to require NGOs in receipt of EU grants to publish details on any funding received from other sources in relation to projects co-financed by the EU over a five-year period;
2023/10/24
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 93 #

2023/2122(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Criticises the situations in which substantial co-funding is awarded from the EU budget to NGOs that are clearly and predominantly financed by non-EU states, networks or foundations and that deliver research that regularly negatively impacts European industry and transport providers; urges the Commission to trace the flow of funds from the first donor in order to prevent damage to the EU economy;
2023/10/24
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 94 #

2023/2122(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Calls on the Commission to ensure that all applicants or beneficiaries of EU funding, including NGOs, are required to publish annually the number of lobbying contacts they have, along with their nature and their monetary value; reiterates in this context the need for a comprehensive financial pre-screening of these entities before they are listed in the Transparency Register; calls for a transparency officer to be placed in all committee secretariats and relevant administrative units; recalls that, according to the Transparency Register Guidelines, changes in the data provided should be communicated as soon as they occur and, in any case, within three months; insists that any changes in the board or leadership of EU-funded NGOs should be also recorded in the Transparency Register;
2023/10/24
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 102 #

2023/2122(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that current EU instruments are likelynot sufficient for achieving proportionate transparency goals concerning NGO funding;
2023/10/24
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 108 #

2023/2122(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Recalls that recipients of AMIF funds have greater transparency obligations than those laid down by Financial regulation; recalls that Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) is set up for the period 2021-2027, with a total of EUR 9.88 billion, whereas the largest part is implemented under the shared management with decreased transparency as the final recipients of funds do not have the obligations to register in Financial Transparency System;
2023/10/24
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 110 #

2023/2122(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Regrets that Financial Transparency System does not show actual disbursements of grants or redistribution of grants between beneficiaries (multi-beneficiary projects), as this is not required by Article 38 of the Financial Regulation, notes that the Commission receives this information;
2023/10/24
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 111 #

2023/2122(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6 c. Recalls that around 70% of EU programmes and funds are implemented under shared management; further emphasises that for the remaining 30% the Court found that the Commission’s Early Detection and Exclusion System (EDES) which only applies to directly and indirectly managed funds relies too much on declarations of honour given by the applicants instead of vetting them which creates a high risk of EU funds benefiting unknown beneficiaries with various levels of security risks attached;
2023/10/24
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 116 #

2023/2122(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. Warns emphatically against the weaponisation of the concept of ‘foreign interference’ and emphasises that this can be and is being used by governments to repress civil society and NGOs.deleted
2023/10/24
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 196 #

2023/2121(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Stresses that cohesion policy scope of support includes the integration and inclusion of more than 3 million people who are at risk of social exclusion, including support to 600 000 people from marginalised groups such as Roma living in less developed EU regions, in particular; deplores the unwillingness of local governments of certain Member States to effectively use cohesion funds to ensure access to quality services, such as access to water and decent living conditions, to these people; urges Member States to address these most pressing issues that will significantly contribute to reducing regional disparities;
2023/12/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 28 #

2023/2112(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas common historical narratives and common evaluation of key historical events serve as a foundation for shared culture and identity;
2023/10/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 32 #

2023/2112(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas there remain gaps of historical awareness of key historical events between different regions within the EU;
2023/10/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 34 #

2023/2112(INI)

Motion for a resolution
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 mindfulness to history helps us to fight different forms of intolerance and inequalities and build more inclusive societies;
2023/10/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 39 #

2023/2112(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas history must never be relativised, distorted or falsified for political purposes both from the EU member states and from the candidate countries;
2023/10/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 43 #

2023/2112(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas historical narratives in some EU Member States and candidate countries may be misused for political reasons thus opening the door to disinformation and undue Russian influence in the region; whereas disinformation campaigns, anti-European narrative and Russian propaganda are mainly spread through digital channels, thus accentuating the need for digital upskilling and media literacy campaigns in the EU;
2023/10/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 45 #

2023/2112(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E
E. whereas dealing with the past requires utmost impartiality, objectivity and dispassion both in historical scholarship and theamongst political realmians;
2023/10/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 51 #

2023/2112(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G
G. whereas while there are ‘historical facts’ grounded in professional historical work, there is no single monolithic, indisputable and everlasting ‘historical truth’ that one specific group or nation can monopolise and exclusively claim for itselfwhich can be used to negate another state’s history;
2023/10/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 71 #

2023/2112(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital I
I. whereas European historical consciousness is understood as an individual as well as collective ability and skill to understand, (self-)critically assess and learn from history, which facilitates the recognition of the inextricable connection and interdependency between past, present and future which facilitates the recognition of the inextricable connection and interdependency between past, present and future;
2023/10/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 87 #

2023/2112(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Acknowledges that the diverse and often conflicting histories of European nations and states make any effort to deal with history at a supranational political level a difficult and potentially dangerous endeavour, and that attempts to regulate how to commemorate and interpret the past always prove to be challenging;
2023/10/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 95 #

2023/2112(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises the potential of the principle of historia magistra vitae and considers especially the dark elementtragic periods of Europe’s history – including communism, totalitarianism, racism, jingoaggressive nationalism and militarism and colonialism – not only to be a vigorous reminder of past mistakes whose repetition is to be avoided, but also as a call to work jointly towards democratic and inclusive societies in the Union and globally;
2023/10/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 99 #

2023/2112(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Considers a responsible, evidence- based and critical dealing with history a sine qua non for any democratic body politicpolitical and non-political State authority and democratic institutions, in order to sensitise current and future generations for achievements and aberrations of the past alike, strengthen a self-reflexive public discourse and foster understanding and reconciliation within and among particular social groups, nations and states, focusing on common European values;
2023/10/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 116 #

2023/2112(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Expresses its concern that there continues to be a latent competition and partial incompatibility between different memory frames and remembrance cultures in the Union, especially between Western and Eastern Europnot only between Western and Eastern Europe but also amongst some Eastern European countries due to the continuous Russian influence in the region; emphasises the need to bridge the gap of historical remembrance of key foundational events among European countries and people;
2023/10/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 120 #

2023/2112(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Encourages the Union and the Member States to promote historical awareness and remembrance of Soviet and Russian crimes into education curricula, civic remembrance culture and public spaces;
2023/10/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 121 #

2023/2112(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to upscale media and digital literacy campaigns as main instruments against any disinformation campaigns; is worried by the current Russian propaganda, and asked the Member States and the Commission to already strengthen these instruments;
2023/10/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 123 #

2023/2112(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Recognises that the Union’s concern mainly with narrating a story about itself ex negativo, with the horrors of the past and especially National Socialism and Stalinism serving as a ‘negative foundation myth’communism, provides a strong sense of purpose for the European project, yet bears the risk of nurturing a teleological and simplistic black-and-white scheme of history which potentially hampers a fully informed understanding of Europe’s intricate past and reduces incentives to challenge stereotypes and sacred cows of national histories;
2023/10/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 129 #

2023/2112(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Highlights that the Russian aggression against Ukraine has been prepared and justified with a high level of historical disinformation coming from Russia and its allies; notes that Soviet communism and Stalinism in particular have not received political or legal Europe-wide evaluation and condemnation; highlights that the lack of awareness of Eastern European history and Soviet crimes increases the vulnerability of European societies;
2023/10/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 132 #

2023/2112(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Maintains that Europe-wide understanding of Eastern European, Russian, and Soviet history is a crucial element to stopping the ongoing cycle of Russia’s imperial and colonial aggression in the continent; encourages the Union and the Member States to promote historical awareness and remembrance of Soviet and Russian crimes into education curricula, civic remembrance culture, and public spaces; supports the building of a pan-European memorial to the victims of 20th century totalitarianisms in the EU capital, Brussels;
2023/10/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 136 #

2023/2112(INI)

Motion for a resolution
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;
2023/10/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 148 #

2023/2112(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Acknowledges the crucial importance of approaching Europe’s past on the foundation of European core values such as humanism, tolerance, democracy and the rule of law, and of and on the religious and philosophical traditions that underpin such values, creating an open sphere of discussion that also makes it possible to address difficult elements of national histories and that provides for mutual understanding and reconciliation both within and between European nations;
2023/10/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 154 #

2023/2112(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Stresses the need to highlight, in teaching curricula, the various national historical identities of the Member States, allowing learners to understand the complexity of the European cultural and historical heritage and the uniqueness of each Member State’s past;
2023/10/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 158 #

2023/2112(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Member States to revisecomplement current curricula and teaching methodologies with a view to shifting focus from national towardselements a related to European and global history and in order to allow for more emphasis on a supranational historical remembrance, in particular by allowing for multiple interpretations of the same historical period and event and by fostering corresponding teaching styles that favour reflection and discussion over knowledge transfer and that are guided by the overall objective of making students learn ‘how to think’ rather than ‘what to think’;enabling European students to critically assess of the same historical period and event
2023/10/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 160 #

2023/2112(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. CStresses a vital role of education and calls on the Member States to revise their current schools curricula and teaching methodologies with a view to shifting focus from national towards European and global history and in order to allow for more emphasis on a supranational historical remembrance, in particular by allowing for multiple interpretations of the same historical period and event and by fostering corresponding teaching styles that favour reflection and discussion over knowledge transfer and that are guided by the overall objective of making students learn ‘how to think’ rather than ‘what to think’;
2023/10/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 169 #

2023/2112(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Member States to provide tailor-made (history) teacher training that enables teachers to grasp transnational aspects of history, imparts adequate didactics and principles of modern teaching and is primarily concerned with forming self-reflective young peopleadapted guidelines and material that enables teachers to put an adequate focus on transnational aspects of history;
2023/10/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 191 #

2023/2112(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Requests that the European institutions, the Member States and candidate countries, educational institutions and civil-society actors step up efforts to abstain from and repudiate any attempt to instrumentalise history for political purposes and fight historical denialism both in the European Union and beyond;
2023/10/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 195 #

2023/2112(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. EspousesIs of the idea that the ideal of a ‘culture of remembering’ and historical consciousness based on shared European values and practices in approaching the past, yet at the same time avoiding any undue levelling or simplification of history;
2023/10/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 196 #

2023/2112(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Expresses its hope that on the basis of critical self-reflection relating to history and historical responsibility at national level, a truly European reflective discourse on the continent’s past may emerge, with history not being abused for power- political purposes; expresses its hope that a community of fate among European peoples will emerge from a common historical work for the better for the future generations;
2023/10/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 198 #

2023/2112(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Expresses its hope that on the basis of critical self-reflection relating to history and historical responsibility at national level, a truly European reflective discourse on the continent’s past may emerge, with history not being abused for power- political purposes and dismantle patterns that throw societies apart;
2023/10/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 202 #

2023/2112(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Envisions national collective memories eventually contributing to and merging into a European public sphere, withxpresses its hope that national remembrance cultures will complementing each other rather than being in competition, and will be able to dealings with history becoming an issue of civic rather than political action;
2023/10/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 123 #

2023/2087(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point 3.2 – point b – point ii
ii. ensure a Frontex presence in critical areas where the apprehension of migrants is likely to take place, and envisage giving the FRO and Fundamental Rights Monitors full access to the operational area; collect and analyse the relevant data with full respect for fundamental rights;
2023/07/18
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 1 #

2023/2085(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. whereas around 50 million people belong to a national minority or a minority language community in the EU; whereas the Commission has taken no legislative steps in response to the European Citizen’s Initiative “Minority SafePack - one million signatures for diversity in Europe”, despite the fact that it was supported by a large majority of MEPs;
2023/10/23
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 2 #

2023/2085(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 a (new)
-1 a. whereas the right of freedom of movement and its exercise is central to EU citizenship; whereas the creation of Schengen area is one of the greatest achievements of the European integration process and greatly enhances the freedom of movement within the EU; whereas the Council, in its conclusions of 9 June 2011 (9166/3/11 and 9167/3/11) confirmed the successful conclusion of the evaluation process and the technical readiness of Bulgaria and Romania to accede to the Schengen area;
2023/10/23
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 3 #

2023/2085(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 b (new)
-1 b. whereas EU citizenship is an important tool for fostering a sense of belonging and shared values among Europeans;
2023/10/23
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 4 #

2023/2085(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 c (new)
-1 c. whereas visa reciprocity is a principle of the EU common visa policy and an objective which the Union should pursue in a proactive manner in its relations with third countries;
2023/10/23
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 9 #

2023/2085(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that EU citizenship is closely linked to and dependent on the citizenship of a Member State, which is an exclusive competence of every Member State; firmly believespoints out that there can be no other way to obtain EU citizenship than by obtaining the citizenship of a Member State, in accordance with its national requirements established in line with constitutional principles, traditions and values;
2023/10/23
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 28 #

2023/2085(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Member States to maximise participaton of all its citizens, including socially vulnerable groups by strengthening their electoral rights trough awareness-raising campaigns, encourage their participation in public debates and thereby determine their future and fundamental rights that lie in the heart of EU; implement appropriate arrangements tailored to their national voting procedures to facilitate voting by citizens with disabilities, such as the possibility to choose polling stations and the use of assistive technologies, formats and techniques; calls on the Member States, furthermore, to allow for persons with disabilities, at their request, to receive assistance in voting from a person of their choice and to endeavour to provide for the possibility of postal voting, and possibly advance physical voting, proxy voting and electronic and online voting;
2023/10/23
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 31 #

2023/2085(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Calls on the Member States to adopt measures to keep their electoral process free from extremism, spread of desinformation and foreign interference;
2023/10/23
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 32 #

2023/2085(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Emphasises that national minorities and linguistic minority communities represent a special contribution to European diversity and culture; recalls that preserving and promoting cultural and linguistic diversity within and between Member States is a fundamental value and at the same time a major task for the European Union;
2023/10/23
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 33 #

2023/2085(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Calls on the Council and the European Council to take necessary action to ensure that countries that fulfil the technical criteria to become members of the Schengen area, thereby allowing all EU citizens to enjoy freedom of movement and enhancing the sense of European identity;
2023/10/23
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 34 #

2023/2085(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4 c. Considers that in order to better realise the potential of EU citizenship, the EU should take steps to guarantee the protection of the founding values of the EU and of the rights of minorities; reiterates the need to combat discrimination and hate speech against them and reiterates its call for a comprehensive EU protection system incorporating existing international law instruments and following proven best practices in the EU;
2023/10/23
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 35 #

2023/2085(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4 d. Calls on the European Commission to actively seek reciprocal visa agreements with third countries and concerned Member States to ensure equal treatment and uphold the principle of visa reciprocity, promoting the mobility and rights of all EU citizens;
2023/10/23
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 145 #

2023/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that successful negotiations require concessions in order to achieve a result that satisfies the common interest and respects European values; regrets indifference to the increasing dimensions of this phenomenon which seems to become the norm in our everyday life;
2023/09/12
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 197 #

2023/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls a special attention to be paid to disinformation and fake news spread by internet and social media in virtual forms which has enormous impact on also children and youth
2023/09/12
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 48 #

2023/2061(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Acknowledges that the green and digital transitions present significant challenges to the objective of economic, social, and territorial cohesion, which is enshrined in the treaties; is aware of the risk of widening regional disparities, deepening social inequalities and a rising ‘geography of discontent’, as the necessary adjustments required by and the potential benefits of the twin transition vary greatly from one European region to another;
2023/07/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 48 #

2023/2061(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Acknowledges that the green and digital transitions present significant challenges to the objective of economic, social, and territorial cohesion, which is enshrined in the treaties; is aware of the risk of widening regional disparities, deepening social inequalities and a rising ‘geography of discontent’, as the necessary adjustments required by and the potential benefits of the twin transition vary greatly from one European region to another;
2023/07/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 53 #

2023/2061(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Strongly recommends the inclusion of a new policy objective on industrial transition within the EU cohesion policy beyond 2027; stresses that this objective should promote European strategic autonomy and address the adverse effects of the green and digital transitions, particularly focusing on mitigating the negative repercussions on employment through support and diversification of local and regional economies; this should be done in close cooperation with regional and local authorities; considers that particular attention should be paid to reskilling and upskilling of socially disadvantaged and long-term unemployed workers;
2023/07/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 53 #

2023/2061(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Strongly recommends the inclusion of a new policy objective on industrial transition within the EU cohesion policy beyond 2027; stresses that this objective should promote European strategic autonomy and address the adverse effects of the green and digital transitions, particularly focusing on mitigating the negative repercussions on employment through support and diversification of local and regional economies; this should be done in close cooperation with regional and local authorities; considers that particular attention should be paid to reskilling and upskilling of socially disadvantaged and long-term unemployed workers;
2023/07/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 60 #

2023/2061(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that the EU cohesion policy beyond 2027 should follow a more differentiated and targeted approach, moving from the use of income-related criteria to determine the level of support to other criteria that also take into account regions’ characteristics and future growth potential, such as the youth unemployment rate, long-term unemployment rate, job dependency on transition sectors and research and development investment or the existing skills gap;
2023/07/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 60 #

2023/2061(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that the EU cohesion policy beyond 2027 should follow a more differentiated and targeted approach, moving from the use of income-related criteria to determine the level of support to other criteria that also take into account regions’ characteristics and future growth potential, such as the youth unemployment rate, long-term unemployment rate, job dependency on transition sectors and research and development investment or the existing skills gap;
2023/07/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 77 #

2023/2061(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to expand the ‘financing not linked to costs’ approach in order to reduce reporting exercises, strengthen the focus on outcomes and impacts rather on expenditure and achieve a more efficient implementation and use of the funds while focus still needs to be placed on robust monitoring;
2023/07/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 77 #

2023/2061(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to expand the ‘financing not linked to costs’ approach in order to reduce reporting exercises, strengthen the focus on outcomes and impacts rather on expenditure and achieve a more efficient implementation and use of the funds while focus still needs to be placed on robust monitoring;
2023/07/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 86 #

2023/2061(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Recognises that digitalisation brings more economic benefits to developed regions, while less developed ones struggle owing to the need to shift from labour-intensive to capital-intensive technologies; stresses in this respect the key role played by local educational and research institutions in leading digital innovation hubs, noting the waste of expertise due to uncoordinated regional policies; emphasises the importance of investing into digital infrastructure and building digital skills in the less developed regions as the key preconditions;
2023/07/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 86 #

2023/2061(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Recognises that digitalisation brings more economic benefits to developed regions, while less developed ones struggle owing to the need to shift from labour-intensive to capital-intensive technologies; stresses in this respect the key role played by local educational and research institutions in leading digital innovation hubs, noting the waste of expertise due to uncoordinated regional policies; emphasises the importance of investing into digital infrastructure and building digital skills in the less developed regions as the key preconditions;
2023/07/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 127 #

2023/2061(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Recognises the significance of providing support to all companies in the sectors undergoing the transition, with special emphasis on SMEs, which may have limited resources to achieve the necessary transformation; stresses the importance of targeted assistance to help SMEs acquire, upgrade and maintain physical assets and infrastructure, and to invest in research and development; emphasises the need for dedicated funding programmes, capacity-building initiatives and, exchange of knowledge and best practices, technical assistance specifically tailored to the needs of SMEs in order to ensure their successful integration into the sector’s evolving landscape;
2023/07/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 127 #

2023/2061(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Recognises the significance of providing support to all companies in the sectors undergoing the transition, with special emphasis on SMEs, which may have limited resources to achieve the necessary transformation; stresses the importance of targeted assistance to help SMEs acquire, upgrade and maintain physical assets and infrastructure, and to invest in research and development; emphasises the need for dedicated funding programmes, capacity-building initiatives and, exchange of knowledge and best practices, technical assistance specifically tailored to the needs of SMEs in order to ensure their successful integration into the sector’s evolving landscape;
2023/07/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 132 #

2023/2061(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Member States to ensure an adequate and equitable ecosystem for the penetration of electric mobility and, in this regard, to provide public alternative fuel infrastructure in rural regions and regions with a low population density that are not adequately covered by private providers so as to meet the needs of the resident population; considers, in this regard, that the price of this publicly provided service should mirror the average price of the service offered by private providers in that same region or Member State; to this end a policy and regulatory framework for electric mobility needs to be developed based on an in depth-analysis of the situation in order to identify the main threats and success factors that need to be considered;
2023/07/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 132 #

2023/2061(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Member States to ensure an adequate and equitable ecosystem for the penetration of electric mobility and, in this regard, to provide public alternative fuel infrastructure in rural regions and regions with a low population density that are not adequately covered by private providers so as to meet the needs of the resident population; considers, in this regard, that the price of this publicly provided service should mirror the average price of the service offered by private providers in that same region or Member State; to this end a policy and regulatory framework for electric mobility needs to be developed based on an in depth-analysis of the situation in order to identify the main threats and success factors that need to be considered;
2023/07/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 2 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
– having regard to its Resolution of 20 October 2021 on Europe’ s Media in the Digital Decade: an Action Plan to Support Recovery and Transformation (2021/2017(INI)),
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 2 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
– having regard to its Resolution of 20 October 2021 on Europe’ s Media in the Digital Decade: an Action Plan to Support Recovery and Transformation (2021/2017(INI)),
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 4 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
– having regard to its Resolution of 20 October 2020 with recommendations to the Commission on a framework of ethical aspects of artificial intelligence, robotics and related technologies (2020/2012(INL)),
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 4 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
– having regard to its Resolution of 20 October 2020 with recommendations to the Commission on a framework of ethical aspects of artificial intelligence, robotics and related technologies (2020/2012(INL)),
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 6 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
– having regard to its Resolution on intellectual property rights for the development of artificial intelligence technologies 2.10.2020 - (2020/2015(INI)),
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 6 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
– having regard to its Resolution on intellectual property rights for the development of artificial intelligence technologies 2.10.2020 - (2020/2015(INI)),
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 8 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the music sector is an important part of the CCIs, which is recognised as one of the 14 key ecosystems for the building of European economy, bringing growth and creation of jobs, including for young people;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 8 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the music sector is an important part of the CCIs, which is recognised as one of the 14 key ecosystems for the building of European economy, bringing growth and creation of jobs, including for young people;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 10 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas composers, songwriters and performers are at the very origin of the music sector value chain and the first and foremost creative driving forces of the music sector;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 10 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas composers, songwriters and performers are at the very origin of the music sector value chain and the first and foremost creative driving forces of the music sector;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 27 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F
F. whereas, although authors and performers are at the heart of music creation, they are neitherot always recognised nor remunerated in a way that reflects the true extent of their contribution, receiving very low revenues generated by the music streaming market, which creates a significant imbalance over time that needs to be addressed;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 27 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F
F. whereas, although authors and performers are at the heart of music creation, they are neitherot always recognised nor remunerated in a way that reflects the true extent of their contribution, receiving very low revenues generated by the music streaming market, which creates a significant imbalance over time that needs to be addressed;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 30 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas this is due to several long- standing systemic issues that the music industry is still facing;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 30 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas this is due to several long- standing systemic issues that the music industry is still facing;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 31 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Fb. whereas the average price of a monthly subscription to a music streaming service has not increased over the years since the launch of such services, especially when taking into account inflation and the vast increase of content available;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 31 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Fb. whereas the average price of a monthly subscription to a music streaming service has not increased over the years since the launch of such services, especially when taking into account inflation and the vast increase of content available;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 38 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G
G. whereas music streaming platforms, through their use of algorithms and recommendation systems, play a decisive role in determining what subscribers listen tothe discovery of content and therefore have a significant impact on cultural diversity;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 38 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G
G. whereas music streaming platforms, through their use of algorithms and recommendation systems, play a decisive role in determining what subscribers listen tothe discovery of content and therefore have a significant impact on cultural diversity;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 39 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H
H. whereas, despite the previous calls of the European Parliament asking further action on the algorithmic transparency of and cultural diversity on streaming services in the cultural sector, these platforms operate in a legal vacuum with regard to transparency of the functioning of their algorithms and recommendation tools and the promotion of European works, as they are under no obligation at EU level to ensure any transparency on the functioning of their operations;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 39 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H
H. whereas, despite the previous calls of the European Parliament asking further action on the algorithmic transparency of and cultural diversity on streaming services in the cultural sector, these platforms operate in a legal vacuum with regard to transparency of the functioning of their algorithms and recommendation tools and the promotion of European works, as they are under no obligation at EU level to ensure any transparency on the functioning of their operations;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 45 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital I
I. whereas the promotion of cultural diversity in the European music streaming market cannot depend solely on the commercial decisions of a few private dominant global operators, where a number of global operators exist, should be ensured, as well as the promotion of European artists worldwide;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 45 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital I
I. whereas the promotion of cultural diversity in the European music streaming market cannot depend solely on the commercial decisions of a few private dominant global operators, where a number of global operators exist, should be ensured, as well as the promotion of European artists worldwide;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 51 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital K
K. whereas several casesignificant amount of streaming fraud and manipulation or streams by fake artists have been identified, as certain players manipulate the system to skim off revenues that should go to authors, for example, by using bots to artificially inflate the number of listeners for certain songtracks they upload to music streaming services;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 51 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital K
K. whereas several casesignificant amount of streaming fraud and manipulation or streams by fake artists have been identified, as certain players manipulate the system to skim off revenues that should go to authors, for example, by using bots to artificially inflate the number of listeners for certain songtracks they upload to music streaming services;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 53 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas various ways of streaming manipulation have been reported in a number of studies and articles also with the involvement of the music streaming services themselves, including content sharing platforms, to make choices on commercial basis to favour certain songs or to reduce their costs, which they would otherwise need to pay professional authors and composers as an appropriate and proportionate remuneration;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 53 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas various ways of streaming manipulation have been reported in a number of studies and articles also with the involvement of the music streaming services themselves, including content sharing platforms, to make choices on commercial basis to favour certain songs or to reduce their costs, which they would otherwise need to pay professional authors and composers as an appropriate and proportionate remuneration;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 54 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital K b (new)
Kb. whereas the structural problems of fairness and longstanding flaws in the operations of music streaming platform, such as “streaming fraud”, “ghost/fake artists”, “payola schemes” “royalty free content” and other coercive practices exacerbates this imbalance;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 54 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital K b (new)
Kb. whereas the structural problems of fairness and longstanding flaws in the operations of music streaming platform, such as “streaming fraud”, “ghost/fake artists”, “payola schemes” “royalty free content” and other coercive practices exacerbates this imbalance;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 56 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital L
L. whereas more concerted efforts should be made to tackle these issues, given their impact on the market, in particular on revenue sharewith regards to revenue share; to this end, further analysis should be conducted to identify facts;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 56 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital L
L. whereas more concerted efforts should be made to tackle these issues, given their impact on the market, in particular on revenue sharewith regards to revenue share; to this end, further analysis should be conducted to identify facts;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 57 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)
Ma. whereas it is important to ensure a functioning internal market for online distribution of music and avoid discrepancies that could create obstacles to the circulation of creative content across Europe;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 57 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)
Ma. whereas it is important to ensure a functioning internal market for online distribution of music and avoid discrepancies that could create obstacles to the circulation of creative content across Europe;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 60 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the need to createsupport a fair and sustainable ecosystem for music streaming in the EU that both promotes cultural diversity and correctaddresses the imbalances that threaten the sustainability of the sector;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 60 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the need to createsupport a fair and sustainable ecosystem for music streaming in the EU that both promotes cultural diversity and correctaddresses the imbalances that threaten the sustainability of the sector;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 61 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the need to create arules ensuring fair and sustainable ecosystem for music streaming in the EU that both promotes cultural diversity and corrects the imbalances that threaten the sector;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 61 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the need to create arules ensuring fair and sustainable ecosystem for music streaming in the EU that both promotes cultural diversity and corrects the imbalances that threaten the sector;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 70 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission and the industry to assess the impact of the current revenue distribution model on cultural diversity and streaming fraud and explore alternative and fairer models to reallocate streaming revenues;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 70 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission and the industry to assess the impact of the current revenue distribution model on cultural diversity and streaming fraud and explore alternative and fairer models to reallocate streaming revenues;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 73 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Calls on the Commission to examine the high level of concentration in the music industry and assess its impact on cultural diversity, on the remuneration of authors and on competition;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 73 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Calls on the Commission to examine the high level of concentration in the music industry and assess its impact on cultural diversity, on the remuneration of authors and on competition;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 77 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises that it is essential to improve authors’ identification on music streaming services, in particular by ensuring a comprehensive and accurate metadata allocation from the time of creation; underlines the importance of becoming a member of authors’ society for effective and accurate management of authors’ rights, also on music streaming platforms
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 77 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises that it is essential to improve authors’ identification on music streaming services, in particular by ensuring a comprehensive and accurate metadata allocation from the time of creation; underlines the importance of becoming a member of authors’ society for effective and accurate management of authors’ rights, also on music streaming platforms
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 78 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises that it is essential to improve authors’the identification of authors, composers, musicians, producers, labels and publishers on music streaming services, in particular by ensuring a comprehensive and accurate metadata allocation from the time of creation and by using these data to improve the search functions in order to boost their visibility;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 78 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises that it is essential to improve authors’the identification of authors, composers, musicians, producers, labels and publishers on music streaming services, in particular by ensuring a comprehensive and accurate metadata allocation from the time of creation and by using these data to improve the search functions in order to boost their visibility;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 86 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Condemns the existence of so- called payolaany kind of schemes, which force authors to accept lower revenues in exchange for greater visibility, thereby further reducing their already very low streaming revenues, while the promise of greater visibility remains unfulfilled in most cases;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 86 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Condemns the existence of so- called payolaany kind of schemes, which force authors to accept lower revenues in exchange for greater visibility, thereby further reducing their already very low streaming revenues, while the promise of greater visibility remains unfulfilled in most cases;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 99 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Points out that action at EU level must be takenCalls for action to be taken at EU level to guarantee the visibility and accessibility of European works, considering the wealth of content currently available on music streaming platformsoverwhelming amount of content constantly growing on music streaming platforms and the lack of EU rules to regulate them in a harmonised manner;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 99 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Points out that action at EU level must be takenCalls for action to be taken at EU level to guarantee the visibility and accessibility of European works, considering the wealth of content currently available on music streaming platformsoverwhelming amount of content constantly growing on music streaming platforms and the lack of EU rules to regulate them in a harmonised manner;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 105 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission to propose a legal framework to ensure the prominence andcarry out an assessment of the discoverability of European works on music streaming platforms and to propose a legal framework ensuring their visibility and prominence;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 105 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission to propose a legal framework to ensure the prominence andcarry out an assessment of the discoverability of European works on music streaming platforms and to propose a legal framework ensuring their visibility and prominence;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 118 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to collect data by creating a structured dialogue between the different stakeholders involved aiming on finding solutions to ensure the discoverability of European works on music streaming platforms; based on the findings, the Commission could reflect on the possibility of imposing quotas on European works on music streaming platforms;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 118 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to collect data by creating a structured dialogue between the different stakeholders involved aiming on finding solutions to ensure the discoverability of European works on music streaming platforms; based on the findings, the Commission could reflect on the possibility of imposing quotas on European works on music streaming platforms;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 120 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to reflect onexamine the possibility of imposing quotas on European works on music streaming platforms and to propose rules that would set targets to achieve prominence and discoverability of European works ;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 120 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to reflect onexamine the possibility of imposing quotas on European works on music streaming platforms and to propose rules that would set targets to achieve prominence and discoverability of European works ;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 130 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission to propose legal obligatprovisions to ensure the transparency of the algorithms and content recommendation systems of very large music streaming platforms, with a view to preventing fraudulent and unfair streaming manipulation practices, such as streaming fraud and fake artists that are used to reduce costs and further lower value for professional authors, as well as to ensure cultural diversity;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 130 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission to propose legal obligatprovisions to ensure the transparency of the algorithms and content recommendation systems of very large music streaming platforms, with a view to preventing fraudulent and unfair streaming manipulation practices, such as streaming fraud and fake artists that are used to reduce costs and further lower value for professional authors, as well as to ensure cultural diversity;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 140 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Emphasises, furthermore, the need to ensure that authors, whose works have been used for training AI-generating applications, receive fair remuneration for it or have the option to opt out from the use of their works for the purpose of AI training;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 140 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Emphasises, furthermore, the need to ensure that authors, whose works have been used for training AI-generating applications, receive fair remuneration for it or have the option to opt out from the use of their works for the purpose of AI training;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 153 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Invites the Commission to establish a structured dialogue between the stakeholders in order to discuss market related current issues affecting the music streaming market and to work together to find common solutions, in parallel to its expected legislative proposals regarding the transparency of algorithms and prominence of European works;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 153 #

2023/2054(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Invites the Commission to establish a structured dialogue between the stakeholders in order to discuss market related current issues affecting the music streaming market and to work together to find common solutions, in parallel to its expected legislative proposals regarding the transparency of algorithms and prominence of European works;
2023/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 15 #
2023/06/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 17 #

2023/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E c (new)
Ec. whereas bookshops and libraries are the focal point for readership development and reading promotion, whilst contributing to social and digital inclusiveness;
2023/06/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 23 #

2023/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas the governments of some Member States have exerted influence and regulatory pressure on the book sector, which negatively impacts on freedom of expression and conflicts with EU values;
2023/06/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 28 #

2023/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas readers, including young ones have shown a continued preference to read printed books;
2023/06/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 37 #

2023/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas the availability of digital books offers an opportunity to improve accessibility for people with disabilities, however this requires adequate investments in the production of different formats and the development of relevant skills;
2023/06/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 42 #

2023/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital K b (new)
Kb. whereas the lack of interoperability between e-book formats reinforces the position of dominant market players, whilst restricting consumer choice and protection;
2023/06/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 54 #

2023/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
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;
2023/06/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 67 #

2023/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Invites the Commission in its mid- term review of the Creative Europe programme 2021-2027 to introduce measurable goals on how funding is used to improve the accessibility of books for persons with disabilities;
2023/06/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 79 #

2023/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Urges the Member States to foster cultural diversity by increasing the acquisition budget of libraries, so that they can further expand the range of books that they offer, andto supporting local bookshops, to safeguard the appropriate remuneration of authors and the investment capacity of publishers;
2023/06/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 88 #

2023/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the need to support the creation and translation of European books, in particular by enhancing public funding at both national and European levels so as to improve the circulation, visibility and diversity of translated books;
2023/06/06
Committee: CULT
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;
2023/06/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 92 #

2023/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
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;
2023/06/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 93 #

2023/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 c (new)
8c. Calls on in this regard the Commission to explore a possibility to further expand this action to other representatives of the book sector;
2023/06/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 94 #

2023/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 d (new)
8d. Recalls that the ability of the book sector to maintain a diverse network of booksellers and innovation-driven market relies on proper education and training that allows people to pursue a career in the book industry;
2023/06/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 95 #

2023/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 e (new)
8e. Underlines that 2023 has been declared the European Year of Skills and calls on the Member States in this regard to support the education and training programs dedicated to the various actors of the book sector;
2023/06/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 98 #

2023/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Supports further promotion of the EULP in the Member States, including via the creation of an EU category for European children’s books;
2023/06/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 100 #

2023/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Underlines the positive role taken by influencers to promote books on social media in an innovative way, thus fostering reading and European culture among younger generations;
2023/06/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 111 #

2023/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Underlines the social role of libraries as places where citizens meet with authors and exchange views, in particular in small towns and less developed regions;
2023/06/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 125 #

2023/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the Commission to ensure that sufficient funding continues to support the Ukrainian book sector, including artists and authors for the duration of the war and the reconstruction of the country;
2023/06/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 127 #

2023/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Underlines the role taken by the Creative Europe Programme to fund some of these projects, such as the Tales of EUkraine initiative;
2023/06/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 143 #

2023/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls on the Commission to support research and innovation projects on the use of AI, in order to enhance the efficiency of the sector, notably with regard to environmental sustainability and accessibility for instance through Horizon Europe;
2023/06/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 147 #

2023/2053(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Underlines the importance of collecting data from publishers in order to display the origins of all parts of the book through the entire production chain, including information on paper certification and place of production;
2023/06/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 158 #

2023/2051(INL)

Motion for a resolution
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;
2023/07/05
Committee: EMPLCULT
Amendment 158 #

2023/2051(INL)

Motion for a resolution
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;
2023/07/05
Committee: EMPLCULT
Amendment 243 #

2023/2051(INL)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Recalls the importance of copyright and related rights in the cultural and creative sectors and of properly implementing them, ensuring that every type of rightholder is fairly remuneratedin particular for authors and composers, who are in a weaker contractual position vis-à-vis the major and dominant media companies that hire or commission a work to them; underlines that authors and composers need the protection provided for by EU law to ensure their fair remuneration to be able to fully benefit from the rights harmonised under Union law, ensuring that they are fairly and proportionately remunerated for each usage of their work;
2023/07/05
Committee: EMPLCULT
Amendment 243 #

2023/2051(INL)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Recalls the importance of copyright and related rights in the cultural and creative sectors and of properly implementing them, ensuring that every type of rightholder is fairly remuneratedin particular for authors and composers, who are in a weaker contractual position vis-à-vis the major and dominant media companies that hire or commission a work to them; underlines that authors and composers need the protection provided for by EU law to ensure their fair remuneration to be able to fully benefit from the rights harmonised under Union law, ensuring that they are fairly and proportionately remunerated for each usage of their work;
2023/07/05
Committee: EMPLCULT
Amendment 247 #

2023/2051(INL)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Recalls the importance of copyright and related rights in the cultural and creative sectors and oftheir properly implementing them, ensuring that every type of rightholder is fairly remuneratedation, in particular for authors and composers who are in a weaker contractual position compared to the large and dominant media companies that use and lease their works; stresses that authors and composers need the protection provided by EU law to ensure that they are fairly remunerated and thus able to sufficiently exercise their rights under harmonised EU law, which will ensure that they are fairly and proportionately remunerated for each use of their works;
2023/07/05
Committee: EMPLCULT
Amendment 247 #

2023/2051(INL)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Recalls the importance of copyright and related rights in the cultural and creative sectors and oftheir properly implementing them, ensuring that every type of rightholder is fairly remuneratedation, in particular for authors and composers who are in a weaker contractual position compared to the large and dominant media companies that use and lease their works; stresses that authors and composers need the protection provided by EU law to ensure that they are fairly remunerated and thus able to sufficiently exercise their rights under harmonised EU law, which will ensure that they are fairly and proportionately remunerated for each use of their works;
2023/07/05
Committee: EMPLCULT
Amendment 265 #

2023/2051(INL)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Is concerned by abusive and coercive practices that may result in unfair contractual relationships for CCS professionals; draws attention to issues relating more specifically to ‘buy-out’ contracts; requests the Commission to assess and closely monitor the situation in thand work-for-hire contracts video-on-demand platforms imposed by third countries on music authors by applying to their contracts in order to circumvent the EU laws protecting authors; requests the Commission to closely monitor the situation in that regard and propose solutions to prevent the circumvention of EU rules and principles and to ensure that intellectual property rights that have a strategic importance for Europe can be retained in the EU, while providing appropriate regard; muneration and fair working conditions for authors and composers;
2023/07/05
Committee: EMPLCULT
Amendment 273 #

2023/2051(INL)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Stresses that collective management organisations enable authors to be remunerated for uses that they could not control or promote themselves, including in foreign markets, and promote the diversity of cultural expression by providing market access to smaller and less popular repertoires and by providing social, cultural and educational services for the benefit of their right-holders and the public, as set out in Directive 2014/26/EU on collective management of copyright and related rights; recognises that collective management organisations play an essential role in ensuring the remuneration of authors and composers through collective bargaining and represent an important source of income for professional authors and composers;
2023/07/05
Committee: EMPLCULT
Amendment 328 #

2023/2051(INL)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Recognises the role that collective management organisations play in ensuring collective bargaining for authors and composers, equal market access for all authors and composers, the widest possible public access to a culturally diverse repertoire and the sustainability of the cultural sector in Europe; promotes collective management as a fair and sustainable model for future EU policy considerations;
2023/07/05
Committee: EMPLCULT
Amendment 364 #

2023/2051(INL)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Is concerned by the lack of career transition support systems in place for artists and CCS professionals in need of retraining; calls on the Member States to invest in upskilling and reskilling via skills development programmes, technical and vocational education, technical and vocational training systems and lifelong learning schemes, allowing those interested to develop new skills either within or outside the cultural and creative sectors;
2023/07/05
Committee: EMPLCULT
Amendment 427 #

2023/2051(INL)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 11
Sports and entertainment sectorsdeleted
2023/07/05
Committee: EMPLCULT
Amendment 429 #

2023/2051(INL)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
27. Believes that the entertainment sector, including the sports sector, brings the peoples of Europe closer together through the lived experiences of Union competitions and by the cohesive function of grassroots sports;deleted
2023/07/05
Committee: EMPLCULT
Amendment 509 #

2023/2051(INL)

Motion for a resolution
Annex I – Recommendation 4 – paragraph 1 – indent 5
- to develop tools, such as guidelines for application, handbooks of good practices and shared principles, for improving the situation in all the areas covered under its scope and to evaluate experiences with relevant tools; to prevent buy-outs imposed by third countries based platforms and to protect the strategic interests of European CCS professionals, in particular that of authors and composers, further legislation is to be considered;
2023/07/05
Committee: EMPLCULT
Amendment 23 #

2023/2044(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas population loss is a sustained trend over time, particularly affecting rural areas, but no only, with older populations on average than those found in cities and suburbs14 ; whereas young people are on average more likely to leave rural areas; whereas the loss of population in rural areas is deeply linked to the lack of investments, infrastructure, connectivity, public services and employment leading to poverty with no prospects for future; whereas the posting of young workers poses significant challenges to demographic structures; whereas mountainous, isolated and outermost regions are particularly affected by these phenomena; __________________ 14 See the Commission Staff Working Document entitled ‘The impact of demographic change – in a changing environment’ of 17 January 2023 (SWD(2023)0021).
2023/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 92 #

2023/2044(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Bears in mind that less developed regions have the same particularities as those considered as being ‘in a talent development trap’, such as low population density, low economic resources, low employabilitylow population density, sizable population with low social and economic status living in poverty with low economic resources due to low investment opportunities and employability, missing infrastructure, ageing of the population and a reduction in the population of working age; points out the need to include in the categorisation of such regions those deemed ‘less developed’, as defined in Article 108(2) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060;
2023/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 103 #

2023/2044(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Encourages the financing of specific measures through the multiannual financial framework to address the economic and demographic challenges, with a specific budget for regions with severe and permanent economic and demographic difficulties; in this context, considers it necessary to reformulate the specific instruments of the cohesion policy by assigning greater weight to depopulation, often caused by economic reasons for the allocation of funds;
2023/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 113 #

2023/2044(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Considers it essential to build up and improve the executive and managerial capacityies of local administrations and to reduce bureaucracy, as well as to promote closer cooperation between thevarious regional and local stakeholders and different institutions;
2023/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 138 #

2023/2044(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to finance and promotecarry out specific projects for the development of initiatives to ensure young people’s access toallowing young people, including those with fewer opportunities from socially disadvantaged environment to participate in trainings, with a particular focus on deficit or high-demand occupations, to stimulate the creation of quality jobs and to guarantee paid traineeships;
2023/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 176 #

2023/2044(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Considers it essential to prioritise measures to facilitate work-life balance, guaranteeing access to childcareinclusive access to accessible and affordable childcare facilities and education to all, working time flexibility and decent wages and working conditions;
2023/09/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 5 #

2023/2042(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Notes the Swiss Government’s unilateral decision to terminate negotiations on the EU-Swiss institutional framework agreement in 2021 which affected its participation in the Erasmus+ programme; highlights that the free movement of persons is a precondition for participation in Erasmus+ programme;
2023/05/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 9 #

2023/2042(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Acknowledges the fact that numerous education stakeholders in Europe, in particular students on both sides, are calling for Switzerland to be associated to Erasmus+; underlines the educational benefits, but not only, of such an association for Switzerland and the European Union;
2023/05/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 16 #

2023/2042(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the exploratory discussions between the Commission and the Swiss chief negotiator held since the end of March 2022; believes that these discussions could provide an acceptable basis for the swift recommendation to start negotiations; believes it should be one of the main objectives of the Swiss Federal Council and the Commission to reach an agreement on the Institutional Framework Agreement;
2023/05/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 20 #

2023/2042(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. Believes that the EU should invite all interested neighbouring and like- minded countries once they fulfil all necessary conditions, including Switzerland, to associate to the Erasmus+ programme and thus contribute to European education systems and the strengthening of the European Education Area as a whole;
2023/05/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 22 #

2023/2042(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that the participation of teachers and young people in EU programmes for education, training, youth and sport enables a strong and sustainable understanding between Switzerland and the EU; highlights individual benefits for all participants;
2023/05/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 24 #

