662 Amendments of Maria BADIA i CUTCHET
Amendment 2 #
2013/2739(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 b (new)
Citation 5 b (new)
- having regard to the Declaration of the Paris Summit for the Mediterranean, held in Paris on 13 July 2008,
Amendment 3 #
2013/2739(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 b (new)
Citation 6 b (new)
- having regard to the final statement issued at the meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Union for the Mediterranean held in Marseille on 3 and 4 November 2008,
Amendment 4 #
2013/2739(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 c (new)
Citation 5 c (new)
- having regard to the Joint Communications of the European Commission and of the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of 20 March 2013 on 'European Neighbourhood Policy: Working towards a Stronger Partnership (JOIN(2013)0004), of 25 May 2011 on 'A new response to a changing Neighbourhood' (COM(2011)0303) and of 8 March 2011 on 'A partnership for democracy and shared prosperity with the Southern Mediterranean' (COM(2011)0200),having regard to the Commission Communication of 20 May 2008 on 'The Barcelona Process: Union for the Mediterranean (UfM)'(COM(2008)0319),
Amendment 9 #
2013/2739(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the Arab Spring has brought about dramatic changes and challenges to the peoples of the countries concerned and there is considerable expectation that the European Union will respond in a manner commensurate with the commitments it undertook towards its Southern neighbours in the framework of the European Neighbourhood Policy;
Amendment 11 #
2013/2739(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the EU should use its exclusive competence over trade and investment policy to foster greater links and social and economic integration in the Mediterranean area;
Amendment 22 #
2013/2739(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas many SMCs suffer from serious economic weaknesses and obstacles to growth such as poor governance and chronic unemployment where large sectors of the population, especially the youngest working generations, are excluded from the job market and whereas according to the ILO Euromed countries have the highest ratio of women compared to men in low quality jobs;
Amendment 23 #
2013/2739(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas Association Agreements (AAs) and Free Trade Agreements are not a goal in themselves but instruments for promoting profound and sustainable reform, systemic transformation and closer alignment with the Union and its founding values and standards; whereas their due and timely implementation is therefore an overriding criterion in assessing the situation in the relevant countries;
Amendment 41 #
2013/2739(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Takes note of the strategic projects led by the Union for the Mediterranean for strengthening the region and to better contribute to its social and economic growth;
Amendment 42 #
2013/2739(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Welcomes the success of its initiative of convening task forces for Tunisia, Jordan and Egypt, and stresses that these meetings between private stakeholders, public authorities and international organisations should ensure greater opportunities for trade and investment in order to promote economic growth and creation of jobs;
Amendment 1 #
2013/2675(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
- having regard to Article 3.5 of the Treaty on European Union and Article 7 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union respectively establishing that "in its relations with the wider world, the Union shall contribute to the strict observance and the development of international law" and that "the Union shall ensure consistency between its policies and activities".
Amendment 5 #
2013/2675(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. Whereas the EU remains fully committed to achieving a balanced and fair outcome of the Doha Development Agenda (DDA) as its preferred approach, considers progressing in parallel with bilateral trade agreements with other industrialised countries is also a valid option;
Amendment 16 #
2013/2675(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. Whereas Taiwan - in the name of "Chinese Taipei" - is a full member of the WTO since 2002, as well as full member of APEC and - in the name of "Taipei, China" - of the Asian Development Bank;
Amendment 18 #
2013/2675(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. Whereas Taiwan has concluded 18 agreements with the People's Republic of China,and the People's Republic of China (PRC) have adopted a constructive approach contributing to the conclusion of 18 agreements signed between the Straits Exchange Foundation - for Taiwan - and the Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits - for PRC; whereas these agreements includinge the Cross-Straits Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA) and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Agreement signed on 29 June 2010 as well as Investment Agreement and Customs Cooperation Agreement signed on 9 August 2012;
Amendment 19 #
2013/2675(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. Whereas other constructive alternatives have led Taiwan hasto concluded 31 Bilateral investment Agreement (BIAs) with third countries, especially-including with Japan on 22 September 2011-, hasand an Economic Cooperation Agreement with New Zeland on 10 July 2013, to resumed its talks on Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) with the United States on 10 March 2013, and isto be currently negotiating an investment agreement with the Republic of Korea as well as a free trade agreements with Singapore (ASTEP) and New Zealand (ECA);
Amendment 20 #
2013/2675(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. Whereas the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States and the American Institute in Taiwan have agreed on a Joint Statements on Principles for International Investment and on ICT services; whereas, similarly, Taiwan maintains comprehensive income tax agreements with 25 countries, including 9 EU Member States;
Amendment 22 #
2013/2675(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
O. Whereas closer economic ties with Taiwan shouldo not contradict in any way EU's ‘one China’ policy given that China and Taiwan - in the name of "Chinese Taipei" - respectively joined the Asia- Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in 1991, and acceded to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2002;
Amendment 23 #
2013/2675(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
Recital P
Amendment 18 #
2013/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recognises that theis industry is an essential driver for technological innovation and an important multiplier of growth; considers that maintaining a high level of innovation is vital for the industry in order to keep its leading edge in sustainability, technology and international competitiveness; stresses that public transport networks, traffic mobility and the technical breakthroughs of smart cities - such as hybrid and zero-emission vehicles - are powerful leverages for boosting the competitiveness of the European automotive sector; and highlights the role that public procurement can play in this regard;
Amendment 32 #
2013/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the importance of multilateral and bilateral negotiations aimed at reducing and dismantling tariff as well as non-tariff barriers (NTBs) and promoting reciprocity as regards market access; believes that the Union’s trade agreements and negotiations should involve significant commitments on removing NTBs that affect the EU’s automotive sector;
Amendment 43 #
2013/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Urges the Commission to make sure that all commitments in existing and future trade negotiations and agreements are efficiently fulfilled; calls on the Commission to promptly adopt necessary measures if these commitments are not honoured;
Amendment 49 #
2013/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Asks the Commission to prepare an assessment regarding the impact of the Union’s trade agreements currently in force and those under negotiation, based on specific and defined criteria, and to evaluate their cumulative effect on the competitiveness of our automotive industry.
Amendment 26 #
2013/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that NRAs play an important role within the regulatory system, as national markets have immutable differences related to network topology and also differ with respect to consumer demand patterns, demographics etc.; stresses that in order to ensure structured cooperation within the European Union, and hence a correctly-functioning single market, it is essential to have independent, sector-specific and properly-resourced regulators;
Amendment 128 #
2013/2045(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the involvement of all relevant stakeholders, including training and education providers, local and regional authorities, individual employers, public and private employment services, social partners, third-sector organisations, and health and other authorities, is essential for the successful implementation of a variety of measures fostering youth employment and employability in an integrated fashion; emphasises that measures must be flexible so as to meet the continuously evolving needs on the labour market;
Amendment 174 #
2013/2045(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Encourages the Member States to boost their support for enterprises, cooperatives, local and regional authorities and third- sector organisations wishing to participate in Youth Guarantee schemes in close cooperation with public and private employment services, including through tax incentives, subsidies for fixed employment costs, and the possibility of accessing funding for on-site training, which will support enterprises in providing high-quality employment and training offers, and will represent an investment in young people's potential in an effective and targeted way;
Amendment 195 #
2013/2045(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Member States to draw up, in cooperation with local and regional authorities and economic and social actors, further specific outreach strategies targeted on NEETs, which should combine effective forms of intervention aimed at tackling early school-leaving and the reintegration of early school-leavers with strategies facilitating a smooth transition from education to work, and an increase in the employability of young people, together with the removal of the practical and logistical barriers faced by young people with more complex needs;
Amendment 218 #
2013/2045(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the European Commission to include specific measures addressed to combat youth unemployment in all its programmes, taking into account a global and integrated vision according to the emblematic initiative "Youth on the Move" in the Europe 2020 Strategy;
Amendment 220 #
2013/2045(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Stresses the key role that the European Social Fund should have to combat youth unemployment, and calls on the Member States and Managing Authorities in all Operational Programmes to include measures aimed to achieve this goal;
Amendment 258 #
2013/2045(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Member States to ensure high-quality frameworks for traineeships, including measures of mobility to other countries in the European Union and all over the world, backed up by financial support and mandatory monitoring, as well as a common quality standard for traineeships and work placements; stresses that active promotion and awareness- raising in respect of such programmes is needed among entrepreneurs;
Amendment 271 #
2013/2045(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Emphasises that the Alliance for Apprenticeship should also support European and nation, national, regional and local campaigns for changing perceptions of vocational education, and should organise a regular forum for discussions on the monitoring of the European apprenticeship strategy with all relevant European and nation, national, regional and local stakeholders; stresses that incentives should also be provided to facilitate funding for crossborder training activities enabling companies and social partner organisations to become involved in establishing dual education systems;
Amendment 283 #
2013/2045(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Encourages the Member States to foster the mobility of young workersemployment opportunities for young people firstly in their territory, and complement this through facilitating the mobility of young workers to other EU countries and the rest of the world, through measures that help enhance their training and experience, and by means of further progress towards the mutual recognition of qualifications and skills and enhanced coordination of national social security systems, especially as regards pension systems, as well as by continuing to invest substantially in language learning;
Amendment 289 #
2013/2045(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the European Commission and the Member States to guarantee policies with measures to facilitate the return of young people to their countries of origin preventing "brain drain" and the loss of human capital.
Amendment 294 #
2013/2045(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses the need to introduce reforms to EURES with the aim of proactively matching jobseekers and job-changers to existing vacancies, and where necessary, to reform public employment services so as to better target their activities and approaches on young people; stresses that raising of awareness of EURES is needed so as to increase its visibility and availability, as a career advice system that supports students in becoming more aware of their aspirations and capabilities, as well as of existing job opportunities. Additionally, calls for a greater coordination between EURES and other portals and services for citizens and business (i.e.Europe Direct information points or the European Enterprise Network for SMEs), for greater efficiency and effectiveness of the services provided;
Amendment 11 #
2013/2007(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 a (new)
Citation 14 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 4 September 2003 with recommendations to the Commission on European regional and lesser-used languages - the languages of minorities in the EU - in the context of enlargement and cultural diversity1, 1 OJ C 76E, 25.3.2004, p. 243.
Amendment 12 #
2013/2007(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 b (new)
Citation 14 b (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 24 March 2009 on multilingualism: an asset for Europe and a shared commitment1, 1 OJ C 117E, 6.5.2010, p. 59.
Amendment 14 #
2013/2007(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the objective of safeguarding and promoting each and every facet of the European Union’s cultural and linguistic heritage has been bolstered under the Lisbon Treaty;
Amendment 15 #
2013/2007(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas linguistic diversity is acknowledged as a citizen’s right in Articles 21 and 22 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights, and it should be preserved in order to prevent the emergence of possible conflicts, whether active or passive, between the different linguistic communities within the Member States;
Amendment 23 #
2013/2007(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas all languages, including those which are endangered, reflect historical, social, cultural and ecological knowledge and skills that form part of the richness and diversity of the European Union;
Amendment 123 #
2013/2007(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Takes the view that a language revitalisation policy is a long-term effort that must be based on a diverse, coordinated schedule of activities in various fields such as administration, the media, the arts, education (including pre- school education) and in all areas of public life; takes the view that support should be provided for the drawing-up of such schedules, for exchanges of good practice among language communities, and for the introduction of assessment procedures;
Amendment 46 #
2013/0233(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) About 20 million people across the EU are employed in "white jobs" in the health and social services sector, a figure which is expected to increase in the coming years due to the aging population. Training and life-long learning in this sensitive sector should be a key priority. Therefore, the need for white jobs and for investments in modern skills, such as using information technologies, has to be assessed more precisely.
Amendment 53 #
2013/0233(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 22 a (new)
Recital 22 a (new)
(22a) The actions envisaged in the AAL programme should help underpin European public health systems and health cover, since they are an essential means of sustaining social welfare and reducing the welfare gap between regions and population sectors that is widening alarmingly owing to the current economic and social crisis.
Amendment 61 #
2013/0233(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission shall present to the European Parliament and to the Council an annual report on the progress achieved by the AAL Programme.. That report shall contain details of implementation, including the number of proposals selected for funding, type of participants, including SMEs, and statistics by country.
Amendment 70 #
2013/0233(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – point 2 a (new)
Annex 1 – point 2 a (new)
2a. The AAL Programme shall ensure the effective promotion of gender equality.
Amendment 71 #
2013/0233(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 2 – part I – point 3 a (new)
Annex 2 – part I – point 3 a (new)
3a. The AAL Programme shall promote health innovation and e-Health: increasing the interoperability of patient registers and other e-Health solutions, such as those using the Internet of Things (IoT).
Amendment 73 #
2013/0233(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex 2 – part II – point 4 a (new)
Annex 2 – part II – point 4 a (new)
4a. In implementing the AAL Programme, account must be taken of situations arising from the digital divide so as to ensure the involvement of final users in the programme.
Amendment 1 #
2013/0099(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1 (new)
Article 1 – point 1 (new)
Regulation (EC) 1215/2009
Article 7a – paragraphs 2 and 3
Article 7a – paragraphs 2 and 3
Regulation (EC) 1215/2009 is amended as follows: (1) In Article 7a paragraphs 2 and 3 are replaced by the following: '2. The delegation of powers referred to in Article 7 shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of five years from ...+. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than 9 months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period. 3. The delegation of powers referred to in Article 7 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect on the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. _____________ + O.J.: Please insert the date of entry into force of this regulation.';
Amendment 2 #
2013/0099(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) 1215/2009
Annex I
Annex I
(2) Annex I to regulation (EC) No 1215/2009 is replaced by the text set out in the Annex to this Regulation.
Amendment 2 #
2012/2259(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Encourages the Commission to continue pursuing an ambitious but also structured and forward-looking approach to renewables that includes support mechanisms, measures to boost technological innovation and the identification of new strategic areas; Stresses that this strategy should also encourage trade facilitation in order to support the efforts of developing countries and emerging economies in this particular field;
Amendment 31 #
2012/2259(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Opposes subsidies to fossil fuels and recalls the G20 agreement to phase out such subsidies; cCalls on the Commission swiftly to put forward proposals for a timetable to phase out all fossil fuel subsidies granted by institutions, such as export credit agencies, that receive public support from the EU or from Member States.
