Activities of Paavo VÄYRYNEN related to 2016/2030(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
EU strategic communication to counteract anti-EU propaganda by third parties (A8-0290/2016 - Anna Elżbieta Fotyga) FI
Amendments (14)
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas in the Union the term "propaganda" is understood to mean spreading of ideas, concepts, information and political doctrines for the purpose of creating or changing public opinion; and the term "disinformation" is normally understood to mean deliberate spreading of intentionally false or inaccurate information;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas media freedom is the basic pillar of a democratic system and, thus, is incompatible with the creation of any counter-propaganda institution whose activity is a form of propaganda; whereas it is society, with its own TV, radio, press and internet professionals and companies who freely create the flow of information that keeps its citizenry informed; whereas the citizenry, in the exercise of their freedoms and their rights, chooses its information sources and, consequently, forms their own opinion;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas propaganda for war and any advocacy of national, racial or religious hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence shall be prohibited by law in accordance with Article 20 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas Article 11 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union provides that everyone has the right to freedom of expression and this right shall include freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas without interference by public authority and regardless of frontiers;
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas Article 10 of the European Convention of Human Rights guarantees freedom of expression but also stipulates that this freedom may be subject to such formalities, conditions, restrictions or penalties as are prescribed by law and are necessary in a democratic society;
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Underlines that media freedom is based on a free society; stresses, then, that any counter-propaganda institution created by the legislative or executive power is against the principle of media freedom, as its objective is a form of propaganda;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2
Subheading 2
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 197 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 218 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 250 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Underlines that Islamist terrorist organisations, especially ISIS and Al- Qaeda, are engaged in active information campaigns with the aim to undermine and increase the level of hatred against European values and interests;
Amendment 318 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 334 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses its support for initiatives such as the Baltic Centre for Media Excellence in Tallinn or the Radicalisation Awareness Network Centre of Excellence; underlines the need for strengthening analyeducation, analytical and critical capabilities at all levelof youngsters; calls for the Commission and the Member States to initiate similar projects, engage in the training of journalists, create independent media hubs, support media diversity and exchange best practices and information in these areaeducational projects and exchange best practices and information in order to reduce radicalization amongst younger generations;
Amendment 346 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Underlines the importance of citizens´ awareness to understand and handle disinformation and propaganda; stresses in this sense the importance of strengthening knowledge on all levels of the educational system; points out the need for encouraging people to active citizenship and for developing their awareness as media consumers;