2023/2042(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Welcomes the Erasmus+ call for 2022 to accept associated partners from Bologna Process countries for European Universities, including Switzerland; notes that access to Erasmus+, Horizon Europe and ongoing and future pilot projects would be mutually beneficial;
2023/05/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 3 #

2023/2028(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
– Inter alia - D.H. and Others v. the Czech Republic - Judgment of the Court from 13.11.2007 on placing Roma children in special schools
2023/07/18
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 5 #

2023/2028(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
– having regard to Council Directive 2000/43/EC of 29 June 2000 implementing the principle of equal treatment between persons irrespective of racial or ethnic origin ( 1 ) (the Racial Equality Directive) and ongoing infringement proceedings launched by the Commission based on this Directive against several Member States, out of which one has been reffered by the Commission to the Court of Justice
2023/07/18
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 12 #

2023/2028(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 a (new)
– having regard to the Commission Communication of 9.1.2023 entitled Assessment report of the Member States’ national Roma strategic frameworks COM(2023) 7 final
2023/07/18
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 34 #

2023/2028(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 29 a (new)
– having regards to its resolution of 5 October 2022 on the situation of Roma people living in settlements in the EU (2022/2662(RSP))
2023/07/18
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 85 #

2023/2028(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H
H. whereas the prevalence of discrimination on the grounds of racial or ethnic origin remains consistently high, both over time and across different population groups in different Member States; whereas antisemitism, islamophobia and racism are, antigypsyism and other forms of racism represent persistent forms of hatred and discrimination; whereas far- right extremism poses a particular threat to persons affected by discrimination and to society as a whole;
2023/07/18
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 113 #

2023/2028(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Is deeply concerned by the increasing level of corruption in certain Member States, in particular of cases involving high-level officials and politicians; is concerned about the varying levels of implementation of the EU anti- corruption framework in Member States; undue influence over decision-making, poor enforcement of integrity safeguards and threats to the rule of law continue to undermine governments’ effectiveness;
2023/07/18
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 122 #

2023/2028(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Supports the use of the Recovery and Resilience Facility and the horizontal enabling conditions for the freezing of EU funding to fight corruption and rule of law backsliding in Member States which should be however applied on an equal basis principle; stresses that funds restricted through different conditionality measures must only be released when key rule of law, corruption and human rights concerns are genuinely and adequately addressed; calls on the European Council to determine whether Hungary has committed serious and persistent breaches of EU values under Article 7(2) TEU;
2023/07/18
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 149 #

2023/2028(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Condemns the rise in antisemitic, anti-Islamic and, antiRoma and other racist incidents in the EU; deplores that incidents of discrimination, racist and xenophobic crimes are often not reported to the authorities, which leads to de facto impunity; condemns and deplors the racist acts, violence and brutality committed by law enforcement authorities in the EU when performing their duties;
2023/07/18
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 162 #

2023/2028(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Strongly condemns the widespread fundamental rights violations and use of disproportionate violence by national authorities at Union borders committed toward third country nationals;
2023/07/18
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 186 #

2023/2028(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Recalls that everyone has the right to education, with the guarantee of the right to equal opportunities in access to and success in schooling; deplores the situation of Roma children in several Member States in which this right is denied to them and calls on them to take an immediate remedy effective measures;
2023/07/18
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 192 #

2023/2028(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Recalls that hate crimes and hate speech motivated by racism, xenophobia, religious intolerance or a person’s ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics are extreme examples of discrimination;
2023/07/18
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 205 #

2023/2028(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Recognises that poverty is another form of discrimination that leads to the violation of fundamental rights and inequality; calls on the Commission, the Council and primarly the Member States to developeffectively implement the policies to reduce poverty, paying particular attention to children; elderly and other social groups, including Roma that often face intergenerational poverty in segregated Roma settlements with with serious ramifications for their physical and mental health and well-being, life opportunities and enjoyment of their fundamental human rights;
2023/07/18
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 2 #

2023/2019(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas Parliament requested that the Commission carefully assess the possible inclusion of electronically supplied services whose main feature is the provision of access to and use of copyright protected works or other protected subject matter into the scope of the Geo-blocking Regulation; whereas the Commission report on the first short-term review of the Geo-blocking Regulation stated that, as regards audiovisual content, the Commission would engage in dialogue with stakeholders with a view to fostering the circulation of quality content across the EU; whereas this dialogue is included as Action 7 in the Media and Audiovisual Action Plan9 ; whereas each and every organisation of the audiovisual sector reminded the utmost importance of its territorial functioning throughout the whole stakeholder’s dialogue; __________________ 9 COM(2020)0784.
2023/07/13
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 6 #

2023/2019(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas the film and audiovisual sector is of crucial importance audiovisual sector for the EU at both economic and cultural level; and whereas this sector is vital for safeguarding the EU’s cultural and linguistic diversity and media pluralism; whereas territorial and exclusive allocation of licensing rights and contractual freedom are sine qua non conditions for the proper functioning of the audiovisual sector in the EU;
2023/07/13
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 7 #

2023/2019(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Emphasises that investments in the production, the distribution and exhibition of films is a high-risk enterprise and that this investment is safeguarded through the ability to secure exclusivity of the film on a territorial basis;
2023/05/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 8 #

2023/2019(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the sector has a broad range of stakeholders many of which are SMEs, including a large number of highly innovative and creative independent production and, film distribution companies that producand cinemas that produce, distribute and showcase a wide variety of content across the EU;
2023/05/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 12 #

2023/2019(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Emphasises the pragmatic and constant adaptation by the film and audiovisual sector in Europe to the cultural and economic realities of a Union comprising 27 countries, with diverse national and regional cultures, habits, market conditions and audience demand, require tailored approach to content development, production and distribution;
2023/05/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 14 #

2023/2019(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Notes that distributors and cinema operators work together to create markets for content in their respective territories with targeted marketing efforts taking into account cultural and linguistic specificities;
2023/05/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 15 #

2023/2019(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises the key financing principles of the sector, notably the indispensable territorial and exclusive allocation of licensing rights and contractual freedom and notes that the film value chain is a closely connected eco-system; stresses that what happens online also has an impact on what happens offline; recalls that time exclusivity and territorial exclusivity are strongly interlinked;
2023/05/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 18 #

2023/2019(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines the remaining untapped potential for cross-border economic activities that could be encouraged by the removal of all geo-blocking barriers and the continued promotion of the free movement of products and services in line with the principles of the Geo-blocking Regulation, except for the audiovisual and book sector, in compliance with Directive 2006/123/CE which excludes it from its scope (Article 2.2(g)) and with Article 167 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union which gives the cultural competence to Member States to ensure cultural diversity;
2023/07/13
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 23 #

2023/2019(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Welcomes the Council Conclusions (2021/C 501 I/02 & 7809/22) underling the importance of territorial exclusivity and exclusive licensing for the sustainability of the audiovisual sector;
2023/05/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 23 #

2023/2019(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines the importance of the Geo-blocking Regulation in building a more robust, coherent and accessible internal market for all citizens and businesses in the EU, regardless of their place of residence or establishment; stresses that further steps need to be taken to achieve the full potential of the Regulation, including by strengthening the legal framework supporting the cross- border exchange of goods and services, lifting the principle of territorial exclusivity would be detrimental for the entire audiovisual sector but also for every EU citizen, since it could lead to an increase in prices for the public;
2023/07/13
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 28 #

2023/2019(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Recalls the role of the EU Portability regulation in improving accessibility to film and audiovisual content when European residents travel abroad;
2023/05/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 29 #

2023/2019(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that the inclusion of audiovisual services in the scope of the Geo-blocking Regulation would result in a significant loss of revenue, putting investment in new content at risk, while eroding contractual freedom and reducing cultural diversity in both content production and distribution,and distribution and exhibition; emphasises that such inclusion would result in fewer distribution channels, ultimately driving up the prices for consumers;
2023/05/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 33 #

2023/2019(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Highlights that recent European Audiovisual Observatory Data proves the market is delivering increasing number of European films to audiences across Europe; this surge in availability proves the business model of territorial exclusivity is ensuring an abundance of films and that the continued exclusion of audiovisual services from the scope of the regulation remains fit for purpose;
2023/05/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 38 #

2023/2019(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises that the Commission carried out its first review prwo Regulations already constitute an exceptiorn to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, which means that changes to both consumer and trading behaviour triggered by the pandemic were therefore not reflected in the 2020 Commission report; recalls the changes in consumer habits and the rising preference for online services that were additionally strengthened by the COVID-19 pandemic; underlines, therefore, the need to draw further conclusions based on the new data in this area, as 12 % of EU businesses10 started or increased efforts to sell goods or services online due to theerritorial exclusivity of the audiovisual sector, such as the portability of a subscription to an online content service across Member States, as provided in Regulation (EU) 2017/1128, and the access to news and current affairs programmes and fully financed own productions of the broadcasting organisation across the European Union, as provided in Directive (EU) 2019/789, for which there was no appropriate evaluation to date except that the Commission carried out its first review prior to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic; __________________ 10 Eurostat, ‘Online sales efforts on the rise due to the pandemic’, 11 April 2022.
2023/07/13
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 41 #

2023/2019(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Considers that the report by the Commission’s services on the application of the Portability Regulation issued in June 2022 identified compliance issues by some VOD platforms that it undertook to investigate further; considers that no feedback on these key investigation has been provided to the Parliament leaving the sector blind on the marge of maneuver left to increase the cross-border access of more content online; underlines, therefore, the need to draw conclusions based on the new data in this area;
2023/07/13
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 73 #

2023/2019(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. RExcept for the audiovisual and book sectors that do follow cultural goals, recommends a broader and more detailed analysis to address concerns regarding the selective distribution and exclusive rights agreements that undermine the right of passive sale and competition in online and offline products and services distribution channels;
2023/07/13
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 82 #

2023/2019(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Recalls that, according to Article 1(5) of the Regulation, it should not affect copyright law; emphasises that Parliament requested, in line with the review clause of the Regulation, that the Commission assess whethered that the Regulation should alsonot apply to electronically supplied services whose main feature is the provision of access to and use of copyright protected works or other protected subject matter, including the selling of copyright protected works or protected subject matter in an intangible form, provided thateven if the trader has the requisite rights for the relevant territories11 ; __________________ 11 European Commission, ‘Study on the impacts of the extension of the scope of the geo-blocking regulation to audiovisual and non-audiovisual services giving access to copyright protected content’, 2020.
2023/07/13
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 85 #

2023/2019(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the progress made in terms of the cross-catalogue availability of music, e-book, video game and software products and services, both in subscription and transaction-based models; regrets the limited improvements regarding the cross- catalogue availability of video content and live sports events, which contribute to consumers’ perception that the audiovisual services sector is applying the highest level of geo-blocking; points out that the financing of audiovisual and cinematographic works involves such large sums that it is necessary to maintain its territorial functioning;
2023/07/13
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 91 #

2023/2019(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14 b. Recalls the importance of supporting a policy of European co- productions, reflecting the richness and diversity of European culture, and the importance of strengthening the international distribution of works;
2023/07/13
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 94 #

2023/2019(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Notes the popularity of different tools among consumers usedre is different legislative tools that exist which constitute an exception to avoid geo- blocking restrictions, especially for audiovisual content, such as the portability of a subscription to an online content service across Member States, as provided in Regulation (EU) 2017/1128, and the access to news and current affairs programmes and to fully financed own productions of the broadcasting organisation across the European Union, as provided in Directive (EU) 2019/789; considers it important to recognise that the steady modernisation and adaptation of the audiovisual services sector to new consumer expectations might be more effective than undermining the effective use of such tools;
2023/07/13
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 98 #

2023/2019(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Recognizes that citizens have access to an important quantity of audiovisual works and ebooks in each Member State; whereas demand for cross border access to audiovisual works and ebooks remains very low in the EU and whereas accepting this request EU would put in jeopardy the entire audiovisual and book sectors, affecting de facto consumer’s access to diverse and highly cultural European creations;
2023/07/13
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 102 #

2023/2019(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15 b. Calls on the Commission to start researches on the discoverability of European works online, in order to initiate reflections on the role of recommendation algorithms in the cultural sector, on the transparency of these algorithms, and to propose courses of action, notably in terms of standardization, metadata provision, interoperability and tools to facilitate public access;
2023/07/13
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 31 #

2023/2018(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission and NAs to strengthen the regular exchange of best practices, enhance common understanding of programme procedures, deepen cooperation and improve the promotion of the programme; stresses that all relevant stakeholders should be involved in regular consultation on matters falling within their competence; recommends to re-establish and convene an Advisory Council of knowledgeable and experienced stakeholders on a regular basis coordinated by the ESC Resource Centre;
2023/09/20
Committee: CULT
Amendment 33 #

2023/2018(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Requests the Commission to assess options for a more integrated approach towards Youth activities across EU programmes;
2023/09/20
Committee: CULT
Amendment 36 #

2023/2018(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on 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; effective communication and targeted supportive measures play an important role in this sense;
2023/09/20
Committee: CULT
Amendment 37 #

2023/2018(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on 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; effective communication and targeted supportive measures play an important role in this sense;
2023/09/20
Committee: CULT
Amendment 42 #

2023/2018(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Highlights that increased communication and higher awareness about the programme must be complemented by an increased budget to cover new applicants and avoid a low success rate;
2023/09/20
Committee: CULT
Amendment 50 #

2023/2018(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Believes the sending organisations should have the option of conducting preparatory seminars for their volunteers themselves and that organisations should be able to choose whether their volunteers take part in seminars organised by the organisations or national agencies;
2023/09/20
Committee: CULT
Amendment 66 #

2023/2018(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to facilitate the expansion of mutual recognition of learning outcomes from volunteering activities by registering them in Europass and by encouraging higher education institutions to award credits under the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS credits) for these activities and, where possible, record these experiences as digital credentials or micro-credentials;
2023/09/20
Committee: CULT
Amendment 75 #

2023/2018(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on the Commission to address grant funding delays and suggests creating a centralised platform where grant holders can upload contract amendments and avoid delays in the project implementations;
2023/09/20
Committee: CULT
Amendment 9 #

2023/2004(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas present and emerging systemic challenges, such as the climate crisis, global pandemics, the digital shift and migration, inflation and social inequalities, require the adaptation of structures and approaches granting active and meaningfull participation to citizens in society, including those with fewer opportunities such as citizens of different social backgrounds; whereas the active digital engagement of citizens should take into account and address the digital gap between generations, social groups as well as between well connected urban areas and rural and remote areas;
2023/09/25
Committee: CULT
Amendment 9 #

2023/2004(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas present and emerging systemic challenges, such as the climate crisis, global pandemics, the digital shift and migration, inflation and social inequalities, require the adaptation of structures and approaches granting active and meaningfull participation to citizens in society, including those with fewer opportunities such as citizens of different social backgrounds; whereas the active digital engagement of citizens should take into account and address the digital gap between generations, social groups as well as between well connected urban areas and rural and remote areas;
2023/09/25
Committee: CULT
Amendment 14 #

2023/2004(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas citizen engagement must be understood as multi-level, encompassing local, regional, national, European and global processes; whereas the ongoing processes of globalisation and European integration will require the new generation of Europeans to be increasingly politically engaged at multiple levels in order to be able to live and work internationally and navigate difference in their daily lives; whereas societies are becoming more diverse, making respect for the human dignity, diversity of cultures and origins and the rejection of any kind of discrimination towards women, LGTBIQ people or minorities ever more important within Europe;
2023/09/25
Committee: CULT
Amendment 14 #

2023/2004(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas citizen engagement must be understood as multi-level, encompassing local, regional, national, European and global processes; whereas the ongoing processes of globalisation and European integration will require the new generation of Europeans to be increasingly politically engaged at multiple levels in order to be able to live and work internationally and navigate difference in their daily lives; whereas societies are becoming more diverse, making respect for the human dignity, diversity of cultures and origins and the rejection of any kind of discrimination towards women, LGTBIQ people or minorities ever more important within Europe;
2023/09/25
Committee: CULT
Amendment 34 #

2023/2004(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Firmly believes that the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme makes a unique contribution to enhancing civic engagement and participation from a fundamental rights perspective by effectively combining values, civil dialogue and citizenship, while also promoting social and gender equality and the fight against discrimination and violence; is of the opinion that the CERV programme is essential for addressing shrinking civic space and challenges to the rule of law across Europe.
2023/09/25
Committee: CULT
Amendment 34 #

2023/2004(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Firmly believes that the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme makes a unique contribution to enhancing civic engagement and participation from a fundamental rights perspective by effectively combining values, civil dialogue and citizenship, while also promoting social and gender equality and the fight against discrimination and violence; is of the opinion that the CERV programme is essential for addressing shrinking civic space and challenges to the rule of law across Europe.
2023/09/25
Committee: CULT
Amendment 53 #

2023/2004(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Emphasizes that effective communication and awareness-raising activities are essential for the success of the programme, therefore they need to be prioritized in order to engage potential beneficiaries, especially at local level;
2023/09/25
Committee: CULT
Amendment 53 #

2023/2004(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Emphasizes that effective communication and awareness-raising activities are essential for the success of the programme, therefore they need to be prioritized in order to engage potential beneficiaries, especially at local level;
2023/09/25
Committee: CULT
Amendment 3 #

2023/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 a (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 14 September 2023 on the future of the European book sector (2023/2053(INI));
2023/09/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 3 #

2023/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 a (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 14 September 2023 on the future of the European book sector (2023/2053(INI));
2023/09/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 20 #

2023/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas the "Writing European" preparatory action, supported as of 2021, has been developed with the aim of supporting creators, in particular authors, in conceiving and developing high-quality fiction series able to travel across borders and reach new audiences;
2023/09/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 20 #

2023/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas the "Writing European" preparatory action, supported as of 2021, has been developed with the aim of supporting creators, in particular authors, in conceiving and developing high-quality fiction series able to travel across borders and reach new audiences;
2023/09/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 56 #

2023/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Urges the European Commission to develop ethical standards to AI technology use in all projects supported by the Creative Europe programme, in order to ensure a human centric, equitable and transparent use of this technology in the artistic and creative work process, as well as in the production, distribution and promotion of European cultural and creative works;
2023/09/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 56 #

2023/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Urges the European Commission to develop ethical standards to AI technology use in all projects supported by the Creative Europe programme, in order to ensure a human centric, equitable and transparent use of this technology in the artistic and creative work process, as well as in the production, distribution and promotion of European cultural and creative works;
2023/09/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 62 #

2023/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls in this regard on the Commission to require from beneficiaries to provide information about the use of AI technologies in the projects supported by the Creative Europe programme;
2023/09/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 62 #

2023/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls in this regard on the Commission to require from beneficiaries to provide information about the use of AI technologies in the projects supported by the Creative Europe programme;
2023/09/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 73 #

2023/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Deplores the Council’s position to further cut of 40 million euros the 2024 budget of the Creative Europe Programme 2021-2027 and calls on the Council to revise its approach in order to avoid additional cuts in the upcoming budgetary years;
2023/09/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 73 #

2023/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Deplores the Council’s position to further cut of 40 million euros the 2024 budget of the Creative Europe Programme 2021-2027 and calls on the Council to revise its approach in order to avoid additional cuts in the upcoming budgetary years;
2023/09/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 90 #

2023/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Invites the Commission in its mid- term review of the Creative Europe programme 2021-2027 to introduce measurable goals for how funding is used to improve the accessibility of books for people with disabilities;
2023/09/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 90 #

2023/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Invites the Commission in its mid- term review of the Creative Europe programme 2021-2027 to introduce measurable goals for how funding is used to improve the accessibility of books for people with disabilities;
2023/09/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 91 #

2023/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Stresses the need to support the translation of European non-fiction books, particularly via the Creative Europe programme, which does not currently allow for this;
2023/09/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 91 #

2023/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Stresses the need to support the translation of European non-fiction books, particularly via the Creative Europe programme, which does not currently allow for this;
2023/09/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 93 #

2023/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)
13c. Welcomes the new mobility initiative Culture Moves Europe, which is part of the Creative Europe programme and offers mobility grants to artists and cultural professionals and calls on the Commission, in this regard, to explore the possibility of further expanding this initiative to other representatives of the book sector;
2023/09/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 93 #

2023/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)
13c. Welcomes the new mobility initiative Culture Moves Europe, which is part of the Creative Europe programme and offers mobility grants to artists and cultural professionals and calls on the Commission, in this regard, to explore the possibility of further expanding this initiative to other representatives of the book sector;
2023/09/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 102 #

2023/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Calls foron the Commission to define and develop a more strategic and sector- oriented approach for the music sector, building on the results of the Music Moves Europe preparatory action; in this regard, stresses the importance of a regular structured dialogue between the music sector and the Commission;
2023/09/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 102 #

2023/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Calls foron the Commission to define and develop a more strategic and sector- oriented approach for the music sector, building on the results of the Music Moves Europe preparatory action; in this regard, stresses the importance of a regular structured dialogue between the music sector and the Commission;
2023/09/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 103 #

2023/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the Commission to provide information, in cooperation with the sector, on music markets in the EU by collecting and analysing data in the Member States, as well as to analyse and report on cultural, legal, economic and social aspects affecting the music sector;
2023/09/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 103 #

2023/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the Commission to provide information, in cooperation with the sector, on music markets in the EU by collecting and analysing data in the Member States, as well as to analyse and report on cultural, legal, economic and social aspects affecting the music sector;
2023/09/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 110 #

2023/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Regrets that the lack of data on the implementation of all Media actions does not allow for a comprehensive evaluation of how the programme effectively succeeds in increasing the economic and cultural potential of the audiovisual sector;
2023/09/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 110 #

2023/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Regrets that the lack of data on the implementation of all Media actions does not allow for a comprehensive evaluation of how the programme effectively succeeds in increasing the economic and cultural potential of the audiovisual sector;
2023/09/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 113 #

2023/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Suggests to the European Commission to consider the permanent inclusion, in the Creative Europe programme, of the objectives pursued by the successful preparatory action "Writing European";
2023/09/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 113 #

2023/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Suggests to the European Commission to consider the permanent inclusion, in the Creative Europe programme, of the objectives pursued by the successful preparatory action "Writing European";
2023/09/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 117 #

2023/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Underlines that in many European countries, there are no support schemes dedicated to cinema exhibition; highlights, in this regard, the importance of maintaining adequate funding for the Europa Cinemas network, a flagship initiative of the MEDIA strand, which contributes to the circulation of European films in cinemas;
2023/09/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 117 #

2023/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Underlines that in many European countries, there are no support schemes dedicated to cinema exhibition; highlights, in this regard, the importance of maintaining adequate funding for the Europa Cinemas network, a flagship initiative of the MEDIA strand, which contributes to the circulation of European films in cinemas;
2023/09/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 118 #

2023/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Stresses that the Creative Europe Regulation 2021-2027 advances the provision of support to networking activities for audiovisual professionals, including creators; points out that this action has not yet been implemented, calls on the Commission, therefore, to implement a dedicated action with the objective of supporting networking activities and cooperactivities dedicated to networking and cooperation of European professional and cultural organisations within the audiovisual value chain in a timely manner;
2023/09/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 118 #

2023/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Stresses that the Creative Europe Regulation 2021-2027 advances the provision of support to networking activities for audiovisual professionals, including creators; points out that this action has not yet been implemented, calls on the Commission, therefore, to implement a dedicated action with the objective of supporting networking activities and cooperactivities dedicated to networking and cooperation of European professional and cultural organisations within the audiovisual value chain in a timely manner;
2023/09/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 35 #

2023/0404(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
(1) The Union and individual Member States are facing shortages in a wide range of sectors and occupations, including in those relevant for the green and digital transitions. Extensive shortages in construction, healthcare, hospitality, transport, information and communications technology and in science technology, engineering and mathematics, are long- standing and have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and the acceleration of the green and digital transitions. Labour shortages are expected to persist and potentially aggravate in the light of demographic challenges and ageing population.
2024/01/31
Committee: CULT
Amendment 36 #

2023/0404(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) Addressing labour shortages requires a comprehensive approach at Union and national level which includes, as a priority, better realising the full potential of groups with lower labour market participation,, in particular young people not in employment, education or training (NEETs) to develop their skills that can lead to their labour market integration through reskilling and upskilling the existing workforce, facilitating intra-EU labour mobility, as well as improving working conditions and the attractiveness of certain occupations. Due to the current scale of the labour market shortages and, the demographic trends, measures targeting the domestic and Union workforce alone are likely to be insufficient to address existing and future labour and skills shortages. Therefore, legal migration is key to complement those actions but also ineffective active labour market policies by some Member States often failing to bring domestic workforce, especially from socially vulnerable groups to the labour market, it seems that we will face many challenges to address existing and future labour and skills shortages. Enhancing and improving labour market policies of some Member States in combination with legal migration should play a key role and must be part of the solution to fully support the twin transition.
2024/01/31
Committee: CULT
Amendment 39 #

2023/0404(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) Addressing labour shortages requires a comprehensive approach at Union and national level which includes, as a priority, better realising the full potential of groups with lower labour market participation, reskilling and upskilling in accordance with the objectives of the European Year of Skills, the existing workforce, facilitating intra-EU labour mobility, as well as improving working conditions and the attractiveness of certain occupations. Due to the current scale of the labour market shortages and the demographic trends, measures targeting the domestic and Union workforce alone are likely to be insufficient to address existing and future labour and skills shortages. Therefore, legal migration is key to complement those actions and must be part of the solution to fully support the twin transition.
2024/01/31
Committee: CULT
Amendment 54 #

2023/0404(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
(17) Jobseekers from third countries wishing to register in the EU Talent Pool should create a profile using the Europass12 profile builder functionality enabling to create a free profile and report the relevant skills, qualifications, and other experiences in one secure online location. To enhance the effectiveness of this process, it is essential to promote awareness among jobseekers about the Europass format, ensuring they are well-informed and can optimise their applications. _________________ 12 Decision (EU) 2018/646 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 April 2018 on a common framework for the provision of better services for skills and qualifications (OJ L 112, 2.5.2018, p. 42, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2018/646/oj).
2024/01/31
Committee: CULT
Amendment 73 #

2023/0404(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(f a) Introduce a Cultural Ambassadors Programme that engages individuals from third countries, who have successfully integrated into the EU workforce, to share their experiences and encourage others to consider the EU as a destination of employment;
2024/01/31
Committee: CULT
Amendment 85 #

2023/0404(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. Access to registering a profile in the EU talent Pool IT platform shall be limited to persons who expressly declare not to be subject to a judicial or administrative decision refusing the entry or stay in a Member State in accordance with its national law or an entry ban to the territory of the Union in accordance with Directive 2008/115/EC. Furthermore, jobseekers shall undergo a comprehensive screening process to verify the authenticity of the information provided in their profiles.
2024/01/31
Committee: CULT
Amendment 87 #

2023/0404(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point 1 (new)
(1) Employers should be encouraged to allocate resources for language training programs for jobseekers, enhancing their linguistic skills, fostering cultural understanding, promoting a more inclusive integration into the European labour market.
2024/01/31
Committee: CULT
Amendment 90 #

2023/0404(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) shortage occupations common to a significant number of participatingif two Member States request as notified to the EU Talent Pool Secretariat by the EU Talent Pool National Contact Points pursuant to Article 10(2)(c);
2024/01/31
Committee: CULT
Amendment 91 #

2023/0404(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Encourage increased awareness among universities regarding the EU Talent Pool, emphasising the potential for researchers and students who are third country nationals to apply.
2024/01/31
Committee: CULT
Amendment 92 #

2023/0404(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Ensure that individuals who have participated in Erasmus+ mobility programs receive favourable consideration in the matching process by recognizing qualifications obtained through Erasmus+ programs as valuable assets within the EU Talent Pool.
2024/01/31
Committee: CULT
Amendment 2 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
(1) It is in the common interest of the Union and its Western Balkans partners1 to advance the efforts to reform political, legal and , educational and socio-economic systems of the latter with a view to their future Union membership. The prospect of Union membership has a powerful transformative effect, embedding positive democratic, political, economic and societal change. _________________ 1 Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia.* This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
2024/02/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 2 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
(1) It is in the common interest of the Union and its Western Balkans partners1 to advance the efforts to reform political, legal and , educational and socio-economic systems of the latter with a view to their future Union membership. The prospect of Union membership has a powerful transformative effect, embedding positive democratic, political, economic and societal change. _________________ 1 Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia.* This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence
2024/02/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 11 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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, research and skills development.
2024/02/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 11 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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, research and skills development.
2024/02/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 24 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
(9 a) Any measures under the Facility should be fully compliant with the fundamental values of the European Union as stated in Article 3 of the TFEU and contribute to the promotion of the multilevel governance and partnership principles, the place-based approach and the achievement of gradual integration on economic, social and territorial cohesion of the beneficiaries, in line with the spirit of the cohesion policy laiddown in Articles 174 and 155 TFEU.
2024/02/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 24 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
(9 a) Any measures under the Facility should be fully compliant with the fundamental values of the European Union as stated in Article 3 of the TFEU and contribute to the promotion of the multilevel governance and partnership principles, the place-based approach and the achievement of gradual integration on economic, social and territorial cohesion of the beneficiaries, in line with the spirit of the cohesion policy laiddown in Articles 174 and 155 TFEU.
2024/02/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 30 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) The implementation of this Regulation should be guided by the principles of equality and non- discrimination, as elaborated in the Union of Equality strategies. It should promote gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, and seek to protect and promote women’s and girls’ rights in line with the EU Gender Action Plans and relevant Council conclusions and international conventions. The implementation of the Facility should be in line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and ensure accessibility in itsStrategy for the rights of persons with disabilities 2021-2030. All national plans should ensure accessibility and independent living in their investments and technical assistance for all vulnerable groups.
2024/02/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 30 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) The implementation of this Regulation should be guided by the principles of equality and non- discrimination, as elaborated in the Union of Equality strategies. It should promote gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, and seek to protect and promote women’s and girls’ rights in line with the EU Gender Action Plans and relevant Council conclusions and international conventions. The implementation of the Facility should be in line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and ensure accessibility in itsStrategy for the rights of persons with disabilities 2021-2030. All national plans should ensure accessibility and independent living in their investments and technical assistance for all vulnerable groups.
2024/02/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 44 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) accelerate the socio-economic convergence of Beneficiaries’ economies with the Union and promote their territorial cohesion;
2024/02/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 44 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) accelerate the socio-economic convergence of Beneficiaries’ economies with the Union and promote their territorial cohesion;
2024/02/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 49 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(c a) promote the cross-border cooperation within the Beneficiaries, including regions located at the EU's external borders, address common challenges, foster partnerships and boost economic development, social cohesion and environmental sustainability;
2024/02/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 49 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(c a) promote the cross-border cooperation within the Beneficiaries, including regions located at the EU's external borders, address common challenges, foster partnerships and boost economic development, social cohesion and environmental sustainability;
2024/02/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 53 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(e a) promote the cross-border cooperation within the Beneficiaries, including regions located at the EU's external borders in oder to achieve energy efficiency and green transition;
2024/02/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 53 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(e a) promote the cross-border cooperation within the Beneficiaries, including regions located at the EU's external borders in oder to achieve energy efficiency and green transition;
2024/02/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 55 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) boost innovation, particularly for MSMEs, SMEs and in support of the green and digital transitions;
2024/02/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 55 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) boost innovation, particularly for MSMEs, SMEs and in support of the green and digital transitions;
2024/02/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 59 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point h
(h) boost quality education, research, training, reskilling and upskilling, and employment policies based on European skills agenda;
2024/02/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 59 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point h
(h) boost quality education, research, training, reskilling and upskilling, and employment policies based on European skills agenda;
2024/02/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 60 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
(h a) encourage the comprehensive strategic approach, combining reforms and investments in order to reduce brain drain and promote the Harnessing Talent Platform
2024/02/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 60 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
(h a) encourage the comprehensive strategic approach, combining reforms and investments in order to reduce brain drain and promote the Harnessing Talent Platform
2024/02/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 64 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point i a (new)
(i a) promote economic, social and territorial cohesion in the long term within the Beneficiaries, including at intra-regional level;
2024/02/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 64 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point i a (new)
(i a) promote economic, social and territorial cohesion in the long term within the Beneficiaries, including at intra-regional level;
2024/02/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 65 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point i b (new)
(i b) promote national reforms that enable urban transformations and facilitate the implementation of public investment, boosting coordination with the urban national policies, including for administrative capacity support;
2024/02/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 65 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point i b (new)
(i b) promote national reforms that enable urban transformations and facilitate the implementation of public investment, boosting coordination with the urban national policies, including for administrative capacity support;
2024/02/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 77 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Measures under the Reform Agendas shall be based on the "do no harm to cohesion", the subsidiarity and the multilevel governance principles, building on the involvement of regions and cities. Territorial and place-based approaches of the activities under this Facility shall allow its intervention in relevant economic areas and particularly promote the links between rural and urban areas.
2024/02/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 77 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Measures under the Reform Agendas shall be based on the "do no harm to cohesion", the subsidiarity and the multilevel governance principles, building on the involvement of regions and cities. Territorial and place-based approaches of the activities under this Facility shall allow its intervention in relevant economic areas and particularly promote the links between rural and urban areas.
2024/02/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 79 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. The qualitative measures of Reform Agendas shall be based on the Quadruple innovation helix framework, to guarantee a better impact of the reforms and investments in the societies of the Beneficiaires.
2024/02/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 79 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. The qualitative measures of Reform Agendas shall be based on the Quadruple innovation helix framework, to guarantee a better impact of the reforms and investments in the societies of the Beneficiaires.
2024/02/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 81 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 6
6. The resources referred to in paragraph 2 point (b) may be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the Facility, such as preparatory actions, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, which are required for the management of the Facility and the achievement of its objectives, in particular studies, meetings of experts, trainings, consultations with the Beneficiary authorities, conferences, consultation of local and regional authorities, civil society and stakeholders, information and communication actions, including inclusive outreach actions, and corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, insofar as they are related to the objectives of this Regulation, expenses linked to IT networks focusing on information processing and exchange, corporate information technology tools, as well as all other expenditure at headquarters and Union delegations for the administrative and coordination support needed for the Facility. Finally, expenses may also cover the costs of other supporting activities such as quality control and monitoring of projects or programmes on the ground and the costs of peer counselling and experts for the assessment and implementation of reforms and investments.
2024/02/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 81 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 6
6. The resources referred to in paragraph 2 point (b) may be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the Facility, such as preparatory actions, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, which are required for the management of the Facility and the achievement of its objectives, in particular studies, meetings of experts, trainings, consultations with the Beneficiary authorities, conferences, consultation of local and regional authorities, civil society and stakeholders, information and communication actions, including inclusive outreach actions, and corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, insofar as they are related to the objectives of this Regulation, expenses linked to IT networks focusing on information processing and exchange, corporate information technology tools, as well as all other expenditure at headquarters and Union delegations for the administrative and coordination support needed for the Facility. Finally, expenses may also cover the costs of other supporting activities such as quality control and monitoring of projects or programmes on the ground and the costs of peer counselling and experts for the assessment and implementation of reforms and investments.
2024/02/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 88 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. The design and implementation of the measures under the Reform Agendas shall be developed in partnership with local and regional authorities, industry, univerisities and civil society, and shall promote their institutional capacity to guarantee the ownership of the reforms and the impact of the investments.
2024/02/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 88 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. The design and implementation of the measures under the Reform Agendas shall be developed in partnership with local and regional authorities, industry, univerisities and civil society, and shall promote their institutional capacity to guarantee the ownership of the reforms and the impact of the investments.
2024/02/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 90 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3
3. Macro financial stability, sound public financial management, transparency, mutual trust between the different levels of governance and oversight of the budget are general conditions for payments that have to be fulfilled for any release of funds, as well as the capacity of national or sub-national authorities to manage funding programmes irrespective of their level of development.
2024/02/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 90 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3
3. Macro financial stability, sound public financial management, transparency, mutual trust between the different levels of governance and oversight of the budget are general conditions for payments that have to be fulfilled for any release of funds, as well as the capacity of national or sub-national authorities to manage funding programmes irrespective of their level of development.
2024/02/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 93 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) the arrangements for the active partnership of the relevant levels of governance, industry, universities and civil society, effective monitoring, reporting and evaluation of the Reform Agenda by the Beneficiary, including the relevant indicators set out in paragraph 2;
2024/02/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 93 #

2023/0397(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) the arrangements for the active partnership of the relevant levels of governance, industry, universities and civil society, effective monitoring, reporting and evaluation of the Reform Agenda by the Beneficiary, including the relevant indicators set out in paragraph 2;
2024/02/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 17 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) Strengthening the manufacturing capacity of key technologies in the Union will not be possible without a sizeable skilled workforce. However, labour and skills shortages have increased in all sectors including those considered key for the green and digital transition and endanger the rise of key technologies, also in the context of demographic change. Therefore, it is necessary to boost the activation of more people to the labour market relevant for strategic sectors, in particular through the creation of jobs and apprenticeships for young, disadvantaged persons, in particular, young people not in employment, education or training. There is also need to find effective solutions in enforcing employment policies for the long-term unemployed and marginalized groups in such a way that they will be able to get out a qualified workforce out of these communities. Fostering cooperation and social dialogue with companies are indispensable. Such support will complement a number of other actions aimed at meeting the skills needs stemming from the transition, outlined in the EU Skills Agenda.45 _________________ 45 Communication on a European Skills Agenda for sustainable competitiveness, social fairness and resilience, COM(2020) 274 final.
2023/09/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 17 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) Strengthening the manufacturing capacity of key technologies in the Union will not be possible without a sizeable skilled workforce. However, labour and skills shortages have increased in all sectors including those considered key for the green and digital transition and endanger the rise of key technologies, also in the context of demographic change. Therefore, it is necessary to boost the activation of more people to the labour market relevant for strategic sectors, in particular through the creation of jobs and apprenticeships for young, disadvantaged persons, in particular, young people not in employment, education or training. There is also need to find effective solutions in enforcing employment policies for the long-term unemployed and marginalized groups in such a way that they will be able to get out a qualified workforce out of these communities. Fostering cooperation and social dialogue with companies are indispensable. Such support will complement a number of other actions aimed at meeting the skills needs stemming from the transition, outlined in the EU Skills Agenda.45 _________________ 45 Communication on a European Skills Agenda for sustainable competitiveness, social fairness and resilience, COM(2020) 274 final.
2023/09/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 41 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) In order to extend support possibilities for investments aimed at strengthening industrial development and reinforcement of value chains in strategic sectors, the scope of support from the ERDF should be extended by providing for new specific objectives under the ERDF, without prejudice to the rules on eligibility of expenditure and climate spending as set out in Regulation (EU) 2021/106055 and Regulation (EU) 2021/105856 . In strategic sectors, it should also be possible to support productive investments in enterprises other than SMEs, which can make a significant contribution to the development of less developed and transition regions, as well as in more developed regions of Member States with a GDP per capita below the EU average. Managing authorities are encouraged to promote the collaboration between large enterprises and local SMEs, supply chains, innovation and technology ecosystems, especially those which enforces the employment of long-term unemployed and marginalised groups through their corporate social responsibility strategies. This would allow reinforcing Europe’s overall capacity to strengthen its position in those sectors through providing access to all Member States for such investments, thus counteracting the risk of increasing disparities. _________________ 55 Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 laying down common provisions (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 159). 56 Regulation (EU) 2021/1058 on the European Regional Development Fund and on the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 224, 24.6.2021, p. 31).
2023/09/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 41 #

2023/0199(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) In order to extend support possibilities for investments aimed at strengthening industrial development and reinforcement of value chains in strategic sectors, the scope of support from the ERDF should be extended by providing for new specific objectives under the ERDF, without prejudice to the rules on eligibility of expenditure and climate spending as set out in Regulation (EU) 2021/106055 and Regulation (EU) 2021/105856 . In strategic sectors, it should also be possible to support productive investments in enterprises other than SMEs, which can make a significant contribution to the development of less developed and transition regions, as well as in more developed regions of Member States with a GDP per capita below the EU average. Managing authorities are encouraged to promote the collaboration between large enterprises and local SMEs, supply chains, innovation and technology ecosystems, especially those which enforces the employment of long-term unemployed and marginalised groups through their corporate social responsibility strategies. This would allow reinforcing Europe’s overall capacity to strengthen its position in those sectors through providing access to all Member States for such investments, thus counteracting the risk of increasing disparities. _________________ 55 Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 laying down common provisions (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 159). 56 Regulation (EU) 2021/1058 on the European Regional Development Fund and on the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 224, 24.6.2021, p. 31).
2023/09/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 242 #

2023/0135(COD)

-1. Member States shall invest in building an effective public administration consisting of motivated and skilled civil servants as a prerequisite for a country´s sound management and key driver of growth.
2023/10/16
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 246 #

2023/0135(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall take measures, including creating strong fiscal institutions, to ensure the highest degree of transparency and accountability in public administration and public decision-making with a view to prevent corruption.
2023/10/16
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 12 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
(25) Directives 2014/23/EU, 2014/24/EU and 2014/25/EU already allow contracting authorities and entities awarding contracts through public procurement procedures to rely, in addition to price or cost, on additional criteria for identifying the most economically advantageous tender. Such criteria concern for instance the quality of the tender including social, environmental and, innovative and inclusive characteristics. When awarding contracts for net-zero technology through public procurement, contracting authorities and contracting entities should duly assess the tenders’ contribution to sustainability and resilience as well as to territorial cohesion, creation of job opportunities for under-represented and socially vulnerable groups, inclusivness in relation to a series of criteria relating to the tender’s environmental sustainability, innovation, system integration, social impacts and to resilience.
2023/06/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 13 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
(26) Social sustainability criteria can already be applied under existing legislation and can include working conditions and collective bargaining in line with the European Pillar of Social Rights in line with Articles, 30 (3) of Directive 2014/23/EU, 18 (2) of Directive 2014/24/EU and 36 (2) of Directive 2014/25/EU. Contracting authorities should pay greater attention to socially responsible procurement and thus contribute to social sustainability by taking the appropriate measures to ensure that in the performance of public contracts economic operators comply with applicable obligations in the fields of social and labour law established by Union law, national law, collective agreements or by the international environmental, social and labour law provisions listed in Annex X of Directive 2014/23/EU, Annex X of Directive 2014/24/EU and Annex XIV of Directive 2014/25/EU43 . _________________ 43 Commission Notice "Buying Social - a guide to taking account of social considerations in public procurement (2nd edition)", C(2021) 3573 final.
2023/06/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 14 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
(32) The weighting of criteria on the sustainability, resilience, territorial cohesion and cresilienceation of equal opportunties to all contribution of the tender in relation to public procurement procedures is without prejudice to the possibility for contracting authorities and contracting entities to set a higher threshold for the criteria relating to environmental sustainability and innovation, in line with Article 41 (3) and Recital 64 of Directive 2014/23/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council50 , Article 67 (5), Article 36 of Directive 2014/24/EU and Article 82 (5) of Directive 2014/25/EU. _________________ 50 Directive 2014/23/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the award of concession contracts (OJ L 94, 28.3.2014, p. 1).
2023/06/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 15 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
(35) Households and final consumers are an essential part of the Union’s demand for net-zero technologies final products and public support schemes to incentivize the purchase of such product by households, in particular for vulnerable low- and lower middle-class income households and consumers, are important tools to accelerate the green transition. For many, access to finance is the key. In order for these groups to make it more accessible, the Member States should create citizens friendly mechanism that would ease the financial and administrative burden placed on them. They should also invest in raising awareness and better communication to reach out these groups. The socially vulnerable groups who are living at risk of poverty should also not be left behind. The special assistance should be provided within the holistic approach using the join schemes combining the State aid and EU funds.Under the solar rooftop initiative announced in the EU solar strategy52 , Member States should for instance set-up national programmes to support the massive deployment of rooftop solar energy. In the REPowerEU plan, the Commission called Member States to make full use of supporting measures which encourage switching to heat pumps. Such support schemes set up nationally by Member States or locally by local or regional authorities should also contribute to improving the sustainability and resilience of the EU net-zero technologies. Public authorities should for instance provide higher financial compensation to beneficiaries for the purchase of net-zero technology final products that will make a higher contribution to resilience in the Union. Public authorities should ensure that their schemes are open, transparent and non-discriminatory, so that they contribute to increase demand for net-zero technology products in the Union. Public authorities should also limit the additional financial compensation for such products so as not to slow down the deployment of the net-zero technologies in the Union. To increase the efficiency of such schemes Member States should ensure that information is easily accessible both for consumers and for net-zero technology manufacturers on a free website. The use by public authorities of the sustainability and resilience contribution in schemes targeted at consumers or households should be without prejudice to State aid rules and to WTO rules on Subsidies. _________________ 52 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions : EU Solar Energy Strategy, COM(2022) 221 final, 18.05.2022.
2023/06/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 58 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
(iii) it puts into place measures to attract, upskill or reskill a workforce required for net-zero technologies, including through apprenticeships, in close cooperation with social partners; pays attention to social considerations, promotes inclusivness, contributes to better territorial cohesion by creating job equal opportunities to all, including socially vulnerable groups
2023/06/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 102 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The tender’s sustainability and resilience contribution shall be based on the following cumulative criteria which shall be objective, transparent, inclusive and non- discriminatory:
2023/06/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 103 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3
3. Contracting authorities and contracting entities shall give the tender’s sustainability and resilience contribution a weight between 15% and 30% of the award criteria, without prejudice of the application of Article 41 (3) of Directive 2014/23/EU, Article 67 (5) , Article 36 of Directive 2014/24/EU or Article 82 (5) of Directive 2014/25/EU for giving a higher weighting to the criteria referred to in paragraph 2, points (a) and (b).
2023/06/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 104 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. where applicable, the tender’s contribution to territorial cohesion, job creation and equal opportunities;
2023/06/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 106 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty and Article 4 of Directive 2018/200173 and in line with the Union’s international commitments, when deciding to set up schemes benefitting households or consumers which incentivise the purchase of net-zero technology final products listed in the Annex, Member States, regional or local authorities, bodies governed by public law or associations formed by one or more such authorities or one or more such bodies governed by public law, shall design them in such a way as to promote the purchase by beneficiaries of net-zero technology final products with a high sustainability and resilience contribution as referred in Article 19(2), by providing additional proportionate financial compensation. No one should be left behind, those in needs should have also benefit from net-zero technology. _________________ 73 Directive 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources
2023/06/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 110 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) develop and deploy credentials, including micro-credentials, to facilitate the transparency of skills acquired and enhance the transferability between jobs and the cross-border mobility of the workforce, and to promote matching with relevant jobs through tools such as the European Employment Services (EURES) network and EURAXESS., promote equal opportunities and encourage greater participation of long term uneployed and socially disadvantaged groups in upskilling and reskilling
2023/06/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 117 #

