1 Amendments of Justas Vincas PALECKIS related to 2008/2224(INI)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the importance of considering citizens' opinions on Europe as a global player, taking into account in particular the increasingly prominent role of the European Parliament in this issue and the real gap which exists between citizens and European politicians; therefore encourages the involvement of MEPs and members of the Council in the "Plan D" visits by Members of the Commission, as they play an important role in reaching out to national parliaments, civil society, business 1 See Point 17: "In a gand union leaders and regional and lobcal world, it makes sense for the EU to take greater responsibility than today iauthorities in Member States; calls on the Commission and European Parliament representations in Member States to improve cooperation twhe fields of military action, foreign aid and diplomatic relations. The EU should be able to speak with one voice on a global level to defend its values." and union leaders and regional and local authorities in Member Staten it comes to consulting citizens, sharing information, knowledge and ideas about the EU, and providing opportunities for voters to meet MEPs elected in different countries and EU officials;