5 Amendments of Andrey SLABAKOV related to 2020/2009(INI)
Amendment 1 #
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1. Considers that in order to fight against disinformation and fake news, reinstate a climate ofHighlights that news media is a critical public good which is holding those in power accountable and enables individuals to make informed decisions; stresses, therefore, that people's access to information and quality journalism is of paramount importance; considers that in order to fight against disinformation and political propaganda, increase trust in the media and counter threats to democratic political processes, a sector-specific comprehensive strategy is needed, based inter alia on which entails equitable access to trustworthy information sources, support and strengthening of independent media and quality journalism, including reinvigorating local news ecosystems, as well as improvement of media and information literacy, and aimed at empowering citizens to identify news sources and critically assess media content and, understanding the difference between editorial and commercial content, and to recognise the difference between opinion and fact;
Amendment 15 #
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2. Calls on the Commission to work in close cooperation with the Member States and civil society organisations to help develop commontailored curricula on media literacyinformation and media literacy as well as data literacy, including algorithmic awareness, and to reach out to all citizens through formal, non-formal and informal education, and including through lifelong learning; believes that the updated Digital Education Action Plan can play a role in facilitating these initiatives;
Amendment 25 #
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3. Stresses that media pluralism is under serious threat both online and offline due to the excessive concentration of media ownership, which has often resulted in dominant actors in the media sector using information to pursue political and so, social or commercial objectives and in the lowering of the quality, diversity and reliability of the information available; points out that media face a systemic market failure hampering the sustainability of quality journalism, especially in smaller markets, including local and regional media markets, in particular considering the disruptive effects of online platforms which have contributed to audiences and advertising moving online; recognises that public authorities have a positive obligation to foster media pluralism;
Amendment 43 #
Draft opinion
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4b. Considers that creating the right environment and level playing field is vital to mitigate disruptive effects of online platforms; highlights that the right framework inter alia would involve treating online environment similar to offline, including for advertising and taxation, and updating competition rules to make them fit for digital age;
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion
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4c. Highlights the need to increase responsibilities and update liability framework for online platforms; considers that providing access for media companies to relevant data (i.e. audience reach and advertising data) from market dominant platforms is crucial to help prevent unfair competition; stresses, however, that any new obligations on platforms should be proportional to their market share and financial capacity in order to help even the level playing field and promote competition instead of stifling it;