984 Amendments of Massimiliano SMERIGLIO
Amendment 6 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the European book sector is rich and diverse and one of the largest culture industries in Europe, with around 600 000 titles published annually, and the overall value chain is estimated to employ more than half a million people in the EU;
Amendment 9 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the entire book sector value chain relies on the balance between theits various actors, such as authors, publishers, translators, booksellers and libraries; whereas each of them plays a vital role and whereas any measure negatively impacting either of them affects the entire ecosystem;
Amendment 12 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas authors are the backbone of the sector and play a vital role in society’s development;
Amendment 13 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas authors are the creative source of all books;
Amendment 14 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas publishers play an essential role in the book value chain, as the link between authors and their potential readers and independent businesses are essential with regard to freedom of expression allowing a multitude of voices to be heard and views to be aired;
Amendment 15 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas the vast majority of European publishers are SMEs or even microenterprises;
Amendment 16 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E c (new)
Recital E c (new)
Amendment 21 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the book sector plays an essential role in fostering freedom of expression, which can only be exercised by ensuring freedom, independence, editorial diversity and editorial responsibility within the publishing industry;
Amendment 23 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas the governments of some Member States have exerted influence and regulatory pressure on the book sector, which negatively impacts on freedom of expression and conflicts with EU values;
Amendment 25 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas printed books, e-books and audiobooks represent different options available on the market nowadays and complement each other on the market;
Amendment 26 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Amendment 29 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H b (new)
Recital H b (new)
Hb. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic had a considerable impact on the book sector leading, however, to uneven effects through Europe; whereas within each country, the impact of the pandemic has been quite diverse across several domains, such as publishing sectors, trade channels, players of different sizes, and types of books; whereas nevertheless, where the sector has been able to best adapt to the challenges raised by the pandemic, adequate and targeted support from public authorities has proved essential;
Amendment 31 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the consequent rise in costs for the sector, rampant inflation and the paper crisis have posed significant challenges to the book sector and substantially hindered its competitiveness;
Amendment 32 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas libraries are gateways to knowledge and culture and play a key role in society, especially in local communities; whereas the relevance of libraries is experienced by community members by providing access to information and resources, supporting literacy, promoting lifelong learning and serving as gathering spaces;
Amendment 35 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas only a very smalla steadily growing but still insufficient proportion of books are produced in formats that are accessible to persons with disabilities;
Amendment 37 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas the availability of digital books offers an opportunity to improve accessibility for people with disabilities, however this requires adequate investments in the production of different formats and the development of relevant skills;
Amendment 38 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. given the difficulties posed by shortages of the paper and ink required for producing works;
Amendment 42 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K b (new)
Recital K b (new)
Kb. whereas the lack of interoperability between e-book formats reinforces the position of dominant market players, whilst restricting consumer choice and protection;
Amendment 45 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K d (new)
Recital K d (new)
Kd. whereas the Deforestation Regulation will apply to the books value chain, given the essential role played by paper mills and printing houses in collecting data on sources of wood, and given that the paper required to produce a single book contains numerous different sources of wood, it will be impossible to retrace the sources of wood after it has been made into paper;
Amendment 48 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on theall Member States to recognise books as essential goods and take measures at national level to further promote reading from an early age;
Amendment 52 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the value of books as tools for theto promote diversity and inclusion of groups at risk of marginalisation within society, in particular people lacking digital skills and persons with disabilities;
Amendment 54 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Underlines the need to ensure a balance in the book ecosystem by fulfilling the specific roles of the various actors of the value chain, such as authors, publishers, printers, distributors, translators, booksellers and libraries;
Amendment 55 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Member States, in this regard, to implement the European Accessibility Act17 as soon as possible and take measures to ensure that books are available in accessible formats for persons with disabilities, in the interests of cultural, social and professional inclusion; Recalls that the European Accessibility Act goes hand-in-hand with the Marrakesh Treaty, which has been transposed into European legislation through the Marrakesh Directive and Regulation; Emphasises that the Marrakesh Treaty and the European Accessibility Act are complementary tools that aim to improve the access of persons with disabilities to published works, both physically and digitally, on equal basis with others; _________________ 17 Directive (EU) 2019/882 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 on the accessibility requirements for products and services (OJ L 151, 7.6.2019, p. 70).
Amendment 56 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Underlines that due to the large number of titles available on the market and the technical challenges related to accessibility, not all e-books will be accessible by 2025; calls therefore on the Member States to ensure that adequate resources are made available to meet high costs and to ensure that the requirement to make e-books accessible does not result in a diminished offer on the market;
Amendment 64 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Member States to provide adequate financial and structural support to the sector, in particular to SMEs, while financing research and innovation dedicated to increase accessibility;
Amendment 67 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Invites the Commission in its mid- term review of the Creative Europe programme 2021-2027 to introduce measurable goals on how funding is used to improve the accessibility of books for persons with disabilities;
Amendment 79 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Urges the Member States to foster cultural diversity by increasing the acquisition budget of libraries, so that they can further expand the range of books that they offer, andto supporting local bookshops, to safeguard the appropriate remuneration of authors and the investment capacity of publishers;
Amendment 90 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the need to support the translation of European non-fiction books, particularly via the Creative Europe programme, which does not currently allow for this;
Amendment 91 #
2023/2053(INI)
8a. Underlines the importance of the mobility and exchanges between authors in order to facilitate their creative work and improve their opportunities to gain new professional experiences abroad;
Amendment 92 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Welcomes the new mobility action Culture Moves Europe in the frame of the Creative Europe Programme offering mobility grants to artists and cultural professionals, in particular for literary translators;
Amendment 93 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Amendment 94 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 d (new)
Paragraph 8 d (new)
8d. Recalls that the ability of the book sector to maintain a diverse network of booksellers and innovation-driven market relies on proper education and training that allows people to pursue a career in the book industry;
Amendment 98 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Supports further promotion of the EULP in the Member States, including via the creation of an EU category for European children’s books;
Amendment 102 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls for more initiatives to promote reading in the Member States, such as the introduction of ‘cultural vouchers’, especially for young people and marginalised groups, that could facilitate the purchase of books;
Amendment 108 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Welcomes the Commission’s launch of the first edition of the Day of European Authors to encourage book reading among the younger generations and supports the strengthening and the continuation of this initiative in the coming years;
Amendment 115 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. CallsUnderlines that independent bookstores are cornerstones of local communities by offering a differentiated customer experience and often supporting new and local authors contributing to lively literary scenes; calls therefore on the Commission to create a label for independent bookshops in the EU in order to boost the visibility of local bookshops and promote the diversity of European books;
Amendment 116 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Deplores the growing attacks against bookstores and libraries, as well as the increasing censorship of inclusive books; Stresses the role of bookstores and libraries as safe and welcoming spaces, where neither censorship nor any violent acts should be tolerated;
Amendment 118 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Underlines the positive role of book fairs to promote reading and authors, foster the circulation of European books and share good practices within the sector;
Amendment 124 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Emphasises the prevailing paper- based nature of the book industry and calls on the Commission to take into due account this specificity in the design and implementation of green transition policies to prevent negative impacts and to devise specific support measures to accompany the book sector in its transition towards a more sustainable model;
Amendment 125 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the Commission to ensure that sufficient funding continues to support the Ukrainian book sector, including artists and authors for the duration of the war and the reconstruction of the country;
Amendment 127 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Underlines the role taken by the Creative Europe Programme to fund some of these projects, such as the Tales of EUkraine initiative;
Amendment 131 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. WRecognises that calculating the carbon footprint of printing activities and its products is crucial to help consumers understand the environmental impact of their activities; in this regard, welcomes the sector’s efforts to produce printed books in a greener and more sustainable manner through the widespread use of certified and recycled paper, as well as various related initiatives, such as CO2 calculators and green labels;
Amendment 135 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Calls on the Member States to exercise greater vigilance over paper and ink production capacities, and to explore providing support to this link in the book chain;
Amendment 137 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 c (new)
Paragraph 18 c (new)
18c. Calls on the Commission to establish clear guidelines on applying the Deforestation Regulation, taking into account the specific characteristics of the book sector and the enormous complexity of its value chain so as to ensure that the due diligence obligations of the various publishing actors are clear while also remaining proportionate and feasible;
Amendment 145 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission to support national initiatives on data sharing and standardisation, and to collect data on the European book sector as a whole, so as to furtherbetter understand the challenges the sector is facing and further support it, optimiseing production, distribution and sustainability efforts;
Amendment 147 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Underlines the importance of collecting data from publishers in order to display the origins of all parts of the book through the entire production chain, including information on paper certification and place of production;
Amendment 150 #
2023/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses the need for fair competition in the book market in order to guarantee consumer choice and cultural diversity; underlines the unfair practices by certain dominant online players that abuse their position to the detriment of other actors in the value chain; in this regard, calls on the Commission and the Member States to monitor the effective implementation and compliance with the obligations of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) by dominant online market players to ensure fair competition;
Amendment 40 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 41 a (new)
Citation 41 a (new)
– having regard to Directive (EU) 2022/2381 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 November 2022 on improving the gender balance among directors of listed companies and related measures (Women on Boards) and Directive (EU) 2023/970 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 2023 to strengthen the application of the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value between men and women through pay transparency and enforcement mechanisms;
Amendment 93 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas CCS professionals tend to have low retirement savingentitlements as a result of the atypical and sometime precarious nature of their work; whereas artists may continue practicing beyond the official retirement age;
Amendment 101 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the limited collective bargaining practices in the cultural and creative sectors15 in several Member States contribute to poor job quality, low income and limited access to social protection; whereas trade unions face challenges in organizing CCS workers, due to intermittent work patterns, changing work places, combining of professional activities and in view of the higher number of self-employed professionals in the sector; _________________ 15 Eurofound note on employment trends and working conditions in the creative sectors provided at the request of the rapporteurs, 29 May 2023.
Amendment 228 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to work with the European Labour Authority to facilitate, thorugh the provision of easily accessible information, the full application of applicable collective agreements in the country of destination to posted CCS professionals;
Amendment 238 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Deplores the practice of offering payment for cultural and creative work in the form of exposure as well as all forms of underpaid or unpaid work, including hidden work time and inappropriate use of internships, arising from widespread power imbalances in the contractual relationship;
Amendment 249 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recalls the importance of copyright and related rights in the cultural and creative sectors and of properly implementing them, ensuring that every type of rightholder is fairly remunerated, in particular authors and performers; stresses the need to facilitate legal access to content and the need to fight against piracy, in particular in the digital single market;
Amendment 285 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Member States and social partners to commit to the prevention of undeclared work, the recognition and regulation of hidden working time and the eradication of bogus self-employment practices in the cultural and creative sectors, including by strengthening the action of labour enforcement authorities;
Amendment 289 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Believes that public funders in the cultural and creative sectors have a responsibility to promote fair practices and calls for the integration of fair principles in their funding strategies, in consultation with the social partners; insists that all professional institutional engagements of CCS professionals should be fairly remunerated and job substitution through bogus volunteering should be tackled; calls on public funders at EU, national and regional level to introduce terms and conditions on the use of public funding to ensure fair remuneration and working conditions of CCS professionals, and to advance gender equality, in compliance with collective agreements where they exist, and to promote the achievement of collective bargained solutions where they do not yet exist;
Amendment 334 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on the Members States, in consultation with the social partners, to provide tailored information to CCS professionals, especially in case of cross- border mobility;
Amendment 352 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses that access to the European Education Area is fundamental for artistic research and the career development of teachers and young professionals in the cultural and creative sectors; calls on the Member States to ensure that higher arts education is fully integrated in the European Education Area; urges the Commission and the Member States to work towards the valorisation and automatic mutual recognition of diplomas and other qualifications, learning outcomes and study periods abroad;
Amendment 359 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Is concerned by the lack of career transition support systems in place for artists and CCS professionals in need of retraining when it is not possible to continue with their careers; believes this is of particular importance for professionals whose practice relies on their physical capacities, such as among others dancers, singers and musicians, and for professionals whose jobs are put at risk by the digital transition; calls on the Member States to invest in skills development programmes, technical and vocational education, technical and vocational training systems and lifelong learning schemes, allowing those interested to develop new skills either within or outside the cultural and creative sectors;
Amendment 375 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Notes that the cultural and creative sectors show a very high dependence rate from clients and above average exposure to intimidation and discrimination; with 86 % of unions in the entertainment industry expressing concern about sexual harassment occurring at work or in work- related environments1a; notes that, within the entertainment sector, the live entertainment and film/television production sub-sectors are particularly affected1b; urges the Member States, in cooperation with the social partners, to investigate scrupulously the reported cases, to raise awareness and to establish guidelines on harassment prevention through education and training; _________________ 1a Policy Brief on sexual harassment in the entertainment industry, ILO, 2020 https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public /@ed_dialogue/@actrav/documents/public ation/wcms_761947.pdf 1b ILO Policy Brief on sexual harassment in the entertainment industry (2020)
Amendment 391 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Calls on the Member States to facilitate the establishment and funding of independent structures, in consultations with the social partners, where artists and CCS professionals can confidentially report unfair practices, such as abuse of power, harassment, bullying, and discrimination, obtain guidance and legal counsel;
Amendment 407 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Is concerned by the effects of increasing automation, which pose a particular challenge to artists and other CCS professionals at risk of losing their jobs or their remuneration rights or of suffering from deteriorating working conditions and losses of their remuneration rights; calls on the Commission to develop a proactive strategic approach at Union level to anticipate the effects on jobs and the challenges that arise from the emergence of streaming services and generative AI systems, including the use of deepfakes without consent; suggests the development of codes of conduct involving all stakeholders in the CCs and the digital and technological sector, and including trade unions, to ensure the respect for European values such as cultural diversity and the respect for author's rights and fair remuneration;
Amendment 417 #
2023/2051(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Reiterates its call on the Commission to assess the challenges posed by AI-generated content on the cultural and creative sectors, in particular those related to the generation of content in breach of Union law, copyright rules, and potential misuse; underlines the need to ensure that providers of generative AI comply with the obligations established in the Artificial Intelligence Act; recalls that generative AI should ensure transparency about the fact the content is generated by an AI system, not by humans; recalls that without prejudice to Union or national legislation on copyright, generative AI providers shall document and make publicly available a sufficiently detailed summary of the use of training data protected under copyright law;
Amendment 4 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas solidarity activities should present potential European added value, benefit communities and foster participants’ personal, educational, social, civic and professional development; whereas volunteering, both within and beyond the Union, is an enriching experience in a non- formal and informal learning context;
Amendment 8 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the effects of the COVID- 19 pandemic did not dimpactinish the interest in the programme, but rather highlighted its potentialrelevance and proved the importance of young people’s engagement on the ground in solidarity activities, including blended volunteering;
Amendment 14 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. Whereas the ESC bears great potential to develop a European common sense of belonging, providing learning opportunities for volunteers to become active citizens, contributing to build better societies, fostering cohesion, advancing peace and preventing violence;
Amendment 15 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Recital G b (new)
Gb. Gb. whereas a very limited number of actions dealt directly with citizenship education1a; _________________ 1a Report on the implementation of EU citizenship education actions
Amendment 16 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas one of the main policy priorities is including young people with fewer opportunities; whereas in 2021-2022, a total of 14 060 participants belonged to this category, of whom 8 622 were awarded places as individual volunteers and 5 438 were awarded places on volunteering teams; whereas inclusivity, taking also into consideration rural areas, should remain a high priority of the programme, and more efforts should be devoted to ensure geographical balance in the participation of people from disadvantaged backgrounds across the Union;
Amendment 28 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Insists that volunteering within the ESC must include learning and training components; and shall not be a substitute for traineeships or jobs, nor be equated with employment;
Amendment 29 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Believes that proper training and proven skills of volunteers should be required to be entitled to have direct contacts with vulnerable people, in particular children with special needs, so as to guarantee child protection and not be detrimental to the wellbeing of children;
Amendment 32 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Affirms that volunteering on the ground allows for meaningful interactions that cannot be substituted by virtual or blended volunteering without diminishing the quality of the experience; points out that blended or virtual volunteering deprives much needed resources from other actions of the programme;
Amendment 39 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls onUrges the Commission, the Member States, NAs and engaged organisations to help raise awareness about the programme and its individual strands, to further build its brand and to reach out to more young people, particularly those with fewer opportunities; calls on regular monitoring and reporting in this regard;
Amendment 45 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that young people’s needs and social trends are changing; invites the Commission to explore and develop new volunteering formats for the next programming period, such as part-time volunteering, virtual volunteering or blended volunteering, and to provide participants and organisations with a sufficient budget;
Amendment 47 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Believes that in-country activities are particularly importrelevant for young people with fewer opportunities; calls on the Commission to lower the age limit and the mandatory minimum number of five participants per solidarity project for in- country activities in the next programming period, following the example of Erasmus+ youth participation activities;
Amendment 53 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the programme’s inclusive natureobjectives and the implementation guidelines for its inclusion and diversity strategy; calls onurges the Commission to consider adopting a more flexible and inclusive approach to individual volunteering, enabland Member States to implement the strategy with utmost care and attention, ing participants to mix and match countries, areas of activity and experiences in order to make the programme more inclusiveular to support organisations in reaching out to more participants with fewer opportunities and to monitor its implementation carefully;
Amendment 55 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on the Commission to consider adopting a more flexible approach to individual volunteering, enabling participants to mix and match countries, areas of activity and experiences;
Amendment 59 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls to reinforce the knowledge of volunteers on the European Union through their initial training, by including a mandatory module on European citizenship education, in order to reinforce the EU added value of the programme;
Amendment 73 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Believes that solidarity should be mainstreamed across EU programmes; praises therefore the synergies achieved with Horizon Europe; calls on the Commission to explore the development of synergies with the European Social Fund and with union actions on disaster relief; taking into account that young volunteers cannot substitute professional first responders;
Amendment 76 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Considering the unfulfilled demand of the ESC, the increasing requests for solidarity after recurrent crises, its symbolic value to promote understanding and cohesion between Europeans, and the cost-effectiveness of actions to foster peace and prevent conflict; calls on the Member States and the Commission to, at a minimum, double the budget of the ESC in the next Multiannual Financial Framework;
Amendment 77 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to address other budgetary issues, such as discrepancies between NAs in handling applications, by establishing specific centralised grants, managed by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency, for individual volunteering and solidarity projects for European organisations and networks, by recommending a minimum amount to be paid by host organisations to their partner/supporting organisations, by removing or increasing the current funding cap for coordination costs, indexing to inflation flat rates and lump sums, and by securing regular funding for quality label holders for long-term financial planning purposes; believes that these measures will help organisations and national agencies to provide more opportunities and fulfil the programme’s potential;
Amendment 78 #
2023/2018(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Concludes that in view of the current high demand, showing the relevance of the programme among European youth, as well as the importance of its objectives, that of contributing to social cohesion, fostering understanding among Europeans and preventing conflict through solidarity, also in view of the increasing need for European support after recurrent crises, the ESC has proven its value as a self- standing programme and merits reinforced budget as to live up to its true potential;
Amendment 3 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 a (new)
Citation 18 a (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 14 September 2023 on the future of the European book sector (2023/2053(INI));
Amendment 7 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the Creative Europe programme 2021-2027 features an overall budget increase of about 68 % compared to its predecessor; whereas this increase significantly depreciates due to the constantly rising inflation rate9a; whereas the overall budget has been frontloaded with a third of the financial envelope committed in the years 2021 and 2022 to address, inter alia, the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic; _________________ 9a https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/product s-eurostat-news/w/ddn-20230309-2.
Amendment 9 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. Whereas the Creative Europe programme benefits individual creators in Europe, such as artists, authors and performers;
Amendment 15 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas lengthy application procedures often discourage the participation of small-sized organisations, especially those from disadvantaged areas; whereas the application procedure needs to be simplified and improved, primarily due to an increase in the number of procedural steps together with a poor user friendly interface, that may discriminate against applicants who do not use Microsoft applications;
Amendment 16 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas the introduction of a platform that was not originally designed for the type of projects funded by the programme maintains a reporting procedure that is complex and difficult to navigate;
Amendment 18 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the Culture strand promotes the networking of creative communities and fosters cross-border collaboration, with a particular focus on cooperation projects; whereas, within the first two years of implementation, the cooperation project scheme emerged as the most competitivepopular under the Culture strand, providing support to 291 projects;
Amendment 20 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas the "Writing European" preparatory action, supported as of 2021, has been developed with the aim of supporting creators, in particular authors, in conceiving and developing high-quality fiction series able to travel across borders and reach new audiences;
Amendment 23 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas Culture Moves Europe is the largest EU mobility scheme for the cultural and creative sectors and has attracted around 4,660 application by mid-2023; whereas approximately 85% of the applications are from sectors such as visual arts, performing arts and music;
Amendment 24 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H b (new)
Recital H b (new)
Hb. whereas the programme acknowledges the importance of the music sector as an essential component of Europe’s cultural diversity, which can benefit from the horizontal approach under the Culture strand; whereas during the period 2021-2022 the Music Moves Europe Initiative devoted EUR 5 million to strengthen the competitiveness, innovation and diversity of Europe’s music sector;
Amendment 25 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H c (new)
Recital H c (new)
Hc. whereas the literary translation action plays a unique role in promoting authors across borders, reaching new audiences, and contributing to a more culturally and linguistically diverse Europe;
Amendment 28 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas, in light of the crucial role of the Creative Europe desks in promoting and informing the cultural and creative sectors about the programme, cooperation and exchanges between the Creative Europe desks and the Commission must be strengthened;
Amendment 31 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J b (new)
Recital J b (new)
Jb. whereas the Seal of Excellence represents a novelty of the Creative Europe programme 2021-2027, introduced with the aim of enhancing synergies and simplifying the search for alternative funding in the event of budgetary constraints;
Amendment 33 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J c (new)
Recital J c (new)
Jc. whereas the European Capital of Culture, as a special action, is a prestigious initiative enjoying a well- established place in global cultural agendas and, since its introduction in 1985, highlights the richness and uniqueness of the diversity of cultures and cities;
Amendment 35 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the Commission to enhance opportunities of the Creative Europe programme for individual cultural creators such as authors, artists and performers who are the creative source of our European culture that our society and democracy is built upon;
Amendment 36 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Emphasises the importance of the cross-border mobility of artists, authors and performers and exchanges between them in order to facilitate their creative work and improve their opportunities to gain new professional experience abroad; welcomes in this context the new mobility action Culture Moves Europe within the CULTURE strand which offers mobility grants to artists and cultural professionals, and calls on the Commission to extend mobility opportunities for individual creators beyond the CULTURE strand;
Amendment 38 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the programme’s response toin mitigating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which severely disrupted the cultural and creative sectors even prior to the commencement of the current programme;
Amendment 39 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Reiterates its repeated calls upon the Commission and the Member States to tackle the long-term consequences of the pandemic on individual cultural creators that have come alongside other fundamental challenges such as the increasingly fast-paced technological progress which requires a specific technical and legal knowledge; therefore calls on the Commission to significantly enhance opportunities regarding the upskilling and reskilling of artists, authors and performers within the Creative Europe programme;
Amendment 40 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Acknowledges the flexibility of the Commission and the EACEA in implementing the programme, which was adapted to take into account the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic;
Amendment 44 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Welcomes the administrative simplification measures introduced with the new generation of the programme; recalls, however, that streamlining and simplification should not result in the reduction of financial and human resources devoted to project monitoring and evaluation;
Amendment 45 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Acknowledges that the application process is often complex, especially for small-sized organisations with limited financial and human resources; calls on the Commission and the EACEA, therefore, to permit the costs associated with the application process to be included in the overall estimated budget costs;
Amendment 47 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Acknowledges the progressive introduction of inclusion incentives across all strands in the first two years of programme’s implementation; notes, however, the lack of comprehensive data on how the programme objectives are being pursued in a way that encourages inclusion, equality, diversity and participation; urges the Commission to provide, in this regard, a detailed report in its interim evaluation;
Amendment 49 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Acknowledges that the programme contributes to the objective of climate and environmental sustainability through its actions; notes, however, that greening priorities have been introduced differently in the three programme strands; calls on the Commission to closely monitor the implementation of greening priorities and their impact on the sectors and to regularly report on its assessment;
Amendment 50 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Highlights the importance of transparency in disseminating call results; in this regard, calls on the Commission to continue publishing the list of all grant recipients along with the awarded amount for calls in a timely manner;
Amendment 58 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses the importance of the Creative Europe programme in developing and enhancing transnational partnerships, thus also contributing to EU international relations through culture; in this regard, calls on the Commission to invest appropriate resources on the external dimension of the programme;
Amendment 67 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to further strengthen and facilitate mobility initiatives such as Culture Moves Europe and other mobility opportunities for individual creators by equipping them with higher funding within the budgets of the current and future Creative Europe programme;
Amendment 69 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Urges the Member States and the Commission, in view of the high subscription rates, in addition tochallenges arising from digitalisation and greening, in addition to high subscription rates, and rampant inflation, which isare all severely affecting beneficiaries’ operational capacity, to ensure that there are no budget cuts to the programme’s envelope in 2024 as well as the upcoming budgetary years;
Amendment 72 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Regrets that the Seal of Excellence label has not yet been implemented, calls on the Commission to commence this label immediately, so that projects may avail, in this programming cycle, of the opportunities offered by the cumulative and alternative funding;
Amendment 73 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Deplores the Council’s position to further cut of 40 million euros the 2024 budget of the Creative Europe Programme 2021-2027 and calls on the Council to revise its approach in order to avoid additional cuts in the upcoming budgetary years;
Amendment 75 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Deplores the fact that, under the 2021-2027 MFF, there is no flexibility to top-up the Creative Europe programme and underlines that this precludes the funding of new initiatives, valuable pilot projects and preparatory actions;
Amendment 76 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. Deplores the funding gap between the two MFF cycles, that particularly affected the network scheme; in this regard, calls on the Commission to ensure that this situation will not reoccur in the future and to consider developing operational grants for the network schemes;
Amendment 79 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Underlines that the sectoral approach represents an excellent tool that will strengthen the book and publishing sector, enabling concerted actions that will support and stimulate market access and the wider circulation of European works;
Amendment 89 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Points out that, while recognising the major success of the new mobility action, it is imperative that an analysis of the main emerging trends is carried out by the end of 2024 with a view to the inclusion of new actors from the cultural and creative sectors; in this regard, calls on the Commission to increase the budget allocated to this action from 2025 onwards;
Amendment 90 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Invites the Commission in its mid- term review of the Creative Europe programme 2021-2027 to introduce measurable goals for how funding is used to improve the accessibility of books for people with disabilities;
Amendment 91 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Stresses the need to support the translation of European non-fiction books, particularly via the Creative Europe programme, which does not currently allow for this;
Amendment 93 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)
Paragraph 13 c (new)
13c. Welcomes the new mobility initiative Culture Moves Europe, which is part of the Creative Europe programme and offers mobility grants to artists and cultural professionals and calls on the Commission, in this regard, to explore the possibility of further expanding this initiative to other representatives of the book sector;
Amendment 95 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Welcomes the increase of actions providing support to the music sector under the Culture strand, resulting in a higher number of music-related projects being submitted under the current programme;
Amendment 103 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the Commission to provide information, in cooperation with the sector, on music markets in the EU by collecting and analysing data in the Member States, as well as to analyse and report on cultural, legal, economic and social aspects affecting the music sector;
Amendment 106 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Emphasises the importance of the special action of the European Capital of Culture as a catalyst for the cultural and economic regeneration of cities and regions; stresses the need for additional funding for this special action to meet the additional costs incurred as a result of the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and rampant inflation; underlines that additional funding for the European Capital of Culture is long overdue; calls on the Commission, therefore, to increase the funding of the Melina Mercouri Prize, which has been endowed with only EUR 1.5 million for several years;
Amendment 107 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Acknowledges that the European Heritage Label is a valuable initiative promoting the significant role these sites play in the history and culture of Europe and notes that, during the period from 2013 to 2021, 60 sites have been designated with the title; calls, however, on the Commission to improve the visibility of the European Heritage Label by developing synergies with other relevant EU financial instruments;
Amendment 108 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Underlines the importance of the different prizes supported by the Creative Europe programme in the fields of literature, architecture and heritage, music (contemporary, rock and pop) as well as audiovisual; emphasises that these long-standing initiatives are well-known by the sectors and, by rewarding achievements in different fields, increase the visibility of the European cultural and creative sectors;
Amendment 109 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Acknowledges that the Media strand remains the main European instrument providing strategic support to the independent audiovisual sector, which consistsing primarily of small and medium- sized companies, which make considerable investments in bringing culturally diverse audiovisual works to new and existing audiences; emphasises the continuation of this strand so as to increase the EU strategic autonomy, by encouraging the internationalisation of European audiovisual companies; stresses, in this regard, the importance of ensuring an appropriate budget allocation for the Media strand in order to continue supporting the recovery and transformation of the audiovisual sector;
Amendment 110 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Regrets that the lack of data on the implementation of all Media actions does not allow for a comprehensive evaluation of how the programme effectively succeeds in increasing the economic and cultural potential of the audiovisual sector;
Amendment 113 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Suggests to the European Commission to consider the permanent inclusion, in the Creative Europe programme, of the objectives pursued by the successful preparatory action "Writing European";
Amendment 114 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Highlights that a large number of high-quality projects under the co- development and mini-slate schemes were rejected in 2021-2022 due to budgetary constraints; calls on the Commission, therefore, to allocate a larger budget for the future implementation of these schemes;
Amendment 115 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Underlines the vital roles of the European Film Distribution and European Film Sales support schemes in contributing to the cultural diversity of the European audiovisual sector by increasing the cross- border circulation of European films and offsetting some of the risks distributors take when investing in the production, distribution and promotion of non- national European films; stresses, therefore, that it is key to maintain adequatenhance funding for both schemes;
Amendment 117 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Underlines that in many European countries, there are no support schemes dedicated to cinema exhibition; highlights, in this regard, the importance of maintaining adequate funding for the Europa Cinemas network, a flagship initiative of the MEDIA strand, which contributes to the circulation of European films in cinemas;
Amendment 125 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Recognises the success of the Networks of European Festival call, which has supported 71 festivals under 12 networks, cooperating, inter alia, to foster audience engagement; calls on the Commission, therefore, to continue funding the two complementary actions, the European Festivals and the Network of European Festivals, in alternate years;
Amendment 126 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23b. Notes that, as the Media Invest facility attracted a large number of applications, increased budgetary synergies with the InvestEU programme must be secured for its future implementation; calls on the Commission to further improve the promotion of this facility amongst the audiovisual sector;
Amendment 127 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 c (new)
Paragraph 23 c (new)
23c. Recalls that the European Media Freedom Act should establish a new European Board for Media Services to replace the European Regulators Group for Audiovisual Media Services (ERGA) established by Directive 2010/13/EU; stresses that the Board should be an independent body of the Union with legal personality as well as being supported by sufficient human and financial resources for the performance if its tasks; in this regard, the Board should be financed under a separate budget line and not from the budget allocated to the MEDIA strand of the programme or other budget lines in existence;
Amendment 129 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Notes that the Journalism Partnerships and the Media Literacy calls attracted the highest number of applications in 2021-2022, underlining the urgent need for increased financial support for the European media sector;
Amendment 130 #
2023/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Calls on the Commission to ensure that, in the remaining programming period, no less than 9% of the overall budget 2021-2027 is allocated to supporting the objectives of the Cross- sectoral strand;
Amendment 12 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the effort required for the integration of disadvantaged learners is much greater than for the integration of learners with equal opportunities, and still requires a great deal of persuasion and much more extensive planning;
Amendment 13 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas the institutional approach to accreditation is a factor that facilitates access for disadvantaged, small and inexperienced organisations and institutions that have not previously participated in the programme; whereas this access is now made more difficult by the need to limit the maximum number of accreditations possible due to the high level of interest;
Amendment 14 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D c (new)
Recital D c (new)
Dc. whereas institutions working with and for educationally disadvantaged (adult) people are often not yet familiar with Erasmus+ learning mobilities and, in addition to the content-related work, are taking the necessary steps for organisational development and implementation of the requirements, while at the same time there is a generally known shortage of staff in the social sector;
Amendment 15 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D d (new)
Recital D d (new)
Dd. whereas the full integration of eTwinning, the digital component for school education within Erasmus+, into the programme structure was already targeted for 2021;
Amendment 17 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas Small-scale Partnerships are often the very first contact with the programme, especially for multipliers, as they offer very flexible possibilities to carry out all the desired activities;
Amendment 19 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas rising costs of living, high inflation rates and other challenges are putting additional pressure on the programme’s budget; in addition, the programme implementation will be increasingly hampered by the shortage of skilled workers in the social sector;