2023/0081(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) promote adequate working conditions in jobs in net-zero technology industries, the activation of youth, women and seniors, socially vulnerable groups, long term uneployed to the labour market for net- zero technology industries, and the attraction of skilled workers from third countries, and thereby achieve a more diverse workforce;
2023/06/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 22 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) In order to ensure the sustainability of increased raw material production, new raw materials projects should be implemented sustainably. To that end, the Strategic Projects receiving support under this Regulation should be assessed taking into account international instruments covering all aspects of sustainability highlighted in the EU principles for sustainable raw materials31 , including ensuring environmental protection, socially responsible practices, including respect for human rights such as the rights of women, and transparent business practices, boosting social, economic and territorial cohesion, also by creating employment opportunities for under-represented and socially disadvantaged groups. Projects should also ensure engagement in good faith as well as comprehensive and meaningful consultations with local communities, including with indigenous peoples. To provide project promoters with a clear and efficient way of complying with this criterion, compliance with relevant Union legislation, international standards, guidelines and principles or participation in a certification scheme recognised under this Regulation should be considered sufficient. _________________ 31 European Commission, Directorate- General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, EU principles for sustainable raw materials, Publications Office, 2021, https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2873/27875
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 56 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
(43) The Union has, in many of its regions, a legacy of raw materials extraction and thus substantial amounts of extractive waste on closed facilities which, due to their only recent rise in economic importance, have generally not been analysed for critical raw materials potential. The recovery of critical raw materials from extractive waste facilities has the potential to create economic value and employment in historical mining regions, which are often affected by deindustrialisation and decline. The lack of attention to, that deepen regional disparities and inequalities. The lack of attention to social and economic aspects and information as such on critical raw materials content, especially on closed waste facilities, constitutes a key barrier to greater use of the critical raw materials potential of extractive waste. also for territorial cohesion.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 64 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 54
(54) The Union has concluded Strategic Partnerships covering raw materials with third countries in order to implement the 2020 Action Plan on Critical Raw Materials. In order to diversify supply, these efforts should continue. To develop and ensure a coherent framework for the conclusion of future partnerships, the Member States and the Commission should, as part of their interaction on the Board, discuss and ensure coordination on, inter alia, whether existing partnerships achieve the intended aims, the prioritisation of third countries for new partnerships, the content of such partnerships and their coherence and potential synergies between Member States' bilateral cooperation with relevant third countries. The Union should seek mutually beneficial partnerships with emerging market and developing economies, in coherence with its Global Gateway strategy, which contribute to the diversification of its raw materials supply chain as well as add value in the production in these countries. When prioritising the new partnerships with third countries, specific attention should be paid to human rights. conflict- resolution and regional stability.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 131 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) an estimate of the project’s potential for quality job creation and the project’s needs in terms of skilled workforce as well as upskilling and reskilling, using social procurement clause, whenever possible, focusing on creation of employment opportunities for under-represented and socially disadvanted groups, especially in regions that face challenges in this sense.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 2 #

2023/0008(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) To achieve the targets of the European Green Deal, the development and evaluation of effective policies require enhanced statistics relating to the energy use and efficiency of housing, detailed geographical data on the distribution of the population (including people in informal housing) as well as deeper studies of the relationship between population and housing. With the COVID-19 pandemic the need for reliable, high frequency and timely statistics on deaths in the Union was manifested. While data needs were met with a voluntary data collection from Member States to the Commission (Eurostat), the Union needs an adequate mechanism for mandatory collection of such data within the European Statistical System (ESS) with the necessary frequency, timeliness and detail.
2023/04/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 3 #

2023/0008(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) The evaluation of existing statistics25 on the population and housing censuses in the Union, statistics on international migration flows, migrant stocks and acquisitions of citizenship and demography statistics has shown that the current legal framework comprising Regulations (EC) No 862/200726 , (EC) No 763/200827 and (EU) No 1260/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council has led to significant overall improvements of statistics compared to the 2005 situation without the current legal framework in force. That framework, however, does not capture adequately the scale of informal housing and has potential for a lack of coherence and comparability, which should be addressed. __________________ 25 SWD(2023)13. 26 Regulation (EC) No 862/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 July 2007 on Community statistics on migration and international protection and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 311/76 on the compilation of statistics on foreign workers (OJ L 199, 31.7.2007, p. 23). 27 Regulation (EC) No 763/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 on population and housing censuses (OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 14).
2023/04/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 6 #

2023/0008(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
(30) When data sharing entails processing of personal data according to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council37 or Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, the principles of purpose limitation, data minimisation, storage limitation and integrity and, confidentiality and impartiality should be fully applied. In particular, data sharing mechanisms based on privacy enhancing technologies that are specifically designed to implement these principles should be preferred over direct data transmission. __________________ 37 Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) (OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 1).
2023/04/25
Committee: REGI
Amendment 14 #

2023/0008(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
(20) Member States and the Commission (Eurostat) should have sustainable access to the widest possible range of data sources to produce European statistics on population and housing of high quality and in a cost-effective manner. Those data sources should, however also contain the data related to people hard to survey and to capture in their national statistics, such as homeless people, people living in informal settings etc. In this regard, it is crucial that national statistical authorities get timely access and are able to use promptly the administrative data owned by public administrations at national, regional and local level, in accordance with Article 17a of Regulation (EC) No 223/2009. For example, statistics on energy efficiency of buildings can be based on administrative data relating to the issuance of energy certificates of buildings under Directive 2010/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council31 . The national statistical institutes also need to be involved in decisions concerning the design and redevelopment of relevant administrative data sources to ensure that they can be further reused for compilation of official statistics. _________________ 31 Directive 2010/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 May 2010 on the energy performance of buildings (OJ L 153, 18.6.2010, p. 13).
2023/06/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 7 #

2022/2198(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for the EU to adopt a comprehensive strategy for virtual worlds, building on the strengths of its industry to overcome the hardware and software challenges, while harnessing and promoting the innovation and progress of the video game industry; relevant sectors such as the video game industry, including technologies such as VR, XR, game engines, haptics, which are key building blocks for digital skills and for the metaverse(s);
2023/06/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 11 #

2022/2198(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls for the EU to create and foster a more hospitable environment for the technology industry through, among others, a correct and comprehensive digital education for students;
2023/06/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 18 #

2022/2198(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls for the EU to ensure sufficient investments in the field of digital education in order to promote the development of critical thinking users in the digital world; underlines the importance of granting support to teachers and educators in the process of equipping students with the necessary knowledgebase to safely navigate through the virtual worlds;
2023/06/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 19 #

2022/2198(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Member States and EU institutions to prioritise STEAM education and enhancing digital skills, including a range of skills and know-how for writing, design, artistic creation, digital development, publishing, all of which are key for the building of metaverses;
2023/06/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 20 #

2022/2198(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Calls on the Member States and EU institutions to ensure that the upskilling of teachers is prioritised and that, throughout the EU, teachers must benefit from pedagogical training to ensure they have the right skills needed to become digitally competent and proficient with technology;
2023/06/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 21 #

2022/2198(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Emphasises the necessity to better counteract the phenomenon of cyberbullying, both by awareness raising campaigns and implementation of more accurate controls in cyberbullying-prone environments;
2023/06/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 22 #

2022/2198(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Regrets the difficulty generally encountered by individuals and SMEs in the tech and digital sector in obtaining access to bank credit;
2023/06/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 23 #

2022/2198(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. Notes with regret that European citizens are often unprepared and fall prey to the dangers of online illegal activities;
2023/06/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 29 #

2022/2198(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses the importance of safeguarding the physical and mental health of European citizens from the negative effects often caused by excessive use of social media and other tools accessible through metaverses, including, among others, the development of addiction and psychological or eating disorders;
2023/06/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 33 #

2022/2198(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. States that virtual worlds can significantly impact education and research by transforming how we acquire knowledge; stresses that metaverses can allow for better visualisation of educational content, increased possibilities for collaboration between learners and enhancedducators, as well as being a form of promoting distance and lifelong learning;
2023/06/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 37 #

2022/2198(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Welcomes the progress made in the field of artificial intelligence; notes nonetheless that AI still represents an unreliable and often problematic instrument for knowledge sourcing activities, especially in the context of production of socially or culturally relevant texts such as academic or legislative works;
2023/06/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 39 #

2022/2198(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Raises concerns regarding the data sourcing process of AI instruments used for the production of art works when mimicking and reproducing techniques, colour composition or brushstrokes of notable works of art;
2023/06/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 45 #

2022/2198(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recognises the importance of multilateral fora in topics of global significance such as this, and encourages the Commission to take a coordinated approach with the Member States as regards contributing to important international standardisation efforts, such as ‘The Metaverse Standards Forum’, as well as other related initiatives within the OECD and other international organisations such as the ITU and ISO;
2023/06/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 48 #

2022/2198(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Insists that copyright in European works of art must remain European, including in relation to the digitalisation of works of art and relevant material, including, but not restricted to, digitalisation carried out by industries outside the EU; discourages economic speculation in this field;
2023/06/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 53 #

2022/2198(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls on the Commission to preserve European artistic heritage and European virtual artistic heritage, comprising of newly generated elements as well as elements of artistic heritage replicated or, in any way, transposed to the metaverse;
2023/06/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 57 #

2022/2198(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Calls on the Commission to ensure the protection of the intellectual property of digitised European landscape, which must remain European;
2023/06/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 59 #

2022/2198(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6d. Underlines that the value of markets in which European products are universally recognised as being of the highest standards, such as art and fashion, are in constant growth in the metaverse; stresses the importance of safeguarding the reputation for high quality and standards of these European products;
2023/06/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 17 #

2022/2194(INL)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E
E. Whereas the Commission issued a proposal for a regulation on a mechanism to resolve legal and administrative obstacles in a cross-border context (‘ECBM proposal’) in 2018; however since then new challenges of unprecedented nature had emerged, such as BREXIT, COVID pandemic or war in Ukraine with an impact on cross-border context that should be reflectd in its new amended version;
2023/06/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 20 #

2022/2194(INL)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that, in order to face variousing recent trends on intra EU-labour mobility that is obviously interlinked with cross border mobility, as well as the demographic challenges, and their ever-closer consequences, the Union needs to step up its efforts to address persisting cross-border legal and administrative obstacles in the broader context of cohesion through a far more efficient cooperation of border region authorities as well as a new effective instrument;
2023/06/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 31 #

2022/2194(INL)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that a Union-wide coordination framework is needed to ensure cohesion of the Union and to provide all border regions with a long- awaited solution that allows them to remove obstacles that require a higher degree of efforts and cooperation between the Member States concerned while complying with the subsidiarity principle;
2023/06/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 41 #

2022/2194(INL)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that regional and local authorities are key players and therefore they should be more involved in a meaningful and inclusive way in the formulation of measures aimed at removing cross-border obstacles that also significantly contribute to territorial cohesion;
2023/06/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 17 #

2022/2188(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that there is untapped potential for EU-UK subnational cooperation in areas of mutual interest, such as immigration, social mobility – including of military personnel and assets, the sustainable management of the North Sea, the Channel and the Irish Sea, andeducation, climate action; stresses the need, digitalisation and so on; stresses the need for creating synergies, to support initiatives for bilateral and multilateral cooperation between EU and UK regions, such as the Straits Committee, possibly through a specific EU interregional cooperation fund, provided that the UK Government financially contributes to the fund;
2023/06/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 23 #

2022/2188(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines the importance of quantifying the effects, including the social impact of the TCA at regional level in order to adopt tailored measures for the most impacted regions and communities;
2023/06/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 54 #

2022/2188(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Recalls the shared objective of both parties to maintain close cooperation on bilateral border management, surveillance arrangements, and exchange on operational information to detect and prevent irregular migration at the border between EU and the UK; welcomes close cooperation with Europol and Eurojust; Expresses its concern at the unprecedented rise in the number of irregular interceptions in the Channel using commercial trucks; welcomes the strong commitment by EU and the UK to strengthen cooperation on critical operational and strategic migration challenges including the situation in the Channel;1a _________________ 1a https://emnbelgium.be/news/eu-and-uk- agree-increase-cooperation-curb-illegal- migration-english-channel
2023/06/08
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 57 #

2022/2188(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Recalls the importance of cross- border connectivity by air, by road and by sea; notes the need for coordinated approach to irregular migration to maintain highest levels of security but not hinder with the provision of goods and services; is concerned by the provisions of Clandestine Entrant Civil Penalties Scheme and the amendment of Carriers’ Liability Regulations from 13 February 2023; regrets the disproportionate fine system for EU hauliers, truck drivers and companies especially in cases where the migrant interceptions are unknown; calls on both parties to find balanced solution in future deliberations;
2023/06/08
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 4 #

2022/2170(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that the EU’s cohesion policy funds aimed at territorial, economic and social cohesion remain the main EU investment instruments and are crucial for supporting the transition towards climate neutrality while providing investments in green technologies, guaranteeing high- quality employmentducation and employment, as well as reskilling and upskilling opportunities in the regions;
2023/06/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 14 #

2022/2170(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the concept of a ‘just transition’, considering it a unique principle that must permeate all aspects of the transition to climate neutrality; emphasizes that there is no one-size-fits- all solution and that the support for a just transition shall be adapted to the local and regional circumstances, natural conditions and specific characteristics and needs of given regions; notes that an ambitious, and comprehensive just transition is needed to address the unintended distributional effects of the green transition, such as greater regional inequalities; highlight, as well as other challenges that regions may face as a result, such as unemployment, depopulation and brain drain; underlines that the Just Transition Fund (JTF) is a key cohesion policy instrument supporting regions impacted by the transition towards a net- zero economy, including notably former coal-mining and steel-producing regions, and suggests expanding and broadening the JTF’s scope to include also other industrial sectors and regions; that are equally affected by the green transition;
2023/06/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 23 #

2022/2170(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that social impact investment (SII) is no substitute for public social spending; notes, however, that SII can complement cohesion funds in tackling the challenges encountered on the path towards climate neutrality, provided it has a measurable social effect on greater inclusion, equalitycoping with demographic changes, equality, skills and employment; underlines that any adjustment of the legal, regulatory and economic framework for SII must meet these requirements;
2023/06/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 27 #

2022/2170(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the green transition has a strong gender dimension, with women tending to be under-represented in green jobs and men tending to be more affected by the disappearance of carbon-intensive jobs; underlines, therefore, the need for a gender perspective, as well as on older generations and other people in vulnerable situation, such as Roma; underlines, therefore, the need for a gender equality, respect for fundamental rights and equal opportunities to ensure greater inclusion of these groups, when designing and implementing all transition policies to avoid deepening the divides within local labour markets;
2023/06/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 30 #

2022/2170(INI)

4a. Highlights that one of the main focus of just transition should be to foster entrepreneurship and create employment opportunities for young people in carbon- intensive regions, so as to support their sustainable development and prevent depopulation and brain drain;
2023/06/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 31 #

2022/2170(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Remains convinced that a just transition has the potential to not only convert the EU into a successful net-zero economy, but also make it a global model for this existentially necessary transformation; highlights that cohesion policy is an essential tool on the path towards a net-zero economy and believes that the debate on the future of EU cohesion policy, including funding for 2028-2035, must be guided by i.a. the need to assist the Member States on this path; underlines in this respect that in the face of green transition and challenges arising thereof the future cohesion policy needs solid and appropriate funding.
2023/06/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 8 #

2022/2149(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas Accredited European Schools (AES) are schools which are not a part of the network of European Schools organised by the intergovernmental organisation ‘The European Schools’1a; whereas their purpose is different than the original one of the European Schools; _________________ 1a https://www.eursc.eu/Documents/2019- 12-D-12-en-1.pdf
2023/04/18
Committee: CULT
Amendment 11 #

2022/2149(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas the ESS, in combining the educational systems of Member States – through parallel language sections – with a strong European dimension, multilingual education and a focus on science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics, as well as pedagogical innovations, represents a laboratory for educational reformsource of experience which has not been sufficiently used, including for the creation of a European Education Area (EEA);
2023/04/18
Committee: CULT
Amendment 15 #

2022/2149(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas one of the core aims of the ESS schools system is to facilitate easy transfer to and from national educational systems; whereas the success in this regard vary across different language sections;
2023/04/18
Committee: CULT
Amendment 20 #

2022/2149(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas it is the responsibility of the ESS to cater for all languages equally so as to promote linguistic and cultural diversity; whereas, however, some smaller languages have experienced disadvantages due to a lack of designated language sections;
2023/04/18
Committee: CULT
Amendment 22 #

2022/2149(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas the Commission plays an important role in the ESS and the scope thereof needs to be broadened, given that its involvement is currently limited to human resources and budgetary matters, leaving the equally important educational aspects out of the equation; as well as the Commission’s role in representing the institutions acting as employers out of the equation, the Commission should have the means to adequately protect the rights of the families of the Union for whom the schools have been set up, and therefore the scope of the Commission’s role needs to be broadened;
2023/04/18
Committee: CULT
Amendment 36 #

2022/2149(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F
F. whereas parents play a key role in school life, such as in delivering extracurricular activities and providing transport and other services and the Statute of the European schools gives parents a say also with regard to pedagogical questions and all issues of school life, their contribution and role should be adequately recognised;
2023/04/18
Committee: CULT
Amendment 47 #

2022/2149(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H
H. whereas the lack of accountability of some host countries, coupled with decisions taken by the schools’ administration which are responsible for providing and maintaining school buildings, has led to serious issues, especially in Brussels; whereas these issues have had profound repercussions on the standard of education and organisational aspects, as well as on the safety, security and well-being of students and staff alike;
2023/04/18
Committee: CULT
Amendment 53 #

2022/2149(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the need for a critical, in- depth assessment of all aspects of the ESS, and for reform to future-proof the system and ensure that it serves as a model for the exchange of good practices across educational systems; , believes that more can be done to ensure that pupils can successfully move back to their home countries and continue studies without any impediments; notes, however, that this is not always the case, with reports across various language sections that pupils returning home have not attained the required academic progress and, as a consequence, are required to repeat a school year;
2023/04/18
Committee: CULT
Amendment 65 #

2022/2149(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Believes that a placement should be guaranteed for every pupil whose parents or legal guardians have satisfied the criteria for enrolment in the ESS; notes that currently, this is not always the case;
2023/04/18
Committee: CULT
Amendment 70 #

2022/2149(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for increased accountability around the ESS, tighter parliamentary scrutiny and control, and improved visibility and understanding of the ESS and the European Baccalaureate in the Member States; including with a view to maintaining its recognition for granting non-discriminatory University admission in the Member States under the Convention defining the Statute of the European Schools;
2023/04/18
Committee: CULT
Amendment 80 #

2022/2149(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Insists on the need to streamline and increase the flexibility of the BoG’s decision-making and action, including through an alternative voting system, to enable the BoG to better respond to the needs of schools; calls for clear responsibilities, annualtransparent and accurate external communication on decision- making, periodic performance appraisals, and training and development plans for all senior and middle management staff, including structured induction, at central and school levels;
2023/04/18
Committee: CULT
Amendment 85 #

2022/2149(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the BoG to: a) clarify the applicability of primary and secondary EU legislation to the ESS; b) amend the staff regulations and the General Rules of the European Schools, including to explicitly clarify the competences of the Complaints Board vis-à-vis national courts; and c) put in place an independent ombudsperson to address complaints about maladministration and mediate in conflicts ensuring that there is no gap in legal protection, c) put in place a mechanism to address complaints about maladministration and mediate in conflicts and d) develop a code of administrative good conduct covering the OSGES and each Schools’ management;
2023/04/18
Committee: CULT
Amendment 87 #

2022/2149(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Notes with concern that parents or legal guardians are implicitly discouraged from pursuing a contentious appeal of a decision by the Central Enrolment Authority (CEA) due to legal fees involved; is concerned, therefore, that decisions by CEA may have led to situations where pupils were wrongly denied a placement;
2023/04/18
Committee: CULT
Amendment 96 #

2022/2149(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Requests thatInsists on the Member States to finally meet their obligations vis-à-vis the ESS in full, particularly with regard to the secondment of qualified teachers and the provision of adequate infrastructure (suitable premises, maintenance thereof and upgrades thereto), and calls for a binding system of direct financial contributions to ensure greater flexibility for both the ESS and the Member States;
2023/04/18
Committee: CULT
Amendment 97 #

2022/2149(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Is concerned about the overcrowding of some ESS schools in Brussels; notes that this has an adverse affect on pupils’ wellbeing whereby their academic, recreational and other needs are not properly met; notes that the schoools’ growth often disproportionally impacts smaller language sections;
2023/04/18
Committee: CULT
Amendment 108 #

2022/2149(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the BoG to urgently resolve ongoing teacher shortages and ensure a stable and fair employment situation for all by retaining staff and reducing turnover, thereby avoiding a brain drain; calls, in this regard, for a strengthened employment package for seconded and locally recruited staff alike, with competitive remuneration, more equal salaries for nursery, primary and secondary teachers, clarity about employment status and stability, continuous professional development (CPD) and further career prospects in and beyond the ESS;
2023/04/18
Committee: CULT
Amendment 116 #

2022/2149(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Calls for a degree of autonomy to be ensured for teachers and schools alike, for additional middle management posts focused on high-quality teaching methodologies and curricula to be introduced at schools, and for all recruitment procedures to be more transparent and open; calls to consider establishing the framework for professional-pedagogical development, furthermore, for an urgent review of the enrolment arrangements and school fees, and for the full potential of the AES to be exploited, including to address overcrowding;
2023/04/18
Committee: CULT
Amendment 120 #

2022/2149(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Calls for an urgent review of the enrolment policies and emphasises the importance of the sibling rule; expresses concerns about the fact that siblings are often placed in different schools in Brussels; notes that this leads not only to inconveniences for the families involved, but has prevented growth in already small language sections;
2023/04/18
Committee: CULT
Amendment 124 #

2022/2149(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the BoG to strengthen educational and pedagogical standards by: a) creating a task force with relevant pedagogical expertise drawn from open, transparent and regular consultation with stakeholders by mid-2024 to review and update the quality assurance approach put in place as part of the 2009 European Schools reform; b) introducing an enhanced and accountable inspection regime, including permanent chief inspectors, subject-specific inspections and follow-up processes that include AES; c) reinforcing the role of the OSG’s Pedagogical Development Unit and the Joint Teaching Committee; and d) ensuring ESS participation in EU programmes and initiatives such as the Erasmus+ Teacher Academies and the EEA;
2023/04/18
Committee: CULT
Amendment 132 #

2022/2149(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Calls foron the Member States to use the full potential of experienced ESS teachers to become trainers and mentors in national systems and emphasises the role that should be played by the ESS in establishing a European teachers’ module, to be included in the initial training of teachers across the EU;
2023/04/18
Committee: CULT
Amendment 138 #

2022/2149(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Requests the BoG and the OSG to boost inclusion and improve educational opportunities, including after-school activities for all students, with a focus on class size, teacher-to-children ratio and better catering for students with particular educational needs, including by considerably increasing the number of educational and psychological support staff in place and the provision of orientation and mentorship services, requests the BoG and the OSG to develop a strategy to allow for ad-hoc support for teachers and children with particular educational needs, in particular in nursery and primary;
2023/04/18
Committee: CULT
Amendment 151 #

2022/2149(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Requests the BoG and the OSG to develop and implement overreaching and harmonised whole-school anti-bullying programmes outlining a clear sanctioning system for all class levels, from nursery to secondaire, which promote peer support systems and involve active and well- trained teachers and parents, to foster a safe learning environment in which no form violence is allowed, and sanctions are clearly enforced;
2023/04/18
Committee: CULT
Amendment 154 #

2022/2149(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Insists on the need to deliver a high-quality educational experience for all students, including those without a language; calls for respect of applicable rules and insists on continuation of small language sections into the secondary cycles as well as ensuring longterm that every EU language has a dedicated section (and SWALS) as a concept becomes unnecessary; calls for an update of existing curricula with a view to further strengthening the link between the ESS system and national schools systems as well as the European dimension, including through the teaching of history and citizenship education, as well as an increase in the number of ‘European Hours’ at all educational levels, with a focus on the importance of European values, heritage and digital and green skills; given that the European Schools always provided for inclusive education, insists on further educate to cultural diversity, including ethical and religious diversity;
2023/04/18
Committee: CULT
Amendment 164 #

2022/2149(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Calls for the establishment of a formal ESS alumni community and the collection of data on students’ paths after graduation, also with a view to strengthening the non-discriminatory acceptance of the European Baccalaureate through mandating the OSG to collect anonymized information on the university education and success of its graduates;
2023/04/18
Committee: CULT
Amendment 172 #

2022/2149(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Asks for the financial contributions from the EU to the ESS to feature asimprovement and transparency of the EU financing to the ESS while recognising the creation of a separate budget line in future EU budgets as one of the options, in order to increase transparency and facilitate parliamentary scrutiny, including under the discharge procedure, and requests that the ESS be included in the development of the EEA;
2023/04/18
Committee: CULT
Amendment 176 #

2022/2149(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Expresses its wish that the ESS will become a beacon for high-quality multilingual and multicultural education in Europe and beyond, demonstrating that being ‘united in diversity’ can also be a living reality in the educational sphere; asks for all stakeholders to work towards that aim, including through enhanced collaboration withwhile using the experience of the AES, whose further inclusion and development are key for the whole sysshould be reevaluatemd;
2023/04/18
Committee: CULT
Amendment 179 #

2022/2149(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Calls for an independent, external expert body to explore and propose alternative governance models, including a review of the Convention defining the Statute of the European Schools and the possibility of replacing the schools’ intergovernmental legal status with a supranational European model; expresses its wish to consider including representatives of the European Parliament in the BoG;
2023/04/18
Committee: CULT
Amendment 9 #

2022/2081(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Warns however that certain Member States present very low absorption rates for the ESI Funds and will be under significant pressure to absorb all the available funds before the closure of the programmes; regrets that the RRF may have led to delays in the implementation of ESI funds; urges to take adequate measures to eliminate the obstacles
2022/12/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 10 #

2022/2081(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that the COVID-19 pandemic continued to have a heavy impact on learners, teachers, young people, cultural professionals and athletes in 2021; therefore, it is instrumental to keep investing in people, developing their social and digital skills, creating education and mobility opportunities, promoting EU values and active citizenship;
2022/12/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 16 #

2022/2081(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. Deplores the delays in the implementation of the Just Transition Fund (JTF); and urges to remedy deficiencies by taking adequate measures.
2022/12/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 8 #

2022/2078(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the EU Space Programme and the Union Secure Connectivity Programme (IRIS2) play an important role in the context of European security and defence and in demonstrating the EU as a credible actor on the international stage;
2023/07/06
Committee: AFET
Amendment 9 #

2022/2078(INI)

Ab. whereas the EU space actions demonstrate tangibly an important contribution to the security of EU citizens and beyond, which no individual Member State could do alone;
2023/07/06
Committee: AFET
Amendment 10 #

2022/2078(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Ac. whereas currently there are neither standards nor specific regulations for the use of Galileo and its dual-use services, secure satellite communications and/or Copernicus services by Civil Protection practitioners in a Disaster situation;
2023/07/06
Committee: AFET
Amendment 69 #

2022/2078(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses the need of raising awareness at EU scale of the importance of using the Galileo Public Regulated Service (PRS) and new Galileo differentiators such as High Accuracy, Authentication Service, Galileo Emergency warning service – and their use by civil and governmental users in a synergetic way with Earth Observation and Secure communications in order to strengthen the operational capacity of the European Union to act in all phases of disaster risk management (natural and man-made disasters);
2023/07/06
Committee: AFET
Amendment 132 #

2022/2078(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on EUSPA to identify and stimulate the combined use of the EU Space Programme components and future Secure Connectivity IRIS2 that are beneficial for the robustness and resilience of Members States’ critical infrastructure;
2023/07/06
Committee: AFET
Amendment 133 #

2022/2078(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Reiterates the need for more uptake of space services by stimulating the adoption of space solutions across a wide range of EU policies, in particular concerning governmental use in the domain of security and defence, and to increase the competitiveness of the EU downstream space industry;
2023/07/06
Committee: AFET
Amendment 157 #

2022/2078(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Welcomes the Union Secure Connectivity Programme (IRIS2) as part of the EU’s space programmes and stresses the importance of strengthening transparency in the governance of all the space programmes through greater empowerment and accountability for all necessary public sector actors; considers this will ensure best use of budget and avoid that EU is dependent on non-EU bodies for the implementation and operation of its space programme and future programmes such as secure connectivity;
2023/07/06
Committee: AFET
Amendment 158 #

2022/2078(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Welcomes the governance approach of Galileo and EGNOS, which is crucial for the good functioning of the EU Space Programme architecture and for the robustness of the system; recalls the importance of extending this unique chain of command and clear division of task to all EU space components;
2023/07/06
Committee: AFET
Amendment 159 #

2022/2078(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 c (new)
18c. Welcomes the development of IRIS2, the EU space-based global ultra- secure communications system, as an important instrument for the security of sensitive digital communications; recalls that continuous efforts should be done to secure the European space activities, in cooperation with the EU Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) and the European Space Agency (ESA);
2023/07/06
Committee: AFET
Amendment 192 #

2022/2078(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Points out that the EU Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) in charge with the provision of commercial and governmental services and the operational security of the satellites systems should continue to reinforce its role in providing strategic autonomy to the EU for the security of the space systems in operations;
2023/07/06
Committee: AFET
Amendment 59 #

2022/2047(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas workers in the CCSI have been significantly affected by the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic;
2022/10/12
Committee: CULT
Amendment 64 #

2022/2047(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G
G. whereas the arts and artistic disciplines are important components of both formal and informal education;
2022/10/12
Committee: CULT
Amendment 118 #

2022/2047(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Welcomes the Pilot Project - Establishing a European Heritage Hub to support a holistic and cost-effective follow-up of the European Year of Cultural Heritage;
2022/10/12
Committee: CULT
Amendment 119 #

2022/2047(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Encourages the Commission to bring forward the legacy of the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018 to support the creation of more partnerships with the private, public and non-profit sectors for the preservation of cultural heritage;
2022/10/12
Committee: CULT
Amendment 148 #

2022/2047(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure the inclusion of the most disadvantaged groups in cultural activities and initiatives;, not only as the passive receivers, but also as the active creators of those activities
2022/10/12
Committee: CULT
Amendment 161 #

2022/2047(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Encourages the Member States to recognise the importance of cultural and artistic activities for the mental health and well-being of young people, at both national and international levels, particularly for disadvantaged young people;
2022/10/12
Committee: CULT
Amendment 188 #

2022/2047(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the establishment of the Culture Moves Europe mobility scheme for professionals in the CCSI; regrets, however, that administrative and, financial and linguistic obstacles to mobility still remain; calls on the Commission and the Member States to eliminate these obstacles;
2022/10/12
Committee: CULT
Amendment 205 #

2022/2047(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Invites the Commission to incorporate cultural heritage as a strategic and crosscutting priority in the Work Plan for Culture 2023-2026;
2022/10/12
Committee: CULT
Amendment 231 #

2022/2047(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Highlights the success of the European Capitals of Culture initiative with respect to the development of cities and regions across the EU and associated countries; reiterates the importance of the European Heritage Label as a project enhancing awareness of the cultural and historical roots of the EU in an innovative way;
2022/10/12
Committee: CULT
Amendment 239 #

2022/2047(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Acknowledges the important contribution of the New European Bauhaus initiative and calls for the inclusion of citizens from socially weaker strata;
2022/10/12
Committee: CULT
Amendment 256 #

2022/2047(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Encourages the Commission, the European External Action Service (EEAS) and the Member States to design their cultural programmes in line with the principles of environmental sustainability and the fight against the climate crisis; highlights the vast contribution that the arts and culture make to raising awareness of these issues, and inspiring positive behavioural change; asks the Commission to set up a special fund for such cultural initiatives through synergies with other dedicated EU programmes, funds and policies;
2022/10/12
Committee: CULT
Amendment 266 #

2022/2047(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Acknowledges digitalisation as a means of maximising the benefits of cultural heritage, noting the need for reskilling of CCSI employees;
2022/10/12
Committee: CULT
Amendment 323 #

2022/2047(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to assist Ukraine in its reconstruction and restoration efforts of damages in the culture and heritage sector caused by Russia’s war against Ukraine;
2022/10/12
Committee: CULT
Amendment 29 #

2022/2046(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to support the co-legislators’ commitment to ensuring that the 2022 European Year of Youth leaves a lasting legacy by also creating a youth assessment tool and examine the impact of EU legislation on young people;
2022/09/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 47 #

2022/2046(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
10. Reiterates its call for a permanent EU news media fund and to support journalists against SLAPPs;
2022/09/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 51 #

2022/2046(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
11. Calls forRegrets that the regulation establishing Horizon Europe to be amended as part of the next revision in order to create a is no coherent and strategic approach to the financing of New European Bauhaus initiative. Highlights the EP report on New European Bauhaus (NEB)call for EUR 500 missllion; c to be dedicated to this programme in the current MFF; Calls on the Commission to propose a new standalone and sufficiently financed EU NEB programme byin the start of the next multiannual financial frameworknew MFF regulation.
2022/09/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 54 #

2022/2046(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Asks the Commission to rebalance the commitment appropriations for Erasmus + and by making annual spending under the MFF equal in order to assure smooth continuation of this EU flagship programme;
2022/09/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 40 #

2022/2038(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to take the necessary measures to prevent any abuse of rights in the application of Article 2(4) of the Directive; including by some Member States when imposing very restrictive requirements for broadcasters which are detriment of a healthy audiovisual media environment and good functioning of EU single market;
2023/01/13
Committee: CULT
Amendment 26 #

2022/2027(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas intellectual property (IP) is central to video games and constitutes a key factor for investments and growth;
2022/05/31
Committee: CULT
Amendment 30 #

2022/2027(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
E a. whereas the Court of Justice of the EU has recognised video games as complex creative works, protected both by the computer programs directive 2009/24 and the copyright directive 2001/29;
2022/05/31
Committee: CULT
Amendment 33 #

2022/2027(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F
F. whereas competitive video gaming, otherwise known e-sports are leagues, competitive circuits, tournaments, or similar competitions where individuals or teams play video games, typically for spectators, either in-person or online, for the purpose of entertainment, prizes, or money; whereas e-sport, could be considered not only part of the video game sector, but also part of the culture, and media and sports sectors, and has clear digital and competitive elements;
2022/05/31
Committee: CULT
Amendment 59 #

2022/2027(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital N
N. whereas e-sport is a massre increasingly popular entertainment activityies, characterised by both a large video game player base and a small number of professional players and teams;
2022/05/31
Committee: CULT
Amendment 83 #

2022/2027(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure that European video game developers have access to new markets, therefore improving dissemination and recognition of European video game content internationally;
2022/05/31
Committee: CULT
Amendment 84 #

2022/2027(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Underlines that national incentives and support for local video game developments, including SMEs should be encouraged and facilitated through a review of the European state aid rules, such as the General Block Exemption Regulation;
2022/05/31
Committee: CULT
Amendment 119 #

2022/2027(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Welcomes the pilot project “Understanding the value of a European Video Games Society” initiated by the European Parliament aiming to develop a better understanding of the video game sector and of its impact on a range of policy areas;
2022/05/31
Committee: CULT
Amendment 135 #

2022/2027(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Welcomes the Council Conclusions on blended learning, to ensure that Europe’s teachers are adequately trained to teach ICT and computational skills and encourages Member States to develop coordinated STEAM curricula to address shortage of digital skills;
2022/05/31
Committee: CULT
Amendment 146 #

2022/2027(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Calls on the Commission to foster interdisciplinary research on video games and e-sports to gain a better understanding of the industry on how to utilise them for the European community and to present the communication on this issue accordingly;
2022/05/31
Committee: CULT
Amendment 162 #

2022/2027(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Encourages the industry, rating agencies and consumer associations to continue awareness-raising campaigns on the PEGI system which proved beneficial in protecting minors;
2022/05/31
Committee: CULT
Amendment 172 #

2022/2027(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Considers that e-sport and traditional sports are different sectors, especially given the fact that video games used for competitive gaming or e-sports belong to a private entity and are played in a digital environment; believes, however, that they may complement each other and promote similar values and skills, such as fair play, teamwork, antiracism and gender equalitygiven that e-sports are a set of practices around the licensed used and communication of video game IP; believes, however, that they may complement each other and promote values such as fair play, non-discrimination, teamwork, solidarity, integrity, inclusivity, antiracism and gender equality, as well as physical activity, while e-sports as video games can contribute to the acquisition of digital competences and skills;
2022/05/31
Committee: CULT
Amendment 190 #

2022/2027(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Encourages partnerships on virtual and e-sports between all relevant stakeholders in order to create new projects that bring added values to athletes and audiences while promoting European values;
2022/05/31
Committee: CULT
Amendment 192 #

2022/2027(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16 b. Recognises the potential of virtual sports for exploring new ways of fan engagement and increasing the level of participation of youth in physical activities;
2022/05/31
Committee: CULT
Amendment 201 #

2022/2027(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to extend the application of the Schengen Cultural Visa to the e- sports personnel and to consider measures to facilitate visa procedures for video game developers coming to the European Union;
2022/05/31
Committee: CULT
Amendment 4 #

2022/2004(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 8 July 2020 on the rights of persons with intellectual disabilities and their families in the COVID-19 crisis,
2022/06/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 5 #

2022/2004(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 b (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 17 September 2020 on the cultural recovery of Europe,
2022/06/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 6 #

2022/2004(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 c (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 22 October 2020 on the future of European education in the context of COVID-19,
2022/06/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 23 #

2022/2004(INI)

B. whereas the overall state of young people’s mental health and well-being has significantly worsened during the pandemic, with problems related to mental health doubling in several Member States compared to pre-crisis levels25 , leading pundits to call this the ‘silent pandemic’ or the ‘pandemic scar’; whereas mental health issues are often difficult to be identified; _________________ 25 https://www.oecd- ilibrary.org/sites/1e1ecb53- en/1/2/2/index.html?itemId=/content/public ation/1e1ecb53- en&_csp_=c628cf9bcf7362d2dc28c91250 8045f6&itemIGO=oecd&itemContentType =book
2022/06/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 31 #

2022/2004(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas it has been observed that 64 % of young people in the 18-34 age group were at risk of depression in spring 202126 and that suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people27 as a result of loneliness, isolation and the lack of educational, employment and, financial, social and life prospects; whereas children and young people with fewer opportunities or from marginalised groups and socially disadvantaged backgrounds have been hit harder by the COVID-19 pandemic, mostly owing to structural inequalities; whereas confinement measures had a particularly negative impact on persons with disabilities; whereas measures taken by governments during exceptional circumstances should always respect the fundamental rights of persons with disabilities and ensure their equal and non-discriminatory access to health care, social services, education ,culture and sports activities; _________________ 26 https://www.statista.com/statistics/1287356 /risk-of-depression-in-europe-2021-by-age 27 UNICEF article ‘The Mental Health Burden Affecting Europe’s Children’ (4 October 2021).
2022/06/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 37 #

2022/2004(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E
E. whereas gender-related differences have an impact on how children and young people have been affected by the pandemic, with girls and young women suffering more from domestic violence, psychosomatic illnesses and mood disorders28 ; whereas the pay gap between men and women further deteriorated during the pandemic affecting women' work-life balance and their financial dependence on their partners, relatives or friends; _________________ 28 European Parliament Flash Eurobarometer: Women in times of COVID-19 (https://europa.eu/eurobarometer/surveys/d etail/2712).
2022/06/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 40 #

2022/2004(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F
F. whereas mental health problems at an early stage of personal development increase the likelihood of mental health issues occurring in adulthood, with far- reaching consequences as regards personal, social and professional development and quality of life;
2022/06/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 44 #

2022/2004(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G
G. whereas closures have reduced the levels of physical fitness in young people to such an extent that currently only one in four 11-year-olds carries out enough physical activity; whereas overweight or obesity increased in children and adolescents during the covid-19 pandemic leading to one in three children being either overweight or obese, and being the leading risk factor for disability and greater morbidity 28a _________________ 28a WHO European Regional Obesity Report 2022 ( https://www.euro.who.int/en/health- topics/noncommunicable- diseases/obesity/publications/2022/who- european-regional-obesity-report-2022 )
2022/06/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 48 #

2022/2004(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H
H. whereas any EU mental health strategy aimed at children and young people must involve their parents and families, youth organisations, youth workers, cultural institutions and sports clubs by providing them with appropriate special training related to handling mental health issues, in order to facilitate a holistic approach and ensure outreach to marginalised and/or disadvantaged groups;
2022/06/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 56 #

2022/2004(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital I
I. whereas scientific data suggests that levels of institutional trust among members of the younger generations have fallen as a result of the way the pandemic has been handledstress and the uncertainty the pandemic has caused; whereas the member states' communication channels handling the pandemic have not been effective in reaching the younger generation and in gaining their trust; whereas special attention needs to be devoted to regaining that trust;
2022/06/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 67 #

2022/2004(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital K
K. whereas the war in Ukraine and the resulting uncertaintiesdevastating financial consequences the EU is facing are expected to have a further negative impact on the mental health of children and young people;
2022/06/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 70 #

2022/2004(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)
L a. whereas grassroots sports were severely affected by the negative consequences of the pandemic with many of them being completely closed for a long time; whereas professional sports clubs are still expected to experience the pandemic’s consequences in both financial terms and human resources in the years to come;
2022/06/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 81 #

2022/2004(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Draws attention to the role played by schools and early childhood education and care institutions in providing the necessary material and psychological support for children and their families, and calls on the Member States to provide sufficient financial support to mainstream education institutions in order to ensure that both the pedagogical and the psychological development of learners is increasingly promoted; underlines especially the role played by teachers and educators in achieving the psychological support and development of children and young people;
2022/06/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 107 #

2022/2004(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines the vital importance of interpersonal relationships among children and young people that constitutes the basis of the process of socialisation and accelerates the sense of belonging; calls, therefore, on the Member States, in the event of future pandemics or other unprecedented situations, to keep all learning environments, whether formal, informal or non-formal in nature, open or in hybrid mode, but not completely closed; calls on the Member States, in cases where special measures are absolutely necessary, to take into account the needs of different age groups and not to apply a one-size-fits- all approach; calls, as a result, on the Member States to take into consideration the different characteristics and needs of educational, cultural, youth and sports activities;
2022/06/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 121 #

2022/2004(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Insists on the need to adequately fund and promote the opportunities offered by programmes such as Erasmus+, Creative Europe and the European Solidarity Corps, to enhance mobility experiences, which are developing useful and necessary social skills for the future personal and professional growth of the younger generation, and increase their accessibility for all, regardless of income, gender, health status and region of origin; calls on the Commission and the Member States to improve the systematic sharing of projects’ outcomes in order to increase their visibility, upscaling and long-term impact;
2022/06/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 150 #