Amendment 10 #
2012/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 a (new)
Citation 18 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 25 March 2010 on the effects of the global financial and economic crisis on developing countries and on development cooperation (P7_TA (2010) 0089),
Amendment 15 #
2012/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas trade and investment can be a means of achieving those objectives by stimulating the sustainable and inclusive growth of developing countries (DCs), enabling the transfer of technologies and skills and helping to create jobs and, increase competitiveness and productivity, achieve greater social cohesion and combat inequality;
Amendment 31 #
2012/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
Amendment 35 #
2012/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Supports the Commission’s aim of enhancing synergies between trade and development policies, taking into account the needs and capacities of the beneficiary countries and promoting initiatives, such as regional integration, to ensure that better use is made of these synergies; recommends that it award priority, in these policies, to measures aimed at creating jobs, improving the training and development of human resources and improving the trade and investment climate, resistance to economic shocks, fiscal governance and diversification of trade and investment flows, and promoting sustainable development; and calls for technical assistance to ensure the proper development of these measures;
Amendment 40 #
2012/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 1 – point 1 (new)
(1) Calls for greater coherence between all EU policies with a view to achieving, in as fair and efficient a manner possible, its trade and development objectives; urges, furthermore, for impact assessment mechanisms to be set up to ascertain whether trade and investment development projects have been a success;
Amendment 42 #
2012/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers the ownership by beneficiary countries of programmes for developing trade and investment to be a decisive factor in their success, and that national, regional and local authorities, national parliaments and civil society must systematically be involved in the framing and monitoring of national programmes; believes it necessary, furthermore, to ensure better coordination of projects and initiatives by donors and beneficiaries, thereby contributing to an overall strategy on trade, investment and development in which all stakeholders can participate in its development and implementation;
Amendment 47 #
2012/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Encourages the DCs to mainstream the objective of sustainable economic development into the respective policies, strategies and measures they initiate at national level; Calls on the Commission to strengthen the capacity of governments to incorporate sustainable development considerations into their national trade strategies and programmes;
Amendment 61 #
2012/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – point 1 – indent 2 a (new)
Paragraph 5 – point 1 – indent 2 a (new)
- improving access to training, especially in regard to diversification of products, improving their added value and adapting them for the purposes of compliance with standards and technical requirements in the context of the local, regional and international markets;
Amendment 69 #
2012/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – point 1 – indent 5
Paragraph 5 – point 1 – indent 5
– support for the introduction and marketing of social and environment- friendly goods and services, including eco- tourism, which ensure the added value of products and compliance with sustainability criteria;
Amendment 75 #
2012/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – point 2 – indent 1 a (new)
Paragraph 5 – point 2 – indent 1 a (new)
- extending social protection systems and productive job creation in accordance with the principles of decent work and international law, underpinned by high- quality education and training systems;
Amendment 103 #
2012/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – point 4 – indent 4 a (new)
Paragraph 5 – point 4 – indent 4 a (new)
- improving accountability in developing countries, and combating fraud, corruption, tax evasion and tax havens;
Amendment 115 #
2012/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes the work done by the international institutions (WTO, UNCTAD, UNIDO, OECD, World Bank and multilateral development banks, and the G20) in the field of aid for trade; believes that a system should be established for international, national and local cooperation between donors and that the WTO should play a leading role in doing this; recalls the EU’s commitment to promoting and facilitating the representation and involvement of the developing countries in these international institutions;
Amendment 123 #
2012/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the commitment made by the BRICS countries to promote the growth and economic development of the DCs; calls on them to link their actions to respect for democratic principles and good governance and the promotion thereof; asks the Commission to continue to include the democracy and human rights clause in all trade agreements with developing countries;
Amendment 133 #
2012/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Believes that the EU has developed effective tools in the field of development assistance through trade and investment, with these including the GSP and EPAs, provided that their provisions and implementation criteria do not result in discrimination or limitations that may prove disadvantageous to their potential beneficiaries; urges the Commission, nonetheless, to combine all the existing instruments in a genuine overarching strategy that also comprises measures in the fields of technical assistance for trade, capacity building and trade-related adjustment;
Amendment 9 #
2012/2094(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is concerned that citizens see theperceived the fragmented Member State-based current system of copyright protection as a tool to ‘punish and withhold, instead of a tool to recognise and reward’; and to widen and promote culture and knowledge; Stresses the need to revise the EU IPR Enforcement Directive, balancing both IPR right-holders and citizens' rights, before further entering into international IPR protection negotiations.
Amendment 27 #
2012/2094(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is of the opinion that the European Union should stop negotiating international agreements on IPR in plurilateral and bilateral settings until the issues regarding IPR on the Internet and the fresponsible use of the Internet have been addressed internally and duly resolved;
Amendment 35 #
2012/2094(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission and the Council not to conclude trade agreements with countries where EU ICT companies are required to restrict access to websites, remove user-generated content or provide personal information in ways that breach fundamental rights and curtail the freedom to conduct business; calls on the EU to minimise the extra-territorial application of third-country legislation on EU citizens online; and to be vigilant about harmful potential of certain technology systems coming from outside the EU.
Amendment 44 #
2012/2094(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Believes that the EU should include in future FTAs objective and, transparent and accountable safeguards preserving unrestricted access to the open Internet and ensuring the free flow of information respecting the existing commitments in the international forums, particularly within the WTO; Recalls that by protecting the free flow of information in the cyberspace, the EU can strengthen the protection of digital freedom and fundamental rights worldwide, particularly within its neighbour countries and trade partner countries;
Amendment 53 #
2012/2094(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines the need for more stringent supply-chain controls and corporate responsibility schemes and transparency mechanisms in respect of trading in products – from basic goods and equipment to mobile devices – and services, which can be used to curtail human rights and digital freedom; regards jamming and interception technology products and services as ‘single use’ items whose export should be subject to ex-ante approval.
Amendment 95 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 23 a (new)
Recital 23 a (new)
(23a) The protection thresholds for petroleum and natural gas set out in Annex I to Directive 2011/92/EU do not take into consideration the specific case of daily production levels of non-conventional fossil fuels, which are sometimes very variable and lower, obtained using extraction methods that are particularly harsh on the environment, such as hydraulic fracturing. Consequently, and notwithstanding their environmental impact, projects relating to these fossil fuels should be subject to a mandatory impact assessment under Annex I of this Directive, irrespective of the amounts extracted.
Amendment 463 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex – point -1 (new)
Annex – point -1 (new)
Directive 2011/92/EU
Annex I – point 14 a (new)
Annex I – point 14 a (new)
(-1) In Annex I, the following point 14a is added: "(14a) Exploration, evaluation, hydraulic fracturing and extraction of petroleum and/or natural gas trapped in gas-bearing strata of shale or in other sedimentary rock formations of equal or lesser permeability and porosity, regardless of the amount extracted ."
Amendment 466 #
2012/0297(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex – point -1 b (new)
Annex – point -1 b (new)
Directive 2011/92/EU
Annex I – point 20
Annex I – point 20
(-1b) In Annex I, point 20 is replaced by the following: "20. Construction, modification or extension of overhead, underground or combined overhead and underground electrical power lines, and/or upgrading of such lines of a voltage that is 220 kV or more and of a length of more than 15 km, and construction and/or modification of their related substations (current transformer stations, current converter stations and current distributor stations of the auto-underground type and vice-versa).”
Amendment 17 #
2012/0180(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) The aim is to achieve a balanced model that gives users and citizens easy access to cultural content and goods, respects the rights of creators and rightholders and allows those who so desire to create their own content and share it without acquiring intellectual property rights (IPR). Modern EU legislation which is adapted to current needs in the field of IPR enforcement in the digital domain will serve as the basis for establishing agreements with our trading partners, moving beyond the failed attempts to address both the counterfeiting of goods and Internet content.
Amendment 22 #
2012/0180(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) EU coordination of issues relating to copyright and related rights should also include the distinction between personal and commercial use of the goods subject to such rights in order to respect not just the rights of creators and rightholders but also those of users.
Amendment 1 #
2011/2313(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes thatAcknowledges the fragmentation of the on-line market, marked for example by technological barriers, complexity of licensing procedures, differences in methods of payment, cultural and language differences between Member Stateslack of interoperability for crucial elements such as eSignature and variations in certain taxes which apply to goods and services, necessitates; believes, therefore, that there is an actual need for a transparent, flexible and harmonised approach at European level in order to advance towards the digital single market; underlines that any proposed measures should take into account the reduction of the administrative burdens and transaction costs for licensing of content;
Amendment 9 #
2011/2313(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that greater attention should be given to improvinge the security of online distribution platforms, including online payments, and to combating the high lefind alternativels tof on- line piracyinfringements in the audiovisual sector, and suggests a comprehensive approach at EU level which should involve greater cooperation between rights-holders, legal online distribution platforms, and internet service providers and judicial and law enforcement authoritiesto facilitate user- friendly and competitive access to audiovisual content;
Amendment 17 #
2011/2313(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls the necessity to ensure proper remuneration for rights-holders, for on-line distribution of audiovisual materials, but so as to facilitate artistic creation, and believes that there is a need for comprehensive studies at European level in order to identify where problems are located and to find clear and efficient mechanisms to solve them, efficient and appropriate mechanisms to solve them; stresses that the Office of Harmonisation for the Internal Market (OHIM) is the most suitable European body to carry out these studies, as its competences have been recently widened to do so; also believes that the rights of the right-holders must be ensured whilst the civil society should also benefit of the exchange and the distribution of culture and knowledge online;
Amendment 22 #
2011/2313(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 29 #
2011/2313(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Welcomes the new Creative Europe Programme proposed by the EC, which underlines that online distribution is also having a massive and positive impact for distributing audiovisual works especially for reaching new audiences in Europe and beyond, and for enhancing the social cohesion;
Amendment 1 #
2011/2307(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Agrees with the Commission analysis that biodiversity loss is not only costly for society as a whole, but also for economic actors in sectors that depend directly on ecosystem services and on the long-term availability and diversity of natural assets, such as tourism and tertiary sector, generally speaking, which is a major in the EU; agrees furthermore that nature- based innovation and action to restore ecosystems and conserve biodiversity has a significant potential to create new skills, jobs and business opportunities; to that extent, European institutions should get the youth involved as it is particularly sensitive to environmental issues and, as it represents EU's future, it has a great concern on this topic;
Amendment 13 #
2011/2307(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that one reason why we have failed to reverse the continuing trend of biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation globally is our incomplete understanding of the complexity of biodiversity and the interactions of its parts with each other and with the living environment, including the value of biodiversity for current and future human generations; reiterates that biodiversity science is the necessary backbone for any kind of policy implementation and underlines the need to keep on raising social awareness and setting binding commitments to help reversing the ecosystem's jeopardised situation;
Amendment 20 #
2011/2307(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers it vital that available scientific data on biodiversity, examples of good practice for halting biodiversity loss and information on nature-based innovation potential be more widely known and shared among policy makers and key stakeholders; as such ICTs should have a crucial role to play in order to help delivering new opportunities and tools;
Amendment 29 #
2011/2307(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the Commission's intention to reform, phase out and eliminate harmful subsidies in accordance with the 2020 Strategy and agrees that well-designed market-based instruments aimed at internalising the external costs of consumption and production activities on the environment contribute to achieving the objective of halting biodiversity loss if combined with incentives for green investments within the sectors concerned; in view of the 2014-2020 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) negotiations, EC should bear in mind the great need to provide the appropriate financial resources for the Biodiversity Strategy goals to be fully achieved;
Amendment 35 #
2011/2182(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to step up its efforts to develop tools for improving academic recognition of diplomas and periods of study, therebywhile urging Member States to meet their commitments to achieve the relevant objectives, so as to removinge obstacles to the mobility of students and job-seekers;
Amendment 25 #
2011/2180(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the Member States need to make further efforts to guarantee the mutual recognition of diplomas, which is crucial for the success of the process;
Amendment 47 #
2011/2180(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls for a strengthening at EU level of support for the Bologna Process, in particular as regards the recognition of academic qualifications, and the promotion of mobility and employability; considers that the Member States should reiterate their commitment in this regard and the EU should guarantee that the necessary resources are available to achieve this objective;
Amendment 70 #
2011/2180(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for the development of an effective, bottom-up approach, fully involving all key actors such as universities, trade unions, the business sector and, first and foremost, teachers and, students and university staff;
Amendment 78 #
2011/2180(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for a commitment on the part of universities to new teaching and training strategies aimed at a learning-centred university system centred on learning and on stimulating students' independence, creativity and critical thinking;
Amendment 83 #
2011/2180(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Urges that teacher training programmes should be strengthened and expanded, taking account of the possibilities offered by lifelong learning and new technologies;
Amendment 136 #
2011/2180(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Asks for further support for national and European measures to guarantee equitable inclusion and fair access for students from under-represented groups and socially disadvantaged backgrounds; urges the Member States to strengthen their support systems for this purpose;
Amendment 146 #
2011/2180(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Draws attention to the particular needs of the Bachelor’s degree, its curricula and its employability; stresses in this respect the need for specific actions, such as the development of theory/practice curricula, and for more effective cooperation between universities and the labour market with a view to developing more relevant curricula and enhancing employability;
Amendment 171 #
2011/2180(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for an effective strategy to be set up to support lifelong learning programmes and for these programmes to become a general route so that they receive the recognition they deserve; calls, likewise, for company-based lifelong learning to be encouraged so that workers have the opportunity to expand their training and skills;
Amendment 218 #
2011/2180(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Points out that the Bologna Process 2012 Biannual Ministerial Meeting in Bucharest must take into account the fact that the creation of EHEA has laid down the conditions for joint competence of the EU and the Member States on the issue of higher education; suggests that the European Parliament be represented at these meetings so that it participates directly in the assessment and improvement of the process;
Amendment 3 #
2011/2178(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that pan-European eGovernment platforms improve access to public service information (PSI), policies, government communication, culture and education, as well as contributing to government efficiency and greater transparency and enhancing democratisation by empowering citizens in the policy-making process;
Amendment 10 #
2011/2178(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the need forto encourage digital literacy and trust to achieve inclusive and accessible e- governance to allow citizens' involvement;
Amendment 34 #
2011/2178(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Member States to developpromote the development of open courseware at European educational institutions, to exchange best practices and to develop online platforms for collaboration on school education materials, free for students and open for editing (with a possible restriction to qualified personnel)while respecting intellectual property rights where they exist;
Amendment 31 #
2011/2157(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Believes that fostering participation in EU cultural programmes benefits cultural policy development in ENP countries; welcomes, therefore, the launching of the Eastern Partnership Culture Programme and endorses the Commission's intention of following up on its Special Action Culture Programme; cultural programmes and programmes to promote mobility should also focus on the mobility of artists and those pursuing artistic studies, thereby facilitating creative and cultural enrichment and exchange;
Amendment 8 #
2011/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas, thus far, the economies of SMCs have been run by undemocratic leaders to the benefit of the few, often overlooking the needs of the most vulnerable; whereas the fact that many dictators have now been deposed opens up new opportunities to open up the economies of the region and create a true market economy;
Amendment 13 #
2011/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas chronic unemployment, especially of young people, and lack of trade diversification remain a serious concern; whereas long-term structural unemployment and informal labour, including child labour, remains high in most SMCs and has further deteriorated in those countries which have experienced severe social unrest during the Arab Spring; whereas the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) estimates that the region needs to create around 25 million new jobs over the next decade to maintain the current level of employment;
Amendment 14 #
2011/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas adolescents (aged 10-19) represent 20 % of the population and unemployment rates for those aged between 15 and 24 are around 25- 30 % while the participation of women in the labour market remains very low; whereas unemployment is particularly high amongst university graduates, leading to a brain drain and a waste of human resources;
Amendment 25 #
2011/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that the EU is the biggest consumer market in the world, to which access should only be granted if partner countries are serious about engaging in the bilateral opening of markets, if the benefits of economic reforms are enjoyed by the whole population of the partner country, including the most vulnerable, and if the appropriate political, social and environmental commitments are given and fulfilled;
Amendment 39 #
2011/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Is concerned that the European External Action Service (EEAS) has not yet made public the details of the ‘more for more’ criteria that will determine, together with the commercial scoping exercise, whether a country is eligible for a DCFTA; asks the EEAS, therefore, to establish these criteria so that the process is transparent and so that partner countries know in advance where adjustments need to be made; insists that respect for democratic institutions and fundamental rights, including freedom of expression and freedom of association, and respect for international labour laws, ILO conventions and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), must be central to this process and considers that it should be responsive to significant improvements or deteriorations in partner countries during the preparatory phase and the negotiations themselves; insists that these criteria should include an appropriate level of economic opening and an index of how all levels of society benefit from trade and foreign direct investment (FDI);