Amendment 31 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights that lifelong learning, better inclusion of people with fewer opportunities, and the removal of barriers to learning mobility, such as the lack of automatic recognition of qualifications and financial barriers, are key priorities while seeking to increase the diversity of the programme, both in terms of participants and measures;
Amendment 37 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the European Education and Culture Executive Agency and NAs; highlights the importance of goodimproving and maintaining a constructive and cooperative communication between these two parties;
Amendment 38 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Recalls that the fairness of equal access to the programme requires that the deadlines for the application and all further steps of planning, implementation and accounting are communicated as early and transparently as possible and adhered to as reliably as possible;
Amendment 39 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Suggests a kind of meta-evaluation of the entire programme application and implementation process with the aim of significantly and drastically simplifying the funding application and its respective forms, the programme implementation as well as the reporting and accounting for all parties involved without compromising the diversity of the programme; Building on this, the digital tools should be optimised so that, by the next programme period from 2028 at the latest, applications, planning, implementation and accounting can all be easily done online, taking full account of users' wishes for simplicity, user-friendliness, accessibility, reliability, speed, efficiency and data protection; believes that the maintenance and improvement of such online tools is a task that requires constant attention from the Commission and EACEA; rather than introducing radical new tools, priority should be given to the further development of existing ones;
Amendment 40 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. In particular, reporting should be simplified, and instead of asking the same thing over and over again, one should focus on the changes compared to the application and programme implementation, if these are there;
Amendment 41 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls, in the ongoing period of rebuilding the most resilient cross-border structures possible, to ensure that sufficient funds are available, especially for the smaller partnerships in all sectors of the programme, in order to facilitate the entry of smaller and less experienced persons or institutions into the programme and to offer them a real perspective for development; a more diverse programme structure should ultimately be more crisis-proof;
Amendment 46 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Urges for greater participation of disadvantaged learners in adult education mobility projects, and proposes information and promotional events, as well as measures to facilitate application and implementation, especially in this area; draws attention in this context to the explicitly intended synergy with the ESF+, which should be implemented much more uniformly and at a high level in all EU Member States;
Amendment 51 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Appreciates the steps being taken to increase the amount of green travel and the higher funding rates being paid for more environmentally friendly ways of travelling;
Amendment 54 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Considers it imperative to pay attention to the sustainability and effectiveness of the networks created by the European University Initiative and their positive impact on the European Education Area and, if necessary, to continue this on a selective and very limited basis with the help of ERASMUS+ once the regular funding has come to an end; the aim must always be for all those involved in a network to recognise the intrinsic value of the network during the regular funding period and to continue to maintain, use and develop it accordingly after the end of ERASMUS+ funding;
Amendment 57 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Recalls that the funded networks should serve as a model for similar initiatives emerging outside Erasmus+ funding, that the Commission and the Member States should create better framework conditions for such a development, and that the networks should be fully integrated into the European Higher Education Area and the European Education Area;
Amendment 58 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 c (new)
Paragraph 12 c (new)
12c. Considers it urgently necessary, in view of the multi-layered and complex problems in all education sectors, to achieve an optimal balance in the promotion of all education sectors through the programme instead of focusing too strongly on the tertiary education sector;
Amendment 59 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 d (new)
Paragraph 12 d (new)
12d. Considers it overdue that vocational education and training be more strongly appreciated and valued as an equal alternative to high-school studies and sharply criticises that the educational aspect is unjustifiably shortened here by the overemphasis on "skillings"; also here, it is a matter of educating people holistically and not only qualifying them from the point of view of economic usability; accordingly, Centres of Excellence in VET should be able to focus comprehensively on education and be promoted as fully-fledged educational institutions where skills are a priority alongside other aspects of education;
Amendment 60 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 e (new)
Paragraph 12 e (new)
12e. Suggests that more support should be given to measures that serve to improve the permeability of education systems and, in doing so, to promote the elements of individual learning accounts and micro- credentials that have been introduced;
Amendment 61 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 f (new)
Paragraph 12 f (new)
12f. Suggests that the centralised “Jean Monnet for Schools” action be decentralised and made the responsibility of the National Agencies, as an overly complex procedure is disproportionate to the grants obtained and discourages schools from applying; bureaucratic discussions about the legal personality of schools and long-term recognition procedures with school authorities seem to overlook the need for support;
Amendment 62 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 g (new)
Paragraph 12 g (new)
12g. Warns that especially in the area of school education, due to the disproportionately larger number of school institutions, the idea of institutional accreditation through its quantitative limitation clearly contradicts the inclusion idea of the programme and calls on the Commission to resolve this contradiction;
Amendment 66 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that DiscoverEU, which was initiated by Parliament, has become a well- established, popular and easy-to-access informal learning activity; points out at the same time that the promised strengthening of the education element has yet to materialise;
Amendment 67 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Suggests thinking about ticket quotas for group trips, also in the sense of the desired "greening", provided that it is ensured that at least the majority of participants have just reached the age of 18 and that the remaining peers of the group do not deviate from this age by more than 2 years upwards or downwards (with the exception of necessary support staff, if applicable); insisting too rigidly that all peers in a group must be aged exactly 18 to qualify as a DiscoverEU group can be counterproductive;
Amendment 70 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Appreciates the swift reaction and enhanced flexibility of the programme to support Ukrainian students, teachers and educators; Points out, however, that the integration of migrants through education is such a major task that the Erasmus+ programme, in terms of its structure and focus, can at best cushion this task selectively, but cannot cope with it as such, and calls on the Commission and the Member States to address the issue of integration through education in a more comprehensive, fundamental and appropriate manner;
Amendment 92 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Regrets the fact that complicated processes considerably hinder the participation of small-scale organisations in the school and youth sectors as well as in adult education;
Amendment 101 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Suggests, in this context, that the current unsatisfactory request for funds for mobility in adult education should be met with a special degree of patience and support, and that unspent funds should first be used for cooperation in adult education, in the hope that this will increase the demand for mobility in this area in the medium term;
Amendment 108 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Deeply regrets the slow and incomplete development of the IT infrastructure and the improper functioning of IT tools such as the Beneficiary and Project Management modules, which increases the workload of all those involved in the programme’s implementation, discourages the participation of newcomers and undermines the programme’s ambition to widen participation; notes that similar issues exist with IT tools in other EU- funded programmes, including the European Solidarity Corps; notes that this continues to inhibit optimal programme implementation, increases the risk of flawed and incomplete programme documentation and monitoring, and thus also jeopardises the future evidence-based further development of the programme;
Amendment 116 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Is concerned that the lack of professionals and volunteers involved in programme implementation means that the available financial resources cannot be used optimally in line with needs and asks for more precise clarification as to whether funds have not been spent due to a lack of need or a lack of implementation possibilities; at the same time, shows itself flexible to implement instruments that specifically serve to reduce implementation obstacles due to a lack of professionals to a greater extent in the programme itself, as this serves to strengthen the sustainability of the programme and its structures;
Amendment 145 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Calls for centralised and decentralised actions to be better linked and to enhance the use of flexible funding instruments such as micro-grants; suggests that the positive experiences gained with the award of micro-grants during the pandemic should be used in a more targeted way and should be made a permanent opportunity as part of the programme;
Amendment 150 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Requests concrete measures to break down existing silos in the programme structure so that different educational areas and actors are not kept distinct fromso well balanced with each other that political control of well-defined learning areas remains possible, but these learning areas also cooperate more with each other and become noticeably more permeable to each other;
Amendment 151 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40 a (new)
Paragraph 40 a (new)
40a. Calls the Commisssion and the EACEA to analyse systematically and continously in good cooperation wtih the NAs and and other competent authorities in the Member States on MFF programme implementation how synergies between different educational areas and actors can be further increased;
Amendment 153 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40 b (new)
Paragraph 40 b (new)
40b. Regrets that at times the idea of the Seal of Excellence label does not have a tangible positive impact on the ERASMUS+ programme, yet and encourages to give more guidance and impetus to this instrument;
Amendment 157 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
Paragraph 42
42. Calls for wider usemeaningful systematic embedding of virtual and blended learning and the building of infrastructure for digitalised learning opportunities; in any case, this should remain a complementary offer in order to reinforce the positive effects of the direct, personal encounters and live experiences promoted by the actions, as well as the accompanying enhancement of informal learning and social skills, and not to replace them, for example, by purely virtual encounters; considers it necessary in this context and in accordance with the conditions set out to enable virtual and blended learning in all programme areas; in particular, it is contrary to the priorities that digital offerings are not promoted at all in the area of youth and sport, which does not really support the digital transformation;
Amendment 162 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42 a (new)
Paragraph 42 a (new)
42a. requests to consider if the possibility of charging for digital learning components separately makes sense, particularly where they are used to prepare for an activity, in order to avoid the need for the provider of the activity to make above-average advance payments;
Amendment 163 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. Asks for eTwinning to be integrated fully and seamlessly into Erasmus+the European School Education Platform and Erasmus+ under any waiver of special statuses and complex special settlement arrangements;
Amendment 166 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 a (new)
Paragraph 43 a (new)
43a. Urges that teachers and learners in initial and continuing vocational education and training finally be provided with a dedicated online tool that is perfectly tailored to their needs; provisional accommodation in other tools has already proved insufficient, ineffective and inappropriate to the size and importance of this area of learning; special attention must be paid to the needs of trainers as well as to their limited time and ressources in private company structures, especially in SMEs;
Amendment 180 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47 a (new)
Paragraph 47 a (new)
47a. Points out that cooperation with non-associated third countries is sometimes too difficult, and calls on the Commission to systematically ask the National Agencies what specific requests have been and are being made which cannot be met, and to make proposals for improvement with a view to strengthening the international dimension of the programme;
Amendment 181 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47 b (new)
Paragraph 47 b (new)
47b. Reaffirms its willingness to reinstate Switzerland as a full member of the ERASMUS+ programme from 2028 at the latest;
Amendment 182 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47 c (new)
Paragraph 47 c (new)
47c. Calls on the UK Government to reconsider its position on non- participation in the Erasmus+ programme;
Amendment 183 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
Paragraph 48
48. Insists on NAs and beneficiaries, including young people, and Parliament to be actively involved in the co-creation process of the next generation of Erasmus+a continuous, dialogue-based development process, in which everyone is striving to improve and optimise the actual programme and the next generation of Erasmus+; suggests to explore where AI tools can be used to evaluate the programme and to provide even clearer insights into needs and possible developments, but by no means replacing the need for human decision- making;
Amendment 189 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49 a (new)
Paragraph 49 a (new)
49a. Welcomes in this context the interprogram group between DG Education and Culture and DG Research and Innovation, which has been established since one year, and would like to be informed about its results regarding the elimination of synergy problems between HORIZON and ERASMUS+ in a timely manner;
Amendment 196 #
2023/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52
Paragraph 52
52. Declares its determination to ensure a substantial increase in the Erasmus+ budget in the 2028-20334 programming period and commits itself to a tripling of the financial envelope, taking the requirements of the programme into account;
Amendment 2 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights that Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine, which contributed to high inflation in many Member States, has emphasized the need to support the cultural and creative sectors and industries and the educational sector, as well as journalists and media professionals for a free press and quality information; in this regard, calls for significant increases for important EU programmes focussing on European citizens, including the youth, culture and education, namely Erasmus+ and Creative Europe;
Amendment 7 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that Creative Europe, as the only EU Programme directly supporting the cultural and creative sector and industries, needs a significant reinforcement of all its strands to fulfil its goals in 2024, including ensuring the sector’s full recovery after the pandemic, its resilience against the currently high inflation, which also undermines European citizen’s purchasing power and a just green and digital transition;
Amendment 8 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses the need for additional funding for the European Capitals of Culture, as they represent a great added value for European society, and as the rising costs due to high inflation have significantly worsened the framework conditions for the implementation of the European Capitals of Culture; highlights that additional funding is long overdue, as the "Melina Mercouri Prize" is the only direct EU funding opportunity for European Capitals of Culture and has been endowed with only 1.5 million euros for years;
Amendment 14 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines the importance of Erasmus+ Programme in promoting European values and formstrengthening European identities through education and learning in different Member States and promoting European values; stresses that some learners and teachers face significant financial difficulties in participating in the programme given the rising cost of living across Europe; believes that this poses a challenge to achieving a more inclusive participation in the programme; therefore, calls for a significant increase of EUR 60 million for the Erasmus+ Programme;
Amendment 23 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Believes that a budgetary increase willis needed to help ensure the continued greening and digitalisation of the Erasmus+ Programme as well as further inclusion measures to allow the participation of more disadvantaged young Europeans and more learners and teaching staff; furthermore, emphasizes the need to support sport, including Esport and the gamification of educational material, under Erasmus+ to promote the role of sport for improving health and social inclusion while also fighting discrimination;
Amendment 26 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for a slight increase for the European Solidarity CorpsNotes that the European Solidarity Corps is a new programme with a small budget of over €1 billion; notes that despite the difficulties in the implementation derived from the Covid-19 crisis, the first two years of the current programming period show very high demand and a 100% absorption rate associated with high levels of oversubscription and a lower number of people supported than anticipated due to the limited available budget; concludes that an increase in the ESC budget is needed to satisfy the demand and in particular, to support young people engaged in civic engagement and solidarity actions; emphasizes the need to strengthen the humanitarian strand to improve the programme’s efforts related to the consequences of Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine.;
Amendment 29 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recalls the importance of the citizens’ engagement strand in CERV programme, in particular as regards town twinning and remembrance activities, and the essential role of CSOs in related projects and activities; calls for the continued support for the programme; Recalls that current inflation rates have a significant impact on the running costs of CERV beneficiaries;
Amendment 32 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Welcomes the development of the New European Bauhaus(NEB) initiative; recalls that existing culture and education programmes such as Creative Europe, Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps will not allocate any budget to the NEB; considers the deployment of existing funds insufficient to achieve the objectives of the initiative beyond 2024; ask for proper funding with fresh money, in line with the planning of the MFF to ensure that the actions undertaken have a sustainable impact and that the objectives initially set by the initiative can be fully achieved;
Amendment 1 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the cultural and creative sectors are not mentionincorporated in the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA);
Amendment 3 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas Erasmus+ is not just a mobility programme, but a powerful tool for exchanging knowledge, fostering academic cooperation, creating strong and lasting linkbonds and promoting understanding between people and institutionfrom different cultural backgrounds, institutions and their members, as well as a wide range of stakeholders and their organisations and networks, contributing to the development of policies and practices;
Amendment 5 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the UK’s global programme to study and work abroad ("Turing Scheme") does not offer such mutual exchanges comparable to Erasmus+;
Amendment 8 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas non-EU countries can join Erasmus+ as member or associated countries;
Amendment 10 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas, as a consequence of Brexit, EU citizens studying in the UK canare no longer benefit fromtitled to ‘home fees’, but have to pay higher international student fees, making it prohibitively expensive for the vast majority of them, penalising even more young students from socially disadvantaged backgrounds and ultimately narrowing down the exposure of UK learners and teachers to their fellow Europeans;
Amendment 11 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital S a (new)
Recital S a (new)
Sa. Whereas members of educational and cultural institutions and organisations from the EU and the UK continue their relationship despite a lack of funding, administrative obstacles and all other adversities caused by the UK's non-participation in Erasmus+;
Amendment 13 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that numerous education, culture and youth stakeholders, both in the EU and the UK, are calling for the UK to be associated with Erasmus+, Creative Europe, European Solidarity Corps and Horizon Europe once more; calls for the issue to be addressed in different political contexts to raise awareness of opportunities at the level of the European institutions, EU Member States and UK authorities; further, calls for practical, intermediary or alternative solutions to be explored to mitigate the loss of opportunities for students, teachers, artists, cultural and creative workers, athletes and young people;
Amendment 20 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines the enormous benefits of the Erasmus+ programme not only for students, but also for teacherhigher education students, vocational education and training (VET) students, adult learners, young people, administrative staffbut also for teachers, academics, administrative staff and generally for education institutions and society as a whole, which cannot be measured by the size of its financial envelope;
Amendment 22 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Regrets the narrowness of the ‘value for money’ approach adopted by the UK Government regarding Erasmus+, which disregards the numerous benefits in terms of exchange of knowledge and skills for students, teachers and administrative staff, the contribution to diversity on campuses and in schools, and its contribution to broadening its participants’ outlooks and opportunities; notes that this approach is also characteristic of the "Turing scheme", which ultimately impacts on the student and academic community;
Amendment 26 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes the creation of the Turing scheme by the UK Government; regrets, however, that this programme only covers outgoing student mobility, and does not cover the youth and sport sectors6 ; notes in this context that the "Turing Scheme" represents a significant deterioration compared to Erasmus+ and therefore cannot be seen as an equivalent replacement for Erasmus+; _________________ 6 UK Government, Turing scheme website.
Amendment 28 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the new possibility to dedicate 20 % of the Heading 2 budget of the Erasmus+ 2021-2027 programme to outgoing international mobility outside the 33 countries participating fully in Erasmus+; notes, however, that this part cannot be dedicated entirely to one specific partner country, and does not replace the missed opportunities resulting from the UK’s withdrawal from the Erasmus+ programme;
Amendment 30 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the work currently being undertaken by the Scottish Government to create a similar programme, covering both incoming and outgoing mobility; invites the Scottish Government to consider the sports sector in the planning of the programme;
Amendment 31 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 35 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that 11 UK Universities are partners in alliances through the European Universities initiative; regrets that these cooperation projectsir participation will end when the first- generation alliances expire (at the end of 2024);
Amendment 45 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Is concerned by the excessive bureaucracy created by the UK’s withdrawal from the EU for UK artists wanting to tour in the EU and European artists wanting to tour in the UK, as illustrated by the administrative obstacles created by the application of the CITES Regulations for artists travelling with certain types of musical instruments containing protected species, especially when travelling by Eurostar train;
Amendment 48 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Notes that the plethora of migration rules, including different visa and work- permit systems in each of the EU Member States, as well as customs and VAT rules for merchandising, rules on cabotage and cross-border trade for specialist hauliers transporting merchandising and stage decor between the UK and the EU, are making it difficult and expensive for emerging and independent UK artists to tour in the EU or participate in European festivals; notes that EU artists are also affected by similar issues when touring in the UK;
Amendment 51 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Stresses that streamlining visa and work arrangements is in the interest of the cultural and creative sectors in both the EU and the UK and urges both parties to work towards an agreement; believes that these visa and work arrangements should be part of a future EU framework for artists and cultural professionals;
Amendment 52 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Notes that numerous UK cultural organisations continued to be connected after Brexit through their partnership with European cultural networks, professional associations and trade federations; expresses concern, that in the medium term the sustainability of these relationships is at great risk and that the adverse effects of programme exit will increase;
Amendment 57 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 31 b (new)
Paragraph 31 b (new)
31b. Regrets that the number of EU citizens working in the cultural and creative industries and sectors in the UK has dropped since Brexit;1a _________________ 1a https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationa ndcommunity/populationandmigration/int ernationalmigration/articles/changesinpa yrolledemploymentsheldbynonuknationals duringthecoronaviruscovid19pandemican deuexitperiods/2022-03-01
Amendment 58 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 31 c (new)
Paragraph 31 c (new)
Amendment 2 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that freedom of expression is a fundamental human right enshrined in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and includes the freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas without interference by public authorities or commercial entities and regardless of frontiers; deplores, however, that some governments, commercial entities and individuals in positions of power around the globe are systematically threatening this right;
Amendment 6 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Highlights the essential role that journalists and editorial teams play to impart information, allowing the public to access reliable news, to sharpen their insights and hold opinions on issues of public interest; recalls that journalism has been considered an essential “third party” to ensure checks and balances in democratic systems while ensuring pluralistic, public and independent reporting on news ; insists in this respect that such role requires a safe environment for journalists and other media professionals to work and live;
Amendment 17 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes with regret that there has been a rise in violence towards journalists and media professionals, which is increasingly happening in countries officially at peace including in the European Union and is creating a general sense of insecurity; deplores that 5763 journalists have been killed inbetween the 6th of January and the 20th of November 20221 , 78 journalists are being held hostage and 478 journalists are currently imprisoned over the world2 ; demands that all detained journalists be released immediately; _________________ 1 https://cpj.org/data/killed/2022/?status=Kill ed&motiveConfirmed%5B%5D=Confirme d&motiveUnconfirmed%5B%5D=Unconfi rmed&type%5B%5D=Journalist&type%5 B%5D=Media%20Worker&start_year=20 22&end_year=2022&group_by=location 2 https://rsf.org/en/number-journalists- arbitrary-detention-surges-20-488- including-60-women
Amendment 23 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Strongly condemns the severe violations of the principles of the rule of law in some Member States, which are causing serious danger in relation to fundamental rights and freedoms, including media freedom; emphasises the link between deteriorating rule of law standards and violations of fundamental rights, amongst which attacks against journalists and free media, and the widespread collection of intercepted data with direct effects on silencing journalists, and calls on the Commission to use all available means to take action against these attacks;
Amendment 26 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Amendment 28 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Amendment 29 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 d (new)
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2d. Highlights the crucial need of a safe environment for journalists to carry out their jobs; warns on the far-reaching effects of financial or political pressures on editors and journalists that can result in widespread self-censorship; in this context calls for the promotion of best practices to safeguard the editorial independence of media services including in their structural organisation and management, as well as measures to ensure the public disclosure of actual or potential conflicts of interest by any party having a stake in media service providers that may affect the provision of news and current affairs content; encourages at the same time the setting-up at national level of risk mitigation strategies to protect journalists covering protests and demonstrations;
Amendment 31 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights that the freedom of media and media pluralism have increasingly come under threat in recent years with the combined effects of digitalisation and related evolving revenue models, market consolidation and globalisation of media streams, and that hate speech, disinformation and propaganda are growing trends in the digital or online media landscape worldwide; notes that this trend has been intensexemplified by the COVID-19 pandemic and the war of aggression against Ukraine; believes that this situation should be considered a general threat to the values the European Union stands for as a global actor and to democracy as a whole; puts at risk the values the European Union stands for as a global actor and to democracy as a whole; recalls that a strong and independent media landscape requires economic sustainability of the media; in this context, welcomes the EU Media and Audiovisual Action Plan specific actions such as ‘NEWS’1a, aimed at facilitating access to finance through loans and equity finance for media services organisations, and countering the emergence of ‘news deserts’; _________________ 1a https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:52 020DC0784&from=EN
Amendment 36 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Amendment 39 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Acknowledges that the recent scandal of surveillance of journalists through spying software such as Pegasus or Predator is a direct attack to independence of medias and violates the protection of sources at the basis of the profession in order to collect information freely and reliably; looks forward to the conclusion of the European Parliament’s inquiry committee and its recommendations to better protect citizens and journalists from undue and oppressive use of such software in the future.
Amendment 42 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the EU and the Member States to re-evaluate the profound links between media freedom and democracy and identify pathways to rebuild safe spaces for information and communication with a particular focus onidentify pathways to rebuild safe spaces for information and communication including in the digital sphere, with a particular focus on fact-checking tools for media professionals and the spreading of best practices in the profession, making best use of new technologies such as the Journalism Trust Initiative 1a, professional training on digital skills, as well as empowering citizens through education on information and media literacy; _________________ 1a https://www.journalismtrustinitiative.org/ education for information and media literacy;
Amendment 44 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Expresses concerns about the so called ‘news fatigue’ , a growing lack of interest in seeking information especially from younger generations and the serious effects this may have on the future functioning of our democratic systems; recalls that citizens nowadays increasingly access news and editorial content through online platforms that influence access to information; calls for more media information literacy and digital literacy in educational curricula for younger generations in order to better equip them with methods on how to access effectively information, sort sources, debunk disinformation and address online incivilities with the objective of helping them to manage ‘infodemia’ while underlining the societal value of journalism and rebuilding trust in the media; in this respect, looks forward to the Commission’s mid-term review of the Digital Education Action Plan (2012- 2027);
Amendment 53 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Believes that in order to improve its external governance, the EU needs to lead by example and deliver on its domestic media policy ambitions with full coherence and consistency; welcomes, in this context, the adoption of the Digital Services Act3 , and the recently published proposals for acalls for effective measures to be introduced in the future directive against ‘strategic lawsuits against public participation’ (the anti-SLAPP directive) (COM(2022)0177) and the European Media Freedom Act (COM(2022)0457), which are signs the EU is taking a more robust approach to media policies; _________________ , including training and funding for journalists and lawyers to be able and better defend journalists, and in the recently published European Media Freedom Act (COM(2022)0457) and accompanying Recommendation1a ; believes these texts are signs the EU is taking a more robust approach to media policies; takes the view that these could be inspirational for other regions in the world and contribute to set positive global standards; _________________ 1a https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32022H16 34 3 OJ L 277, 27.10.2022, p. 1.
Amendment 58 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Amendment 64 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Highlights the relevance of specific support for the protection of journalists and media independence and salutes dedicated actions in the Creative Europe programme, notably to foster rapid response mechanisms to protect journalists under threat;
Amendment 66 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Amendment 69 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Amendment 71 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 e (new)
Paragraph 5 e (new)
Amendment 76 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to include suspension mechanisms in the EU’s multilateral and bilateral partnership or trade agreements; invites the Commission to support and monitor media freedom and use targeted sanctions or suspend agreements in the event of persistent and systematic violation of media freedom, including when these violations are taking place in the European Union;
Amendment 80 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Invites the Commission to implement emergency visas for journalists at risk and engage in outreach to support journalists at risk via delegations abroad regarding in-country assistance and trial monitoring for non-EU states
Amendment 82 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Supports the creation for a Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for the Safety of Journalists enabling to increase prevention and raise the costs of crimes against journalists while providing concrete and rapid help towards the defence of journalists namely getting journalists released, establishing protective measures and contributing to the administration of independent justice against perpetrators.
Amendment 85 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls that the Russian disinformation campaign before and during the war on Ukraine has triggered urgent sanctions that are partially being evaded by state mediacontrolled media outlets ; calls therefore for an appropriate and sustainable legal framework establishing a free information space protection mechanism based on the reciprocity of openness requirements; believes that this mechanism should be built on two pillars: 1) equal treatment – for all audio-visual outlets broadcasting on EU territory; 2) reciprocity – openness of public space for EU broadcasters in third countries and territories.
Amendment 87 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Underlines that safety of journalists and of journalism is as important in peacetime as in wartime; underlines however, the specific challenges that arose in the context of the war of aggression from Russia against Ukraine with the context of global disinformation campaign from Russian regime; calls the EU to keep supporting journalists fleeing censorship and state campaigns of propaganda in helping them to change territory, to continue operating from a safe place and to reinstall their independent media outside their country to continue providing freely reported and reliable information.
Amendment 91 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Amendment 93 #
2022/2057(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. More generally, encourages EU and national policies to address causes of distress and insecurity in the journalistic profession, should it originate in reporting under dangerous conditions or in other causes including denigration or intimidation.
Amendment 4 #
2022/2051(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Supports the proposals made by the plenary of the Conference on the Future of Europe on 9 May 2022, particularly the following: 6, 9, 13, 15, 17, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 37, 46, 47, 48 and 49, as they call to foster culture, education, youth and solidarity, audiovisual, media and sport policies, highlighting their fundamental role in strengthening the European sense of belonging, especially for the youth;
Amendment 8 #
2022/2051(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Requests amending Articles 4 and 6 TFEU to introduce shared competences in the field of education, with its corresponding change in Article 165 TFEU, at a minimum in the field of citizenship education, highlighting that the exercise of that competence by the Union shall not result in Member States being prevented from exercising their competence, in order to fulfil recommendation 46 expressed by citizens in the Conference on the Future of Europe, in particular youth, and the European Parliament resolution of 6 April 2022 on the implementation of citizenship education actions;
Amendment 13 #
2022/2051(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out, in this regard, that common minimum standards in education should be adopted, without prejudice to national and regional competences, focusing on the following topics: civictizenship education including Union values and history of Europe, digital skills, media and information literacy, language learning, environmental education, soft- skills, economic literacy and STEAM education; highlights that working towards achieving these common goals should reduce educational inequities across Europe;
Amendment 24 #
2022/2051(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. NotStresses that many of the proposals endorsed by the Conference aim at strengthening European identity and citizenship and, do not necessarily require Treaty changes but a deepening of the existing instruments and objectives in the fields of culture, education, youth, audiovisual media and sport; highlights in this regard recommendation 48.5, requesting the need to advance towards the protection of cultural workers by adopting a legal statute of the Artist at European level;
Amendment 28 #
2022/2051(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Stresses the need to ensure academic freedom, freedom of the arts and sciences, independence of the media and freedom of speech, and considers that these principles should be enshrined in any future Treaty revisions; asks to ensure the protection of journalists, as per recommendation 37.4;
Amendment 6 #
2022/2047(INI)
— having regard to the report by the Open Method of Coordination (OMC) Working Group of Member States’ Experts of 22 September 2022 entitled “Stormy Times. Nature and Humans: Cultural Courage for Change”,
Amendment 11 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 29 a (new)
Citation 29 a (new)
— having regard to the Final Declaration approved by the UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development - MONDIACULT 202216a, _________________ 16a https://www.unesco.org/sites/default/files/ medias/fichiers/2022/09/6.MONDIACUL T_EN_DRAFT%20FINAL%20DECLAR ATION_FINAL_1.pdf
Amendment 16 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the UN Sustainable Developments Goals (SDGs) fall short in explicitly addressing culture as a global public good and both a cross- cutting dimension of sustainable development and a goal itself, as made clear by global campaign such as the #Culture2030Goal;
Amendment 19 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Amendment 28 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the 2018 European Year of Cultural Heritage promoted culture and cultural heritage; whereas cultural heritage can act as a catalyst for a long- term sustainable economic recovery, sustainable tourism and regional development, enhancing the involvement of local communities;
Amendment 31 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the cultural and creative sectors and industries (CCSI) represent at least 4.4 % of EU GDP and employ around 7.6 million people16 ; whereas over 90% of CCS companies are small- and medium- sized enterprises, and 33% of the workforce are self-employed 16a; whereas the cultural and creative sectors only recoup a minimal share of the economic value they generate, negatively impacting cultural and creative workers; _________________ 16a Ernst & Young, Rebuilding Europe: The cultural and creative economy before and after the COVID-19 crisis, January 2021.
Amendment 41 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the impact of the COVID- 19 pandemic on the European CCSI has been dramatic but has been uneven across sectowith a loss of 31% of its turnover and has exacerbated the challenges faced by the sectors, in particular the living and working conditions of artists and cultural workers;
Amendment 45 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Amendment 46 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas public support measures contributed to mitigating the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, varying widely between Member States, but did not always take into account the specific nature of employment schemes in the CCSI; whereas different legislative systems deepened the already existing inequalities between CCSI across the EU, hindering cultural diversity and cultural collaboration across Member States;
Amendment 48 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas in its Resolution on the cultural recovery of Europe, the Parliament called for an investment of 2% of the Recovery and Resilience Facility in the CCSI and reiterated the importance of appropriate investments in the EU cultural agenda; whereas only 16 Member States have included culture in their National Recovery and Resilience Plans and in most cases the investments and reforms are insufficient; whereas the 2% target has been met on average at the EU level, but the majority of Member States stays well under this figure;
Amendment 52 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas Parliament, in its resolutions of 7 June 2007 and of 20 October 2021, called for the establishment of a European Status of the Artist as a common framework for working conditions and minimum standards common to all EU countries;
Amendment 57 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas arts and cultural activities have long been recognised to be beneficial to health and mental well-being, including mental health, and to individual and societal well-being, particularly in light of the aftermath of the pandemic; whereas the pandemic has revealed forcefully how invaluable culture is for the overall resilience of societies;
Amendment 61 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the arts and artistic disciplines are important components of education; whereas these components are not being sufficiently developed in national school curricula; whereas through the strengthening of STEAM, Member States can promote a culture of innovation and creativity from a young age with a long-term impact;
Amendment 72 #
2022/2047(INI)
H. whereas the EU’s Creative Europe, the EU's framework programme for the cultural and creative sectors is, playings a key role in promoting the arts, culture and audio- visual content and in supporting high- quality media; whereas most of the target outputs of the Council Work Plan for Culture 2019-2022 have been achieved through actions foreseen by the Programme;
Amendment 76 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas cultural relations are commonly defined3a as reciprocal, non- coercive, transnational interactions between two or more cultures, encompassing a range of activities that are conducted both by state and non-state actors; within the space of cultural and civil society; whereas the overall outcomes of cultural relations are greater connectivity, better mutual understanding, more and deeper relationships, mutually beneficial transactions and enhanced sustainable dialogue between states, peoples, non-state actors and cultures, building therefore more resilient societies; _________________ 3a British Council and Goethe Institut, Cultural Value - Cultural Relations in Societies in Transition: A Literature Review (2018), p. 7
Amendment 81 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas digital technologies affect all aspects of cultural institutes’ worklife, including the work of artists, cultural workers, organisations and institutions, also posing challenges to fair remuneration, access to culture and diversity;
Amendment 84 #
2022/2047(INI)
Ka. whereas digitization also has a strong potential and has changed the way in which CCS create, produce and share content, boosting opportunities to grow and rethink how to increase and diversify cultural participation;
Amendment 86 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
Amendment 88 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Acknowledges the overall satisfactory implementation of the new European agenda for culture and of the joint communication towards an EU strategy for international cultural relations; is delighted to notenonetheless, notes that the assessment of the implementation of the new European agenda for culture has highlighted shortcomings, mainly in terms of priorities; stresses that the two documents, despite haveing withstood the challenges posed by unforeseen crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, can be further improved to develop a single comprehensive strategic framework encompassing both the new European agenda for culture and the EU strategy for international cultural relations;
Amendment 90 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Acknowledges that the Council Work Plan for Culture represents an essential tool for steering Member States strategies in addressing the issues that are relevant for the CCSI in Europe; in this regard, in terms of priorities, the forthcoming Council Work Plan for Culture should focus on: 1. recovery and resilience of the CCSI by further strengthening their ability to respond to future shocks; 2. Culture and sustainability by featuring culture as a driver of sustainable development, well-being and social justice; 3. Status, working and social conditions of cultural and creative professionals.
