Activities of Jean-Marie CAVADA related to 2011/2246(INI)
Legal basis opinions (0)
Amendments (9)
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that freedom of expression and the independence and pluralism of the media are prerequisites for democracy and cultural diversity, as set out in Article 11 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights, and that it is essential for the European institutions to ensure that Member States comply therewith, especially since they are bound in this respect by a positive obligation arising from the interpretation, by the European Court of Human Rights, of Article 10 of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Points out that, in Europe, media pluralism guarantees plurality of opinion and a diverse supply of information;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Stresses that the Commission should ensure that Member States guarantee proper implementation of the Charter of Fundamental Rights in their country, manifested through media pluralism, equal access to information and respect for the independence of the press through neutrality;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. Emphasises the vital role of public service media for a balanced media offering and for safeguarding and promoting freedom of expression and media pluralism;
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Strongly emphasises the educational and culturalspecific nature of the social, cultural and democratic role of the public media; suggesttresses that the commercial activities of the public media should solely complement the promotion of culture and their educational missionat specific nature stems from the remit given to them by Member States; and points out that they should have sufficient funding to enable them to carry out that remit to the full;
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Points out that, in order to meet the challenges of the technological environment and for the future of the public service media in Europe, meticulous thought must now be given to the development of tangible strategies encouraging the media to adapt to digital changes in order to carry out their information society remit;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Stresses the need to encourage Member States to equip the public service media in Europe with the necessary resources to expand interactive online services, with a view to increasing the public’s democratic participation, which is one of the objectives of their public service remit;
Amendment 62 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses that the protection of journalists’ sources must be absolutely and effectively guaranteed in the legal system of all Member States;
Amendment 63 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Calls on the Commission to urgently consider proposing arrangements that safeguard confidentiality of sources for media outlets and journalists;