Amendment 42 #
2011/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Is concerned that the European External Action Service (EEAS) has not yet made public the details of the ‘more for more’ criteria that will determine, together with the commercial scoping exercise, whether a country is eligibleready for a DCFTA; asks the EEAS, therefore, to establish these criteria so that the process is transparent and so that partner countries know in advance where adjustments need to be made; insists that respect for democratic institutions and fundamental rights, including freedom of expression and freedom of association, and abolishment of capital punishment must be central to this process and considers that it should be responsive to significant improvements or deteriorations in partner countries during the preparatory phase and the negotiations themselves; insists that these criteria scoping exercise should incluconsider an appropriate level of economic opening and an index of how all levels of society benefit from trade and foreign direct investment (FDI);
Amendment 44 #
2011/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recalls that FTAs are not an end in themselves and that they should serve to benefit each country; Maintains that the trade provisions should be supported by strengthened human rights clauses with improved monitoring and implementing provisions, and an ambitious sustainable development chapter with a central role for civil society, including provisions on corporate social responsibility (CSR) which will strengthen the joint ownership of the process;
Amendment 45 #
2011/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Asks the Commission to specifically support and promote Fair Trade and organic farming initiatives, in particular in support of small-holder farmers, producers and cooperatives, as a way to integrate sustainable agricultural practices and rural development, simultaneously developing the supply chain to ensure European consumers of the products' quality, traceability and social and environmental credentials;
Amendment 49 #
2011/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes the focus on behind-the- border barriers to trade and alignment with the EU's acquis, but notes that there is still scope for further negotiations on tariff reductions with certain countries; stresses that, for DCFTAs to be of true value to SMCs, the EU must be prepared to make genuine concessionadditional efforts in sensitive areas such as agriculture and Mode IV services; notes, in this context, that the EU actually has a significant total trade surplus in agriculture with these countries;
Amendment 55 #
2011/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes, however, that previous attempts to negotiate sectoral arrangements under the Association Agreements have not proved successful; asks the Commission to incentivise SMCs to negotiate on investment and other so-called ‘Singapore issues’ such as services within the context of DCFTAs; considers that the Commission should apply asymmetrical implementation, where appropriate, and be flexible regarding the sensitive sectors of partner countries concerned;
Amendment 78 #
2011/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Encourages EU Member States to play a more ambitious role in the EU's strategy for the Southern Neighbourhood by providing major programmes of fellowships for SMC students of both genders and from all socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds, particularly in the fields of economics, business, IT, communication and trade; calls on the Commission and the Vice-President/High Representative to immediately propose the establishment of the Euromed Erasmus and Da Vinci programmes; observes that other players in the region, such as Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, have been more effective in providing this support to SMCs; believes that these exchanges can provide lasting connections with future business partners in SMCs;
Amendment 79 #
2011/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31 a. Recalls the role played by artists, cultural actors and bloggers in allowing some Arab civil societies to liberate themselves from dictatorship and open up the path to democracy; calls on the EU to integrate in its trade policy cultural cooperation, including joint initiatives in the fields of arts, education, media, the Internet and other crucial sectors to promote human rights and democracy;
Amendment 2 #
2011/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)
Citation 15 a (new)
- having regard to the European Parliament resolution of 16 January 2008 entitled ‘Towards an EU strategy on the rights of the child’1, ________ 1 OJ C 41E, 19.2.2009, p. 24
Amendment 3 #
2011/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 a (new)
Citation 14 a (new)
- having regard to the European Parliament resolution of 18 May 2010 on key competences for a changing world: implementation of the education and training 2010 work programme 1, ________ 1 OJ C 161E, 31.5.2011, p. 8
Amendment 6 #
2011/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 b (new)
Citation 15 b (new)
- having regard to the European Parliament resolution of 1 February 2007 on educational discrimination against young women and girls (2006/2135 INI)1, ________ 1 OJ C 250E, 25.11.2007, p. 102
Amendment 9 #
2011/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas young people, in order to participate fully in society, and satisfactorily achieve self-fulfilment as individuals and citizens must possess a broad spectrum of knowledge and essential skills, including the effective communication, problem-solving and the ability to critically evaluate information,
Amendment 25 #
2011/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights that the foundations for a child’s future educational career and wellbeing are laid in the early years of childhood, and reiterates the call contained in its resolution on Early Years Learning in the EU for the development of a European framework for early childhood education and care services;
Amendment 34 #
2011/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes the existence of an intergenerational cycle, i.e. the strong tendency for children of early school leavers to become early school leavers themselves; stresses that family structure has a huge impactsignificant influence on children’s ability and motivation to succeed at school;
Amendment 37 #
2011/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Warns of the impact of specific learning difficulties and related problems, increasing the risk of children affected leaving school;
Amendment 50 #
2011/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. States that equality of opportunities in education for individuals of all backgroundssocial, ethnic and religious backgrounds, regardless of gender and notwithstanding specific personal difficulties and handicaps, is vital in creating an equal society; r. es
Amendment 60 #
2011/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Suggests that each secondary school set up a counselling service to enable students with personal problems to talk them through in confidenceperson to person; stresses that staff providing counselling must have adequate training and that to this end facilities for ongoing training in specific skills adapted to specific needs should be provided;
Amendment 62 #
2011/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls for greater efforts to be made to ensure that this personalised approach specifically benefits those pupils suffering from learning difficulties caused by dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, attention deficit or hyperactivity for example;
Amendment 69 #
2011/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Encourages better career guidance and work experience schemes at school, in order to demystify the world of work for pupils and motivbring pupils closer to the world of work and ensuring thate them to set realistic goaly are in a position to make more informed career choices;
Amendment 77 #
2011/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Suggests that mentoring schemes be set up in schools to provide students with exposure to high-achieving individualindividuals who have succeeded in establishing themselves in their various chosen professions, especially if they were formerly at their educational institution;
Amendment 117 #
2011/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Encourages Member States to invest in qualified and well-trained staff for both preschool and compulsory education, in a bid to reduce the teacher-pupil ratio; suggests that teaching assistants be employed in schools to work with struggling pupilprovide support for pupils with learning difficulties or specific needs and to assist classroom teachers in their work;
Amendment 152 #
2011/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls for school resources to be updated in view of the potential benefits of digitised teaching methods and for attention to be given to qualifications such as language proficiency or digital literacy, which are necessary for the jobs of tomorrow;
Amendment 158 #
2011/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses that the principle of ‘learning to learn’ should be at the heart of all school curricula; notes that this is vital in engaging more young people in the process of learning and recommends the incorporation of new technological applications such as those offered by the Internet of Things with a view to increasing motivation and output;
Amendment 40 #
2011/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas major events and participation in sport provide extraordinary opportunities to exploit the potential of tourism development in Europe, which can spread the values and principles linked to sport,
Amendment 56 #
2011/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas national teams have a keyn important role to play in representing the country and its image and must be protected,
Amendment 61 #
2011/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. whereas professional sport is vulnerable totoo is seriously affected by financial instability,
Amendment 79 #
2011/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines the importance of encouraging participation in sports activities in schools and universities as well as of promoting sport among all members of the public, as this fosters values of peaceful coexistence, understanding and solidarity and a healthy lifestyle;
Amendment 98 #
2011/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on sports organisations to pay greater attention to the needs of disabled sportspeopleboth physically and mentally disabled sportspeople and to dedicate more time to them;
Amendment 117 #
2011/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the need to support the fight against doping, while respecting in the performance of medical checks and tests athletes’ individual freedom; urges the Member States to treat trafficking in illegal performance-enhancing substances in the same way as trafficking in illegal drugs and to adopt national legislation to this end, thereby helping to improve European coordination in this field;
Amendment 125 #
2011/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses that women’s sport needs greater societal recognition and higher visibility; urges the Member States to promote the appointment of women to coaching and managerial posts in the world of sport, to increase the number and impact of top women’s competitions broadcast by the media, to encourage women and girls to take up competitive and non-competitive sport and to increase the funds allocated to women’s sport;
Amendment 133 #
2011/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Encourages Member States to take account of the experience of former sportspeople when they wish to become trainers, and to establish specific career paths for high-level athletes who decide to pursue a course of higher education - irrespective of their field of study - and provide tutors for them;
Amendment 151 #
2011/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Points out that, where sports take place in the natural environment, a balance must be ensured between their societal benefits and the health of the natural environments in which they take place;
Amendment 156 #
2011/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Encourages the Member States and the Community institutions to increase their grants to organisations that seek to integrate through sport people at risk of social exclusion or that promote sport for physically or mentally disabled people;
Amendment 174 #
2011/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Recalls that sport has a huge potential for combating and preventing illness and promoting a healthy lifestyle and urges therefore that full use be made of the opportunities it offers for controlling spending on healthcare;
Amendment 183 #
2011/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers that professional sportspeople should be entitled to the same social security rights as workers;
Amendment 190 #
2011/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Underlines the fundamental importance of the current system of structuring commercial exploitation of audiovisual rights for sports competitions being carried out on a centralised, exclusive and territorial basis, but this should not rule out examining at some future point in time the possibility of establishing a European basis for broadcasting rights;
Amendment 204 #
2011/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Considers that betting on sport is a form of commercial exploitation of competitions and calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure this occurs legally and to protect betting from unauthorised activities, in particular by recognising organisers’ intellectual property rights with regard to their competitions, in accordance with the Audiovisual Media Directive, guaranteeing a significant contribution from betting operators towards funding mass-participation sportsports training and by protection the integrity of competitions;
Amendment 219 #
2011/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls for grassroots and character- building sport to benefit from the European Structural Funds;
Amendment 230 #
2011/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Emphasises the important role played by local bodies in promoting sport for all within society and calls on these bodies to be actively involved in the European forums for debate and dialogue aimed at the sports world;
Amendment 246 #
2011/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Underlines that training for players at local level is needed for the sustainable development of European sport and for the values associated with sport to influence individuals and society;
Amendment 299 #
2011/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to include on the agenda for cooperation with non-member States problems such as international player transfers, exploitation of underage players, piracy and illegal betting; urges likewise that European collaboration to stop violence and discriminatory behaviour during sports events be stepped up and encourages the establishment of links for cooperation in supporting sports-based social integration projects;
Amendment 307 #
2011/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on clubs to ensure compliance with immigration laws when they recruitsign up young people from non-member States, and to ensure that they return toall the terms of their country of origin under satisfactory conditions if their career does not take offact comply with the law in force;
Amendment 5 #
2011/2025(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 7 #
2011/2025(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the importance of informing users of the competent data protection authority as well as easy ways to access, to rectify and to delete their personal data;
Amendment 7 #
2011/2020(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that Article 165 TFEU gives the EU new competences in the area of sport; highlights the value of sport to society, not only in terms of health benefits and social inclusion, social inclusion and the promotion of values such as solidarity, teamwork and excellence, values upheld and embodied by the European project, but also in terms of economic growth and job creation; calls, therefore, for sufficient funding to prepare for and establish an ambitious EU programme on sport;
Amendment 12 #
2011/2020(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Opposes the proposed cuts in funding for the European Schools, which are likely to createaffect the quality of teaching, teacher training and the teacher-pupil ratio, not to mention creating discrimination among pupils on grounds of linguistic origin or disability, infringing the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union;
Amendment 21 #
2011/0405(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Under the European Neighbourhood Policy, the Union offers Neighbourhood countries a privileged relationship, building upon a mutual commitment to and promotion of the values of democracy and human rights, the rule of law, good governance and the principles of a social market economy and sustainable development.
Amendment 22 #
2011/0405(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) Concluding agreements on deep and comprehensive free trade areas (DCFTA) between the EU and the Neighbourhood countries is a priority that should lead to the gradual and balanced opening up of the goods and services markets of both parties, ensure that appropriate mechanisms are in place for implementing the measures needed to achieve that end and promote the adoption of plant health and environmental standards similar to those of the Union, as well as minimum social and labour standards.
Amendment 33 #
2011/0405(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) creating conditions for well managed mobility of people and promotion of people-to-people contacts; , active participation of civil society and social stakeholders and promotion of people-to-people contacts, and ensuring that resources are used more efficiently to foster a leverage effect on regional integration and contribute to the resolution of internal conflicts and a reduction in migration;
Amendment 35 #
2011/0405(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) sustainable and inclusive development in all aspects, poverty reduction, including through private-sector developmentthrough the promotion of training programmes and private-sector development, and enhanced support for SMEs and respect for labour rights; promotion of internal economic, social and territorial cohesion ,rural development, climate action and disaster resilience;
Amendment 37 #
2011/0405(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) enhancing sub-regional, regional and Neighbourhood wide collaboration as well as Cross-Border Cooperation, with a special emphasis on trade policy and the opportunities that this affords to boost the development of partner countries.
Amendment 39 #
2011/0405(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Union support provided under this Regulation to each partner country shall be differentiated in form and amounts according to the partner country’s commitment to reforms and its progress in implementing these reforms. Such differentiation shall reflect the level of ambition of the country’s partnership with the Union, its progress in building deep and sustainable democracy, respect for and compliance with the fundamental principles of the rule of law and a social market economy, its progress in implementing agreed reform objectives, the country’s needs and capacities, and the potential impact of Union support.
Amendment 179 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) It is paramount to better integrate environmental concerns into the CFP which should deliver on the objectives and targets of the Union's environmental policy and the Europe 2020 Strategy. The CFP is aimed at an exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains fish stocks at levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield, not later than 2015. The CFP shall implement the precautionary and eco- system approaches to fisheries management. Consequently the EMFF should contribute to the protection of the marine environment as set out in the Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy (Marine Strategy Framework Directive) where possible and by 2020 at the very latest.
Amendment 212 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) In line with the goal of simplification and decentralisation, all activities of the EMFF which fall under shared management, including control and data collection, should take the form of one single operational programme per Member State, in accordance with its national structure. The programming exercise shall cover the period from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2020. Each Member State should prepare a single operational programme incorporating all of the operational programmes from the different regions. Each programme should identify a strategy for meeting targets in relation to the Union priorities for the EMFF and a selection of measures. Programming should comply with Union priorities, while being adapted to national contexts and complement the other Union policies, in particular rural development policy and cohesion policy.
Amendment 228 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) Recognising the importance of the role that spouses of self-employed fishermen play in small scale coastal fishing, the EMFF should support training and networking contributing to their professional development and giving them the means to better fulfil the ancillary tasks they traditionally perform.
Amendment 233 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) Conscious of the weak presence of small scale coastal fishermen in the social dialoguesocial and territorial importance of coastal fishermen, the EMFF should support organisations promoting thise social dialogue of the coastal fishing sector in the appropriate fora
Amendment 247 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) Conscious of the potential that diversification offers for small scale coastal fishermen and their crucial role in coastal communities, the EMFF should help diversification by covering business start- ups and investments for the retrofitting of their vessels, in addition to the relevant training to acquire professional skills in the relevant field outside fishing activities.
Amendment 272 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) The introduction of the transferable fishing concessions systems should make the sector more competitive. Consequently, there may be a need for new professional opportunities outsidein addition to the fishing activities. Therefore, the EMFF should support the diversification and job creation in fishing communities in particular by supporting business start-ups and the conversion or reassignment of vessels for additional maritime activities outside fishing activities of small scale coastal fishing vessels. This last operation seems to be appropriate as the small scale coastal fishing vessels are not covered by the transferable fishing concessions systems, paying particular attention to recreational angling or recreational fishing.
Amendment 281 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) The objective of the Common Fisheries Policy is to ensure a sustainable exploitation of fish stocks in a way that is compatible with the economic and social development of the fisheries and aquaculture sector. Overcapacity has been identified as a major driver for overfishing. It is therefore paramount to adapt the Union fishing fleet to the resources available. The removal of overcapacity through pPublic aid such as temporary or permanent cessation and scrapping schemes has proven ineffective. The EMFF will therefore support the establishment and management of systems of transferable fishing concessions aiming at the reduction of overcapacity and increased economic performance and profitability of the operators concernedfor coastal fleets should be maintained for the purpose of eliminating overcapacity.