Amendment 91 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Highlights that the future Council Work Plan should increase cultural policy collaboration, mainly among Member States and should include frameworks of evaluation as an approach for monitoring implementation;
Amendment 92 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Points out that working methods foreseen by the Council Work Plan should be revised with a view to make them procedurally lighter and more effective and the setting up of targeted working groups should be considered;
Amendment 93 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. Acknowledges that cultural Open Method of Coordination (OMC) lacks concrete and institutionalized follow-up mechanisms; recommends therefore the implementation of specific timelines and indicators that may allow follow-up actions or evaluation of Member States’ performance; calls to expand collaboration with non EU countries in OMC groups as it has proved beneficial;
Amendment 94 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 e (new)
Paragraph 1 e (new)
1e. Acknowledges that reports produced at OMC level have a limited direct influence on policymaking at national, regional and local level due to the lack of proper dissemination and connectivity between participating countries and national ministries; recommends therefore to produce reports with clear and concrete policy recommendations supported by a more evidence-based approach; furthermore, invites the Commission to disseminate information on the OMC findings widely at national and EU level in as many languages as possible, including digitally;
Amendment 95 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the strengthening ofRecalls that the next Council Work Plan for Culture represents an opportunity to advance towards a more comprehensive cultural policy at EU level; stresses that such an ambition requires commensurate funding; recalls that the cultural and creative sectors only recoup a minimal share of the economic value they generate and require new, alternative and stable sources of funding; therefore calls for a significant increase in funding for the Creative Europe 2021- 2027 programme which is still significantly underfunded to answer the needs of the cultural and creative sectors;
Amendment 100 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Is deeply concerned that the Creative Europe programme is underfinanced, despite its budget increase in the current MFF, with the necessary frontloading of the budget to the years 2021 and 2022 causing dramatic funding shortages in the following years, potentially bringing further harm to the cultural and creative sectors that have only slowly started recovering, and thus having a long-lasting negative impact on our European cultural ecosystem and its role in international cultural relations;
Amendment 104 #
2022/2047(INI)
3. Notes with satisfaction that synergies between different EU policies and programmes are being developed; encourages the Commission to continue harnessing these synergiespromoted, notably through Creative Europe, Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, the New European Bauhaus (NEB) and others; encourages the Commission to continue harnessing these synergies, with a view to maximising their positive effects, both in terms of substance and availability of funding; particularly, welcomes the mainstreaming of cultural heritage into other positions and policies of the EU;
Amendment 107 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Insists that freedom of artistic expression must remain guaranteed for all creators; invites the Commission to integrate freedom of artistic expression as self-standing indicator of the respect of the rule of law in its annual reports; invites the Commission and the EEAS to explore concrete paths to uphold the freedom of artistic expression of artists at risk, especially as consequences of wars and geopolitical instability;
Amendment 114 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the setting up of the Voices of Culture Structured Dialogue (SD); encourages more frequent and systematic exchanges between the SD and the OMCacknowledges that the structured dialogue with civil society has facilitated trans-sectoral cooperation, networking and exchanges; highlights, however, the insufficient interactions between the OMC and the structured dialogue platforms and therefore encourages more frequent and systematic exchanges as well as broadened participation to include smaller Member States and all subsectors; recalls that national cultural organisations should be directly involved as much as possible in the work of the platforms;
Amendment 117 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. In line with the Parliament resolution on the European Year of Cultural Heritage6a, asks the Commission and the Member States to review and update the European Framework for Action on Cultural Heritage in order to ensure the protection of cultural heritage in post-pandemic Europe; stresses that it is important to continue building on this legacy with the appropriate resources; _________________ 6a OJ C 456, 10.11.2021, p. 24–33
Amendment 120 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Invites the Member States to fully apply the principle enshrined in Art. 27 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and recognise the right to cultural, artistic and scientific life and related cultural rights as human rights for all; calls on the Member States to take all appropriate measures to eliminate any obstacle to the enjoyment of such rights, including but not limited to obstacles linked to socioeconomic characteristics, income, and physical accessibility, and to ensure the necessary conditions for everyone to engage freely in cultural activities;
Amendment 124 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Encourages the Member States to promote and invest in citizens’both active and passive participation of people in cultural and artistic activities, not only via communication and outreach campaigns, but also and predominantly via coherent, comprehensive policy measures and incentives, with a particular focus on sub- urban, rural and peripheral areas and marginalised socio-economic communities and disadvantaged and vulnerable groups; invites the Member States to integrate cultural participation objectives in policy-making beyond cultural policy;
Amendment 130 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Encourages the Member States to promote and invest in citizens’ participation in cultural and artistic activities; invites the Member States to integrate cultural participation objectives in policy-making beyond cultural policy and to adopt a cultural rights approach shifting away from a narrow focus on access to meaningful participation;
Amendment 136 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses that data collection should be considered as a key cross-cutting priorities in the new Council Work Plan for Culture; in this regard regrets that the latest available data collected by Eurostat on cultural participation date back to 2015; given the drastic change that CCSI have undergone since then, notably due to theCOVID-19 pandemic as well as innovative technological developments, invites the Commission to set up a Eurostat survey on cultural participation and trends in the EU, collecting and analysing statistical data at different territorial scales (national, regional, etc.), with special attention to participation in sub-urban, rural and peripheral areas and within marginalised socio-economic communities and disadvantaged and vulnerable groups;
Amendment 137 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Highlights the social and societal importance of the international mobility of cultural creators such as authors, performers and artists; calls upon the Commission and the Member States to strengthen their role in the EU’s international relations; reiterates in this context its repeated calls urging the Commission to establish a European Status of the Artist, ensuring fair contractual situations and working conditions for everyone working in the cultural and creative sectors, and increasing opportunities for international mobility;
Amendment 141 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Acknowledges the work undertaken by the Commission to harness the power of culture and cultural diversity for social cohesion and, well-being, participation and for strengthening democracy;
Amendment 145 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure the inclusion of the most disadvantaged groups in cultural activities and initiativemarginalised and underrepresented groups in cultural activities and initiatives, with the ultimate objective of fostering a sense of belonging among all people, particularly young people, and encouraging them to feel more European via their participation in cultural activities fostering their knowledge of EU values; welcomes in this regard the launch of an independent study entitled “The importance of citizens’ participation in culture for civic engagement and democracy - policy lessons from international research”, and looks forward to its publication in November2022; encourages the Commission to share the results of the study and take the appropriate follow-up actions;
Amendment 170 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Underlines the fundamental importance of culture for the development of the individual’s identity and overall individual and societal well-being as well as in the education of children and young people;
Amendment 171 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Expresses concern about the common narrowing of school curricula, which tend to relegate arts and artistic disciplines in a more marginal position compared to other subjects; urges Member States to allocate the appropriate financial and human resources and incentives to arts and artistic disciplines as curricular as well as extra-curricular activities; urges the Commission to move beyond a “STEM approach” and fully adopt a “STEAM approach” (Sciences, Technologies, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) instead;
Amendment 176 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recallminds that cross-border mobility remains an essential component of artists’ and cultural workers’ careers; therefore, stresses the importance of mutual recognition of artistic competences and creative skills and qualifications to facilitate cross-border mobility of workers in the CCSIit; recalls that funding instruments supporting mobility should foster the work-life balance of artists and cultural professionals and stimulate as much as possible environmentally and socially sustainable mobility;
Amendment 187 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the establishment of the Culture Moves Europe mobility scheme for professionals in the CCSI; regrets, however, that administrative and financial obstacles to mobility still remain; underlines that this scheme will be able to deploy its full potential if supported by an adequate budget in the future and if able to reach a wider audience; regrets, however, that administrative and financial obstacles to mobility still exist and calls for this scheme to dismantle persisting structural barriers to artistic and cultural mobility;
Amendment 190 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to strengthen their efforts to provide quality information on mobility and exchange programmes for artists and other cultural professionals and practitioners, as well as material support to tackle all kinds of obstacles to mobility in the CCSI, including administrative, financial and linguistic obstacles, as well as obstacles linked to disability;
Amendment 192 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Considers that the professionalworkers in the CCSI, having been seriously hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, must benefit from a genuine European recovery, particularly given the fact that this atypical sector is composed mostly of individuals as well as micro and small sized organisations and companies, often depending on irregular income and lacking long-term financial predictability;
Amendment 201 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Underlines that the support from the Recovery and Resilience Facility should be used in particular to improve the working conditions of professionals in the CCSI; Welcomes the Commission’s support to Member States in ensuring fair remuneration and improving socio- economic conditions for artists and creators through general and sector- specific dialogues; underlines that, besides measures supporting the economic recovery of the CCSI, the support from the Recovery and Resilience Facility should be used in particular to improve the working conditions, training, up- and reskilling of professionals in the CCSI in order to keep up with the ongoing structural changes in these sectors;
Amendment 207 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Reminds the Commission of Parliament’s repeated calls for a European Status of the Artist to be proposed and set out a common framework for working conditions and minimum standards common to all EU countries, in full respect of the responsibilities of the Member States and the EU with regards to labour market and cultural policy, in order to improve the socio-economic conditions of culture professionals in all Member States; looks forward to the publication of the OMC report, expected by mid-2023; calls for input from relevant CSOs, including social partners on matters related to social protection, to be taken in due account with a view to ensure appropriate follow-up on this matter;
Amendment 210 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Amendment 215 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes with regret that the procedures to apply for EU funding are often burdensome; calls on the Commission to further simplify these procedures, including those for the Creative Europe programme, are often still too burdensome and create unnecessarily obstacles for all potential beneficiaries, especially micro and small sized organisations in the CCSI, whose administrative capacities are limited, with regards to organisations both in Europe and in third countries; therefore calls on the Commission to further simplify these procedures to allow a wider pool and variety of organisations to have access to EU funding;
Amendment 225 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Welcomes the recent setting-up of ‘cascade funding’; invites the Commission to further develop such schemes; as a means to better reach all beneficiaries, especially individuals and small- and medium-sized organisations; invites the Commission to further develop such schemes in all programmes of relevance to the CCSI; advises the Commission to consider, when setting up such schemes involving intermediary organisations, the issues of potential conflict of interest between the intermediary and the final recipients, the overhead costs for intermediaries in the logistics and administration of the grants, the criteria for selection and final evaluations of the grants;
Amendment 230 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Highlights the success of the European Capitals of Culture initiative with respect to the development of cities and regions across the EU and associated countries; stresses the need for increased and additional funding for the European Capitals of Culture (ECOC) as the COVID-19 pandemic followed by rising inflation have significantly worsened the framework conditions for the implementation of the ECOC;
Amendment 232 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Advises the Commission and the Member States to build on the recommendations of the OMC report on Sustainable Cultural Tourism to ensure the correct balance is achieved between safeguarding and conserving cultural heritage on the one hand and enhancing visitor access and facilities on the other; at the same time, urges the Member States to remain vigilant on the risks of mass tourism for cultural heritage as well as natural ecosystems;
Amendment 235 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Acknowledges the important contribution of the New European Bauhaus (NEB) initiative; acknowledges the important contribution of the NEB initiative as a creative and inter and transdisciplinary initiative which brings together arts, design and architecture with a view to contributing to a more sustainable and inclusive living environment for all; recalls that this initiative should be based on innovation at all levels and the active participation and involvement of people and local communities; stresses that the new Council Work Plan for Culture should mirror the relevance of the NEB initiative, including its external dimension, with clear target outputs; calls again on the Commission to present a proposal as soon as possible to make the NEB a new stand- alone EU programme by the next MFF;
Amendment 242 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Recognises the potential of the New European Bauhaus initiative in contributing to the restoration of cities and their cultural heritage, in particular in the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the loss of heritage that has occurred;
Amendment 249 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Highlights the vast contribution that the arts and culture make to raising awareness of environmental, climate and sustainability issues, andsustainability issues, as well as the climate emergency and to inspiring positive behavioural change;
Amendment 255 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
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; , and assess the environmental impact of all EU-funded projects throughout their life cycle; recommends stakeholders and beneficiaries of EU funding to seek the most environmentally-friendly methods and approaches in the design, planning and implementation of their projects;
Amendment 259 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Welcomes the OMC report on “Strengthening Cultural Heritage Resilience for Climate Change – Where the European Green Deal meets Cultural Heritage” and encourages the Commission and Member States to actively follow up on the recommendations and avail of the good practice examples;
Amendment 262 #
2022/2047(INI)
23b. Points out that special attention should be given to sustainability issues during the restoration of cultural heritage and traditional buildings; emphasises the need for further exchanges of best practices between Member States as well as with third countries on innovative measures to improve the energy efficiency of existing buildings, while preserving their architectural interest or historic character;
Amendment 274 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Considers that culture makes a key contribution to fostering mutual understanding and restoring communication on the international stage in challenging global contexts; highlights the role of culture in crisis response, also in light of its impact on economic development and employment and in promoting social inclusion, especially of marginalised and underrepresented groups;
Amendment 283 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Points out the difference in terms of decision-making processes, programme design and implementation, and overall philosophy between ‘cultural relations’ and ‘cultural diplomacy’; underlines that both approaches can coexist and complement each other but that each ultimately serves a different purpose;
Amendment 292 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. UWelcomes the recommendations published by the Voices for Culture SD on ICR and invites the Commission, the EEAS and the Member States to take these into due account when developing their ICR strategies; particularly, urges the Commission, the EEAS and the Member States to apply a bottom- up, human rights, and a people-to-people approach when building their cultural relations with third countries outside the EU; , and to design and implement their ICR strategy and project programming taking into account the needs and demands of their partner countries and local communities, while treating them as equal partners; stresses that such strategies should answer to the needs and specific political and socio-economic situation of each partner country or region, rather than being the product of a ‘one size fits all’ approach;
Amendment 296 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 b (new)
Paragraph 29 b (new)
29b. Praises the work done by the Member States’ cultural institutes and organisations and by the EUNIC Clusters in third countries; encourages further cooperation between them and the development of their network with local CSOs, with a particular attention to be given to smaller Member States and Member States with limited or no cultural visibility abroad, and to their cultural representation needs;
Amendment 297 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Welcomes the fact that several Commission and EEAS units are engaging in cross-cutting work on ICR; calls on the Commission and the EEAS to improve the coordination mechanisms between the entities concerned, including through the creation of more coherent and streamlined working methods, in order to maximise efficiency, avoid overlapping actions and ensure institutional memory;
Amendment 304 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Encourages the Member States and the EEAS to integrate coaching on cultural policies, ICR and cultural diplomacy in the training of all their diplomatic staff, in order to raise awareness amongst diplomats of ICR as a key, independent field within public diplomacy, and build the appropriate political and policy competences in the field of ICR and cultural diplomacy; looks forward to the results of the newly launched European Diplomatic Academy based on a European Parliament pilot project and to the publication in November of the feasibility study commissioned by the EEAS;
Amendment 327 #
2022/2047(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37a. Calls on the Commission and the EEAS to advocate at the UN level for the inclusion of a self-standing goal for culture in the development agenda beyond 2030, as included in the final declaration of UNESCO’s MONDIACULT 2022, as well as to reaffirm the role of culture as a cross-cutting dimension of sustainable development;
Amendment 6 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers there to be a structural lack of EU funding for education, youth, solidarity and culture in the face of new priorities, the slow recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, the consequences of the Russian war against Ukraine, inflation and price hikes; requests that this be addressed when deciding on any programme adjustments; in the MFF revision; draws attention to the devastating impact that lowering the current amounts would have for thousands of people across Europe and beyond, especially for persons from vulnerable or marginalised groups;
Amendment 11 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines the importance of programmes dedicated to education, youth, solidarity, culture, media and sports at EU, national and local level; reiterates the need for a thorough evaluation of the relevant policies, reforms and projects, including those funded through the Recovery and Resilience Facility, in the national European Semester reports;
Amendment 16 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Insists that more funding than agreed in the objectives of the Erasmus+, ESC and Creative Europe programmes be made available to support the EU’s actions in response to the Russian war against Ukraine; , such as solidarity actions to support Ukrainian refugees, inclusion measures under Erasmus+ and funding for the cultural and creative sectors under Creative Europe;
Amendment 20 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Asks the Commission to rebalance the commitment appropriations for Erasmus+, making more funding available sooner rather than laterIs of the opinion that the crisis as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the war against Ukraine has underlined the need for a more linear multiannual financial profile of the Erasmus+ programme; asks the Commission to rebalance the commitment appropriations for Erasmus+, making more funding available sooner rather than later, also in view of making the European Education Area (EEA) a reality by 2025 and for the implementation of the Digital Education Action Plan which is key for the development of digital skills and the transformation of our educational systems in enabling them to integrate digital technologies; urges the Commission to establish a long-term, dedicated funding plan for the EEA;
Amendment 27 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to support the co-legislators’ commitment to ensuring that the 2022 European Year of Youth leaves a lasting legacy by evaluating its outcomes thoroughly, mainstreaming youth across all related EU policies by means of a youth test and providing adequate financing for follow-up activities, including through a mapping exercise to identify additional funding sources beyond 2022;
Amendment 31 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Requests an overall increase in funding for the ESC to better address the challenges arising from the Russian war against UkraineCalls on the Commission to introduce greater flexibility in ESC implementation rules to better address unpredictable crisis situations; requests an overall increase in funding for the ESC to better address the challenges arising from the Russian war against Ukraine; recalls the administrative and eligibility hurdles experienced by youth organisations active in the response to the Ukrainian humanitarian crisis;
Amendment 34 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Is concerned that the structure of the cultural and creative sectors and industries (CCSI), which cover many micro-organisations, has made them particularly vulnerable to the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and inflation, decimating both organisations and employment opportunitiesa 31% loss of turnover for the CCSI in 2020 compared to 2019 and decimating both organisations and employment opportunities, with twice as many people losing their job in the cultural sector than in the economy as a whole, and explainsing their very slow and incomplete economic recovery; therefore, requests more support for the CCSI; and asks the Commission to assess the possibilities for providing more operational and consistent grants to organisations that the EU cannot afford to lose;
Amendment 39 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Asks the Commission to propose, without delay, a European Status of the Artist setting out a common framework for working conditions and minimum standards common to all EU countries, in line with the EP resolution of 20 October 2021 on the situation of artists and the cultural recovery in the EU; calls for the adoption of guidelines and the establishment of a working group in the framework of the OMC on the status of artists in order to facilitate sharing best practices between Member States and monitoring progress regarding improving the working conditions of artists;
Amendment 50 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls for the regulation establishing Horizon Europe to be amended as part of the next revision in order to create a New European Bauhaus (NEB) mission funded with EUR 500 million; realises that this may require increased funding for and raising the ceiling of heading 1; calls on the Commission to propose a new standalone EU NEB programme by the start of the next multiannual financial framework. , in line with Parliament’s long standing conviction that new initiatives should be accompanied by adequate, fresh financial resources, avoiding a situation whereby the NEB leads to a diverted focus from agreed political priorities and a reduction of funding for other, already underfunded programmes, in particular Creative Europe, Erasmus+ and the ESC;
Amendment 53 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Asks the Commission to broaden the ambition of and increase the funding for the Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) on Culture and Creativity under Horizon Europe, a novel approach that aims to strengthen the link between research, innovation and the CCS and boost the resilience of the sectors;
Amendment 55 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11 b. Reiterates its call for enhanced transparency and a comprehensive review of EU spending on multimedia actions in order to ensure stability, predictability and the scrutiny of those actions;
Amendment 56 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 c (new)
Paragraph 11 c (new)
11 c. Recalls the possible synergies and complementarities between Erasmus+, Creative Europe and the ESC on the one hand, and other EU programmes and funding sources on the other, such as the European Social Fund+, the Just Transition Fund, Horizon Europe, the Citizenship, Equality, Rights and Values programme and the RRF; regrets the fact that in practice these synergies and complementarities are not being fully coordinated in most Member States;
Amendment 57 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 d (new)
Paragraph 11 d (new)
11 d. Calls on the Commission, notwithstanding the need for sufficient funding for the above-mentioned programmes, to examine these synergies and complementarities further and to support the Member States in coordinating them, including by providing EU-level guidance and by facilitating the exchange of good practices;
Amendment 130 #
2022/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13 b. Stresses the importance of prominence, promotion and discoverability of European works and that they should be the subject of more attention and proposals, on the continuity of the work done by ERGA on the matter; calls on the Commission to present guidelines on how Member States can ensure the prominence and the discoverability of European works, with a view to improving access to a greater cultural and linguistic diversity, and suggests that these guidelines may define the terms of prominence and discoverability; stresses the need for access to online consumption data in order to properly evaluate the impact of the prominence obligation in particular;
Amendment 132 #
2022/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)
Paragraph 13 c (new)
13 c. Insists on the importance of the article 13.2 on the possibility to introduce financial obligations (contributions to funds or direct investment obligations) on the basis of a targeted derogation to the country-of-origin principle, as Member States retain full competence over their cultural policies including for the audiovisual sector; highlights that financial obligations are instrumental in stimulating private investments and public support policies to the benefit of European works and to sustain local audiovisual ecosystems in a changing market context; encourages Member States implementing financial obligations to make sure that they benefit European independent producers and authors as well as different audiovisual genres and the linguistic expressions;
Amendment 14 #
2022/2026(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 1 – point 1 (new)
(1) Calls on the Member States to carry out national disability awareness- raising campaigns promoting the CRPD and the European Disability Strategy 2021-2030 that area accessible for all and involve PwD and the family members and organisations that represent them; calls on the Member States to adopt ambitious timelines for the implementation of the strategy; calls on the Commission to develop a set of detailed indicators in the forthcoming delegated act on the revised social score board to measure the progress toward the goals and objectives of the strategy and to ensure compliance by all those involved with the commitments outlined in these documents;
Amendment 15 #
2022/2026(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point 2 (new)
Paragraph 1 – point 2 (new)
(2) Takes note of the progress made by the Member States in effectively implementing and monitoring the CRPD and in adapting accessibility measures to comply with the standards of the CRPD; calls on the Member States to designate, without further delay, responsible authorities to serve as focal points, and to establish coordinating mechanisms at all administrative levels, in accordance with Article 33 of the CRPD, for its implementation and monitoring; stresses that the Member States should ensure that a significant number of persons with disabilities are involved in the work of these authorities;
Amendment 25 #
2022/2026(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 2 – point 1 (new)
(1) Considers the Optional Protocol to be an indivisible part of the CRPD; points to the fact that the Optional Protocol provides citizens with a forum to communicate alleged violations of the provisions of the convention by a State Party, and allows the CRPD Committee to initiate confidential inquiries when they receive information indicating that a State Party has committed a grave or systematic violation;
Amendment 26 #
2022/2026(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 – point 2 (new)
Paragraph 2 – point 2 (new)
(2) Stresses that the Optional Protocol to the CRPD has not been ratified by the EU and five Member States; calls on all Member States that have not yet ratified the Optional Protocol to the CRPD to do so without further delay, and for the EU to fully ratify it; calls on the Council to take the necessary steps to ensure the accession of the EU to the Optional Protocol;
Amendment 27 #
2022/2026(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 – point 3 (new)
Paragraph 2 – point 3 (new)
(3) Notes that there is no mutual recognition of disability status between Member States; calls on the Member States to work together in a spirit of mutual trust to recognise the status assigned in another Member State; emphasises the Commission’s goal of working with Member States to expand the scope of the mutual recognition of disability status in areas such as labour mobility and the benefits related to the conditions of service provision; highlights the need to extend the benefits of the EU disability card so that mutually recognised health access benefits are also included; underlines, in this context, the importance of swift action in terms of implementation of the European Disability Card; reiterates the need for mutual understanding of deinstitutionalisation, its implementation and independent living in the community, with a view to better aligning the Member States’ strategies and the EU funds with the CRPD;
Amendment 28 #
2022/2026(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 – point 4 (new)
Paragraph 2 – point 4 (new)
(4) Welcomes the Commission’s initiative, by the end of 2023, for the creation of an EU disability card to be recognised in all Member States, with a view to scaling up the pilot projects for the EU disability card and the EU parking card for PwD; is of the opinion that the EU disability card, which should be adopted and recognised in all Member States, and cover all areas of life, including transport, will be an important instrument to help PwD to exercise their right to free movement in a barrier-free EU;
Amendment 29 #
2022/2026(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 – point 5 (new)
Paragraph 2 – point 5 (new)
(5) Notes the Commission’s proposal for the creation of the ‘AccessibleEU’ resource centre by 2022; calls on the Commission to create an EU agency on accessibility (EU Access Board) that would be in charge of developing technical specifications on accessibility in support of specific EU policies and legislation, carrying out consultations with rights-holders, stakeholders and non- governmental organisations, helping Member States and EU institutions to implement accessibility in a harmonised way for the benefit of the single market, and raising awareness of the importance of accessibility for equal societies;
Amendment 38 #
2022/2026(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 3 – point 1 (new)
(1) Stresses that Article 19 of the CRPD sets out the right to live independently and be included in the community; calls on the Member States to ensure a process that provides for a shift in living arrangements for PwD, from institutional settings to a system enabling social participation and in which services are provided in the community according to individual will and preference; calls on the Member States to include specific targets with clear deadlines in their deinstitutionalisation strategies and to adequately finance the implementation of these strategies;
Amendment 39 #
2022/2026(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – point 2 (new)
Paragraph 3 – point 2 (new)
(2) Recalls that in order to develop appropriate and effective policies and find solutions tailored to the needs of PwD in all their diversity in the EU, there is a need for comparable and reliable EU data; calls, therefore, on the Commission and the Member States to intensify their efforts for a common framework for European statistics on individuals and households to collect reliable data on the participation of PwD, also disaggregated by gender, in the various levels and types of education and labour and in social life;
Amendment 40 #
2022/2026(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – point 3 (new)
Paragraph 3 – point 3 (new)
(3) Stresses that there is an urgent need to conduct a study and a research to collect data disaggregated by different types of disability and different barriers faced by the different groups of PwD, in particular when trying to access the labour market, which would greatly improve understanding of how unemployment impacts PwD and help the European Commission and Member States in their aim and efforts to improve labour market outcomes for PwD in the EU;
Amendment 41 #
2022/2026(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – point 4 (new)
Paragraph 3 – point 4 (new)
(4) Stresses that cost of living with a disability is one of the greatest challenges faced by PwD; underlines, in this respect, an urgent need to collect data to further analyse the issue of living costs for PwD; stresses that this data will help to understand why it is that PwD are so disproportionately affected by poverty, and why the issue of losing one’s disability allowance when a person starts earning a wage can be so problematic and dangerous; underlines that the loss of disability allowance following the take-up of paid work is one of the principle reasons that PwD cannot easily transfer to the labour market, and that puts them at the greatest risk of in-work poverty;
Amendment 42 #
2022/2026(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – point 5 (new)
Paragraph 3 – point 5 (new)
(5) Stresses that the Article 27 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities clearly calls for every effort to be made to allow PwD to find employment in the open labour market; underlines the key importance to monitor the developments in the EU Member States on fulfilling their obligations under the UNCRPD, or in employing people in sheltered forms of work that lead to in-work poverty; underlines, in this regards, an urgent need to conduct a research on sheltered workshops and insight into how many PwD, including women with disabilities, are in employment in the open labour market; stresses that the Eurostat figures show what percentage of PwD are employed in each Member State, but the quality of employment that each person finds themselves in remains unknown;
Amendment 43 #
2022/2026(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – point 6 (new)
Paragraph 3 – point 6 (new)
(6) Recalls the high number of EU citizens deprived of their right to participate in elections, including European Parliament elections, because of their disabilities or mental health problems; calls on the Commission and Member States to guarantee the political rights of PwD by ensuring voting and eligibility rights to all PwD and right to stand for election, without exemptions, and by implementing ad hoc measures aiming at making the next European elections more accessible to PwD and respectful of the right to vote autonomously and in secrecy, or otherwise with the choice of one’s assistant;
Amendment 54 #
2022/2026(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 4 – point 1 (new)
(1) Regrets the fact that the European Accessibility Act fails to address accessibility of the built environment and of the physical world in general; calls on the Commission to use the European Accessibility Act as a basis for adopting a robust EU framework for an accessible and inclusive environment with fully accessible public spaces, services, including public transport, communication, administrative and financial services, and the built environment; welcomes the Commission’s ‘Access City Award’ initiative;
Amendment 55 #
2022/2026(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 – point 2 (new)
Paragraph 4 – point 2 (new)
(2) Outlines that petitioners’ most common concerns regarding the equality of PwD centre around accessibility and social protection, along with employment rights and the right to live independently in the community; calls, therefore, on the Member States to fully implement and continuously monitor all accessibility- related legislation, including Directive (EU) 2019/882 (the European Accessibility Act) in order to effectively and definitively remove and prevent barriers for workers with disabilities, and to improve and ensure the availability of accessible services and the suitability of the conditions under which these services are provided; calls, in this context, on the Member States to consider, when transposing the European Accessibility Act into national legislation, the interconnectivity between the accessibility of services and the accessibility of the built environment;
Amendment 56 #
2022/2026(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 – point 3 (new)
Paragraph 4 – point 3 (new)
(3) Calls on the Member States to ensure the swift and efficient implementation at all levels of Directive2016/2102 on the accessibility of public sector bodies’ websites and mobile applications, in order to guarantee that PwD are able to access all information they require in an accessible format, including national sign languages; welcomes the Commission’s initiative for an action plan on web accessibility for all EU institutions, bodies and agencies with a view to ensuring the compliance of EU websites, and the documents published on these websites and online platforms, with European accessibility standards, which need to be broadened; urges all EU institutions, bodies and agencies to comply with the European accessibility standards in 2022 at the latest; calls the Commission to pay particular attention, as a matter of priority, to the accessibility of its public consultations, especially where they target PWD and their organisations;
Amendment 57 #
2022/2026(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 – point 4 (new)
Paragraph 4 – point 4 (new)
(4) Urges the EU institutions to improve the level and quality of accessibility in all of their buildings and remove the existing barriers to their websites, debates and documentation, i.e.to make the information produced accessible by, for example, providing translation into the sign languages of the different Member States and producing documents in Braille and in easy-to-read language;
Amendment 68 #
2022/2026(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 5 – point 1 (new)
(1) Calls on the EU institutions and the Member States to reaffirm their commitment to realising equality and inclusion for PwD and to fully implement the CRPD, including its Article 27on work and employment;
Amendment 69 #
2022/2026(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 – point 2 (new)
Paragraph 5 – point 2 (new)
(2) Highlights that sheltered workshops should aim to ensure inclusion, rehabilitation and transition to the open labour market, but are often segregated environments in which workers with disabilities do not have employee status or enjoy labour rights, which clearly constitutes a violation of the CRPD; stresses that inclusive models of supported employment can, if they are rights-based and recognised as employment, respect the rights of PwD and serve inclusion in and transition to the open labour market;
Amendment 80 #
2022/2026(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 6 – point 1 (new)
(1) Welcomes the fact that Member States are willing to implement inclusive educational policies; calls on the Member States to further increase their education systems’ capacity to provide high-quality accessible education for all learners by promoting specific measures and personalised support, such as accessible and tailored curricula and learning materials, accessible ICTs and appropriate digital education calls on the Commission to strengthen the role of the Child Guarantee, giving consideration to an accessible school award scheme, in ensuring the equal treatment of children with disabilities;
Amendment 81 #
2022/2026(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 – point 2 (new)
Paragraph 6 – point 2 (new)
(2) Calls on the Commission and the Member States to invest in training professionals regarding the needs of PwD; reiterates that the implementation and allocation of the relevant EU funding programmes should contribute to the transition towards inclusive education; stresses that PwD should be guaranteed access to education, including during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and others, and that Member States should tackle all forms of discrimination and exclusion in this area;
Amendment 84 #
2022/2026(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Reiterates that PwD, including those with mentintellectual and psychosocial disabilities, should have the right to the highest attainable state of health and access to healthcare, free from discrimination, of the same scope and quality as other EU citizens13 ; _________________ 13 Petitions Nos 0687/2020 and 0470/2020.
Amendment 93 #
2022/2026(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Highlights that PwD are exposed to discrimination most frequently, in particular those with intellectual, and psychosocial and mental disabilities, and women and girls, migrants and racialised people, including Roma, and members of the LGBTIQ+ community with disabilities; callstresses, in this respect, for athat the proposed Anti- dDiscrimination legislation to protect the rights of PwD and for the horizontal Anti- Discrimination Directive to be unblocked in the Council14 ; _________________ 14 Petitions Nos 0164/2020 and 0226/2021.directive, which would provide greater protection against discrimination of all kinds through a horizontal approach, still remains blocked in the Council for over a decade;
Amendment 106 #
2022/2026(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 9 – point 1 (new)
(1) Acknowledges the Commission’s call for all EU institutions, bodies, agencies and delegations to designate ‘disability coordinators’; reiterates its call for focal points to be established in all EU institutions and agencies, including Parliament and the Council, with the central focal point within the Commission’s General Secretariat and supported by an appropriate interinstitutional mechanism; calls on the EU institutions to prioritise the appointment of PwD to the role of disability coordinators;
Amendment 108 #
2022/2026(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 – point 3 (new)
Paragraph 9 – point 3 (new)
(3) Encourages the relevant Parliament services to continue their efforts and finalise the project on the inter-service working group on sign language in the shortest possible time frame in order to meet the requests of petition1056/2016 to allow for the tabling of petitions in international and national sign languages used in the EU and thereby make the fundamental right to petition more accessible for sign language users;
Amendment 109 #
2022/2026(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 – point 4 (new)
Paragraph 9 – point 4 (new)
(4) Highlights the importance of swiftly addressing accessibility concerns in all relevant policies and instruments, including concerns about public procurement rules and the accessibility of petitions to Parliament;
Amendment 110 #
2022/2026(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 – point 5 (new)
Paragraph 9 – point 5 (new)
(5) Highlights the need to provide sign language interpretation services and easy- to-read language translations for committee meetings, plenary meetings and all other Parliament meetings, in order to make them accessible for PwD;
Amendment 3 #
2022/2024(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A (new)
Recital -A (new)
-A. whereas the purpose of the annual report on the outcome of the Committee on Petitions' deliberation is to present an analysis of the petitions received in 2021 and of relations with other institutions, and to present an accurate picture of the objectives achieved in 2021;
Amendment 12 #
2022/2024(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas, however, the overall number of petitions remains modest in relation to the total population of the EU, revealing that efforts still need to be stepped up to increase citizens’ awareness about their right to petition, or of its possible usefulness as a means of drawing the attention of the EU institutions and the Member States to matters that affect and concern them directly; whereas, in exercising the right to petition, citizens expect that the EU institutions will provide added value in finding a solution to their problems;
Amendment 17 #
2022/2024(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas, of the 1 392 petitions submitted in 2021, 368 were declared inadmissible and 17 were withdrawn; whereas the relatively high percentage (26.5 %) of inadmissible petitions in 2021 demonstrates that there is still a widespread lack of clarity about the scope of the Union’s areas of responsibility; whereas to remedy this situation, communication with citizens needs to be encouraged and improved;
Amendment 20 #
2022/2024(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
G a. whereas each petition is considered and examined carefully, efficiently and transparently;
Amendment 21 #
2022/2024(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Recital G b (new)
G b. whereas petitioners tend to be citizens engaged in safeguarding fundamental rights and in the improvement and future wellbeing of our societies; whereas the experience of those citizens in regard to the processing of their petitions is very influential in determine their perception of the EU institutions and respect for the right to petition contained in EU law;
Amendment 23 #
2022/2024(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the right to petition the European Parliament is one of the fundamental rights of EU citizens; whereas the right to petition provides EU citizens and residents with an open, democratic and transparent mechanism to address their elected representatives directly and is therefore essential to enable citizens to participate actively and effectively in the life of the Union; whereas, through petitions, EU citizens can complain about failures to implement EU law and help detect breaches of EU law;
Amendment 26 #
2022/2024(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the European Parliament is the only EU institution directly elected by EU citizens; whereas the right to petition offers Parliament the opportunity to enhance its responsiveness to complaints and concerns relating to the respect for EU fundamental rights and compliance with EU legislation in the Member States; whereas petitions are therefore a useful source of information on instances of misapplication or breaches of EU law and, thus, enable Parliament and other EU institutions to assess the transposition and application of EU law and its impact on the rights of EU citizens and residents;
Amendment 29 #
2022/2024(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
J a. whereas the Committee on Petitions is best able to show citizens what the European Union does for them and what solutions it can provide at European, national or local level;
Amendment 30 #
2022/2024(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J b (new)
Recital J b (new)
J b. whereas the partisan use of the Committee on Petitions can lead to its inappropriate use and, therefore, to the deterioration of citizens' trust in this body and in the rest of the European institutions; whereas the discussions of the Committee on Petitions are sometimes used to address national or regional issues outside the scope of competence attributed by the Treaties and that the study of petitions is exclusively conditioned by criteria of majorities, ignoring the minorities and thus preventing serious debates or complaints;
Amendment 35 #
2022/2024(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
Amendment 36 #
2022/2024(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. whereas the main subjects of concern raised in petitions submitted in 2021 related to fundamental rights (in particular the impact of COVID-19 emergency measures on the rule of law and democracy, as well on the freedom of movement and the right to work, as well as a large number of petitions related to LGBTQ+ rights in the Union), health (notably questions on the public health crisis resulting from the persistence of the pandemic, ranging from the protection of citizens’ health, including vaccination policy, to the use, implementation and application of the EU Digital COVID Certificate in the Member States and the alleged discrimination between vaccinated and non-vaccinated persons), the environment (mostly concerning mining activities and their impact on the environment, nuclear safety, air pollution and the deterioration of natural ecosystems), minority rights and discrimination (including the rights of national or linguistic minorities), education (in particular questions related to discriminatory access to education or contested national reforms of the law on education), the situation of EU students in the UK after the UK’s withdrawal from Erasmus+, and employment (in particular questions relating to national treatment of work contracts), in addition to many other areas of activity;
Amendment 41 #
2022/2024(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital R a (new)
Recital R a (new)
R a. whereas the European Commission has an essential role in the Committee on Petitions as guardian of the Treaties and the information provided by the petitioners is useful to discover possible breaches or misapplications of the European law;
Amendment 48 #
2022/2024(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point a (new)
(a) Recalls that, in 2021, there were considerable differences in number of petitions submitted to the Committee on Petitions from the 27 EU Member States, with most of the petitions concerning Spain (17%),followed by Germany (9,7%), Italy (9,2%), Greece (5,9%), Romania (4,1%), Poland(4,0%) and France (2,6%); the number of petitions concerning the remaining Member States was less than 2% per Member State;
Amendment 50 #
2022/2024(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Is of the opinion that the Committee on Petitions is equally available to citizens and residents in all 27 Member States and that the treatment of petitions should be geographically balanced and proportionate to the size of each Member State; believes in this respect that the European Parliament should increase the efforts to promote the role and work of its Committee on Petitions and raise all EU citizens’ awareness of the possibility to address a petition to the European Parliament;
Amendment 52 #
2022/2024(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Warns of the risk of potential reputational damage to the Committee on Petitions and the European Parliament as a whole if the treatment of petitions were politicised or used for domestic party- political objectives; recalls in this context the very European dimension of the Committee on Petitions whose role it is, in accordance with Article 227 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to treat petitions on matters which come within the European Union's fields of activity;
Amendment 53 #
2022/2024(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Recalls the agreements between the political groups represented in the Committee on Petitions are essential to provide a balanced and understandable response to the petitioners; regrets the lack of agreement experienced in the last year; expresses concern about the problems caused by partisan use of the Committee on Petitions;
Amendment 55 #
2022/2024(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates the importance of a continuous public debate on the Union’s field of activity in order to ensure that citizens are correctly informed about the scope of the Union’s competences and the different levels of decision-making; calls, in this regard, for broader awareness raising campaigns, through the active involvement of communications services, to help increase citizens’ knowledge about their right to petition, as well as the scope of the Union’s responsibilities and the competences of the Committee on Petitions, with a view to reducing the number of inadmissible petitions and better responding to citizens’ concerns;
Amendment 66 #
2022/2024(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that petitions contribute considerably to the Commission’s role as guardian of the Treaties; stresses that reinforced cooperation between the Committee on Petitions and the Commission through timely and detailed answers from the Commission, which are based on thorough examination of the issues raised in petitions, are essential to ensure the successful treatment of petitions: reiterates its cCalls on the Commission forto regularly update the Committee on Petitions on developments in infringement proceedings and forto ensure that the Committee on Petitions gets access to relevant Commission documents on infringements and EU Pilot procedures which have been closed;
Amendment 68 #
2022/2024(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Reminds that the e-Peti database is an important internal tool that allows the Members of the Committee on Petitions to access all necessary information in order to follow up on the state of play of each individual petition and to being able to make informed decisions when it comes to the petitions’ ongoing treatment or possible closure; to this end, thee-Peti database should be regularly updated and, if possible, linked to the European Commissions’ list of infringements;
Amendment 70 #
2022/2024(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Finds it worrying that the European Commission does not provide updated information on petitions under infringement procedures and on their state of play; deplores in this regard the lack of systematic follow-up in the communication with the Committee on Petitions; therefore, calls on the Commission to provide the Committee on Petitions with regular and updated information on infringement procedures which were launched based on the petitions received;
Amendment 75 #
2022/2024(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Encourages the European Parliament and the European Commission to develop a joint one-stop- shop IT tool which would include all the available information on the Commission’s follow-up actions taken on petitions, including the infringement procedures and other legislative or non- legislative actions;
Amendment 97 #
2022/2024(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Considers that a binding inter- institutional agreement between the European Parliament and the European Commission on treatment of petitions would be the best way forward in order to ensure a transparent and efficient process and thus to strengthen the citizens’ rights to address a petition to the European Parliament on a matter which comes within the Union's fields of activity, as enshrined in the Article 227 of the EU Treaty;
Amendment 14 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the closure of schools, spaces forearly childhood education and care, schools, spaces for youth welfare and youth work as well as culture and extracurricular activities and sports facilities has denied children and young people the opportunity to participate in activities which are essential for their overall development, their intellectual, physical, emotional and mental well- being, and for their social and professional inclusion;
Amendment 20 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. Whereas the closure of schools has led to a reduction of existing knowledge, a loss of methodology to acquire new knowledge as well as an actual loss of learning; Whereas these losses are higher among students from less-educated households, while students from socioeconomically advantaged households received more parental support with their studies during the pandemic;
Amendment 22 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
A b. Whereas learning losses caused by the pandemic are likely to have a long- term negative impact on the future well- being of children and young people;
Amendment 30 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. Whereas the forced shift to virtual learning has exacerbated already existing inequalities by leaving behind children from socially disadvantaged backgrounds due to cramped housing conditions, lack of digital infrastructure and little to no parental support;
Amendment 42 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
F a. Whereas youth unemployment has increased during the COVID 19 pandemic and is often a trigger for mental health disorders;
Amendment 43 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
F b. Whereas mental issues still carry strong stigma that discourages young people in particular from seeking help and professional treatment;
Amendment 72 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)
Recital L a (new)
L a. Whereas children and young people are underrepresented in mental health science and research;
Amendment 88 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Urges the Member States to invest at least10% of their GDP in education and training as a long-term investment to build more resilient and inclusive education and training systems and to adequately support the goal of achieving a European Education Area by 2025;
Amendment 91 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Calls on the European Commission and Council to exclude the field of education in the calculation of costs for the national public debt in the revision of the European Stability and Growth Pact;
Amendment 93 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Amendment 96 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls, in this regard, on the Member States to improve and further develop the framework for health and safety in learning environments in order to provide learners and, teachers, young people and professionals with the support of specialist psychologists and special educational needs support staff who can contribute to making the classrooms and social spaces a welcoming and attractive place in which to grow, learn, exchange views in a trusting environment, discuss and overcome differences constructively;
Amendment 98 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Highlights the importance of low- threshold, semi-professional psychological support for learners; Calls, in this regard, on the Member States to promote additional special training for teachers to create safe spaces in learning environments where learners can seek psychological help in early stages of mental issues;
Amendment 101 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Urges the Member States to consider the impact of COVID-19 through a gender lens and to ensure the continuation of sexual education classes as well as sexual and reproductive health services through the national education systems in all circumstances, in line with international human rights standards; insists on countering any attempts to restrict SRHR in crises situations;
Amendment 103 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2 c. Calls on the Member States to extend the participation and co- determination rights of students and young people in schools, universities, vocational training, the workplace and social institutions;
Amendment 113 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Highlights the important role that a healthy and balanced diet plays in the mental health of children and young people; Therefore insists on the important social support that schools provide, such as daily balanced meals, which some children do not otherwise receive at home; Calls on Member States to provide free and healthy lunches in all schools for all students;
Amendment 127 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Calls on Member States to promote vocational training programmes to help young people enter the workforce and combat youth unemployment;
Amendment 131 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Draws attention to the importance of mobility experiences and the exchange of good practices among teachers, educators, professors, trainers, youth workervolunteers and professionals in youth work and youth organisations, cultural creators and sports coaches in broadening their knowledge in youth outreach and strengthening the international and multilingual dimensions, particularly in view of the European Education Area to be achieved by 2025;
Amendment 133 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Calls on the Member States to ensure that teachers and childcare professionals receive appropriate and up- to-date knowledge in the topic of mental health, which requires modernising training for childcare professionals and providing free and regular psychological support for teachers and childcare professionals;
Amendment 137 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for a holistic understanding of health that includes overall physical, mental and social well-being, and requires comprehensive prevention and healing strategies, including cultural, play and sporting activities, and promoting the development of creative and social skills;
Amendment 142 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Underlines the need to integrate cultural and sporting activities into projects to support people suffering from or potentially at risk of mental health issues;
Amendment 145 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Emphasises the promotion of the design and provision of targeted, intergenerational services that combine the experience of older people with the courage of younger people in a mutually beneficial situation;
Amendment 147 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6 c. Recalls the additional negative impact of the closure of schools, sports, cultural and leisure facilities on young people with disabilities and underlines the need for specific support measures tailored to the needs of the individual;
Amendment 152 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Urges the Member States and public authorities to develop sports infrastructure and to comprehensively increase the amount of physical education and extracurricular physical activities in schools; Underlines the need to include a daily sports lesson in the curricula of compulsory schools in all Member States;
Amendment 156 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to support and adequately fund small local cultural initiatives, sports clubs and, leisure facilities, youth organisations and youth welfare institutions to carry out the leisure, non- formal and informal learning activities that play an essential role in the development and well-being of young people and their families, by providing material and psychological support resources, including for those with fewer economic opportunities;
Amendment 166 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Notes that the pandemic has uncovered the lack of support provided to young people experiencing issues connected to mental health; Underlines the need to sustainably and rapidly reconstruct and strengthen the structure of European youth work that has been weakened or even destroyed by the pandemic; Emphasises that youth work itself needs to be recognised for what it is: a place that makes an important contribution to young people's personal development, well-being and self- realisation; Therefore calls on Member States to implement concrete improvements in youth work to achieve support for those who need it most;
Amendment 168 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9 b. Calls on the Member State to assess the long term impact of closures, particularly prolonged remote learning, isolation and uncertainty on knowledge acquisition, neurological development and socio-emotional skills, and to develop targeted measures to support those most affected;
Amendment 188 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Calls on Member States to allocate additional funds for the rebuilding of the education sector beyond the regular expenditure of national budgets in order to immediately address the pressing challenges of children and young people; Calls on Member States to take immediate action to support those students who are falling behind and to ensure that they receive the necessary support to achieve the expected learning goals;
Amendment 192 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11 b. Recalls that it is essential to support schools in need of funding to help the most vulnerable students, as well as those schools serving high-poverty and high-minority populations;
Amendment 196 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Highlights the positive role that mentoring played in certain countries during the pandemic in assisting young people solving issues, thereby promoting their mental health and providing an interpersonal connection that offered perspective and psychological support in times of isolation; Invites the Commission to consider supporting and funding such mentoring programmes at European level to encourage their development in all Member States;
Amendment 199 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12 b. Stresses the importance to provide support and training to teachers and educators as regards digital and blended leaning as a complementary element of in situ education to ensure education is resilient in the face of future challenges;
Amendment 205 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Urges the Member States to promote science and research on young people's mental health in order to combat and prevent mental health problems; Calls on the Commission and the Member States to systematically collect and compare research findings, experience and knowledge in dealing with mental health issues among young people in the EU;
Amendment 216 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Calls on the Commission to dedicate a European Year to Mental Health;
Amendment 220 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14 b. Calls on the Commission to develop a European Plan for the protection of mental health in education systems;
Amendment 224 #
2022/2004(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 c (new)
Paragraph 14 c (new)
14 c. Welcomes the establishment of the Commission expert group on quality investment in education and training; Appreciates the efforts of the expert group and the points made in their interim report, which provide a good basis for much needed improvements in national education systems of the Member States;
Amendment 221 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The Board should bring together senior representatives of the national regulatory authorities or bodies referred to in Article 30 of Directive 2010/13/EU, appointed by such authorities or bodies. In cases where Member States have several relevant regulatory authorities or bodies, including at regional level, a joint representative should be chosen through appropriate procedures and the voting right should remain limited to one representative per Member State. This should not affect the possibility for the other national regulatory authorities or bodies to participate, as appropriate, in the meetings of the Boardor representatives of self-regulatory or co- regulatory systems to participate, as appropriate, in the meetings of the Board. When discussions or decisions may concern press publications that are not subject to regulatory oversight, the Board should invite representatives from the self-regulatory bodies or journalistic organisations to participate to get their advice. The Board should also have the possibility to invite to attend its meetings, in agreement with the Commission, experts and observers, including in particular regulatory authorities or bodies from candidate countries, potential candidate countries, EEA countries, or ad hoc delegates from other competent national authorities. Due to the sensitivity of the media sector and following the practice of ERGA decisions in accordance with its rules of procedure, the Board should adopt its decisions on the basis of a two-thirds majority of the votes.