2022/2004(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Urges the Member States, in this context, to ensure the inclusion and take any necessary action for the upscaling of art, music and culture in school curricula, as well as the promotion of play and sports activities in schools, in order to create an inclusive, creative, dynamic and healthy learning environment from an early age and to reduce the risk of psychophysical disorders in adulthood;
2022/06/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 154 #

2022/2004(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to support and adequately fund small local cultural initiatives, sports clubs and leisure facilities to carry out the leisure and informal learning activities that play an essential role in the development and well-being of young people and their families, by providing material and psychological support resources, including for those with fewer economic opportunities; underlines the fact that in disadvantaged and/or rural areas those activities constitute the only opportunity for children and young people to socialise, increase the sense of citizenship and maintain a good level of mental health;
2022/06/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 173 #

2022/2004(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission to take action to ensure that the EU as a whole becomes stronger and more self-reliant, leaving no one behind; points out that it must address the wider structural gaps caused by the lack of digital infrastructure and digital tools in rural and peripheral areas and take into account the possible needs of those areas in the event of future pandemics or any other unprecedented situation;
2022/06/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 182 #

2022/2004(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Urges the Member States to invest in specific policies that respond to local needs in order to close regional gaps and ensure financial support so that the technologies, innovations, learning and support facilities and tools required to continue education and training are available and accessible to all, regardless of their family, social or financial situation and of their place of residence;
2022/06/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 201 #

2022/2004(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Highlights the need to monitor developments in, and the consequences of, technological and digital advances through cooperation and dialogue with experts, educators and representatives of civil society; points out the necessity to critically review possible dangers of the digital advances and its unpredictable consequences;
2022/06/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 212 #

2022/2004(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Calls for the support of grassroots sports and extra-curricular activities , as they have suffered disproportionally the devastating consequences of the covid-19 pandemic; underlines that amateur sports are the basis for sports in professional level and contribute to both personal development and well-being and to the regional development of rural areas; underlines the importance of keeping open and supporting the recovery of professional sports clubs, sports organisations and athletes and calls on the Commission to support them adequately as they play a vital role in the well-being and socialisation of young people;
2022/06/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 221 #

2022/2004(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14 b. Urges the member states to give special attention to marginalised and disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities to grant them equal access to all educational, cultural, youth and sports establishments; Calls on the Commission to address the needs of people with disabilities in the event of future pandemics or unprecedented situations accordingly in order to safeguard an equal and safe access and their maintenance of mental health;
2022/06/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 45 #

2022/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) Whereas, the chaos generated by conflicts, including war in Ukraine as well as migration crisis, has exponentially increased the risk of human trafficking and exploitation, especially of the most vulnerable persons.
2023/07/07
Committee: LIBEFEMM
Amendment 60 #

2022/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
(4) In order to tackle the steady increase of the number and relevance of offences concerning trafficking in human beings committed for purposes other than sexual or labour exploitation, it is necessary to include forced marriage, including those involving children, surrogacy and illegal adoption in the forms of exploitations explicitly listed in the Directive and to ensure that the Member States address within their national legal systems the widest range of forms of exploitation, insofar as these fulfil the constitutive elements of trafficking in human beings.
2023/07/07
Committee: LIBEFEMM
Amendment 132 #

2022/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2011/36/EU
Article 2 – paragraph 3
(1) in Article 2, paragraph 3, “or forced marriage, including those involving children, surrogacy or illegal adoption” is added at the end of the paragraph.
2023/07/07
Committee: LIBEFEMM
Amendment 75 #

2022/0402(CNS)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
(19) The Court of Justice has confirmed that the essential characteristics of Union law have given rise to a structured network of principles, rules and mutually interdependent legal relations linking the Union and its Member States, and its Member States with each other. This legal structure is based on the fundamental premiss that each Member State shares with all the other Member States, and recognises that they share with it, a set of common values on which the Union is founded, as stated in Article 2 TEU. That premiss implies and justifies the existence of mutual trust between the Member States that those values will be recognised taking into account and respecting the principle of subsidiarity.
2023/07/25
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 195 #

2022/0402(CNS)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1
1. ‘parenthood’ meanis the parent- child relationshipcalling of a parent, regulated differently by the legal systems of the member states, ensuring the versatile and harmonious development of the child established in law. It includes the legal status of being the child of a particular parent or parents;
2023/07/25
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 110 #

2022/0398(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) making funds or economic resources available to, or for the benefit of, a designated person, including its family relatives, entity or body in violation of a prohibition by a Union restrictive measure;
2023/05/30
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 113 #

2022/0398(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) failing to freeze without undue delay funds or economic resources belonging to or owned, held or controlled by a designated person, including its family relatives, entity or body in violation of an obligation to do so imposed by a Union restrictive measure;
2023/05/30
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 195 #

2022/0398(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the offence was committed by a public official when performing his or her duties; the high level government officials, including
2023/05/30
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 213 #

2022/0398(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the offender is one of its officials, including high level government officials who acts in his or her official duty;
2023/05/30
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 2 #

2022/0379(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) In the pursuit of cross-border interoperability and the digital public services infrastructure, it is crucial to safeguard the privacy and protection of personal data. The interoperability measures established under this Act should be designed and implemented in a manner that respects the principles of data protection rules.
2023/05/30
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 150 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) State advertising should be understood broadly as covering promotional or self-promotional activities undertaken by, for or on behalf of a wide range of public authorities or entities, including governments, regulatory authorities or bodies as well as state-owned enterprises or other state-controlled entities in different sectors, at national or regional level, or local governments of territorial entities of more than 1 million inhabitants. However, the definition of state advertising should not include emergency messages by public authorities which are necessary, for example, in cases of natural or sanitary disasters, accidents or other sudden incidents that can cause harm to individuals.
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 151 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) State advertising should be understood broadly as covering promotional or self-promotional activities undertaken by, for or on behalf of a wide range of public authorities or entities, including governments, regulatory authorities or bodies as well as state-owned enterprises or other state-controlled entities in different sectors, at national or regional level, or local governments of territorial entities of more than 1 million inhabitants. However, the definition of state advertising should not include emergency messages by public authorities which are necessary, for example, in cases of natural or sanitary disasters, accidents or other sudden incidents that can cause harm to individuals.
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 183 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
(18) Public service media established by the Member States play a particular role in the internal media market, by ensuring that citizens and businesses have access to quality information and impartial media coverage, as part of their mission. They provide a forum for public discussion and a means of promoting broader democratic participation of individuals. That is why, media pluralism can only be guaranteed by a proper political balance in the content of public service media. However, public service media can be particularly exposed to the risk of interference, given their institutional proximity to the State and the public funding they receive., which may expose them to additional vulnerabilities compared to other players in the internal media market to the extent that they threaten their very existence This risk may be exacerbated by uneven safeguards related to independent governance and balanced coverage by public service media across the Union. This situation may lead to biased or partial media coverage, distort competition in the internal media market and negatively affect access to independent and impartial media services. Furthermore, in the absence of harmonised minimum standards, Member States have taken divergent measures that resulted in the fragmentation of the internal media market. This fragmentation may create legal uncertainty and an unfair level playing- field deterring private media services providers from entering the market. It is thus necessary, building on the international standards developed by the Council of Europe in this regard, to put in place legal safeguards for the independent functioning of public service media across the Union. It is also necessary to guarantee that, without prejudice to the application of the Union’s State aid rules, public service media providers benefit from sufficient and stable funding to fulfil their mission that enables predictability in their planning. Preferably, such funding should be decided and appropriated on a multi-year basis, in line with the public service mission of public service media providers, to avoid potential for undue influence from yearly budget negotiations and allows them to maintain a competitive position on the internal media market. Preferably, such funding should be decided and appropriated on the basis of predictable, transparent, independent, impartial and non-discriminatory procedures, on a multi-year basis, in line with the public service mission of public service media providers, to avoid potential for undue influence from yearly budget negotiations. The absence of harmonisation in what concerns the allocation of finances to public service media providers may create an unfair advantage for certain players in the internal media market, including advertisers and thus produce significant distortions to the internal media market. The requirements laid down in this Regulation do not affect the competence of Member States to provide for the funding of public service media as enshrined in Protocol 29 on the system of public broadcasting in the Member States, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 193 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) Audiovisual and audio media services of general interest that play an important role in the opinion-forming of the public have become more difficult to discover and find in the digital environment as commercial objectives determine which media services are offered prominently to recipients. In view of the abundance of information and the increasing use of digital means to access the media, it is key that Member States take effective measures to ensure the appropriate prominence of audiovisual and audio media services of general interest under defined general interest objectives such as media pluralism, freedom of speech, access to reliable information, social cohesion and cultural diversity. To effectively realise these general interest objectives, a Member State should tailor prominence measures to its specific national context and media market. A Member State should identify the services that are considered as general interest in its jurisdiction in a transparent and objective manner.
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 238 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
(24) Without prejudice to the powers granted to the Commission by the Treaties, it is essential that the Commission and the Board work and cooperate closely. In particular, the Board should actively support the Commission in its tasks of ensuring the consistent application of this Regulation and of the national rules implementing Directive 2010/13/EU. For that purpose, the Board should in particular advise and assist the Commission on regulatory, technical or practical aspects pertinent to the application of Union law, promote cooperation and the effective exchange of information, experience and best practices and draw up opinions in agreement withat its own initiative or upon the Commission or upon its request in the cases envisaged by this Regulation. In order to effectively and independently fulfil its tasks, the Board should be able to rely on the expertise and human resources of a secretariat provided by the Commission. The Commission. The secretariat should provide administrative and organisational support to the Board, and help the Board in carrying out its tasks.
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 294 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
(33) To this end, providers of very large online platforms should provide a functionality on their online interface to enable media service providers to declare that they meet certain requirements, while at the same time retaining the possibility not to accept such self-declaration where they consider that these conditions are not met. Providers of very large online platforms may rely on information regarding adherence to these requirements, such as the machine-readable standard of the Journalism Trust Initiative or other relevant codes of conduct. Guidelines by the Commission mayshould be useful to facilitate an effective implementation of such functionality, including on modalities of involvement of relevant civil society organisations in the review of the declarations, on consultation of the regulator of the country of establishment, where relevant, and address any potential abuse of the functionality.
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 334 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
(39) It is also key that the Board is empowered to issue an opinion, on its own initiative or at the Commission’s request, where national measures are likely to affect the functioning of the internal market for media services. This is, for example, the case when a national administrative measure is addressed to a media service provider providing its services towards more than one Member State, or when the concerned media service provider has a significant influence on the formation of public opinion in that Member State. Any media service provider considering to be directly affected by such a measure should be able to request the Board to issue an opinion on such measures.
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 343 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
(41) National regulatory authorities or bodies, as well as press self-regulatory bodies, media experts, civil society organisations and representatives of academia. who have specific expertise in the area of media pluralism, should be involved in the assessment of the impact of media market concentrations on media pluralism and editorial independence where they are not the designated authorities or bodies themselves. In order to foster legal certainty and ensure that the rules and procedures are genuinely geared at protecting media pluralism and editorial independence, it is essential that objective, non-discriminatory and proportionate criteria for notifying and assessing the impact of media market concentrations on media pluralism and editorial independence are set out in advance.
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 355 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
(43) The Board should be empowered to provide opinions on draft decisions or opinions by the designated or involved national regulatory authorities or bodies, where the notifiable concentrations may affect the functioning of the internal media market. This would be the case, for example, where such concentrations involve at least one undertaking established in another Member State or operating in more than one Member State or result in media service providers having a significant influence on formation of public opinion in a given media market. Moreover, where the concentration has not been assessed for its impact on media pluralism and editorial independence by the relevant national authorities or bodies, or where the national regulatory authorities or bodies have not consulted the Board regarding a given media market concentration, but that media market concentration is considered likely to affect the functioning of the internal market for media services, the Board should be able to provide an opinion, upon its own initiative or upon request of the Commission. In any event, the Commission retains the possibility to issue its own opinions following the opinions drawn up by the Board.
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 360 #

2022/0277(COD)

(44) With a view to ensuring pluralistic media markets, the national authorities or bodies and the Board should take account of a set of criteria. In particular, impact on media pluralism should be considered, including notably the effect on the formation of public opinion, taking into account of the online environment. Concurrently, it should be considered whether other media outlets, providing different and alternative content, would still coexist in the given market(s) after the media market concentration in question. Assessment of safeguards for editorial independence should include the examination of potential risks of undue interference by the prospective owner, management or governance structure in the individual editorial decisions of the acquired or merged entity. The existing or envisaged internal safeguards aimed at preserving independence of the individual editorial decisions within the media undertakings involved should also be taken into account. Furthermore, the results of the annual Commission Rule of Law report presented in the chapters on media pluralism as well as the risk assessment made annually by instruments such as the Media Pluralism Monitor should be considered in determining the overall climate for media and the effects of the concentration in question over media pluralism and editorial independence, under these specific conditions. In assessing the potential impacts, the effects of the concentration in question on the economic sustainability of the entity or entities subject to the concentration should also be considered and whether, in the absence of the concentration, they would be economically sustainable, in the sense that they would be able in the medium term to continue to provide and further develop financially viable, adequately resourced and technologically adapted quality media services in the market.
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 362 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Recipients of media services in the Union shall have the right to receive a plurality of quality news and current affairs content, produced with respect for editorial freedom of media service providers, to the benefit of the public discourse.
2023/05/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 372 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States shall respect effective editorial freedom and independence of media service providers. Member States, including their national regulatory authorities and bodies, shall not:
2023/05/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 376 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) interfere in or try to influence in any way, directly or indirectly, editorial policies and editorial decisions by media service providers;
2023/05/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 384 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) detain, sanction, intercept, subject to surveillance or search and seizure, or inspect media service providers or, if applicable, their family members, their employees or their family members, or their corporate and private premises, on the ground that theymedia service providers or their employees refuse to disclose information on their sources, unless and only this is justified by an overriding requirement in the public interest, in accordance with Article 52(1) of the Charter and in compliance with other Union law;
2023/05/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 398 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) deploy spyware or any other intrusive surveillance technologies in any device or machine used by media service providers or, if applicable, their family members, or their employees or their family members, unless the deployment is justified, proportionate and necessary, on a case-by-case basis, on grounds of national security and is in compliance with Article 52(1) of the Charter and other Union law or the deployment occurs in serious crimes investigations of one of the aforementioned persons, it is provided for under national law and is in compliance with Article 52(1) of the Charter and other Union law, and measures adopted pursuant to sub- paragraph (b) would be inadequate and insufficient to obtain the information sought.
2023/05/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 410 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Without prejudice and in addition to the right to effective judicial protection guaranteed to each natural and legal person, Member States shall designate and guarantee an independent authority or body to handle complaints lodged by media service providers or, if applicable, their family members, their employees or their family members, regarding breaches of paragraph 2, points (b) and (c). Media service providers shall have the right to request that authority or body to issue, within three months of the request, an opinion regarding compliance with paragraph 2, points (b) and (c).
2023/05/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 425 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The head of management and the members of the governing board of public service media providers shall be appointed through a transparent, predictable and consistent, open and non-discriminatory procedure and on the basis of transparent, objective, non-discriminatory and proportionate criteria laid down in advance by national law. Selection criteria shall be predictable and consistent for those involved and shall be known no less than 1 year before the planned appointment.
2023/05/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 430 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The duration of their term of office shall be established by national law, and be adequate and sufficient to ensure effective independence of the public media service provider. They may be dismissed before the end of their term of office only exceptionally and on the basis of a clear review mechanism where they no longer fulfil the legally predefined conditions required for the performance of their duties laid down in advance by national law or for specific reasons of illegal conduct or serious misconduct as defined in advance by national law.
2023/05/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 467 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 15
(15) ‘State advertising’ means the placement, publication or dissemination, in any media service, of a promotional or self-promotional message, normally in return for payment or for any other consideration, by, for or on behalf of any national or regional public authority, such as national, federal or regional governments, regulatory authorities or bodies as well as state-owned enterprises or other state-controlled entities at the national or regional level, or any local government of a territorial entity of more than 1 million inhabitants;
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 468 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 15
(15) ‘State advertising’ means the placement, publication or dissemination, in any media service, of a promotional or self-promotional message, normally in return for payment or for any other consideration, by, for or on behalf of any national or regional public authority, such as national, federal or regional governments, regulatory authorities or bodies as well as state-owned enterprises or other state-controlled entities at the national or regional level, or any local government of a territorial entity of more than 1 million inhabitants;
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 488 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Recipients of media services in the Union shall have the right to receive a plurality of news and current affairs content, produced with respect for editorial freedom of media service providers, without any interference from state, to the benefit of the public discourse.
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 495 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Without prejudice to national constitutional laws consistent with the Charter, media service providers providing news and current affairs content shall take measures that they deem appropriate with a view to guaranteeing the independence of individual editorial decisions based on established professional editorial line. In particular, such measures shall aim to:
2023/05/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 503 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) guarantee that editors are free and independent to take individual editorial decisions in the exercise of their professional activity; and
2023/05/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 512 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Without prejudice and in addition to the right to effective judicial protection guaranteed to each natural and legal person, Member States shall designate an independent authority or body to handle complaints lodged by media service providers or, if applicable, their family members, their employees or their family members, and scrutinize the application of the safeguards under the Recommendation, regarding breaches of paragraph 2, points (b) and (c). Media service providers shall have the right to request that authority or body to issue, within three months of the request, an opinion regarding compliance with paragraph 2, points (b) and (c).
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 514 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. The obligations under this Article shall not apply to media service providers that are micro enterprises within the meaning of Article 3 of Directive 2013/34/EU.deleted
2023/05/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 526 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Public service media providers shall provide in an impartial and independent manner a plurality of information and opinions to their audiences, in accordance with their public service mission.
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 531 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that the national regulatory authorities or bodies have adequate financial, human and technical resources to carry out their tasks under this Regulation independently, transparently and without political or any other undue influence.
2023/05/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 542 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States shall ensure that the allocation of financial resources to the public service media providers is conducted through predictable, transparent, independent, impartial and non-discriminatory procedures and on the basis of transparent, objective and proportionate criteria laid down in advance by national law.
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 543 #

2022/0277(COD)

3a. Member States shall appoint an independent authority which, in case of doubt, will issue a non-binding opinion about the amount needed for public service media providers to fulfill the remit as defined by the Member States.
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 546 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall designate one or more independent authorities or bodies in order to monitor compliance with paragraphs 1 to 3 and scrutinize the application of the safeguards under the Recommendation.
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 548 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new)
Article5a Prominence for audiovisual and audio media services of general interest Member States shall take measures to ensure the appropriate prominence of audiovisual and audio media services of general interest. This Regulation, Directives 2010/13/EU and 2000/31/EC and Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 shall not affect the competence of Member States and shall be without effect to existing prominence measures. References to Article 7a of Directive 2010/13/EU as amended by Directive (EU) 2018/1808 shall be read as references to Article 5a of this Regulation.
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 548 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
The Board shall act in full independence, including of any government or other undue influence, when performing its tasks or exercising its powers. In particular, the Board shall be completely autonomous, in the performance of its tasks or the exercise of its powers of any political, governmental or other undue influence when performing its tasks and, neither seek nor take instructions from any government, institution, person or body. This shall not affect the competences of the Commission or the national regulatory authorities or bodies in conformity with this Regulation.
2023/05/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 576 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) whether and if so to what extent their direct or beneficial ownership is held by the government, a state institution, state-owned enterprise or other public body;
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 589 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. National regulatory authorities or bodies established in accordance with Directive 2010/13/ EU shall establish national databases of media ownership. This database shall be publicly available. Where the ownership changes, the media service provider shall update the information without undue delay.
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 589 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. The Board shall have a secretariat, which shall be providith adequate financial resources and independent expertise to carry out tasks outlined byin the Commissis Regulation.
2023/05/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 591 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Media service providers shall update the information made available according to paragraph 1 without any delay of any change to their ownership or control arrangements.
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 592 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. National regulatory authorities or bodies established in accordance with Directive 2010/13/ EU shall establish or supervise national databases of media ownership.
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 599 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. National regulatory authorities or bodies established in accordance with Directive 2010/13/ EU shall establish national databases of media ownership.
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 623 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point e – introductory part
(e) in agreement withAfter informing the Commission, draw up opinions with respect to:
2023/05/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 627 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Heads of the editorial department of a media service provider and journalists shall have the right to refuse to sign off on an article or programme if any part of the content has been modified in disregard with the editorial decision- making processes
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 632 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point f – introductory part
(f) upon request ofagreement with the Commission, draw up opinions with respect to:
2023/05/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 655 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that the national regulatory authorities or bodies have adequate financial, human and technical resources to carry out their tasks under this Regulation. The political and operational independence of national regulatory authorities shall be ensured through independent appointments procedures;
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 656 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Member Sstates shall ensure that the national regulatory authorities or bodies have adequatproportionate and sustainable financial, human and technical resources to carry out their tasks under this Rregulation and guarantee their full independence.
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 659 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member states shall ensure the organisational and functional autonomy of the national regulatory authorities or bodies.
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 664 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
National regulatory authorities or bodies shall hold regular consultations with the representatives of media services providers, civil society organisations, media experts and representatives of academia. The results of these consultations shall be reflected in reports published annually and made publically available.
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 685 #

2022/0277(COD)

1a. In addition to the Board, an advisory body consisting of representatives from the media sector shall be established.The advisory body shall advise the Board on issues related to media pluralism andmedia and press freedom.The advisory body shall consist of one representative of the media sector per Member State. In Member States where self-regulatory media or press councils exist, the media sector representative shall be appointed by the associations of journalists, editors, and civil society organisations that appoint, or nominate in the case of co-regulation, the member of the advisory board. In Member States where no self-regulatory media or presscouncil exists, the media sectorrepresentative shall be appointed by a consortium of journalists, editors, and civil society associations established for this purpose.
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 706 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 6
6. The Board, inmay invite experts and, with the agreement withof the Commission, may invite experts and observers to attend its meetings.
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 716 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. The Board shall organise annual consultations with representatives of the media services providers, civil society representatives, independent media experts and the representatives of academia. The results of these consultations shall be reflected in the preparation of its work programme and main deliverables.
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 721 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. The Board shall coordinate measures by national regulatory authorities or bodies related to the dissemination of or access to media services provided by media service providers established outside the Union that target audiences in the Union where, inter alia in view of the control that may be exercised by third countries over them, such media services prejudice or present a serious and grave risk of prejudice to public security and defenceinterest, security, including information security, and defence, including defence against dangerous disinformation.
2023/05/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 730 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. The Board must include in its working rules a mechanism for assessing the independence of an NRA and, where a NRA fails to meet its obligations for political independence, have the power to take measures including suspension or exclusion from membership.
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 782 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) support the Commission on scrutiny of safeguards under the Recommendation for media companies receiving State and EU funding or contracting State or EU advertising;
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 804 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1
1. Any legislative, regulatory or administrative measure taken by a Member State that is liable to affect the operation of media service providers in the internal market shall be duly justified and proportionate. Such measures shall be reasoned, transparent, objective and non- discriminatory as well as follow the principle of non-regression on EU values in Member States with respect to media freedom and independence.
2023/05/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 810 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3
3. Without prejudice and in addition to its right to effective judicial protection, any media service provider subject to an administrative or regulatory measure referred to in paragraph 1 that concerns it individually and directly shall have the right to appeal against that measure to an appellate body. That body shall be independent of the parties involved and of any external intervention or political pressure liable to jeopardise its independent assessment of matters coming before it. It shall have the appropriate expertise to enable it to carry out its functions effectively and to respond to any appeals timely.
2023/05/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 813 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 4
4. The Board, upon request of the Commission, shall draw up an opinion where a national legislative, regulatory or administrative measure is likely to affect the functioning of the internal market for media services. The opinion shall, where appropriate, include proportionality analysis and can include consultation with national stakeholders. Following the opinion of the Board, and without prejudice to its powers under the Treaties, the Commission mayshall issue its own opinion on the matter. Opinions by the Board and, where applicable, by the Commission shall be made publicly available.
2023/05/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 827 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) Examine the state of media freedom in each Member State and issue an annual report in accordance with Article 15(4a) of this Regulation;
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 831 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The assessment referred to in this paragraph shall provide an independent evaluation of any undue distortions to the media environment and be distinct from the competition law assessments including those provided for under merger control rules. It shall be without prejudice to Article 21(4) of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004, where applicable.
2023/05/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 832 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the impact of the concentration on media pluralism, including its effects on the formation of public opinion and on the diversity and independence of media players on the market, taking into account the online environment and the parties’ interests, links or activities in other media or non-media businesses;
2023/05/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 836 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the safeguards for editorial independence, including the impact of the concentration on the functioning of the editorial teams and the existence of measures by media service providers taken with a view to guaranteeing the independence and adequate quality of individual editorial decisions;
2023/05/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 854 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1
1. In the absence of an assessment or a consultation pursuant to Article 21, the Board, upon request of the Commission, shall draw up an opinion on the impact of a media market concentration on media pluralism and editorial independence, where a media market concentration is likely to affect the functioning of the internal market for media services. The Board shall base its opinion on the elements set out in Article 21(2). The Board may bring media market concentrations likely to affect the functioning of the internal market for media services to the attention of the Commission.
2023/05/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 902 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. PRelevant public authorities, including national, federal or regional governments, regulatory authorities or bodies, as well as state-owned enterprises or other state- controlled entities at the national or regional level, or local governments of territorial entities of more than 1 million inhabitants, shall make publicly available accurate, comprehensive, intelligible, detailed and yearly information about their advertising expenditure allocated to media service providers, which shall include at least the following details:
2023/05/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 957 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Board, in consultation with the Commission, shall draw up a list of criteria that national regulatory authorities or bodies may take into consideration when exercising their regulatory powers over media service providers referred to in paragraph 1. Measures are taken in a necessary and proportionate manner, considering in particular whether the broadcast content, when received on the territory of the EU, is legally commercialized or captured illegally, and received through standard satellite equipment or special equipment.
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 981 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) it is a media service provider within the meaning of Article 2(2); and
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 1063 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 6
6. With a view to facilitating the consistent and effective implementation of this Article, the Commission mayshall issue guidelines to establish the form and details of the declaration set out in paragraph 1.
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 1128 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 4
4. The Board, upon its own initiative or upon request of the Commission, shall draw up an opinion where a national legislative, regulatory or administrative measure is likely to affect the functioning of the internal market for media services. Following the opinion of the Board, and without prejudice to its powers under the Treaties, the Commission may issue its own opinion on the matter. Opinions by the Board and, where applicable, by the Commission shall be made publicly available.
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 1138 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 5
5. Where a national authority or body adopts a measure that affects individually and directly a media service provider and is likely to affect the functioning of the internal market for media services, it shall communicate, at the request of the Board, and where applicable, of the Commission, without undue delay and by electronic means, any relevant information, including the summary of the facts, its measure, the grounds on which the national authority or body has based its measure, and, where applicable, the views of other authorities concerned. Media service providers considering to be directly affected by such measures shall be able to request the Board to issue an opinion on that measure.
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 1139 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 5
5. Where a national authority or body adopts a measure that affects individually and directly a media service provider and is likely to affect the functioning of the internal market for media services, it shall communicate, at the request of the Board, and where applicable, of the Commission, without undue delay and by electronic means, any relevant information, including the summary of the facts, its measure, the grounds on which the national authority or body has based its measure, and, where applicable, the views of other authorities concerned. Media service providers considering to be directly affected by such measures shall be able to request the Board to issue an opinion.
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 1147 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Member States shall providelay down, in their national legal systems, substantive and procedural rules which ensure an assessment of media market concentrations that could have a significant impact on media pluralism and editorial independence. These rules shall:
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 1175 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the safeguards for editorial independence, including the impact of the concentration on the functioning of theindependence of editorial teams and the existence of measures by media service providers taken with a view to guaranteeing the independence of individual editorial decisions;
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 1181 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) the results of the annual Commission Rule of Law Reports and the Media Pluralism Monitor in assessment of any systemic risks to media freedom and media pluralism in the particular Member State
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 1205 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1
1. In the absence of an assessment or a consultation pursuant to Article 21, the Board, upon its own initiative or upon request of the Commission, shall draw up an opinion on the impact of a media market concentration on media pluralism and editorial independence, where a media market concentration is likely to affect the functioning of the internal market for media services. The Board shall base its opinion on the elements set out in Article 21(2). The Board may bring media market concentrations likely to affect the functioning of the internal market for media services to the attention of the Commission.
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 1281 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Public authorities, including national, federal or regional governments, regulatory authorities or bodies, as well as state-owned enterprises or other state- controlled entities at the national or regional level, or local governments of territorial entities of more than 1 million inhabitants, shall make publicly available accurate, comprehensive, intelligible, detailed and yearly information about their advertising expenditure allocated to media service providers, which shall include at least the following details:
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 1283 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Public authorities, including EU instituions, national, federal or regional governments, regulatory authorities or bodies, as well as state-owned enterprises or other state- controlled entities at the national or regional level, or local governments of territorial entities of more than 1 million inhabitants, shall make publicly available accurate, comprehensive, intelligible, detailed and yearly information about their advertising expenditure allocated to media service providers, which shall include at least the following details:
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 1333 #

2022/0277(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(ca) a detailed analysis of the allocation of state advertising;
2023/05/05
Committee: CULT
Amendment 26 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
(1) Information society services have become very important for communication, expression, gathering of information and many other aspects of present-day life, including for children but also for perpetrators of child sexual abuse offences. Digital services have become an irreplaceable tool for today’s children, as information, elements of formal education, social contact and entertainment are increasingly online; whereas digital services can also expose children to risks such as unsuitable content, grooming, and child sexual abuse. Such offences, which are subject to minimum rules set at Union level, are very serious criminal offences that need to be prevented and combated effectively in order to protect children’s rights and well- being, as is required under the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union (‘Charter’), and to protect society at large. Users of such services offered in the Union should be able to trust that the services concerned can be used safely, especially by children. In order to ensure a safer online experience for children and prevent the above-mentioned offences, digital literacy should be recognized as a mandatory skill by Member States and should be included in the school curriculum across the EU.
2022/11/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 28 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) Given the central importance of relevant information society services, those aims can only be achieved by appropriate prevention techniques, improving digital literacy, and ensuring that providers offering such services in the Union behave responsibly and take reasonable measures to minimise the risk of their services being misused for the purpose of child sexual abuse, those providers often being the only ones in a position to prevent and combat such abuse. Tcombat such abuse. In order to alleviate the burden on providers, the measures should also aim to raise awareness amongst parents and children and further develop their digital skills, so that they can detect suspicious behaviours online. Once a child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is reported, the measures taken should be targeted, carefully balanced and proportionate, so as to avoid any undue negative consequences for those who use the services for lawful purposes, in particular for the exercise of their fundamental rights protected under Union law, that is, those enshrined in the Charter and recognised as general principles of Union law, and so as to avoid imposing any excessive burdens on the providers of the services.
2022/11/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 29 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) Given the central importance of relevant information society services, those aims can only be achieved by ensuring that providers offering such services in the Union behave responsibly and take reasonable measures to minimise the risk of their services being misused for the purpose of child sexual abuse, those providers often being the only ones in a position to prevent and combat such abuse. The measures taken should be targeted, carefully balanced and proportionate, so as to avoid any undue negative consequences for those who use the services for lawful purposes, in particular for the exercise of their fundamental rights protected under Union law, that is, those enshrined in the Charter and recognised as general principles of Union law, and so as to avoid imposing any excessive burdens on the providers of the services. To this end, fundamental importance should be attached to ensuring the necessary funding to European programmes and projects which aim to improve digital skills and awareness of risk linked to the digital world, such as “Media literacy for all”.
2022/11/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 32 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) Member States are increasingly introducing, or are considering introducing, national laws to prevent and combat online child sexual abuse, in particular by imposing requirements on providers of relevant information society services. In the light of the inherently cross-border nature of the internet and the service provision concerned, those national laws, which diverge, have a direct negative effect on the internal market. To increase legal certainty, eliminate the resulting obstacles to the provision of the services and ensure a level playing field in the internal market, the necessary harmonised requirements and appropriate prevention techniques should be laid down at Union level.
2022/11/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 34 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
(4 a) To insure full application of the objectives of this Regulation, Member States shall implement prevention strategies and awareness campaigns in their school curriculum and inside educational institutions. Taking into account the data collected by the EU Centre, Coordinating Authorities, relevant law enforcement agencies and existing hotlines across the EU, Member States should elaborate prevention techniques improving digital literacy, by educating children on how to safely surf online and how to recognize signals of cyber grooming. Prevention techniques and awareness campaigns should also target parents. Parents and caregivers shall be informed of the existence and the functioning of digital tools to limit and direct their child’s/children’s experience online and limit access to age- inappropriate or harmful content online.
2022/11/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 39 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) For reasons of consistency and technological neutrality, the term ‘child sexual abuse material’ should for the purpose of this Regulation be defined as referring to any type of material constituting child pornography or pornographic performance within the meaning of Directive 2011/93/EU, which is capable of being disseminated through the use of hosting or interpersonal communication services. At present, such material typically consists of images or videos, without it however being excluded that it takes other forms, especially in view of future technological developments. Close attention should be paid to the development of new technologies and platforms, such as the metaverse. In such platforms child sexual abuse material might be generated and exchanged or child sexual abuse perpetrated through the use of avatars or any other form of virtual identities.
2022/11/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 46 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
(35) The dissemination of child sexual abuse material is a criminal offence that affects the rights of the victims depicted. Victims should thereforehave the right to be forgotten, i.e. the right to request the deletion of child sexual abuse material depicting them. Victims should also have the right to obtain, upon request, from the EU Centre yet via the Coordinating Authorities, relevant information if known child sexual abuse material depicting them is reported by providers of hosting services or providers of publicly available interpersonal communications services in accordance with this Regulation.
2022/11/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 60 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 58
(58) In particular, in order to facilitate the cooperation needed for the proper functioning of the mechanisms set up by this Regulation, the EU Centre should establish and maintain the necessary information-sharing systems. When establishing and maintaining such systems, the EU Centre should cooperate with the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (‘Europol’), national hotlines and national authorities to build on existing systems and best practices, where relevant.
2022/11/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 63 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 60
(60) In the interest of legal certainty and effectiveness, the tasks of the EU Centre should be listed in a clear and comprehensive manner. With a view to ensuring the proper implementation of this Regulation, those tasks should relate in particular to the facilitation of the detection, reporting and blocking obligations imposed on providers of hosting services, providers of publicly available interpersonal communications services and providers of internet access services. However, for that same reason, the EU Centre should also be charged with certain other tasks, notably those relating to the implementation of the risk assessment and mitigation obligations of providers of relevant information society services, the removal of or disabling of access to child sexual abuse material by providers of hosting services, the provision of assistance to Coordinating Authorities, as well as the creation of prevention strategies, generation and sharing of knowledge and expertise related to online child sexual abuse.
2022/11/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 72 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 67
(67) Given its central position resulting from the performance of its primary tasks under this Regulation and the information and expertise it can gather in connection thereto, the EU Centre should also contribute to the achievement of the objectives of this Regulation by serving as a hub for knowledge, expertise and research on matters related to the prevention and combating of online child sexual abuse. The EU center should contribute to the creation of adequate prevention strategies and awareness campaigns on online grooming and dissemination of CSAM, targeting children, parents and educators across the Union. In this connection, the EU Centre should cooperate with relevant stakeholders from both within and outside the Union and allow Member States to benefit from the knowledge and expertise gathered, including best practices and lessons learned.
2022/11/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 78 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 70
(70) Longstanding Union support for both INHOPE and its member hotlines recognises that hotlines are in the frontline in the fight against online child sexual abuse. The EU Centre should leverage the network of hotlines and encourage that they work together effectively with the Coordinating Authorities, providers of relevant information society services and law enforcement authorities of the Member States. The hotlines’ expertise and experience is an invaluable source of information on the early identification of common threats and solutions, as well as on regional and national differences across the Union. Their experience and expertise shall help the EU Centre and Coordinating Authorities to design appropriate prevention techniques and awareness campaigns on online grooming and dissemination of CSAM online.
2022/11/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 82 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 73
(73) To ensure its proper functioning, the necessary rules should be laid down regarding the EU Centre’s organisation. In the interest of consistency, those rules should be in line with the Common Approach of the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on decentralised agencies. In order to complete its tasks, the EU Centre and Coordinating authorities should have the necessary funds, human resources, investigative powers and technical capabilities to seriously and effectively pursue and investigate complaints and potential offenders, including appropriate training to build capacity in the judiciary and police units and to develop new high- tech capabilities to address the challenges of analysing vast amounts of child abuse imagery, including material hidden on the ‘dark web’.
2022/11/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 83 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 74
(74) In view of the need for technical expertise in order to perform its tasks, in particular the task of providing a list of technologies that can be used for detection, the EU Centre should stay consistently updated on technological developments that might lead to the creation of different or unconventional platforms, such as the metaverse, on which child sexual abuse might be perpetrated or child sexual abuse material be generated or exchanged; it should therefore have a Technology Committee composed of experts with advisory function. The Technology Committee may, in particular, provide expertise to support the work of the EU Centre, within the scope of its mandate, with respect to matters related to detection of online child sexual abuse, to support the EU Centre in contributing to a high level of technical standards and safeguards in detection technology.
2022/11/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 85 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 74
(74) In view of the need for technical expertise in order to perform its tasks, in particular the task of providing a list of technologies that can be used for detection, the EU Centre should have a Technology Committee composed of experts with advisory function. The Technology Committee may, in particular, provide expertise to support the work of the EU Centre, within the scope of its mandate, with respect to matters related to prevention and detection of online child sexual abuse, to support the EU Centre in contributing to a high level of technical standards and safeguards in detection technology.
2022/11/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 87 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 76
(76) In the interest of good governance and drawing on the statistics and information gathered and transparency reporting mechanisms provided for in this Regulation, the Commission should carry out an evaluation of this Regulation within fivthree years of the date of its entry into force, and every fivthree years thereafter.
2022/11/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 89 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point e a (new)
(e a) Guidelines on creation of appropriate prevention techniques on cyber grooming and the dissemination of CSAM online, targeting children and parents and empowering them to use digital technologies safely and responsibly.
2022/11/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 97 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. The EU Centre should use these risk assessment reports to prepare and adapt prevention techniques to the attention of Coordinating Authorities across the EU.
2022/11/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 112 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The Coordinating Authority shall be responsible for all matters related to application and enforcement of this Regulation in the Member State concerned, unless that Member State has assigned certain specific tasks or sectors to other competent authorities. The Coordinating Authority shall also be responsible for the coordination and adaptation of prevention techniques, elaborated by the EU Centre. The Coordinating Authority shall generate recommendations and good practices on improving digital literacy and skills amongst the population trough the realization of awareness campaigns on a national level, targeting in particular parents and children on the detection and prevention of child sexual abuse online.
2022/11/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 118 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 7 – point d a (new)
(d a) provide knowledge and experience on appropriate prevention techniques on grooming and the detection and dissemination of CSAM online;
2022/11/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 121 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 4
4. The Coordinating Authorities shall ensure that relevant members of staff have the required qualifications, experience and technical skills to perform their dutin the area of combatting online child sexual abuse. Members of staff shall be offered appropriate trainings in order to continuously improve their understanding of the constantly evolving digital technologies.
2022/11/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 122 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2
2. Coordinating Authorities shall also provide child-friendly mechanisms to submit a complaint under this Article and adopt a child-sensitive approach when handling complaints submitted by children, taking due account of theren with the necessary tools to recognize suspicious behavior and potentially dangerous content online and easily submit a complaint under this Article. Coordinating Authorities shall examine every complaint and adopt a child-sensitive approach taking into account the specificities of all elements of the complaint (website or interpersonal communication service, child's age, maturity, views, needs andspecific concerns).
2022/11/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 123 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1
1. Coordinating Authorities shall cooperate with each other, with national hotlines and any other competent authorities of the Member State that designated the Coordinating Authority, the Commission, the EU Centre and other relevant Union agencies, including Europol, to facilitate the performance of their respective tasks under this Regulation and ensure its effective, efficient and consistent application and enforcement. Coordinating Authorities shall exchange information and best practices on preventing and combatting grooming and child sexual abuse online.
2022/11/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 126 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. The EU Centre shall elaborate appropriate prevention techniques on grooming and child sexual abuse online, based on its knowledge, expertise and achievements, in close cooperation with relevant stakeholders and in line with the Communication of the Commission of 11 May “A Digital Decade for children and youth: the new European strategy for a better internet for kids" (BIK+).
2022/11/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 140 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 3
3. Where necessary for the performance of its tasks under this Regulation, the EU Centre shall carry out, participate in or encourage research, surveys and studies, either on its own initiative or, where appropriate and compatible with its priorities and its annual work programme, at the request of the European Parliament, the Council or the Commission. The collected knowledge (resulting from research, surveys and studies) shall serve as a tool to elaborate prevention techniques on child sexual abuse online to be adapted and implemented by Coordinating Authorities in each Member State.
2022/11/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 142 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 4
4. The EU Centre shall provide the information referred to in paragraph 2 and the information resulting from the research, surveys and studies referred to in paragraph 3, including its analysis thereof, and its opinions on matters related to the prevention and combating of online child sexual abuse to other Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies, Coordinating Authorities, Hotlines, other competent authorities and other public authorities of the Member States, either on its own initiative or at request of the relevant authority. Where appropriate, the EU Centre shall make such information publicly available.
2022/11/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 143 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 5
5. The EU Centre shall develop prevention techniques on the detection of suspicious content and behavior online and shall communicate it to Coordinating Authorities of each Member State, so they could adapt and initiate measures to improve digital literacy and raise awareness amongst parents and educators of the existing digital tools to insure a safe digital environment for children. The EU Centre shall also establish a communication strategy and promote dialogue with civil society organisations and providers of hosting or interpersonal communication services to raise public awareness of and improve and conltine child sexual abuse and measures to prevent and combat suchuously adapt prevention techniques on grooming and online child sexual abuse.
2022/11/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 308 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) In order to achieve the objectives of this Regulation, it should cover providers of services that have the potential to be misused for the purpose of online child sexual abuse. As they are increasingly misused for that purpose, those services should include publicly available interpersonal communications services, such as messaging services and web-based e-mail services, in so far as those service as publicly available. As services which enable direct interpersonal and interactive exchange of information merely as a minor ancillary feature that is intrinsically linked to another service, such as chat and similar functions as part of gaming, image-sharing and video-hosting are equally at risk of misuse, they should also be covered by this Regulation. Online search engines and other artificial intelligence services should also be covered. However, given the inherent differences between the various relevant information society services covered by this Regulation and the related varying risks that those services are misused for the purpose of online child sexual abuse and varying ability of the providers concerned to prevent and combat such abuse, the obligations imposed on the providers of those services should be differentiated in an appropriate mannerand targeted manner. Considering the fundamental importance of the right to respect for private life and the right to protection of personal data, as guaranteed by the Charter of Fundamental Rights, nothing in this regulation should be interpreted as prohibiting or compromising the integrity and confidentiality of end-to-end encrypted content and communications.
2023/07/28
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 333 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
(16) In order to prevent and combat online child sexual abuse effectively, providers of hosting services and providers of publicly available interpersonal communications services should take effective and reasonable measures to mitigate the risk of their services being misused for such abuse, as identified through the risk assessment. Providers subject to an obligation to adopt mitigation measures pursuant to Regulation (EU) …/… [on a Single Market For Digital Services (Digital Services Act) and amending Directive 2000/31/EC] may consider to which extent mitigation measures2022/2065 may consider to which extent mitigation measures adopted to comply with that obligation. Mitigation measures necessary for the fulfilment of the obligations in this regulation may include the design of online interfaces or parts thereof with the highest level of privacy, safety and security for children by default, the adoapted to comply with that obligation, which may includeation of standards for protection of children, participation in codes of conduct for protecting children, targeted measures to protect the rights of the child, including age verification and-appropriate parental control tools, may also. Enabling flagging and/or notifying mechanisms and self-reporting functionalities, where possible with the use of AI, shall serve to address the risk identified in the specific risk assessment pursuant to this Regulation, and to which extent further targeted mitigation measures may be required to comply with this Regulation.
2023/07/28
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 353 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
(20) With a view to ensuring effective prevention and fight against online child sexual abuse, when mitigating measures are deemed insufficientthe provider refuses to cooperate by putting in place the mitigating measures aimed to limit the risk of misuse of a certain service for the purpose of online child sexual abuse, the Coordinating Authorities designated by Member States under this Regulation should be empowered to request, as a measure of last resort, the issuance of detection orders. In order to avoid any undue interference with fundamental rights and to ensure proportionality, that power should be subject to a carefully balanced set of limits and safeguards. For instance, considering that child sexual abuse material tends to be disseminated through hosting services and publicly available interpersonal communications services, and that solicitation of children mostly takes place in publicly available interpersonal communications services, it should only be possible to address detection orders to providers of such services. Such detection orders shall be issued with regards to the technical capacity of the provider, and shall in no way be intrepreted as prohibiting, or compromising the integrity and confidentiality of, end-to-end encrypted content and communications.
2023/07/28
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 373 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
(23) In addition, to avoid undue interference with fundamental rights and ensure proportionality, when it is established that those requirements have been met and a detection order is to be issued, it should still be ensured that the detection order is targeted and specifiedjustified, proportionate and related only to an identifiable part of the specific service, user or group of users, as well as targeted and limited in time so as to ensure that any such negative consequences for affected parties do not go beyond what is strictly necessary to effectively address the significant risk identified. This should concern, in particular, a limitation to an identifiable part or component of the service where possible without prejudice to the effectiveness of the measure, such as specific types of channels of a publicly available interpersonal communications service, or to specific users or specific groups of users, to the extent that they can be taken in isolation for the purpose of detection, as well as the specification of the safeguards additional to the ones already expressly specified in this Regulation, such as independent auditing, the provision of additional information or access to data, or reinforced human oversight and review, and the further limitation of the duration of application of the detection order that the Coordinating Authority deems necessary. To avoid unreasonable or disproportionate outcomes, such requirements should be set after an objective and diligent assessment conducted on a case-by-case basis.
2023/07/28
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 383 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
(26) The measures taken by providers of hosting services and providers of publicly available interpersonal communications services to execute detection orders addressed to them should remain strictly limited to what is specified in this Regulation and in the detection orders issued in accordance with this Regulation. In order to ensure the effectiveness of those measures, allow for tailored solutions, remain technologically neutral, and avoid circumvention of the detection obligations, those measures should be taken regardless of the technologies used by the providers concerned in connection to the provision of their services. Therefore, this Regulation leaves to the provider concerned the choice of the technologies to be operated to comply effectively with detection orders and should not be understood as incentivising or disincentivising the use of any given technology, provided that the technologies and accompanying measures meet the requirements of this Regulation. That includes the use ofIn accordance with Article 6a, nothing in this regulation shall be interpreted as prohibiting, or compromising the integrity and confidentiality of, end-to-end encryptied con technology, which is an important tool to guarantee the security and confidentiality of the communications of users, including those of childrennt or communications through client-side scanning with side- channel leaks or other measures by which the provider of a hosting service or a provider of interpersonal communication services provides third party actors with access to the end-to-end encrypted content and communications. When executing the detection order, providers should take all available safeguard measures to ensure that the technologies employed by them cannot be used by them or their employees for purposes other than compliance with this Regulation, nor by third parties, and thus to avoid undermining the security and confidentiality of the communications of users.
2023/07/28
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 389 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26 a (new)
(26a) End-to-end encryption is an essential tool to guarantee the security, privacy and confidentiality of the communications between users, including those of children. Any weakening of the end-to-end encryption's effect could potentially be abused by malicious third parties. Nothing in this Regulation should therefore be interpreted as prohibiting or compromising the integrity and confidentiality of end-to-end encrypted content and communications. As compromising the integrity of end-to-end encrypted content and communications shall be understood the processing of any data, that would compromise or put at risk the integrity and confidentiality of the aforementioned end-to-end encrypted content. Nothing in this regulation shall thus be interpreted as justifying client-side scanning with side-channel leaks or other measures by which the provider of a hosting service or a provider of interpersonal communication services provide third party actors access to the end-to-end encrypted content and communications.
2023/07/28
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 651 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b – indent 4 a (new)
- functionalities enabling age- appropriate parental controls, including with the use of AI;
2023/07/28
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 653 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b – indent 4 b (new)
- functionalities enabling self- reporting, including with the use of AI;
2023/07/28
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 695 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The provider, where applicable, shall assess, in a separate section of its risk assessment, the voluntary use of specific technologies for the processing of personal and other data to the extent strictly necessary to detect, to report and to remove online child sexual abuse material from its services. Such voluntary use of specific technologies shall under no circumstances undermine the integrity and confidentiality of end-to-end encrypted content and communcations.
2023/07/28
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 862 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) take reasonable measures to prevent child users from accessing the software applications in relation to which they have identified a significant risk of use of the service concerned for the purpose of the solicitation of children; or where:
2023/07/28
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 864 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i (new)
i) the developer of the software application has decided and informed the software application store that its terms and conditions of use do not permit child users,
2023/07/28
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 865 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii (new)
ii) the software application has an appropriate age rating model in place, or
2023/07/28
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 866 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii (new)
iii) the developer of the software application has requested the software application store not to allow child users to download its software applications.
2023/07/28
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 875 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 a (new)
Article6a End-to-end encrypted services Nothing in this Regulation shall be interpreted as prohibiting or compromising the integrity and confidentiality of end-to-end encrypted content and communications. As compromising the integrity of end-to-end encrypted content and communcations shall be understood the processing of any data that would compromise or put at risk the integrity and confidentiality of the content and communications in the end- to-end encryption. Nothing in this regulation shall thus be interpreted as justifying client-side scanning with side- channel leaks or other measures by which the provider of a hosting service or a provider of interpersonal communications services provides third party actors access to the end-to-end encrypted content.
2023/07/28
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 1017 #