Amendment 293 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
Recital 40
Amendment 311 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
Recital 43
(43) In line with the reduction of discard bans introduced by the CFP, the EMFF should support investments on board aiming at the progressive reduction of undesirable catches, make the best use of unwanted fish caught and valorise underused components of the fish caught. Considering the scarcity of the resources, in order to maximise the value of the fish caught, the EMFF should also support investments on board and during the processing and marketing stages aiming at adding commercial value to fish caught.
Amendment 333 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45
Recital 45
(45) It is vital for the Union that a sustainable balance be achieved between fresh water resources and their exploitation; therefore having due regard to environmental impact while ensuring that these sectors retain economic viability, appropriate provisions should support inland fishing.
Amendment 342 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48
Recital 48
New forms of income combined with aquaculture activities have already shown their added value for business development. Therefore the EMFF should support these complementary activities outside aquaculture such as angling- tourism, aquaculture tourism for promoting the aquaculture sector and its products, educational or environmental activities.
Amendment 351 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50
Recital 50
(50) Conscious of the need to identify the most suitable areas for developing aquaculture taking into account access to waters and space, the EMFF should support national and sub-national authorities in making their strategic choices at national levelbased on their respective competences.
Amendment 368 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52
Recital 52
(52) In order to promote environmentally sustainable aquaculture, the EMFF should support aquaculture activities which are highly respectful of the environment, the conversion of aquaculture enterprises to eco-management, the use of audit schemes as well as the conversion to organic aquaculture. In the same vein, the EMFF should also support aquaculture providing for special environmental servicessustainable aquaculture.
Amendment 384 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 61
Recital 61
(61) In order to ensure the viability of fisheries and aquaculture in a highly competitive market, it is necessary to lay down provisions granting support for the implementation of the [Regulation (EU) No on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products]1 as well as for marketing and processing activities carried by operators to maximise the value of fisheries and aquaculture products. Particular attention should be paid to the promotion of operations which integrate producing, processing and marketing activities of the supply chain. In order to adapt to the new discard ban policy, the EMFF should also support the processing of unwanted catches.
Amendment 394 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 62
Recital 62
(62) Priority should be given to producer organisations and associations of producer organisations by granting them support. The compensation for storage aid and aid for production and marketing plans should gradually be phased out as the importance of this particular kind of support has lost its interest in the light of the evolving structure of the Union market for this kind of products and the growing importance of strong producer's organisationsother representative fishing organisations, in particular fishermen's associations, and associations of producer organisations by granting them support.
Amendment 404 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 63
Recital 63
(63) Recognising the growing competition small scale coastal fishermen are confronted to, the EMFF should support entrepreneurial initiatives of small scale coastal fishermen adding value to the fish they catch, in particular by carrying out the processing or direct marketing of the fish they catch.
Amendment 412 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 69
Recital 69
(69) ITaking account of the characteristics of the different fisheries and the cost effectiveness of each one of them, it is paramount that Member States and operators are equipped in such a way that controls can be carried out to a high standard and therefore ensure compliance with the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy while providing for the sustainable exploitation of living aquatic resources; the EMFF should therefore support Member States and operators in conformity with Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009. By creating a culture of compliance, this support should contribute to sustainable growth.
Amendment 421 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 73
Recital 73
(73) Provisions should be laid down for support to collect, manage and use of fisheries data as specified in the multiannual Union programme, in particular to support national and sub- national programmes and the management and use of data for scientific analysis and CFP implementation. The support granted to Member States on the basis of the Regulation (EC) No. 861/2006 for the expenditure incurred relating to the collection, management and use of fisheries data should be continued under the EMFF pursuing the logic of a single fund.
Amendment 439 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 88
Recital 88
(88) Conscious of the importance of ensuring conservation of marine biological and protecting fish stocks in particular from illegal fishing and in the spirit of the conclusions drawn in the Green Paper on the Reform of the CFP1, those operators who do not comply with the rules of the CFP, and particularly jeopardise the sustainability of the stocks concerned and constitute therefore a serious threat to the sustainable exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the MSY1, those operators who do not comply with the rules of the CFP, and those who are involved in IUU fishing should be excluded from support under the EMFF. Union funding should not at any stage from the selection to the implementation of an operation be used to undermine the public interest of conservation of marine biological resources expressed in the objectives of the CFP Regulation.
Amendment 442 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 89
Recital 89
(89) Member States should adopt adequate measures to guarantee the proper functioning of management and control systems. To that end, a managing authority, a paying agency and a certification body should be designated for each sub-national operational programme and their responsibilities should be specified. These responsibilities should relate primarily to the sound financial implementation, organisation of evaluation, certification of expenditure, audit and compliance with Union law. Provision should be made for regular meetings between the Commission and the national authorities concerned in order to monitor the assistance. With respect to management and control it is necessary, in particular, to establish the modalities by which Member States give the assurance that the systems are in place and function satisfactorily.
Amendment 446 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 93
Recital 93
(93) The rules and procedures governing commitments and payments should be simplified so that a regular cash flow is ensured. A pre-financing of 47 % of the contribution from the EMFF should help speeding up the implementation of the operational programme.
Amendment 465 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the sustainable development of fisheries areas and inland fishing,
Amendment 500 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 10
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 10
(10) 'inland fishing' means fishing carried out for commercial purposes by, from a vessels operatingr otherwise, exclusively in inland waters or by other devices used for ice fishing;
Amendment 512 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 18
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 18
(18) 'small scale coastal fishing' means fishing carried out by fishing vessels of an overall length of less than 12 metres and not using towed gear as listed in Table 3 Annex I of Commission Regulation (EC) No 26/2004 of 30 December 2003 regarding the fishing vesselin local fishing grounds which underpins the traditional social fabric of fishing communities and is managed by SMEs and family businesses that operate on a generational basis, and which involves daily fishing trips in which catches aregister of the Union not frozen or processed on board;
Amendment 516 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 19
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 19
(19) 'vessels operating exclusively in inland waters' means vessels engaged in commercial fishing in inland waters and not included in the Union fishing fleet register.
Amendment 520 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 19 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 19 a (new)
(19a) ‘aquaculture sector’ means aquaculture enterprises, aquaculture farmers’ and fishermen’s organisations and natural persons involved in aquaculture activities.
Amendment 614 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
(b) enhancement of the competitiveness and viability of fisheries, in particular of small scale coastal fleet, and improvement of safety or working conditions;
Amendment 725 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) operators that have committed a serious infringement under Article 42 of the Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 or Article 90(1) of the Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, with a sanction based on a final administrative decision;
Amendment 729 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 737 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Amendment 747 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point c
Amendment 750 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4
Article 12 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall require that operators submitting an application under the EMFF provide to the managing authority a signed statement confirming that they respect the criteria listed in paragraph 1 and have not committed an irregularity under the EEF or the EMFF as referred to in paragraph 2. Member States shall verify the veracity of the statement before the approval of the operation.
Amendment 766 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) construction of new fishing vessels, decommissioning or importation of fishing vessels;
Amendment 780 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 791 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 801 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point f
Amendment 859 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
(iii) the share of small scalinshore coastal fishing fleet in the fishing fleet;
Amendment 871 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall draw up a single operational programme integrating the various subnational programmes to implement the Union priorities to be co- financed by the EMFF.
Amendment 995 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2
Article 28 – paragraph 2
2,. Operations financed under this Article must be carried out in collaboration with a scientific or technical body recognised by the Member State which shall validate the results of such opeby means of the business classification provided for in national contract law for public administrations.
Amendment 1016 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 2
2. The feasibility studies and advice referred to respectively in paragraph 1(a) and (b) shall be provided by recognised scientific or technical bodies with the required advisory competences as recognised by the national law of each Member Statein the business classification provided for in the national contract law for public administration.
Amendment 1073 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In order to facilitate diversification and job creation outside fishingto complement the main fishing activity, the EMFF may support:
Amendment 1088 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) business start-ups outsidecomplementary to fishing;
Amendment 1097 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) retrofitting of small scale coastal fishing vessels in order to reassign them for activities complementary to or outside fishing.
Amendment 1122 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 3
Article 32 – paragraph 3
3. Support under paragraph 1(b) shall be granted to small scale coastal fishermen owning a Union fishing vessel registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea at least 60 days during the two years preceding the date of submission of the application. The fishing licence associated with the fishing vessel shall be permanently withdrawn.
Amendment 1130 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 4
Article 32 – paragraph 4
Amendment 1138 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 5
Article 32 – paragraph 5
Amendment 1176 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 3
Article 33 – paragraph 3
Amendment 1199 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34
Article 34
Amendment 1245 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 a (new)
Article 34 a (new)
Article 34a Permanent cessation of fishing activities 1. The EFF shall contribute to the financing of the permanent cessation of the fishing activities of fishing vessels, providing that this cessation is part of a fishing effort adjustment plan included in the Management Plans detailed in Article 9 of the CFP. The permanent cessation of the fishing activities of a fishing vessel may only be achieved by: a) the scrapping of the fishing vessel; b) its reassignment, under the flag of a Member State, and registration in the Community for activities outside fishing; c) its reassignment for the purpose of the creation of artificial reefs. Member States shall ensure that these operations are preceded by the corresponding environmental impact assessment. Public support for the permanent cessation of fishing activities paid to the owners of fishing vessels shall apply to the vessel’s fishing capacity and, where appropriate, the associated fishing licence. 2. The permanent cessation of fishing activities of fishing vessels shall be programmed by means of management plans. 3. To facilitate the implementation of fishing effort adjustment plans, the Member States may make public tenders or calls for proposals. Member of States may also set the level of public support taking into account cost effectiveness according to objective criteria, such as: a) the price of the fishing vessel recorded on the national market or its insurance value; b) the turnover of the fishing vessel; c) the age of the fishing vessel and its tonnage expressed in GT or its engine power expressed in kW.
Amendment 1248 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 b (new)
Article 34 b (new)
Article 34 (b) Temporary cessation of fishing activities The EFF may contribute to the financing of support measures for the temporary cessation of fishing activities to owners of fishing vessels and fishermen, in the context of the fishing effort adjustment plan included in the Management Plans detailed in Article 9 of the CFP.
Amendment 1270 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In order to reduce the impact of fishing on the marine environment, foster the elimination of discards and facilitate the transition to exploitation of living marine biological resources that restores and maintains populations of harvested species abovet levels which can as a minimum produce the MSY, the EMFF may support investments in equipment:
Amendment 1293 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 2
Article 36 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1392 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 2
Article 39 – paragraph 2
2. Support shall not contribute to the replacement or modernisation of main or ancillary engines. Support shall only be granted to owners of fishing vessels and not more than once during the programming period for the same fishing vessel, organisations of fishermen and administrations.
Amendment 1414 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 1
Article 40 – paragraph 1
1. In order to improve the quality of the fish caught the EMFF may support investments on board, in the processing and marketing process, for this purpose.
Amendment 1427 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 2
Article 40 – paragraph 2
2. In order to improve the use of unwanted catches the EMFF may support investments on board, in the processing and marketing process, to make the best use of unwanted catches of commercial stocks and valorise underused components of fish caught, in line with Article 15 of the [Regulation on Common Fisheries Policy] and Article 8(b) of the [Regulation (EU) No on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products].
Amendment 1431 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 3
Article 40 – paragraph 3
Amendment 1439 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 4
Article 40 – paragraph 4
4. The support referred to in paragraph 1 shall only be granted to owners of Union fishing vessels whose vessels are which have carried a fishing activity for at least 60 days at sea during the two years preceding the date of submission of the application, and to organisations of fishermen.
Amendment 1456 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 2
Article 41 – paragraph 2
2. In order to facilitate the use of unwanted catches the EMFF may support investments in fishing ports and landing sites which enable to make the best use of unwanted catches of commercial stocks and which valorise under-used components of the fish caught, in line with Article 15 of the [Regulation on Common Fisheries Policy] and Article 8(b) of the [Regulation (EU) No on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products].
Amendment 1466 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 4
Article 41 – paragraph 4
Amendment 1480 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 42 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In order to reduce the impact of inlandcontinental fishing on the environment, increase energy efficiency, increase the quality of fish landed, or to improve safety or working conditions, the EMFF may support the following investments:
Amendment 1493 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 42 – paragraph 2 – point a
a) References made in Articles 33, 36 and 39 to fishing vessels shall be understood as references to vessels operating exclusively in inlandcontinental water;
Amendment 1495 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 42 – paragraph 2 – point b
b) References made in Article 36 to the marine environment shall be understood as references to the environment in which the inland fishing vessel operatescontinental fishing is carried out.
Amendment 1497 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 3
Article 42 – paragraph 3
3. In order to sustain diversification by inlandcontinental fishermen, the EMFF may support the reassignment of vessels operating in inlandcontinental fishing to other activities outside fishing under the conditions of Article 32 of this Regulation
Amendment 1500 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 4
Article 42 – paragraph 4
4. For the purposes of paragraph 3, references made in Article 32 to fishing vessels shall be understood as references to vessels operating exclusively in inlandcontinental water.
Amendment 1504 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 5
Article 42 – paragraph 5
5. In order to protect and develop aquatic fauna and flora, the EMFF may support the participation of inlandcontinental fishermen in managing, restoring and monitoring NATURA 2000 sites where these areas directly concern fishing activities as well as the rehabilitation of inlandcontinental waters, including spawning grounds and migration routes for migratory species, without prejudice of Article 38(1)(d).
Amendment 1513 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 6
Article 42 – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall ensure that vessels receiving support under this Article continue to operate exclusively in inlandcontinental waters.
Amendment 1518 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 1
Article 44 – paragraph 1
1. Support under this Chapter shall be limited tointended for aquaculture enterprises unless otherwise expressly established, organisations of aquaculture prodcuers and fishermen and legal persons.
Amendment 1553 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 2
Article 45 – paragraph 2
2. Operations under this Article must be carried out in collaboration with a scientific or technical body as recognised by the national law of each Member State which shall validate the results of such operathrough the business classification referred to in the national contract law of the public institutions.
Amendment 1607 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point a
a) adding value to aquaculture products, in particular by allowing the aquaculture enterprisesector to carry out the processing, marketing and direct sale of its own aquaculture production;
Amendment 1614 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point b
b) diversification of the income of the aquaculture enterprisessector through the development of new aquaculture species with good market prospects;
Amendment 1618 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) diversification of the income of the aquaculture enterprisessector through the development of complementary activities outside aquaculture.
Amendment 1623 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 2
Article 47 – paragraph 2
2. Support under paragraph 1(c) shall be granted only to aquaculture enterprises provided that the complementary activities outside aquaculture relate to the core aquaculture business of enterprise, such as angling tourism, aquaculture tourism promoting the aquaculture sector and its products, aquaculture environmental services or educational activities on aquaculture.
Amendment 1640 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 3
Article 48 – paragraph 3
Amendment 1649 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 4
Article 48 – paragraph 4
Amendment 1756 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 55 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Support may only be granted where the suspension of harvesting due to contamination of molluscs is the result of the proliferation of toxin-producing plankton or the presence of plankton containing biotoxins, or to the proliferation of coliforms (E. coli) and when:
Amendment 1759 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 55 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) it lasts for more than four months consecutivelyone month; or
Amendment 1765 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 3
Article 55 – paragraph 3
Amendment 1801 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 57 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The occurrence of an adverse climatic event or the outbreak of disease in aquaculture shall be formally recognised as such by the competent subnational authority or the Member State concerned.
Amendment 1804 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 57 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The competent subnational authority or the Member States may, where appropriate, establish in advance criteria on the basis of which such formal recognition shall be deemed to be granted.