Amendment 257 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) In order to ensure a level playing field in the provision of diverse audiovisual media services in the face of technological developments in the internal market, it is necessary to find common technical prescriptions and harmonised European standards for devices controlling or managing access to and use of audiovisual media services or carrying digital signals conveying the audiovisual content from source to destination. In this context, it is important to avoid diverging technical standards creating barriers and additional costs for the industry and consumers while encouraging solutions to, in particular open standards for TV, which support the implementation of existing obligations concerning audiovisual media services.
Amendment 258 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) In order to ensure a level playing field in the provision of diverse audiovisual media services in the face of technological developments in the internal market, it is necessary to find common technical prescriptions for devices, including remote controls, controlling or managing access to and use of audiovisual media services or carrying digital signals conveying the audiovisual content from source to destination. In this context, it is important to avoid diverging technical standards creating barriers and additional costs for the industry and consumers while encouraging solutions to implement existing obligations concerning audiovisual media services.
Amendment 308 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) Recipients of audiovisual media services should be able to effectively choose the audiovisual content they want to watch according to their preferences. Their freedom in this area may however be constrained by commercial practices in the media sector, namely agreements for content prioritisation between manufacturers of devices or providers of user interfaces controlling or managing access to and use of audiovisual media services, such as connected televisions, and media service providers. Prioritisation can be implemented, for example, on the home screen of a device, through hardware or software shortcuts, applications and search areas or dedicated buttons on remote controls, which have implications on the recipients’ viewing behaviour, who may be unduly incentivised to choose certain audiovisual media offers over others. Service recipients should have the possibility to change, in a simple and user- friendly manner, the default settings of a device or user interface controlling and managing access to, and use of, audiovisual media services, without prejudice to measures to ensure the appropriate prominence of audiovisual media services of general interest implementing Article 7a of Directive 2010/13/EC, taken in the pursuit of legitimate public policy considerations.
Amendment 317 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37 a (new)
Recital 37 a (new)
(37a) Audiovisual media services are subject to various obligations to meet public policy goals such as supporting cultural diversity and a pluralistic media environment. It is therefore essential that devices be designed in a way that ensures fair access to audiovisual media services in all their diversity, from the perspective of both viewers and media service providers. In this regard, particular attention should be paid to the impact of the choices by device manifacturers with respect to the design of remote controls.
Amendment 347 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) National regulatory authorities or bodies or when appropriate self- regulatory bodies, who have specific expertise in the area of media pluralism, should be involved in the assessment of the impact of media market concentrations on media pluralism and editorial independence where they are not the designated authorities or bodies themselves. In order to foster legal certainty and ensure that the rules and procedures are genuinely geared at protecting media pluralism and editorial independence, it is essential that objective, non-discriminatory and proportionate criteria for notifying and assessing the impact of media market concentrations on media pluralism and editorial independence are set out in advance.
Amendment 366 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45
Recital 45
(45) Audience measurement has a direct impact on the allocation and the prices of advertising, which represents a key revenue source for the media sector. It is a crucial tool to evaluate the performance of media content and understand the preferences of audiences in order to plan the future production of content. Accordingly, media market players, in particular media service providers, right holders and advertisers, should be able to rely on objective audience data stemming from transparent, unbiased and verifiable audience or consumption and performance measurement solutions. However, certain new players that have emerged in the media ecosystem provide their own measurement services without making available information on their methodologies. This could result in information asymmetries among media market players and in potential market distortions, to the detriment of equality of opportunities for media service providers in the market.
Amendment 459 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 14
(14) ‘audience measurement’ means the activity of collecting, interpreting or otherwise processing data about the number and characteristics of users of media services and of programs for the purposes of decisions regarding advertising allocation or prices or the relatedregarding the planning, production or distribution of content;
Amendment 687 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. Where a Member State has more than one national regulatory authority or body, those regulatory authorities or bodies shall coordinate with each other as necessary and appoint a joint representative which shall exercise the right to vote. This should not affect the possibility for the other national regulatory authorities or bodies or representatives of self- regulatory or co-regulatory systems to participate, as appropriate, in the meetings of the Board.
Amendment 703 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 6
Article 10 – paragraph 6
6. The Board, in agreement with the Commission, may invite experts and observers to attend its meetings. When discussions or decisions may concern press publications that are not subject to regulatory oversight, the Board should invite representatives from the self- regulatory bodies or journalistic organisations to participate in order to express their advice.
Amendment 931 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4
Article 15 – paragraph 4
4. The Board shall foster cooperation between media service providers, standardisation bodies or any other relevant stakeholders in order to facilitapromote the development of harmonised European technical standards related to digital signals orand design of devices or user interfaces controlling or managing access to and use of audiovisual media services.
Amendment 1085 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. Users shall have a right to easily change the default settings of any device or, user interface and remote control controlling or managing access to and use of audiovisual media services in order to customise the audiovisual media offer according to their interests or preferences in compliance with the law. This provision shall not affect national measures implementing Article 7a of Directive 2010/13/EU.
Amendment 1091 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. When placing the devices, remote controls and user interfaces referred to in paragraph 1 on the market, manufacturers and developers shall ensure that they include a functionality enabling users to freely and easily change the default settings controlling or managing access to and use of the audiovisual media services offered.
Amendment 1234 #
2022/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 2
2. Without prejudice to the protection of undertakings’ business secrets, providers of proprietary audience measurement systems shall provide, without undue delay and free of costs, to media service providers and, advertisers, and right holders, as well as to third parties authorised by media service providers and advertisers or right holders, accurate, detailed, comprehensive, intelligible and up-to-date information on the data collected and on the methodology used by their audience measurement systems. Right holders should also have access to consumption and performance data collected regarding their programs. This provision shall not affect the Union’s data protection and privacy rules.
Amendment 1 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights the need to continue to support the cultural and creative sectors and industries as well as the sports sector affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to urgently address the new priorities linked to the war in Ukraine, including by increasing support to Ukrainian students, artists, journalists and NGOslearners, teachers, artists, cultural workers, journalists and NGOs; points out that in addition to the impact of the pandemic, the above-mentioned sectors are also facing new challenges such as rising inflation and the associated loss of purchasing power among European citizens; notes that the rising cost of energy poses existential problems for operators of cultural and sports facilities, especially in winter;
Amendment 6 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Stresses the disproportionately negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people with disabilities and underlines the importance of financial support for inclusive events that promote their visibility in culture and sports, such as the Special Olympics World Games 2023 in Berlin;
Amendment 8 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that the Union budget should ensure the long-lasting legacy of the 2022 European Year of Youth, as agreed by the co-legislator and tangible improvements for young people, as agreed by the co-legislators; recalls the political commitment to use funds from all relevant Union programmes and to report the European Parliament on a regular basis;
Amendment 12 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes, in this regard, that the Union budget should foresee a significant increase in the 2023 Erasmus+ Programme so that the education and training systems can cope with the new challenges and that learners, teachers, schools, youth organisations and NGOs can benefit from adequate resources; believes, furthermore, that a budgetary increase also ensures the continued greening and digitalisation of the Erasmus+ Programme as well as further inclusion measures to allow the participation of more disadvantaged young Europeansignificantly more young Europeans, with an increased focus on gender balance, young people from socially disadvantaged backgrounds, minorities and young people with disabilities;
Amendment 16 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Calls for dedicated investments in citizenship education through the reinforcement of Union programmes and projects supporting education, in line with the will of the citizens expressed in the recommendations stemming out of the Conference on the Future of Europe; insists on the need for a dedicated budget to develop Union-wide comparable information and testing in the area of citizenship education;
Amendment 19 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the cultural and creative sectors and industries continue to suffer from the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic; points out, furthermore, that the rising inflation, caused byresulting notably from the war in Ukraine is worsening the situation and there; calls fore a bolstering of the Creative Europe Programme is needed; consequently, insists on the need to reinstate at least half of the budgetary cut to the Creative Europe Programme, which was proposed by the Commission for 2023 when compared to 2022 and in order to provide targeted support for the creative sectors and industries, including the performing arts and in particular the live performance sector;
Amendment 21 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Stresses the need for additional funding for the European Capitals of Culture, as they represent a great added value for European society, and as the COVID-19 pandemic and rising inflation have significantly worsened the framework conditions for the implementation of the European Capitals of Culture;
Amendment 23 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Considers that the cultural and creative sectors require additional financial support and that, given the challenges of inflation and rising energy costs resulting notably from the Russian war in Ukraine, any reduction in the budget would harm the current situation and the future growth of the sectors in multiple ways;
Amendment 30 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. EmphasisesNotes the persistent issue of disinformation that threatens people's ability to access information and hampers the normal functioning of deliberative democracies; emphasises therefore the urgent need for more funding to fight disinformation; insists, in this regard, that the budget for the Cross-Sectoral and Media Strands under Creative Europe should be significantly reinforced;
Amendment 36 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Insists that the New European Bauhaus initiative launched in 2021 needs proper and sufficient funding to be able and deliver its objectives beyond 2022, and reminds that it should not be funded at the expense of the Creative Europe Programme; in this regard, recalls the Parliament position for an indispensable and swift mid-term revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework to respond to the long-term consequences of the current crisis, to additionally explore the possibilitilook for avenues to establish a long-term dedicated funding for the New European Bauhaus initiative and for the European Education Area, as well as to explore possibilities for a permanent Union editorial and news media fund to empower independent editorial and news coverage, safeguard the independence of European journalists and journalism, and guarantee the freedom of the press;
Amendment 44 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Believes that a reinforcement is needed to the European Solidarity Corps Programme to support young people and organisations engaged in solidarity actions, also taking into account the consequences of the war in Ukraine and that more funding is required for the Citizens’ engagement and participation strand of the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme.;
Amendment 47 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Recalls the importance that citizens' engagement activities, including town-twinning and remembrance, play in promoting a common culture of remembrance and mutual understanding conducive to peace-keeping in Europe; considers in this respect that additional funding is required for the Citizens' engagement and participation strand of the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme;
Amendment 37 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11 a) The UN Study on Violence against Children defines "child sexual abuse" as any type of sexual activity inflicted on children, especially by someone who is responsible for them, or who has power or control over them, and whom they should be able to trust. Sexual violence against children encompasses a wide range of acts, such as forced sexual intercourse in intimate partner relationships, rape by strangers, systematic rape, sexual harassment (including demanding sex in exchange for compensation of any kind), sexual abuse of children, child marriage and violent acts against the sexual integrity of women, including female genital mutilation and compulsory virginity inspections.
Amendment 38 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 b (new)
Recital 11 b (new)
(11 b) UNICEF defines child sexual abuse as when a child is used for the sexual stimulation of the perpetrator or the gratification of an observer. It involves any interaction in which consent does not exist or cannot be given, regardless of whether the child understands the sexual nature of the activity and even when the child shows no signs of refusal.
Amendment 40 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13 a) The term "online grooming" refers to the process by which an adult tries to manipulate a child in order to obtain sexual audiovisual material or to have some kind of in-person sexual relationship with the child. According to international studies to date, between 5% and 15% of minors have been sexually solicited by adults through ICTs. Within the prevention measures, we must consider the responsible use of ICTs as a fundamental part of awareness-raising and education, where it is crucial to raise awareness of the implications of online consent to the use and dissemination of personal data, images or other information.
Amendment 41 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 b (new)
Recital 13 b (new)
(13 b) In order to minimise the risks of online child content made available by legal guardians being used for ‘grooming’ as ‘new’ child sexual abuse material, media and digital literacy programmes should be put in place to make citizens aware of their responsibility as content disseminators. In this sense, ‘digital literacy’ refers to skills, knowledge and understanding that allows users to gain awareness on the potential risks associated with the child content they generate, produce and share, in the context of the child’s fundamental rights, and the obligations set out in this Regulation and in other Union data related Regulations. Consequently, the Union and its Member States should allocate more investments in education and training to spread digital literacy, and ensure that progress in that regard is closely followed.
Amendment 58 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 57 a (new)
Recital 57 a (new)
(57 a) According to the UN, one of the main factors influencing the increase in child sexual abuse in developing countries is the decline in sex education. Studies have shown that if a child receives good sex education, it can equip them with the necessary tools to identify situations in which they may be sexually abused. Therefore, the education sector and education and awareness programmes play a key role in preventing child sexual abuse.
Amendment 59 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 57 b (new)
Recital 57 b (new)
(57 b) Some studies point to depression and loneliness and a history of physical or psychological harassment as some of the characteristics of Internet-initiated victims of sexual crimes. Other studies distinguish two types of victims: risky victims and vulnerable victims. Vulnerable victims are defined as those with a high need for affection due to feelings of loneliness and low self-esteem. This shows that bullying and cyberbullying problems can lead to some children being prone to physical and online sexual abuse.
Amendment 88 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 76
Recital 76
(76) In the interest of good governance and drawing on the statistics and information gathered and transparency reporting mechanisms provided for in this Regulation, the Commission should carry out an evaluation of this Regulation within fivthree years of the date of its entry into force, and every five years thereafter.
Amendment 90 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
(k a) "child sexual abuse" means any actual or threatened physical intrusion, virtual or threatened intrusion of a sexual nature, for the sexual stimulation of the offender or an observer, made towards minors, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions;
Amendment 91 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point o a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point o a (new)
(o a) "online grooming" is the process by which an adult attempts to manipulate via ICT a minor in order to obtain sexual audiovisual material or to engage in some form of face-to-face sexual relationship with that minor;
Amendment 125 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 2
Article 40 – paragraph 2
2. The EU Centre shall contribute to the achievement of the objective of this Regulation by supporting and facilitating the implementation of its provisions concerning the detection, reporting, removal or disabling of access to, and blocking of online child sexual abuse and gather and share information, good practices and expertise and facilitate cooperation between relevant public and private parties in connection to the prevention and combating of child sexual abuse, in particular online.
Amendment 130 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a a (new)
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a a (new)
(a a) gathering information about awareness and prevention campaigns carried out in the different Member States, as well as good practices carried out by public and private bodies, stakeholders and education systems and centres;
Amendment 134 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b a (new)
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b a (new)
(b a) promoting age-differentiated awareness-raising campaigns in schools and information campaigns for parents, teachers and pupils;
Amendment 136 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b b (new)
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b b (new)
Amendment 144 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 50 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. The EU Centre should develop ambitious campaigns tailored for all age ranges, taking into account that they should reach out to young children, adolescents, parents, teachers and society at large. They should also take into account people with disabilities, who may be more vulnerable as they may not have full access to this information.
Amendment 148 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 85 – paragraph 1
Article 85 – paragraph 1
1. By [fivthree years after the entry into force of this Regulation], and every five years thereafter, the Commission shall evaluate this Regulation and submit a report on its application to the European Parliament and the Council.
Amendment 149 #
2022/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 85 – paragraph 2
Article 85 – paragraph 2
2. By [fivthree years after the entry into force of this Regulation], and every five years thereafter, the Commission shall ensure that an evaluation in accordance with Commission guidelines of the EU Centre’s performance in relation to its objectives, mandate, tasks and governance and location is carried out. The evaluation shall, in particular, address the possible need to modify the tasks of the EU Centre, and the financial implications of any such modification.
Amendment 63 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Title 1
Title 1
Proposal for aDIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCILon protecting persons who engage in public participation from manifestly unfounded or abusive court proceedings (“Strategic lawsuits against public participation”)
Amendment 65 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Article 10(3) of the Treaty on European Union states that every Union citizen has the right to participate in the democratic life of the Union. The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union (the ‘Charter’) provides, inter alia, for the rights to respect for private and family life (Article 7), the protection of personal data (Article 8), freedom of expression and information, which includes respect for the freedom and pluralism of the media (Article 11), freedom of assembly and of association ( Article 12) and to an effective remedy and to a fair trial (Article 47).
Amendment 71 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The purpose of this Directive is to provide protection to natural and legal persons who engage in public participation on matters of public interest including online, in particular journalists and human rights defend, editors and media organisations as well as human rights defenders, including civil society, non-governmental organisations and trade unions, but also researchers, academics, artists and whistleblowers, against court proceedings, which are initiated against them to deter them from public participation (commonly referred to as strategic lawsuits against public participation or ‘SLAPPs’).
Amendment 78 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Journalists, news editors and press publishers play an important role in facilitating public debate and in the imparting and reception of information, opinions and ideas. It is essential that they are afforded the necessary space to contribute to an open, free and fair debate and to counter disinformation, information manipulation and interference. Journalists should be able to conduct their activities effectively to ensure that citizens have access to a plurality of views in European democracies.
Amendment 83 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Human rights defenders also play an important role in European democracies, especially in upholding fundamental rights, democratic values, social inclusion, environmental protection and the rule of law. They should be able to participate actively in public life, promote accountability, and make their voice heard on policy matters and in decision-making processes without fear of intimidation. Human rights defenders refer to individuals or organisations engaged in defending fundamental rights and a variety of other rights, such as environmental and climate rights, women’s rights, LGBTIQ rights, the rights of the people with a minority racial or ethnic background, labour rights, trade union rights or religious freedoms. Other participants in public debate, such as academics and researchers, artists and whistleblowers also deserve adequate protection.
Amendment 84 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7 a) Unfounded or abusive litigation often targets minorities. Racial, religious and ethnic minorities in particular are too often subjected to structural discrimination, as evidenced in the EU anti-racism action plan 2020-2025. Special attention should be paid to ensure that this Directive effectively helps to combat this phenomenon and improve the situation. In addition, among human rights defenders women, LGBTIQ and gender rights defenders play a crucial role in advocating a gender-equal Europe. This Directive should foresee their active participation to help curb abusive litigation and allow the highest possible protection for gender-based victims of SLAPPs.
Amendment 109 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) The notion of a matter of public interest should include also quality, safety or other relevant aspects of goods, products or services, including the conditions under which these are produced or provided, where such matters are relevant to public health, safety, the environment, climate or enjoyment of fundamental rights. A purely individual dispute between a consumer and a manufacturer or a service provider concerning a good, product or service should be covered only when the matter contains an element of public interest, for instance concerning a product or service which fails to comply with environmental or safety standards, labour rights, consumer rights or human rights, including the principle of non discrimination.
Amendment 114 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Abusive court proceedings typically involve litigation tactics used in bad faith such as exaggerated or excessive damage claims, requesting disproportionate prior restraint measures, delaying proceedings, causing disproportionate costs to the defendant in the proceedings or forum shopping. These tactics are used by the claimant for other purposes than gaining access to justice. Such tactics are often, although not always, combined with various forms of intimidation, harassment or threats.
Amendment 119 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) A matter should be considered to have cross-border implications unless both parties are domiciled in the same Member State as the court seised. Even where both parties are domiciled in the same Member State as the court seised, a matter should be considered to have cross-border implications in two other types of situations. The first situation is where the specific act of public participation concerning a matter of public interest at stake is relevant to more than one Member State or accessible, including online, 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 including social media campaigns and online media coverage 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 a matter should be considered to have cross-border implications is when the claimant or associated entities have initiated concurrent or previous court proceedings against the same or associated defendants in another Member State. These two types of situations take into consideration the specific context of SLAPPs.
Amendment 125 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) To provide the defendant with an additional safeguard, there should be a possibility to grant him or her a security to cover proceduralall costs directly incurred, including procedural costs, legal representation costs and/or damages, when the court considers that even if the claim is not manifestly unfounded, there are elements indicating an abuse of procedure and the prospects for success in the main proceedings are low. A security does not entail a judgement on the merits but serves as a precautionary measure ensuring the effects of a final decision finding an abuse of procedure. It should be for Member States to decide whether a security should be ordered by the court on its own motion or upon request by the defendant.
Amendment 137 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) In the cross-border context, it is also important to recognize the threat of SLAPPs from third countries targeting journalists, human rights defenders and other persons engaged in public participation who are domiciled in the European Union. They may involve excessive damages awarded against EU journalists, human rights defenders and otherspersons engaged in public participation. Court proceedings in third- countries are more complex and costly for the targets. To protect democracy and freedom of expression and information in the European Union and to avoid that the safeguards provided by this Directive are undermined by recourse to court proceedings in other jurisdictions, it is important to provide protection also against manifestly unfounded and abusive court proceedings in third countries.
Amendment 143 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 39 a (new)
Recital 39 a (new)
(39 a) Following the adoption of this Directive, awareness rising campaigns as well as specific training should be deployed in order to inform at best all the potential targets and legal professionals of the specificities of SLAPPs cases, help them identify if they are facing SLAPPs and inform them of potential recourse and appeals. More generally, adequate resources need to be invested to effectively inform citizens of their civic rights to public participation, and the sharing of best practices at EU level should be encouraged.
Amendment 144 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 39 b (new)
Recital 39 b (new)
(39 b) Given the profound impact of these SLAPPs cases on the potential target's lives and mental health issues that can occur, Member states should set up specific psychological support to accompany them.
Amendment 145 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 39 c (new)
Recital 39 c (new)
(39 c) SLAPP cases targeting media outlets may aim to cause their closing down. A specific tool should be envisaged in order to ensure the economic sustainability of media organisations facing such cases and their ability to resist such attacks, as part of securing a framework favourable to media pluralism.
Amendment 146 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 39 d (new)
Recital 39 d (new)
Amendment 149 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Directive provides safeguards against manifestly unfounded or abusive court proceedings in civil matters with cross- border implications brought against natural and legal persons, in particularnotably journalists and human rights defenders, on account of their engagementd in public participation including online.
Amendment 153 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
1. ‘public participation’ means any statement or activity including online 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, andbe they preparatory, supporting or assisting action directly linked thereto. This may includes complaints, petitions, administrative or judicial claims and participation in public hearings; as well as creation, exhibition, advertising or other promotion of journalistic, political, scientific, academic, artistic, commentary or satirical communications, publications or works, online as well as offline.
Amendment 157 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
(a) public health, safety, the environment, climate, consumer or labour rights or enjoyment of fundamental rights including right of information and expression, media freedom and pluralism;
Amendment 177 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
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, either due to the cross- border nature or dimension of the act itself, or due to the interest which the public in different Member States may take in the matter concerned by the act; or
Amendment 180 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) early dismissal of manifestly unfoundedunfounded or abusive court proceedings in accordance with Chapter III;
Amendment 183 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. Member States mayshall provide that measures on procedural safeguards in accordance with Chapters III and IV can be taken by the court or tribunal seised of the matter ex officio.
Amendment 185 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that a court or tribunal seised of court proceedings against public participation may accept that non- governmental organisationentities safeguarding or promoting the rights of persons engaging in public participation, such as non-governmental organisations, professional and representative associations, trade unions and other collective bodies acting in the interest of the defendant, may take part in those proceedings, either in support of the defendant or to provide information.
Amendment 192 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Chapter III – title
Chapter III – title
III Early dismissal of manifestly unfounded court proceedings
Amendment 195 #
2022/0117(COD)
1. Member States shall empower courts and tribunals to adopt an early decision to dismiss, in full or in part, court proceedings against public participation as manifestly unfoundedunfounded or abusive.
Amendment 197 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. Member States mayshall establish time limits for the exercise of the right to file an application for early dismissal. The time limits shall be proportionate and not render such exercise impossible or excessively difficult.
Amendment 200 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure that where a defendant has applied for early dismissal, it shall be for the claimant to prove that the claim is not manifestly unfoundedunfounded or abusive.
Amendment 206 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that a claimant who has brought abusive court proceedings against public participation canmust be ordered to bear all the costs of the proceedings, including the full costs of legal representation incurred by the defendant, unless such costs are excessive.
Amendment 207 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Member States should foresee that national courts are able to indemnify those costs that are not encompassed in statutory fee tables, such as costs for legal representation beyond statutory fee tables through compensation of damages pursuant to Article 15
Amendment 209 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that a natural or legal person who has suffered harm as a result of an abusive court proceedings against public participation is able to claim and to obtain full compensation for that harm, irrelevant of whether it may be physical, psychological or reputational.
Amendment 211 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Deontological rules for legal professionals Member States should report on a regular and timely manner on the measures they undertake to ensure that the deontological rules that govern the conduct of legal professionals and the disciplinary sanctions for violation of those rules consider and include appropriate measures to discourage abusive lawsuits against public participation, with all due respect for the independence of the legal professions and in close cooperation with relevant stakeholders including professional associations and other social partners, as indicated in the Recommendation (EU) 2022/758. This may include encouraging self-regulation by associations of legal professionals and/or, when this is consistent with national law and in full respect of the independence of the legal profession, take initiatives for legislation or co-regulation.
Amendment 213 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Training for legal professionals With all due respect for the independence of the legal professions and in application of the Recommendation, Member States should report on a regular and timely basis on the specific training they may foresee for legal professionals, be they lawyers or judges to raise awareness on these specific cases and procedures attached as set in this Directive and as implemented at national level
Amendment 215 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 c (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 c (new)
With due regard to the financial impacts of the SLAPP cases, notably in the media sector, a European fund for support to victims including financial and legal support should be implemented.
Amendment 216 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 d (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 d (new)
Member States shall provide that courts or tribunals seized of proceedings against news media organisations or professionals shall keep the steps, duration and costs of the proceedings reasonable and predictable.
Amendment 217 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 e (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 e (new)
Member states should provide mental health support to victims of SLAPP cases.
Amendment 221 #
2022/0117(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point 1 (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point 1 (new)
(1) This Directive shall apply to existing and ongoing charges against public participation.