2022/0155(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1
The Coordinating Authority of establishment when requesting the issuance of detection orders, and the competent judicial or independent administrative authority when issuing the detection order, shall, in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, target and specify it in such a manner that the negative consequences referred to in paragraph 4, first subparagraph, point (b),2 remain limited to what is strictly necessary, justifiable and proportionate to effectively address the significant risk referred to in point (a) thereof, and limit the detection order to an identifiable part or component of a service, such as a specific channel of communication or a specific group of users identified with particularity for which the significant risk has been identified. In accordance with Article 6a, no such detection order shall be interpreted as prohibiting, or compromising the integrity and confidentiality of, end-to-end encrypted content and communications.
2023/07/28
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 69 #

2022/0117(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
(4) The purpose of this Directive is to provideensure proper functioning of the judicial system by providing protection to natural and legal persons who engage in public participation on matters of public interest, in particular journalists and human rights defenders, against court proceedings, which are initiated against them with the sole purpose of deterring to deter them from public participation (commonly referred to as strategic lawsuits against public participation or ‘SLAPPs’). Such court proceedings may be considered as abusive by the relevant judicial body handling the initial claim against the person engaging in public participation on matters of public interest. The safeguards laid down in this Directive should be complementary to the ongoing media literacy programmes and awareness rising campaigns throughout the EU, informing citizens of the existent threats, abuses and remedies to such attacks on the proper functioning of the judicial system.
2023/03/09
Committee: CULT
Amendment 74 #

2022/0117(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 a (new)
(4 a) It should be also noted that public participation may not always be conducted in good faith. The dissemination of fake news or disinformation should not be protected under this Directive. Bearing in mind the continuously evolving digital environment and the possibilities to spread, copy and influence the public opinion, the concept of public participation on matters of public interest should be assessed on a case-by-case basis. In case where there is a legitimate concern by the court that the defendant may be part of a targeted hybrid attack or a disinformation campaign, the safeguards laid down in the current Directive should not be applicable.
2023/03/09
Committee: CULT
Amendment 75 #

2022/0117(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
(5) An independent, impartial, professional and responsible media is a cornerstone of democracy. There is a pressing need to maintain the independence of the media from political and economic pressure, such as the one used through SLAPPs. Journalists play an important role in facilitating public debate and in the imparting and reception of information, opinions and ideas. It is essential that they conduct their journalistic activities in good faith and that they are afforded the necessary space to contribute to an open, free and fair debate and to counter disinformation, information manipulation and interference. Journalists should be able to conduct their activities effectively to ensure that citizens have access to a plurality of views in European democracies.
2023/03/09
Committee: CULT
Amendment 85 #

2022/0117(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
(8) A healthy and thriving democracy requires that people are able to participate actively in public debate without undue interference by public authority or other powerful actors, be they domestic or foreign. In order to secure meaningful participation, people should be able to access reliable information, which enables them to form their own opinions and exercise their own judgement in a public space, where in which different views can be expressed freely. Therefore, media literacy programmes and anti- disinformation campaigns should be an essential instrument for Member States to protect their citizens against undue interference in the public debate. Legal professionals, handling cases related to public participation of individuals acting on matters of public interest, should be offered adequate trainings on how to effectively identify an abuse of procedure in the detriment of the defendant, who is considered acting on a matter of public interest.
2023/03/09
Committee: CULT
Amendment 90 #

2022/0117(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
(9) To foster this environment,a healthy and thriving democracy it is important to protect journalists and, human rights defenders from court proceedings against public participation. Such court proceedings are not initiated for the purpose of access to justice, but to silence public debate typically using harassment and intimidation, any private or public entity acting in public interest, or indirectly participating in such actions, from court proceedings aimed to silence them on a particular matter of public interest. Such court proceedings may be considered as abusive in case there is a legitimate suspicion by the competent judicial body that they are not initiated for the purpose of access to justice, but to exploit procedural instruments in order to silence public debate.
2023/03/09
Committee: CULT
Amendment 93 #

2022/0117(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 9 a (new)
(9 a) Digitalization has profoundly changed the media landscape with new ways to access, share or retrieve online news items. Currently accessibility of online material where public participation in debate over matters of public matters occurs on the internet and often transcends national borders and it has become increasingly difficult to locate and estimate the scope of online media coverage in the remit of only Member State. It is therefore important to assess the localisation of public participation in the digital environment in the broadest sense possible
2023/03/09
Committee: CULT
Amendment 94 #

2022/0117(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 9 b (new)
(9 b) Media literacy programmes are an essential tool to foster a thriving democratic public debate and public participation. In order to prevent the misuse of the existing procedural safeguards, an emphasize should be put on proper training and upskilling of legal professionals dealing with SLAPP cases, taking fully into account the established case-law of the European Court of Human Rights.
2023/03/09
Committee: CULT
Amendment 95 #

2022/0117(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 9 c (new)
(9 c) While respecting the editorial freedom of journalists and the media, Member States should encourage awareness-raising activities for the benefit of journalists and other media actors, on the importance of acting in accordance with journalistic, legal or other professional ethics as a prevention tool against SLAPPs. Member States should also develop or facilitate the development of wider awareness-raising strategies and measures aimed at the general public that focus on SLAPPs and their harmful impact.
2023/03/09
Committee: CULT
Amendment 111 #

2022/0117(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
(19) Activities of a person or entity in the public eye or of public interestublic figure are also matters of public interest to which the public may legitimately take an interest in. However, there is no legitimate interest involved where the sole purpose of a statement or activity concerning such a person or entity is to satisfy the curiosity of a particular audience regarding the details of a person’s private life.
2023/03/09
Committee: CULT
Amendment 112 #

2022/0117(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
(20) Abusive cCourt proceedings typmay be considered as abusive by the competent judiciall authority when they involve litigation tactics used in bad faith such as delaying proceedings, causing disproportionate costs to the defendant in the proceedings or forum shopping. TIn these tactics are used by the claimant for other purposes than gaining access to justice. Such tactics are often, although not always,cases where the claimant is in a significantly more influential position than the defendant, who is acting on a matter of public interest, it may be considered that the claimant doesn’t primarily seek to benefit from his basic right to access to justice. Such proceedings may be combined with various forms of intimidation, harassment or threats.
2023/03/09
Committee: CULT
Amendment 117 #

2022/0117(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 22
(22) A matter should be considered to have cross-border implications unless both parties are domiciled in the same Member State as the court seised. Even where both parties are domiciled in the same Member State as the court seised, a matter should be considered to have cross-border implications in two other types of situations. The first situation is where the specific act of public participation concerning a matter of public interest at stake is relevant to more than one Member State. That includes for instance public participation in events organised by Union institutions, such as appearances in public hearings, or statements or activities on matters that are of specific relevance to more than one Member State, such as cross-border pollution or allegations of money laundering with potential cross- border involvement. The second situation where aA matter should also be considered to have cross-border implications is when the claimant or associated entities have initiated concurrent or previous court proceedings against the same or associated defendants in another Member State. These two types of situations take into consideration the specific context of SLAPPs.
2023/03/09
Committee: CULT
Amendment 121 #

2022/0117(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 23 a (new)
(23 a) Bearing in mind that victims of ongoing and closed SLAPP cases may be subjected to financial burden, psychological pressure and other types of threats and intimidation, Member States should develop and oversee the implementation of support programmes, including a comprehensive range of necessary support measures, such as legal, financial, psychological and practical ones. There should also be a proper State reaction to the threats to the security and physical integrity of victims. Such support programmes should be developed respecting the specificity of the claim, the matter of public interest in question and of the specific situation of the victim.
2023/03/09
Committee: CULT
Amendment 150 #

2022/0117(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Directive provides safeguards against manifestly unfounded or abusive court proceedings in civil matters, with cross- border implications, brought against natural and legal persons, in particular journalists and human rights defenders, on account of their engagement in public participation on matters of public interest.
2023/03/09
Committee: CULT
Amendment 155 #

2022/0117(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
1. ‘public participation’ means any statement or activity by a natural or legal person expressed or carried out in the exercise of the right to freedom of expression and information on a matter of public interest, andincluding preparatory, supporting or assisting action directly linked thereto. This includes complaints, petitions, administrative or judicial claims and participation in public hearings;
2023/03/09
Committee: CULT
Amendment 156 #

2022/0117(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part
2. ‘matter of public interest’ means any matterfinancial or regulatory matter, excluding matters of inidividual interest, which affects the public to such an extent that the public may legitimately take an interest in it, in areas such as:
2023/03/09
Committee: CULT
Amendment 159 #

2022/0117(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
(a) fundamental rights, public health, public safety, the environment, or climate or enjoyment of fundamental rights;
2023/03/09
Committee: CULT
Amendment 161 #

2022/0117(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
(b) activities of a person or entity in the public eye or of public interest;deleted
2023/03/09
Committee: CULT
Amendment 162 #

2022/0117(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
(d) allegations of corruption, fraud orriminal offences related to public issues, such as high level corruption, fraud, tax evasion, sexual harassment or any other type of criminality;
2023/03/09
Committee: CULT
Amendment 166 #

2022/0117(COD)

3. ‘abusive court proceedings against public participation’ mean court proceedings brought in relation to public participation that are alleged to be fully or partially unfounded and have as their main purposby the relevant judicial authority and which are suspected to mainly serve to prevent, restrict or penalize public participation. Indications of such a purpose can be:
2023/03/09
Committee: CULT
Amendment 171 #

2022/0117(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c
(c) a legitimate suspicion or proof that intimidation, harassment or threats on the part of the claimant or his or her representatives took part in relation to the subject of the claim.
2023/03/09
Committee: CULT
Amendment 174 #

2022/0117(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. For the purposes of this Directive, a matter is considered to have cross-border implications unless both parties are domiciled in the same Member State as the court seised.where a statement or engagement in public participation is accessible, via electronic or digital means, in more than one Member State
2023/03/09
Committee: CULT
Amendment 175 #

2022/0117(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Where both parties to the proceedings are domiciled in the same Member State as the court seised, the matter shall also be considered to have cross-border implications if: (a) the act of public participation concerning a matter of public interest against which court proceedings are initiated is relevant to more than one Member State, or (b) the claimant or associated entities have initiated concurrent or previous court proceedings against the same or associated defendants in another Member State.deleted
2023/03/09
Committee: CULT
Amendment 176 #

2022/0117(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the act of public participation concerning a matter of public interest against which court proceedings are initiated is relevant to more than one Member State, ordeleted
2023/03/09
Committee: CULT
Amendment 178 #

2022/0117(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the claimant or associated entities have initiated concurrent or previous court proceedings against the same or associated defendants in another Member State.deleted
2023/03/09
Committee: CULT
Amendment 179 #

2022/0117(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall ensure that when court proceedings are brought against natural or legal persons on account of their engagement in public participation on matters of public interest , those persons can apply for:
2023/03/09
Committee: CULT
Amendment 32 #

2021/2255(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A
A. whereas Europe finds itself in a moment of ecological, digital and social transition, which is being accelerated by the economic and social impact of COVID- 19 and geopolitical tensions linked to the war on Ukraine in a context of rising populism and anti-European sentiment; highlights the importance of defining the role that the New European Bauhaus can play in this regard by contributing to the reconstruction of housing, buildings, historical and cultural landmarks in war afflicted areas in Ukraine; notes that the same practice can be used in EU Member States and other partner countries in Europe, notably the Western Balkans and the Eastern and Southern neighbourhood countries;
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 39 #

2021/2255(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas the EU has been responding to the challenges of environmental degradation, climate change and the increasing scarcity of natural resources with far-reaching and ambitious political endeavours such as the European Green Deal, which is driving the quest for renewal and innovation; recalls that, as the ‘soul’ of the European Green Deal, the New European Bauhaus aims to address Europe's spatial and environmental needs in a transdisciplinary, sustainable, inclusive, secure, cultural and aesthetic way; whereas the participation of citizens, professionals, civil society, organisations, institutions and authorities on all levels is vital in achieving the NEB goals;
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 49 #

2021/2255(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas culture is a strategic sector for the EU which helps to bolster its economy, to enable us to live better together and to build democratic and free societies, and yet has been one of the areas hardest hit by the pandemic; whereas the New European Bauhaus can enable further investment in the sector and engage different actors in its implementation on the ground, particularly organisations and SMEs from all regions, including urban, peripheral, less populated, rural, insular, mountainous and remote areas; recalls the importance of respecting geographical balance in this regard and with respect to all objectives of the NEB, including the safety component;
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 65 #

2021/2255(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas architecture, urban and territorial planning, design, the arts, sociology and engineering are complementary and instrumental for building an sustainable and inclusive society; whereas it is important to use an integrated, multilevel and participatory approach in this regard in order to create innovative and space-efficient solutions in line with our green and digital transition;
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 76 #

2021/2255(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E
E. whereas building a better future starts with quality education and training; whereas access to quality education is a fundamental right that needs to be available to every individual; notes that the New European Bauhaus needs to address the issue of accessibility of online learning opportunities to all individuals, including adjusting necessary infrastructure for broadband internet in all areas, such as remote, less populated, rural, peripheral, insular and mountainous areas;
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 77 #

2021/2255(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E
E. whereas building a better future starts with quality education and training; whereas access to quality education is a fundamental right; whereas a high-quality built environment is the result of the work of skilled professionals in the construction sector and creative and cultural industries;
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 91 #

2021/2255(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F
F. whereas cultural heritage is increasingly impacted by climate change and environmental degradation, causing damage to historical and cultural landmarks in all areas; whereas the New European Bauhaus must be used to restore, adapt and protect it for the future, including also safety measures that will protect citizens living in all regions;
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 112 #

2021/2255(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that the historic Bauhaus movement created a paradigm shift in design, architecture and the arts which delivered radical innovation and reflected true cultural and social changes in a progressive artistic and educational context; notes that in these challenging times, the New European Bauhaus can significantly contribute in the same way and positively impact our daily lives by creating real changes on the ground that are complementary with our sustainable goals, without being considered elitist;
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 121 #

2021/2255(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Welcomes the transdisciplinary character and wide objectives of the New European Bauhaus; notes that the ongoing climate change requires a comprehensive and action-based approach; calls on the Commission to further expand the New European Bauhaus by adding the safety component to its framework and policies; underlines that this will significantly improve the initiative and create tangible results by protecting citizens in the event of natural and man-made disasters;
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 130 #

2021/2255(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the New European Bauhaus (NEB) initiative and emphasises that it must primarily focus on improving the quality of people’s lives by transforming the spaces, buildings, cities, regions and territories in which they live, including peripheral urban areas, less populated rural, insular, mountainous and remote areas in the European Union and beyond;
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 136 #

2021/2255(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Underlines the potential that the New European Bauhaus has; encourages the Commission to organise consultations among citizens and institutions to help achieve full implementation of the initiative in Member States and enable better local, regional and national cooperation that will strengthen social and territorial cohesion and assist in carrying out projects that embody NEB objectives; recalls the importance of respecting geographical balance in this regard;
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 139 #

2021/2255(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Calls on the Commission to further broaden the reach of the New European Bauhaus and allow partner countries from the Western Balkans and the rest of Europe to take part in the initiative; reiterates that this will lead to enhanced cooperation and better results in the field; highlights the importance of using pilot projects in this regard, while taking into account geographical balance and all NEB aspects, including the safety component that will ensure protection of citizens in cases of natural and man made disasters;
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 141 #

2021/2255(INI)

3. Recognises the NEB as a creative and interdisciplinary initiative which brings together architecture, design, the arts and science at the forefront of EU policies for the first time, making the European Green Deal a tangible, positive and inclusive experience for all; emphasises the importance of cooperation of all relevant actors in this field; underlines that for true progress and visible impact, the New European Bauhaus also needs to also protect citizens against natural disasters by including a safety component in its objectives; notes that this will enable new and innovative ways of building and guarantee usage of high-quality and resilient building materials;
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 157 #

2021/2255(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Reaffirms that the NEB has the potential to reshape the way European and national policies are conceived and to define the environment of the future by meeting the need for spacbuildings, spaces, regions and territories adapted to new ways of life;
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 162 #

2021/2255(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Acknowledges that, by translating the values of the original Bauhaus to today’s challenges, the NEB aspires to create a cultural movement that contributes to a smarter, more sustainable and more enjoyable living environment;
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 167 #

2021/2255(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises that the NEB must be innovative, accessible, affordable, socially and geographically fair and inclusive and must actively involve EU citizens and community-based organisations in a bottom-up way – from project design to roll-out and evaluation – while avoiding any elitist approaches; calls on the Commission to provide new financing models and underlines the importance of providing clear access to both national and European funding; encourages the Commission to set up focal points in the Member States to help facilitate better implementation of the New European Bauhaus;
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 182 #

2021/2255(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. CWelcomes the innovative and integrated approach that the NEB advocates by proposing the efficient use of space, the restoration and valorisation of historical and cultural heritage, smart energy and environmental solutions; considers that this innovative cultural movement has the potential to position Europe as a global frontrunner in the area of architecture, design, culture, technology and energy efficiency by promoting ways of living better together, which can also be applied beyond the EU;
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 206 #
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 207 #

2021/2255(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Urges the Commission and Member States to raise awareness about this initiative and to improve the coordination between all levels of governance, which should have equitable access to opportunities and fundingcivil societies, organisations and stakeholders from all parts of the European Union, taking into account geographical balance; notes that these actors should have equitable access to both European and national opportunities and funding; highlights the importance of proper and structured funding on EU and national level to support pilot projects, ideas and the implementation of the initiative on the ground;
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 221 #

2021/2255(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to hold regular consultations on the implementation of the New European Bauhaus that will serve as exchanges of good practices and meeting points to raise important issues and suggest improvements that will allow the initiative to extend its reach;
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 226 #

2021/2255(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Calls on the Commission to facilitate dialogues on the New European Bauhaus between Member States and neighbouring countries, including the Western Balkans, in order to spread the initiative beyond EU borders; notes that this will largely benefit all citizens and enable the initiative to reach its full potential and create real, tangible results;
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 237 #

2021/2255(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 – indent 1
- supporting the implementation of key policies; (e.g. Green Deal, environmental, industrial, social and cultural policies);
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 246 #
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 248 #
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 249 #
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 252 #
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 257 #
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 258 #

2021/2255(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 – indent 5 a (new)
- involving local and regional organisations, experts and stakeholders;
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 259 #

2021/2255(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 – indent 5 b (new)
- involving local and regional governments;
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 279 #

2021/2255(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission to make a structured programme and implement the principles of the NEB as an integral part ofin all relevant future legislation and EU policies; encourages Member States to also implement the New European Bauhaus initiative in their national policies;
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 285 #

2021/2255(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Calls, in addition, for specific criteria to be developed for the relevant sectors, in particular construction and architecture, energy, mobility, design, tourism, education and skills, crafts, and the artsculture and arts; reminds that it is crucial to take into account geographical balance in order to allow the New European Bauhaus to spread equally around the EU and beyond;
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 309 #

2021/2255(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. CNotes that the objectives of the New European Bauhaus cannot be carried out without proper funding; calls on the Commission to table a proposal as soon as possible to make the NEB an EU programme by the next MFF; insists that this will require fresh resources with a dedicated and stable budget line; underlines that this new programme must not reduce funding for other programmes nor divert focus from their agreed political priorities;
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 318 #

2021/2255(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to develop a clear plan for attracting public and private investment; encourages the Member States to allocate adequate funding to the NEB through their recovery and resilience plans and the European structural and investment funds; notes that this will further accelerate the proper implementation of the initiative and create tangible results on the ground;
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 321 #

2021/2255(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to develop a clear plan for attracting public and private investment, with a particular focus on promoting female leadership in venture capital and start-ups; encourages the Member States to allocate adequate funding to the NEB through their recovery and resilience plans and the European structural and investment funds;
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 345 #

2021/2255(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Believes that the NEB movement should promote more sustainable, socially inclusive and innovative ways of life based on new models of planning, constructing and inhabiting our built environment in order to suit emerging needs and help to ensure decentquality housing for all citizens;
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 346 #

2021/2255(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Believes that the NEB movement should promote more sustainable, socially inclusive and innovative ways of life based on new models of planning, constructing and inhabiting our built environment in order to suit emerging needs and help to ensure decentquality housing for all;
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 384 #

2021/2255(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Highlights that the NEB could support energy security and efficiency by encouraging investment and incentivising low-tech, low-energy solutions and by focussing on low carbon materials and solutions, and could facilitate the digital transition by improving connectivity to mitigate the digital divide; underlines the importance of the NEB fighting energy poverty through innovative solutions for the building, construction, industrial and materials sectors;
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 417 #

2021/2255(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to connect the NEB to the Renovation Wave, taking advantage of the innovative solutions that the project offers in the comprehensive renovation of our building stock, including with regard to energy efficiency; notes that this will ensure a truly holistic and quality renovation of building stock, including houses and buildings in all areas in line with their specific contexts and surrounding neighbourhood;
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 426 #

2021/2255(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Calls on the Commission to cooperate with Member States in mapping out specific projects in line with geographical balance that can be carried out through the New European Bauhaus; notes that priority needs to be given to urgent situations, f.e. reconstruction of damaged housing caused by earthquakes, floods and other natural disasters;
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 433 #

2021/2255(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Calls on the Commission to take into account geographic balance and EU's rich cultural diversity when creating and implementing New European Bauhaus strategies, events, projects and actions, including winners of the NEB Festival and the NEB Prize;
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 448 #

2021/2255(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Supports the creation of an annual NEB festival and awards; calls for synergies with other relevant European awards and events;
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 465 #

2021/2255(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Encourages all European innovation and research centres, in particular the EIT , to put their expertise at the service of NEB implementation; by directing EIT and its Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs), the Climate Kic and the Creative Industries KIC in particular, to serve NEB objectives, capitalising on its topical expertise and relevant capacities substantiated in the EIT ecosystem;
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 482 #

2021/2255(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
25. Calls on the Commission to create a publicly accessible database of NEB projects to make the results of the initiative more visible and to further develop the NEB based on best practices; encourages the Commission to hold regular meetings with representatives from Member States and partner countries in order to further improve the initiative;
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 491 #

2021/2255(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Welcomes the NEB Prize and the NEB Festival and all events related to it; highlights the importance of organising various events across Europe in order to reach more citizens and raise awareness of the initiative; encourages local, regional, national and European cooperation in this regard;
2022/05/02
Committee: ITRECULT
Amendment 3 #

2021/2251(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls the strong need for culture and education, as the backbone of our democracy, society and economy, to receive support from the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), also with regard to the green and digital transitioniterates the crucial importance that education, culture and sports receive support from the Recovery and Resilience Facility since they play a key role in our daily lives by shaping our identity, creating bonds between generations and deepening our social and democratic participation; recognises how paramount these sectors are for our economies;
2022/02/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 9 #

2021/2251(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Highlights the commitment and efforts of the European Union to protect its economy and the wellbeing of its citizens with the current multiannual budget and the Next Generation EU package; welcomes the Recovery and Resilience Facility that is dedicated to help Member States to mitigate the consequences of the pandemic and continue their sustainable growth towards a digital and climate neutral future;
2022/02/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 14 #

2021/2251(INI)

1 b. Recalls the strong need for the whole cultural, creative, education and sports sectors to be better addresed in NRRPs and receive greater support from the Recovery and Resilience Facility in the following period, in line with their digital and green transition;
2022/02/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 25 #

2021/2251(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights thatUnderlines how deeply the cultural and creative sectors were among those hit first and the hardest by the pandemic and will be the last to recoverhave been affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, particularly given the fact that they are composed mostly of micro, small and medium sized enterprises or organisations;
2022/02/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 31 #

2021/2251(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Highlights the destabilising impact the pandemic has had on education and sports, causing enormous disruption and societal divides in the entire European Union; expresses concern that the education and sports sectors will not be able to recover without focused earmarking and increased support, namely through national recovery and resilience specific planning and through other EU, transnational and national programmes;
2022/02/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 39 #

2021/2251(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Deplores the fact that only 14 Member States have included culture inRecalls that the European Parliament called on Member States to allocate at least 2 % of their NRRF plans; fears that this heterogeneity of public investments leads to recovery at different speeds, causing increased disparities within the EU’s culturPs funds to culture and at least 10 % to education in its Resolution on Cultural Recovery for Europe; regrets the fact that not all Member States included these elements in their national recovery and resilience plans; calls on these Member States to amend their national recosystem and threatening Europe’s cultural diversity; very and resilience plans and dedicate enough funds through short-term and long-term investments;
2022/02/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 44 #

2021/2251(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Welcomes the European Parliament resolution of 10 February 2021 on the impact of COVID-19 on youth and on sport from February 2021 and the European Parliament legislative resolution of 14 December 2021 on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on a European Year of Youth 2022; expresses concern over the impact of the pandemic on mental health and overall wellbeing of citizens, especially young people; calls on the Commission and Member States to foster youth participation in democratic and decision-making processes and provide additional support that will help young people recover from the pandemic and continue their growth on all levels, including personal, social and economic development; notes that young people can largely contribute in creating more resilient and sustainable societies and economies both on European and on national level;
2022/02/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 45 #

2021/2251(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Welcomes the European Parliament resolution of 20 October 2021 on Europe’s Media in the Digital Decade: an Action Plan to Support Recovery and Transformation and the European Parliament resolution of 20 October 2021 on the situation of artists and the cultural recovery in the EU; notes that a more holistic and determined approach is vital for the whole cultural and creative sectors to fully recover and unlock their potential in the following period; highlights that all actors in the cultural and creative ecosystem need to be supported equally in all Member States, including the entire audiovisual, editorial and media sector, as well as independent players and micro, small and medium sized enterprises or organisations;
2022/02/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 49 #

2021/2251(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Welcomes the European Parliament resolution of 15 September 2020 on effective measures to ‘green’ Erasmus+, Creative Europe and the European Solidarity Corps and the European Parliament resolution of 23 November 2021 on EU sports policy: assessment and possible ways forward; stresses the need for additional financial and structural engagement in the education and sports sectors; urges the EU to encourage Member States to implement actions that will further the recovery, strengthening and resilience building at all levels of education and sports and prepare all actors in both sectors for the digital and green future while promoting sustainable development, especially new learning and mobility opportunities and digital learning tools, higher inclusion, cohesion, exchange of practices on European and national level and better monitoring of used funds;
2022/02/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 57 #

2021/2251(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. OpposesCalls on the Commission’s approach to incorporate not strictly cultural interventions such as tourism and energy efficiency of cultural buildings in the calculations, resulting in misleading statistics; calls for a recalculation and reassessment of the data available to improve its approach in data analysis and statistics; notes the importance of accurate reviews that can serve as examples for future plans and strategies;
2022/02/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 66 #

2021/2251(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls previous requests urging the Member States to dedicate at least 2 % of the budget of each national RRF plan to culture and 10 % to education; criticises the fact that these already misleading numbers have been achieved at an aggregated EU level only;deleted
2022/02/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 87 #

2021/2251(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Strongly believes that for the correct implementation of the RRF a special focus should also be given to micro and small organisations, including in rural areasindependent micro, small and medium sized enterprises or organisations, including in rural and remote areas in all Member States; notes that these actors can contribute significantly to our economy if given proper support;
2022/02/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 92 #

2021/2251(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Strongly believes that for the correct implementation of the RRF a special focus should be given to micro and small organisations, including in particular in disadvantaged regions and rural areas;
2022/02/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 113 #

2021/2251(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the need for innovative and sustainable structural reforms targeting education and the cultural and creative sectors, and in particular regarding social security in the latter; regrets that such reforms are planned in only a minority of Member Statesthe cultural, creative, education and sports sectors on local, regional and national level, and in particular regarding social security in the latter; underlines the importance of these reforms not only for these sectors but for the entire economy;
2022/02/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 121 #

2021/2251(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Insists that the Commission calls on Member States to work more closely with key stakeholders, national authorities and agencies and civil societies and to improve their national recovery and resilience plans accordingly to address vital needs of the cultural, creative, education and sports sectors on local, regional and national level;
2022/02/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 143 #

2021/2251(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
8. Calls onEncourages the Commission and Member States to commit to transparency and to examine the possibility of redirecting unused or saved RRF resources to culture, education, youth, sports and media; keeping in mind specific needs of every part of those sectors; notes that a tailored approach will benefit all actors in the culture, education, youth, sports and media ecosystems;
2022/02/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 156 #

2021/2251(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
9. Urges the Commission and thto advise Member States to extend the continuous involvement of stakeholders to the implementation and monitoring of the RRF plansin monitoring the implementation of their national recovery and resilience plans and propose other actions and short-term and long-term measures that will address current and future challenges; notes that this kind of cooperation with Member States will create tangible, sustainable, social and economic benefits both at national and European level.
2022/02/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 25 #

2021/2209(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to develop methodologies and guidelines that enhance the ability of its aid projects to reach girls by tackling barriers to quality, safe and inclusive education and training at all levels and by supporting the collection of disaggregated data, by gender and age, to better tailor responses to different subgroups of learners; stresses the importance of greater cooperation and involvement of children´s parents in this process;
2021/12/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 51 #

2021/2209(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the importance of vocational education and training, particularly for children in third countries, to help them find stable work and give them and their families a reason to finish school. Calls for the interventions to be implemented in order to make technical and financial support as effective and relevant as possible.
2021/12/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 19 #

2021/2202(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
F a. whereas some border regions are facing unprecedented critical infrastructure challenges related to the refugee crisis caused by Russia's ongoing military aggression in Ukraine. The new post-COVID situation also contributes to their vulnerability;
2022/05/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 31 #

2021/2202(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises that the challenges border regions face vary from one region to the next depending on the legal, administrative, economic and geographical circumstances pertaining in the region concerned; calls for bespoke approaches to be taken, to a certain extent, that are integrated and region-specific; stresses the need to reflect on the challenges facing some border regions linked to Russia's continued aggression in Ukraine;
2022/05/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 57 #

2021/2202(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to amend the current proposal, taking into account the conclusions of the Council’s Legal Service and looking to strike a balance between the co-legislators’ respective positions; calls on the Commission to ensure that this proposal takes into account the strengthening of cross-border regions facing the challenges of the war in Ukraine;
2022/05/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 8 #

2021/2118(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Stresses the need for the Centre to continue with its ambitious transformation related to digitalisation and artificial intelligence to respond to the multilingual communication needs of the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies, which are faced with high translation volumes of varied and specialised content to be processed with limited budgetary resources;
2021/12/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 6 #

2021/2106(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Acknowledges that high-risk expenditures are subject to complex rules and eligibility conditions; notes that the estimated level of error decreased from 4,9% in 2019 to 4,0% in 2020 and that six possible fraud cases were reported to OLAF in comparison to 2019’s nine; recalls that the way funds are disbursed has an impact on the risk of errors and welcomes efforts to simplify requirements for project managers and management authorities under the 2021-2027 programming period as further simplification of rules and procedures can contribute to a more efficient use of funds and a reduced error rate; ponts out in particular that, in most cases, a financial error does not constitute fraud; urges wider use of simplified cost options which ECA also considers to be a great relief for applicants and they facilitate control; shares the ECA's conclusions stating that the change in the rules for the implementation of European Structural and Investment (ESI) Funds should further accelerate the implementation process;
2021/12/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 18 #

2021/2106(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Regrets that data on costs that were complete, consistent and coherent enough were not collected by the Commission to allow this data to be used for assessing the impact of simplifying EU rules on how to implement the Cohesion policy funds, even though the Commission has for the programming period from 2007-2027 commissioned five studies on the level of administrative costs and the impact of simplification measures;
2021/12/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 20 #

2021/2106(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Deplores, that complete, coherent and consistent information on costs were also not made publicly available to demonstrate to European citizens that policies are being implemented efficiently; points out that if costs are not kept low whenever possible, it results with less money being available for actually implementing the policy;
2021/12/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 23 #

2021/2106(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Takes note that the EU will be able to spend significantly more than in the previous programming period, with an overall allocation of EUR 1 824 billion from NextGenerationEU and the MFF; urges the Commission to limit the risk of delayed start to the implementation of shared managed funds and ensure the sound financial management in the use of funds, including the respect for the rule of law and the fundamental rights.; underlines further, that the influence of COVID-19 pandemic, both in terms of limitations it exerts on relevant activities, as well as in reference to changes in law and the policy implementation process allowing for quicker reactions to its circumstances, continues to create challenges to sound financial management;
2021/12/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 24 #

2021/2106(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Takes note that the EU will be able to spend significantly more than in the previous programming period, with an overall allocation of EUR 1 824 billion from Next Generation EU and the MFF; urges the Commission to limit the risk of delayed start to the implementation of shared managed funds and ensure the sound financial management in the use of funds, including the respect for the rule of law and the fundamental rights; calls on the Commission to focus special attention on working with those countries which are experiencing difficulties in managing multiannual financial framework programmes owing to a lack of funds, particularly when it comes to negotiating operational plans and the resulting programmes.
2021/12/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 28 #

2021/2106(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Points out, that although there is a trend to place an emphasis of the cohesion programmes on results rather than outputs, the set of measurable indicators and robust monitoring to this end were not yet put in place and properly implemented.
2021/12/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 30 #

2021/2106(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Points out that the overlap between the funds from the last tranche in the implementation of the 2014-2020 multiannual financial framework, the 2021-2027 MFF and the Next Generation programmes may lead to an overburdening of the managing administrations and cause implementation problems; calls on the Commission to focus special attention on issues of complementarity between the funds, since in many cases their priorities coincide, and less on forms of reporting to the Community institutions; calls for clear implementation rules to be set out for management entities, and in particular for technical assistance to be provided on this point.
2021/12/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 21 #

2021/2103(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas many NGOs struggle to survive and have problems with funding, which can seriously hinder their effectiveness and their ability to fulfil their mission.
2021/11/16
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 94 #

2021/2103(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that for civil society organisations to thrive, civic space must behave an independent and critical voice of society, transparent funding mechanisms as well as civil dialogue mechanisms must be established at all levels in order to ensure that citizens and their representative associations can participate effectively. Civil societies should operate in an enabling and safe environment free from undue interference, intimidation, harassment and chilling effects;;
2021/11/16
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 250 #

2021/2103(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Calls for an EU-level definition of the concept of public benefit, as that would boost cross-border donations insofar as it would enable mutual recognition of public benefit status and equal treatment in terms of the related advantages;deleted
2021/11/16
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 102 #

2021/2100(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Stresses that equal access to healthcare will also increase the inclusion of people, including those who have disabilities or are otherwise disadvantaged, and will increase the level of their social protection; notes that promoting accessibility for mental heath can also help to increase employment and eliminate poverty in the less-developed regions;
2021/10/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 54 #

2021/2079(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights the deficit in terms of population, raw materials and resources of all kinds, and notes that in many islands access to drinking water, sanitation is a central issue in people’s lives, the sustainability of the island and its tourism carrying capacity;
2022/01/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 59 #

2021/2079(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that island economies are oriented towards the primary and tertiary sectors and that hyper-specialisation weakens the economic fabric by making it more vulnerable to economic slowdowns; is concerned about long-term developments which in many EU islands can create an economy that is based solely on tourism, which lead to seasonal vulnerabilities such as overtourismin summer, followed by a lack of financial resources during winter;
2022/01/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 61 #

2021/2079(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Stresses that most islands do not have vibrant cities, they cannot benefit from urban financial spill-over like mainland rural areas. This situation increases the development gap of island rural areas
2022/01/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 62 #

2021/2079(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Notes with concern that having a reduced critical mass, it is inherently more difficult for islands to diversify their economy, leading to decreased competitiveness, especially regarding the capacity of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to explore economies of scale
2022/01/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 100 #

2021/2079(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Considers the use of renewable energy toshould be a priority and believes it could, which bring substantial benefits to islandsbut at the same time preserves islands' traditional architecture and local habitat; calls, therefore, for the development of a wide range of renewable energy to be supported; welcomes the green hydrogen programmes which islands have launched;
2022/01/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 134 #

2021/2079(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Stresses the need for increased support to stimulate innovative and sustainable entrepreneurial development in islands.
2022/01/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 148 #

2021/2079(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Notes that some islands facing large numbers of migrants and sometimes far outnumbering the local population, who are not in a position to supply the necessary means of accommodation and assistance
2022/01/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 157 #

2021/2079(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Calls for priority to be given to greater investment into basic infrastructure to improve access of all households to drinking water and sanitary services.
2022/01/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 4 #

2021/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
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;
2021/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 12 #

2021/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas grassroots sport contributes to the development of skills among young people and promotes civic participation through volunteering;
2021/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 13 #

2021/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
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;
2021/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 17 #
2021/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 26 #

2021/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
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;
2021/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 27 #

2021/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
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;
2021/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 29 #

2021/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
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;
2021/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 31 #

2021/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
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;
2021/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 38 #

2021/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
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;
2021/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 44 #

2021/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
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;
2021/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 48 #

2021/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Highlights the need for more targeted and increased solidarity and financial redistribution, especially between professional and grassroots sport;
2021/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 55 #

2021/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
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;
2021/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 61 #

2021/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Acknowledges the efforts made by sport organisations and federations to ensure the implementation of good governance principles in sport;
2021/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 67 #

2021/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
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;
2021/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 69 #

2021/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
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;
2021/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 75 #

2021/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
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;
2021/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 76 #

2021/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
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;
2021/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 110 #

2021/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
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;
2021/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 114 #

2021/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
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;
2021/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 118 #

2021/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
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;
2021/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 135 #

2021/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
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;
2021/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 138 #

2021/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
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;
2021/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 140 #

2021/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
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;
2021/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 148 #

2021/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
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;
2021/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 168 #

2021/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
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;
2021/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 170 #

2021/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
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;
2021/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 175 #

2021/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
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;
2021/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 198 #

2021/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 a (new)
46a. Calls on the Commission to effectively tackle the growing problem of illegal streaming of live sport events without delay;
2021/09/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 4 #

2021/2057(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
— having regard to Framework Decision 2008/913/JHA on combating racism and xenophobia
2021/12/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 13 #

2021/2057(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
— having regard to the EU Roma Strategic Framework for Equality, Inclusion and Participation of 7th October 2020
2021/12/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 21 #

2021/2057(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)
— having regard to the European Parliament resolution of 26 March 2019 on fundamental rights of people of African descent in Europe (2018/2899(RSP)
2021/12/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 22 #

2021/2057(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 16 a (new)
— having regard to the European Parliament resolution of 19 June on the anti-racism protests following the death of George Floyd (2020/2685(RSP)
2021/12/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 24 #

2021/2057(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)
— having regard to the European Parliament Resolution on EU sports policy(2021/2058/INI)
2021/12/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 52 #

2021/2057(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas according to the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights, racial discrimination and harassment remain commonplace throughout the European Union; whereas racial and ethnic minorities are subjected to harassment, violence, including from the police, racial and ethnic profiling and hate speech, both online and offline; whereas racial and ethnic minorities face structural discrimination and segregation in the EU in all areas, including housing, healthcare, employment and education;
2021/12/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 64 #

2021/2057(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas solidarity, respect for life and other people are values that are passed down from generation to generation; whereas school education plays a crucial role in this process
2021/12/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 81 #

2021/2057(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F
F. whereas it is important for children and young people to see that they are represented throughout society, including in the classroom, cultural and sport clubs and on the media that they use;
2021/12/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 89 #