Amendment 1955 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
(iii) products obtained using methods with low impact on the environment or organic aquaculture products as defined in Council Regulation(EC) No 834/2007 on organiccoastal fisheries products or sustainable aquaculture productions.
Amendment 1963 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
(ii) certification and promotion including of sustainableeasonal and local coastal fisheryies and aquaculture products and of environmentally friendly processing methods;
Amendment 1967 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
(iii) direct marketing of fishery products by small scale coastal fishermen;
Amendment 1976 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
b a) the marketing of new products, the application of new technologies and the development of innovative marketing methods;
Amendment 2014 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) for the processing of organicsustainable aquaculture products as regulated in Article 6 and 7 of Council Regulation(EC) No 834/2007.;
Amendment 2019 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
da) contributing to the improvement of working conditions;
Amendment 2026 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
Amendment 2032 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point d c (new)
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point d c (new)
dc) for the production of new products, the application of new technologies and the development of innovative production methods.
Amendment 2106 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 79 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 79 – paragraph 2 – point b
b) national and sub-national multi-annual sampling programmes;
Amendment 2116 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 79 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 79 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) the participation of Member States' representatives and sub-national governments in regional coordination meetings as referred to in Article 37(4) of the [Regulation on the Common Fisheries Policy], meetings of regional fisheries management organisations of which the EU is a contracting partner or an observer or meetings of international bodies in charge of providing scientific advice.
Amendment 2244 #
2011/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 96 – paragraph 1
Article 96 – paragraph 1
1. In addition to the general rules of Article 72 of [Regulation (EU) No [...] laying down Common Provisions], and following the Commission decision approving the operational programme, an initial pre- financing amount for the whole programming period shall be paid by the Commission. This shall represent 47 % of the contribution from the Union budget to the operational programme concerned. It may be split into two instalments depending on budget availability..
Amendment 10 #
2011/0339(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) The actions foreseen in the programme should help to strengthen European public health systems as they are a crucial mechanism to keep social welfare and to reduce inequalities that are worryingly increasing due to the current economic uncertainty.
Amendment 11 #
2011/0339(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) To minimise the public health consequences of cross-border health threats which could range from mass contamination caused by chemical incidents to pandemics, like those unleashed recently by E coli, influenza strain H1N1 or SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) or diseases from developing countries which through global population movements are an increasing reality in some European countries, the Programme should contribute to the creation and maintenance of robust mechanisms and tools to detect, assess and manage major cross-border health threats.. Due to the nature of these threats, the Programme should support coordinated public health measures at EU level to address different aspects, building on preparedness and response planning, robust and reliable risk assessment and a strong risk and crisis management framework. In this context, it is important that the programme should benefit from complementarity with the work programme of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control12 in the fight against communicable diseases and the activities supported under the Unions programmes for research and innovation. Special efforts should be undertaken to ensure coherence and synergies between the Programme and global health work carried out under other Community programmes and instruments that address in particular the areas of influenza, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and other cross- border health threats in third countries. Action under the programme may also cover cross-border threats to health caused by biological and chemical incidents, environment and climate change. As stated in the Commission's Communication ‘A Budget for Europe 2020’, the Commission has committed to mainstreaming climate change into overall Union spending programmes and to direct at least 20% of the Union budget to climate-related objectives. Spending in the Health for Growth Programme under objective 4 will contribute in a general manner to this objective by addressing health threats associated to climate change. The Commission will provide information on climate change expenditure within the Health for Growth Programme.
Amendment 12 #
2011/0339(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) This programme should also contribute to create synergies with the European research field by introducing and applying innovative breakthroughs into health sector and making sure that the limited national European resources are utilized efficiently. In order to translate research into actual innovation within health systems, particular attention should be given to actors with specific vulnerabilities, such as women and children, that make, nevertheless, a crucial contribution to social and economic growth and welfare.
Amendment 15 #
2011/0339(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – subparagraph 1
(1) To develop common tools and mechanisms at EU level to address shortages of resources, both human and financial, and to facilitate up-take of innovation in healthcare in order to contribute to innovative and sustainable health systems and to reduce inequalities within healthcare European services.
Amendment 20 #
2011/0339(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – point 1.2
Article 4 – point 1.2
Amendment 23 #
2011/0339(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – point 2.2
Article 4 – point 2.2
– 2.2 Support action on rare diseases including creation of European Reference Networks (in accordance with 2.1), information and registries based on the common criteria for accreditation;
Amendment 33 #
2011/0339(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.4 a (new)
Annex 1 – point 1 – point 1.4 a (new)
1.4a. Creating synergies with the European research field so that the main research breakthroughs can be introduced and actually applied into health systems.
Amendment 35 #
2011/0339(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – point 4.1
Annex 1 – point 4.1
4.1. Preparedness to and response for serious cross border health threats taking into account and coordinating with global initiatives: put in place common components of generic and specific preparedness planning, including for pandemic influenza, and report regularly on implementation of preparedness plans; bring innovation to patients for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases coming from developing countries which are increasingly becoming a reality in some European countries.
Amendment 1 #
2011/0303(NLE)
Draft opinion
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
– having regard to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly (EUROLAT) resolution of 19 May 2011 on the prospects for trade relations between the European Union and Latin America,
Amendment 5 #
2011/0303(NLE)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Amendment 26 #
2011/0303(NLE)
Draft opinion
Recital J
Recital J
J. recalling that all states in CA benefit from the Generalised System of Preferences Plus scheme (GSP+), which will cease to apply on 31 December 2013; noting that the new GSP scheme will not apply toexclude, without exception, all those countries with upper-middle income, and that therebyfore Costa Rica and Panama would lose their right to benefit from this system; further noting that the GSP is unilateral, temporary, revisable, covers a smaller range of products and excludes most agricultural products, whereas the PA will improve the trading position of all CA states by establishing a new, more comprehensive, secure and mutually beneficial legal framework; welcoming the fact that this new scheme will enable progressive liberalisation in the exchange of goods and services, public procurement and the promotion of investment without compromising the achievements made inand pointing out that, since it involves an increased commitment, it should be geared towards stepping up the fight against poverty and exclusion, attaining the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the achievements made in upholding human rights and complying with international standards on society, labour and the environment;
Amendment 40 #
2011/0303(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point v
Paragraph 1 – point v
v) IOrganise and facilitate the bi-regional Civil Society Forum for Dialogue on an annual basis; invite the private sector and civil society to engage by means of a corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy that enables them to have a smooth relationship and brings about greater sustainable economic development for social cohesion and, to combat poverty and exclusion, to attain the MDGs and to achieve economic growth;
Amendment 43 #
2011/0303(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point v a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point v a (new)
va) Promote action to raise awareness of the Agreement among stakeholders in both regions and encourage the organisation of trade fairs in both regions in order to provide opportunities for contacts to be forged and cooperation agreements to be concluded, particularly among SMEs;
Amendment 45 #
2011/0303(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point v a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point v a (new)
va) Support the establishment of competitive value-added production facilities in Central America; propose the establishment of regional trade academies both in Latin American regions and across EU Member States, aimed at building capacity among SMEs by providing training sessions on the preconditions for trading agricultural products, goods and services with the partner region;
Amendment 8 #
2011/0299(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
With regard to digital service infrastructures, building blocks and digital services infrastructures with elements that can be used by other service providers shall take priority over other digital service infrastructures, since the former are a pre- conditionprovides a basis for the later to build on. Digital service infrastructures should, inter alia, create European added value and meet proven needs. They should be sufficiently mature for deployment, technically as well as operationally as proven in particular through successful piloting. They should be based on a concrete sustainability plan to ensure the long-term operation of core service platforms beyond the CEF. Financial assistance under this Regulation should therefore wherever possible be phased out over time and funding from sources other than the CEF should be mobilised.
Amendment 35 #
2011/0299(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. Building blocks essentialand mature digital service infrastructures containing technical models (such as an interoperable data model, a standard for, andccess rights or a networking model connecting all Member States) with demonstrable prospects of being used in, the development, deployment and operation of other digital service infrastructures as listed in the annex shall be given first priority for funding.
Amendment 52 #
2011/0299(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Section 1 – second paragraph
Annex – Section 1 – second paragraph
The core service platforms and their common building blocks address interoperability and security needs of projects of common interest. They are intended to enable digital interactions between public authorities and citizens, public authorities and businesses and organisations, or among public authorities of different Member States through standardised, cross-border, and user- friendly interaction platforms. Building block dDigital service infrastructures sthall take priority overt provide an integral part of other digital service infrastructures, since the former are a pre- condition foor that can serve as a model for new platforms, shall take priority over othe latterr digital service infrastructures. The generic services provide the connection to the core service platforms and enable the national added value services to use the core service platforms. They provide gateways between national services and core service platforms and allow national public authorities and organisations, businesses and/or citizens to access the core service platform for their cross-border transactions. The quality of the services and the support for stakeholders involved in cross-border transactions shall be assured. They shall support and stimulate take-up of core service platforms.
Amendment 55 #
2011/0299(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – section 1 – point 2 – point f
Annex – section 1 – point 2 – point f
(f) Access to digital resources of European heritage: This refers to the core service platform based on the current Europeana portal. The platform will provide a singles the central access point to Europeana cultural heritage content at item level, a set of interface specifications to interact with the infrastructure (search for data, download data), support for the metadata adaptation and ingestion of new content, as well as information on conditions for reuse of the content accessible through the infrastructure.
Amendment 878 #
2011/0294(COD)
add the following multimodal platforms to the comprehensive network: – Pontevedra – Zalia – Torrelavega – Júndiz – Monzón – El Vallés – El Prat – El Gorguel – Ciudad Real – Albacete – San Roque – Mérida – Ponferrada/El Bierzo – Castellón – Alicante – Benavente – Zamora – Miranda de Ebro – Burgos – Palencia – Área Central – Aranda de Duero – Soria – Arévalo – Ávila – Segovia
Amendment 881 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Volume 16/33
Annex I – Volume 16/33
Amendment 888 #
2011/0294(COD)
add the following airports to the comprehensive network: – Murcia/Corvera – Lleida – Huesca/Pirineos – Logroño – Albacete – Córdoba
Amendment 892 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Volume 17/33
Annex I – Volume 17/33
add the following rail passenger transport sections to the comprehensive network: – Almendricos – Águilas – Barcelona – Massanet – Barcelona – Puigcerdá – Játiva – Alcoy – Lleida – Manresa – Barcelona – Los Rosales – Zafra – Madrid – Burgos – Villalba – Segovia
Amendment 893 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Volume 17/33
Annex I – Volume 17/33
add the following high-quality road sections to the core network: – Santander – Aguilar de Campoo – Palencia/Burgos – Vitoria – Alsasua – Pamplona – Jaca – Huesca – Lleida – Tarragona – Atalaya del Cañavate – Albacete – Murcia – Benavente – Verín – Ourense – Vigo – Gijón – Oviedo – León – Benavente – Zamora – Salamanca – Cáceres – Zafra – Sevilla -Oviedo-La espina– Ponferrada
Amendment 894 #
2011/0294(COD)
add the following high-quality road sections to the comprehensive network: – Valladolid – Aranda de Duero – Soria – Ourense – Santiago – Ourense – Guntín – Ponferrada – Ourense – Monforte – Chantada – Astorga – León – Burgos – Burgos – Logroño – Pamplona – Ávila – Salamanca – León – Valladolid – Segovia – Valladolid – Ávila – Maqueda – Toledo – Ocaña – Tarancón – Cuenca – Teruel – Alfajarín – Fraga -Catalayud – Daroca – Alcolea del Pinar – Monreal del Campo – Badajoz – Zafra – Córdoba – Baena – Granada – Huelva – Jabugo – Zafra – Estepa – Lucena – Baena – Jaén – Úbeda – Blanca – Avarán – La Font de la Figuera – Alicante – Alcoy – Játiva – Elche – Cartagena – Vera – Figueras – Puigcerdá – Ávila – Villacastín – San Rafael – Segovia
Amendment 750 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Support under this measure shall cover new participation by farmers and processors or their managing bodies in:
Amendment 765 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a
a) quality schemes for agricultural products, cotton or foodstuffs established by Union legislation, including those in the process of being recognised;
Amendment 772 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
ii) the scheme is open to all producers and processors;
Amendment 773 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 786 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Support shall be granted: a) as an annual incentive payment, the level of which shall be dsetermined according to the level of the fixed costs arising from participation in supported schemes, for a maximum dur. For the purposes of this paragraph, 'fixed costs' means the costs incurred for entering a supported quality scheme and the annual contribution for participating in that scheme, including, where necessary, expenditure on checks required to verify compliance with the specifications of five years. the scheme. b) cover the costs of the information and promotion activities for the products indicated in paragraph 1 of this article.
Amendment 803 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3
Article 17 – paragraph 3
3. Support shall be limited to the maximum amounts laid down in Annex I.
Amendment 883 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. Support under paragraph 1(a) shall be granted to agricultural holdings. In the case of investments to support farm restructuring, only farms not exceeding a certain size, to be defined by the Member States in the programme based on the SWOT analysis carried out in relation to the Union priority for rural development “enhancing competitiveness of all types of agriculture and enhancing farm viability”, shall be eligible. Support under paragraph 1(b) shall only be payable to SMEs and to producer organisations and agricultural cooperatives, irrespective of their size. Similarly, the selection criteria defined under Article 49 shall promote projects developed by producer organisations and cooperatives.
Amendment 1026 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 a (new)
Article 20 a (new)
Amendment 1198 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Eligible operations shall be consistent with the forest protection plan established by the Member States. For holdings above a certain size, to be determined by the Member States in the programme, support shall be conditional on the submission of a forest management plan detailing the preventive objectives. This requirement shall be waived for farms that are part of landowner associations and are covered by a prevention plan drawn up by the competent authorities.
Amendment 1224 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 26 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. This measure can thus be used to finance the establishment of forest planning instruments such as planning projects and technical plans that shall include investment initiatives funded by this measure.
Amendment 1245 #
Amendment 1253 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Support under this measure shall be granted in order to facilitate the setting up and merging of producer groups in the agriculture and forestry sectors for the purpose of:
Amendment 1275 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Support shall be granted to producer groups which are officially recognised by the Member States' competent authority on the basis of a business plan. It shall be limited to producer groups coming under the definition of SMEFor producer groups with a turnover of less than EUR 1 million with regard to Member States that joined the EU before 2004, in accordance with Article 8(1)(d) of this Regulation, support shall only be granted in respect of RDPs with a thematic sub- programme concerning short supply chains.
Amendment 1347 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1
Article 30 – paragraph 1
1. Support under this measure shall be granted, per hectare of UAA and/or LU, to farmers or groups of farmers who undertake, on a voluntary basis to convert to or maintain organic farming practices and methods as defined in Council Regulation (EC) No 834/200735.
Amendment 1569 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 37 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 1583 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 2
Article 37 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1591 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 4
Article 37 – paragraph 4
Amendment 1632 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 1
Article 40 – paragraph 1
1. Support under Article 37(1)(c) may only be granted where the drop of income exceeds 30% of the average annual income of the individual farmer in the preceding three-year period or a three-year average based on the preceding five-year period excluding the highest and lowest entry. Income for the purposes of Article 37(1)(c) shall refer to the sum of revenues the farmer receives from the market, including any form of public support, deducting input costs. Payments by the mutual fund or under insurance contracts to farmers shall compensate for not more than 70% of the income lost. In the event that this measure is included in the rural development programmes, funds shall be allocated in proportion to the risk to the incomes of holdings in the Member State or region concerned.