Amendment 22 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 26
Citation 26
— having regard to the Davos Declaration adopted by the Conference of Ministers of Culture on 22 January 2018 entitled ‘Towards a high-quality Baukultur for Europe’, as well as the Davos Baukultur Quality System ‘Eight criteria for a high-quality Baukultur’ developed thereafter,
Amendment 46 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas climate change is a challenge that transcends borders and requires immediate and ambitious action; whereas the transition to a climate- neutral economy by 2050 represents a great opportunity as well as a challenge for the Union, its Member States and businesses from every sector; whereas cohesion policy is a crucial tool in delivering a fair transition to a climate- neutral economy;
Amendment 57 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas culture is a strategic sector for the EU which helps to bolster its economy, to enable us to live better together and to build democratic, sustainable, inclusive and free societies, and yet has been one of the areas hardest hit by the pandemic;
Amendment 63 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas architecture, urban and territorial planning, design, the arts, sociology and engineering are complementary and instrumental for building an inclusive society that ensures living and working conditions of good quality for everyone, individually and collectively, adapts spaces to evolving living and working habits, makes safe places to go and stay for every gender or age, looks after the wellbeing, autonomy and mobility also for physically and mentally impaired people, better connects urban and rural areas, working and recreational life spaces and suits every way of life; whereas these sectors, which play a part in research and innovation for sustainable development, have been disrupted by the COVID-19 crisis;
Amendment 73 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas cities are places of pluralism, creativity and solidarity, and test beds for new forms of problem solving and for social innovation; whereas public spaces are central places for stimulating open, inclusive and transparent debate and participation in public life, thereby contributing to democratic systems for our society; whereas culture and artistic venues are essential places for freedom of expression and debate;
Amendment 83 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas building a better future starts with quality education and training, including through vocational and lifelong learning; whereas access to quality education is a fundamental right;
Amendment 84 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas cultural and artistic education are vital for personal development and for being able to value the arts, culture and architecture that surround us and design tomorrow’s cultural heritage; whereas everyone should have the right to access to and participate in culture;
Amendment 90 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas the Union’s strategic autonomy rests on its ability to lead technological, environmentally sustainable economic and social progress; whereas this depends on its ability to excel in education, research and innovation - often referred to as the ‘knowledge triangle’;
Amendment 93 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas cultural heritage is increasingly impacted by climate change and environmental degradation and must be preserved;
Amendment 99 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas the Renovation Wave strategy aims to double the rate of building renovation in Europe, aiming at the renovation of more than 35 million buildings and the creation of up to 160 000 jobs in the construction sector;
Amendment 103 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
Fb. whereas a high-quality built environment is the result of the work of skilled professionals in the construction sector and creative and cultural industries and can only be the outcome of quality processes, in particular public procurement procedures;
Amendment 109 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F c (new)
Recital F c (new)
Fc. whereas war actions are targeting the housing stock, cultural heritage and other civilian infrastructures in Ukraine;
Amendment 114 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that the historic Bauhaus movement created a paradigm shift in design, architecture and the arts, with important legacies such as the optimization of the form-function relationship, which delivered radical innovation and reflected true cultural and social changes in a progressive artistic and educational context in the aftermath of the First World War;
Amendment 126 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the New European Bauhaus (NEB) initiative and, stressing that by translating the values of the original Bauhaus to today’s challenges, it aspires to create a cultural movement that contributes to a smarter, more sustainable and more enjoyable living environment; emphasises that it must primarily focus on improving the quality of people’s lives by transforming the spaces, buildings, cities and territories in which they live; as well as their environment, but also on improving coexistence and public space for social cohesion and democratic life;
Amendment 155 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Reaffirms that the NEB has the potential to reshape the way policies are conceived to nurture policies and legislative developments having an impact on the built environment, and to define the environment of the future by meeting the need for spaces adapted to new ways of life;
Amendment 174 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises, in order to be successful, that the NEB must be accessible, affordable, socially fair and inclusive and must actively involve EU citizens and community-based organisations from all people and territories in their diversity, in a bottom-up way – from project design to roll-out and evaluation – while avoiding any elitist approaches;
Amendment 236 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 – introductory part
Paragraph 8 – introductory part
8. Requests that the Commission clarify the general criteria for the selection and evaluation of NEB projects and initiatives and for the allocation of funds, in particular:
Amendment 241 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 – indent 2
Paragraph 8 – indent 2
- following the NEB guiding principles of sustainability, inclusiveness and aesthetics, and taking inspiration from the Davos Baukultur Quality System;
Amendment 253 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 – indent 4
Paragraph 8 – indent 4
- securing accessibility, security and affordability;
Amendment 293 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Welcomes the efforts made by the European Commission to launch the first calls for projects by taking money from existing programmes, but considers that their impact is not proportionate to the ambition of the project;
Amendment 307 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to table a proposal as soon as possible to make the NEB an EU programme by the next MFF; insists that this will require fresh resources with a dedicated and stable budget line; underlines that this new programme must not reduce funding for other programmesunderfunded programmes such as Erasmus+ and Creative Europe, notwithstanding the links and synergies it may create with them, nor divert focus from their agreed political priorities;
Amendment 325 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. CExpresses the need to go beyond the phases of co-design, delivery and dissemination, ensuring that creative thinking continues throughout all phases; calls on the Commission to set up an evidence-based monitoring and evaluation mechanism, which should continuously review all NEB activities and report regularly to Parliament and the Council; expects to receive the first monitoring report in 2022;
Amendment 334 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Believes that the NEB movement should promote more sustainable, socially inclusive and innovative ways of life based on new models of planning, constructing and inhabiting our built environment in order to suit emerging needs and help to ensure decent and quality housing for all; highlights that the NEB must have a holistic approach at all spatial scales, whatever the size of the project, from landscape architecture to urban planning, neighbourhood development, infrastructure, buildings, interior architecture and design;
Amendment 349 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Considers that the NEB must develop new ways of thinking that are clear and inclusive, generating greater security and comfort for our citizens, supporting cultural movements to foster local and global knowledge; underlines that without culturally-based social dynamism, the Bauhaus will not act as a catalyst for a true pan-European movement and could fall only into the hands of elite actors;
Amendment 359 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Member States to draw up innovative educational curricula for the development of spatial, orientation and drawing skills and to integrate green and digital skills within higher education and lifelong learning, which will also help to deliver the European Skills Agenda; stresses the importance of raising awareness and education on respect for environment, including respect to historical and cultural heritage; calls for the EU to promote such endeavours; calls on the Commission to make mobility opportunities an integral part of the NEB;
Amendment 372 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Highlights the importance of linking NEB to the development of green skills as well as in education and lifelong learning curricula in construction, farming, waste treatment, social housing, landscaping, tourism and transport, which should be taken into account when developing the Education for Climate Coalition;
Amendment 393 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Underlines the need to engage with the culture and creative sector, citizen- and community-based organisations to design, implement and assess NEB delivery so that it achieves ‘living better together’; considers their essential role in answering new needs for spaces adapted to new ways of life as intergenerational cohabitation, working and co-working spaces adapted to changing habits, child-friendly urban environments, safer spaces for women and ease of moving and participating in work and public life for the most vulnerable people;
Amendment 396 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 c (new)
Paragraph 18 c (new)
18c. Stresses that the gender perspective and gender balance is not sufficiently represented in the CE communication; calls for the NEB to take into account the views of women and LGTBQI+ in the development of criteria, projects and initiatives; stresses the fundamental role of this view in the design of safe urban spaces and adapted domestic spaces to non-traditional household configurations;
Amendment 397 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 d (new)
Paragraph 18 d (new)
18d. Stresses that the NEB is an opportunity to rethink and improve accessibility in our cities and buildings; encourages this initiative to reflect and incorporate concrete accessibility criteria in projects as a requirement, applying real legislation; calls for incorporating the perspective of people with disabilities in the inclusivity dimension of this initiative;
Amendment 398 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 e (new)
Paragraph 18 e (new)
18e. Given the essential role of culture and artistic practices for self-development and well-being, debate and free expression, considers that the NEB should play a key role in ensuring ease of access to culture, fostering the proximity of cultural venues for everyone, including those living in remote and rural areas;
Amendment 403 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to develop ambitious plans and use the NEB to better protect Europe’s rich cultural heritage from the impact of climate change;
Amendment 409 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Considers that the NEB should play a key role in promoting greater circularity in the built environment, by promoting renovation and adaptive re-use over demolition and new built, as appropriate;
Amendment 413 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Considers that a key objective of the NEB should promote sustainable construction materials, in particular bio- and geo-sourced materials, low-carbon materials as well as simple, passive, low- tech and locally tested building techniques;
Amendment 418 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to connect the NEB to the Renovation Wave as a preliminary phase, taking advantage of the innovative solutions that the project offers in the comprehensive renovation of our building stock, including wgoing beyond energy efficiency, accessibility and security and achieving a truly holistic and qualithy regard to energy efficiencynovation of the building stock, mindful of the site specific contexts and surrounding neighbourhood;
Amendment 428 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to create synergies in the research and university communities on the NEB fields, making use of the European Universities Initiative or networks that should indeed allow exchange and sharing knowledge and good practices;
Amendment 444 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Supports the creation of an NEB label in partnership with stakeholders, coordinated with existing labels, based on clear criteria applied in an inclusive way in order to recognise projects and products for achieving key NEB goals and help them get access to funding; calls on the Commission to ensure that EU funding schemes create incentives to apply for the label; calls for market uptake of the label to be explored;
Amendment 474 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls for the future NEB lab to make innovative recommendations, to collaborate with other institutions, national and regional governments, and stakeholders and to establish clear and transparent operating and reporting rules in line with the initiative;
Amendment 479 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Supports the creation of an annual NEB Festival and awards; calls for synergies with other European awards and events of a similar nature, such as the EU Mies Van Der Rohe Award for contemporary architecture, Europan Europe, European Heritage Awards and others;
Amendment 1 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls the strong need for culture and education, as the backbone of our democracy, society and economy, to receive adequate support from the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), also with regard to the green and digital transitions, social cohesion and resilience; in this regard, welcomes that policies for the next generation, such as education and youth, constitute one of the six support pillars of the RRF; stresses that support from the RRF should be implemented through structured and inclusive measures, accessible to all, especially the most vulnerable actors;
Amendment 2 #
2021/2251(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 17 September 2020 on the cultural recovery of Europe (2020/2708(RSP)) and to its resolution of 20 October 2021 on the situation of artists and the cultural recovery in the EU (2020/2261(INI)),
Amendment 21 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that the cultural and creative sectors were among those hit first and the hardest by the pandemic and will be the last to recover to their full potential; in this regard, recalls that the pandemic has also triggered the deployment of innovative digital production, distribution and consumption patterns in these sectors; underlines that, in the medium to long term, this new trend could lead to the development of new business models which would need adequate support to unfold;
Amendment 30 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Recalls that the European cultural and creative sectors including industries account for between 4 and 7 % of the EU’s GDP and for about 8.7 million jobs in the EU; emphasizes that these figures are not adequately reflected in the national recovery and resilience plans, leaving the cultural and creative sectors considerably underrepresented in the EU’s overall effort to overcome the pandemic and support the recovery and resilience of the European economy;
Amendment 33 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Emphasizes that the European Parliament repeatedly and with an overwhelming majority - e.g. in its resolution of 17 September 2020 on the cultural recovery of Europe and in its resolution of 20 October 2021 on the situation of artists and the cultural recovery in the EU - called on the Commission and the Member States to include culture in the national recovery and resilience plans and to earmark at least 2 % of the RRF budget to culture;
Amendment 34 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2 c. Recalls that atypical employment (part-time and fixed-duration contracts, temporary work and economically dependent self-employment) is commonplace for authors, performers, artists and many other cultural creators, often leading to precarious working conditions; highlights that the pandemic has exposed and exacerbated this situation which poses a fundamental threat to the EU’s cultural ecosystem, to Europe’s cultural diversity and to our democracy and society;
Amendment 37 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Deplores the fact that only 14 Member States have included culture in their RRF plans and questions the Commission's approval of such plans, which in no way adequately respond to the recovery needs of the sectors ; fears that this heterogeneity of public investments leads to recovery at different speeds, causing increased disparities within the EU’s cultural ecosystem and threatening Europe’s cultural diversity; in this regard, underlines that the majority of Member States that have foreseen investments for culture in their RRF plans opted for short-term measures whereas the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic require long-term responses;
Amendment 46 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Stresses that RRF plans have failed to consider the needs of the entire cultural and creative ecosystem, in particular the audiovisual segment, and that a holistic approach to supporting the film sector must be taken, more specifically the segments that have been most impacted, including the theatrical distribution and exhibition of films;
Amendment 50 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Regrets that only a few Member States have requested loans for the implementation of their RRF plans and only 3 Member States have requested the full amount of the loans available; recalls that loan support may be requested until 31 August 2023; therefore, calls on Member States to make full use of the loans available to support cultural and creative sectors, media, education, youth and sports;
Amendment 59 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Opposes the Commission’s approach to incorporate not strictly cultural interventions such as tourism and energy efficiency of cultural buildings in the calculations, resulting in misleading statistics; calls for a prompt recalculation and reassessment of the data available;
Amendment 61 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. 4a. Underlines the importance of promoting sustainable and energy- efficient conservation, renovation and restoration actions on cultural heritage, spaces and buildings; calls on the Commission to assess separately interventions which may have an direct and concrete impact on cultural goods and heritage, by facilitating cultural participation and access, from those focusing solely on green and energy- efficiency dimension;
Amendment 68 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls previous requests, from the European Parliament as well as the sectors concerned, urging the Member States to dedicate at least 2 % of the budget of each national RRF plan to culture, 10 % to education and 120 % to educathe digital transition; criticises the fact that these already misleading numbers have been achieved at an aggregated EU level only and deplores that the majority of Member States are performing well below the levels requested;
Amendment 77 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Urges the Member States to put the recovery and resilience of the cultural and creative sectors at the core of their investments into culture, with a particular focus on improving the overall situation of authors, performers, artists and all other cultural creators who are the ones to create the cultural works that our democracy, society and economy benefit from;
Amendment 78 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Underlines that any action taken to help the cultural and creative sectors in their recovery should not only be aimed at economic recovery, but also be used for the improvement of the working conditions of authors, performers, artists and all other cultural creators as well as for their up- and reskilling with regards to i.a. knowledge of their rights, the opportunities of the digital era and the possibilities of international mobility;
Amendment 86 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Strongly believes that for the correct and successful implementation of the RRF to the benefit of the sectors in question as well as the authors, performers, freelancers and all creative professionals a special focus should be given to independent players as well as micro and small organisations, including those in rural areas;
Amendment 96 #
2021/2251(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Underlines the importance of culture for our identity, democracy, society and economy; is concerned that the European cultural and creative sectors, which account for between 4 and 7 % of the EU’s GDP and for about 8.7 million jobs in the EU, were among those hit first and the hardest by the pandemic and will be the last to recover;
Amendment 97 #
2021/2251(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Amendment 110 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the need for sustainable structural reforms targeting education and the cultural and creative sectors, and in particular regarding social security in the latter; regrets that such reforms are planned in only a minority of Member States; in this regard, welcomes reforms planned by some Members States and encourages all Member States to implement similar reforms to protect workers' rights and broaden the social security for authors, performers, freelancers and all professionals in cultural and creative sectors;
Amendment 123 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Reminds Member States of the possibility to request transfer to the RRF of resources allocated under share management programmes thereby fostering synergies for the benefit of the cultural and creative sectors, media, education, youth, and sport;
Amendment 140 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. CRecalls on the Commission to commit to transparency and to examine the possibility of redirecting unused or saved RRF resources to culture, education, youthat the monitoring of the implementation of the RRF falls under the Commission's remit; calls on the Commission to reconsider the frequency and timing of reporting and evaluation as well as to define suitable indicators with a view to enabling maximum transparency and effectiveness; stresses the importance of gathering clear and reliable data on RRF resources allocation at regional level across Member States with the aim of ensuring that all actors, including th,e sports and mediamallest ones, are reached by the measures;
Amendment 148 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Urges the European Parliament Working Group on the scrutiny of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF WG) to carry out a thorough scrutiny on investments and reforms put in place by Member States in the field of culture, media, education, youth and sport and to remind Member States the Parliament’s calls to direct an adequate proportion of the recovery measures in support of these sectors;
Amendment 153 #
2021/2251(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. calls on the Commission to state clearly whether, for what purpose and to what extent the Member States are using funds from the Recovery and Resilience Facility to mitigate the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic for young people, especially as the European Year of Youth was also launched in 2022 in response to the pandemic;
Amendment 245 #
2021/2251(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25 a. Regrets that only 16 Member States have included culture in their NRRPs; fears that this heterogeneity of public investments leads to recovery at different speeds, causing increased disparities within the EU’s cultural ecosystem and thus threatening Europe’s cultural diversity; recalls repeated previous requests by the Parliament and by stakeholders from the cultural and creative sectors, urging the Member States to dedicate at least 2 % of the budget of each national NRRP to culture;
Amendment 250 #
2021/2251(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 b (new)
Paragraph 25 b (new)
25 b. Urges the Member States to put the recovery and resilience of the cultural and creative sectors at the core of their investments into culture, with a particular focus on improving the overall situation and working conditions of authors, performers, artists and all other cultural creators who are the ones to create the cultural works that our democracy, society and economy benefit from;
Amendment 9 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that effective financial assistance in education is a prerequisite to eliminradicate poverty and enhance human well-being, especially at a time when public resources are increasingly constrained with competing demands in sectors heavily affected such as health and education;
Amendment 12 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point 2 (new)
Paragraph 1 – point 2 (new)
(2) Calls on the Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to promote a quality education in conflict or emergency situation that adheres to the minimum standards developed by the Inter Agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE);
Amendment 13 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point 3 (new)
Paragraph 1 – point 3 (new)
(3) Calls on the Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to support refugee-hosting countries in strengthening their local educational systems and assisting hosting communities to facilitate sustainable refugee inclusion;
Amendment 20 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the importance of improving cosimpact analysis when selecting and monitoring education projects, of ensuring that projects last long enough to address children’sequately address learners’ educational needs, of avoiding excessive administrative burdens for implementing partners, and of addressing long-term sustainability in cash- for- education projects;
Amendment 26 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to develop methodologies and guidelines that enhance the ability of its aid projects to reach girlsall learners, including girls, learners from disadvantaged backgrounds and with special educational needs, by tackling barriers to quality, safe and inclusive education and training at all levels and by supporting the collection ofeffective monitoring of comparable data, disaggregated data, by gender and age, to better tailor responses to different subgroups of learners;
Amendment 28 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 3 – point 1 (new)
(1) Stresses the importance of face to face learning, especially in early childhood, since it is this type of teaching that ensures the acquisition of the skills that will allow children to progress throughout their lives: personal relationships, study skills, empathy, cooperation, etc.
Amendment 29 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Underlines that due to the pandemic, learners all over the globe have paid a heavy price in terms of learning and knowledge losses, which has been coupled with a severe methodology loss affecting the development of their critical thinking skills; calls therefore on the Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to support national authorities in strengthening education systems both at national and regional level and investing in equality and skills for the future;
Amendment 31 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Recalls that teachers play a prominent role in education at all levels and they should be equipped and empowered, even with digital skills, through continuous training and through better recognition of the teaching profession; stresses the importance of improving working conditions and the need for educators and teachers to be adequately remunerated for their work;
Amendment 34 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Draws attention to the potential of online platforms such as eTwinning and teacher academies under Erasmus+ in order to further empower teachers, even beyond the EU, to help them communicate with their peers, exercise their professionalism and benefit from professional learning opportunities;
Amendment 35 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 4 – point 1 (new)
(1) Underlines the key role of the future European Education Area providing an important opportunity for more international cooperation and relevance for build synergies on education across Europe and beyond in order to develop common approaches and solutions to common challenges;
Amendment 43 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for the acceleration of North- South and South-North knowledge exchanges and mobility at all levels of education, while acknowledging the complex nature of the history of North- South relationship between and within countries and regions and emphasisinges the importance of promoting heritage, cultural identity, historyteaching of contested history, cultural heritage and art through education;
Amendment 44 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 5 – point 1 (new)
(1) Recalls the importance of ensuring that digitalization leaves no child behind and calls on the Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to cooperate closely with third countries and the private sector to enable broadband access and Internet-connected classrooms; calls for the inclusion of ICT and digital technology education in curricula, as well as the promotion of girls’ participation in STEAM subjects;
Amendment 46 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Calls on the European Commission to urgently convene an international donor conference by the EU and the United Nations with a view to reinforce the Covax initiative, setting the availability of approved paediatric vaccine for all children as a common target, in view of the devastating impact of the covid19 on the education of the global youth; believes that this goal should be included in a Global Health Pact, financed with extraordinary issuance of special drawing rights from the IMF and donations from developed countries;
Amendment 47 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Draws attention to the need of harnessing the synergies between culture and education so as to shape sustainable, inclusive and resilient societies; in this regard, calls on the Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to support national authorities in integrating arts and culture in school curricula and extra curricula activities so as to enrich the educational and learning experiences of learners in third countries;
Amendment 48 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Decries the structural discrimination suffered by thousands of refugee children in Europe that have had little or no access to education; affirms that segregated classes in reception camps, often run by volunteers, cannot be a substitute for schooling; calls for the compulsory education of refugee children in the school system of the host country as a requisite for accessing EU funding in the field of migration;
Amendment 50 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the importance of vocational education and training, particularly for children in third countries, to help them find stable work for all learners; believes that access to vocational education and training for learners in third countries represents a fundamental additional choice, which would help them to successfully manage the transition into the labour market and give them and their families a reason to finish school.
Amendment 55 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Emphasises the significant role of non-formal and informal education as well as volunteering in acquiring crosscutting skills, which would enable learners to actively participate in society by developing their full potential personally and professionally; calls on the Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to support the authorities of third countries in improving the recognition of competences gained through non-formal and informal education and in increasing cooperation between non-formal and informal organisations and schools;
Amendment 56 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Emphasises the important role of physical education in schools, as physical activity and healthy lifestyles are key factors in improving learners' health; calls therefore on the Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to support national authorities in ensuring sufficient and safe sports facilities in schools and the training of qualified sports teachers;
Amendment 7 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises the important role of the Committee on Petitions in identifying and flagging possible breaches of the rule of law, taking into account the numerous petitions received from citizens concerned about breaches of the rule of law in several Member States; strongly believes that full protection of all EU citizens and their fundamental rights can only be ensured throughout the Union if all Member States fully comply with all principles of the rule of law;
Amendment 8 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Stresses that the rule of law is among the common values of the Union and thus essential to achieve its objectives; points out that its promotion and upholding is a shared responsibility between the EU and the Member States;
Amendment 10 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that the rule of law includes principles such as legality, legal certainty, the separation of powers, the prohibition of the arbitrary exercise of executive power, effective judicial protection by independent and impartial courts in full respect of fundamental rights, the enforcement of judgments including the permanent subjection of all public authorities to established laws and procedures, and equality before the law; underlines that such principles are common to all Member States regardless of their distinct legal systems;
Amendment 19 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises that judicial accountability and prosecutorial and judicial independence are crucial components of the rule of law; calls on the Commission to enforce these core EU values when they are infringed by Member States in order to increase citizens’ trust in the judiciary; calls on Member States to protect judges and prosecutors from political attacks and pressures, which attempt to undermine their work, so as to fully preserve their independence;
Amendment 21 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points to the high amount of petitions1 in relation to the impact and challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic; calls for an investigation into whether COVID-19-related measures were limited in time and whether their necessity andin this regard, reminds that the Venice Commission is currently monitoring the measures taken in the Member States as a results of the pandemic and their impacts on democracy, rule of law and fundamental rights and its monitoring should be an opportunity to investigate whether such measures were always proportionality waste and justified; requests an assessment of the checks and balances during the pandemic,in this regard, stresses that Member States should capitalise from the COVID-19 esxpecially given that courts in several Member States have already ruled that certain measures were not consistent with the national constitution; underlines the need to have a clear legal regime in place before a crisisrience to make sure that future crises will be handled with the necessary accountability and transparency; commends the efforts made by the Ombudspersons and human rights institutions to ensure the continuity of their work in spite of the great challenges they were facing; _________________ 1 Petitions No 1438/2020, 1469/2020, 1493/2020, 1501/2020, 0038/2021, 0046/2021, 0053/2021, 0106/2021, 0152/2021, 0186/2021 and 0533/2021.
Amendment 27 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 34 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the EU institutions and the Member States to improve the effectiveness of the judicial system also by developing the digitalisation processtructural reforms and high- level of digitalisation, which has proven effective in backlogs ' prevention, especially during the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic; stresses that adequate financial and human resources are key to develop effective justice systems;
Amendment 42 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Is deeply concerned about the status of Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal, the close connection between prosecutors and the government (in particular the Public Prosecutor General/Minister of Justice) and the complete disregard for not only EU law requirements, but also European Convention on Human Rights and Polish Constitutional requirements2 ; is further concerned about the impartiality of the judiciary in Hungary3 and the independence of the judiciary in Spain4 ; _________________ 2 Petitions No 0559/2020, 1154/2020, 1246/2020, 1360/2020 and 0869/2021. 3 Petition No 1512/2020. 4 Petitions No 1180/2020, 1182/2020, 1326/2020, 1367/2020, 1561/2020 and 0353/2021.
Amendment 56 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Invites the Commission to take measures to strengthen corruption prevention6 in order to create more transparency in public administration and improve access to information about lobbying and oversight of political party financing; stresses that anti-corruption measures are key to defend the Union’s economic interests and its sustainable growth; emphasises that such measures, especially in pandemic-related processes, are imperative to prevent violations and malpractice threatening Member States and the Union’s recovery from the crisis; _________________ 6 Petitions No 0822/2020 and 0194/2020.
Amendment 58 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Warns Member States of the risks of jeopardising the fight against corruption and increasing breaches of the rule of law incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in its initial phase; underlines that those risks have increased due to the general acceleration of the decision- making process and the simplification of public administration procedures such as public procurement resulting in non- competitive or direct awards;
Amendment 59 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Calls on Member States to regulate the “revolving doors” phenomenon by disciplining the movement of high-level employees from public-sector jobs to private-sector jobs and vice versa with the aim of preventing conflict of interests; in this regard, encourages to follow best practice already enforced in some Member States, with special regard to the prevention and management of conflicts of interest;
Amendment 61 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Expresses its concern about the security of whistleblowers who report acts of corruption7 or other illegal activities8 and thereupon experience violations of their fundamental rights; ; highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic has unveiled the importance of whistleblowing for public security and safety on a grand and smaller scale; emphasises how the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as any other crisis, could discourage potential whistleblowers fearing for their physical and financial integrity; _________________ 7 Petition No 0242/2021. 8 Petition No 1056/2021.
Amendment 66 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Regrets the fact that that the safety of journalists is not universally guaranteed; underlines the importance of media pluralism and the need to protect journalists against threats and attacks in order to assure freedom of expression and the right to information and safeguard the journalistic profession; stresses the difficulties faced by journalists and media in providing citizens with fact-check information about the COVID-19 pandemic;
Amendment 70 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 11 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Expresses its concern about journalists’ deteriorating economic and working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing crisis, underlining a substantial increase in the unemployment rates in the sector; welcomes the use of compensatory measures to support the sector; reminds that such measures should always comply with the principles of transparency, fairness, equal and non-discriminatory access;
Amendment 71 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Urges Member States to pay close attention to abuse of strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) and particularly on how they affect smaller news outlets and freelancers; notes that SLAPPs abuse and lawsuit increasing, including intimidating actions, may easily lead to media self- censorship;
Amendment 84 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Is concerned about the increase in hate crimes against minorities, in particular those related to religious beliefs, political ideas and sexual orientation12 ; is awdeplores the large of the difficult balance betweennumber of petitions received in 2021 reporting hate speeches and freedom of expression and acknowledges that the boundaries are hard to definehate crimes against LGBTQI+ people13a as well as restriction of the freedom of expression14a ; notes that most of them refer to a substantial lack of legal protection for LGBTQI+ citizens in some Member States; _________________ 12 Petitions No 0354/2020, 0657/2020, 1038/2020, 0471/2021, 0480/2021, 0667/2021, 0704/2021, 0725/2021, 0820/2021, 0855/2021 and 0894/2021. 13a Petition No 0436/2021, 0471/2021 and 0480/2021 14a Petition No 0436/2021 and 0471/2021.
Amendment 97 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses that the findings of the Rule of Law report should be operationalised in concrete policy actions and that the report should only serve conjointly with other instruments, such as infringement procedures, the procedures enshrined in the Conditionality Regulation13 , the rule of law framework and Article 7 of the Treaty on European Union; urges the Commission to use its tools more effectively and in a timely manner; asks the Commission to introduce deadlines for the recommendations based on the Rule of Law report as well as for the implementation of the policy actions; _________________ 13 Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2020 on a general regime of conditionality for the protection of the Union budget, OJ L 433I , 22.12.2020, p. 1.
Amendment 102 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Underlines that the role of civil society organisations and NGOs is of particular importance recalls that civil society organizations must be able to operate without unjustified interference by state authorities; calls on the Commission to foster debates with civil society organisations and NGOs in order to take note of all their concerns and involve them more effectively in follow-up meetings; highlights the need to offer longer consultation periods to guarantee proper participation of all civil society organisations. and NGOs, including smaller ones; calls on Member States to apply the principles of transparency and disclosure with regard to the selection of the civil society organisations and NGOs involved;
Amendment 14 #
2021/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas freedom of movement, which allows any EU citizen to live, work or study or access to their right to healthcare in any Member State, is one of the foundations of the EU;
Amendment 26 #
2021/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. Whereas Article 21 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights explicitly prohibits non-discrimination based on any grounds such as sex, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, genetic features, language, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, membership of a national minority, property, birth, disability, age or sexual orientations as the primary expression of EU Citizenship; whereas it forms at the same time a crucial component of the successful exercise of the freedom of movement, as evidenced in the petitions;
Amendment 29 #
2021/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas petitions have shown that mobile EU citizens and residents still face difficulties in exercising their electoral rights, owing to administrative burdens and bureaucracy, language barrier in Member States, and misinformation or a lack of cooperation by Member State authorities;
Amendment 30 #
2021/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
F a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote further cooperation in situations where workers receive benefits and pay contributions in different EU Member States, by reinforcing the cross-border exchange of information between the different social security authorities, so that all of the contributions can be duly taken into account in calculating pension rights;
Amendment 31 #
2021/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
F b. Calls on Member States to better inform EU citizens as to their rights and duties, and to facilitate entitlement to these rights being respected equally both in their country of origin and in any other Member State;
Amendment 32 #
2021/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F c (new)
Recital F c (new)
F c. Recalls that access to health services, coordination of social security schemes and recognition of professional qualifications in other Member States are the areas where EU citizens are often facing difficulties and calls for a vigorous enforcement by the Commission in order to redress those situations ;
Amendment 34 #
2021/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
G a. Supports the development of a mutually recognized EU disability card to ensure equal access within the EU to certain benefits and urges all Member States to participate in the system in order to guarantee the freedom of movement for persons with disabilities;
Amendment 35 #
2021/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Recital G b (new)
G b. Urges all Member States to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) and to sign the Protocol; In the context of the ratification of this Convention, urges the Commission to take the necessary measures to enable persons with disabilities to exercise their full right as a European citizen, without any form of discrimination;
Amendment 66 #
2021/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that freedom of movement is not only challenged by major global events; notes with regret that, as revealed by the many petitions received in this field, EU citizens and long-term residents still encounter legal, administrative or practical obstacles when moving to another Member State, in particular as regards social benefits, health, education, insurance and tax regimes, as well as the recognition of professional qualifications; highlights that these obstacles often include discriminatory administrative requirements which only can be fulfilled by citizens, such as possession of a national identity document that is only issued to citizens, or arbitrary requirements for documents which are not usually issued in other Member States; calls on the Commission to investigate discriminatory administrative practices in Member States, in particular at local level;
Amendment 68 #
2021/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Calls on the Member States to put in place coordination and cooperation measures in order to efficiently tackle the issues of double taxation in car registration, tax discrimination and double taxation in any cross-border context and to take better account of the realities of cross-border worker mobility; considers that double taxation issues are insufficiently addressed through existing bilateral tax conventions or unilateral action by a Member State and would need concerted, timely action at EU level;
Amendment 89 #
2021/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls for the establishment of an online one-stop-shop in all 24 EU official languages centralising all EU participatory instruments, providing information, advice and support on engaging with the EU, thereby helping users to identify and use the most appropriate channel, in order to bringing the citizens closer to the EU and by strengthening their democratic participation; trusts that such a one- stop- shop would streamline the use of the different participatory instruments while fully unlocking their potential;
Amendment 4 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 a (new)
Citation 21 a (new)
— having regard to the European Sports Charter and Code of Sports Ethics of the Council of Europe, as revised on 16 May 2001;
Amendment 12 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas grassroots sport contributes to the development of skills among young people and promotes civic participation through volunteering;
Amendment 13 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas illegal streaming of live sport events threatens the financial stability of both professional and grassroots sports which depend on the revenues from sport broadcasting rights;
Amendment 17 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1
Subheading 1
Strengthening visibility, cooperation and mainstreaming sport in EU policies;
Amendment 26 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission to strengthen the visibility and sport perspective across policy areas at EU level through adding sport to the title of the portfolio of the Commissioner in charge;
Amendment 27 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Calls also in this regard to establish the EU Sport Coordinator who would be the European Commission contact and visible reference point;
Amendment 29 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Invites sport stakeholders to actively participate in the Conference on the Future of Europe which also covers sport related issues;
Amendment 31 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Acknowledges the recent adoption of the revised European Sports Charter within the Council of Europe which highlights the common features of a framework for European sport and its organisation and invites EU institutions to strive for consistency, cooperation and solidarity at continental level, while taking initiative in the field of sport policy;
Amendment 38 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for a European sports model that recognises the need for a strong commitment to integrating the principles of solidarity, sustainability, inclusiveness, open competition and sporting merit, sporting merit, fairness and accordingly strongly opposes breakaway competitions that undermine such principles and endanger the stability of the overall sports ecosystem;
Amendment 44 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Acknowledges sport clubs as the foundation of a European sports model offering everyone the possibility to engage in sport locally, especially young people, regardless of their cultural or socio- economic background;
Amendment 48 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Highlights the need for more targeted and increased solidarity and financial redistribution, especially between professional and grassroots sport;
Amendment 51 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Urges public authorities, sports federations and organisations to uphold values such as human rights, democracy and the rule of law when awarding host status for major sporting events; insists that, as a matter of principle, major sporting events should no longer be awarded to countries where these fundamental rights and values are not even remotely respected;
Amendment 55 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls on sport organisations to respect the established frequency of international sports tournaments, especially the European and World Championships while taking into account domestic competitions and the health of athletes and players;
Amendment 67 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on all sport stakeholders organisations to attain the appropriate levels of representativeness and professionalisation as a prerequisite for involvement in collective decision-making processes;
Amendment 69 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls for the EU institutions to promote the fundamental rights of athletes, including athlete representation in decision-making, freedom of association, collective bargaining and non- discrimination;
Amendment 75 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Acknowledges the recent reforms in the football transfer market, which include the establishment of a clearing house, licensing system and caps on agents’ commissions;
Amendment 76 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Notes that European frameworks are also necessary to improve player transfer systems and calls on relevant sports bodies and stakeholders to ensure the protection of players and strengthen labour market regulations to meet European specificities, standards and objectives;
Amendment 89 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Calls on the Commission to examine, in particular, the possibility of proposing legislative acts in this area with a view to significantly improving the remuneration of women in sport, reducing the financial differentials between the gender and increasing the visibility of women's sport, particularly in media;
Amendment 91 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23b. Calls on national sports federations to equalise premium payments for female and male athletes, following the example of the Football Association of Ireland (FAI);
Amendment 93 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 c (new)
Paragraph 23 c (new)
23c. Calls on international, European and national sports organisations and stakeholder representative organisations to take action to overcome the under- representation of women in leadership positions and on boards;
Amendment 95 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 d (new)
Paragraph 23 d (new)
23d. Calls on the Member States to adopt special support measures to enable children from socially disadvantaged families to have access to sports that involve particularly high costs; notes with concern that many children in particular are excluded from participating in winter sports due to the high cost of purchasing equipment and the expensive fees for using the largely privately owned infrastructure;
Amendment 110 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls on the Member States to step up efforts towards the inclusion in sports activities and programmes of persons with mental and physical disabilities, and to increase visibility in the media of competitions involving athletes with disabilities;
Amendment 113 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Stresses that sport for people with disabilities not only faces a lack of media attention, but also a lack of funding and inadequate infrastructure for athletes; calls on Member States to pay particular attention to these shortcomings and to take measures to remove all barriers to access to sports opportunities for people with disabilities;
Amendment 114 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Recalls that the EU population faces demographic challenges such as an ageing population, and that specific attention should be paid to encouraging active ageing through physical activity;
Amendment 118 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Insists that young athletes originating from developing countries must benefit from a proper legal status in Europe and support with the assessment and monitoring of their contracts;
Amendment 123 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Calls on theUrges Member States and public authorities to develop sports infrastructure and to comprehensively increase the amount of physical education and extracurricular physical activities in schools; Underlines the need to include a daily sports lesson in the curricula of compulsory schools in all Member States;
Amendment 135 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Highlights the role of coaches and sport staff in developing the skills of and in educating young peoplechildren and young people and stresses that the adequate training plays a key role in encouraging participation in sport and in ensuring a safe environment for all;
Amendment 138 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to develop common standards at the European level to ensure that all coaches have the appropriate skills and training to coach children and young people;
Amendment 139 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Notes that traditional sports must be protected and particularly promoted as part of the European cultural heritage and regional identity;
Amendment 140 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. CRecognises the valuable contributions that sports volunteers bring to a society and calls on the Commission and the Member States to create a system for the recognition of qualifications gained by volunteers, including coaches working as volunteers;
Amendment 148 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Insists on the need for support mechanisms to get the sport sector back on track in the wake of COVID-19, including through national support funds, the Recovery and Resilience Facility and the structural funds;
Amendment 154 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Stresses the need to further increase funding for sport, especially in grassroots sport, women’s sport, para-sport and the field of education;
Amendment 168 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Welcomes the higher budget for sport under the new Erasmus+ programme and supports further synergies between programmes and funds and make a better use of this tool to support recovery in sport;
Amendment 170 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Highlights the importance of the preparatory actions and pilot projects in the field of sport which provide additional funding for grassroots sport and give promising results;
Amendment 172 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 b (new)
Paragraph 36 b (new)
36b. Urges the EU institutions to considerably increase the percentage of budget dedicated to grassroots sport under the Erasmus+ Programme in the new financial perspective;
Amendment 175 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Calls on national, regional and local authorities to recognise the key role of sport and physical activity in fields such as urban regeneration, tourism and territorial cohesion and to prioritise them in cohesion policy a, specifically on European Social Fund Plus and on European Regional and Development Fund investments and under the Recovery and Resilience Facility;
Amendment 198 #
2021/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 a (new)
Paragraph 46 a (new)
46a. Calls on the Commission to effectively tackle the growing problem of illegal streaming of live sport events without delay;
Amendment 104 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Highlights that European societies host an increasing cultural diversity and a growing share of foreign-born populations and their descendants; believes that culture, education and sports are fundamental to foster an open society welcoming to all; considers important to acknowledge the contribution and legacy of these populations throughout history to European culture and knowledge;
Amendment 133 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to reinforce their support to the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations with a view to strengthen international, intercultural and interreligious dialogue and cooperation;