2021/2057(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G
G. whereas although sport has the power to unite communities, there is a serious issue of racismhave been racist incidents within sporting organisations across Europe;
2021/12/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 90 #

2021/2057(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G
G. whereas although sport has the power to unite communities, there is a serious issuehave been several incidents of racism within sporting organisations across Europe;
2021/12/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 96 #

2021/2057(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that racism exists in all areas of our daily life and can have many forms. Recognizes that different groups, communities and individuals are subjects of racism, xenophobia and discrimination, including Antigypsyism, Afrophobia, Islamophobia, Antisemitism, racism against migrants and other forms of racism. Each specific form of racism has distinctive features and some forms are more prominent in some Member States than in others. Reasons for such differences include historical or political factors. Acknowledges the EU anti-racism action plan; welcomes the inclusion of specific sections on education and media; calls on the Commission and Member States to follow a holistic approach and to provide adequate funding and resources to ensure the achievement of the outlined commitments;
2021/12/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 100 #

2021/2057(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Acknowledges the EU anti-racism action plan; welcomes the inclusion of specific sections on education and media; calls on the Commission and Member States to follow a holistic approach and to provide adequate funding and resources to ensure the achievement of the outlined commitments;
2021/12/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 101 #

2021/2057(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Acknowledges the EU anti-racism action plan; welcomes the inclusion of specific sections on education and media; calls on the Commission and Member States to follow a holistic approach and to provide adequate funding and resources to ensure the achievement of the outlined commitments;
2021/12/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 138 #

2021/2057(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Acknowledges that racism is inherently a matter of culture, heritage and norms; highlights, therefore, the role that culture can play in combating discrimination and racism; stresses the importance of development of inter- cultural learning
2021/12/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 141 #

2021/2057(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Acknowledges that racism is inherently a matter of culture, heritage and norms; highlights, therefore, thee important role that culture can play in combating discrimination and racism;
2021/12/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 150 #

2021/2057(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for the Commission and the Member States to foster a more diverse cultural sector by removing barriers to participation in culture for racialised communities through funding from all the relevant programmes; encourages the creation of support networks and outreach activities, especially for those in disadvantaged, rural and outermost regions;
2021/12/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 173 #

2021/2057(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Underlines the lasting negative impact of Europeanthe dark sides of history that racism originates from, including holocaust, European slavery and colonialism on today’s society, including in the development of educational curricula;
2021/12/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 181 #

2021/2057(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Emphasises the role of education in promoting citizenship and the common values of freedom, tolerance and non- discrimination8a _________________ 8a https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/doc ument/A-9-2021-0291_EN.html
2021/12/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 206 #

2021/2057(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Deplores the practice of segregation in schools; calls on all Member States to introduce policies to prevent children from minority groups from being placed in separate schools or classes, whether intentionally or not; and to make sure that all children have an equal access to quality education
2021/12/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 212 #

2021/2057(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Recognizes the importance of sensitising the children and youth, developing their critical thinking and teaching them on the negative impact of intolerance. Ensure that human rights education begins from very early age and teaching materials reflects diversity and pluralism of society and do not consist of racist content
2021/12/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 219 #

2021/2057(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Member States to ensure that teachers are equipped with cultural competences and that teaching staff from diverse minority groups are recruited at all levels and are protected from racial discrimination in the school system;treated equally
2021/12/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 233 #

2021/2057(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Emphasises on importance raising general public´s awareness of the diverse nature of our societies and sensitising public opinion trough the teaching and other relevant materials.
2021/12/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 267 #

2021/2057(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls on the Member States to take effective measures to prevent media from spreading stigmatizing rhetoric, hate speech, false narratives, negative portrayals of particular ethnic or racial groups that dehumanise the members of those groups.
2021/12/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 269 #

2021/2057(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses that sports clubs and federations have a crucial role in combating racism, also by raising awareness of this phenomena. Recalls the acknowledgement of sport as a driver of social inclusion, equality and the promotion of EU values in the Erasmus+ regulation; laments the fact that the most recent regulation does not make the same explicit reference to racism as the previous programme;
2021/12/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 281 #

2021/2057(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Insists on a zero-tolerance approach in terms of racism and violence in sport and urges the Commission, the Member States and sports federations to develop measures to prevent such incidents and to adopt effective penalties and measures to support victims;
2021/12/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 283 #

2021/2057(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Recognises the progress in recent years addressing the under-representation of diverse minorities in sport; however, greater attentions should be paid also their representation in the management position of sports organisations.
2021/12/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 285 #

2021/2057(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23b. Calls on Member States to develop inclusive sport policies, with available funding to ensure that the sport is accessible to all, independently on ethnic, racial, disability or socio-economic background.
2021/12/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 289 #

2021/2057(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Urges the Commission to develop an EU code of ethics in sportrecommendations or guidelines together with sport organisations in order to combat racism in sporting organisations and foster inclusion and respect at all levels of sport; invites sporting organisation stakeholders at all levels to subscribe to such an EU coderecommendations and to incorporate ithem within their statutes; encourages organisationsport stakeholders to raise awareness of such a code and itsrecommendations and their content among their members and their families, and the wider public;
2021/12/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 25 #

2021/2017(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 a (new)
— having regard to Regulation (EU) 2021/523 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 March 2021 establishing the InvestEU programme,
2021/06/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 26 #

2021/2017(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 22 a (new)
— having regard to the Council conclusions on safeguarding a free and pluralistic media system of 18 November 2020,
2021/06/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 27 #

2021/2017(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 22 b (new)
— having regard to the Council conclusions on "Europe's media in the Digital Decade: An Action Plan to Support Recovery and Transformation" of 18 May 2021,
2021/06/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 29 #

2021/2017(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A
A. whereas the cultural and creative sectors, of which news media and audiovisual sectors are an integral part, have been among the hardest hit by the fallout from COVID-19, especially small and medium enterprises; whereas these sectors are also expected to recover at a more moderate pace than the general economy; whereas the major impact of the pandemic on those sectors has caused damages and significant losses in revenues, creating further uncertainties which accelerated their ongoing digital transition and highlighted their deep fragmentation;
2021/06/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 38 #

2021/2017(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas, according to early estimates, the entire news media sector saw its advertising revenues drop by 20 % to 80 %; whereas media organisations face liquidity issues;
2021/06/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 46 #

2021/2017(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas quality, well-financed and independent news media and professional journalism are an essential pillar of democracy; whereas every effort must be made to increase media pluralism3 , independency, transparency, media literacy, better journalistic profession standards and safety of journalists, both offline and online; _________________ 3 No EU country registers a low level of risk in the market plurality area according to ‘Monitoring Media Pluralism in the Digital Era’, p. 50:https://cadmus.eui.eu/bitstream/handle/ 1814/67828/MPM2020- PolicyReport.pdf?sequence=5&isAllowed =y
2021/06/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 55 #

2021/2017(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas the news media and audiovisual sector s plays a vital part in fostering the resilience and inclusiveness of our democratic societies; whereas the heterogeneity of thenews media and audiovisual sector is valso one of its strengths, helping to promote and strengthenue chain is made up of a variety of industries and sectors, all of whom contribute significantly to Europe’s cultural, linguistic, social and political diversity;
2021/06/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 86 #

2021/2017(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. HWelcomes the adoption of the new Creative Europe programme and its budgetary increase; highlights the importance of the cross-sectoral strand in the Creative Europe programme, which for the first time provides for actions focused on the news media;
2021/06/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 105 #

2021/2017(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Invites the Commission to conduct a study, develop guidelines and share among Member States the best practices in public financing mechanisms on news media funding support in the EU, reiterates that the study should be carried out by independent bodies; calls on the Commission to develop guidelines and share among Member States the best practices in public financing mechanisms that will help the sector get back on its feet; highlights that distribution of public funding needs to be clear, independent and transparent;
2021/06/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 117 #

2021/2017(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that tax policies can help recovery and resilience of these sectors; encourages Member States with adequate fiscal scope to help boost media and cinema consumptioncreation, production, distribution and consumption of news media and audiovisual works, including cinema through VAT rates that accommodate this;
2021/06/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 124 #

2021/2017(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that support for strengthening independent media and media and information literacy should also be an integral part of the EU’s foreign policy that will contribute to its public diplomacy, geopolitical visibility and strategic autonomy;
2021/06/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 144 #

2021/2017(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Notes with concern that global online platforms have a vast disruptive impact on the media sector, as they dominate the data and advertising market, and have radically changed audience consumption patterns; underlines that current legislation does not regulate pivotal issues in the information ecosystem such as access to and transparency of data, digital advertising, algorithmic transparency, platform accountability, must-show and other questions; considers that timely adoption of legislation to help address these shortcomings is a matter of urgency;
2021/06/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 145 #

2021/2017(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Highlights the need for availability of information and access to news media for every European citizen in their respective languages, in order for them to inclusively and actively participate in democratic processes;
2021/06/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 176 #

2021/2017(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Expresses concern about the disruptive trends created by the platforms, as they can undermine competition in the long term, and reduce opportunities for other actors; notes that such actions can create unfair competition conditions with an impact on independent production and distribution of audiovisual works; asks the Commission to monitor the situation closely and, if appropriate, take necessary action to make conditions for competition more equitable;
2021/06/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 186 #

2021/2017(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the progress made in working out a global solution to effectively taxing the digital economy, based on digital businesses paying tax according to their economic activities in each country, while avoiding double taxation; considers that these new sources of revenue should be channelled by Member States to support their audiovisual and news media sectors;
2021/06/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 194 #

2021/2017(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission and Member States to elaborate comprehensive European news media and audiovisual sector strategies that will provide tailored support measures for the entire news media and audiovisual sectors;
2021/06/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 195 #

2021/2017(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Calls on Member States to properly implement Article 13.1. of the AVMSD that will ensure that media service providers of on-demand audiovisual media services under their jurisdiction secure at least 30 percent share of European works in their catalogues whilst also promoting it; highlights the importance of this for smaller cultural and linguistic markets, as it will boost cultural diversity in the broadest sense possible;
2021/06/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 202 #

2021/2017(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses the need for transformation in the entire news media sector, including through the digitalisation of newsrooms, the uptake of artificial intelligence (AI), changes and improvements to content creation and presentation, as well as better distribution and subscription models, including micro-payments; notes that the above require additional investment and skills that news media sector players often lack, especially those with small market share; calls on the Commission and the Member States to provide tailored support for the digital transformation of the sector;
2021/06/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 209 #

2021/2017(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Acknowledges the importance of independent freelance journalism and its potential for growth due to lower entry costs and easier ways to reach an audience, facilitated by innovative publishing and payment solutions, which can improve the economic situation and working conditions for freelance professionals;
2021/06/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 221 #

2021/2017(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Considers that in order to help spur competition, the EU also needs to promote the creation and growth of small and medium enterprises and digital media start-ups through easier access to finance and a supportive framework that enables scalability;
2021/06/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 228 #

2021/2017(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Acknowledges that the existing creation and distribution models in the European audiovisual sector are largely based on territorial exclusivity, andUnderlines the need for territorial exclusivity for the sustainability of the audiovisual sector, notes that ownership of intellectual property rights is often held by independent producers and creators, creators and distributors; reiterates the fact that independent cinemas and independent film festivals are of key importance for the resilience of the sector;
2021/06/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 232 #

2021/2017(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Highlights the fact that VOD and TVOD currently dominate the audiovisual sector market; highlights the importance of territorial exclusivity and licensing rights for the survival and sufficient functioning of the audiovisual sector;
2021/06/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 237 #

2021/2017(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Is of the view that targeted measures to support co- production, translation, subtitling, pre-sale of future distribution rights and co-distribution could contribute to increasing the availability of diverse European audiovisual content;
2021/06/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 246 #

2021/2017(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Urges the Commission and Member States to create tools and support actions that pay attention to low audiovisual production capacity of some Member States; by encouraging investments to fulfil the VOD platform obligation to secure a 30 percent share of European works in their catalogue; notes that this is crucial for smaller cultural and linguistic markets within Member States;
2021/06/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 251 #

2021/2017(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Acknowledges that fair market competition between broadcasters and video on demand companies is paramount for the future existence of the sectors, as confirmed with the Audiovisual Media Services Directive; encourages the Commission to conduct a study on the impact of video on demand platforms on the European audiovisual market;
2021/06/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 255 #

2021/2017(INI)

21 b. Reiterates the need for tailored support, investment and public funding schemes that will help production, boost the circulation of European works in the European Union and beyond, and promote diverse European film across all distribution platforms, including cinemas, DVD, TV and online platforms;
2021/06/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 256 #

2021/2017(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 c (new)
21 c. Emphasises the necessity to promote synergies between different EU funding schemes with specific amounts dedicated to the entire news media and audiovisual sectors, such as Creative Europe, Horizon Europe, InvestEU and Digital Europe;
2021/06/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 257 #

2021/2017(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 d (new)
21 d. Notes the fact that ensuring a better level playing field that respects copyright and intellectual property rights will boost the economic component of the sectors, save thousands of jobs and safeguard and promote Europe's rich cultural and linguistic diversity;
2021/06/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 259 #

2021/2017(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses the importance of reducing the audiovisual sector’s carbon footprint, especially at the production stage, which accounts for most CO2 emissions; notes that digital solutions such as virtual production techniques can facilitate this reduction; believes that the current MFF provides a unique opportunity for funding greening projects and reaching net zero emissions within this decade; calls on the Commission and Member States to exchange good practices and voluntary standards for the audiovisual sector in order to meet EU's target to become climate neutral by 2050;
2021/06/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 267 #

2021/2017(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Highlights that film literacy is particularly important for making younger audiences aware of European cultural diversity; notes that European creators, producers, distributors and cinema have a key role to play; considers it necessary to develop a film literacy toolkit;
2021/06/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 273 #

2021/2017(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Calls on the Commission to elaborate more comprehensive strategies for the European news media and audiovisual sectors and establish a regulatory level playing field to sustain investments in both sectors, including online platforms;
2021/06/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 274 #

2021/2017(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24 a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to further support the recovery and transformation of the entire news media and audiovisual sectors and to strengthen their resilience and market competitiveness in order to tackle future crises as effectively as possible; including financial and structural support for workers and SME's within the entire news media and audiovisual sectors;
2021/06/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 76 #

2021/2008(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines that sociopolitical and global changes will require an increase in the current level of citizenship education; is concerned about the imbalances in terms of average civic knowledge across and within Member States; notes that students living in remote and outermost areas face additional barriers when engaging with citizenship education programmes;affirms that every single student must have access to high quality citizenship education focusing on their specific needs in terms of financing and infrastructure;
2022/01/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 127 #

2021/2008(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Calls on the MemberStates and the Commission to encourage and facilitate high-quality training on EU topics for teachers, other educational staff, youth leaders and trainers,including modules abroad allowing them to spend part of their training inanother Member State, and by ensuring the recognition of their competences toteach about the EU; calls for the creation and promotion of a ʻEuro Teacherʼlabel award;
2022/01/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 167 #

2021/2008(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission to include European citizenship learning modules and a visit programme to heritage and memory sites of historical significance for the Union and the host countries as an integral part of any Erasmus + and European Solidarity Corps mobility opportunity; asks the Commission to develop synergies with Erasmus+ programme on this issue;
2022/01/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 218 #

2021/2008(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Calls for the establishment of a new EU agency on citizenship educationreinforcement of the capacities in order to improve the accessibility to and the quality of citizenship education in all Member States and to support the development of a European dimension in citizenship education;
2022/01/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 6 #

2021/2007(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Recognises the paramount importance of ‘intangible assets’ and intellectual property (IP)-intensive industries in the economic recovery and resilience of the EU in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic; underlines the need to protect these by law, allowing creators to benefit from their intellectual property rights (IPRs);
2021/06/25
Committee: CULT
Amendment 10 #

2021/2007(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Notes that collective management of authors’ rights represents is an important source of income for majority of creators and artists in Europe, and is an indispensable element of adequate functioning of EU’s copyright/authors’ rights framework;
2021/06/25
Committee: CULT
Amendment 14 #

2021/2007(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Emphasises that collective management of authors rights is a vital element for creators’ continuous remuneration based on their copyright/authors’ rights throughout their artistic career while providing broadest possible access to cultural and creative works for the public; whereas global streaming platforms systematically pressure European creators to give away their copyright/authors’ rights against one-off payments;
2021/06/25
Committee: CULT
Amendment 15 #

2021/2007(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Notes that IPR protection is key in encouraging companies to invest in innovative products and processes, especially to produce new content and products, but is convinced that compulsory licensing of patents is important as a last-resort tool meant to allow life-saving interventions in the public interest; calls on the Commission, therefore, to analyse and explore possible options for ensuring effectiveness and better coordination of compulsory licensing in the EU, taking into account cases in which it has been used in the Union, the reasons for its use, the conditions under which it was granted, its economic consequences and whether it achieved the desired effect;
2021/06/25
Committee: CULT
Amendment 31 #

2021/2007(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the Commission’s commitment to support the full and timely transposition of the two copyright framework directives; notes that the Commission is putting special emphasis on the implementation of Article 17 of the Copyright Directive2 should be carried out by Member States without delay, encourages Member States to proceed with the faithful implementation of Article 17 which best reflects the agreement achieved by the co-legislators, and strongly supports its plans for issuing implementation guidelines for Member States; urges Member States to quickly and completely transpose the directives into their national legislation by reflecting the agreement achieved at EU level; _________________ 2Directive (EU) 2019/790 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 on copyright and related rights in the Digital Single Market and amending Directives 96/9/EC and 2001/29/EC, OJ L 130, 17.5.2019, p. 92.
2021/06/25
Committee: CULT
Amendment 35 #

2021/2007(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Underlines the importance of recently adopted Directives (EU) 2019/790 and (EU) 2019/789, for a sound copyright/authors´ rights regime in the EU, invites the Member States to swiftly and faithfully transpose the requirements of those directives into national laws, and urges the Commission to remain a true guarantor of the EU law during the implementation process without deviating from the word and spirit of these crucial legislation for European creators and creative industries.
2021/06/25
Committee: CULT
Amendment 38 #

2021/2007(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Emphasises that territorial and exclusive licensing of rights are essential for the audiovisual sector in order to guarantee its creativity,financing and sustainability, but also to ensure that European consumers have access to culturally diverse content and a pluralistic media, recalls the European Commission’s own research, which shows that 83% of users never even tried to access content not intended for them, only 9% of consumers tried to access audiovisual content and only about only half of those were blocked (ie. only 4.5% of users affected), the main reason for not trying to cross-border access were lack of interest or the belief that the choice of content is sufficient in their own country;
2021/06/25
Committee: CULT
Amendment 39 #

2021/2007(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights the ongoing problems faced by creators, artists, producers and cultural sector workers with regard to copyright and related rights; notes with great concern that they, especially in light of rampant online piracy; notes with great concern a 2019 study by the EU IPO 1a shows losses caused by piracy of illegal streaming of content might lead to lost jobs in the creative industries and significant loss of public revenues, notes that some creators, artists, producers and cultural sector workers continue to be pressured into unfavourable contracts, sometimes giving up the rights to their intellectual property without receiving just remuneration for their creative work; stresses that Member States must ensure that sufficient protection is put in place to prevent loss of IPRs by authors, creators, producers and cultural sector workers across the EU.; urges the European Commission to acknowledge the need of regulatory intervention to ensure that rightholders are able to protect their property rights online and enforce them effectively, including by measures having cross border effect, in line with Article 17 CFR and ensuring that “what is illegal offline, is illegal online” becomes a reality; _________________ 1ahttps://euipo.europa.eu/tunnel- web/secure/webdav/guest/document_libra ry/observatory/docs/2019_Status_Report_ on_IPR_infringement/2019_Status_Repor t_on_IPR_infringement_en.pdf
2021/06/25
Committee: CULT
Amendment 49 #

2021/2007(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Notes with great concern that so- called buy-out and work for hire contracts are imposed on European creators through application of non-EU laws to such contracts, despite the provisions of national and EU laws discouraging them; Asks the European Commission to throughoutly investigate such practices of global streaming platforms and their impact on the remuneration of creators based on copyright/authors’ rights;
2021/06/25
Committee: CULT
Amendment 51 #

2021/2007(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Invites the European Commission to look into the impact of non-EU based VOD platforms on the European creation, in particular on their relationships with the European creators of musical and audio-visual works; notes with concern that creators are totally deprived of their copyright/authors’ rights when they are imposed to accept buy-out contracts;
2021/06/25
Committee: CULT
Amendment 54 #

2021/2007(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Recognises that online piracy leads to considerable economic losses to the European creative sector, which ultimately results in less investment in creative and journalistic content and sports to the detriment of cultural diversity and ultimately the European consumer, encourages the European Commission to act by introducing robust legislative instruments within the framework of the DSA or through a separate dedicated instrument acquiring content creators with the necessary tools to fight online piracy by providing the possibility of issuing dynamic injunctions (catalogue or repertoire-wide) , a strong Know Your Business Costumer principle applicable to all hosting services, immediate and efficient takedown upon the notice of receipt of a trusted flagger, and proper enforcement of stay down obligations for illegal content;
2021/06/25
Committee: CULT
Amendment 57 #

2021/2007(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5 d. Recognises in light with the Council conclusions "Recovery and transformation of Europe’s media and with the Council conclusions on safeguarding a free and pluralistic media system" that territorial exclusivity is crucial for a significant part of the creative sector in order to guarantee its creativity, financing and sustainability as well as development of existing and new business models, and emphasised that legal and business certainty and regulatory consistency are absolutely essential to safeguard the rich cultural diversity of the Union and to ensure that content creators which rely on territorial exclusivity are able to thrive and continue reinvesting in quality content;
2021/06/25
Committee: CULT
Amendment 19 #

2021/0293(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Recital 6
(6) In order to follow the trajectory of the Union regarding the pace of digital transformation, digital targets should be established. These targets should befollow human-centred approach, be socially balanced and linked to concrete areas, where progress should collectively be made within the Union. The targets follow the four cardinal points identified in the Digital Compass Communication, identified as the essential areas for the digital transformation of the Union: digital skills, digital infrastructures, digitalisation of businesses and of public services.
2022/02/15
Committee: CULT
Amendment 64 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) Artificial intelligence is a fast evolving family of technologies that can contribute to a wide array of economic and societal benefits across the entire spectrum of industries and social activities. By improving prediction, optimising operations and resource allocation, and personalising digital solutions available for individuals and organisations, the use of artificial intelligence can provide key competitive advantages to companies and support socially and environmentally beneficial outcomes, for example in healthcare, farming, education and training, media, mobility, infrastructure management, energy, transport and logistics, public services, security, justice, resource and energy efficiency, and climate change mitigation and adaptation.
2022/04/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 68 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) At the same time, depending on the circumstances regarding its specific application and use, artificial intelligence may generate risks and cause harm to public interests, private data and rights that are protected by Union law. Such harm might be material or immaterial.
2022/04/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 70 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) A Union legal framework laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence is therefore needed to foster the development, use and uptake of artificial intelligence in the internal market that at the same time meets a high level of protection of public interests, such as health and safety and the protection of fundamental rights, as recognised and protected by Union law. To achieve that objective, rules regulating the placing on the market and putting into service of certain AI systems should be laid down, thus ensuring the smooth functioning of the internal market and allowing those systems to benefit from the principle of free movement of goods and services. By laying down those rules, this Regulation supports the objective of the Union of being a global leader in the development of secure, trustworthy and ethical artificial intelligence, as stated by the European Council33 , and it ensures the protection of ethical principles, as specifically requested by the European Parliament34 with a human-centric approach and in compliance with freedom of expression, freedom of speech, media freedom, pluralism and cultural diversity. _________________ 33 European Council, Special meeting of the European Council (1 and 2 October 2020) – Conclusions, EUCO 13/20, 2020, p. 6. 34 European Parliament resolution of 20 October 2020 with recommendations to the Commission on a framework of ethical aspects of artificial intelligence, robotics and related technologies, 2020/2012(INL).
2022/04/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 79 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) For the purposes of this Regulation the notion of publicly accessible space should be understood as referring to any physical place that is accessible to the public, irrespective of whether the place in question is privately or publicly owned. Therefore, the notion does not cover places that are private in nature and normally not freely accessible for third parties, including law enforcement authorities, unless those parties have been specifically invited or authorised, such as homes, private clubs, offices, warehouses and factories. Online spaces are not covered either, as they are not physical spaces. However, the mere fact that certain conditions for accessing a particular space may apply, such as admission tickets or age restrictions, does not mean that the space is not publicly accessible within the meaning of this Regulation. Consequently, in addition to public spaces such as streets, relevant parts of government buildings and most transport infrastructure, spaces such as cinemas, theatres, shops, museums, monuments, cultural places, cultural institutions and shopping centres are normally also publicly accessible. Whether a given space is accessible to the public should however be determined on a case- by-case basis, having regard to the specificities of the individual situation at hand.
2022/04/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 114 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
(35) AI systems used in education or vocational training, notably for determining access or assigning persons to educational and vocational training institutions or to evaluate persons on tests as part of or as a precondition for their education or for determining the course of study a student should follow should be considered high-risk, since they may determine the educational and professional course of a person’s life and therefore affect their ability to secure their livelihood. When improperly designed and used, such systems may violate the right to education and training as well as the right not to be discriminated against and perpetuate historical patterns of discrimination. AI systems used to monitor students’ behaviour and emotion during tests at education and training institutions should be considered high-risk, since they are also interfering with students’ rights to privacy and data protection. The use of AI to check fraud at test or exam, such as plagiarism, should not be consider as high-risk.
2022/04/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 130 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 70
(70) Certain AI systems intended to interact with natural persons or to generate content may pose specific risks of impersonation or deception irrespective of whether they qualify as high-risk or not. In certain circumstances, the use of these systems should therefore be subject to specific transparency obligations without prejudice to the requirements and obligations for high-risk AI systems. In particular, natural persons should be notified that they are interacting with an AI system, unless this is obvious from the circumstances and the context of use or where the content is doubtless used to form part of a creative, artistic or fictional cinematographic work. Moreover, natural persons should be notified when they are exposed to an emotion recognition system or a biometric categorisation system. Such information and notifications should be provided in accessible formats for persons with disabilities or other vulnerabilities. Further, users, who use an AI system to generate or manipulate image, audio or video content that appreciably resembles existing persons, places or events and would falsely appear to a person to be authentic, should disclose in a clear manner that the content has been artificially created or manipulated by labelling the artificial intelligence output accordingly and disclosing its artificial origin.
2022/04/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 177 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the placing on the market, putting into service or use of an AI system that exploits any of the vulnerabilities of children or a specific group of persons due to their age, physical or mental disability, in order to materially distort the behaviour of a person pertaining to that group in a manner that causes or is likely to cause that person or another person physical or psychological harm;
2022/04/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 239 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Users of an AI system that generates or manipulates image, audio or video content that appreciably resembles existing persons, objects, places or other entities or events and would falsely appear to a person to be authentic or truthful (‘deep fake’) , shall disclose in an appropriate clear, repetitive and visible manner that the content has been artificially generated or manipulated.
2022/04/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 241 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
However, the first subparagraph shall not apply where the use is authorised by law to detect, prevent, investigate and prosecute criminal offences or where the content forms part of an evidently artistic, creative or fictional cinematographic and analogous work-or it is necessary for the exercise of the right to freedom of expression and the right to freedom of the arts and sciences guaranteed in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU, and subject to appropriate safeguards for the rights and freedoms of third parties.
2022/04/01
Committee: CULT
Amendment 413 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) In order to introduce a proportionate and effective set of binding rules for AI systems, a clearly defined risk- based approach should be followed. That approach should tailor the type and content of such rules to the intensity and scope of the risks that AI systems can generate for individuals and society, rather than depend on the type of technology. It is therefore necessary to prohibit certain artificial intelligence practices, to lay down requirements for high-risk AI systems and obligations for the relevant operators, and to lay down transparency obligations for certain AI systems.
2022/06/13
Committee: IMCOLIBE
Amendment 441 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
(17 a) AI systems used in law enforcement and criminal justice contexts based on predictive methods, profiling and risk assessment pose an unacceptable risk to fundamental rights and in particular to the right of non- discrimination, insofar as they contradict the fundamental right to be presumed innocent and are reflective of historical, systemic, institutional and societal discrimination and other discriminatory practices. These AI systems should therefore be prohibited;
2022/06/13
Committee: IMCOLIBE
Amendment 454 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
(18) The use of AI systems for ‘real- time’ remote biometric identification of natural persons in publicly accessible spaces for the purpose of law enforcement is considered particularly intrusive in the rights and freedoms of the concerned persons, to the extent that it may affect the private life of a large part of the population, evoke a feeling of constant surveillance and indirectly dissuade the exercise of the freedom of assembly and other fundamental rights. In addition, the immediacy of the impact and the limited opportunities for further checks or corrections in relation to the use of such systems operating in ‘real-time’ carry heightened risks for the rights and freedoms of the persons that are concerned by law enforcement activities.
2022/06/13
Committee: IMCOLIBE
Amendment 465 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
(19) The use of those systems for the purpose of law enforcement should therefore be prohibited, except in three exhaustively listed and narrowly defined situations, where the use is strictly necessary to achieve a substantial public interest, the importance of which outweighs the risks. Those situations involve the search for potential victims of crime, including missing children; certain threats to the life or physical safety of natural persons or of a terrorist attack; and the detection, localisation, identification or prosecution of perpetrators or suspects of the criminal offences referred to in Council Framework Decision 2002/584/JHA38 if those criminal offences are punishable in the Member State concerned by a custodial sentence or a detention order for a maximum period of at least three years and as they are defined in the law of that Member State. Such threshold for the custodial sentence or detention order in accordance with national law contributes to ensure that the offence should be serious enough to potentially justify the use of ‘real-time’ remote biometric identification systems. Moreover, of the 32 criminal offences listed in the Council Framework Decision 2002/584/JHA, some are in practice likely to be more relevant than others, in that the recourse to ‘real-time’ remote biometric identification will foreseeably be necessary and proportionate to highly varying degrees for the practical pursuit of the detection, localisation, identification or prosecution of a perpetrator or suspect of the different criminal offences listed and having regard to the likely differences in the seriousness, probability and scale of the harm or possible negative consequences. _________________ 38 Council Framework Decision 2002/584/JHA of 13 June 2002 on the European arrest warrant and the surrender procedures between Member States (OJ L 190, 18.7.2002, p. 1).deleted
2022/06/13
Committee: IMCOLIBE
Amendment 474 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
(20) In order to ensure that those systems are used in a responsible and proportionate manner, it is also important to establish that, in each of those three exhaustively listed and narrowly defined situations, certain elements should be taken into account, in particular as regards the nature of the situation giving rise to the request and the consequences of the use for the rights and freedoms of all persons concerned and the safeguards and conditions provided for with the use. In addition, the use of ‘real-time’ remote biometric identification systems in publicly accessible spaces for the purpose of law enforcement should be subject to appropriate limits in time and space, having regard in particular to the evidence or indications regarding the threats, the victims or perpetrator. The reference database of persons should be appropriate for each use case in each of the three situations mentioned above.deleted
2022/06/13
Committee: IMCOLIBE
Amendment 487 #

2021/0106(COD)

(21) Each use of a ‘real-time’ remote biometric identification system in publicly accessible spaces for the purpose of law enforcement should be subject to an express and specific authorisation by a judicial authority or by an independent administrative authority of a Member State. Such authorisation should in principle be obtained prior to the use, except in duly justified situations of urgency, that is, situations where the need to use the systems in question is such as to make it effectively and objectively impossible to obtain an authorisation before commencing the use. In such situations of urgency, the use should be restricted to the absolute minimum necessary and be subject to appropriate safeguards and conditions, as determined in national law and specified in the context of each individual urgent use case by the law enforcement authority itself. In addition, the law enforcement authority should in such situations seek to obtain an authorisation as soon as possible, whilst providing the reasons for not having been able to request it earlier.deleted
2022/06/13
Committee: IMCOLIBE
Amendment 495 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
(22) Furthermore, it is appropriate to provide, within the exhaustive framework set by this Regulation that such use in the territory of a Member State in accordance with this Regulation should only be possible where and in as far as the Member State in question has decided to expressly provide for the possibility to authorise such use in its detailed rules of national law. Consequently, Member States remain free under this Regulation not to provide for such a possibility at all or to only provide for such a possibility in respect of some of the objectives capable of justifying authorised use identified in this Regulation.deleted
2022/06/13
Committee: IMCOLIBE
Amendment 498 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
(23) The use of AI systems for ‘real- time’ remote biometric identification of natural persons in publicly accessible spaces for the purpose of law enforcement necessarily involves the processing of biometric data. The rules of this Regulation that prohibit, subject to certain exceptions, such use, which are based on Article 16 TFEU, should apply as lex specialis in respect of the rules on the processing of biometric data contained in Article 10 of Directive (EU) 2016/680, thus regulating such use and the processing of biometric data involved in an exhaustive manner. Therefore, such use and processing should only be possible in as far as it is compatible with the framework set by this Regulation, without there being scope, outside that framework, for the competent authorities, where they act for purpose of law enforcement, to use such systems and process such data in connection thereto on the grounds listed in Article 10 of Directive (EU) 2016/680. In this context, this Regulation is not intended to provide the legal basis for the processing of personal data under Article 8 of Directive 2016/680. However, the use of ‘real-time’ remote biometric identification systems in publicly accessible spaces for purposes other than law enforcement, including by competent authorities, should not be covered by the specific framework regarding such use for the purpose of law enforcement set by this Regulation. Such use for purposes other than law enforcement should therefore not be subject to the requirement of an authorisation under this Regulation and the applicable detailed rules of national law that may give effect to it.deleted
2022/06/13
Committee: IMCOLIBE
Amendment 508 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
(24) Any processing of biometric data and other personal data involved in the use of AI systems for biometric identification, other than in connection to the use of ‘real-time’ remote biometric identification systems in publicly accessible spaces for the purpose of law enforcement as regulated by this Regulation, including where those systems are used by competent authorities in publicly accessible spaces for other purposes than law enforcement, should continue to comply with all requirements resulting from Article 9(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679, Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 and Article 10 of Directive (EU) 2016/680, as applicable.deleted
2022/06/13
Committee: IMCOLIBE
Amendment 592 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39 a (new)
(39 a) The use of AI systems in migration, asylum and border control management should in no circumstances be used by Member States or European Union institutions as a means to circumvent their international obligations under the Convention of 28 July 1951 relating to the Status of Refugees as amended by the Protocol of 31 January 1967, nor should they be used to in any way infringe on the principle of non- refoulement, or deny safe and effective legal avenues into the territory of the Union, including the right to international protection;
2022/06/13
Committee: IMCOLIBE
Amendment 1239 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d – introductory part
(d) the use of ‘real-time’ remote biometric identification systems in publicly accessible spaces for the purpose of law enforcement, unless and in as far as such use is strictly necessary for one of the following objectives:;
2022/06/13
Committee: IMCOLIBE
Amendment 1250 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d – point i
(i) the targeted search for specific potential victims of crime, including missing children;deleted
2022/06/13
Committee: IMCOLIBE
Amendment 1261 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d – point ii
(ii) the prevention of a specific, substantial and imminent threat to the life or physical safety of natural persons or of a terrorist attack;deleted
2022/06/13
Committee: IMCOLIBE
Amendment 1269 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iii
(iii) the detection, localisation, identification or prosecution of a perpetrator or suspect of a criminal offence referred to in Article 2(2) of Council Framework Decision 2002/584/JHA62 and punishable in the Member State concerned by a custodial sentence or a detention order for a maximum period of at least three years, as determined by the law of that Member State. _________________ 62 Council Framework Decision 2002/584/JHA of 13 June 2002 on the European arrest warrant and the surrender procedures between Member States (OJ L 190, 18.7.2002, p. 1).deleted
2022/06/13
Committee: IMCOLIBE
Amendment 1290 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(d a) The use of predictive, profiling and risk assessment AI systems in law enforcement and criminal justice;
2022/06/13
Committee: IMCOLIBE
Amendment 1292 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
(d b) The use of predictive, profiling and risk assessment AI system by or on behalf of competent authorities in migration, asylum or border control management, to profile an individual or assess a risk, including a security risk, a risk of irregular immigration, or a health risk, posed by a natural person who intends to enter or has entered the territory of a Member State, on the basis of personal or sensitive data, known or predicted, except for the sole purpose of identifying specific care and support needs;
2022/06/13
Committee: IMCOLIBE
Amendment 1303 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d c (new)
(d c) the placing on the market, putting into service, or use of AI systems by law enforcement authorities or by competent authorities in migration, asylum and border control management, such as polygraphs and similar tools to detect deception, trustworthiness or related characteristics;
2022/06/13
Committee: IMCOLIBE
Amendment 1308 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d d (new)
(d d) the use of AI systems by or on behalf of competent authorities in migration, asylum and border control management, to forecast or predict individual or collective movement for the purpose of, or in any way reasonably foreseeably leading to, the interdicting, curtailing or preventing migration or border crossings;
2022/06/13
Committee: IMCOLIBE
Amendment 1353 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. The use of ‘real-time’ remote biometric identification systems in publicly accessible spaces for the purpose of law enforcement for any of the objectives referred to in paragraph 1 point d) shall take into account the following elements: (a) the nature of the situation giving rise to the possible use, in particular the seriousness, probability and scale of the harm caused in the absence of the use of the system; (b) the consequences of the use of the system for the rights and freedoms of all persons concerned, in particular the seriousness, probability and scale of those consequences. In addition, the use of ‘real-time’ remote biometric identification systems in publicly accessible spaces for the purpose of law enforcement for any of the objectives referred to in paragraph 1 point d) shall comply with necessary and proportionate safeguards and conditions in relation to the use, in particular as regards the temporal, geographic and personal limitations.deleted
2022/06/13
Committee: IMCOLIBE
Amendment 1371 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. As regards paragraphs 1, point (d) and 2, each individual use for the purpose of law enforcement of a ‘real-time’ remote biometric identification system in publicly accessible spaces shall be subject to a prior authorisation granted by a judicial authority or by an independent administrative authority of the Member State in which the use is to take place, issued upon a reasoned request and in accordance with the detailed rules of national law referred to in paragraph 4. However, in a duly justified situation of urgency, the use of the system may be commenced without an authorisation and the authorisation may be requested only during or after the use. The competent judicial or administrative authority shall only grant the authorisation where it is satisfied, based on objective evidence or clear indications presented to it, that the use of the ‘real- time’ remote biometric identification system at issue is necessary for and proportionate to achieving one of the objectives specified in paragraph 1, point (d), as identified in the request. In deciding on the request, the competent judicial or administrative authority shall take into account the elements referred to in paragraph 2.deleted
2022/06/13
Committee: IMCOLIBE
Amendment 1384 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. A Member State may decide to provide for the possibility to fully or partially authorise the use of ‘real-time’ remote biometric identification systems in publicly accessible spaces for the purpose of law enforcement within the limits and under the conditions listed in paragraphs 1, point (d), 2 and 3. That Member State shall lay down in its national law the necessary detailed rules for the request, issuance and exercise of, as well as supervision relating to, the authorisations referred to in paragraph 3. Those rules shall also specify in respect of which of the objectives listed in paragraph 1, point (d), including which of the criminal offences referred to in point (iii) thereof, the competent authorities may be authorised to use those systems for the purpose of law enforcement.deleted
2022/06/13
Committee: IMCOLIBE
Amendment 1405 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5 a Amendments to Article 5 The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 73 to update the list of AI systems and practices prohibited under Article 5 of the present regulation, according to the latest development in technology and to the assessment of increased or newly emerged risks to fundamental rights.
2022/06/13
Committee: IMCOLIBE
Amendment 1468 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 73 to update the list in Annex III by adding new area headings and high-risk AI systems where both of the following conditions are fulfilled:
2022/06/13
Committee: IMCOLIBE
Amendment 1476 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the AI systems are intended to be used in any of the areas listed in points 1 to 8 of Annex III or in the newly identified area headings;
2022/06/13
Committee: IMCOLIBE
Amendment 1909 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 a (new)
Article 16 a Obligations of users of high-risk AI systems Users of high-risk AI systems shall conduct and publish a fundamental rights impact assessment, detailing specific information relating to the context of use of the high-risk AI system in question, including: (a) the affected persons, (b) intended purpose, (c) geographic and temporal scope, (d) assessment of the legality and fundamental rights impacts of the system, (e) compatibility with accessibility legislation, (f) potential direct and indirect impact on fundamental rights, (g) any specific risk of harm likely to impact marginalised persons or those at risk of discrimination, (h) the foreseeable impact of the use of the system on the environment, (i) any other negative impact on the public interest, (j) clear steps as to how the harms identified will be mitigated and how effective this mitigation is likely to be.
2022/06/13
Committee: IMCOLIBE
Amendment 2287 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Title IV a (new)
Rights of affected persons Article 52 a 1.Natural persons have the right not to be subject to non-compliant AI systems.The placing on the market, putting into service or use of non-compliant AI system gives rise to the right of the affected natural persons subject to such non-compliant AI systems to seek and receive redress. 2.Natural persons have the right to be informed about the use and functioning of AI systems they have been or may be exposed to, particularly in the case of high-risk and other regulated AI systems, according to Article 52. 3.Natural persons and public interest organisations have the right to lodge a complaint before the relevant national supervisory authorities against a producer or user of non-compliant AI systems where they consider that their rights or the rights of the natural persons they represent under the present regulation have been violated, and have the right receive effective remedy.
2022/06/13
Committee: IMCOLIBE
Amendment 2986 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 6
6. In carrying out the evaluations and reviews referred to in paragraphs 1 to 4 the Commission shall take into account the positions and findings of the Board, of the European Parliament, of the Council, and of other relevant bodies or sources, including stakeholders, and in particular civil society.
2022/06/13
Committee: IMCOLIBE
Amendment 2993 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 7
7. The Commission shall, if necessary, submit appropriate proposals to amend this Regulation, in particular taking into account developments in technology and new potential or realised risks to fundamental rights, and in the light of the state of progress in the information society.
2022/06/13
Committee: IMCOLIBE
Amendment 3203 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
(b) AI systems intended to be used by competent public authorities or by third parties acting on their behalf to assess a risk, including but not limited to a security risk, a risk of irregular immigration, or a health risk, posed by a natural person who intends to enter or has entered into the territory of a Member State;
2022/06/13
Committee: IMCOLIBE
Amendment 3211 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d
(d) AI systems intended to assist competent public authorities for the examination and assessment of the veracity of evidence and claims in relation tof applications for asylum, visa and residence permits and associated complaints with regard to the eligibility of the natural persons applying for a status.
2022/06/13
Committee: IMCOLIBE
Amendment 3220 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d a (new)
(d a) AI systems intended to be used by or on behalf of competent authorities in migration, asylum and border control management for the forecasting or prediction of trends related to migration, movement and border crossings;
2022/06/13
Committee: IMCOLIBE
Amendment 3224 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d b (new)
(d b) AI systems that are or may be used by or on behalf of competent authorities in law enforcement, migration, asylum and border control management for the biometric identification of natural persons;
2022/06/13
Committee: IMCOLIBE
Amendment 3226 #

2021/0106(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d c (new)
(d c) AI systems intended to be used by or on behalf of competent authorities in migration, asylum and border control management to monitor, surveil or process data in the context of border management activities for the purpose of recognising or detecting objects and natural persons;
2022/06/13
Committee: IMCOLIBE
Amendment 18 #

2020/2261(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas the CCSI mainly comprise small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and self-employed entrepreneurs and freelancers, who often draw on irregular and mixed incomes from different sources;
2021/06/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 34 #

2020/2261(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E
E. whereas the development of the European framework for working conditions in the CCSI will require coordination with EU policies on competition, the internal market, social policy, fundamental rights and equality, and copyright, fully respecting the fields of competence of the European Union and its Member States;
2021/06/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 35 #

2020/2261(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F
F. whereas since Parliament’s call for improvements to the situation of artists in its resolutions of June 2007, noNovember 2016 and September 2020, not much progress has been made and most of itstheir demands remain valid, also in the light of the great differences between support schemes for artists and cultural professionals in different Member States;
2021/06/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 42 #

2020/2261(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G
G. whereas the COVID-19 crisis has made artists and cultural and creative professionals even more vulnerable, as the loss of earnings for non-standard workers, who make up the majority of the CCSI, has been often exacerbated by weak or absent national social security schemes and dedicated support measures;
2021/06/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 56 #

2020/2261(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital I
I. whereas most of the Member States enacted substantial emergency measures to help the CCSI to survive the crisis; whereas, however, this support was not available or not suitable to some artists on account of their particular working status and was not sufficient to ensure sustainable working conditions;
2021/06/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 73 #