Amendment 1680 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 44 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
In cases where co-operation projects are not selected by the local action groups, Member States shall establish a system of ongoing applicationfor applying for co-operation projects, paying heed to the time limits set by the Commission for this purpose.
Amendment 1719 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 3
Article 46 – paragraph 3
3. In the case of irrigation, only investments that lead to a reduction of previous water use by at least 25% shall be considered as eligible expenditure. By way of derogation, in the Member States that adhered to the Union from 2004 onwards and in Member States in the Mediterranean Basin investments in new irrigation installations can be considered eligible expenditure in cases where. The infrastructure shall undergo an environmental analysis to provides evidence that the investment concerned is sustainable and has no negative environmental impact.
Amendment 1924 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 64 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 64 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. In Member States in which rural development programming is carried out through a series of regional programmes, EAFRD resources will be allocated by the State in question to each programme according to objective, non-discriminatory criteria which should include reference to the criterion established under point 4(c) of this article.
Amendment 1949 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 65 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) 80% for the measures referred to in Articles 15, 28, 36 and 3640, for the LEADER local development referred to in Article 28 of Regulation (EU) No [CSF/2012] and for operations under Article 20(1)(a)(i). It may be increased to 90% for the programmes of less developed, the outermost regions and the smaller Aegean islands within the meaning of Regulation (EEC) No 2019/93;
Amendment 2001 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 67 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 67 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Notwithstanding Article 59 3(a) of Regulation (EU) No [CSF/2012], the contribution from the EAFRD may be made in a form other than a non- repayable direct assistance. Provisions for implementation will be decided in accordance with the procedure.
Amendment 2067 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Article 17(3)
Annex 1 – Article 17(3)
Amendment 2068 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Article 17(3)
Annex 1 – Article 17(3)
Amendment 2085 #
2011/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Article 28 (4)
Annex 1 – Article 28 (4)
Amendment 646 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – title 1 – chapter 1 – title
Part 2 – title 1 – chapter 1 – title
Public intervention and, aid for private storage and private supply management
Amendment 803 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The Commission shall, however, be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 90 with a view to applying this measure to any other sector listed in Article 1 of this Regulation if the circumstances referred to in Article 17(1) apply.
Amendment 812 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall be empowerobliged to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 160, where necessary in order to provide for market transparency to lay down the conditions under which it may decide to grant private storage aid for the products listed in Article 16, taking into account average recorded Union market prices and the reference prices for the products concerned or the need to respond to a particularly difficult market situation or economic developments in the sector in one or more Member States. The Commission shall draw up annual benchmarks taking account of the above factors, on the basis of which private storage shall be activated.
Amendment 844 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 a (new)
Article 17 a (new)
Amendment 847 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 b (new)
Article 17 b (new)
Article 17b Food aid The Commission shall establish mechanisms to ensure that products covered under the Private Supply Management system are used as food aid by distributing them free of charge to charitable organisations and foundations active both within and outside the European Union.
Amendment 848 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 c (new)
Article 17 c (new)
Article 17c Strategic Cereal Reserves The Commission shall establish, by means of delegated acts pursuant to Article 160, a Strategic Reserve system in the cereals sector which shall store cereals when the average price on the representative markets falls below a specific threshold to be set by the Commission and shall release these stocks when the average price exceeds the threshold.
Amendment 849 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 d (new)
Article 17 d (new)
Amendment 993 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – title 1 – chapter 2 – section 3 – title
Part 2 – title 1 – chapter 2 – section 3 – title
Aid in the fruit and vegetables sectorto producer organisations
Amendment 995 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Producer organisations in the fruit and vegetables sectorreferred to in Article 106 of this Regulation may set up an operational fund. The fund shall be financed by:
Amendment 996 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – point a
a) financial contributions of members or, of the producer organisation itself or a combination thereof;
Amendment 999 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The Commission shall establish the conditions under which the producer organisations referred to in Article 106 of this Regulation may, where appropriate, set up operational funds and set out arrangements for financing them. It shall lay down specific rules to ensure that the amount of Community financial aid received by the association of producer organisations and by their partner producer organisations does not exceed the ceiling set in Article 32(2).
Amendment 1000 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2
Article 30 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1003 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
1. Operational programmes in the fruit and vegetables sector shall have at least two of the objectives referred to in Article 106(c) or of the following objectives:
Amendment 1008 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
b) improvement of product quality, for both fresh and processed products;
Amendment 1010 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
c) boosting products’ commercial value, including by means of processing, where appropriate;
Amendment 1016 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e
e) environmental measures and methods of production, handling or processing respecting the environment, including organic farming;
Amendment 1019 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The operational programmes may be presented and managed, wholly or in part, directly or by delegation, by the associations of producer organisations, under conditions to be established by the Commission.
Amendment 1022 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
1. Crisis prevention and management referred to in point (f) of paragraph 1 shall be related to avoiding and dealing with market crises oin the fruit and vegetable marketvarious sectors and shall cover in this context:
Amendment 1027 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
b) green harvesting or non-harvesting of fruit and vegetables;
Amendment 1029 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
c) promotion and communication, whether preventive or during a period of crisis;
Amendment 1033 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
d) training measures, or measures for the estimation, forecasting and monitoring of marketing years;
Amendment 1036 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e
e) harvest insurance, or any other kind of insurance under conditions to be set by the Commission;
Amendment 1041 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f
f) support for the administrative costs of setting up mutual funds. Contributions to mutual funds shall also be eligible, under conditions to be set by the Commission.
Amendment 1044 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 1046 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Producer organisations may take out loans on commercial terms for financing crisis prevention and management measures. In that case, the repayment of the capital and interest on those loans may form part of the operational programme and so may be eligible for Union financial assistance under Article 32. Any specific action under crisis prevention and management shall be financed either by such loans, or directly, but not both. The maximum amounts of aid for withdrawals, green harvesting and non-harvesting shall be set by the Commission with due account for the production costs of each product, and shall be updated periodically.
Amendment 1066 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 32 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. The 50 % limit provided for in paragraph 1 shall be increased to 100 % in the case of market withdrawals of fruit and vegetables which shall not exceed 510 % of the volume of marketed production of each producer organisation and which are disposed of by way of:
Amendment 1067 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 32 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 (new)
In respect of fruit and vegetables withdrawn from the market for distribution free of charge to the charitable organisations and foundations referred to in this article, Union financial assistance will cover payment for these products, transport costs arising from such free distribution, as well as the cost of either packing or processing of such fruit and vegetables carried out for the purposes of ease of distribution.
Amendment 1071 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 a (new)
Article 34 a (new)
Amendment 1221 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 a (new)
Article 54 a (new)
Article 54a Public stocks Public stocks for food security purposes may be from any of the sectors listed under Article 1(2.)
Amendment 1222 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 b (new)
Article 54 b (new)
Article 54c General principles on public stocks Public stocks and the EU food security programme shall be based on the following conditions: (a) The volume and accumulation of such stocks shall correspond to predetermined targets related solely to food security. (b) The process of stock accumulation and disposal shall be transparent. (c) Purchases shall be made at current market prices. (d) Products from food security stocks shall be made at no less than the current market price for the product and quality in question.
Amendment 1223 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 c (new)
Article 54 c (new)
Article 54c Delegated powers In view of the need to guarantee the accumulation and holding of stocks of products which form an integral part of the EU's food security programme, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 160.
Amendment 1241 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 58 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Without prejudice to any specific provisions which may be adopted by the Commission, Member States shall check whether those products conform to those standards and shall apply penalties as appropriate.
Amendment 1330 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 a (new)
Article 68 a (new)
Article 68a Compulsory indication 1. Indication of the country of origin or place of provenance on the labelling of or documentation accompanying the food product shall be compulsory. 2. Where the country of origin or the place of provenance of a food is given and where it is not the same as that of its primary ingredient: (a) the country of origin or place of provenance of the primary ingredient in question shall be given; (b) or the country of origin or place of provenance of the primary ingredient shall be indicated as being different to that of the food.
Amendment 1499 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 102 b (new)
Article 102 b (new)
Amendment 1501 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 103 c (new)
Article 103 c (new)
Amendment 1503 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 103 d (new)
Article 103 d (new)
Article 103d Replanting rights 1. Member States shall grant replanting rights to producers who have grubbed up a legally recognised and registered area planted with vines. However, grubbed-up areas for which a grubbing-up premium has been granted shall not generate replanting rights. 2. Member States may grant replanting rights to producers who undertake to grub up an area planted with vines. In such cases, the grubbing-up of the pledged area shall be carried out at the latest at the end of the third year after which new vines for which the replanting rights had been granted have been planted. 3. Replanting rights granted shall correspond to the equivalent of the grubbed-up area in terms of pure crop. 4. The replanting rights shall be exercised on the holding in respect of which they were granted. Member States may further stipulate that such replanting rights may be exercised only on the area where the grubbing-up was carried out. 5. By way of derogation from paragraph 4, Member States may decide that replanting rights may be transferred, in whole or in part, to another holding in the same Member State in the following cases: a) part of the holding concerned is transferred to that other holding; b) areas on that other holding are intended for: i) the production of wines with a protected designation of origin or a protected geographical indication, or ii) the cultivation of graft nurseries. Member States shall ensure that the application of the derogation provided for in the first subparagraph does not lead to an overall increase in production potential on their territory, in particular when transfers are made from non- irrigated to irrigated areas. 6. Paragraphs 1 to 5 shall apply mutatis mutandis to rights similar to replanting rights acquired under prior Community or national legislation. 7. Replanting rights granted under Article 4(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 shall be used within the periods provided for therein.
Amendment 1505 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 103 e (new)
Article 103 e (new)
Amendment 1507 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 103 f (new)
Article 103 f (new)
Amendment 1509 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 103 g (new)
Article 103 g (new)
Article 103g De minimis This Subsection shall not apply in Member States where the Community planting rights regime did not apply by 31 December 2007.
Amendment 1510 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 103 h (new)
Article 103 h (new)
Article 103h Stricter national rules Member States may adopt stricter national rules in respect of the award of new planting rights or replanting rights. They may also require that the respective applications and the relevant information to be supplied therein be supplemented by additional information necessary for monitoring the development of production potential.
Amendment 1512 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 103 j (new)
Article 103 j (new)
Article 103j Implementing measures The measures necessary for the implementation of this Subsection shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 162 of this Regulation. Those measures may include any of the following: a) provisions to avoid excessive administrative charges when applying said provisions; b) the co-existence of vines pursuant to Article 103f(2); c) the application of the reduction coefficient referred to in Article 103f(5).
Amendment 1520 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 103 l (new)
Article 103 l (new)
Article 103l National quotas 1. The national quotas for the production of milk and other milk products marketed during seven consecutive periods of twelve months commencing on 1 April 2014 (hereinafter referred to as ‘twelve-month periods’) are fixed in Annex XX. 2. The quotas referred to in paragraph 1 shall be divided between producers in accordance with Article 101b, distinguishing between deliveries and direct sales. Any overrun of the national quotas shall be determined nationally in each Member State, in accordance with this Section and making a distinction between deliveries and direct sales. 3. The national quotas set out in Annex XX shall be fixed without prejudice to possible review in the light of the general market situation and particular conditions existing in certain Member States.
Amendment 1523 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 103 m (new)
Article 103 m (new)
Article 103m Individual quotas 1. The producers' individual quota or quotas at 1 April 2014 shall be equal to their individual reference quantity or quantities at 31 March 2014 without prejudice to transfers, sales and conversions of quota that take effect on 1 April 2014. 2. Producers may have either one or two individual quotas, one for deliveries and the other for direct sales. A producer's quantities may be converted from one quota to the other only by the competent authority of the Member State, at the duly justified request of the producer. 3. Where a producer has two quotas, his contribution to any surplus levy due shall be calculated separately for each. 4. Individual quotas shall be modified, where appropriate, for each of the twelve- month periods concerned, so that, for each Member State, the sum of the individual quotas for the deliveries and that for the direct sales does not exceed the corresponding part of the national quota adjusted in accordance with Article 101d, taking account of any reductions made for allocation to the national reserve as provided for in Article 101f.
Amendment 1526 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 103 n (new)
Article 103 n (new)
Article 103n Allocation of quotas from the national reserve Member States shall adopt rules allowing for allocation to producers of all or part of the quotas from the national reserve provided for in Article 101f on the basis of objective criteria to be notified to the Commission.
Amendment 1529 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 103 o (new)
Article 103 o (new)
Article 103o Management of quotas 1. The Commission shall adjust for each Member State and for each period, before the end of that period, the division between ‘deliveries’ and ‘direct sales’ of national quotas, in the light of the conversions requested by producers between individual quotas for deliveries and for direct sales. 2. Member States shall forward to the Commission each year, by dates to be fixed by the Commission, the information necessary to: a) make the adjustment referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article; b) calculate the surplus levy to be paid by each Member State.
Amendment 1532 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 103 p (new)
Article 103 p (new)
Article 103p Fat content 1. Each producer shall be assigned a reference fat content, to be applied to the individual quota for deliveries allocated to that producer. 2. For the quotas allocated to producers on 31 March 2014 in accordance with Article 101b(1), the reference fat content referred to in paragraph 1 shall be the same as the reference fat content applied to that quota at that date. 3. The reference fat content shall be altered during the conversion referred to in Article 101b(2) and where quotas are acquired, transferred or temporarily transferred in accordance with rules to be established by the Commission. 4. For new producers having an individual quota for deliveries allocated entirely from the national reserve, the fat content shall be fixed in accordance with rules to be established by the Commission. 5. The individual reference fat content referred to in paragraph 1 shall be adjusted, where appropriate, upon the entry into force of this Regulation and thereafter, at the beginning of each twelve-month period as necessary, so that, for each Member State, the weighted average of the individual representative fat contents does not exceed by more than 0.1 gram per kg the reference fat content set in Annex [X].
Amendment 1535 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 103 q (new)
Article 103 q (new)
Article 103q National reserve 1. Each Member State shall set up a national reserve as part of the national quotas fixed in Annex ..., in particular with a view to making the allocations provided for in Article 101c. The national reserve shall be replenished, as appropriate, by withdrawing some quantities as provided for in Article 101g, retaining part of transfers as provided for in Article 101k, or by making an across- the-board reduction in all individual quotas. The quotas in question shall retain their original purpose, i.e. deliveries or direct sales. 2. Any additional quotas allocated to a Member State shall automatically be placed in the national reserve and divided into deliveries and direct sales according to foreseeable needs. 3. The quotas placed in the national reserve shall not have a reference fat content.
Amendment 1538 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 103 r (new)
Article 103 r (new)
Article 103r Cases of inactivity 1. When a natural or legal person holding individual quotas stops producing and marketing milk during a twelve-month period, the corresponding quantities shall revert to the national reserve no later than 1 April of the following calendar year, unless that person becomes a producer once again before that date. Where that person becomes once again a producer not later than the end of the second twelve-month period following withdrawal, all or part of the individual quota which had been withdrawn shall revert to that person no later than 1 April following the date of application. 2. Where producers do not market a quantity equal to at least 85 % of their individual quota during at least one twelve-month period, Member States may decide whether and on what conditions all or part of the unused quota shall revert to the national reserve. Member States may determine on what conditions a quota shall be re-allocated to the producer concerned should he resume marketing. 3. Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply in cases of force majeure and in duly justified cases temporarily affecting the production capacity of the producers concerned and recognised by the competent authority.