Amendment 180 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Underlines the importance of building synergies between citizenship education actions at European level and EU policies fighting racism and discrimination, believes that these areas should be integral parts of the citizenship education curricula;
Amendment 188 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the Commission to foster research on early warning systems and effective pedagogical approaches to fight racism and discrimination in schools, taking into account best practices existing in Europe, and to promote the dissemination of results with the goal to eradicate bulling based on racial grounds;
Amendment 211 #
2021/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Decries the structural discrimination suffered by thousands of refugee children in Europe that have had little or no access to education; affirms that segregated classes in reception camps, often run by volunteers, cannot be a substitute for schooling; calls for the compulsory education of refugee children in the school system of the host country as a requisite for accessing EU funding in the field of migration;
Amendment 2 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
— having regard to the Commission communication of 26 May 2021 to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions entitled ‘European Commission Guidance on Strengthening the Code of Practice on Disinformation’ (COM(2021)262),
Amendment 9 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
— having regard to the European Council conclusions on Europe’s Media in the Digital Decade: an Action Plan to support recovery and transformation of 18 May 2021,
Amendment 13 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
Citation 12 a (new)
— having regard to the European Council conclusions on safeguarding a free and pluralistic media system of 18 November 2020,
Amendment 14 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 b (new)
Citation 12 b (new)
— having regard to the European Council conclusions on improving the cross-border circulation of European audiovisual works, with an emphasis on co-productions of 7 June 2019,
Amendment 15 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 c (new)
Citation 12 c (new)
— having regard to the European Council conclusions on the strengthening of European content in the digital economy of 19 December 2018,
Amendment 19 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16 a (new)
Citation 16 a (new)
Amendment 21 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16 b (new)
Citation 16 b (new)
— having regard to Directive (EU) 2019/790 on copyright and related rights in the Digital Single Market amending Directives 96/9/EC and 2001/29/EC,
Amendment 22 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 20
Citation 20
— having regard to the Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom report entitled ‘Media Pluralism Monitor 2020 Results’outcomes of the World Press Freedom Index, published by Reporters Without Borders, and to those of the Media Pluralism Monitor of the European University Institute's Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom of July 2020,
Amendment 32 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the cultural and creative sectors, of which publishing and news media and audiovisual sectors are an integral and vital part, have been among the hardest hit by the fallout from COVID- 19; whereas these sectors are also expected to recover at a more moderate pace than the general economy;
Amendment 36 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the pandemic has caused a sudden halt in advertising investments, which are an essential source of revenue for the overall sector; whereas, according to early estimates, news mediathe overall sector saw its advertising revenues drop by 20 % to 80 %; whereas media organisationsadvertising will be the slowest segment to recover and it is not expected to exceed pre-COVID figures before 2022; whereas media organisations, especially SMEs, often face liquidity issues;
Amendment 41 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas the film industry, in its articulated value chain, has been severely impacted by the containment measures adopted in Europe; whereas cinemas across the European Union experienced a 69% drop in boxoffice in 2020, resulting in a total decrease of €4 billion in revenues compared to 20193a; _________________ 3ahttps://www.unic- cinemas.org/en/news/news- blog/detail/european-cinema-industry- sees-eur62-billion-box-office-drop-in- 2020/
Amendment 43 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
B b. whereas, in addition to the effects of the pandemic, the media sector is also facing relevant challenges linked to the digital shift and its impact on the overall business model of the sector; whereas the media sector operates in different markets, with different degrees of vertical and horizontal concentration;
Amendment 47 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas quality, well-financed and independent news media and professional jothe right to freedom of expression and media freedom and plurnalism are an essentialrecognized as fundamental rights and, as such, pillars of democracy; whereas every effort must be made to increase media pluralism3 ; _________________ 3 No EU country registers a low level of risk in the market plurality area according to ‘Monitoring Media Pluralism in the Digital Era’, p. 50:https://cadmus.eui.eu/bitstream/handle /1814/67828/MPM2020- PolicyReport.pdf?sequence=5&isAllowed =ythe core democratic values on which European Union is founded; whereas high-quality, well-financed and independent publishing and news media sectors are an essential pillar of democracy;
Amendment 49 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas the importance of independent, pluralistic and trustworthy media as guardian of democracy cannot be underestimated; whereas media freedom has been severely deteriorating over the past decade; whereas every effort must be undertaken to ensure robustness, economic and political independence of media and to increase media freedom and pluralism4a; _________________ 4a No EU country registers a low level of risk in the market plurality area according to ‘Monitoring Media Pluralism in the Digital Era’, p.50
Amendment 51 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
C b. whereas further efforts must be undertaken to establish a safe, fair and competitive online environment which also safeguards citizen’ fundamental rights;
Amendment 52 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
C c. whereas the media sector covers a variety of businesses that produce, broadcast and distribute content and whose value is based on intellectual property (IP);
Amendment 54 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the audiovisual sector as well as the news and publishing sector plays a vital partrole in fostering the resilience of our democratic societies, cultural diversity and media pluralism; whereas the heterogeneity of the sector is also one of its strengths, helping to nurture, promote and strengthen Europe’s cultural, linguistic, social and political diversity;
Amendment 60 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas Member States experienced delays in the implementation of directive 2019/790 on Copyright and related right in the Digital Single Market, directive 2019/789 laying down rules on the exercise of copyright and related rights applicable to certain online transmissions of broadcasting organisations and retransmissions of television and radio programmes, and directive 2018/1808 on the Audiovisual Media Services due to the COVID-19 crisis; whereas Member States should take advantage of such delays to include in their implementation law bold solutions to address the challenges arising from the crisis or made even tougher by it in the European audiovisual sector, such as the remuneration of creators for the online exploitation of their works and the financial investment of global platforms in local production;
Amendment 64 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas the sectoral strategy foreseen by the Media and Audiovisual Action Plan should be as holistic as possible, making full use of all potential leverage to encourage investments in the news and publishing sector as well as the audiovisual sector;
Amendment 66 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
D b. whereas the seriousness of the COVID-19 crisis, whose economic and social consequences are still unfolding, has reinforced the need for reliable, accurate and quality journalism that can inform citizens and foster their critical thinking;
Amendment 67 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D c (new)
Recital D c (new)
D c. whereas territorial and exclusive licensing rights are vital for the film and audiovisual sector in order to preserve and guarantee their creativity, financing, freedom and long-term sustainability;
Amendment 69 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D d (new)
Recital D d (new)
D d. whereas actions foreseen under the Media and Audiovisual Action Plan should be implemented on the basis of two pillars: the revised Audiovisual Media Service Directive (EU)5a and the MEDIA programme, which further support the access to and availability of cinema and audio-visual works across Europe; _________________ 5aDirective (EU)2018/1808 amending Directive 2010/13/EU on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action in Member States concerning the provision of audiovisual media services (Audiovisual Media Services Directive);
Amendment 74 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the fallout of the economic downturn, and strongly reiterates its calls on the Commission and the Member States to increase support available for the news mediaand publishing sector and audiovisual sectors, ands well as the cultural and creative sectors more broadly, with a special attention to the SMEs; considers that allocations for the media sector should be increased across various multiannual financial framework (MFF) programmes;
Amendment 78 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Welcomes the development of an interactive tool to map various support instruments available at European level as well as at Member States level, including through the National Recovery and Resilience Plans; stresses that such an instrument should primarily facilitate access to funding opportunities by developing a user-friendly and straightforward interface and it should also offer proper technical support and assistance throughout the application process;
Amendment 82 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the launch of the ‘NEWS’ initiative for the news media sector, including the European News Media Forum; reiterates emphatically its repeated calls for the creation of a permanent European news media fund; and publishing sector; salutes that such initiative will be supported by different MFF programmes; however, in order to ensure proper use of EU funds, underlines the need to develop full oversight over the initiative;
Amendment 83 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Highlights that capacity building services that will complement the ‘NEWS’ initiative should also have a focus on local media outlets; welcomes the proposal to complement the initiative by establishing a European News Media Forum, which should be as inclusive as possible and lead to thorough discussions with the sectors on their ongoing transformations. Invites the Commission, based on the feedback of the sectors, to turn such initiative into a permanent one;
Amendment 88 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights the importrelevance of the cross-sectoral strand in the Creative Europe programme, which for the first time provides for actions focused on the news medianew Creative Europe programme and welcomes the introduction of new actions, under the revamped cross-sectoral strand, focused on enhancing media freedom, quality journalism and media literacy;
Amendment 96 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Acknowledges that some parts of the audiovisual ecosystem are not covered by current support measures; invites the Commission to continue exploring tailored support schemes for the news and publishing as well as the audiovisual sector; urges particular attention be paid in all support actions to Member States with low audiovisual production capacity;
Amendment 108 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Invites the Commission to conduct a study, develop guidelines and share among Member States the best practices ifacilitate the sharing of information and best practices among Member States on public financing mechanisms;
Amendment 109 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Acknowledges that radio can offer a trusted source of real-time information across borders where reliable news is scarce; calls on the Commission to further ensure proper funding for the continuation of Euranet Plus’ operational activities and the extension of its membership, geographic and linguistic coverage, as well as to enable it to invest in its digital transformation and in quality products and services;
Amendment 113 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that tax policies can helpare a vital instrument that could facilitate recovery and resilience of these sectors; encourages Member States withto set up adequate fiscal scope to help boost media and cinema consumption through VAT rates that accommodate thitax policies to support and boost media production, distribution and consumption; stresses that cinema consumption should be further supported through tax credits to incentivise investments; calls on the Commission to facilitate exchange of good practice among Member States in order to support the competitiveness of the media and audiovisual sectors;
Amendment 132 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Draws attention to the fact that the current crisis riskis speeding up news media consolidation, which can be to the detriment of media pluralism in the Union; considernotes that these trends are particularly unwelcome in smaller markets where the choice is already limited; asks, therefore, for the competition authorities to remain vigilant and consider the long-term impact of mergers and acquisitions not only on market share, but also on linguistic and cultural diversity;
Amendment 136 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes with concern that global online platforms have a vast disruptive impact on the audiovisual and media sector, as they dominate the data and advertising market, and have radically changed audience consumption patterns; underlines that current legislation does not regulateentirely provide for a fair environment on pivotal issues in the informationonline ecosystem such as access to data, digital advertising, algorithmic transparency, platform accountability, must-show and other questions; considers that timely adoption of legislationintermediary platforms' data by media content service providers on their own programmes and services, algorithmic transparency, platform accountability, advertising rules, especially for online political advertising; reiterates that timely adoption of legislation, such as the Digital Service Act package, is needed to help address these shortcomings ias a matter of urgency; stresses that policy action is needed in order to achieve transparency of information, a fair and contestable media market, as well as a high level of protection of viewers, including the significant strengthening of the Code of Practice on Disinformation;
Amendment 146 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Recognises the need for a wider and more ambitious set of measures to fight Intellectual Property theft; stresses that ensuring the responsibility and accountability of online platforms is an important step towards proper rewarding investment in content creation; considers that full and proper implementation of Directive (EU)2019/7906a is instrumental to rectify the regulatory imbalances in the digital space and to address online piracy, which is detrimental to the cultural and creative sectors and industries; _________________ 6aDirective (EU)2019/790 on copyright and related rights in the Digital Single Market amending Directives 96/9/EC and 2001/29/EC
Amendment 147 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Calls on the Member States to translate Article 18 of directive 2019/790 on Copyright and related right in the Digital Single Market that ensure appropriate and proportionate remuneration to audiovisual authors; such right to remuneration should apply to all media following the model of Spanish and Italian laws; such mechanisms will be essential to support audiovisual authors out of the COVID-19 crisis and ensure they receive a fair and appropriate share of the revenues generated for the exploitation of their works;
Amendment 156 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recognises the additional challenges for news mediaand publishing sector operating in smaller markets, including local, regional and niche media, which have limited revenues, and are not viable using current commercial business models, and which cannot embrace new ones that media operating in larger markets can; believes, therefore, that public funding mechanisms based on the arm’s length principle are increasingly necessarycould be beneficial; calls on Member States to ensure stable, transparent and adequate funding for public service media on a multiannual basis in order to guarantee their independence from governmental, political and market pressure and enable them to provide a broad range of pluralistic information and diverse content;
Amendment 169 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses that it is essential to ensure and maintain the independence of private and public service media from political and economic interference, including from external actorsdomestic and non-domestic actors, as well as their financial stability; acknowledges the specific situation of Member States which are exposed to geopolitical risks arising from third country interference in their information space, including through media financing; believes that the best viable antidote is a more robust media landscape with steady and reliable revenue streams; considers increased transparency to be importantvital, and therefore welcomes the Media Ownership Monitor initiative;
Amendment 173 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Underlines that the development of a robust and independent media landscape can be pursued through the complementarity with the actions foreseen under the European Democracy Action Plan by addressing the areas in which our systems and citizens are most vulnerable;
Amendment 177 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Expresses concern about the disruptive trends created by the platforms, as they can undermine competition in the long term, andweaken the independent audiovisual sector and unfairly reduce opportunities for other actors; asks the Commission to monitor the situation closely and, if appropriate, take all necessary actions to make conditions for competition more equitable;
Amendment 182 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the progress made both at EU and OECD level in working out a global solution to effectively taxing the digital economy, based on digital businesses paying tax according to their economic activities in each country; considers that these new sources of revenue should be channelled by Member States to suppor. Notes that such solution should be agreed on a global level based on the two-pillar approach carried out by the G20⁄OECD Inclusive Framework and it should be on a new tax nexus and new taxing rights which would create the possibility of taxing multinational enterprises in market jurisdictions, even where they have no physical presence based on their economic activity; underlines that the interaction with users and consumers significantly contributes to value creation in digital business models and should therefore be taken into account twheir audiovisual and news media sectorn allocating taxing rights;
Amendment 190 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to elaborate comprehensive European news media and audiovisual sector strategies, publishing and audiovisual sector strategies; underlines that such strategies should explore all options available, including tax incentives, trade policy, enhanced accountability and rules for online platforms to establish a regulatory level playing field allowing media to continue to invest in news and cultural content while protecting European consumers equally online and offline;
Amendment 200 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses the need for transformation in the news mediaand publishing sector, including through the digitalisation of newsrooms, the uptake of artificial intelligence (AI), changes and improvements to content creation and presentation, as well as better distribution and subscription models, including micro- payments; notes that the above requires additional investment and skills that news mediaand publishing sector players often lack, especially those with small market share; calls on the Commission and the Member States to provide tailored support for the digital transformation of the sector;
Amendment 204 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Recalls that the Audiovisual Media Service Directive as revised in 2018, was due to be transposed into national law by September 2020; therefore, calls on all Member States to swiftly implement it in all its provisions and on the Commission to closely monitor developments in this regard;
Amendment 205 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15 b. Welcomes the implementation, in close cooperation with ERGA, of a media literacy toolbox with practical application of the newmedia literacy obligations foreseen by the Audiovisual Media Service Directive (EU)2018/1808;
Amendment 206 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 c (new)
Paragraph 15 c (new)
15 c. Welcomes the proposal of a European Media Freedom Act, recently advanced by the European Commission, as a new tool to protect media freedom in Europe. Underlines that a European Media Freedom Act should look at the media not only as economic players, but also as a cornerstone of the European democracy; therefore, urges the Commission to develop an ambitious, robust and complete mechanism, founded on the current legislation, notably the Audiovisual Media Service Directive, to strengthen the EU’s capacity to monitor and sanction actions that would limit or harm media freedom;
Amendment 208 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Acknowledges the importance of independent freelance journalism and its potential for future growth due to lower entry costs and easier ways to reach an audience, facilitated by innovative publishing and payment solutions, which canshould nevertheless ensure a decent remuneration with the aim of improveing the economic situation ofor freelance professionals;
Amendment 215 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. UCalls on the Commission to ensure that initiatives and support measures to safeguard and promote media freedom and pluralism cover all media, including the publishing sector; underlines the added value of including the media sector in media and information literacy initiatives;
Amendment 231 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Acknowledges that the existing creation and distribution models in the European audiovisual sector are largely based on territorial exclusivity, and ownership of intellectual property rights by independent producers and creatorsRecalls the utmost importance of territorial exclusivity for the sustainability of the audiovisual sector; notes that ownership of intellectual property rights is held by authors, performers and independent and integrated producers in Europe;
Amendment 233 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Calls at the same time to noticeably enhance European audiences by making content available across EU- borders on the basis of contractual freedom, such as through more comprehensive and efficient use of systems for extended collective licensing, where possible; a proactive offer of legal alternatives to access content in the whole EU that also remunerate creators and internalize the fact that progressive digitization is increasingly dissolving national borders is overdue in order to push back piracy;
Amendment 234 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. In this regard, welcomes Action 7 of the Media and Audiovisual Action Plan and is of the view that targeted measures to support co- production, translation, subtitling and dubbing and co-distribution could contribute to increasinge the availability of diverse European audiovisual content; in this regard, recognises the value of the work made by professionals translators of audio-visual works. Salutes the setting up of a EU Stakeholder dialogue on geo- blocking and calls for concrete proposals to further facilitate public access to cultural goods throughout Europe, while taking into account the special characteristics of the sector for its medium and long term sustainability and the effects that the pandemic has produced in the cultural and creative sector industries;
Amendment 243 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Underlines that video on demand (VOD) platformservices and other innovations are reshaping the audiovisual media landscape, and by extension creating challenges and also opportunities for incumbent players; notes that in many respects, an irreversible transformation is under way; encourages the sector’s legacy players to enter new markets and embrace innovative business models;
Amendment 250 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Emphasizes the central role played by media to shape society’s perceptions, ideas, attitudes, and behaviour; Stresses the importance of fostering European media talents including through the development of new mentoring programmes and campaigns on diversity in front and behind the camera to improve representation of women and disadvantaged groups in society and encourage them to consider media careers;
Amendment 254 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21 b. Acknowledges that the environmental impact of the audio-visual sector is significant and there is a strong need to implement common tools and green standards to make the sector climate neutral; therefore, welcomes Action 6 of the Media and Audio-visual Action Plan, which should be able to support the development and sharing of best practices encompassing the whole value chain; highlights that such Action should also facilitate international collaborations in greening practices; underlines that environmental sustainability can be a key factor and asset in making the industry more competitive and more attractive to investment;
Amendment 260 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. SAcknowledges the important role that media play in shifting behaviours by developing environmental sensitivity; stresses the importance of reducing the audiovisualmedia sector’s carbon footprint, especially at the production stage, which accounts for most CO2 emissionfrom the production to the consumption stage, as consumer devices are one of the major sources of emissions in the lifecycle of contents; notes that digital and other solutions such as virtual audiovisual production techniques can facilitate this reduction; believes that the current MFF provides a unique opportunity for funding greening projects and reaching net zero emissions within this decade;
Amendment 269 #
2021/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Considers that increased financing for digitisation and promoting the availability of Europe’s audiovisual and film heritage is necessary in order to make it more accessiblof Europe’s audiovisual and film heritage is necessary in order to increase accessibility to wider audiences and also for its preservation and restoration; calls on the Commission to promote and facilitate exchanges and capacity building among professionals in the field of film restoration and preservation; calls for enhanced support to and protection of independent SMEs, which, through their specific business model, play a pivotal role in safeguarding Europe's rich and diverse audiovisual heritage;
Amendment 1 #
2021/2009(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines the need to ensure that inclusion and, diversity, equal opportunities and access are at the core of the implementation of Erasmus+, one of the EU’s most successful programmes so far; regrets the differentat only 17% of the overall numbers of learners reached by the Programme in 2014-2020 were learners with special needs and/or fewer opportunities1a; highlights the need to further broaden the definitions and categoriesinterpretation of learners with special needs and/or fewer opportunities1 across Member States and the lack2a, adding an additional focus on age; stresses the difficulties in accessing to and monitoring of reliable data onregarding the profiles of the beneficiaries; reached by the Programme; therefore, believes that an instrument should be developed to monitor whether and how participants from vulnerable and disadvantaged groups are being reached by the programme; _________________ 1 Term used in Article 23(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 on Erasmus+. a Inclusion measures within Erasmus+ programme 2014-2020, European Implementation Assessment 2a Erasmus+ Inclusion and Diversity Strategy in the field of Youth, European Commission, 2014
Amendment 5 #
2021/2009(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that Erasmus+ should support stakeholders’ and programme participants’ internationalisation plans that remove physical, psychological, social, socioeconomic, linguistic and other types of barriers to learning mobility and that offer qualitative support, including reinforced mentoringship, for participants from underrepresented groups and/or with specific needs before, during and after a period abroad;
Amendment 6 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
— having regard to the Interinstitutional Proclamation on the European Pillar of Social Rights, 13 December 2017, (2017/C 428/09),
Amendment 7 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 b (new)
Citation 5 b (new)
— having regard to the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions ‘The European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan’, 4 March 2021, COM(2021)102,
Amendment 8 #
2021/2009(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Draws attention to the under- resourcing and understaffing of Erasmus+ national agencies and national authorities and the insufficient efforts to reduce administrative barriers to mobility and ensure that diversity and inclusion are at the core of the programme;; underlines that national agencies have a crucial role in ensuring that projects are as inclusive and diverse as possible; therefore, believes that all national agencies should appoint an inclusion and diversity officer to reach out to learners with special needs and/or fewer opportunities and increase their levels of information and awareness about the opportunities in place and how access them as well as to provide them with advice regarding possible difficulties they may experience during their Erasmus+ programme, such as delayed reimbursements2 or any obstacles caused by external and contingency factors such as the COVID-19 crisis3 ; stresses that a supportive approach to beneficiaries with special needs and/or fewer opportunities is key to help removing barriers preventing their full participation to the Programme; _________________ 2 As seen from Petition 2466/13. 3 As seen from Petition 0125/21.
Amendment 8 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 c (new)
Citation 5 c (new)
— having regard to the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions ‘Union of Equality: Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030’, 3 March 2021, COM(2021)101,
Amendment 9 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 d (new)
Citation 5 d (new)
— having regard to the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions ‘A union of equality: EU anti- racism action plan 2020-2025’, 18 September 2020, COM(2020)565,
Amendment 10 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 e (new)
Citation 5 e (new)
— having regard to the Resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on ‘Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’, 25 September 2015, A/RES/70/1,
Amendment 12 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas providing equal opportunities for all is, especially in the field of education and training, and must continue to be, inherent to the fundamental values of the European Union, and whereas people from all backgrounds and walks of life should be able to benefit from Erasmus+;
Amendment 13 #
2021/2009(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that Erasmus+ should encourage stakeholders to share their expertise at an institutional level, learn from each other, build administrative capacity andin view of fostering inclusion and diversity; welcomes, in this sense, specific efforts to support cooperation between different stakeholders and to develop and implement inclusive policies that seek to integrate children and young people from migrant backgrounds into education; considers, however, that these efforts should be expanded in the field of higher education;
Amendment 13 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas providing equal opportunities for all is, and must continue to be, inherent to the fundamental values of the European Union, and whereas people from all backgrounds and walks of life should be able to benefit fully and equally from Erasmus+;
Amendment 17 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas the effects of the COVID- 19 pandemic severely impacted on the education sector as a whole, further exacerbating pre-existing inequalities in access to education and making effective inclusion measures even more relevant and urgent;
Amendment 18 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
B b. whereas a high-level of ambitions for the future of education are well captured by the UN SDGs, in particular by Target 5, under Goal 4, which aims at eliminating all discriminations and ensure equal access to all levels of education and vocational training for vulnerable groups, including persons with disabilities;
Amendment 19 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas no harmonised and mandatory inclusion strategy was established at European level for the Erasmus+ programme and these shortcomings significantly limit the impact of inclusion measures within the programme;
Amendment 22 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas physical mobility enables immersion in, and optimum interaction with, other cultures, and whereas virtual exchanges and learning are a valuableshould only be envisaged as complementary to physical mobility, butecause do not provide the same experience;
Amendment 24 #
2021/2009(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to develop an integrated and coherent approach to inclusion within the different EU programmes for youth and education, including European Solidarity Corps and ESF+; welcomes the Commission’s proposal for the 2022 as European Year of Youth and considers this proposal as an opportunity to develop such integrated approach; calls on the Commission to look closely at the possibility of combining the Erasmus+ and Interrail programmes5 , and thus foster more equality and inclusion; _________________ 5 As called for in Petition 0681/2021.
Amendment 26 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the experience of mobility offered by Erasmus+ can be a transformative experience for participants, and can positively influence their self- confidence, openness, critical thinking, personal and professional development, employability and well-being;
Amendment 27 #
2021/2009(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Amendment 28 #
2021/2009(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. CStresses that national policy- making regarding learners with special needs and/or fewer opportunities should be further stimulated; calls on the Member States to launch and support Erasmus+ projects to attract participants with disabilities and learners from vulnerable and disadvantaged groups to their countries;
Amendment 39 #
2021/2009(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to properly address the lack of familiarity with the Erasmus+ programme, information barriers, obstacles to the application process, adequate support services abroad and the challenges relating to the portability of grants faced by persons with disabilities and other participants from vulnerable and disadvantaged groups, including ethnic groups;
Amendment 43 #
2021/2009(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes, in this regard, the Commission’s approach to promotingrecent adoption by the Commission of the framework to increase diversity and inclusionveness in the current Erasmus+ programme. as well as in the current European Solidarity Corps; calls on the Commission to closely monitor the future implementation of this framework at national level;
Amendment 45 #
2021/2009(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 10 – subparagraph 1 (new)
12. Underlines that, despite the fact that Erasmus+ 2014-2020 has been evaluated as more coherent, effective and more aligned with emerging needs, there is still a strong need to make the Programme more inclusive, able to reach out to more vulnerable and disadvantaged people and to facilitate the participation of smaller- size organizations;
Amendment 45 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the crucial need for adapted funding and grants, such as pre- financing and lump sums, as financial barriers continue to be one of the biggest obstacles faced by people with fewer opportunities in Erasmus+; in this regard, stresses the need to apply flexible rules in the support of additional expenses for participants with fewer opportunities or from disadvantaged backgrounds and to provide sufficient financial amount to cover their needs;
Amendment 56 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Urges the Commission to make sure that existing digital tools are working properly and at full extent and to tackle without delay the serious persistent issues related to Erasmus+ IT tools, which significantly hamper not only the participation of smaller organisations and people with fewer opportunities, but also the participation of all kinds of beneficiaries; with regard to the newly introduced IT tools, which should make the whole experience of mobility smoother, calls on the Commission to sufficiently test them on a large scale before their implementation;
Amendment 63 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Acknowledges the role of teachers, youth workers and staffassociations as the driving forces behind participating institutions in raising awareness of the programme, in informing and supporting future learners, and identifying people with fewer opportunities, and notes that without them, most participants with fewer opportunities would not be able to take part; calls on the Commission, the Member States and national agencies to value and acknowledge their often voluntary work, to support them by facilitating their own mobility and to provide them with adequate funding, while accompanying participants with fewer opportunities and offering them specific training adapted to their needs;
Amendment 64 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Stresses that the presence of women in the last programme period of the Erasmus continues to be higher; welcomes the development of Erasmus projects related to and focused on improving gender equality and the inclusion of women in all sectors of education, especially in STEAM disciplines; calls on the European Commission and Member States to continue to support and develop measures, projects and actions that take advantage of the high presence of women in the programme to give visibility to gender equality;
Amendment 65 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Stresses the importance of the Erasmus+ programme in promoting the values of tolerance, respect for cultural, sexual, social, religious and ethnic diversity; welcomes the projects that promote and raise awareness of sexual diversity and encourage respect for LGBTIQ+ collective; calls on the Commission to improve synergies and create real links between the EU LGBTIQ Equality Strategy and the Erasmus+ programme;
Amendment 70 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the need for the Commission, the Member States and national agencies to provide better support for grassroots organisations, including smaller ones, in all areas, particularly in the outermost regions and rural areas, and to ensure that resources and projects are distributed fairly in each Member State;
Amendment 79 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Asks all national agencies to organise targeted information campaigns, both online and offline, and to appoint dedicated inclusion and diversity officers in order to reach out directly to learners with special needs and/or fewer opportunities; in this regard, calls also on those organisations that were selected to implement Erasmus+ actions to designate dedicated contact persons for people with fewer opportunities to be informed and accompanied as needed; and recalls that information on support services for people with special needs must be clear, up-to- date, complete and easy to access;
Amendment 95 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Regrets the lack of reliable data on the participation of people with fewer opportunities in the Erasmus+ programme; in this regard, highlights a dearth of qualitative data on criteria such as participants’ social and ethnic background, as well as gender, that could help to shed further light as to which groups inclusion measures should target; underlines the need to gather and monitor a critical mass of reliable data in order to create a management and steering tool for inclusion measures, using methods which respect privacy and the protection of personal data and do not add undue administrative burdens for organisations and participants;
Amendment 105 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Acknowledges that for participants with fewer opportunities language barrier turns out to be particularly severe, therefore calls for targeted and group specific support for language learning in preparation of mobility and insists that this support should not be limited to online courses;
Amendment 107 #
2021/2009(INI)
14. Requests the Commission and the Member States to ensure that all relevant information regarding Erasmus+ is accessible to persons with disabilities, in particular through adapted and barrier-free online tools; recalls that planning and evaluation processes should be barrier- free; welcomes the establishment of ‘Erasmus Days’ and stresses the importance of the role of former Erasmus+ participants and alumni networks in promoting the programme widely;
Amendment 115 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to use the European Year of Youth and related events to promote the opportunitiesWith the aim of ensuring that the European Year of Youth is impactful and effectively improves living and learning conditions and democratic participation of young people in Europe, calls on the Commission and the Member States to use the Year and related events to better inform all young people about opportunities made available to them in application of public policies at EU, national, regional and local levels, including those offered by the Erasmus+ programme;
Amendment 119 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Recalls the importance of ensuring automatic recognition of qualification’s and learning periods in the context of the European Education Area as a complementary and paramount tool to make inclusion measures within Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps fully effective;
Amendment 120 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the Commission’s recent adoption of the 2021-2027 framework of measures aimed at increasing diversity and inclusion in the current Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps programmes, but nevertheless calls on the Commission to closely monitor the future national implementation of this framework and to inform the Parliament on annual basis; highlights that the full implementation of a dedicated framework of inclusion measures can serve as a useful experience and reference for other EU programmes that have a direct impact on citizens’ life such as Creative Europe and CERV;
Amendment 124 #
2021/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Calls for an increase of the 2023 budget to be dedicated to the full implementation of inclusion measures in Erasmus + and the European Solidarity Corps and, in particular, to test the effect of pre-financing, lump sums and higher support grants on the participation rate of people with fewer opportunities or from disadvantaged backgrounds;
Amendment 5 #
2021/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recognises the paramount importance of ‘intangible assets’ and intellectual property (IP)-intensive industries in the economic recovery and resilience of the EU in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic; underlines the need to protect these by lawwith adequate and enhanced legal protection, allowing creators to benefit from their intellectual property rights (IPRs);
Amendment 9 #
2021/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Underlines that the cultural and creative sectors were already characterised by fragile organisational structures and working practices before Covid-19 and that, among other factors, the (not well protected) IP-based revenue models contributed significantly to this situation1a; _________________ 1aIDEA Consult, Goethe-Institut, Amann S. and Heinsius J. 2021, Research for CULT Committee – Cultural and creative sectors in post-Covid-19 Europe: crisis effects and policy recommendations, European Parliament, Policy Department for Structural and Cohesion Policies, Brussels
Amendment 12 #
2021/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Notes that the cultural and creative sectors are suffering the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic, as protective measures have led to an existential loss of revenue for artists and cultural creators; acknowledges that artists' remuneration is often unstable and uncertain, it comes from different sources such as contracts, public grants and subsidies, which renders their income highly unpredictable, leaves them in precarious situations and weakens their resilience; points out that IPRs are an essential source of revenue for the cultural and creative sectors, providing artists and cultural creators with economic independence and social security through assured, ongoing income;
Amendment 14 #
2021/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. regrets the refusal, in the framework of the ongoing negotiations for the modernisation of the EU-Chile Association Agreement, of granting exclusive protection to flagship EU geographical indications, in particular in the wine sector; calls on the Commission to further enhance the protection of Intellectual Property Rights, notably Geographical Indications, in all EU trade agreements;
Amendment 18 #
2021/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Recognises that online piracy leads to considerable economic losses to the European cultural and creative sectors which ultimately results in less investment in creative and journalistic content and sports to the detriment of cultural diversity and ultimately the European consumer;
Amendment 19 #
2021/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1 d. Acknowledges that IPRs protection encourages the creative, inventive and innovative activity, hence providing for the largest number of people the benefit of such activity; notes that such activity requires the recognition of the creators, namely, the inventors, innovators and authors, and makes it possible for them to obtain a compensation for their creative endeavours; champions the right of the creator, whether it be an individual or a legal entity, to prevent others from benefiting from the exploitation of creations without consent and without compensation to the creator; reminds that failure to do so encourages counterfeiting and piracy;
Amendment 20 #
2021/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Asks the Member States to ensure that companies from the cultural and creative sectors, especially content producers, are encouraged to acquire IPRs on their creations and improve their position in competitive markets; outlines that companies who own IPRs have 20 % higher revenue, improving their ability to access previously untapped highly competitive markets1 ; points out that employees also increasingly benefit from a high level of protection, as IPR-owning companies pay wages that are on average 19% higher than firms that do not own IPR2a; is therefore concerned that only approximately 9 % of SMEs own IPRs; welcomes, therefore, the IP vouchers, the IP-Scan and other initiatives of the Commission and the EUIPO to help SMEs make the most of their IP and asks the Commission to consider to launch similar initiatives for all kind of IP assets; _________________ 1 European Union Intellectual Property Office Observatory, ‘Impact of intellectual property rights intensive industries in the European Union’, IP Contribution, four EU-wide studies on the contribution of intellectual property rights (IPRs) to the EU economy, 2021. https://euipo.europa.eu/ohimportal/en/web/ observatory/ip-contribution#. 2aEuropean Union Intellectual Property Office Observatory, ‘Impact of intellectual property rights intensive industries in the European Union’, IP Contribution, four EU-wide studies on the contribution of intellectual property rights (IPRs) to the EU economy, 2021. https://euipo.europa.eu/ohimportal/en/we b/observatory/ip-contribution#.
Amendment 24 #
2021/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Notes that the number of national patent filings is higher than the number of European patent filings in the majority of the Member States; asks the Commission to evaluate if the cost related to the European patent filings and its protection have an impact on this preference, in particular for SMEs;
Amendment 27 #
2021/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights the challenges that SMEs face in acquiring IPRs and notes with concern the fragmentation of the European IP system, in particular the need for parallel litigations in multiple EU countries; calls for the process to become more streamlined and straightforward and for SMEs to be equipped with accurate information to facilitate the IPR acquisition process and to be informed of the benefits of IPRs for their commercial competitiveness; stresses the need for concrete measures to improve information and advice, which must be adequately funded and provide a low-threshold service for SMEs;
Amendment 33 #
2021/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the Commission’s commitment to support the full and timely transposition of the two copyright framework directives; notes that the Commission is putting special emphasis on the implementation of Article 17 of the Copyright Directive2 and strongly supports its plans for issuing implementation guidelines for Member States; emphasises that the implementation should be carried out by Member States without delay; urges Member States to quickly and completely transpose the directives into their national legislation by reflecting the agreement achieved at EU level; _________________ 2Directive (EU) 2019/790 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 on copyright and related rights in the Digital Single Market and amending Directives 96/9/EC and 2001/29/EC, OJ L 130, 17.5.2019, p. 92.
Amendment 41 #
2021/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights the ongoing problems faced by creators, artists, producers and cultural sector workers with regard to copyright and related rights; notes with great concern that they continue to be pressured into unfavourable contracts, giving up the rights to their intellectual property without receiving just remuneration for their creative work; points out, that a EUIPO study published in 2019 shows losses caused by piracy of illegal streaming of content might lead to lost jobs in the cultural and creative sectors and significant loss of public revenues and that providers of copyright- infringing IPTV subscriptions are estimated to have generated EUR 941.7 million of annual unlawful revenue in 2018; stresses that Member States must ensure that sufficient protection is put in place to prevent loss of IPRs by authors, creators, artists, producers and cultural sector workers across the EU. 5a. _________________ 5ahttps://euipo.europa.eu/tunnel- web/secure/webdav/guest/document_libra ry/observatory/documents/reports/2019_Il legal_IPTV_in_the_European_Union/201 9_Illegal_IPTV_in_the_European_Union _Full_en.pdf
Amendment 44 #
2021/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Regrets the significant use of the Internet for the distribution of pirated content and IPR-infringing services and welcomes the proposal of the Commission for a Digital Services Act on the basis of the principle that "what is illegal offline is illegal online" and to establish a robust framework to counter those IPR infringements, with an immediately take down following a notice and action procedure, to avoid reappearance of pirated content; highlights the fact that proactive measures from intermediaries would contribute enormously to the fight against piracy and that AI and blockchain could play an important role in detecting piracy and enforcing IPR; supports, therefore, the use of new technologies to combat IP infringements, and welcomes publications produced by the EUIPO Observatory;
Amendment 13 #
2021/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Stresses its previous position calling for a specific chapter on trade and gender equality and women’s empowerment, in the upcoming modernisation of the EU Chile Association agreement; observes with interest the progress made on a trade and gender chapter in the negotiations and calls for a swift conclusion in 2021;
Amendment 44 #
2021/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Welcomes the Commission’s commitment to table binding measures on pay transparency which can be a useful tool to detect gaps and discrimination within the same sector and bridge the gender pay gap; regrets nonetheless the delay in publishing this proposal and asks the Commission to put forward the proposal as soon as possible building on examples like the one on Switzerland with public procurement policy;
Amendment 54 #
2021/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Notes that e-commerce has a potential to connect more female entrepreneurs with international markets; however, calls for the Commission to support women in adopting new technologies such as blockchain that due to its peer-to-peer nature, anonymity and efficiency can help certain women to overcome some discriminatory legal and cultural barriers to trade, improve their access to finance and help them to integrate in global value chains;
Amendment 61 #
2021/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to ensure that sufficient resources are available to promote the core value of gender equality in its trade and investment policies and to ensure that the secretariats of the EU institutions responsible for trade policy and negotiations have the knowledge and technical capacity to incorporate the gender perspective. in the entire process of trade negotiations and policy formulation, by appointing gender focal points
Amendment 65 #
2021/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Is convinced that sharing best practices between the EU and organisations active in researching and promoting women economic empowerment such as ILO, ITC, UNCTAD, World Bank and creation of networks involving academia, CSOs and other stakeholders is indispensable for achieving results; stresses in this context also the role of parliaments; calls on the Commission to ensure that sufficient resources are available to promote the core value of gender equality also in its trade and investment policies and to ensure that the secretariats of the EU institutions responsible for trade policy and negotiations have the knowledge and technical capacity to incorporate the gender perspective in the entire process of trade negotiations and policy formulation;
Amendment 67 #
2021/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Welcomes ISO International Workshop Agreement (ISO/IWA 34) on global definitions related to women’s entrepreneurship (with an aim to facilitate policymaking, data collection and access to capacity building, finance, and markets for women's economic empowerment);
Amendment 21 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
Amendment 24 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Digital skills, basic and advanced, are essential to reinforce the collective resilience of the Union’s society. Digital skills should be considered a core competence for all teachers, educators and instructors. High-quality specialised digital skills training should be available to all teachers and other staff in education and training establishments as soon as possible, with a particular focus on in- service upskilling for older teachers and teachers with disabilities, enabling all teachers and pedagogical staff to use, adapt and create digital learning content and teaching methods, and to pass on basic digital skills in their daily work. Digitally empowered and capable citizens will be able to take advantage of the opportunities of the Digital Decade. Moreover, digital training and education should support a workforce in which people can acquire specialised digital skills to get quality jobs and rewarding careers in much greater numbers than today, with convergence between women and men. In addition, an essential enabler for taking advantage of the benefits of digitisation, for further technological developments and for Europe’s digital leadership is a sustainable digital infrastructure for connectivity, microelectronics and the ability to process vast data. Excellent and secure connectivity for everybody and everywhere in Europe including in rural and remote areas40 is needed. Societal needs for upload and download bandwidth are constantly growing. By 2030, networks with gigabit speeds should become available aton affordable and accessible conditions for all those who need or wish such capacity. While there are currently large disparities in prices in EU Member States for communications facilities and mobile data services, by 2030 high-speed mobile data networks should be available for all in all EU Member States, in rural and urban areas, at affordable and accessible conditions40a. Moreover, microprocessors which are already today at the start of most of the key, strategic value chains are expected to be in even higher demand in the future, in particular the most innovative ones. Climate neutral highly secure edge node guaranteeing access to data services with low latency wherever businesses are located and quantum capacity are also expected to be critical enablers. _________________ 40 Long-term Vision for the EU’s Rural Areas., COM(2021) 345 final. 40a Eurostat 2020, How communication prices vary across the EU, https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/product s-eurostat-news/-/ddn-20201221-1
Amendment 31 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
Amendment 48 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
Amendment 70 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) create sufficient financial, technical and human capacity in education and training establishments by 2025 in order to meet the 2030 digital skills targets; achieve gender balance in the number of female and male ICT students by 2030 in order to achieve gender balance in the number of ICT specialists as soon as possible;
Amendment 105 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) by 2025 at least 80% and by 2030 at least 90% of all teachers and other teaching staff in vocational education and training have sufficient digital skills to incorporate digital technologies into their daily teaching and to pass on basic digital skills;
Amendment 106 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a b (new)
(ab) internet connectivity, including gigabit connectivity, is ensured in all schools and in particular in rural areas, especially with regard to internet access and the availability of necessary and modern digital equipment and services, including high-speed wi-fi and secure digital tools, such as digital learning platforms for collaboration and communication, digital libraries and digital applications, such as office and design or graphics applications.