2020/2261(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital L
L. whereas artists and cultural professionals tend to have atypical work patterns and often lack proper social security protection, notably in cross-border contexts, which often leads to their exclusion from pension and unemployment payments;
2021/06/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 90 #

2020/2261(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital P
P. whereas public grants are considered the most effective form of financial support for the CCSI, but are often difficult to access due to the lack of an overarching European funding strategy for the sector by the Commission, the diverse sources within the MFF and their lack of mainstreaming;
2021/06/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 125 #

2020/2261(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Urges the Commission and the Member States to recognise the fundamental role of culture for society, the well-being of EU citizens and the economy, and to translate this recognition into continuous financial and structural support;
2021/06/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 129 #

2020/2261(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Calls on the Commission to further develop and substantiate the industrial policy framework for the CCSI ecosystem into a coherent, competitive and long-term strategy in order to boost their competitiveness, their strategic value for the European economy and the European way of life, and enable them to meet their potentials in terms of jobs and growth creation; highlights the potential of CCIs regarding youth employment and reindustrialisation and in particular the growing opportunities in the cultural and creative sectors and industries created by the digital environment for young people
2021/06/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 135 #

2020/2261(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to recognise the European added value of cross-border cooperation and to eliminate barriers to cross-border mobility in the EU and with third countries for artists and cultural professionals;
2021/06/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 138 #

2020/2261(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to provide workers and cultural professionals in the CCSI with clear information and guidelines on mobility opportunities and administrative requirements in all Member States, including on visas, taxation, social security and access to training; calls for specific programmes dedicated to the mobility of young creators and innovators to promote exchanges and innovation in the fields of culture and creativity;
2021/06/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 145 #

2020/2261(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the establishment of mobility information points to provide assistance to artists and cultural professionals and recommends that all Member States establish one;
2021/06/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 158 #

2020/2261(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Points out the importance of territorial licenses in the business model of a majority of CCS entities; reminds the mid-term review of the European Commission on the unjustified geo- blocking regulation; points out the necessity to take into account, before considering any follow-up measures, the voices of the rightholders in any discussion on copyright-protected content; reminds that revenue from copyright represents the core of the fair remuneration of artists and creators, but also of many small players of the CCS; reminds that any drastic change in this field could conduct to dramatic consequences for many of them;
2021/06/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 163 #

2020/2261(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Recalls the systemic importance that the digital sphere and platforms have acquired not only before but especially since the beginning of the sanitary crisis in the diffusion of artistic works; recalls that for some artists and creators who were mainly dependent on public events, this change in economic paradigm represents a challenge in terms of stability of revenue; is worried about the fact that many artists and creators cannot ensure in this new business model the same amount of revenue; asks therefore the Commission to evaluate and to take concrete measures to ensure that revenues generated by platforms and other content providers are duly and fairly redistributed to all creators, artists and right holders;
2021/06/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 173 #

2020/2261(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the Commission’s inception impact assessment and ongoing public consultation on collective bargaining agreements, which is designed to define the scope of application of EU competition rules in order to remove obstacles and improve working conditions through collective bargaining on behalf of solo self-employed workers in the CCSI; invites the Commission to further evaluate current state aid rules and their application for the CCSI and the possible needs for adaptation;
2021/06/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 179 #

2020/2261(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Points out that the atypical employment (part-time and fixed-duration contracts, temporary work and economically dependent self-employment) of artists and cultural professionals, specifically in the media and culture sector, is commonplace; Underlines the urgent need to improve the working conditions in the CCSI; encourages the Member States to utilise upward convergence to establish minimum standards for artists and cultural workerprofessionals in relation to working conditions and social security;
2021/06/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 183 #

2020/2261(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines the urgent need to improve the working conditions in the CCSI; encourages the Member States to utilise upward convergence to establish minimum standards for artists and cultural workers in relation to working conditions and social security, and to adapt legislation to allow for this;
2021/06/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 187 #

2020/2261(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Repeatedly recommends the creation of a European framework for working conditions in the CCSI; welcomes, in this regard, the forthcoming OMC discussions between the Member States on the status of artists while fully respecting the responsibilities of Member States and the EU in regards to labour market and cultural policy, through the adoption or application of a number of coherent and comprehensive guidelines with respect, but not exclusively, to contracts, means of collective representation and management, social security, sickness insurance, direct and indirect taxation, non-tariff barriers and information asymmetries; however underlines that a one-fits-all solution will not be plausible due to the large divergences between Member States in the beforementioned areas; welcomes, in this regard, the forthcoming OMC discussions between the Member States on the status of artists; appreciates the concrete actions laid down in the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan and urges the Member States to undertake all necessary efforts to fulfil the promises made;
2021/06/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 203 #

2020/2261(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Urges the Member States to fulfil their obligation to defend and respect artistic freedom in order to uphold the fundamental right to freedom of expression and ensure that EU citizens can freely enjoy and consume artistic creations;
2021/06/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 212 #

2020/2261(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Member States to reconsider access to basic social protection for artists, regardless of their employment status, and, if necessary, to adapt legislation accordingly;
2021/06/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 230 #

2020/2261(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to facilitate access to public grants and loans by reducing administrative burdens at all stages of the application and reporting processes; emphasises the necessity to promote synergies between various EU funding schemes with specific amounts dedicated to the cultural and creative sector, like Horizon Europe, Creative Europe, InvestEU and Digital Europe;
2021/06/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 238 #

2020/2261(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Reiterates its call on the Commission and the Member States to include culture in the national recovery and resilience plans and to earmark at least 2 % of the budget envelope of the Recovery and Resilience Facility to culture and is alarmed about the lack of dedicated funding to the sectors and industries as proposed by some Member States;
2021/06/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 249 #

2020/2261(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Underlines that any action taken to help the CCSI for their recovery should not only be aimed at the economic recovery but also be used for the improvement of working conditions of artists and cultural professionals, for the up- and reskilling of those workers to engage in the digital era and world and for the investment into the green innovation power of the CCSI, which are a driver of sustainability, early adopters and enablers of disruptive technologies needed to tackle climate change; stresses the challenges imposed by digitisation on the CCSI and therefore the need for constant rethinking and reshaping business models in order to develop market-driven solutions based on big data, cloud computing, ICT, artificial intelligence and the strong role of internet platforms; underlines the importance for European CCIs rightholders of access to and transparency of audience data and content recommendation systems; emphasises therefore the importance of guaranteed funding for digitisation, preservation and online availability of cultural and creative content and our European cultural heritage;
2021/06/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 2 #

2020/2244(INI)

1. Recalls the objective of a continuous improvement of the EU’s and the Member States’ education, training and skills policies in order to deliver quality education and comprehensive lifelong learning and the upgrading of skills and reskilling, notably of people with lower levels of education, and upholds the need to prepare for the future impact of artificial intelligence on the labour market and public spheres; whereas education is an investment in our common future, it positively impacts social cohesion as a pre-condition for economic growth, job creation and employment;
2021/01/20
Committee: CULT
Amendment 11 #

2020/2244(INI)

Draft opinion
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 and emphasises that the European green and digital transition cannot be achieved without a gradual transformation of the education and training systems; emphasizes to learn from the Covid-19 crisis by applying the good practices (peer learning) of some countries in terms of using digital tools for education;
2021/01/20
Committee: CULT
Amendment 22 #

2020/2244(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Urges the Member States to develop National Recovery and Resilience Plans (NRRPs) with at least 25 % earmarking for social investment,and to prioritise, especially in the country-specific recommendations, targeted investments in digital infrastructure and equipment for educational establishments and learners in order to enable equal access to distance and online learning for children with disabilities, and children from disadvantaged groups and remote and rural areas and children with special educational needs;
2021/01/20
Committee: CULT
Amendment 32 #

2020/2244(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Urges the Commission and the Member States to use the Recover Resiliance 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; calls on Member States, in this regard, to dedicate at least 10% to investments in quality and inclusive education from the Recovery and Resilience Facility’s funding;
2021/01/20
Committee: CULT
Amendment 36 #

2020/2244(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Encourages Member States to make use of the Recovery Package to invest in digital equipment for schools in the EU, notably in excluded areas as every child should get an opportunity to access education;
2021/01/20
Committee: CULT
Amendment 33 #

2020/2243(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas the organisation of education systems and the content of teaching remain a competence of Member States;
2021/06/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 51 #

2020/2243(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F
F. whereas Parliament has called on Member States to prioritise investments in education and training, valuing education spending as an investment in our common future; including by allocating at least 10 % of their national recovery and resilience budgets to corresponding policies, and has requested a considerably higher budget for the Erasmus+ programme, valuing education spending as an investment in our common future1a; _________________ 1a https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/doc ument/TA-9-2021-0095_EN.html
2021/06/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 70 #

2020/2243(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the role of the EEA in fostering a sense of European belonging and in providing economic opportunities by addressing existing educational challenges, bearing in mind that high- quality and inclusive education should be accessible for everyone throughout life;
2021/06/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 72 #

2020/2243(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the role of the EEA in fostering a sense of European belonging and civic awareness, and in providing economic opportunities by addressing existing educational challenges;
2021/06/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 107 #

2020/2243(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses the potential of using European policy coordination tools to achieve the common objectives of an EEA, including by means of the Open Method of Coordination and the European Semester;
2021/06/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 119 #

2020/2243(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. In this sense, emphasis must be placed on the education systems of the Member States in order to improve the quality of education and care for children from early childhood, to make quality and inclusive education available to every child, regardless of their social, ethnic or cultural background, at all levels of education, in order to ensure that education reflects the needs of the market and, last but not least, to improve preparedness on the part of teachers, including in terms of their financial remuneration.
2021/06/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 134 #

2020/2243(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Underlines the importance of establishing academic freedom in tertiary education as a core principle of an EEA;
2021/06/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 155 #

2020/2243(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Urges for closer collaboration of the EU with other organisations and institutions such as UNESCO and the OECD and for actively using existing educational research and studies with a view to supporting Member States in identifying effective policy reforms;
2021/06/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 177 #

2020/2243(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Outlines the need for targeted civic education and learning about European values – such as human dignity, democracy, the rule of law, human rights and equality – in order to foster a European civic culture and a sense of European community complementing local, regional, national and global dimensions;
2021/06/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 202 #

2020/2243(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24 a. Calls for the establishment of a dedicated financial instrument in MFF 2028-2034 with a view to providing EU funding for building the European Education Area and to facilitate mutual recognition of qualifications;
2021/06/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 210 #

2020/2243(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
26. Emphasises the need to provide learners with knowledge about European history and cultural heritage, both tangible and intangible, and to foster a critical European memory and historical consciousness, as well as civic awareness in the area of tolerance and respect for the values and pillars on which the EU is founded;
2021/06/10
Committee: CULT
Amendment 3 #

2020/2217(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Notes that in the context of a large-scale data collection and analysis, public trust plays a key role in the establishment of a fully functional legislative framework; notes that such a framework must guarantee a high level of privacy and accountability and remain compliant with Regulation (EU) 2016/679, Directive (EU) 2019/790, as well as with the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and its Article 8 which states that ‘everyone has the right to the protection of personal data concerning him or her; underlines that such data must be processed fairly for specified purposes and on the basis of the consent of the person concerned or some other legitimate basis laid down by law; underlines that everyone has the right of access to data which has been collected concerning him or her, and the right to have it rectified’;
2020/11/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 7 #

2020/2217(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Calls on the European Commission to take into consideration the use of EU funds and programmes, including the European Social Fund Plus and the Digital Europe programme, to effectively support lifelong learning and training so to advance competences in data analysis and its ethical aspects; calls for a prioritisation of inclusion and diversity, which will consequently not only help to address the problem of shortage in data experts but, from a more global perspective, will also allow to increase Europe’s technological autonomy and resilience, while putting our European values and respect of fundamental rights at its core;
2020/11/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 10 #

2020/2217(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Encourages Member States to set- up specialised Master programmes, modules and short-term training courses in advanced digital technologies to develop digital skills in key professions handling data, including sensitive data;
2020/11/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 11 #

2020/2217(INI)

2 c. Highlights the value of strategic partnership agreements between universities, especially within the EU, to further promote cooperation in fields of data science;
2020/11/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 15 #

2020/2217(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the EU should prioritise digital literacy and competencies in its cohesion policy for 2021 and beyond, with a focus on supporting teachers and the heads of education institutions in implementing digital education throughout curricula and on sharing best practices and know-how, without creating additional administrative or financial burdens; considers that education should be focused ontake into account, without being reduced to, practical skills for the future and be based on a long-term and comprehensive analysis of labour market needs; welcomes the Commission’s proposal to develop a common European skills database;
2020/11/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 22 #

2020/2217(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines the fact that while the increased use of data will transform our education systems, it will nevertheless be essential to maintain a human-centred and personalised approach to students and their needs; considers that open access to education and to scientific data and publications based on the FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable, reusable) data principles is essential for successful innovation and sciencereminds that in the context of the development of the digital environment, human connection and educational experience are of paramount importance for pupils and students; also adds that not only digital literacy, but also general culture and critical thinking is of high value for users’ capacity to assess and choose how the data they generate may be used, thus making it more necessary than ever its transmission by teachers and educators to younger generations; considers that fair, non-discriminatory and equitable access to education and to scientific data and publications based on the FAIR (findable, accessible, interoperable, reusable) data principles is essential for successful innovation and science; recalls that access to data is not a binary concept opposing closed and open approaches, but rather a continuum of various degrees of access which depends, among others, on the sustainability of research and creation, and on the sensitivity of data;
2020/11/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 27 #

2020/2217(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Reminds that data protection in schools is a particularly sensitive issue due to the fact that the persons concerned are minors; reiterates that future legislation must ensure high levels of protection of individual pupils’ data; encourages the Member States to put in place information and awareness campaigns that would support parents and help them to better understand what use can be made of their children's data;
2020/11/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 37 #

2020/2217(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to explore the potential merits and scope of creating a common European data space for the cultural and creative industry at large; believes that the digitalisation of cultural heritage cannot fully substitute physical access to tangible and intangible cultural heritage; considers nevertheless that digitalisation in the field of cultural heritage could be useful and beneficial in a wide variety of ways, by for instance facilitating physical protection and preservation or enabling three-dimensional virtual applications which could be suitable for a number of sectors, including tourism; calls for the development of a common European data space on cultural heritage, which could be built on the basis of the Europeana Digital Service Infrastructure.
2020/11/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 40 #

2020/2217(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Reminds that we have a moral duty to future generations to safeguard our cultural heritage; considers that in addition to a comprehensive existing legal framework in terms of illicit export and import of cultural property, such measures as setting up of databases of stolen treasures and cultural objects can play an important role in further reinforcing cultural heritage protection;
2020/11/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 43 #

2020/2217(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Recalls that cultural data is one of the decisive tools for the education of citizens and the youth as well as for the process of cultural democratisation and knowledge transfer; urges therefore the European Commission to take into account the specific needs of the cultural and creative sectors in elaborating further regulation in terms of data collection, analysis and storage; calls on the European Commission to remain explicitly attuned to the diversity of cultural and creative sectors while elaborating future legislation on data flows;
2020/11/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 45 #

2020/2217(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7 c. Notes that giving the importance of entrepreneurship in cultural and creative sectors, future legislation in the field of data must remain simple and include clear guidance to keep the regulatory environment free from overburden and over-regulation; recalls that micro-businesses and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) including cultural and creative sectors will need additional support in order to comply with future standards in the field of data sharing and data protection regulation, as they bear a disproportionate legislative burden to their size;
2020/11/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 48 #

2020/2217(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 d (new)
7 d. Calls on the Commission to take into account cultural and creative industries in the forthcoming European SME strategy and their particular needs in the data economy, including better access to data, in order to strengthen their innovation capacities while ensuring a favourable environment for the growth of this vital sector;
2020/11/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 49 #

2020/2217(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 e (new)
7 e. Underlines that in order to foster data sharing, it is important to guarantee the interoperability of data and data processing systems allowing data flows among cultural operators while abiding by high standards of the protection of personal data; considers that further reinforcement of privacy standards, sharing of best practices, support for joint enforcement initiatives as well as jointly developed codes of conduct may be necessary components to enhance data sharing;
2020/11/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 50 #

2020/2217(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 f (new)
7 f. Reminds that secure data sharing is essential to avoid potentially negative repercussions of an increased concentration of cultural data in the hands of platforms with a dominant position within the market or in a substantial part of it, and thus ensure access to genuine cultural openness and guarantee freedom of creation;
2020/11/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 51 #

2020/2217(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 g (new)
7 g. Reminds that investments in skills and data literacy must be accompanied by substantial financial support to equip Europe with a strong industrial base and infrastructure in terms of data processing and storage; in this regard, calls on the EU to massively invest insecure and high- quality data processing and storage technological capacities and strategic infrastructure through the long-term EU budget 2021-2027, including the EU Recovery Plan.
2020/11/11
Committee: CULT
Amendment 18 #

2020/2216(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Underlines that the digital transformation affects the field of education, which is about to undergo the most substantial change since the introduction of compulsory education; stresses that, according to some estimates, 65% of children entering primary school today will ultimately end up working in new job types that do not yet exist; highlights that digital literacy is an essential skill and there is a need to ensure equal access to these skills as well as to digital equipment as highlighted by the COVID-19 related challenge of remote teaching and learning;
2021/02/02
Committee: CULT
Amendment 45 #

2020/2216(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that AI can be an effective tool for enforcing the rules on online content, such as illegal content or fake news, through automated content filtering, and can also be used to implement the ‘notice, take down and stay down’ mechanisms; stresses, however, that AI may pose challenges to fundamental rights, in particular freedom of expression, as well as access to information, cultural diversity and media pluralism; points out that the digital single market should be driven by the principle that "what is illegal offline is also illegal online";
2021/02/02
Committee: CULT
Amendment 18 #

2020/2201(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that all democratic means of participation for citizens must entail an open and transparent process that takes an inclusive, participatory and well- balanced approach to citizens and stakeholders; believes that dialogue between decision-makers and civil society should be organised in such a way that the diversity of our societies is fully reflected;deleted
2021/02/03
Committee: CULT
Amendment 25 #

2020/2201(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Stresses that dialogue with citizens on their participation in the decision- making is necessary in order to build an even more democratic EU; considers that this will be a way to deepen European integration, promote the rule of law and build an even more just society, giving equal opportunities to all EU citizens; calls for enhances dialogues with citizens in order to spread information about EU policies and the rights deriving from the European citizenship; believes that dialogue between decision-makers and civil society should be organized in such a way that all parts of European societies are fully represented;
2021/02/03
Committee: CULT
Amendment 41 #

2020/2201(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Highlights that all citizens should have equal access and possibilities to exercise their rights, and asks for specific inclusion measures in citizens' dialogue for persons with fewer opportunities as well as for vulnerable and marginalised groups;
2021/04/26
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 42 #

2020/2201(INI)

4. Underlines the importance of fostering civic engagement and participation in a coordinated and coherent way at a local, regional, national and EU level; believes, in this connection, that the role and activities of European Commission Representations and European Parliament Liaison Offices (EPLOs) in the Member States should be strengthened, privileging the mainstreamedin order to facilitate direct dialogue with the citizens and providing the access to information about the European Union and its policies, trough the use of communication tools for the digital and physical participation of citizens, and calls for higher level participation at these meetings;
2021/02/03
Committee: CULT
Amendment 43 #

2020/2201(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Supports awareness raising activities to improve accessibility of information to citizens;
2021/04/26
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 56 #

2020/2201(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that civic education and learning about the EU is key to enabling EU citizens to make informed choices; calls on the Commission to develop a common curriculum on and be an integral part of a democratic society; notes that European citizenship is a value that should be fostered in young students and welcomes the relevant initiatives of the European commission which promote mobility throughout the EU; calls on the Commission to provide support to complement educational programmes in all Member States to enhance EU learning in order to foster objective and critical thinking on the benefits of the European Union; with the aim of increasing citizens' participation in the EU decision making; considers that journalists should also have access to adequate training and that this can be achieved trough both on-the-job training offered by schools of journalism;
2021/02/03
Committee: CULT
Amendment 80 #

2020/2201(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines the right of citizens to have access to reliable and factual information oninformation on the functioning of the European Union, its policies and decision-making processes; recognises the need to establish a neutral, independent and informative common European news centre, available in all of the EU’s trough independent European media sources; recalls that the EU institutions should ensure strengthened and proactive communication in all official languages; calls for downstream feedback, fact- checking and moderation in relation to disinformation to be introduced into the functioning of online platforms.
2021/02/03
Committee: CULT
Amendment 1 #

2020/2156(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises the importance of preserving and promoting multilingualism in the institutions, bodies, offices and agencies of the Union and the need to treat all official languages equally; acknowledges the invaluable contribution of the Centre’s translation services to the smooth functioning of the institutions, bodies, offices and agencies of the Union and to making their work transparent and accessible to Union citizens in their respective mother tongues; to this, recommends the services of external providers to be used to a larger extent;
2020/12/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 3 #

2020/2135(INI)

A. whereas inclusive, quality education is the cornerstone of the green and digital transitions; whereas education is an investment in our common future, positively impacting social cohesion as a pre-condition for economic growth, job creation and employment;
2020/11/19
Committee: CULT
Amendment 7 #

2020/2135(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas the content of teaching and the organisation of education systems is a national competence and must remain so; whereas however, new challenges require the mobilisation of European tools and supporting policies within the European Education Area;
2020/11/19
Committee: CULT
Amendment 12 #

2020/2135(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas digital technologies are reshaping society, making basic digital skills and digital literacy now essential for all citizens; whereas digital technologies should be perceived as a tool to provide quality education and training: whereas in the future there will be an increased need for digital skills (coding, logistics and robotics) which will concern not only IT education courses but will touch upon the curriculum as a whole;
2020/11/19
Committee: CULT
Amendment 16 #

2020/2135(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas the impact of new technologies, robotics and Al on employment needs to be fully explored; whereas the labour market will increasingly prioritise a focus on the STEM fields, meaning it is necessary to further develop practical solutions on career guidance, deterrence of student dropouts, online adult learning and requalification;
2020/11/19
Committee: CULT
Amendment 30 #

2020/2135(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas digital tools can help the process of learning, but must remain complementary to the physical presence of educators as well as their expertise and judgement; whereas digital technology certainly cannot substitute the role of the teacher;
2020/11/19
Committee: CULT
Amendment 35 #

2020/2135(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E
E. whereas access to high-quality digital infrastructure and equipment and high-speed internet that is adapted to educational needs is a prerequisite for digital learning; whereas the COVID-19 pandemic and the sudden digital transition in education have laid bare the gaps in access across the Union;
2020/11/19
Committee: CULT
Amendment 43 #

2020/2135(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G
G. whereas the shift to online and distance learning has exacerbated existing inequalities, leaving disadvantaged and vulnerable learners and learners with disabilities and with special educational needs further behind, increasing drop- out rates across education sectors, and revealing an absence of pastoral and social support in the digital environment; whereas special attention should also be paid to children with special educational needs who have a learning problem or disability that make it more difficult for them to learn remotely than for most children of their age;
2020/11/19
Committee: CULT
Amendment 86 #

2020/2135(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Notes, that the new DEAP is now extending the scope of action and sets specific targets to address persistent gaps, for example in digital skills, the promotion of quality computer and information technology education, support for better connectivity in schools, online learning content and tools, and digital literacy of schools and higher education institutions;
2020/11/19
Committee: CULT
Amendment 88 #

2020/2135(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Notes, however, that delivering the plan effectively depends on coordination across a broad range of programmes; calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure effective synergies between these programmes; emphasises the need to learn from the Covid-19 crisis by applying the good practices (peer learning) of some countries in terms of using digital tools for education;
2020/11/19
Committee: CULT
Amendment 97 #

2020/2135(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Encourages Member States to make use of the Recovery Package to invest in digital equipment for schools and for pupils in the EU, notably in excluded areas as no child should be left behind;
2020/11/19
Committee: CULT
Amendment 117 #

2020/2135(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Stresses the importance of a number of European instruments which can be used for the development of formal and non-formal education as well as investment in educational infrastructure and digital equipments in schools, such as the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF), the Connecting Europe Facility, Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, the European Solidarity Corps and the new Digital Education Action Plan; points out furthermore that investments at national level are also essential;
2020/11/19
Committee: CULT
Amendment 121 #

2020/2135(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Supports the Erasmus+ programme and the increase of its budget in order to make it more efficient and inclusive; supports volunteering as the key activity of the ESC;
2020/11/19
Committee: CULT
Amendment 127 #

2020/2135(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Deplores the persistent digital divide in the Union; regrets the fact that in some Member States, like Romania, efforts to provide access to quality digital education have failed, leaving more than 30 % of pupils without access to education for several months; shares the Commission’s analysis that fast and reliable internet and quality digital equipment in educational establishments, non-formal settings and the home are prerequisites for effective digital education;
2020/11/19
Committee: CULT
Amendment 132 #

2020/2135(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Insists that broadband should be considered a public good and be universally accessible as a critical step in closing the digital divide; calls for specific measures to enhance access for remote, rural and mountain areas with low connectivity and limited access to emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, blockchain, new educational devices or gamification, in the light of their growing importance and potential; calls for a new initiative on AI and robotics for education; recalls furthermore that an ethical and human- centric Al approach should be ensured by EU programmes and schemes;
2020/11/19
Committee: CULT
Amendment 165 #

2020/2135(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Insists that greater attention be devoted to teacher training as the plan is rolled out so as to ensure that teachers not only possess digital skills, but can also teach them; calls for a pan-Union initiative to develop new pedagogical methods for the digital environment; underlines the increasingly important role played by parents, families and tutors in distance learning and calls for them to be given special training and support mechanismsthe need for them to have good internet, digital and technical skills and calls for them to be given special training and support mechanisms; stresses the need to assist all families with digital tools in order to grant access to remote education;
2020/11/19
Committee: CULT
Amendment 169 #

2020/2135(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Calls on the European Commission, together with the Member States, to provide financial support for training courses designed for teachers in order to prepare them to carry out teaching activities using the new platforms; notes that the next generation of teachers needs to be equipped with digital skills and competences to prepare children for the future, while exploiting the potential of digital teaching methods;
2020/11/19
Committee: CULT
Amendment 173 #

2020/2135(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11 b. Calls on the European Commission, together with the Member States to provide schools (teachers and students) not only with technical support and an Internet connection, but also with the necessary support on safe and reliable software, e-learning materials and platforms for best practice sharing to be able to continue with distance learning;
2020/11/19
Committee: CULT
Amendment 175 #

2020/2135(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 c (new)
11 c. Calls for further enhancements to existing online education platforms which should focus on online education and provide teachers with best practices; calls, in this regard, for better promotion and development of programmes such as the Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europe (EPALE) and the School Education Gateway;
2020/11/19
Committee: CULT
Amendment 181 #

2020/2135(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Underlines the challenge of cyberthreats, cyberbullying, data and privacy protection, dangerous online games and disinformation in the digital environment; highlights that any development in the field of digital education must go hand-in-hand with a robust framework of data protection; warmly welcomes, therefore, the increased focus on digital and information literacy in the revised plan; looks forward to the swift adoption of the Media Action Plan and the guidelines for teachers and educational staff; calls on the Commission to be more ambitious and to launch large-scale digital literacy campaigns;
2020/11/19
Committee: CULT
Amendment 206 #

2020/2135(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Supports dual education in VET, lifelong learning and adult learning with a view to a better adaptation to labour market developments and preventing social isolation;
2020/11/19
Committee: CULT
Amendment 11 #

2020/2084(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Asserts that an adequate education and training in transitions to environmentally and socially sustainable economies can become a strong driver of job creation, social justice and poverty eradication and can contribute to the better matching with changing labour market needs;
2020/06/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 16 #

2020/2084(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises that a transition to a more environmentally sustainable society requires skilled workersand highly skilled labour and believes that just transition funds should cover a strong investment in education,all levels of education, including vocational education and training (VET) and retraining, upskilling and reskilling on-the-job retraining or a combination of part-time working and part-time retraining are to be prioritised to maximise the efficiency of support;
2020/06/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 34 #

2020/2084(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for an enhanced university- business dialogue to allow for study in a sector where there will be jobsimprove study programmes where students acquire knowledge, competences and skills sought in the labour market, particularly infor vulnerable people, communities, and regions; and sectorto improve the labour mobility of workers in order to avoid high levels of unemployment in affected regions;
2020/06/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 44 #

2020/2084(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on governments and employers to invest in programmes and measures to ensure that vulnerable groups of individuals have thand those affected by the transitions in the labour market have the opportunity to acquire skills necessary for a successful transition to a zero-emission economy;
2020/06/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 49 #

2020/2084(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that the European Education Area should include transversal training inining for promoting transversal skills related to the ecological and digital transition, as well as an adequate connection with the world of work, especially at the later levels of the curriculum.;
2020/06/08
Committee: CULT
Amendment 3 #

2020/2058(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that Erasmus+, the European Solidarity Corps and Creative Europe, as the EU’s main education, volunteering and culture programmes, play a key role in fostering education in the skills needed for the green transition, raising awareness of environmental and climate issues, volunteering to protect the environment and the rural area, and developing creative, inclusive and accessible solutions to tackle environmental challenges; highlights in this regard the importance of agricultural internships supported by Erasmus+;
2020/05/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 8 #

2020/2058(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Highlights in regard to Erasmus+ that agricultural internships raise awareness on challenges related to the environment and climate change; notes, that agricultural internships ensure, that young people work with nature, act environmentally friendly, learn about the high standards and values of European food production and furthermore, learn to preserve and respect biodiversity;
2020/05/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 10 #

2020/2058(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Through solidarity placements, projects and networking activities in the field of agriculture and rural development, the European Solidarity Corps and Erasmus+ offer a valuable and sustainable opportunity for young people to learn to respect and protect the climate and the environment and exchange best practices;
2020/05/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 13 #

2020/2058(INI)

1 c. Welcomes the European Commission's communication on the Sustainable European Investment plan; calls on the Commission to facilitate sustainable investments in the fields of culture, education, youth and sports;
2020/05/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 15 #

2020/2058(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1 d. Considers that the investment plan has to be complementarity with other relevant Union policies, programmes and funds, in particular those relating to education and youth, culture and sport, agriculture and rural development, environment and climate;
2020/05/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 16 #

2020/2058(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 e (new)
1 e. Points out that the investment plan should support research on nature-based solutions, green technologies and other sustainable solutions that can help to protect the environment and the climate; highlightes that especially start-ups, young professionals and young people who already work on innovative green solutions should have access to funding;
2020/05/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 37 #

2020/2058(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to introduce financial incentives in the investment plan to complement the Erasmus+, European Solidarity Corps and Creative Europe programmes in the shift towards more environmentally friendly, sustainable means of transport, in particular railways, while also promoting inclusion and accessibility; takes the view that participants for whom air travel is the only option, shall not be discriminated or excluded from the programmes; such incentives should be supported with an ambitious and dedicated budget within the investment plan;
2020/05/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 47 #

2020/2058(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Is concerned about the situation resulting from the COVID-19 crisis, especially that of the most vulnerable individuals and sectors and that of minorities, who face an even more precarious situation than before the crisis; calls on the Commission to take all necessary measures to adapt the proposal for the Green Deal investment plan to develop an approach coordinated with emergency measures, such as the Coronavirus Response Investment Initiative and the proposed SURE scheme, and recovery instruments, andrecovery instruments; notes, that any measures must not overlap or lead to duplicity; requests that investment in the fields of culture, education, youth and sport be considered strategic in order to foster the green transition promoted through the Green Deal.
2020/05/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 1 #

2020/2038(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Stresses the impact of the COVID- 19 crisis on existing business models in the tourism sector, the changes in market and tourists' motivation and behaviour, and the removal of physical barriers between culture and art and citizens;
2020/05/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 2 #

2020/2038(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 a (new)
-1a. Stresses the sector's resilience during the COVID-19 crisis and welcomes the emerging digital cultural tourism offerings, such as online museum tours and virtual guided tours of European cities; deplores, however, the economic impact on the sector and calls on the Commission to provide special support for cultural activities and heritage as a necessary basis for the cultural tourism sector to recover; calls for measures to be taken to speed up the digital transformation of this industry, for the tools needed for the industry to prepare for future scenarios to be provided, for public-private collaboration in initiatives to be encouraged and for SMEs' access to the market to be facilitated;
2020/05/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 11 #

2020/2038(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Highlights the need to help the Member States to promote entrepreneurial spirit in the tourism sector and related industries (such as leisure and entertainment) through the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF), as such companies are a powerful way to disseminate European cultural values, promote historical heritage and bring people closer to natural resources; believes that citizens are the best ambassadors for history, cultural wealth and regional traditions; reiterates that tourism training and upskilling programmes need to be developed, particularly in rural areas;
2020/05/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 22 #

2020/2038(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Points out that Erasmus+ programmes and the European Solidarity Corps are an opportunity to preserve the EU's cultural values; believes that these programmes foster intra-European tourism and cultural exchanges, enable connectivity and create links between travellers;
2020/05/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 30 #

2020/2038(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Encourages the promotion of excellent sustainable cultural tourism; calls on the Commission and the Member States to take measures to foster collaboration between prestigious experts with accredited active knowledge in cultural tourism, and to promote cooperation and the exchange of good practices in the cultural tourism industry;
2020/05/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 39 #

2020/2038(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses the importance for the European tourism industry of nurturing and keeping active tourism flows between the EU and the UK following the end of the transition period, once the threat posed by COVID-19 has subsided;
2020/05/04
Committee: CULT
Amendment 2 #

2020/2022(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Points out that fundamental rights constitute an objective system of values which ensures that fundamental communication freedoms are not alterable, rights to property, as well as its protection, are not alterable and must be balanced with one another, including by private-law agreements or business terms and conditions;
2020/04/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 7 #

2020/2022(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Underlines that the Digital Services Act should be fully compliant with the objective of ensuring the protection of fundamental rights, including the right to freedom of expression and information, privacy, as well as the right to property, including intellectual property;
2020/04/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 16 #

2020/2022(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for all protective measures which might at the same time be detrimental to fundamental rights to remain tasks for the State that are subject to thorough judicial review and for no public-authority tasks to bto fully respect fundamental rights and recalls that such mandatory protective measures operate within a legislative tfransferred to private-sector firmsmework and are subject to judicial oversight;
2020/04/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 27 #

2020/2022(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for recognition of the factStrongly believes that services developed in the EU which guarantee effective and comprehensive privacy protection and maximum digital freedom, intellectual property protection, the promotion of cultural diversity and freedom of information and communication represent an advantage in global competition that should not be underestimated, and calls on the Commission to systematically promote their development in a more targeted manner;
2020/04/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 34 #

2020/2022(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for sector-specific rules that serve to realise society-wide objectives and give tangible expression to them for certain sectors, such as the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD), to take precedence over general rules. to ensure legal security, before, if necessary, any reassessment takes place, that may follow the introduction of any new general rule;
2020/04/28
Committee: CULT
Amendment 7 #

2020/2018(INL)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Considers it essential that parties with a legitimate interest have access to reliable information on the operators of information society services, including for intellectual property enforcement and the protection of minors; regrets that the information requirements in Article 5 of Directive 2000/31/EC are insufficient for these purposes; calls for intermediaries such as domain name registrars, web hosting providers, and online advertising services to be required to verify the identity of their commercial users;
2020/04/15
Committee: CULT
Amendment 14 #

2020/2018(INL)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on platform operators to take their responsibility as content distributors and gatekeepers, as they play a crucial role in accessing news, audiovisual content and creative works; stresses that in order to safeguard and promote cultural and linguistic diversity, the promotion of European works, as well as media pluralism, the use of algorithms by such platforms should be transparent so that it is clear how access to content is granted, denied, ranked and/or undermined; calls on platform operators to not only to immediately delete illegal content after positive identification, but also to continuously transmit it to the law enforcement authorities for the purpose of further prosecution, including the metadata necessary for this purpose,;
2020/04/15
Committee: CULT
Amendment 22 #

2020/2018(INL)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls for a strengthened legal framework to ensure that service providers take effective measures and act expeditiously to remove illegal content from their services and that such content stays down after being removed;
2020/04/15
Committee: CULT
Amendment 24 #

2020/2018(INL)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Calls on the Commission to clarify the notion of expeditious reaction, which is already included in the E-Commerce Directive 2000/31/EC;
2020/04/15
Committee: CULT
Amendment 25 #

2020/2018(INL)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Considers that for the infringement of live content, the reaction of service providers should be immediate when the notification from rights holders is received;
2020/04/15
Committee: CULT
Amendment 26 #

2020/2018(INL)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2d. Draws the Commission’s attention to recent national court cases which oblige service providers to take down the infringing content within 30 minutes;
2020/04/15
Committee: CULT
Amendment 27 #

2020/2018(INL)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 e (new)
2e. Stresses that voluntary measures taken by service providers to fight against illegal or harmful content should not lead to a limitation of their liability;
2020/04/15
Committee: CULT
Amendment 28 #

2020/2018(INL)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 f (new)
2f. Recalls that any limitation of liability should remain applicable only to purely passive digital services, while active services should remain fully liable for the content on their services;
2020/04/15
Committee: CULT
Amendment 34 #

2020/2018(INL)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Insists that the protection and promotion of freedom and diversity of opinion, information, the press and cultural forms of expression, the property rights, as well as the protection of the privacy of communication between individuals, must be balanced with one another, form the basis of liberal democracy and that this applies online without restrictionoffline and online; demands therefore that the use of all technologically feasible means of combating harmful or illegal content on the internet in this context be subjected to careful prior constitutional vetting and therefore rejects prior checks on content as disrespects the principle of proportionatelity;
2020/04/15
Committee: CULT
Amendment 57 #

2020/2018(INL)

4a. Underlines that illegal content online, including piracy and counterfeiting, represents a massive and continuous threat for European citizens and for the European cultural and creative industries, requiring that the legal framework remains adapted to the scale and virality that technological evolution now allows;
2020/04/15
Committee: CULT
Amendment 8 #

2020/2011(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital A
A. whereas 43 % of Roma are in some form of paid employment1 ; whereas 50% of Roma between the age of 6 and 24 do not attend school and 63 % of young Roma (aged 16-24) are not in education, employment or training (NEET)2 ; whereas the increasing share of Roma NEETs was an area where the situation had deteriorated in 2016 compared to 20113 ; _________________ 1European Commission, 2019 Report on National Roma Integration Strategies: Key Conclusions, p. 3. 2Report on the implementation of national Roma integration strategies – 2019, COM(2019)0406, p. 4. 3 Roma inclusion measures reported under the EU framework for NRIS, SWD(2019) 320 final, PART 1/2, p. 18.
2020/06/04
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 11 #

2020/2011(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas Roma are struggling to find stable employment as they do not fit job requirements because of their often limited chances of developing their skills and competences;
2020/06/04
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 21 #

2020/2011(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital B
B. whereas Roma are born into an extreme generational poverty, one third of Roma households do not have tap water, just over half have an indoor flush toilet or shower, and 78 % of Roma live in overcrowded housing4 ; _________________ 4European Commission, 2019 Report on National Roma Integration Strategies: Key Conclusions, p. 6.
2020/06/04
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 21 #

2020/2011(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 11
— having regard to the relevant reports and recommendations of civil society organisations representing people with Romani backgroundRoma, non- governmental organisations (NGOs) and research institutions,
2020/06/12
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 50 #

2020/2011(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Calls on the more attention paid to those Member States that have a sizable Roma population and history of rather ineffective measures. The Commission should monitor and better support these Member States and their policies and measures;
2020/06/04
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 61 #

2020/2011(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that the most critical points to address in the area of Roma employment are effective transition from education to the open labour market, tackling negative stereotypes that are often the biggest obstacles to find employment, tackling discrimination by employers, matching labour demand with labour supply, and the growing rates of Roma youth not in education;
2020/06/04
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 84 #

2020/2011(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas a Directive for the Equality and Inclusion of People with Romani Backgroundthe EU initiative on Roma Equality and Inclusion, developed on the basis of more realistic quantitative and qualitative data, a legislative act with a binding character on the European Union and its Member Statend country-specific indicators, is needed and must be proposed by the Commission;
2020/06/12
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 87 #

2020/2011(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines the need for an urgent and thorough commitment by the relevant state authorities to the desegregation of Roma pupils in schools and to securing the same quality and inclusive mainstream learning as the non-Roma pupils, as Roma children are often educated in segregated environments, while the misdiagnosis of Roma children as having special educational needs is still a common discriminatory practice;
2020/06/04
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 92 #

2020/2011(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Recommends strongly to continue training and employment of Roma as youth mentors and mediators to support transitions in education and to the labour market; highlights the need to target Roma (youth and women) more explicitly with active labour market policies, including the Youth Guarantee and to systematically monitor and fight discrimination with regard to labour market access and at the work place;
2020/06/04
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 94 #

2020/2011(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas adequate funding must be allocated for the implementation of post- 2020 National Inclusion Strategies for People with Romani BackgroundRoma from the local, regional and national budgets of the Member States; whereas the EU and the Member States must ensure that the funds allocated are properly spent and not misused;
2020/06/12
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 98 #

2020/2011(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E
E. whereas the correct designation referring to all Romani groups, including those stigmatised as gypsies but who do not have the corresponding ethnic background, such as Egyptians, Ashkali, or Travellers, should be ‘people with Romani background’;deleted
2020/06/12
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 104 #

2020/2011(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F
F. whereas the equal participation of local and regional stakeholders (NGOs, activists, experts, community members, etc.) must be significantly involved in the development, implementation and monitoring of public policies towards people with Romani backgroundRoma, in the post-2020 context;
2020/06/12
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 106 #

2020/2011(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Is of the opinion that vocational education and training is still insufficiently recognised as a priority and a solution that offers a means of mobilising and providing opportunities for Roma young people and guaranteeing their economic independence; calls on the Member States to encourage stronger engagement of businesses, particularly at local level, and consider supporting the development of social enterprises to create sustainable workplaces for Roma;
2020/06/04
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 111 #

2020/2011(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Calls on the Commission to facilitate an exchange of best practices between Member States and to monitor the progress;
2020/06/04
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 114 #

2020/2011(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Notes that ageing Europe faces shortages of skilled labour and young Roma population thus should not be perceived as a burden but as an opportunity and potential future workforce;
2020/06/04
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 115 #

2020/2011(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Calls on the Member States to make the greatest effort in order to sensitise public opinion concerning Roma inclusion;
2020/06/04
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 117 #

2020/2011(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G
G. whereas under COVID-19 lockdowns, the situation of marginalised communities of people of Romani backgroundRoma in overcrowded compounds and settlements is very difficult; whereas people of Romani backgroundRoma do not have access to adequate healthcare, drinking water, sanitation and food, and are particularly at risk; whereas the Member States must deliver emergency support and medical care in order to limit the spread of the virus; whereas racism, exclusion and discrimination against people of Romani backgroundRoma should be urgently addressed by the Union and its Member States;
2020/06/12
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 123 #

2020/2011(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Recalls the fact that the Racial Equality Directive6 provides protection and guarantees for equal treatment with regard to access to and supply of goods and services, including housing, which is primarily within the remit of national and regional governments; highlights that poor access to housing and public utilities has a negative impact on education, employment and health outcomes and adversely affects social inclusion overall; _________________ 6 Article 3(1)(h) of Council Directive 2000/43/EC of 29 June 2000 implementing the principle of equal treatment between persons irrespective of racial or ethnic origin, OJ L 180, 19.7.2000, p. 22.
2020/06/04
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 136 #

2020/2011(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that the Commission must develop a proposal for a post-2020 directive for eEU initiative on Roma Equality and iInclusion of people with Romani background in Europe putting the fight against poverty and anti-gypsyism at the forefront; stresses that the new proposal must include clear and binding objectives, measures and targetobjectives, country- specific indicators and concrete measures for the Member States, a clear timeline and clear and binding progress requirements, as well as success indicators and adequate funding for its implementation; emphasises the need for a robust monitoring and oversight mechanism to ensure effective implementation and appropriate use of funds; notes that equal participation in all domains of public life, political participation, and the language, arts, culture, history and environment of people with Romani backgroundRoma should be explicitly mentioned in the proposal for post-2020 EU public policy for people with Romani backgroundRoma, as additional measures to the four main priority areas of education, employment, housing and healthcare;
2020/06/12
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 138 #

2020/2011(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. While condemning discrimination when renting a house or applying for a job, recalls Member States’ obligation under the Racial Equality Directive7a to designate a specialised body for the promotion of all persons without discrimination on grounds of race and ethnic origin; _________________ 7a Article 13 of Council Directive 2000/43/EC of 29 June 2000 implementing the principle of equal treatment between persons irrespective of racial or ethnic origin, OJ L 180, 19.7.2000, p. 22–26
2020/06/04
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 139 #

