Activities of Pál SCHMITT related to 2007/2253(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Concentration and pluralism in the media in the European Union (A6-0303/2008, Marianne Mikko) (vote)
Amendments (10)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation -1 a (new)
Citation -1 a (new)
– having regard to the UNESCO Convention on cultural diversity which recognizes the legitimacy of policies of the public authorities to ensure and promote pluralism,
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1
Citation 1
– having regard to Article 11 (2) of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, which is at the same time an integrated part of the Lisbon Treaty,
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the European Union has confirmed its commitment to the defence and the promotion of media pluralism, as an essential pillar of the right to information and freedom of expression enshrined in Article 11 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights, which remain fundamental principles in preserving democracy, civic pluralism and cultural diversity,
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas the content qualitative rules and protection of minors should be applied both at public and commercial levels,
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
O. whereas weblogs represent an important new contribution to the media pluralism and are an increasingly common medium for self-expression by media professionals as well as private persons, the status of their authors and publishers, including their legal status, is neither determined nor made clear to the readers of the weblogs, causing uncertainties regarding impartiality, reliability, source protection, applicability of ethical codes and the assignment of liability in the event of lawsuits,
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital O a (new)
Recital O a (new)
Oa. whereas public broadcasters have to be given stable funding, must act in a fair and balanced way and be given means to promote public interest and social values,
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital U a (new)
Recital U a (new)
Ua. whereas public service broadcasters and commercial broadcasters will continue to play complementary roles, together with new players, in the new audiovisual landscape characterized by a multiplicity of delivery platforms,
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 187 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Proposes the introduction of fees commensurate with the commercial value of the user-generated content as well as ethical codes and terms of usage for user- generated content in commercial publications;
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recommends the inclusion of media literacy among the 9 basic competences as it plays an essential role in overcoming the digital divide between the generations; and supports the development of the European core curriculum for media literacy;