Amendment 111 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
1a. In order to achieve the digital education targets for a digitally skilled population and sufficiently highly skilled digital professionals, the Union institutions and the Member States shall cooperate in coordination with social partners and carry out all necessary measures and financial and infrastructure-related investments, such as: (a) doubling the number of annual study places in ICT programmes at universities and promoting vocational training in order to achieve a significant increase in vocational training place provision in this field; (b) providing the necessary capacity to achieve those targets, in particular by appropriately equipping vocational training centres, schools and universities in terms of human resources, technical facilities and in-service digital upskilling provision for teaching staff.
Amendment 113 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
(a) all European households are covered by a Gigabit network, with all populated areas covered by 5G networks, and can access those networks on affordable and accessible terms;
Amendment 134 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 6 a (new)
(6a) The Commission shall make the information and indicators relating to these objectives publicly available on a dedicated website, in a transparent and easily understandable manner, when they have been received from the Member States, so that, where possible, progress towards realising the objectives can be tracked by means of intuitive charts.
Amendment 151 #
2021/0293(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 23 a (new)
Article 23 a (new)
Article 23a Synergies with other Union programmes and policies in the field of education and training No budget resources from existing Union programmes in the field of education and training, in particular the Erasmus+ programme, shall be used for new actions set out in this policy programme without additional budget resources being made available for that purpose.
Amendment 21 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Increases the budget for “Multimedia actions” by EUR 2,2 million and creates a reserve of EUR 5 million, in order to encourage the Commission to provide more stability and predictability for radio networks covering EU affairs with funding covering at least two years; calls, however, for this reserve not to penalise the partnerships concluded by the Commission with other partners for the provision of quality European information, in the framework of "Multimedia actions"; affirms in particular its support for the editorial partnership concluded with Euronews in this perspective; furthermore, splits the existing budget line into its four components, for enhanced budgetary scrutiny.
Amendment 106 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) AI systems could produce adverse outcomes to health and safety of persons, in particular when such systems operate as components of products. Consistently with the objectives of Union harmonisation legislation to facilitate the free movement of products in the internal market and to ensure that only safe and otherwise compliant products find their way into the market, it is important that the safety risks that may be generated by a product as a whole due to its digital components, including AI systems, are duly prevented and mitigated. For instance, increasingly autonomous robots, whether in the context of manufacturing or personal assistance and care should be able to safely operate and performs their functions in complex environments. Similarly, in the health sector where the stakes for life and health are particularly high, increasingly sophisticated diagnostics systems and systems supporting human decisions should be reliable and accurate. The extent of the adverse impact caused by the AI system on the fundamental rights protected by the Charter is of particular relevance when classifying an AI system as high-risk. Those rights include the right to human dignity, respect for private and family life, protection of personal data, freedom of expression and information, freedom of assembly and of association, and non- discrimination, right to education, consumer protection, workers’ rights. Special attention should be paid to gender equality, rights of persons with disabilities, right to an effective remedy and to a fair trial, right of defence and the presumption of innocence, right to good administration, protection of intellectual property rights and ensuring cultural diversity. In addition to those rights, it is important to highlight that children have specific rights as enshrined in Article 24 of the EU Charter and in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (further elaborated in the UNCRC General Comment No. 25 as regards the digital environment), both of which require consideration of the children’s vulnerabilities and provision of such protection and care as necessary for their well-being. The fundamental right to a high level of environmental protection enshrined in the Charter and implemented in Union policies should also be considered when assessing the severity of the harm that an AI system can cause, including in relation to the health and safety of persons or to the environment, due to the extraction and consumption of natural resources, waste and the carbon footprint.
Amendment 115 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
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 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, developed and used, such systems may violate the right to education and training as well as the rights to gender equality and to not to be discriminated against and perpetuate historical patterns of discrimination. Finally, education is also a social learning process therefore, the use of artificial intelligence systems must not replace the fundamental role of teachers in education.
Amendment 264 #
2021/0106(COD)
(a) AI systems intended to be used for the purpose of determining access or assigning natural persons to educational and vocational training institutions or of determining the study program or areas of study to be followed by students;
Amendment 266 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
3 a. AI systems intended to be used for monitoring and detecting prohibited behaviour of students during tests at education and training institutions
Amendment 3 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)
Citation 17 a (new)
— whereas in its Resolution of June 7th 2007 on the social status of artists, Parliament already explicitly called on Member States to develop or implement a legal and institutional framework for creative artistic activity through the adoption or application of a number of coherent and comprehensive measures in respect of contracts, social security, sickness insurance, direct and indirect taxation and compliance with European rules;
Amendment 7 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas in its resolution of September 2020 on the cultural recovery of Europe, Parliament underlined again the need to improve the working conditions of cultural and creative workers and urged the Commission to establish a European framework for working conditions in the cultural and creative sectors and industries (CCSI);
Amendment 16 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the CCSI mainly comprise of micro, small and medium-sized organisations and enterprises (SMEs), and self-employed and freelance professionals and entrepreneurs, who often draw on irregular and mixed incomes from different sources;
Amendment 19 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas self-employment is higher (33%) in the cultural and creative sector sector than in employment for the total economy (14%) and cultural and artistic workers are more likely to work part-time which leads to challenges in accessing support measures, safety nets and reduces their overall resilience;
Amendment 21 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
B b. whereas in some Member States certain cultural and creative professionals do not enjoy any legal status at all;
Amendment 22 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
B c. whereas the overall situation in the artistic and cultural work is characterized by intermittence, heterogeneity and instability and it is often not fairly paid or sufficiently protected;
Amendment 24 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the containment measures taken by the Member States affected the CCSI more than any other sector; whereas the CCSI experienced losses in turnover of over 30 % for 2020 – a cumulative loss of EUR 199 billion – with the music and performing arts sectors experiin response to the COVID-19 pandemic across the Union have severely undermined the fragile cultural and creative ecosystem, thus endangering the cultural and artistic creation and expression and weakencing losses of 75 % and 90 % respectively8 ; _________________ 8Ernst & Young, Rebuilding Europe: The cultural and creative economy before and after the COVID-19 crisis, January 2021.the invaluable contribution of arts and culture on our wellbeing, cultural diversity, social cohesion, democracy and more;
Amendment 26 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas culture is an ecosystem that not only generates high economic value (representing 4.4 % of EU GDP in terms of total turnover and employing around 7.6 million people), but also has a substantial social impact, contributing to democratic, sustainable, free and inclusive societies and reflecting and strengthening our European diversity, values, history, freedoms and way of lifeonly through a strong European framework for working conditions in the CCSI can we uphold the rights and values enshrined in Article 17 TFEU and Articles 11, 13, 15, 22, 23, 27, 28, 31 and 34 od the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union;
Amendment 31 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the development of the European framework for working conditions in the CCSI will require coordination with EU policies on employment, competition, the internal market, social policy, fundamental rights and equality, and copyright, and funding for culture, as well as permanent monitoring of the progress of Member States on improving working conditions in the CCSI and sharing best practices among them;
Amendment 37 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas since Parliament’s call for improvements to the situation of artists in its resolution of June 2007, no progress has been made and, moreover, the situation has deteriorated and thus most of its demands remain validhave become urgent;
Amendment 49 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the ongoing impact of the pandemic has made it impossible for cultural and creative workers to carry out their jobs and generated uncertainty over future prospects that couldare already causeing professionals to leave the sector, which will have a long-lasting effect on the composition and diversity of the European CCSI as a whole and discourage young people and professionals from vulnerable backgrounds from working in these industriesectors;
Amendment 52 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas themany Member States enacted substantial emergency measures to help the CCSI to survive the crisis; whereas, however, this support was not available to somevaried greatly among Member States and was not always suitable for all CCSIs, whereas the support was not available to several categories of cultural workers and artists on account of their particular working status and as such was not sufficient to ensure sustainable working conditions and it increased the gaps between the situation of artists and cultural professionals; whereas collective management organisations have proven a crucial role providing first emergency funds and solidarity schemes from the very start of the pandemic;
Amendment 58 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
I a. whereas cross-border mobility remains an essential component of artists and cultural workers' careers, however, most of the current funding instruments supporting mobility do not sufficiently stimulate environmentally and socially sustainable mobility and hinder work-life balance of artists and cultural professionals;
Amendment 64 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas several Member States have specific legislation in place providing a special status for artists to guarantee them access to social benefits; whereas, however, this legislation varies considerably between the Member States, which can hinder the mutual recognition of the status of artists and cross-border collaboration and mobility thereby creating barriers to cultural and artistic creation, expression and free movement;
Amendment 66 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
K a. whereas funding support for CCSI varies greatly between Member States, in terms of budgets' size, guiding priorities and values, which contributes to further divergence on the sustainability of careers of cultural workers accros countries and hinders inclusivity, sustainability and balance of cross-border collaboration and mobility;
Amendment 70 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas artists tend to have atypical work patterns and often lack proper social security protection, notably in cross-border contexts, which often leads to their exclusionand cultural workers tend to engage in atypical work patterns due to the nature of the sector itself and are often subjected to insecure working arrangements impeding their access to full social security protection and excluding them from pension and unemployment payments;
Amendment 76 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas artists’ remuneration is often unstable and uncertain, it comes from different sources such as contracts, royalties, grants and subsidies, which renders their income highly unpredictable, leaves them in precarious situations and weakens their resilience;
Amendment 78 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)
Recital M a (new)
M a. whereas artists and cultural professionals from minority groups (women, young people, representatives of ethnic and geographic minorities, people with vulnerable socio-economic background, people with disabilities, representatives of LGBTIQ+) have lesser access to artistic and cultural careers, fewer possibilities to develop long-term careers in the sector and are hit the hardest by the consequences of the pandemic;
Amendment 82 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. whereas the lack ofobstacles to collective bargaining for self-employed artists further serves to undermine their position on the labour market and leads to a lack of adequate social protections and a long- term negative effect on their position and security; whereas collective management of authors rights is an important element for the remuneration of creators ensuring their continuous remuneration and they should protect creators from unfair practices of large and dominant media and streaming platform companies;
Amendment 86 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
O. whereas cross-border mobility is an essential part of an artist’s work but is often hampered by bureaucratic procedures, a lack of clear information and myriad administrative rules and requirements across the Member States, notably as regards to social protection and taxation, whereas these barriers to cross- border cultural mobility undermine the principle of free movement and jeopardise the proper functioning of Schengen;
Amendment 89 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
Recital P
P. whereas public grants are considered the most vital and effective form of financial support for the CCSI, but are often insufficient, difficult to access for those who need them most or inaccessible to some categories of artists and cultural workers due to the nature of the criteria in accessing it;
Amendment 97 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
Recital Q
Q. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted artists’ dependence on public and private short-term financial support and mid-term project based support and this has displayed the overall structural difficulties in the sector;
Amendment 104 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
Recital R
R. whereas access to finance remains the maina challenge for individual artists and micro- organisations, who are often ineligible for loans and bank guarantees and are highly dependentthus increasing the importance of access and availability onf public and private grants and subsidies available to all;
Amendment 105 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
Recital S
S. whereas many of the private investors and public funders have scaled back their financial support for cultural projects during the crisis, especially those with cross- border dimension during the crisis which has once again demonstrated the importance of wide public sector support and the need for public investment in the sector in order to diminish gaps and disparities, as well as the importance of increasing direct European support to counterbalance this fall in funding;
Amendment 108 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital S a (new)
Recital S a (new)
S a. whereas the sector is still facing gender gaps and disparities as women are under-represented in key creative roles and face additional challenges such as lack of access, gender pay gap, obstacles to representation and visibility; whereas these challenges also affect certain ethnic groups ad people with vulnerable socio- economic background and people with disabilities, whereas these groups are hit the hardest by the consequences of the pandemic; whereas women, ethnic minorities and LGBTIQ+ artists are more often targets of attacks and are more vulnerable to restrictions;
Amendment 122 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Urges the Commission and the Member States to recognise the fundamental role of culture for society, the well-being of EU citizensintrinsic value of culture, as well as the fundamental role of culture for society, its progress and development, our well-being and the economy, and to translate this recognition into continuous financial and structural support;
Amendment 136 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to recognise the European added value of cross-border cooperation and to eliminate barriers to sustainable, balanced and inclusive cross-border mobility in the EU;
Amendment 139 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to enhance and strengthen its commitment and activities to build opportunities for artists and cultural workers, provide workers in the CCSI with clear information and guidelines on mobility opportunities and revise administrative requirements in all Member States, including on visas, taxation, social security and access to training, with a view on simplifying and unifying access to all aforementioned;
Amendment 146 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the establishment of mobility information points to provide assistance to artists and recommends thatcalls on all Member States to establish one;
Amendment 153 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Member States to transpose Directive (EU) 2019/790 on copyright in the digital single market with a strong focus on protection of cultural and creative works and those creating them, and, in particular, to guarantee fair and proportionate remuneration for authors and performers; calls on the Commission to closely monitor effective implementation of these key principles; Notes that the Directive (EU) 2019/790 has the potential to bring a fair balance between creators and content sharing platforms in the digital market by providing new liability rules on platforms, and the obligation for all intermediaries and contractual partners to ensure fair and proportionate remuneration;
Amendment 172 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the Commission’s inception impact assessment and ongoingrecent public consultation on collective bargaining agreements, which is designed to deffor self-employed, which is examining the possibility of removineg the scompe of application of EU competition rules in order to remove obstactition law obstacle to collective bargaining for self-employed, urges in this regard that the Commission take the broadest possibles and improve working conditions throughpproach, in order to ensure access to collective bargaining on behalf offor all solo -self-employed workers in the CCSI;, including artists and cultural workers; encourages national governments and social partners to ensure their full representation in collective bargaining to improve their working conditions and ensure their fair and proportionate remuneration,
Amendment 181 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. UnderlinReiterates the urgent need to improve the working conditions in the CCSI; encourages the Member States to utilise upward convergence to and calls on the Commission to propose a European Status of the Artists establishing minimum standards for artists and cultural workers in relation to working conditions and social security, unemployment, social protection and pension schemes; Welcomes, in this regard, the forthcoming OMC discussions between the Member States on the status of artists as a first step in this direction;
Amendment 186 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 202 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Urges the Member States to fulfil their obligation to defend and respect artistic freedom in order to uphold the fundamental right to freedom of expression and sanction those continuously oppressing it, and ensure that EU citizens can freely enjoy and consume artistic creations;
Amendment 213 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Member States to reconsiderensure access to basiccomprehensive social protection for artists, regardless of their employment status, gender, ethnic background or social status;
Amendment 214 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Amendment 224 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Member States to increase their support to the CCSI through strengthening the public investment and encourageing and promoteing private investment in the CCSI;
Amendment 228 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Calls on the Member States to diversify the sources of support to CCSI and ensure no financial cuts and diminishing of existing funds will be implemented as the sector is still struggling with the aftermath of the last cuts;
Amendment 236 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Reiterates its call on the Commission and the Member States to include culture in the national recovery and resilience plans and to earmark at least 2 % of the budget envelope of the Recovery and Resilience Facility to culture; Is concerned by indications that submitted Plans appear to earmark a lower %; Calls on the Commission to publish data on amounts and purpose of funds earmarked in the Plans to ensure transparency and facilitate democratic oversight;
Amendment 247 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to support the short-term recovery of the CCSI and to reinforce these sectors by providing fair and structured support to all CCSIs, as well as bolster the resilience and competitiveness of these industriesectors in the long term in order to tackle any major crises as effectively as possible in the future;
Amendment 253 #
2020/2261(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Amendment 622 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Points out that the Mediterranean Diet, inscribed by UNESCO in 2010 in the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, is known as a healthy and balanced diet with a high nutritional, social and cultural value based on respect for the territory and biodiversity, which guarantees the conservation and development of traditional and artisanal activities related to sustainable fishing and agriculture and plays a protective role in the primary and secondary prevention of the main chronic degenerative diseases;
Amendment 908 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises the importance of recognising the significant impact of unsustainable production practices in agriculture, and especially animalimal farming and food production on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and land use; stresses the need to enhance natural carbon sinks and reduce agricultural emissions of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide, in particular in the feed and livestock sectors; acknowledges that healthy animals require less natural resource inputs like feed and water and that effective management practices of livestock can lead to a 30% decrease in GHG emissions1a; recognises anaerobic digestion and composting as an effective solution to recycle organic waste materials and prevent GHG emissions, while producing renewable energy, enabling reuse of nutrients and carbon, thus improving soil fertility; calls for regulatory measures and targets to ensure progressive reductions in all GHG emissions in these sectors; _________________ 1aFAO, "Mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions in livestock production" (2013)
Amendment 1092 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the notion of rewardefforts made by European farmers and food producers, in particular SMEs, in order to reduce their climate and environmental impact and stresses the importance to reward production models improving carbon sequestration in soils; stresses, however, that intensive and industrial agriculture and farming models with negative impacts on biodiversity should not receive climate funding or be incentivisedbe incentivised through climate funding; calls for the proposals to be in line with the environmental objectives and the ‘do no harm’ principle of the Green Deal;
Amendment 1236 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for CAP National Strategic Plans to ensure adequate financial support and incentives to promote new, innovative, digital and ecological ‘green’ business models for agriculture and artisanal food production, notably through fostering short supply chains and quality food production, as well as adopting innovative cultivation techniques with the aim of reducing inputs per unit of product and restoring soil fertility;
Amendment 1656 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls for measures to reduce the burden that highly processed foods with high salt, sugar and fat content place on public health; regrets that the introduction of nutrient profiles is greatly delayed and stresses that a robust set of nutrient profiles must be developed tostresses that a robust set of initiatives must be developed to promote healthier diets by enhanced consumer food and nutrition education, and restrict or prohibit the use of false nutritional claims on foods high in fats, sugars and/or salt; calls for a mandatoryharmonised EU-wide front- of- pack nutrition labelling system based on independent scienceable to provide exhaustive and nutrient-specific information, based on independent science and on the reference intakes of the average consumer, without misleading and influencing purchasing choices, as provided by Regulation (EU)1169/2011;
Amendment 1698 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Notes that healthy products, including food, may contain natural or synthetic ingredients, which have different impacts on the environment and the health of consumers. Calls for the introduction of mandatory labelling schemes for healthy products, indicating whether an ingredient is of synthetic origin when obtained by a chemical synthesis, especially in the case natural equivalents exist;
Amendment 1756 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the fact that the strategy rightly recognises the role and influence of the food environment in shaping consumption patterns and the need to make it easier for consumers to choose healthy and sustainable diets; reiterates the importance of promoting sustainable diets by raising consumer awareness of the impacts of consumption patterns and providing information on diets that are better for human health and have a lower environmental footprint; underlines that food prices must send the right signal to consumers; welcomes, therefore, the strategy’s objective that the healthy and sustainable choice should become the most affordable one, while recognising the need to properly reward farmers and food producers for the social, economic and environmental added value they create by complying with the objectives of the strategy;
Amendment 1872 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Highlights the recognition in the strategy that Europeans’ diets are not in line with recommendations for healthy eating, and that a population-wide shift in consumption patterns is needed towards more healthy andfood, with the right balance between plant-based foods and less red andmeat, less processed meatproducts, sugars, salt, and fats, which will also benefit the environment; emphasises that EU-wide guidelines for sustainable and healthy diets, taking into account the cultural and regional diversity of European foods and diets, would bring clarity to consumers on what constitutes a healthy and sustainable diet and inform Member States’ own efforts to integrate sustainability elements in national dietary advice; calls on the Commission to develop such guidelines and specific actions to effectively promote healthy, balanced and varied diets, which include also an increased consumption of plant- based dieproducts;
Amendment 2059 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. WelcomesRegrets that the proposed revision of EU rules on date marking is not accompanied by a comprehensive revision of rules on the distribution of food stuffs, with the objectives of identifying and eliminating potential barriers to waste reduction, promoting efficiency as well as boosting competition and innovation; stresses that any change to date marking rules should be science based and should improve the use of date marking by actors in the food chain and its understanding by consumers, in particular ‘best before’ labelling, while at the same time not undermining food safety or quality;
Amendment 2 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4
Citation 4
— having regard to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and specifically to its target 4,
Amendment 5 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
— having regard to the Commission communication of 17 January 2018 entitled ‘Building a stronger Europe: the role of youth, education and culture policies’,
Amendment 6 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 b (new)
Citation 8 b (new)
Amendment 7 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 c (new)
Citation 8 c (new)
— having regard to the Commission proposal of 17 January 2018 for a Council Recommendation on Promoting common values, inclusive education, and the European dimension of teaching (COM(2018)0023),
Amendment 8 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 d (new)
Citation 8 d (new)
— having regard to the Commission proposal of 17 January 2018 for a Council Recommendation on Key Competences for Lifelong Learning (COM(2018)0024),
Amendment 10 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 f (new)
Citation 8 f (new)
— having regard to Council Recommendation of 22 May 2018 on Key Competences for Lifelong Learning (2018/C 189/01),
Amendment 11 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 g (new)
Citation 8 g (new)
Amendment 12 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 h (new)
Citation 8 h (new)
— having regard to the Commission proposal of 22 May 2018 for a Council Recommendation on High Quality Early Childhood Education and Care Systems (COM(2018)0271),
Amendment 13 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 i (new)
Citation 8 i (new)
— having regard to the Commission proposal of 22 May 2018 for a Council Recommendation on a comprehensive approach to the teaching and learning of languages (COM(2018)0272),
Amendment 14 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 j (new)
Citation 8 j (new)
— having regard to Council Recommendation of 26 November 2018 on promoting automatic mutual recognition of higher education and upper secondary education diplomas and the outcomes of learning periods abroad (2018/C 444/01),
Amendment 15 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 k (new)
Citation 8 k (new)
— having regard to Council Recommendation of 22 May 2019 on High Quality Early Childhood Education and Care Systems (2019/C 189/02),
Amendment 16 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 l (new)
Citation 8 l (new)
— having regard to Council Recommendation of 22 May 2019 on a comprehensive approach to the teaching and learning of languages (2019/C 189/03),
Amendment 17 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 m (new)
Citation 8 m (new)
— having regard to the Council Conclusion of 17 May 2021 on equity and inclusion in education and training in order to promote educational success for all (8693/21),
Amendment 18 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 n (new)
Citation 8 n (new)
— having regard to the Council Conclusions of 17 May 2021 on the European Universities initiative – Bridging higher education, research, innovation and society: Paving the way for a new dimension in European higher education (8658/21),
Amendment 19 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
— having regard to the first Principal of the European Pillar of Social Rights,
Amendment 24 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 a (new)
Citation 11 a (new)
— having regard to the 2020 study ‘Towards a European Education – Critical perspectives on challenges ahead’,
Amendment 29 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU single market and other EU policies have contributed to the natural development of a European educational space, historically underpinned by the traditions of European humanismeducation is a fundamental right and everyone has to have access to vocational and continuous training; and everyone has the right to quality, accessible, affordable and inclusive education, training and lifelong learning in view of their integral personal development;
Amendment 32 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas a European educational space, historically underpinned by the traditions of European humanism has developed in a fragmented manner over time;
Amendment 36 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the ultimate goal is buildingof this initiative is to establish a bottom-up European Education Area with common European policy objectives, requiring existing obstacles to be removed, European tools to be utilised and supporting policies at national and European levels to be developed;
Amendment 37 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas education needs to be conceptualised broadly as ‘lifelong learning’, ranging from pre-primary to tertiary education, including non-formal and informal modes, and being aimed at acquiring transversal skills in order to maintain and acquire skills that enable them to develop to their fullest potential personally and professionally, to participate fully in society and successfully manage the transition into the labour market;
Amendment 45 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the realities of educational infrastructure, expertise and resources vary within and across Member States and between different levels and types of education, and whereas those differences have become further pronounced during the COVID-19 pandemic;
Amendment 52 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas Parliament has called on Member States to prioritise investments in education and training, valuing education spending as an investment in our common future, in order to have a more sustainable, digital and socially cohesive society;
Amendment 55 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas progress has been made in building a European Higher Education Area, arising from the long-term efforts of the Bologna Process, and using it as a reference to learn from the mistakes made in its implementation;
Amendment 58 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas Member States have not fullyfailed to achieved the objectives and benchmarks of the Education and Training 2020 (ET 2020) framework, in particular the aims of enhancing equitable and quality education, reducing the rate of early leavers from education and training, and bringing the share of 15-year-olds who are under-skilled in reading, mathematics and science below 15 %;
Amendment 62 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
H a. whereas Member States have not fully achieved the requirement of the 2021 Council Recommendation on the Validation of Non-formal and Informal Learning;
Amendment 64 #
Amendment 65 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises the importance of quality, accessible, affordable and inclusive education and that the European Education Area (EEA) initiative should provide more and better opportunities for every single European citizen to study, train and work abroad, and cultivate an environment where skills and diplomas are recognised and valued throughout Europe; welcomes the Council Conclusions on equity and inclusion in education and training in order to promote educational success for all and urges Member States to implement the recommendations included therein;
Amendment 74 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers education a driver for European economic and social prosperity, and for ensuring that the EU is a globally competitive player ands key to achieve personal and social advancement, well-being, to foster European citizenship and a sense of common belonging. Education is also a driver for sustainable and technological progress and for ensuring that the EU is leading the green and digital transitions;
Amendment 80 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Underlines the need to further strengthen European cooperation on education to develop common approaches and answers to common challenges;
Amendment 81 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for the numerous opportunities for ‘European added value’ afforded through education to be seized, especially through mobility and the sharing of best practices, with the Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps programmes playing a particularly important role, continuing the increase in its budget and number of participants; emphasizes, in this respect, the importance of increasing opportunities for young people in informal and non-formal learning as well as in vocational education and training;
Amendment 85 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2
Subheading 2
Bridging institutional and stakeholder approaches
Amendment 87 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Takes note of the variety of visions of, and approaches to, an EEA, which express a common wish to provide a new impetus for the ‘European project’, taking education as the cornerstone for its achievement;
Amendment 95 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Cautions thatWelcomes the Commission’s proposals are still mainlys a strategic outline rather than a concrete policy roadmap, and thus suggests setting clear priorities and realistic deadlines for the actions that should be adopted, including clearly defined interim deliverablesfor a comprehensive policy roadmap, calls on the Member States to set clear priorities and realistic deadlines for implementing the different building blocks to achieve a true European Education Area by 2025 without any further delay;
Amendment 97 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the Council’s response to the Commission’s proposals, in particular its focus on the importance of vocational education and training (VET) and lifelong learning opportunities; underlines, in this respect, the importance of creating different flexible and modular pathways to learning to enable learners to combine and build on different learning experiences and opportunities;
Amendment 103 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Considers the importance of fostering a whole-school approach to the European Education Area; calls therefore on the Commission to cooperate closely with all relevant actors to find innovative ways to place the learner at the centre of the learning process with a view to developing education systems and programmes which foster the transversal, social and sustainable skills needed to face future challenges; invites the Commission to consult student associations, pedagogical support experts, care givers to learners with special needs and other relevant stakeholders in developing the European Universities and the Centres of Vocational Excellence;
Amendment 114 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Highlights inclusivenesson as a central dimension of an EEA and a prerequisite for achieving quality education for all, ensuring that no talent is left behindlearner is left behind, irrespectively of geographical, financial, structural, socio-economic, or physical barriers, of neuro-typical or cognitive differences, ethnic background, or legal status;
Amendment 122 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Supports the use of quantitative indicators and benchmarks, especially by means of the European Semester process, to allow the continuous comparison and monitoring of Member States’ progress towards common objectives and to incentivise further policy actions, while at the same time reiterating the need for supplementary qualitative indicators and benchmarks;
Amendment 125 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to set and achieve ambitious and realistic targets, without reducing those previously envisaged;
Amendment 126 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13 b. Calls for achieving the objective that all young Europeans completing upper secondary education have a sufficient knowledge of two languages in addition to their mother tongue;
Amendment 127 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)
Paragraph 13 c (new)
13 c. Calls for the Council's benchmarks for the proportion of low achievers and early school leavers to be made more ambitious by 2025, reducing the first benchmark from the current 15% to 10% and the second from the current 10% to 5%;
Amendment 128 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 d (new)
Paragraph 13 d (new)
13 d. Calls on Member States to invest at least 10% of their gross domestic product in education in order to enable the implementation and achievement of a new European Education Area and to invest in the future of their people;
Amendment 129 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 e (new)
Paragraph 13 e (new)
13 e. Calls on the Commission and Member States to monitor the achievement of the target set by the European Skills Agenda to achieve 50% of the adult population participating in learning activities by 2025;
Amendment 132 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls for synergies between the EEA, the European Research Area and the European Higher Education Area to be created and exploited and for a further strengthening of the Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, European Solidarity Corps, Digital Europe, and Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values programmes for the benefit of all teachers and learners;
Amendment 161 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Calls on the Commission to develop tools to allow Member States to implement the Council's recommendation on a comprehensive approach to the teaching and learning of languages, and to monitor progress made in this area since the adoption of this recommendation; in this respect, calls on the Member States to collect comparable data on language learning;
Amendment 166 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Calls on the Commission to establish a European Online University platform consisting of an online hub with content about the available online programmes in the European Universities, digital resources for higher education, available scholarships and EU funds for education and an online community of educators and learners sharing experiences and best practices on digital and online education at university level;
Amendment 168 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Amendment 169 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 c (new)
Paragraph 19 c (new)
19 c. Underlines the importance of Member States and European Union being able to guarantee, especially in early childhood, even in a COVID-19 context, that students have access to in- person learning, since it is this type of teaching that ensures the acquisition of the skills that will allow them to progress throughout their lives: personal relationships, study skills, empathy, cooperation, etc;
Amendment 170 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 d (new)
Paragraph 19 d (new)
19 d. Calls Member States to professionalise early childhood education and care staff in order to properly recognise and value their work, which is indispensable for the education of children;
Amendment 174 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission and Member States to facilitate the expansion ofintegrate automatic mutual recognition of learning outcomes and study periods abroad, including in VET and HVET in their educational systems;
Amendment 178 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Reiterates the importance of the recognition of vocational education and training and calls on the Member States which have not yet done so to implement correctly and fully the Council Recommendation and the European Skills Agenda on the Member States;
Amendment 179 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20 b. Underlines that early school leavers still represent around 10% of young people in the EU and only 83% have completed upper secondary education; calls on the Commission to set more ambitious targets for early school leavers, and to consider measures to improve support in this field;
Amendment 181 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 c (new)
Paragraph 20 c (new)
20 c. Asks for recognition of non-formal and informal learning and for equipping young people with soft and life skills, such as 'learning to learn' competences, because of the importance of these skills for personal development: personal relationships, study skills, empathy, cooperation, etc;
Amendment 182 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 d (new)
Paragraph 20 d (new)
20 d. Calls on Member States to include and promote educational content to support the ecological transition and raise pupils' awareness of the Green Deal; calls on the Council to include detailed content and detailed implementation guides in its forthcoming Recommendation on education for environmental sustainability foreseen for 2021;
Amendment 183 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 e (new)
Paragraph 20 e (new)
20 e. Calls on the Member States to include culture and arts in education curricula, establishing synergies with Creative Europe;
Amendment 184 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 f (new)
Paragraph 20 f (new)
Amendment 185 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 g (new)
Paragraph 20 g (new)
20 g. Calls on the Commission to support Member States in fighting gender stereotypes and discrimination, in improving gender diversity, cultural diversity and ethnic diversity, and in eliminating all forms of harassment, discrimination and violent misconducts; highlights, in this respect, the need to change mind sets and to reduce cultural tolerance of sexism and sexual harassment through introducing educational programmes and materials, including textbooks and debates on this topic in schools;
Amendment 186 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 h (new)
Paragraph 20 h (new)
20 h. Calls on the Commission to support Member States in fighting bullying and cyber-bullying, through the creation of good practices at EU level and the development of guidelines to effectively tackle bullying; stresses the need to raise public awareness of the potential risks online and calls for an appropriate role for basic cyber safety in school curricula;
Amendment 187 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to establish a concrete European Education Area Strategic Framework 2030 (EEASF 2030) by the end ofmid 2022 with a comprehensive steering, monitoring and evaluation mechanism, in line with the first Principle of the European Pillar of Social Rights and the UN Sustainable Development Goal 4 to ‘ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all’;
Amendment 201 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24 a. Believes that this initiative on a new European Education Area is a good opportunity to review the competences of the European Union in training and education; calls for the possibility of a revision of the European Union treaties to review these competences, in order to have a global vision and to grant greater support to achieve quality education throughout the European territory;
Amendment 213 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26 a. Welcomes the Council’s recognition of citizenship education’s key role in fostering democratic attitudes; stresses the need to familiarise learners with the European integration process, the institutions and policies of the EU, the rights emerging from EU citizenship and how to actively participate in the EU’s democratic processes; calls on the Commission to develop an indicative common curriculum on EU citizenship in order to foster a better understanding, among others, of the functioning of the EU, of the existing EU participatory mechanisms, of the histories and cultures of Member States, their European rights and obligations, as well as objective and critical thinking on the benefits of the European Union; considers that more investment is needed in training and capacity building programmes for educators on citizenship education;
Amendment 214 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 b (new)
Paragraph 26 b (new)
26 b. Asks the Commission to explore the establishment of a European Agency for Citizenship education in charge of improving access to and the quality of citizenship education in all EU member states and support the development of a European dimension of citizenship education, for all age groups, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds;
Amendment 215 #
2020/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Stresses the need to familiarise learners with the European integration process, the institutions and policies of the EU, the rights emerging from EU citizenship and how to actively participate in the EU’s democratic processesCalls on the Commission to develop a comprehensive European strategy on citizenship education in view of the risk posed to our democracies by national populism, online disinformation and the polarising social tensions in Europe and abroad; believes that such a strategy should notably focus on shared EU democratic values and principles; believes that this strategy should enhance citizens’ understanding of the EU decision-making process and of EU policies and should raise awareness of the benefits, rights and obligations of EU citizenship;
Amendment 8 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Welcomes the Commission’s planned mid-term review of the Digital Education Action Plan; remains convinced that the Plan needs a clearer governance and coordination structure, involving the European Parliament, to monitor developments and performance on an ongoing basis; urges the Commission to better integrate digital education into the European Semester exercise;
Amendment 14 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the EU should include among its prioritises digital literacy and competencies in its cohesion policy for 2021 and beyond, with a focus on supporting teachers and the heads of education institutionseducational community as a whole in implementing digital education throughout curricula and on sharing best practices and know-how, without creatavoiding additional administrative or financial burdens; considers that education should be focused on practical skills for the future and be based on a long-term and comprehensive analysis of labour market needpolicy should help citizens to be prepared for an increasingly data-based economy, and to develop their ability to take part in the digital transformation and further shape democratic societies; welcomes the Commission’s proposal to develop a common European skills database;
Amendment 20 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights the urgent need to close the EU’s digital skills gap and considers that enhanced graduate tracking and labour marketskills, competences, qualifications and occupations data sharing will be invaluable tools to achieve this end; stresses the importance of fully abiding by EU rules on personal data protection when using these tools;
Amendment 26 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Stresses that platforms are more and more used in schools across the EU and are becoming essential tools to prepare lessons as well as to communicate with parents; in this respect, considers that the use of children’s data should be limited to educational purposes and under no circumstances derive in commercial use; calls on the European Commission and the Member States to support and contribute to the development and the strengthening of secure, user friendly, accessible and EU-based teaching platforms;
Amendment 30 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Highlights the opportunity to increase mobility in the European Education Area through the use of digital education and data; underlines the importance of automatic mutual recognition of diplomas at all levels of education and of learning periods abroad; calls therefore on the promotion of the European Qualification Framework and the development of the European Student Card in order to include all learners;
Amendment 33 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that the implementation of the European data strategy should take account of the specific needs of vulnerable groups; recalls that almost 100 million persons with disabilities in the EU are facing particular challenges in accessing digital tools and quality education; calls on the Member States to make every effort to ensure that persons with disabilities and persons from disadvantaged backgrounds have full access to digital tools and infrastructure in order to harness the full potential of digitalisation and prevent a widening of gaps between different parts of society in terms of access to digital education;
Amendment 39 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to explore the potential merits and scope of creating a common European data space for the cCultural and cCreative iSectors and Industryies at large; believes that the digitalisation of cultural heritage could be useful and beneficial in a wide variety of ways, by for instance facilitating physical protection and preservation or enabling three-dimensional virtual applications which could be suitable for a number of sectors, including tourism; calls for the development of a common European data space on cultural heritage, which could be built on the basis of the Europeana Digital Service Infrastructure and should be accessible to all parts of society.
Amendment 41 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Calls on the EU to lead the way in the field of AI, both in the public and the private sector; highlights the opportunity given by the use of AI in education; stresses that any new legislation in the field must be observant of fundamental rights, including the right to protection of privacy and personal data, and contribute to set high ethical standards;
Amendment 44 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Points out the need to support research programmes and networks through the use of data and digital innovation; underlines the necessity to train, hire and retain talents in Europe to address and accompany digital transition; stresses that access to such jobs and curricula needs to be gender-balanced;
Amendment 46 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7 c. Underlines the existence of a gender gap in the digital sector, both in the education and therefore in the employment fields; encourages the use of data to close such gap and develop targeted policies that promote gender equality in digital education and careers; notes that encouraging and supporting the participation of girls and women to science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) education and careers should be an important part of such policies;
Amendment 47 #
2020/2217(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 d (new)
Paragraph 7 d (new)
7 d. Stresses that the use of data is increasingly important for European Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries in order to remain relevant and sustainable on a competitive and globalised market; notes that lack of competition in Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries could affect cultural diversity, pluralism of views and access to information, all of which are essential elements of democracy; calls on the Commission to consider ex-ante rules for dominant digital companies as well as for closed ecosystems exercising a gatekeeping activity to address these effects.