Amendment 1541 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 103 s (new)
Article 103 s (new)
Article 103s Temporary transfers 1. By the end of each twelve-month period, Member States shall authorise, for the period concerned, any temporary transfers of part of individual quotas which the producers who are entitled thereto do not intend to use. Member States may regulate transfer operations according to the categories of producers or milk production structures concerned, may limit them to the level of the purchaser or within regions, authorise complete transfers in the cases referred to in Article 101g(3) and determine to what extent the transferor can repeat transfer operations. 2. Any Member State may decide not to implement paragraph 1 on the basis of one or both of the following criteria: a) the need to facilitate structural changes and adjustments; b) overriding administrative needs.
Amendment 1544 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 103 t (new)
Article 103 t (new)
Amendment 1548 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 103 u (new)
Article 103 u (new)
Amendment 1551 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 103 v (new)
Article 103 v (new)
Article 103v Retention of quotas 1. In the case of transfers as referred to in Articles 101i and 101j, Member States may, on the basis of objective criteria, retain part of the individual quotas for their national reserve. 2. Where quotas have been or are transferred in accordance with Articles 101i and 101j with or without the corresponding land by means of rural leases or by other means involving comparable legal effects, Member States may decide, on the basis of objective criteria and with the aim of ensuring that quotas are attributed solely to producers, whether and under which conditions all or part of the transferred quota shall revert to the national reserve.
Amendment 1554 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 103 w (new)
Article 103 w (new)
Article 103w Aid for the acquisition of quotas No financial assistance linked directly to the acquisition of quotas may be granted by any public authority for the sale, transfer or allocation of quotas under this Section.
Amendment 1557 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 103 x (new)
Article 103 x (new)
Article 103x Surplus levy 1. A surplus levy shall be payable on milk and other milk products marketed in excess of the established national quota. The levy shall be set, per 100 kilograms of milk, at EUR 27.83. 2. Member States shall be liable to the Community for the surplus levy resulting from overruns of the national quota, determined nationally and separately for deliveries and direct sales, and between 16 October and 30 November following the twelve-month period concerned, shall pay it, within the limit of 99 % of the amount due, to the EAGF. 3. If the surplus levy provided for in paragraph 1 has not been paid before the due date, the Commission shall, after consultation of the Committee on the Agricultural Funds, deduct a sum equivalent to the unpaid surplus levy from the monthly payments within the meaning of Article ... of Regulation (EC) No ... on the financing of the common agricultural policy. Before taking its decision, the Commission shall warn the Member State concerned, which shall make its position known within one week. Article ... of Council Regulation (EC) No ... on budgetary discipline shall not apply. 4. The Commission shall determine the arrangements for the implementation of this Article.
Amendment 1560 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 103 y (new)
Article 103 y (new)
Article 103y Contribution of producers to the surplus levy due The surplus levy shall be entirely allocated, in accordance with Articles 101o and 101r, among the producers who have contributed to each of the overruns of the national quotas referred to in Article 101a, paragraph 2. Without prejudice to Articles 101o, paragraph 3, and 101r, paragraph 1, producers shall be liable vis-à-vis the Member State for payment of their contribution to the surplus levy due, calculated in accordance with Articles 101d, 101e and 101o, for the mere fact of having overrun their available quotas.
Amendment 1563 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 103 z (new)
Article 103 z (new)
Article 103z Surplus levy on deliveries 1. In order to draw up the definitive surplus levy statement, the quantities delivered by each producer shall be increased or reduced by applying coefficients to be fixed by the Commission and with respect to the conditions determined by the latter, when there is a difference between the real fat content and the reference fat content. At national level, the surplus levy shall be calculated on the basis of the sum of the deliveries, adjusted in accordance with the first subparagraph. 2. Each producer's contribution to payment of the surplus levy shall be established by decision of the Member State, after any unused part of the national quota allocated to deliveries has or has not been re-allocated, in proportion to the individual quotas of each producer or according to objective criteria to be set by the Member States: (a) either at national level on the basis of the amount by which each producer's quota has been exceeded, (b) or firstly at the level of the purchaser and thereafter at national level where appropriate.
Amendment 1566 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 103 aa (new)
Article 103 aa (new)
Article 103aa Role of purchasers 1. Purchasers shall be responsible for collecting from producers contributions due from the latter by virtue of the surplus levy and shall pay to the competent body of the Member State, before the date and following the procedure to be laid down by the Commission, the amount of these contributions deducted from the price of the milk paid to the producers responsible for the overrun or, failing this, collected by any other appropriate means. 2. Where a purchaser fully or partially replaces one or more other purchasers, the individual quotas available to the producers shall be taken into account for the remainder of the twelve-month period in progress, after deduction of quantities already delivered and account being taken of their fat content. This paragraph shall also apply where a producer transfers from one purchaser to another. 3. Where, during the reference period, quantities delivered by a producer exceed that producer's available quota, the relevant Member State may decide that the purchaser shall deduct part of the price of the milk in any delivery by the producer concerned in excess of the quota, by way of an advance on the producer's contribution, in accordance with detailed rules laid down by the Member State. The Member State may make specific arrangements to enable purchasers to deduct this advance where producers deliver to several purchasers.
Amendment 1569 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 103 ab (new)
Article 103 ab (new)
Article 103ab Approval Purchaser status shall be subject to prior approval by the Member State in accordance with criteria to be laid by the Commission. Conditions to be fulfilled and information to be provided by producers in the case of direct sales shall be established by the Commission.
Amendment 1572 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 103 ac (new)
Article 103 ac (new)
Article 103ac Surplus levy on direct sales 1. In the case of direct sales, each producer's contribution to payment of the surplus levy shall be established by decision of the Member State, after any unused part of the national quota allocated to direct sales has or has not been re-allocated, at the appropriate territorial level or at national level. 2. Member States shall establish the basis of calculation of the producer's contribution to the surplus levy due on the total quantity of milk sold, transferred or used to manufacture the milk products sold or transferred by applying criteria fixed by the Commission. 3. No correction linked to fat content shall be taken into account for the purpose of drawing up the definitive surplus levy statement. 4. The Commission shall determine how and when the surplus levy must be paid to the Member State's competent body.
Amendment 1575 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 103 ad (new)
Article 103 ad (new)
Article 103ad Amounts paid in excess or unpaid 1. Where, in the case of deliveries or direct sales, the surplus levy is found to be payable and the contribution collected from producers is greater than that levy, the Member State may: a) use partially or totally the excess to finance the measures referred to in paragraph 1, point (a) of Article 101j, and/or b) redistribute it partially or totally to producers who: — fall within priority categories established by the Member State on the basis of objective criteria and within the period to be laid down by the Commission, or — are affected by an exceptional situation resulting from a national rule unconnected with the quota system for milk and other milk products set-up by this Chapter. 2. Where it is established that no surplus levy is payable, any advances collected by purchasers or the Member State shall be reimbursed no later than the end of the following twelve-month period. 3. Where a purchaser does not meet the obligation to collect the producers' contribution to the surplus levy in accordance with Article 101p, the Member State may collect unpaid amounts directly from the producer, without prejudice to any penalties it may impose upon the defaulting purchaser. 4. Where a producer or a purchaser fails to comply with the time limit for payment, interest on arrears to be fixed by the Commission shall be paid to the Member State.
Amendment 1578 #
Amendment 1587 #
Amendment 1610 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
Article 106 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
(c) pursue a specific aim, which may include at least one of the following objectives as specific aims:
Amendment 1617 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iii
Article 106 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iii
(iii) optimising production costs and stabilisalso perhaps pursuing one or more of the specific aims laid down ing producer pricesoint (c) of Article 106a;
Amendment 1623 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv
Article 106 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv
Amendment 1625 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 1 – point c – point v
Article 106 – paragraph 1 – point c – point v
Amendment 1636 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 1 – point c – point vi
Article 106 – paragraph 1 – point c – point vi
Amendment 1638 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 1 – point c – point vii
Article 106 – paragraph 1 – point c – point vii
Amendment 1662 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 106 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) have the necessary technical means to carry out their activities.
Amendment 1675 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 a (new)
Article 106 a (new)
Amendment 1692 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 107 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 107 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Associations of producer organisations shall have the right to apply private supply management pursuant to Article 17a.
Amendment 1694 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 107 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 107 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Associations of producer organisations may carry out any of the activities or functions of producer organisations. They may manage their own operational programmes and, where necessary, their own operational funds. These may be full or partial operational programmes and shall be governed by implementing rules to be determined by the Commission.
Amendment 1836 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 112 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 112 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Taking into account the need to encourage action by the organisations referred to in Articles 106 to 108 to facilitate the adjustment of supply to market requirements, with the exception of action relating to withdrawal from the market, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 160, concerning the live plants, beef and veal, pigmeat, sheepmeat and goatmeat, eggs and poultrymeat sectorsall sectors in Article 1(2), on measures:
Amendment 1850 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 113 a (new)
Article 113 a (new)
Amendment 1852 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 113 b (new)
Article 113 b (new)
Amendment 1901 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 122 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 122 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Taking into account the need to ensure the efficiency of the system, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 160 to provide that the checks carried out by the customs authorities referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article shall, in addition to, or as an alternative to, the check of the customs value against the unit value, include a check of the customs value against another value. In no circumstances may this power result in a deductive method that minimises or prevents the application of the additional duty.
Amendment 1903 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 122 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 122 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, adopt rules for the calculation of the other value referred to in the first subparagraph of this paragraph, and to ensure the traceability of each product consignment imported. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 162(2).
Amendment 2019 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 144 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 144 – paragraph 3 a (new)
(3a) Notwithstanding the provisions of the previous paragraphs, the Commission shall coordinate action by the various national competition authorities in order to ensure that the rules of competition law are applied and interpreted in the most uniform way possible in sectors covered by this Regulation. It may therefore publish best practice guidelines to assist the sector in question and the various authorities.
Amendment 2051 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 154 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 154 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Taking into account the need to react efficiently and effectively against threats of market disturbance caused by significant price rises or falls on internal or external markets or any other factors affecting the market, including those caused by an increase in production costs, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 160 to take the necessary measures for the sector concerned, respecting any obligations resulting from agreements concluded in accordance with Article 218 of the Treaty.
Amendment 2138 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 159 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 159 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The Commission shall define the conditions under which it shall be established that there is a ‘severe market crisis’ and which shall lead to the adoption of exceptional measures in addition to the usual public and private market management measures and the automatic availability of funds from the crisis reserve.
Amendment 2145 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 159 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 159 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) Section 3 of Chapter II of Title I of Part II.
Amendment 2162 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 163 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Article 163 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Amendment 2164 #
2011/0281(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 163 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c
Article 163 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c
Amendment 473 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
(ka) 'arable or cultivable land' means all agricultural areas included in the subcategories described in point II of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1166/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008.
Amendment 654 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. For the purposes of paragraphs 1 and 2, associated and related enterprises shall be considered to be a single enterprise.
Amendment 678 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
Amendment 923 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1
1. Member States may decide, before 1 August 2013, to apply the basic payment scheme at regional level. In that case they shall define the regions in accordance with objective and non-discriminatory criteria such as their agronomic and economic characteristics and their regional agricultural potential, and/or their institutional or administrative structure.
Amendment 924 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Without prejudice to the contents of the previous paragraph and in order to meet its objective and non-discriminatory criteria, a single flat rate shall not be applied in those Member States with highly diversified production.
Amendment 1266 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. FMember States shall grant a supplementary payment to farmers entitled to a payment under the basic payment scheme referred to in Chapter 1 shall observewhose farms implement on their eligible hectares as defined in Article 25(2) the following agricultural practisces beneficial for the climate and the environment:
Amendment 1309 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 1384 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 2
2. Without prejudice to paragraphs 3 and 4 and to the application of financial discipline, linear reductions in accordance with Article 7, and any reductions and penalties imposed pursuant to Regulation (EU) No […] [HZR], Member States shall grant the payment referred to in this Chapter to farmers observing those of the three practises referred to in paragraph 1 that are relevant for them, and in function of their compliance with Articles 30, 31 and 32.Member States or regions may put to the Commission other practices liable to benefit the climate and the environment as an alternative to those in the previous paragraph, depending on the production characteristics and environment of the Member State or region.
Amendment 1411 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 29 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Commission shall approve the Member States’ and regions’ proposals referred to in the previous paragraph using the procedure set out in Article 56
Amendment 1546 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1
Article 30 – paragraph 1
1. Where the arable land of the farmer covers more than 3 hectares and is not entirely used for grass production (sown or natural), entirely left fallow or entirely cultivated with crops under water for a significant part of the year, cultivation on the arable land shall consist of at least three different crops; crop should be understood to mean ‘cultivable plant species’. None of those three crops shall cover less than 5 % of the arable land and the main one shall not exceed 70 % of the arable land.
Amendment 1722 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 1
1. FWhere one of the three agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment finally applied pursuant to Article 29 is to have ecological focus areas on their agricultural area, farmers shall ensure that at least 75 % of their eligible hectares as defined in Article 25(2), excluding areas under permanent grassland, is ecological focus area such as land left fallow, terraces, landscape features, buffer strips and afforested areas as referred to in article 25(2)(b)(ii).
Amendment 1836 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1
Article 33 – paragraph 1
1. In order to finance the payment referred to in this Chapter, Member States shall use 30 20% of the annual national ceiling set out in Annex II.
Amendment 2060 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 2
Article 38 – paragraph 2
2. Coupled support may only be granted to sectors or to regions of a Member State where specific types of farming or specific agricultural sectors undergo certain difficulties and are particularly important for economic and/or social and/or environmental reasons. In accordance with the provisions of Article 22(7) and the previous paragraph, and with a view to meeting the objective and non-discriminatory criteria enshrined in Article 20, special aid, in the form of the coupled support referred to in this chapter, will be provided to small-scale cattle, sheep or goat farms in Member States or regions.
Amendment 2068 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 38 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Coupled support may be regionalised within a Member State regardless of whether it chooses to apply the basic payment on a region-by-region basis.
Amendment 2172 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 41 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. the necessity for fair, proportionate support for producers who until 2013 will receive payments based on production levels in base periods (head of livestock), yield or production quotas.
Amendment 2191 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1
Article 47 – paragraph 1
1. Farmers holding payment entitlements allocated in 2014 pursuant to Article 21 and fulfillMember States which have been ing the minimum requirements provided for in Article 10(1) may opt for participation inEU since before 1 May 2004 may opt to implement a simplified scheme under the conditions laid down in this Title, hereinafter referred to as 'small farmers scheme'
Amendment 2203 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 47 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 670 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 2 – article 17 – paragraph 3
Part 2 – article 17 – paragraph 3
3. Where ex ante conditionalities are not fulfilled at the date of transmission of the Partnership Contract, Member States shall set out in the Partnership Contract a summary of the actions to be taken at national or regional level and the timetable for their implementation, to ensure their fulfilment not later than twohree years after the adoption of the Partnership Contract or by 31 December 20167, whichever is earlier.
Amendment 1282 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 84 – paragraph 3
Part 3 – article 84 – paragraph 3
3. At least 25 % ofFrom the Structural Funds resources for less developed regions, 40% for transition regions and 52% for more developed regions in each Member State shall be allocated to the ESF, each Member State will allocate the proportion of the ESF best suited to its regional development strategy. For the purposes of this provision, the support to a Member State through the [Food for deprived people instrument] shall be considered as part of the share of Structural Funds allocated to the ESF.
Amendment 1622 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 110 – paragraph 5
Part 3 – article 110 – paragraph 5
5. The maximum co-financing rate under pParagraph 3 at the level of a priority axis shall be increased by ten percentage points, where the whole of a50 % of the resources that contribute to an investment priority axis isre delivered through financial instruments, or through community-led local development.
Amendment 1656 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 113 – paragraph 1
Part 3 – article 113 – paragraph 1
1. The Member State shall designate, for each operational programme, a national, regional or local public authority or body as managing authority. The same public authority or body may be designated as a managing authority for more than one operational programme. In those States with sufficient administrative organisation, when a representative proportion of the funds involved in an operational programme is managed by a regional authority, this authority shall be designated as managing authority.