2020/2011(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes that to make the future EU Roma inclusion process successful and credible a fundamental change in approach is needed; emphasises that national efforts towards Roma inclusion should be accelerated in all EU Member States; stresses however that the emphasis should be placed on those with a sizable Roma population where an ineffective process of Roma inclusion poses macroeconomic challenges, deepens regional disparities and thus hampers EU social cohesion; underlines that the EU support to those countries should be measured up to the challenges, that greater attention should be devoted to the effectiveness of policies and measures in these countries, and that adequate funding should be closely linked with policies;
2020/06/12
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 153 #

2020/2011(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to develop a proposal for a post-2020 EU directive for the einitiative on Roma Equality and iInclusion of people with Romani background, giving priority to (i) achieving a positive impact; (ii) a rights-based approach, including a plan to eliminate social and economic inequalities; (iii) developing a vision for the future proposal, including specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time- bound objectives to protect and improve the inclusion of people with Romani backgroundRoma; and (iv) eliminating inequalities, especially for children from their earliest years;
2020/06/12
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 155 #

2020/2011(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Regrets the weak link between available funding tools and strategic plans and objectives related to the socio- economic development and inclusion of Roma; calls on the Member States to put in place efficient monitoring and oversight mechanisms to ensure that the funds allocated are properly spent and not misused;
2020/06/04
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 163 #

2020/2011(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to ensure the equal participation of Romani and pro- Romani civil society organisations, experts and community members, including those active at local and regional level, taking into account a gender perspective in both the policy debate and in decision-making;
2020/06/12
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 180 #

2020/2011(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to take into account the internal heterogeneity of the community in the priority domains of the post-2020 EU directive proposal, ensuring that nobody is left behind, and to use the designation ‘people with Romani background’ when referring to Romani groups in post-2020 EU policies and discussionsInitiative on Roma Equality and Inclusion, ensuring that nobody is left behind;
2020/06/12
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 187 #

2020/2011(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to strengthen the link between EU mainstream financial and policy instruments, particularly the European Structural and Investment Funds, and inclusion priorities for people with Romani backgroundRoma, as part of the next multiannual financial framework;
2020/06/12
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 196 #

2020/2011(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to consider a new funding tool or sub- programme that should be linked to an existing EU educational and social funding programme, such as Erasmus Plus or the European Social Fund, for targeted and tailored support in quality education for pupils with Romani background between the ages of 3 and 18 who are contending with extreme poverty and do not have access to existing EU educational and social inclusion funding instruments;
2020/06/12
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 212 #

2020/2011(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Member States to develop post-2020 National Strategies for the Inclusion of People with Romani BackgroundRoma based on realistic quantitative and qualitative data with an adequate pre- defined budget, incorporated into the national, regional and local budgets and which reflects the scale of the social inclusion needs of people with Romani backgroundRoma;
2020/06/12
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 230 #

2020/2011(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Member States to officially recognise anti-gypsyism as a specific form of racism against people with Romani backgroundRoma, and to develop and implement specific and effective preventive and corrective measures against it on all levels where it occurs;
2020/06/12
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 258 #

2020/2011(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Member States to strengthen the participation of people with Romani backgroundRoma in policy-making, moving from a paternalistic to a non- paternalistic approach;
2020/06/12
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 263 #

2020/2011(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Member States to indicate what level of funding would be needed to carry out the proposed measures for inclusion of people with Romani backgroundRoma and to state the amount of money available for such measures from the national and from the EU budgets;
2020/06/12
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 6 #

2020/2009(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that in order to fight against disinformation and fake news, reinstate a climate of trust in the media and counter threats to democratic political processes, a comprehensive strategy is needed, based inter alia on media and information literacy, and aimed at empowering citizens to critically assess media content and recognise the difference between opinion and fact; stresses the need to develop a strategy on how to ensure the reliability of news and information during election campaigns; considers the changing of funding models as significant challenge for quality journalism, as the replacement of trained journalists by less expensive freelancers is one of the challenges quality journalism faces today; underlines the role of editorial responsibility and liability of both traditional and new media; calls upon the strict implementation of competition law on the digital market and its application on online platforms;
2020/05/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 9 #

2020/2009(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to step up the efforts on tackling disinformation and fake news that are aiming at undermining the trust in European democratic foundations, to identify them as a threat to the European Union and its member states, and to propose adequate increase of financial and personnel resources to the units combating the disinformation;
2020/05/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 17 #

2020/2009(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to work in close cooperation with the Member States, independent and civil society organisations to develop common curricula on media literacy and to reach out to all citizens and journalists through formal, non-formal and informal education, and through lifelong learning; calls for safeguarding independent authorities and ensuring strong independent oversight of media against undue State and commercial intervention, calling on the Member States to ensure impartiality;
2020/05/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 19 #

2020/2009(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Highlights the importance of local media structures for the promotion, production and dissemination of information and facts related to local and minority artistic and cultural events, being an important instrument for maintaining media pluralism and a multicultural environment in Europe;
2020/05/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 24 #

2020/2009(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that media pluralism is under serious threat both online and offline due to the excessive concentration of media ownership, which hasmight resulted in dominant actors in the media sector using information to pursue political, social and sofinancial objectives and in the lowering of the quality, diversity and reliability of the information available; calls on the Member States to establish necessary regulatory frameworks in order to monitor media ownership, avoid monopolies, ensure freedom of expression and combat hate speech; recommends to strengthen legislation to prevent monopolisation and the acquisition of mass media by individuals or large corporations, as well as to strengthen the procedures that ensure transparency as regards the funding of the above- mentioned media structures, as a way to enable the existence of private and free media, independent of political power;
2020/05/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 29 #

2020/2009(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Considers that accumulation of political, economic and media power in the hands of the same actors in order to retain political power is constituting a threat to the expression of opinion and in its consequences is damaging democratic competition in some Member States;
2020/05/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 32 #

2020/2009(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Stresses that on the Internet advertising is increasingly targeted and its revenues are more and more commoditised, mainly to the benefit of digital intermediaries, meaning media services need to provide new and innovative offers; is strongly concerned that the growth of traditional media on the digital market is challenged by some new aggregators and search engines that develop their activities by using right- holders content without contributing to its development and without ensuring fair remuneration of the creators; is in favour of a clarification of the legal status, the role and responsibility of these platforms and content providers;
2020/05/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 34 #

2020/2009(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Warns against overregulation of the media, as this has proved to be counterproductive and could jeopardise media pluralism, highlights however that media ownership must be transparent and national regulators must monitor this aspect particularly, given its role in guaranteeing media pluralism; stresses that particular focus should be placed on transparency and on the market dominance of technology platforms that control users' access to digital content; stresses the importance of EU competition law and underlines the importance of ensuring a level playing field for business by dissolving possible bottlenecks;
2020/05/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 37 #

2020/2009(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines its view that non- discriminatory, comprehensive and balanced media coverage is essential to a free and well-informed society in Europe; recalls on the Commission and the Member States to promote an inclusive media sphere in which more women, migrants and refugees, as well as members of LGBTI+ communities and people witprinciple of media independence, which disabilities, occupy creative and decision- making positions, which would in turn contribute to the reduction of stereotypes in media crucial to a democratic society;
2020/05/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 51 #

2020/2009(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Underlines that the increase of hate speech on the Internet is a massive threat for the right of freedom of expression; stresses the need of better cooperation of the authorities with the online platforms to tackle hate speech, without destabilizing the fundamental right of freedom of expression;
2020/05/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 63 #

2020/2009(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Highlights that national media, in particular public serStresses the irreplaceable role of national public service media which, as it does not financially rely on private sources, can provicde media, havehigh-quality an d impoartantial information service to the general public; highlights its responsibility to adequately reflect the cultural, linguistic, social and political diversity and to inform citizens extensively about all topics that are relevant to their everyday lives, including EU policies and news; considers that it is essential to ensure and maintain its independence from political interference, including through independence from state budget, and recalls that it is incumbent upon and the duty of national authorities to ensure balance between public and private media, to respect conditions for high- quality media and to guarantee full independence of journalists and the protection of their sources.
2020/05/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 70 #

2020/2009(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Member States to introduce effective measures ensuring better protection of the personal safety of journalists and particularly of the investigative journalists; calls on the Commission and the Member States to present legislative or non-legislative proposals to protect journalist resources including whistle-blowers;
2020/05/06
Committee: CULT
Amendment 2 #

2020/2005(INL)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that traineeships should be understood as a limited period of training in work practice, which should help young people gain confidence in their skills and capacities, as well as practical and professional experience, improve their employability and facilitate their transition intogive them better knowledge of the labour market and improve their employability by increasing their chances of obtaining regular employment;
2020/05/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 5 #

2020/2005(INL)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that to facilitate access to regular employment, traineeships, whether in private firms, the third sector or the public sector, should offer a strong training orand learning content, safeguard adequate working conditions (such as a fairppropriate and reasonable payment, fixedsuitable working hours, health and social coverage), and should in no case be a substitute for regular jobs or a precondition for a job placement;
2020/05/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 13 #

2020/2005(INL)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Member States to promote legislation reducing labour costs for businesses and to promote incentives for companies to promote training programmes that include the possibility of then being employed by that enterprise, thereby facilitating the transition from traineeship to regular employment;
2020/05/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 26 #

2020/2005(INL)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. StReiterates that some employers tend to misuse traineeships; calls on the Commission totraineeships are an excellent way of getting to know the labour market and of introducing young preopose monitoring mechanisms at Union level, especially in the framework of Erasmus+ programmes, and facilitate greater provision of cross- border traineeship opportunitiesle to the business environment; rates highly the important work done by the Erasmus+ programme in promoting cross- border traineeships and calls, as a consequence, for this to be taken into account at budget level in order to increase the intra-Union mobility of young people;
2020/05/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 32 #

2020/2005(INL)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Points out that insufficient advantage is taken of traineeship opportunities with the European Solidarity Corps in comparison with volunteering activities and calls on the Commission to give preference to traineeships instead of jobs within the programme's occupational strand;
2020/05/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 36 #

2020/2005(INL)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Considers that more effort needs to be put into developing an internal workers market, for which work on recognition of knowledge and skills acquired during traineeships, and training cycles especially, must continue;
2020/05/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 39 #

2020/2005(INL)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the importance of all key players’ involvement (the social and business partners, and civil society organisations and, in particular, youth organisations) in formulating guidelines and in monitoring and evaluating implementation of the framework.
2020/05/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 3 #

2020/1998(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Recognises the need for the EU budget to continue to support recovery, convergence, reforms, fair and inclusive sustainable long-term growth and competitiveness of the European economy to address structural weaknesses of the economies and strengthen their resilience and other EU priorities such as social, economic and territorial cohesion and regional development, climate action, green transition, digitalisation and innovation, security and the management of migration, to avoid widening of the divergence in the Union, while acknowledging that the COVID-19 pandemic has provided a new and unexpected challenge on economic and health sector that the EU and its Member States need to respond determinedly and provide efficient solutions at the EU level;
2020/09/02
Committee: REGI
Amendment 12 #

2020/1998(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Reminds that cohesion is a shared competence between the EU and Member States and that as a main public investment policy it will play a major role in mitigating the economic and social impact and it will also play a crucial role in the recovery path from the COVID-19 pandemic consequences; emphasises that cohesion policy isis fundamental and most recognised policy that has shaped the Union we know today, based on a solidarity and its goal is to reduce economic, social and territorial disparities between Member States and within the EU and regionslong with strengthening economic, territorial and social resilience within the EU and regions for a more harmonious development that will help the Union to remain globally competitive; emphasizses in that context that programmes managed under European Structural and Investments (ESI) Funds support and contribute significantly to sustainable solutions for fair and long-term inclusive economic growth, investments and competitiveness, as well as high quality, safe and secure working and living conditions of the citizens, including equal opportunities, social justice and non- discrimination; in order to maximise the impact of ESI Funds, it is essential that Member State authorities at all levels work closely with each other and in partnership with employers, trade unions, academics, non-governmental organisations and other stakeholders;
2020/09/02
Committee: REGI
Amendment 22 #

2020/1998(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the budget for the year 2021 starts the new programming period 2021-2027 and that it should reflect the principles and priorities of an updated and reoriented Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and contribute effectively to the mitigation of the social and, economic and health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, while carefully considering available resources, including new own resources, as well as budgetary rules and principles that will ensure realistic, immediate and satisfactory implementation;
2020/09/02
Committee: REGI
Amendment 34 #

2020/1998(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the enhanced flexibility in cohesion policy – increased co- financing, anti-crisis use of EU funds - introduced in March and April 2020 and believes that it - should be maintained also in MFF 2021-2027 as a mechanism that will act as a safeguard of the Union economy during turbulent and unpredictable times;
2020/09/02
Committee: REGI
Amendment 52 #

2020/1998(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Member States to share clearly and determinedly their post-crisis plans, strategies, ambitions and expectations as well as acknowledge their shared role in preparation for a coordinated EU approach., which will enable high- quality and measurable results that will lead to long-term sustainable growth;
2020/09/02
Committee: REGI
Amendment 51 #

2020/0365(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
(2) Despite existing measures at 19 Union and national level aimed at supporting the protection of critical infrastructures in the Union, the entities operating those infrastructures are not adequately equipped to address current and anticipated future risks to their operations that may result in disruptions of the provision of services that are essential for the performance of vital societal functions or economic activities, as well as security, including cyber-security. This is due to a dynamic threat landscape with an evolving terrorist threat and growing interdependencies between infrastructures and sectors, as well as an increased physical risk due to natural disasters and climate change, which increases the frequency and scale of extreme weather events and brings long-term changes in average climate that can reduce the capacity and efficiency of certain infrastructure types if resilience or climate adaptation measures are not in place. Moreover, relevant sectors and types of entities are not recognised consistently as critical in all Member States. _________________ 19European Programme for Critical Infrastructure Protection (EPCIP).
2021/06/17
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 65 #

2020/0365(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
(6) In order to achieve that objective, Member States should identify critical entities that should be subject to specific requirements and oversight, but also particular support and guidance aimed at achieving a high level of resilience in the face of all relevant risks. To this end, mutual information and cooperation between Member States should be improved.
2021/06/17
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 38 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) A fixed and unanimously accepted by the Member States long-term objective is crucial to contribute to economic and societal transformation, jobs, growth, and the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, as well as to move in a fair and cost-effective manner towards the temperature goal of the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change following the 21st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (the ‘Paris Agreement’).
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 104 #

2020/0036(COD)

(15) In taking the relevant measures at Union and national level to achieve the climate-neutrality objective, Member States and the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission should take into account the contribution of the transition to climate neutrality to the well- being of citizens, the prosperity of society and the competitiveness of the economy; energy and food security and affordability; fairness and solidarity across and within Member States considering their economic capability, national circumstances and the need for convergence over time; the need to make the transition just and socially fair; best available scientific evidence, in particular the findings reported by the IPCC; the need to integrate climate change related risks into investment and planning decisions; cost-effectiveness and technological neutrality in achieving greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removals and increasing resilience; progression over time in environmental integrity and level of ambition; different regions need an individual pace towards achieving climate neutrality, which can only be set after comprehensive impact assessment taking into account the effect on regional development, industry and employment.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 116 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
(16) The transition to climate neutrality requires changes across the entire policy spectrum, ambitious and sustained financing and a collective effort of all sectors of the economy and society, as illustrated by the Commission in its Communication ‘The European Green Deal’. The European Council, in its Conclusions of 12 December 2019, stated that all relevant Union legislation and policies need to be consistent with, and contribute to, the fulfilment of the climate- neutrality objective while respecting a level playing field, and invited the Commission to examine whether this requires an adjustment of the existing rules.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 124 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
(17) The Commission, in its Communication ‘The European Green Deal’, announced its intention to assess and make proposals for increasing the Union’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2030 to ensure its consistency with the climate-neutrality objective for 2050. In that Communication, the Commission underlined that all Union policies should contribute to the climate-neutrality objective and that all sectors should play their part. By September 20201, the Commission should, based on a comprehensive impact assessment and taking into account its analysis of the integrated national energy and climate plans submitted to the Commission in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council36 , reviewpropose a revision of the Union’s 2030 target for climate and, explore options for a new 2030 target of 50up to 55 % emission reductions compared with 1990 levels and propose commensurate funding through the EU budget to achieve the possible new target. Where it considers necessary to amend the Union’s 2030 target, it should make proposals to the European Parliament and to the Council to amend this Regulation as appropriate. In addition, the Commission should, by 30 June 2021, assess how the Union legislation implementing that target would need to be amended in order to achieve emission reductions of 50up to 55 % compared to 1990. _________________ 36Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action, amending Regulations (EC) No 663/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directives 94/22/EC, 98/70/EC, 2009/31/EC, 2009/73/EC, 2010/31/EU, 2012/27/EU and 2013/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 2009/119/EC and (EU) 2015/652 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 1).
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 128 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
(17) The Commission, in its Communication ‘The European Green Deal’, announced its intention to assess and make proposals for increasing the Union’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2030 to ensure its consistency with the climate-neutrality objective for 2050. In that Communication, the Commission underlined that all Union policies should contribute to the climate-neutrality objective and that all sectors should play their part. By September 2020, the Commission should, based on a comprehensive impact assessment and taking into account its analysis of the integrated national energy and climate plans submitted to the Commission in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council36 , review the Union’s 2030 target for climate and explore options for a new 2030 target of 50up to 55 % emission reductions compared with 1990 levels. Where it considers necessary to amend the Union’s 2030 target, it should make proposals to the European Parliament and to the Council to amend this Regulation as appropriate. In addition, the Commission should, by 30 June 2021, assess how the Union legislation implementing that target would need to be amended in order to achieve emission reductions of 50up to 55 % compared to 1990. _________________ 36Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action, amending Regulations (EC) No 663/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directives 94/22/EC, 98/70/EC, 2009/31/EC, 2009/73/EC, 2010/31/EU, 2012/27/EU and 2013/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 2009/119/EC and (EU) 2015/652 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 1).
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 133 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
(18) To ensure the Union and the Member States remain on track to achieve the climate-neutrality objective and progress on adaptation, the Commission should regularly assess progress. Should the collective progress made by Member States towards the achievement of the climate-neutrality objective or on adaptation be insufficient or Union measures inconsistent with the climate- neutrality objective or inadequate to enhance adaptive capacity, strengthen resilience or reduce vulnerability, the Commission should take the necessary measures in accordance with the Treaties. The Commission should also regularly assess relevant national measures, and issue recommendations where it finds that Union measures have led to loss of regional competitiveness and jobs in sectors of the economy or that a Member State’s measures are inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objective or inadequate to enhance adaptive capacity, strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate change.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 136 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
(19) The Commission should ensure a robust and objective assessment based on the most up to date scientific, technical and socio-economic findings, and representative of a broad range of independent expertise, and base its assessment on relevant information including information submitted and reported by Member States, reports of the European Environment Agency, best available scientific evidence, including the reports of the IPCC and a comprehensive socio-economic and sectoral impact assessment of any proposed new target. Given that the Commission has committed to exploring how the EU taxonomy can be used in the context of the European Green Deal by the public sector, this should include information on environmentally sustainable investment, by the Union and Member States, consistent with Regulation (EU) 2020/… [Taxonomy Regulation] when such information becomes available. The Commission should use European statistics and data where available and seek expert scrutiny. The European Environment Agency should assist the Commission, as appropriate and in accordance with its annual work programme.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 151 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
(21) In order to provide predictability and confidence for all economic actors, including businesses, workers, investors and consumers, to ensure that the transition towards climate neutrality is well adjusted to the socio-economic realities in all regions and irreversible, to ensure gradual reduction over time and to assist in the assessment of the consistency of measures and progress with the climate- neutrality objective, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission to set out a trajectory for achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the Union by 2050Commission should carry a comprehensive socio-economic and sectoral impact assessment. It is of particular importance that the Commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making37 . In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. _________________ 37 OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 158 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
(23) Climate change is by definition a trans-boundary challenge and a coordinated action at Union level is needed to effectively supplemenort and reinforce national and regional policies. Since the objectives of this Regulation, namely to achieve climate neutrality in the Union by 2050, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States alone, but can rather, by reason of the scale and effects, be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve those objectives,
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 163 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
This Regulation sets out a binding objective of climate neutrality in the Union by 2050, adopted unanimously by the Member States, in pursuit of the long-term temperature goal set out in Article 2 of the Paris Agreement, and provides a framework for achieving progress in pursuit of the global adaptation goal established in Article 7 of the Paris Agreement.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 179 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. TUpon agreement, the relevant Union institutions and the Member States shall take the necessary measures at Union and national level respectively, to enable the collective achievement of the climate- neutrality objective set out in paragraph 1, after taking into account the social, economic and territorial context as well the importance of promoting fairness and solidarity among Member States.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 185 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3
3. By September 20201 and after conducting socio-economic and sectoral impact assessment, the Commission shall reviewpropose a revision of the Union’s 2030 target for climate referred to in Article 2(11) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 in light of the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1), and explore options for a new 2030 target of 50up to 55% emission reductions compared to 1990 and propose commensurate funding through the EU budget to achieve the possible new target. Where the Commission considers that it is necessary to amend that target, it shall make proposals to the European Parliament and to the Council as appropriate.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 202 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4
4. By 30 June 20212, the Commission shall assess how the Union legislation implementing the Union’s 2030 target would need to be amended in order to enablpropose the achievement of 50up to 55 % emission reductions compared to 1990 and to achieve the climate-neutrality-objective set out in Article 2(1), and consider taking the necessary measures, including the adoption of legislative proposals, in accordance with the Treaties.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 220 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. When settproposing a trajectory in accordance with paragraph 1, the Commission shall consider the following:
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 230 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(ba) ongoing and projected economic downturns due to symmetric or asymmetric shocks resulting in loss of jobs and regional decline;
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 262 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j
(j) the best available and most recent scientific evidence, including the latest reports of the IPCC and a comprehensive socio-economic and sectoral impact assessment.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 280 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
By 30 September 20234, and every 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall assess, together with the assessment foreseen under Article 29(5) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999:
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 293 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the adequacy of Union measures and funding to ensure progress on adaptation as referred to in Article 4.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 296 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. Where, based on the assessment referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, the Commission finds that Union measures are inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) or inadequate to ensure progress on adaptation as referred to in Article 4, or that the progress towards either the climate-neutrality objective or on adaptation as referred to in Article 4 is insufficient, or that Union measures have led to loss of competitiveness and jobs in specific regions, it shall take the necessary measures in accordance with the Treaties, at the same time as the review of the trajectory referred to in Article 3(1).
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 302 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
By 30 September 20234, and every 5 years, thereafter the Commission shall assess:
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 306 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the adequacy of relevant national measures to ensure progress on adaptation as referred to in Article 4 and the various external to the Member States factors that influence the progress, including a state of force majeure.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 309 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. Where the Commission finds, under due consideration of the collective progress assessed in accordance with Article 5(1), that a Member State’s measures are inconsistent with that objective as expressed by the trajectory referred to in Article 3(1) or inadequate to ensure progress on adaptation as referred to in Article 4, or that Union measures have led to loss of competitiveness and jobs in specific regions, it may issue recommendations to that Member State. The Commission shall make such recommendations publicly available.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 313 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) the Member State concerned shall take due account of the recommendation in a spirit of solidarity between Member States and the Union and between Member States, unless the latter have duly-justified objections to the draft recommendation;
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 323 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) best available scientific evidence, including the latest reports of the IPCC; and a comprehensive socio-economic and sectoral impact assessment; and
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 5 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Reaffirms the importance of programmes in the fields of education and culture and the need to provide adequate funding if they are to deliver on their increased ambitions, as well as to enable more participants to enjoy their benefits, particularly those with fewer opportunities; considers that cultural, educational and creative programmes can contribute to the EU’s goal of fighting inequality and tackling global challenges such as digitalisation or climate change;
2020/02/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 12 #

2019/2213(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that Erasmus+ is the leading programme for promoting learning mobility among people of all ages, and all social groups with demand far outstripping the funding available; reiterates, therefore, that the 2021 budget must be in line with the demand to triple the Erasmus+ budget under the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF); insists that the 2021 budget be significantly higher than the 2020 budget and followed by linear and gradual growth in annual allocations so as to widen access from year one and avoid disproportionate increases and absorption challenges in the final years of the 2021- 2027 MFF;
2020/02/24
Committee: CULT
Amendment 13 #

2019/2212(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that socio-economic disadvantage is frequently a predictor of poor educational outcomes and vice versa; insists that a properly funded, quality and inclusive education and lifelong learning systems can help break this vicious circle and, promote social inclusion and equal opportunities and thus unlock human potential of those concerned; supports the plans to make the European Education Area a reality in the foreseeable future with the aim of allowing everyone access to a quality education; calls on the Commission to assist the Member States in reforming and modernising their education systems, including digital learning;
2020/01/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 15 #

2019/2212(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Asserts that high quality, accessible and inclusive early childhood education and care (ECEC) has a positive impact on all children, boys and girls, and even more so on children belonging to less privileged socio-economic backgrounds, thereby contributing to reducing social inequalities; stresses that ECEC has an impact onplays a crucial role on successful children’s development, learning and well-being in the short-term, and creates the building blocks for improving later long-term life outcomes, social inclusion and employability;
2020/01/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 26 #

2019/2212(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that investing in human capital, with a particular focus on young people and, especially those neither in employment nor in education and training people with fewer opportunities, is key to boosting knowledge-intensive, sustainable and inclusive growth, in a context of increasing skills shortages and mismatches in a rapidly changing world of work, particularly in the era of digitalisation; underlines the importance of entrepreneurship education in order to motivate young people to opt to set up in business;
2020/01/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 28 #

2019/2212(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Is of the opinion that the European Structural and Investment Funds can provide options for betterplays a crucial role in improving the access to information and the active inclusion of young people, especially those living in rural and remote areas;
2020/01/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 34 #

2019/2212(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Points out that in 2018, in the EU, 16.5 % of 20-34-year-olds – one in six young people – were neither in employment nor in education and training (NEETs)1, and that the share of early school leavers was 10.6 %2; recognises that these figures are as low as they were in the first quarter of 2008, and the lowest since this data began to be compiled in the first quarter of 2006; calls, nevertheless, on the Commission and the Member States to step up their efforts to reduce early school leaving and the percentage of NEETs, especially among those with social disadvantage background, and to improve educational outcomes, taking into account regional disparities, as well as to implement comprehensive preventive strategies and to engage early school leavers in education and training; ____________ 1 https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/products- eurostat-news/-/DDN-20190627-1 2 https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/documents/32 17494/10164469/KS-EI-19-001-EN- N.pdf/33ab6c0c-a0c6-5294-3948- b1fb9973d096
2020/01/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 44 #

2019/2212(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for an increase in the quality and efficiency of education and training systems, the strengthening of comprehensive lifelong learning and the upgrading of skills, notably of disadvantaged groups, including Roma, people with a migrant background; reiterates its support to citizenship education in schools as a key pillar of developing European democracy;
2020/01/30
Committee: CULT
Amendment 172 #

2019/2199(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the Roma children are still prevented from exercising their basic rights, such as right to quality and inclusive education;
2020/02/28
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 174 #

2019/2199(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas the EU has witnessed spread of racism, intolerance, extremism, xenophobia, anti-Semitism and anti- Roma sentiments fuelled by right-wing but also mainstream politicians; whereas the situation reflects the worsening of social situation, unemployment of youth, failure of school´s systems as well as dysfunctional judiciary and corruption at highest political positions in some Member States;
2020/02/28
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 331 #

2019/2199(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Recalls the cases when Member States fail to secure Roma people’s equal access to justice and their equality before the law, notably the disproportionate criminalisation of Roma, over-policing (ethnic profiling, excessive stop-and- search procedures, uncalled-for raids on Roma settlements, excessive use of force during arrests, assaults, threats, humiliating treatment, physical abuse, and the denial of rights during police interrogation and custody), and in under- policing of crimes committed against Roma, providing little or no assistance, protection or investigation in cases of crimes reported by Roma;
2020/02/28
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 405 #

2019/2199(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on the Member States to commemorate the victims of the Roma Holocaust, to mark 2 August as Roma Holocaust Memorial Day
2020/02/28
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 4 #

2019/2195(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the COVID-19 crisis is having a dramatic impact on people’s everyday lives, including the economy, existing business models, mobility, education, physical access to culture and art; whereas the three programmes have also been significantly affected by the corona crisis; whereas in the aftermath of the pandemic it is important to preserve the cultural values of the European Union and to rebuild the European image for the future generations; whereas the cultural exchange and the connectivity that is facilitated through the three programmes will help Europe to come out of this crisis;
2020/05/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 10 #

2019/2195(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas the Erasmus+, European Solidarity Corps (ESC) and Creative Europe programmes all have an impact on the daily lives of millions of Europeanpeople in the European Union, the Eastern and Southern neighbourhood, the Western Balkans and in other participating countries;
2020/05/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 41 #

2019/2195(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Highlights the importance of Erasmus+, the European Solidarity Corps and Creative Europe for the promotion of European culture; emphasises the positive impact of mobility, tourism and culture on our economies; encourages the participants and project developers of the three programmes to resume their activities post-pandemic in a sustainable way in order to engage with, and learn from, each other while improving local economies;
2020/05/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 43 #

2019/2195(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Deplores the Commission’s failure to propose environmental indicators for the new programmes; calls, therefore, for specific indicators to be incorporated into their operating rules to monitor the programmes’ contribution to environmental and climate goals in terms of objectives, financial and physical targets, guidance documents, communication, selection processes, forms of travel supported; calls for the data gathered to be made public once a year;
2020/05/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 49 #

2019/2195(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the Commission to develop a common methodology to track and monitor climate-related expenditure that allows for a comparable calculation of the climate allocation to each programme;
2020/05/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 65 #

2019/2195(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the main stakeholders in the programmes to inform participants of, and actively promote, examples of good practice which they can employ in their everyday lives, as well as to inform the participants of the environmental impact of their actions, perhaps by means of a digital application;
2020/05/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 71 #

2019/2195(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Encourages the national agencies and project developers to improve the sustainability of their projects, such as by considering sustainable promotional material and by encouraging participants to create sustainable consumption habits;
2020/05/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 95 #

2019/2195(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on the Commission to investigate and promote synergies on sustainability between Erasmus+, European Solidarity Corps and Creative Europe and other European programmes and initiatives, such as LIFE, Horizon Europe and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT);
2020/05/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 111 #

2019/2195(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Recognises that participants of Erasmus+ travel across their host country and beyond to explore the local culture; calls upon the national agencies and project staff to encourage ‘slow travel’, eco-tourism and the use of environmentally sustainable travel options for long-distance as well as local travel;
2020/05/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 115 #

2019/2195(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses the value of the ‘eTwinning’ network aimed at teachers, which enables them to develop and share training modules, particularly on sustainability and climate change, this year’s topics; calls on the Commission to disseminate as widely as possible the annual report on this priority as well as the handy kit for teachers;
2020/05/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 134 #

2019/2195(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on the Commission and national agencies to promote projects in less popular destinations to stimulate the development of the local economy and sustainability while encouraging the exploration of new destinations;
2020/05/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 155 #

2019/2195(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Urges the Commission to investigate the scope for synergies with Horizon Europe and the new knowledge and innovation community focusing on the culture and creation sector in the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT);deleted
2020/05/07
Committee: CULT
Amendment 4 #

2019/2194(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 31 a (new)
- having regard to the 2018 Leeuwarden Declaration on the adaptive reuse of built heritage31a, _________________ 31ahttps://www.ace- cae.eu/uploads/tx_jidocumentsview/LEEU WARDEN_STATEMENT_FINAL_EN- NEW.pdf
2020/04/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 18 #

2019/2194(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas EYCH´s activities were focused on youth generation and on interactive and creative projects;
2020/04/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 19 #

2019/2194(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas EYCH 2018 was held in the year with important historical anniversaries; whereas during this year many national and international celebrations and commemorative events took place and they left significant footprint on European cultural map;
2020/04/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 20 #

2019/2194(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E
E. whereas one of the achievements of the EYCH was the establishment of a European stakeholder network with lasting ties; whereas this network should be sustainable and durable;
2020/04/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 25 #

2019/2194(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas EYCH 2018 demonstrated that the cultural heritage can provide basis for international projects involving citizens of all categories of age and liaising them with experts; whereas these projects proved to be a good tool of raising awareness of common European cultural history;
2020/04/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 28 #

2019/2194(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas the recent COVID-19 crisis highlighted new risks and dangers arising from globalisation and mass tourism; whereas in the time of pandemic, digital tools are the only possible way to visit and enjoy the cultural heritage;
2020/04/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 31 #

2019/2194(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas within the ongoing negotiation on MFF 2021-2027 a window of opportunity is open for setting-up new and favourable terms for investments to cultural heritage from the European Structural and Investment Funds;
2020/04/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 34 #

2019/2194(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that cultural heritage is an invaluable resource, enabling us to reflect on history and helping to identify not only different memories, but also the common threads that bind us all, thus promoting diversity, cohesion, solidarity and understanding and developing intellectual capacities of individuals in society; considers the cultural heritage as the important source of pleasure, intellectual satisfaction and place of active relaxation;
2020/04/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 49 #

2019/2194(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Welcomes the Commission´s initiative “Cultural Heritage In Action”, as a legacy of EYCH 2018, and the peer- learning programme for local and regional policymakers to exchange knowledge on cultural heritage; stresses its preparedness to monitor and support the programme if it proves successful;
2020/04/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 62 #

2019/2194(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Believes that the House of European History should become a knowledge and collaboration hub for young researchers, teachers and students from across the EU;
2020/04/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 102 #

2019/2194(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Reiterates that in new situations challenging for society, such as pandemic crisis, readiness for limited freedom of movement and ability to use distant and virtual communication tools are crucial elements for preserving cultural life of a society; stresses the need of digitalisation of cultural heritage in order to provide remote and online access to audience;
2020/04/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 124 #

2019/2194(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Underlines the role of civil society and volunteers in preserving reconstruction works, sustainable use and even discovering of cultural heritage; calls on the Commission and the Member States to continue to support this kind of civil society activities;
2020/04/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 130 #

2019/2194(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the Commission to adopt a more integrated approach towards cultural heritage, treating tangible, intangible, natural and digital heritage as interconnected and inseparable and for that purpose to refer to the UNESCO standards;
2020/04/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 148 #

2019/2194(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Calls for support to establishment and functioning of a network of the European Heritage Label sites;
2020/04/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 149 #

2019/2194(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 b (new)
25b. Highlights the potential of the Creative Europe programme in terms of building ties between living art and tangible and intangible cultural heritage, and of the European Solidarity Corps in terms of solidarity and volunteering projects aimed at preserving and sustainable use of cultural heritage in Europe;
2020/04/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 153 #

2019/2194(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Calls on maximising the potential of the European Structural and Investment funds in preserving the cultural heritage; supports the idea, as expressed in the Parliament´s position on future ERDF, that investment into culture and tourism infrastructure shall be considered small scale and eligible for support, if the ERDF co-financing does not exceed EUR 10 000 000, and that the ceiling shall be raised to EUR 20 000 000 in the case of infrastructure considered to be world cultural heritage within the meaning of Article 1 of the1972 UNESCO Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage;
2020/04/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 155 #

2019/2194(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 b (new)
26b. Calls on the Commission to determine and organise the next European Year of Cultural Heritage in order to enhance the importance of our common culture legacy for today´s as well as for the future generations; recommends the next European Year of Cultural Heritage to take place in 2023, thus reflecting the five year cycle;
2020/04/27
Committee: CULT
Amendment 1 #

2019/2169(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that the EU institutions must evaluate existing programmes before drafting new EU legislation so that measures that do not work are not re- launchedCalls on the European Commission to evaluate existing programmes and data in the field of education, culture and media in order to be able to adopt a new Action Plan for Equality in due time, having a clear strategy on how to address persisting gender inequality in the cultural and creative sectors, in media, education and sports by implementing, among others, the measures proposed in the new strategy "A Union of Equality: Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025" from 5 March 2020;
2020/04/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 2 #

2019/2169(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that anti-discrimination 2. legislation for equal opportunities between men and women must be implemented using a practical approach that does not pit women against men; Notes with concern the persisting gender pay gap in the cultural and creative sectors, calls for increasing transparency of anonymous remuneration data to identify salary gaps, invites the Commission to assess whether equality of pay and transparency of pay scales could become conditions of funding from Creative Europe, asks the Commission to publish information of successful female- led projects funded under Creative Europe scheme; notes that a recent report by UNESCO, Gender Equality: Heritage and Creativity1a calls for strengthening the evidence base “through regular and systematic collection and dissemination by national statistical offices of sex- disaggregated data in all areas of the cultural sector; _________________ 1a http://uis.unesco.org/sites/default/files/doc uments/gender-equality-heritage-and- creativity-2014-en_1.pdf
2020/04/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 3 #

2019/2169(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Considers it imperative to take care alls on the European Commission to build on past initiatives launched by the Creative Europe Media Sub-Programme to devise a strategy with indicators, objectives and monitoring sport that a change in gender identity does not lead to a biological man competing against a biological woman, because this would further disadvantage women in sportystem including the production of regular statistics assessing the evolution of the situation at European level, the adoption of specific measures fostering gender balance across the existing schemes, and a structured dialogue with relevant stakeholders;
2020/04/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 4 #

2019/2169(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Considers it imperative to take cathat, in sports, it is the biological nature inof sport that a change in gender identity does not lead to a biological man competing against a biological woman, because this would further disadvantage women in sportspeople that should be taken into account when determining the category in which they compete;
2020/04/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 5 #

2019/2169(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that mothers and fathers should receive more social recognition for caring for their children and parenting, taking iNotes with concern that women are still underrepresented in sport, both in participation and in governance; emphasises that although the number of women actively involved in sport has significantly increased, only 20%-30% of all sports coaches in Europe are women; stresses that the gender pay gap in sport is persistento accountnd even greater thatn they are investing in the future of society by raising and bringing up their childrenverage gender pay gap at the highest levels; stresses that there are still significant differences in the media coverage of sport;
2020/04/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 6 #

2019/2169(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Takes the view that the national statistical offices of thCalls on Member States to foster initiatives that encourage gender equality and equal participation in decision- making roles in sports, enable Mfember States should, if possible, check wheale athletes to reconcile their a gender-based value for invisible work in the area of solidarity between gefamily and professional sporting life, and seek to reduce the gender-based remunerations gap and the contribution of this work to national GDP is included in the respective national calculation systemaward disparities, as well as any kind of stereotypes and harassment in sports;
2020/04/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 7 #

2019/2169(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that the importance of local and regional authorities in promoting equal opportunities for men and women should be emphasisedCalls on Member States, in cooperation with their gender equality bodies, to work closely with sports organisations to pay particular attention to the gender dimension by encouraging female participation in sports from the earliest age, as well as in its governance structures;
2020/04/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 8 #

2019/2169(INI)

7. Believes that the reservations expressed by some Member States against the Istanbul Convention should be respected, and Member States should not be Calls on Member States to strive for more gender balance in education as in most Member States women represent vast majority of education fields graduates and women are over-reprevsented from addressing the societal problem of gender-based violence between persons using existing tools.as teachers; empowering girls through education should find a balanced way across all sectors and fields, including STEM areas where women are under- represented;
2020/04/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 10 #

2019/2169(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Encourages the Commission and Member States to ensure the creation of mechanisms throughout the education system to facilitate the promotion, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of gender equality in educational institutions;
2020/04/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 12 #

2019/2169(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Highlights the fact that although women in the field of media at graduate level constitute a substantial workforce, they are underrepresented in management and top-level positions; considers that both public and private media services have a responsibility to ensure equality between women and men and prevent any discrimination; calls on the Member States to develop policy incentives to reduce barriers to women’s access to management posts and leadership in media organisations; Notes that female participation on an equal level with men in reporting content and serving information sources is crucial not only for reasons of representation, but also for reasons of equal opportunities and the full recognition of their expertise and knowledge;
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Committee: CULT
Amendment 1 #

2019/2164(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that, ofRecalls that women are an untapped resource even in emerging fields, such as digital, AI and ICT, with women accounting for just 16% of the almost 18 million scientists and engineers in the EU, 59 % are men and 41 % are womenpeople working in ICT in Europe; notes that increasing the number of women in the digital sector has the potential to contribute to women’s financial empowerment, resulting in the reduction of the total gender pay gap and the enhancement of women’s financial independence; emphasises that by integrating more women into the digital jobs market, there is potential fora €16 billion GDP boost to the European economy;
2020/04/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 2 #

2019/2164(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Points out that by not achieving a critical mass of women in these fields, there will be a skew in research done, resulting in a gender bias in, for example, Artificial Intelligence; stresses that further research in the digital economy must be gender sensitive and must fully take the gender perspective into account;
2020/04/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 3 #

2019/2164(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the fact that there are major disparities in the EU with regard to schoolgirls’ attitude to STEM careers, with only four out of every 100 schoolgirls in Finland, for instance, seeking a STEM career, while that figure is four times higher in Latvia, and therefore proposes that more be learnt about the reasons for such disparities and therefore proposes that best practices should be exchanged among Member States how to attract more girls into STEM, with the European Union having a facilitating and coordinating function; recalls that in some countries the gap between schoolgirls and schoolboys in STEM can be a result of a difference in behaviour, motivated by different factors, which should be analysed in greater depth;
2020/04/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 4 #

2019/2164(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the fact that there are major disparities in the EU with regard to schoolgirls’ attitude to STEM careers, with only four out of every 100 schoolgirls in Finland, for instance, seeking a STEM career, while that figure is four times higher in Latvia, and therefore proposes that more be learnt about the reasons for such disparities and therefore proposes that best practices should be exchanged among Member States how to attract more girls into STEM, with the European Union having a facilitating and coordinating function;
2020/04/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 5 #

2019/2164(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that in firms quoted on the German DAX stock exchange, for example, 41 % of board members have a science degree and that, consequently, women continue to be correspondingly underrepresented right up to senior management level;deleted
2020/04/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 6 #

2019/2164(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that many jobs will be lost as a result of AI in future,the effects and the impact of the development and increase of AI in the labour market and education systems require a particular focus on how it will affecting women and men to the same extent, which ought to be factored`s education and career paths and choices made by girls; this should be taken into account in tohe education policy now as a matter of urgencyal plans to be designed, as well as in the programmes and curricula for students and in the training offers for teachers;
2020/04/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 7 #

2019/2164(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that many jobs will be lost as a result of AI in future, affecting women and men to the same extent, which ought to be factored in to education policy now as a matter of urgencythe effects and the impact of the development and increase of AI in the labour market and education systems require a particular focus on how it will affect women`s education and career paths and choices made by girls;
2020/04/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 8 #

2019/2164(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Calls on the Member States to advance education, training and maintenance of new digital skills and capacities, with a special focus on girls, through training and life-long learning, and to prioritise diversity and inclusion in STEM to enhance equal opportunities in the economy and in business;
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Committee: CULT
Amendment 9 #

2019/2164(INI)

5 b. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to enable the exploitation of EU funds and programmes, including Erasmus+, to effectively support lifelong learning and training in this regard;
2020/04/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 10 #

2019/2164(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Emphasises the need to collect gender-disaggregated data, to exploit and better target the Digital Agenda and the Digital Single Market Strategy to address the gender gap, and to foster the full integration of women into the sector, which certainly starts with education;
2020/04/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 11 #

2019/2164(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Urges the Commission and Member States to encourage young people with a STEM training qualification to become entrepreneurs set up their own businesses, in particular in the digital and tech sector, and to support them in the process, women already being just as successful with of becoming tech leaders; urges the Commission to ensure equal access of women and men to all sorts of EU funding to STEM related projects and start-ups as men;
2020/04/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 12 #

2019/2164(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Is convinced that additional and greater incentives for both companies and women for role models, mentoring programmes and career paths both at national and European level can challenge gender stereotypes and bias and increase the visibility of women and the promotion of their access to these sectors;
2020/04/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 13 #

2019/2164(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Welcomes the Pilot Project “Girls 4 STEM in Europe” adopted by the Commission in 2019 with the objective of promoting STEM to girls and fully supports its action of creating a network between schools, universities and companies across Europe as a platform to exchange best practices and asks the Commission to present the results of the Pilot Project to the European Parliament;
2020/04/14
Committee: CULT
Amendment 14 #

2019/2164(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. Encourages Member States to back initiatives forand the European Union to develop a strategy on how to support and promote the networking of women in STEM education and occupations and for fostering cooperation between industry and higher education institutions such as schools and universities.
2020/04/14
Committee: CULT