Amendment 2 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that AI should be developed, deployed and used in a fair and ethical manner with a human centric approach and with due respect for Union values and principles, human rights, freedom of expression and information, the right to privacy, data protection, non- discrimination, media freedom and pluralism and cultural diversity; underlines that the legal framework on AI requires the strict consideration of fundamental rights, ethical aspects and legal safeguards in order to protect our democratic societies and citizens as users and consumers of AI systems; emphasises that transparency and independent oversight are crucial in order to avoid all forms of abuse and to ensure the rule of law;
Amendment 9 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Recalls that the digital future of Europe must be socially inclusive and must leave no one behind; expresses, in this respect, concerns about the discrepancies in access to information, education and jobs created by the digital gap; reiterates its call on the Commission and the Member States to diligently address this gap including through adequate investments in infrastructure, equipment and resources, as well as the implementation and assessment of the Digital Education Action Plan;
Amendment 15 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the crucial importance of a coherent visregulation at Union level in order to achieve a genuine digital single market within an AI-powerassisted society that would fully benefit uscitizens as users and consumers;
Amendment 19 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Emphasises the potential of AI- technologies for cultural and creative sectors and industries, from better audience management, outreach and engagement to assisted content curation revalorising cultural archives, as well as assisted fact-checking and data journalism; stresses further the potential of AI-based tools such as text-to-speech and speech-to-text, automated subtitling and translation to enhance access to culture, information and education for vulnerable groups such as visually and hearing impaired people;
Amendment 25 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Deplores the omission of culture from AI strategies and policy recommendations at both national and Union level; stresses the need to set up a clear legal framework that prioritisesfor an ethical, sustainable and socially responsible AI that prioritises creativity and access to culture in order to bring the Union to the forefront of AI-driven innovation and, value creation worldwide and to maximise its benefits, while assessing its potential risks for society;
Amendment 34 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that the transposition of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) into national law is crucial to achieving a genuine digital single market; urges the Member States that have not yet done so to complete the transposition as soon as possible; stresses that the future Digital Services Act (DSA) and, the Digital Markets Act (DMA) as well as any future regulation on AI, with particular regard to the cultural and creative sectors, should be in line with the principles and obligations of the AVMSD;
Amendment 43 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that AI can be an effective tool for enforcing the rules on online content, such as identifying illegal content or fake news, through automated content filtering,, disinformation or fake news and can also be used to implement the ‘notice, take down and stay down’ mechanisms; stresses, however, that AI may pose challenges to fundamental rights, in particular freedom of expression, as well as access to information, cultural diversity and media pluralism and recalls in this regard, the need for AI to respect fundamental rights and Union law when developed, deployed and used in the Union; emphasises that human intervention is necessary to filter out disinformation in order to avoid inappropriate removals e.g. when humour or irony are expressed, since AI-systems cannot evaluate the context;
Amendment 55 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls, therefore, for a balanced approach between the deployment of automated enforcement and fundamental rights,human- centric and careful approach towards automated decision-making, by all means respectful and protective of fundamental rights and ethical aspects, and which is in line with the applicable regulatory framework, such as the AVMSD, the Copyright Directive and the future DSA.DSA package;
Amendment 57 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Recalls the urgent need for fairer competition for CCSIs online services in Europe in order to counter the networking and concentration effects of the data market that tend to unfairly benefit large digital companies; welcomes, in that respect, the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA) Commission proposals of 15 December 2020 that should help to further shape the digital future of Europe.
Amendment 20 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that alle importance of reviewing democratic means of participation for citizens mustso that these entail an open and transparent process that takes an inclusive, participatory and well- balanced approach to citizens and stakeholderrepresentative associations; as well as identifying current gaps; believes that dialogue between decision- makers and organised civil society should be organised in such a way that the diversity of our societies is fully reflected;
Amendment 27 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Calls on the Commission to present a proposal for an Interinstitutional Agreement on civil dialogue based on article 11.2 TEU stating that institutions shall maintain an open, transparent and regular dialogue with representative associations and civil society;
Amendment 38 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Believes that citizen’s participation implies the development of an array of tools ranging from consultation to deliberation, as well as the development of structured permanent dialogue at EU level and at national level on EU issues with citizens and civil society organisations representing citizens;
Amendment 57 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. SAffirms that quality education, and particularly citizenship education, is one of the pillars of democracy; stresses that civic education and learning about the EU is key to improve European democracy and the future of the Union, enabling EU citizens to make informed choices; calls on the Commission to develop an indicative common curriculum on EU learning in order to foster objective and critical thinking on the benefits of the European Uncitizenship in order to foster a better understanding, among others, of the functioning of the EU, of the existing EU participatory mechanisms, of the histories and cultures of Member States, their European rights and obligations, as well as objective and critical thinking on the benefits of the European Union; considers that more investment is needed in training and capacity building programmes for educators on citizenship education;
Amendment 71 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Recalls that the right of education is the first principle of the European Pillar of Social rights, including the right to education to fully participate in social life, believes that to this end citizenship education covering the national and European level must be ensured;
Amendment 72 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5 d. Calls on the EU and national governments to increase its investment in formal and informal civic education, on active citizenship and democratic competences;
Amendment 77 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines the right of citizens to have access to reliable and factual information on the European Union, its policies and decision-making processes; recognises the need to establish adiversify access to neutral, independent and informative common European news centreand the value of existing European media outlets, available in all of the EU’s official languages; calls for downstream feedback, fact-checking and moderation in relation to disinformation to be introduced into the functioning of online platforms.;
Amendment 81 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Welcomes the European Democracy Action Plan (EDAP) objective to improve citizens’ participation in democratic systems through informed decision-making; emphasises the need to ensure youth participation and civic engagement of people from disadvantaged backgrounds under Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity; welcomes the announced measures in the EDAP to strengthen media freedom, freedom of expression and quality journalism, looks forward to the Commission’s proposals for practical and efficient tools to better secure the safety of journalists, which are all too often subject to threats and undue intimidation, thereby limiting citizen’s right to information, notes with concern the lack of specific proposals to ensure artistic freedom and grant protection to censored and prosecuted artists and invites the Commission to further develop this area under the DEAP;
Amendment 87 #
2020/2201(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6 c. Calls on the Commission to include meaningful participation of citizens and civil society organisations in the Conference on the future of Europe, considers that to this end, proper methodologies and tailored tools enabling deep engagement and understanding of the topics debated are crucial, in particular in its European dimension;
Amendment 163 #
2020/2135(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Insists that greater attention be devoted to accessible teacher training as the plan is rolled out so as to ensure that teachers and educators 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 and tutors in distance learning and calls for them to be given special training and support mechanisms; notes that more than half of European education systems include digital skills as an interdisciplinary subject already from primary school, also providing the opportunity for these skills to become a compulsory subject in its own right including for assessment of student learning, insists, therefore, on the need to pay more attention to teacher training during the various stages of implementation of the Plan, so as to ensure that they not only possess digital skills, but can also teach them; to this end, encourages investments in specialisation courses in digital teaching skills for both teachers and IT professionals aspiring to teaching;
Amendment 1 #
2020/2133(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Welcomes the commitment taken by the European Commission before the European Parliament for the establishment of an independent EU ethics body;
Amendment 44 #
2020/2133(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Underlines the need to review and align relevant EU legislation and codes of conduct, requiring full transparency on employment or projects taken up by high- ranking and senior officials of EU institutions and agencies, including after leaving public office;
Amendment 48 #
2020/2133(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines the important role that the European Ombudsman plays in ensuring high standards of transparency and integrity in the EU institutions; stresses its key role at monitoring the proper functioning of the European public administration, which should continue after the establishment of the EU ethics body; calls on its Committee on Constitutional Affairs committee to consider and to take into account the experience provided by the European Ombudsman when reflecting on the possible establishment of an independent ethics body; suggests the setting up of an EU interinstitutional working group that is tasked with discussing and formulating recommendations on all aspects related to the subject mattersuch body, which should be holding a clear mandate, and operating at a technical level with a permanent, independent, impartial, collegiate and gender-balanced structure;
Amendment 61 #
2020/2133(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the important role played by Parliament as representative of the citizens of the EU, including in its oversight of the political evaluation of the Commission and other institutions on behalf of the public, as well as to ensure suitability of certain senior positions; recalls that the European Parliament should continue holding this role after the establishment of the EU ethics body;
Amendment 70 #
2020/2133(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 77 #
2020/2133(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines the fact that strengthening the existing procedures on the basis of analysis and evaluation of their effectiveness and public response is generally more effective that the future ethics body should take on the role of the ethics committees operating in the different EU institutions and agencies; and work towards the harmonization of the different interpretations of the norms and terms within the EU institutions, such as “conflict of interest”, to avoid divergences and in pursuit of the clarity that citizens demand the introduo continue growing their trust in the functioning of new the EU institutiones;
Amendment 83 #
2020/2133(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers, as that, from the viewpoint of the committee most directly engaged with the public opinion and public response to the institutions’ transparency and integrity, that the democratic approach and political responsibility remains the strongest control mechanism in any constitutional democracy, as well as in the EU; stresses the need for further strengthening of the democratic accountability mechanisms at EU levele future ethics body should operate in a depoliticised manner and perform in an independent way, to further strengthen and guarantee the highest standards of accountability, transparency and integrity at EU level, to continue growing trust of the citizens in the EU institutions.
Amendment 51 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the disruption caused by the COVID-19 outbreak in the education and training systems across the world is likely unprecedented in contemporary history, with the closure of schools and training institutions affecting 94 % of the global learner population, according to UNESCO; whereas school closures due to the pandemic have deprived vulnerable children of school feeding and nutrition services that are essential to their health;
Amendment 57 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas education plays a key role in breaking the cycle of poverty and in reducing inequalities; whereas the target of SDG 4 is to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all and whereas this is essential for the achievement of other SDGs; whereas culture’s contribution to sustainable development is pointed out in several SDG targets, notably in SDG 4;
Amendment 76 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the pandemic-induced crisis has accelerated the digital transition and the shift towards new learning tools such as remote and blended learning;
Amendment 175 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Urges the Commission to address the specific needs of refugees, upholding the guiding principle of public health networks of leaving no-one behind and refraining from blocking front-line humanitarian workers from having direct contact with the migrants and refugees they serve; stresses the absolute need for equal access to COVID-19 treatment and other health services and safety net programmes for all affected people, regardless of nationality, migrant/refugee status, origin, sex, gender identity or any other characteristic; urges the EU and Member States to create the conditions for children and young people in refugee camps to have access to education, including remote learning options, in particular basic learning;
Amendment 208 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Underlines the role of health education in preventing and alleviating the impact of pandemic outbreaks and in the preparedness for future public health emergencies; highlights the benefits of sport in addressing the physical and mental health consequences of extended confinement and closure of schools;
Amendment 273 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Underlines the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic has led to unprecedented numbers of pupils missing out on months of schooling, constituting a major set-back to efforts in the education sector especially with regard to girls’ and women’s education; urges governments to use school closures only as a measure of last resort in the fight against the pandemic; presses for education to be kept as a spending priority in EU development policy and for due consideration to be given to the social and cultural function of schools; urges governments, in this context, to prioritise support for the most marginalised children and their families, since economic and social inequalities are deeply linked to early school leaving and poor performance from early childhood, jeopardizing employability prospects through adulthood; recommends that EU countries share their approaches to keeping up teaching even in times of crisis and asks the EU and its Member States to exploit the potential of remote and digital learning in their international support programmes so that no child is left without education;
Amendment 278 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls for culture to be considered for its intrinsic value as a fourth standalone, transversal pillar of sustainable development, together with social, economic and environmental dimensions; calls on the EU to integrate cultural sustainability at all levels of development cooperation and to systematically include the cultural dimension in the negotiations for Association Agreements, and in the whole set of its external relations and foreign policy instruments;
Amendment 281 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Points out the need to provide support and recognition to teachers, whose pivotal role in education and in building active citizenship has been further underscored by the pandemic; stresses the necessity to invest in teacher training in order to adequately prepare them for new learning models such as e- learning and blended learning, as a requirement to ensure continued education when in-person learning is compromised;
Amendment 282 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Stresses the role of independent media in promoting cultural diversity and intercultural competences, and the need to strengthen such media as a source of credible information, especially through times of crisis and uncertainty;
Amendment 283 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 c (new)
Paragraph 15 c (new)
Amendment 284 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 d (new)
Paragraph 15 d (new)
15d. Recalls that the share of education in total development aid has fallen steadily over the last decade; calls on the Member States to invest 10% of their official development assistance in education by 2024 and 15% by 2030, including investment in digital education, infrastructure and connectivity, to address the digital gap that exacerbates socioeconomic disadvantages;
Amendment 9 #
2020/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. AStresses the importance of pursuing the objectives of the 2030 Agenda, and the relationship in particular of this resolution with goals 1 “No poverty”, 4 “Quality education” and 13 “Climate action” closer together; in this respect 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;
Amendment 14 #
2020/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. ERecalls the key role of education, in labour market transitions as well as in the human and personal development of citizens, in particular by raising their environmental awareness to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve, climate neutrality by 2050; emphasises that a transition to a more environmentally sustainable society requires skilled workers and believes that just transition funds should cover a strong investment in education, vocational education and training (VET) and retraining;
Amendment 20 #
2020/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – point a (new)
Paragraph 3 – point a (new)
(a) Underlines the need for education and training both in skills related to the ecological and the digital transition, which can help to achieve the goals related to sustainability and digitalization, as well as in soft skills, which can facilitate to change or improve their employment sector;
Amendment 21 #
2020/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – point b (new)
Paragraph 3 – point b (new)
Amendment 28 #
2020/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that a social protection schema is important for a just transition, as it enables workers and their families to meet basic needs, including the provision of both early childhood and long-term education, as well as to feel empowered to engage in lifelong learning actions and move into new jobs and sectors;
Amendment 46 #
2020/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on governments and employsocial partners to invest in programmes and measures to ensure that vulnerable individuals have the skills necessary for a successful transition to a zero-emission economy;
Amendment 21 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 38 a (new)
Citation 38 a (new)
- having regard to the Council conclusions of 15 November 2018 on the Work Plan for Culture 2019-2022 (2018/C 460/10),
Amendment 23 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 38 c (new)
Citation 38 c (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 22 May 2018 on ‘A New European Agenda for Culture’ (COM(2018) 267),
Amendment 24 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 38 d (new)
Citation 38 d (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 14 November 2017 on ‘Strengthening European Identity through Education and Culture’(COM(2017) 673),
Amendment 25 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 38 e (new)
Citation 38 e (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 13 December 2016 on a coherent EU policy for cultural and creative industries (2016/2072(INI)),
Amendment 46 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the Union’s industrial strategy should ensure the correct functioning of the single market, create a level playing field inside and outside EU and ensure easier access to finance, sustainable raw materials, renewable energy and markets, in addition to ensuring appropriate levels of investment, research and innovationvalue chains for low-emission and digital products and technologies in the EU ,appropriate levels of investment, research and innovation, fast and cost-effective deployment of breakthrough technologies, education and skills to boost competitiveness, employment and sustainability; whereas meaningful and relevant changes in education are urgently needed to achieve more inclusive and sustainable development for all, to manage the increasing skills and workforce shortages and to prepare the next generation for the jobs of the future;
Amendment 74 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic and its fallout have created an unprecedented economic downturn in Europe; whereas in this context any future- looking industrial strategy should start by addressing industrial recovery, especially with regards to those sectors hit hardest by the Covid-19-lock-down measures; whereas this recovery should be completely in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement and the European Climate Law;
Amendment 141 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Believes that the new industrial strategy needs to be accompanied by corresponding education initiatives contributing to accelerating the transformation process of our industries and to setting ground for Europe’s industrial future; calls, therefore, on the Commission and the Member States to make massive public investments in education across Europe and to push forward the integration of education policy at EU level;
Amendment 256 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Is of the opinion that the industrial recovery plan should support the most innovative and competitive sectors and help to create new ambitious, sustainable and innovative European industrial projects in line with the Union policy priorities such as the fight against climate change which go hand in hand with the current revision of the guidelines for ‘Important Projects of Common European Interest’ (IPCEI), in order to encourage the emergence of European leaders in strategic industrial sectors that are sustainable, increase the European employment level and are capable of competing on a global scale;
Amendment 320 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – point f a (new)
Paragraph 9 – point f a (new)
Amendment 404 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Highlights the potential of the cultural and creative sectors in driving innovation, acting as catalysts for change in other sectors and stimulating invention and progress; notes that innovative economic sectors increasingly depend on creativity to maintain their competitive advantage; notes, moreover, that with the emergence of progressively complex, creative and intertwined business models, the cultural and creative sectors are increasingly becoming a decisive component of almost every product and service; therefore believes that Europe should build on its creative and cultural assets and calls on the Commission and the Member States to pay sufficient attention to the cultural and creative sectors in the development of a comprehensive, coherent and long-term industrial policy framework, including access to finance and funding programmes;
Amendment 546 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Considers it imperative to digitalise the Union’s industries, including traditional ones and SMEs; calls on the Commission to invest, inter alia, in the data economy, artificial intelligence, creativity, smart production, smart grids, mobility, and resilient and secure very high-speed networks; invites the Commission, in this respect, to assess the effectiveness of co- financed National Tax Credit schemes that could complement or replace traditional ‘on demand’ grants/tender-based support, especially for SMEs; highlights the importance of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Cohesion Fund (CF) in supporting job creation, business competitiveness, economic growth and, sustainable development and the modernisation and improvement of education and training systems;
Amendment 608 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Notes that a competitive industries depend heavily on recruiting and retaining a qualified workforce; notes, furthermore, that in the next five years alone, 120 million Europeans will have to up- or reskill1a;is, however, deeply worried that European education and training systems might not be able to keep pace; calls, therefore, on the Commission and Member States to move forward with the creation of the European Education Area, designed to build a level playing field and to increase the standards in the field of education across Europe, and increase investments in education, skills and life- long learning; _________________ 1a COM(2020)102 final
Amendment 8 #
2020/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recognises that cultural tourism has significant potential to generate growth and jobs in the EU, with as many as four in ten tourists already choosing their destination on the basis of its cultural offering; notes, however, that cultural heritage offerings only recoup a minimal share of the economic value they generate, requiring thus new, alternative and stable sources of funding to continue to serve as the basis for sustainable tourism;
Amendment 15 #
2020/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Believes that cultural tourism can act as catalyst for strengthening the mutual understanding of European citizens by allowing them to discover the differences but also the shared values underpinning an European cultural heritage that is more than the sum of its parts;
Amendment 20 #
2020/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that the existence of cultural heritage sites encourages people to travel and learn about different societies and cultures, thus promoting diversity, cohesion, social inclusion, solidarity and shared citizenship, dialogue and mutual understanding; recalls that 72 % of a survey group aged between 15-24 agree that the presence of cultural heritage can have an influence on their choice of holiday destination; highlights the role that the DiscoverEU initiative can play in this regard; notes, however, that the initiative has not benefited young people equally; calls on the Commission to find ways to better involve young people from socially disadvantaged backgrounds, from rural and remote areas of the Member States, and from Member States without good rail links to other EU countries;
Amendment 41 #
2020/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Insists on the need, without prejudice to the principle of subsidiarity, to develop, promote and supplement the capacities of the Member States in education and training in the field of sustainable tourism;
Amendment 50 #
2020/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Is concerned about the impact on cultural heritage sites of poorly managed tourism and, uncontrolled development; and excessive commodification; urges the Member States to put strong mechanisms in place to prevent unsustainable tourism flows and calls on the Commission to propose concrete measures to preserve and protect cultural heritage in the light of these human-made hazards;
Amendment 59 #
2020/2038(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Highlights the important role that European initiatives can play in encouraging travel to less well-known and less popular destinations and rural areas and low-season travel so a; recommends further efforts to promote sustainability and accessibility in tourism, especially for personsall the more so in view of the current unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing need for physical distancing and discouraging of large public gatherings in cultural sites, especially for the elderly and people with disabilities.
Amendment 4 #
2020/2005(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that traineeships should be understood as a limited period of work practice, which should help young people gain confidence in their capacities and develop work-relevant skills, as well as practical and professional experience, improve their employability and facilitate their transition into regular employment;
Amendment 7 #
2020/2005(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that to facilitate access to regular employment, traineeships should offer a strong and high-quality training or learning content, safeguard adequate working conditions such as a fair payment, fixed working hours, health and social coverage, and should in no case be a substitute for regular jobs or a precondition for a job placement; stresses that prolonged periods of traineeships might have significant negative social security consequences for young people, in particular in terms of pension rights accumulation and access to unemployment benefits;
Amendment 15 #
2020/2005(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Insists that all traineeships should promote inclusiveness, especially with regard to personsyoung people with fewer opportunities; insists that it is crucial to ensure participation in traineeships for persons with disabilities by taking appropriate measures to increase awareness and accessibility; insists that participation in traineeships should also be ensured to young vulnerable people such as migrants and refugees, whose inclusion in society is crucial to their successful integration;
Amendment 22 #
2020/2005(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Underlines that, according to Eurostat, at the beginning of 2020 youth unemployment rate was 14,9 % in the Union, and that the inevitable social effects of the COVID-19 outbreak will acutely impact the Union's labour market, triggering a more severe crisis than the 2008 financial crisis; therefore, the Youth Guarantee should turn into a permanent mechanism properly funded in order to better support youth labour market integration measures;
Amendment 23 #
2020/2005(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Notes that the latest available statistics1a highlight the persistence of a large proportion of unpaid or low-paid traineeships across Europe, which may create an equal access problem into regular employment. According to these data, 59 % of respondents who had concluded a traineeship declared that they had not received any financial compensation for their last experience, whereas of those receiving some form of remuneration, only 53 % considered that the amount received was sufficient to cover basic living costs; _________________ 1aFlash Eurobarometer 378, “The experiences of traineeships in the EU”;
Amendment 24 #
2020/2005(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Notes that the principle of active support for sustainable labour market integration and the commitment to enhance qualifications and skills of young people is a crucial part of the Commission efforts to promote upward convergence in working conditions and that this is the rationale of the European Pillar of Social Rights; therefore, calls on the new Commission to support the proper implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights into concrete actions that would benefit young people across Europe;
Amendment 25 #
2020/2005(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. Calls on the Commission to encourage and support Member States to make use of the European Social Fund+ and the European Regional Development Fund, as well as other European funds for the 2021-2027 programming period to enhance the number and quality of traineeships in the Union;
Amendment 41 #
2020/2005(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. STaking into consideration the strict link between the quality of the traineeship and the employability outcome, calls on the new Commission to put forward an updated proposal for a Council Recommendation on a Quality Framework for Traineeships in order to broaden the scope of the current Quality Framework for Traineeships and cover all types of traineeships; stresses the importance of all key players’ involvement (the social partners, civil society organisations and, in particular, youth organisations) in formulating guidelines and monitoring and evaluating subsequent implementation of the framework.
Amendment 135 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 changed the economic outlook for the years to come in the Union and in the world, calling for an urgent and coordinated response from the Union in order to cope with the enormous economic and social consequences for all Member. The challenges linked to the demographic context, social inclusion and social cohesion have been amplified by COVID-19. The current COVID-19 pandemic as well as the previous economic and financial crisis have shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps Member States to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. Moreover, they have shown that cuts in public spending on education, culture and healthcare are counterproductive to a swift recovery and to build resilient economies and societies. The medium and long-term consequences of the COVID-19 crisis will critically depend on how quickly Member States’ economies will recover from the crisis, which in turn depends on the fiscal space Member States have available to take measures to mitigate the social and economic impact of the crisis, and on the resilience of their economies and public services of general interest. Reforms and investments to address structural weaknesses of the economies and public services of general interest and strengthen their resilience will therefore be essential to set the economies and social life back on a sustainable recovery path and avoid further widening of the divergences in the Union.
Amendment 152 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) The COVID-19 pandemic and the measures taken to mitigate its effects on the economies have had disastrous consequences for the social life in all Member States. Education, cultural activities, tourism and recreation came almost to a standstill. The Union and its Member States should therefore also invest in the recovery and resilience of these sectors and policy areas.
Amendment 153 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 b (new)
Recital 4 b (new)
(4b) Considering that the cultural and creative sectors have been hit particularly hard by the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic due to, amongst other things, the closure of cinemas, theatres and other cultural venues, the sudden stop of ticket sales and low advertisement sales, the Union and its Member States should earmark at least 2% of the Recovery and Resilience Facility for the support of these sectors, which are of utmost importance for the economies, social cohesion, tourism and recreation.
Amendment 154 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 c (new)
Recital 4 c (new)
(4c) The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the fore that our educational systems are not as resilient as they should be. The pandemic has probably caused the most severe disruption to the world’s education and training systems in history, with many pupils and students in the Union having no or little access to remote learning due to a lack of digital equipment, infrastructure and competences, but also due to their vulnerable social status. This situation is threatening a loss of learning for an entire generation of pupils and students, likely to decrease future income levels of the affected generation and to negatively impact labour productivity, growth and competitiveness levels for the Union as a whole. The Union and its Member States should therefore allocate 10% of the Recovery and Resilience Facility for investments in quality and inclusive education and training, educational infrastructure, online and offline, skills and competences.
Amendment 161 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The implementation of reforms contributing to promote social cohesion and to achieve a high degree of resilience of domestic economies, strengthening adjustment capacity and unlocking growth potential are among the Union’s policy priorities. They are therefore crucial to set the recovery on a sustainable path and support the process of upward economic and social convergence. This is even more necessary in the aftermath of the pandemic crisis to pave the way for a swift recovery.
Amendment 171 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Past experiences have shown that investment is often drastically cut during crises. However, it is essential to support investment, public and private, in this particular situation to speed up the recovery, mitigate the effects of the pandemic on social inclusion and cohesion and strengthen long- term growth potential. Investing in green and digital technologies, capacities and processes aimed at assisting clean energy transition, boosting energy efficiency in housing and other key sectors of the economic are important to achieve sustainable growth and help create jobs. It will also help make the Union more resilient and less dependent by diversifying key supply chains. However, it is equally important to invest in education, culture and other public services of general interest in order to promote social inclusion and social cohesion, to prepare the citizens for the future needs of our labour markets, to equip them with the necessary skills and competences and to give them new opportunities.
Amendment 200 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Currently, no instrument foresees direct financial support linked to the achievement of results and to implementation of reforms and public investments of the Member States in response to challenges identified in the European Semester, and with a view to having a lasting impact on the productivity and resilience of the economy and public services of the Member States.
Amendment 270 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In order to implement these overall objectives, relevant actions will be identified during the Facility’s preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. Also, due attention should be paid to the impact of the national plans submitted under this Regulation on fostering not only the green transition, but also the digital transformation, including the promotion of digital education, skills and competences. They will both play a priority role in relaunching and modernising our economy.
Amendment 321 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The Facility’s general objective should be the promotion of economic, social and territorial cohesion. For that purpose, it should contribute to improving the resilience and adjustment capacity of the Member States, mitigating the social and economic impact of the crisis, and supporting the green and digital transitions aimed at achieving a climate neutral Europe by 2050, thereby restoring the growth potential of the economies of the Union in the aftermath of the crisis, fostering public services, employment creation and to promoting sustainable growth.
Amendment 344 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, with the national reform programmes, the national energy and climate plans, the just transition plans, and the partnership agreements and operational programmes adopted under the Union funds. To boost actions that fall within the priorities of the European Green Deal and the Digital Agenda, the plan should also set out measures that are relevant for the green and digital transitions. Furthermore, the plan should set out measures in the areas of education and culture, which contribute considerably to economic and social resilience. The measures should enable a swift deliver of targets, objectives and contributions set out in national energy and climate plans and updates thereof. All supported activities should be pursued in full respect of the climate and environmental priorities of the Union.
Amendment 1 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the European Green Deal sets the target of a climate-neutral European Union by 2050, thereby putting the climate emergency at the centre of all the Union’s programmes and policies; whereas the European Green Deal will promote public awareness and citizens’ involvement in climate action by developing a comprehensive European agenda that rethinks education and training programmes;
Amendment 6 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas Sustainable Development Goal 13 calls for action to combat climate change and its impact, and whereas SDG’s 13 targets include the improvement of education, awareness-raising and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation and impact reduction;
Amendment 9 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas education, sport, volunteering and culture play a fundamental role in the green transition as regards awareness-raising, learning, communication and the sharing of knowledge and good practices, and whereas the potential they offer can be exploited throughout the next programming period to develop innovative ways of tackling environmental challenges;
Amendment 11 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
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 Europeans and underpin better cohesion and cultural understanding across Europe;
Amendment 21 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas Creative Europe has a role to playplays a key role in promoting culture and thes a pillar of sustainable development to build more resilient societies through creative solutions and audiovisual mediacontent, which can help raise people’s awareness of environmental issues and are also a unique source of creative solutions;
Amendment 27 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas a substantial share of environment-related projects have been implemented over the period 2014-2020;
Amendment 34 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas the Just Transition Fund is being established to provide support to territories facing serious socio-economic challenges deriving from the transition towards a climate-neutral economy supporting, among other things, investments in regeneration and decontamination of sites, land restoration and repurposing projects;
Amendment 37 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas digital technologiesthe expansion of digitalisation also have an environmental footprint;
Amendment 39 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. whereas there are currently few incentives – particularly of a financial nature – to encourage participants in the three programmes to shift to more environmentally friendly means of transport and behaviours;
Amendment 42 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. DStresses the need for a baseline assessment of programmes contribution to environmental and climate goals that informs the design of the future programme; 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; calls for the data gathered to be made public once a year; notes that environmental indicators should be adapted to the characteristics of the beneficiaries of the programmes – often small-sized organizations – and additional financial resources should be made available for data gathering to avoid excessive burden for beneficiaries, which often discourage and limit the participation of smaller operators in the programmes;
Amendment 58 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. TUnderlines that implementing institutions play a positive and active role in suggesting how the future programmes could best address environmental issues as well as how to steer beneficiaries to become more environmentally sensitive; takes the view that the good practices already employed by national agencies and offices and by project developers should be surveyed, coordinated and assessed; calls on the Commission to develop and circulate a list of recommendations, developed in consultation with stakeholders, once this process is complete;
Amendment 62 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Underlines the potential of virtual mobility and calls on the Commission to encourage the use of virtual formats as a complement to physical mobility, in particular for the inclusion of those who cannot travel;
Amendment 74 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission and on national agencies and offices to take account of the environmental aspects of projects and to evaluate projects accordinglyevaluate the programme according to their initial objectives, while taking into due account the environmental aspects of projects;
Amendment 82 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Urges the Commission to make it possible forencourage participants to choose the least- polluting means of transport, but at the same time not to stigmatise or exclude participants for whom air travel is the only option; calls for special attention to be paid to the outermost regions, as well as to rural and remote areas, in this regard;
Amendment 94 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Digitalisation has the potential to increase social inclusion and boost innovation if all citizens are equipped with appropriate digital tools and infrastructure; calls on the Commission to tackle the digital divide by improving the EU’s fast broadband internet infrastructure and by creating the right conditions for an effective use of ICTs;
Amendment 96 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Takes the view that the expansion of digitalisation can also have an impact on the environment in terms of pollution; recalls that all three programmes are characterised by the use of digital tools, in particular Creative Europe; urges the Commission, therefore, to coordinate the future digital agenda and the European Green Deal with the aim of combining the digital transformation and environmental policy;
Amendment 101 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Underlines that environmental learning as a key competence is crucial for awareness-raising among Europeans, in particular young generations, to encourage them to become active and conscious future citizens; in this respect, highlights the importance of the Erasmus+ programme and notably, under the Youth section, the major role played by youth and civil society organisations in sharing best practices and implementing projects raising younger generations’ awareness about sustainability;
Amendment 102 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Urges the Commission to explore areas where the sections of the Erasmus+ programme supporting education, training, youth and sport can be developed in depopulated rural areas to contribute to lowering the environmental footprint, promoting nature conservation, fostering cultural heritage curation, and benefiting social preservation;
Amendment 104 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Emphasises the potential of the European Universities and Vocational Education and Training Centres of Excellence, as they could introduce programmes of excellence for teaching and training in environmental issues for a wide range of stakeholders and learners, as well as support research projects in this area, provided sufficient funding is available;
Amendment 108 #
2019/2195(INI)
11. Notes that the future European Student Card can do muchimplementation of the European Student Card represents a significant step to make participation in the Erasmus+ programme more environmentally friendly by shifting from a paper-based to a quality, inclusive and accessible streamlined digital process whilst simplifying the management of the mobility cycle;
Amendment 116 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Stresses the value of synergies between Erasmus+ and other funding programmes and instruments, including the LIFE programme, Horizon Europe and InvestEU, in fostering awareness, innovation and competence development linked to environmental and sustainability issues; calls, in that regard, on the Commission to provide guidance to national agencies and foster dialogue with stakeholders on how to encourage and put into operation such synergies;
Amendment 145 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Emphasises the enormous potential of the cultural and creative sectors owing to their central and active role in changing how citizens can act sustainably; notes that museums, cultural and community centres, performing arts, literature, visual arts, cross-arts initiatives could promote sustainability and contribute to reversing the climate trend, provided that sufficient funding is available;
Amendment 148 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission to launch comprehensive research and to publish a ‘good environmental practice’ guide, based on dialogue with concerned stakeholders, covering audiovisual and cultural production, dissemination and event organisation, with a particular focus on transport, energy and waste management and with the aim of making the practices concerned standard for all projects financed by the programme;
Amendment 153 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Calls on the Commission to include sustainability and respect for the environment in the set of criteria for the selection and the evaluation of the European Capitals of Culture; insists that the European Capitals of Culture also observe the charter setting out the environmental principles mentioned above;
Amendment 154 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Highlights that all future sustainability measures mainstreamed through Creative Europe should not negatively affect an already underfunded programme and calls on the Commission to support any possible measures through other funding instruments;
Amendment 156 #
2019/2195(INI)
21. Urges the Commission to investigate the scope for synergies with Horizon Europe, in particular under Pillar II with cluster Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society as well as the current knowledge and innovation community on Climate and the new knowledge and innovation community focusing on the culture and creation sector in the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT);
Amendment 157 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Urges the Commission to investigate the creation of synergies with the Just Transition Fund to support repurposing projects aimed at the reconversion of spaces affected by closure due to the transition to a climate-neutral economy to create in them new cultural initiatives or to preserve their industrial heritage;
Amendment 160 #
2019/2195(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Reminds the Commission of the importance of promoting cultural initiatives aimed at preserving cultural heritage, tangible and intangible, so that they are developed in a sustainable manner in full respect of their environmental conditions;
Amendment 12 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas European cultural heritage is a source for remembrance and collective memory, the basis of our shared history and strengthens our common sense of belonging;
Amendment 33 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that cultural heritage is an invaluable resource, enabling us to reflect on history and helping to identify not only different memories, but also the common threads that bind us all, thus promoting diversity, shared citizenship, social inclusion, dialogue, cohesion, solidarity and mutual understanding;
Amendment 47 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that European languages enable and promote the richness and diversity of European cultural heritage, as mother tongues are also used to transmit intangible cultural heritage; urges the Commission and the Member States to take greater action to protect and strengthen, develop, and promote language diversity in the digital age;
Amendment 59 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Emphasizes the need for an integrated approach to cultural heritage, particularly in the fields of education, innovation and research; calls for building on the achievements of the EYCH within the new Horizon Europe programme by strengthening the budget allocation for heritage research, better dissemination of the research conducted during the year and the development of an European heritage research framework after 2020;
Amendment 111 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Recognises that sustainable cultural tourism has a significant potential to generate growth and jobs in the EU, as already four out of ten tourists choose their destination on the basis of its cultural offering; notes, however, that cultural heritage offerings only recoup a minimal share of the economic value they generate, requiring thus new, alternative and stable sources of funding to continue to act as catalysers of sustainable tourism;
Amendment 114 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Urges the Member States to put strong mechanisms in place to prevent overexploitation of cultural heritage, including through unsustainable tourism flows; warns against the influence of short- term commercial interests that risk undermining the authenticity of cultural sites and practices and degrading their quality; notes that sustainable cultural tourism strategies should be developed with the participation of hosts communities;
Amendment 143 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Notes that nearly three quarters of Europeans surveyed think public authorities should allocate more resources to cultural heritage; therefore highlights the need to increase EU funding to activities related to cultural heritage and reiterates the need to double the budget for the Creative Europe programme 2021- 2027;
Amendment 146 #
2019/2194(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Highlights the solidarity efforts of the sector during the Covid-19 crisis to ensure citizen's access to cultural heritage offerings, notably through digitals means; calls on the European Commission for a throughout analysis of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the cultural heritage sector and for a determinate support through targeted measures to overcome its impacts and to strengthen its digital dimension;
Amendment 18 #
2019/2055(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Recognises that the Court of Auditors has a heavy workload; asks the Court, nonetheless, to publish its own reports on time, and in particular those on the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union and the European Schools, so that Parliament may have sufficient time to perform properly its own duties of budgetary and political control;