Amendment 1662 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 113 – paragraph 2
Part 3 – article 113 – paragraph 2
2. The Member State shall designate, for each operational programme, a national, regional or local public authority or body as a certifying authority, without prejudice to pParagraph 3. The same certifying authority may be designated for more than one operational programme. In those States with sufficient administrative organisation, when a representative proportion of the funds involved in an operational programme is managed by a regional authority, this authority shall be designated as certifying authority.
Amendment 1663 #
2011/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 3 – article 113 – paragraph 4
Part 3 – article 113 – paragraph 4
4. The Member State shall designate, for each operational programme, a national, regional or local public authority or body, functionally independent from the managing authority and the certifying authority, as audit authority. The same audit authority may be designated for more than one operational programme. In those States with sufficient administrative organisation, when a representative proportion of the funds involved in an operational programme is managed by a regional authority, this authority shall be designated as audit authority.
Amendment 105 #
2011/0269(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
The cost of investments in physical assets for self-employment and business start-up or for changing or adjusting activity may not, in general terms, exceed EUR 35 000. In the agricultural sector, the Commission may raise these limits by means of a delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 24.
Amendment 42 #
2011/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. A separate annual trigger import volume is set for imports from Central American country for products mentioned in paragraph 1 as indicated in the table in the Annex to this Regulation. The importation of the products mentioned in paragraph 1 at the preferential customs duty rate shall, in addition to the proof of origin established under Annex III (Definition of the concept of ‘originating products’ and methods of administrative co-operation) of the Agreement with Central America, be subject to the presentation of an export certificate issued by the competent authority of the Republic of the Central American country from which the products are exported. Once the trigger volume is met during the corresponding calendar year, the Commission mayshall, in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 12(34), temporarily suspend the preferential customs duty during that same year for a period of time not exceeding three months, and not going beyond the end of the calendar year.
Amendment 36 #
2011/0262(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. A separate annual trigger import volume is set for imports of products mentioned in paragraph 1, as indicated in the third and fourth columns of the table in the Annex to this Regulation. Once the trigger volume for either Colombia or Peru is met during the corresponding calendar year, the Commission mayshall, in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 12(34), temporarily suspend the preferential customs duty applied to products of the corresponding origin during that same year for a period of time not exceeding three months, and not going beyond the end of the calendar year.
Amendment 67 #
2011/0217(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) A Council Directive has been proposed on implementing the principle of equal treatment between persons irrespective of religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation1. __________________ 1 COM(2008)0426.
Amendment 68 #
2011/0217(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5 b (new)
Recital 5 b (new)
(5b) In order to guarantee the full respect of Article 21 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, stating that "Any discrimination based on any ground such as sex, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, genetic features, language, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, membership of a national minority, property, birth, disability, age or sexual orientation shall be prohibited", the proposed Council Directive on implementing the principle of equal treatment between persons irrespective of religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation should also include the field of linguistic discrimination.
Amendment 12 #
2011/0167(NLE)
Draft opinion
Short justification – Paragraph 2
Short justification – Paragraph 2
2. Notes that counterfeiting, copyright and trademark infringements are covered by ACTA thus creating a one-size-fits-all instrument of enforcement which doesn't meet the unique needs of each sector; is concerned by the lack of definition of key terminologies on which the ACTA enforcement mechanisms are based; fears that this creates legal uncertainty for European companies and in particular SMEs, technology users, online platform and internet service providers; also notes that while ACTA pretends to encourage artistic creation and preserve the interest of the artists, the artistic community seems particularly divided on the potential and possible benefits of this agreement;
Amendment 16 #
2011/0167(NLE)
3. Notes that while the ambition of ACTA is to strengthen EU industries, it appears to be contrary to the ambition of the EP in the Digital Agenda to make Europe the scene for cutting edge internet innovation, as well as the strong ambition to promote net neutrality and access to the online digital market for SMEs; to that extent, innovation is the most valuable EU asset and, thus, should be the basis to generate a comprehensive approach to achieve a balanced and overarching model that both respects the rights and fair remuneration of creators and right-holders and user- friendly access of users and citizens to cultural content and goods;
Amendment 39 #
2011/0136(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Libraries, museums, archives, edcucational establishments, film heritage institutions and public service broadcasting organisations in the Member States are engaged in large-scale digitisation of their collections or archives in order to create European Digital Libraries. Libraries, museums, archives, edcuational establishments, film heritage institutions and public service broadcasting organisations in the Member StatesThey also contribute to the preservation and dissemination of European cultural heritage, which is also important for the creation of European Digital Libraries, such as Europeana. Technologies for mass scale digitisation of print materials and for search and indexing enhance the research value of the libraries' collections.
Amendment 47 #
2011/0136(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Creating a legal framework to facilitate the digitisation and dissemination of so called orphan works for which no author is identified or, even if identified, is not located, so called orphan works, is a key action of the Digital Agenda for Europe, as set out in the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of Regions – A Digital Agenda for Europe.
Amendment 53 #
2011/0136(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The exclusive rights for authors of reproduction and of making available to the publicpublic dissemination of their works, as harmonised under Directive 2001/29/EC of the European Parliament and Council of 22 May 2001 on the harmonisation of certain aspects of copyright and related rights in the information society, require the consent of the author prior to the digitisation and making available of a work.
Amendment 58 #
2011/0136(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) In the case of orphan works, such prior consent to carry out acts of reproduction or of making available to the publicpublic dissemination cannot be obtained.
Amendment 60 #
2011/0136(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Different approaches in the Member States to the recognition of orphan work status can present obstacles to the functioning of the internal market and the use and cross-border access to orphan works. Such different approaches can also result in restrictions on the free movement of goods and services which incorporate cultural content, and make it difficult for the public to access and benefit from such goods and services. Therefore, ensuring the mutual recognition of such status is appropriate.
Amendment 71 #
2011/0136(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Cinematographic, audio and audiovisual works in the archives of public service broadcasting organisations and produced by them include orphan works. Taking into account the special position of broadcasters as producers of audio and audiovisual material and the need to adopt measures to limit the phenomena of orphan works in the future, it is appropriate to set a cut off date relating to the application of this Directive as far as the works in the archives of broadcasting organisations are concernedlook into how works in the archives of broadcasting organisations are managed, for the purposes of the application of this Directive.
Amendment 79 #
2011/0136(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
Amendment 87 #
2011/0136(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Before a work can be considered an orphan work, a good faith and reasonable diligent search for the author or authors holding the rights to it should be carried out. Member States should be permitted to provide that such a diligent search may be carried out by the organisations referred to in this Directive or by other organisations, such as collecting societies.
Amendment 92 #
2011/0136(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Orphan works may have several authors who hold the rights to them or include other works or protected subject matter. This Directive should not affect the rights of known or identified rightholders.
Amendment 119 #
2011/0136(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) When a Member State authorises, under the conditions established in this Directive, the use of orphan works by publicly accessible libraries, educational establishments, museums, archives, film heritage institutions or public service broadcasting organisations for purposes beyond their public interest mission, rightholders who come forward to claim their works should be remunerated. Such remuneration should take account of the type of work and the use concerned. Member States may provide that revenues collected from such use of orphan works for the purpose of remuneration but which are unclaimed after the expiry of the period fixed in accordance with this Directive should contribute to financing rights information sources that will facilitate diligent search, by low-cost and automated means, in respect of categoriescultural institutions or facilities most in need of support ofr works that fall actually or potentially within the scope of application of this Directivehich would potentially produce the greatest cultural benefit.
Amendment 130 #
2011/0136(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – introductory wording
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – introductory wording
2. This Directive applies to works first published or broadcast in a Member State and which are:
Amendment 142 #
2011/0136(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point 3
(3) Cinematographic, audio or audiovisual works produced by public service broadcasting organisations before the 31 December 2002 and contained in their archives.
Amendment 149 #
2011/0136(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. A work shall be considered an orphan work if the rightholder in the work is not identified or, even if identified, is notcannot be located after a diligent search for the rightholder has been carried out and recorded in accordance with Article 3.
Amendment 185 #
2011/0136(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) by makdisseminating the orphan work availableto the public, within the meaning of Article 3 of Directive 2001/29/EC;
Amendment 15 #
2011/0135(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The economic well-being of the European Union (hereinafter referred to as "the Union") relies on sustained creativity and innovation. Therefore measures for both their promotion and their effective protection are indispensible in ensuring its future prosperitythat they will continue to be a source of prosperity in the future.
Amendment 18 #
2011/0135(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Intellectual property rights are vital business assets that help toprovide an essential legal basis for ensureing that innovators and creators get a fair return for their work and that their investment in research and new ideas is protected.
Amendment 20 #
2011/0135(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) The constantly changing digital economy has had an impact on the effectiveness of the current framework of measures and instruments for protecting intellectual property rights, in particular in relation to on-line content. The new digital environment is also changing consumers’ and users’ relationship with the content and goods to which such rights are attached. It must therefore be ensured that the European Observatory on Counterfeiting and Piracy has the modern infrastructure and the funding required to perform its tasks effectively and to be able to make use of instruments tailored to the new digital environment.
Amendment 23 #
2011/0135(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) A sound, harmonised and progressive approach to intellectual property rightsglobal and balanced approach to intellectual property rights that is harmonised at EU level and also takes due account of World Trade Organisation rules, the related legal framework and the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (2005) is fundamental in the endeavour to fulfil the ambitions of the Europe 2020 Strategy and the Digital Agenda for Europe.
Amendment 26 #
2011/0135(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) In duly enforcing the current legal framework and considering future changes and amendments thereto, due respect should be shown for the public’s right of access to culture and to the new creativity and personal development tools provided by new information and communication technologies.
Amendment 33 #
2011/0135(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The constant rise of infringements of intellectual property rights constitutes a genuine threat not onlythreat to the Union economy, but also to the health and safety of Union consumers and the continued existence of an environment conducive to cultural and creative work that ensures a fair return for authors and fair public access. Therefore, effective, immediate and coordinated actions at European and global levels are needed to successfully combat this phenomenon.
Amendment 42 #
2011/0135(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In view of the range of tasks assigned to the Observatory, a solution is needed to ensure an adequate and sustainable infrastructure for the fulfilment of the tasks of the Observatory as well as the resources required to do so. The means employed need to be tailored to the complexity of the Observatory’s remit, which covers a range of very different areas that are particularly sensitive, given that citizens' rights are involved.
Amendment 47 #
2011/0135(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The Office should offer a forum that brings together public authorities and the private sector, ensuring the collection, analysis and dissemination of relevant objective, comparable and reliable data regarding the value of intellectual property rights and the infringements of those rights, the development of best practices and strategies to protect intellectual property rights, and raising public awareness of the impacts of intellectual property rights infringements. Furthermore, the Office should fulfil additional tasks, such as to improve the understanding of the value of intellectual property rights, enhance the expertise of persons involved in the enforcement of intellectual property rights by appropriate training measures, increase knowledge on techniques to prevent counterfeiting, and improve cooperation with third countries and international organisaIn this connection, due consideration should be given to the impact of digitisation and new technologies on strategies for protecting intellectual property rights and on the proliferation of new creative niches that also require fair and balanced protections.
Amendment 53 #
2011/0135(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) The Office should also fulfil additional tasks, such as to improve the understanding of the value of intellectual property rights, enhance the expertise of persons involved in the enforcement of intellectual property rights by appropriate training measures, increase knowledge on techniques to prevent counterfeiting, and improve cooperation with third countries and international organisations.
Amendment 57 #
2011/0135(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) With regard to representatives of the private sector, the Office should involve, when assembling the Observatory in the context of its activities, a representative selection of the economic sectors most concerned by and most experienced in the fight against infringements of intellectual property rights, in particular representatives of right holders and Internet service providers. In this connection, particular attention should be paid to sectors which, by their very nature, generate value which is to a large extent intangible, such as the cultural and creative sector. Also, a proper representation of consumers and of, small and medium sized enterprises and creators and users of cultural services and platforms should be ensured.
Amendment 64 #
2011/0135(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) improving the understanding on the value and complexity of intellectual property in the new digital age;
Amendment 70 #
2011/0135(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) raising citizens' awareness of the impact of infringements of intellectual property rights and ensuring balanced respect for the public’s right of access to culture;
Amendment 72 #
2011/0135(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) enhancing the expertise of persons involved in the enforcement of intellectual property rights and their ability to deal with the new challenges raised by the digital era;
Amendment 82 #
2011/0135(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) assembling, in accordance with Article 4, the Observatory at regular intervals and at least once a year, and duly providing information on the holding and outcome of such meetings via public consultation platforms;
Amendment 87 #
2011/0135(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) collecting, analysing and disseminating relevant objective, comparable and reliable data regarding the economic value of intellectual property and its contribution to economic growth, welfare, innovation, creativity, cultural diversity, the creation of high quality jobs and the development of high quality products and services within the Union;
Amendment 89 #
2011/0135(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) providing regular assessments and specific reports by economic sector, geographic area and type of intellectual property right infringed, which evaluate, inter alia, the impact of intellectual property rights infringements on society, economy, health, environment, safety and security, and the relation of such infringements with organized crime and terrorism, and take account of the challenges posed by new information and communications technology in devising new models for management of these rights;
Amendment 93 #
2011/0135(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) drawing up reports and publications to raise awareness of the Union’s citizens of the impact of infringements of intellectual property rights, and organising conferences, on-line and off-line campaigns, events and meetings at European and international levels, which examine new, balanced and flexible proposals for protecting intellectual property rights in particularly sensitive areas, such as the cultural and creative sector, while upholding citizens’ access rights, in accordance with applicable law;
Amendment 94 #
2011/0135(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point h
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point h
(h) developing and organising on-line and other forms of training for national officialauthorities involved in the protection of intellectual property rights;
Amendment 95 #
2011/0135(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point j
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point j
(j) collecting information, researching, evaluating and promoting technical tools for professionals and benchmark techniques, including tracking and tracing systems which help to distinguish genuine from counterfeit products;
Amendment 99 #
2011/0135(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point k a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point k a (new)
(ka) developing a publicly accessible online platform providing information, examples of best practices, freely downloadable awareness-raising tools and capacity-building initiatives concerning the numerous legislative and non- legislative means to fight infringements of intellectual property rights;
Amendment 102 #
2011/0135(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point m
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point m
(m) developing programmes on technical assistance for third countries as well as developing and delivering specific training programmes and events for officialthe competent authorities from third countries involved in the protection of intellectual property rights;
Amendment 110 #
2011/0135(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Representatives meeting as the Observatory invited from the private sector shall include a broad and representative range of Union and national bodies representing the different economic sectors most concerned by and most experienced in the fight against infringements of intellectual property rights.
Amendment 115 #
2011/0135(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Consumer organisations and, small and medium sized enterprises shall be properly representedand representatives of the cultural and creative sector shall be properly represented. Provision should also be made for the possible involvement of civic organisations representing users of cultural dissemination services and platforms and of cultural heritage preservation foundations.
Amendment 116 #
2011/0135(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. The Office shall invite one national representative from each Member State, and five representatives each from the European Parliament and the Commission. When Parliament’s representatives are appointed, due account must be taken of the committees on which Members sit, so as to ensure that areas in which the impact of intellectual property rights is the greatest, such as industry, culture or health, are represented as fully as possible.
Amendment 118 #
2011/0135(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
5. The meetings referred to in point (a) of Article 2(2) may also be organised in working groups within the Observatory. Up to two representatives from the European Parliament and up to two representatives from the Commission shall be invited to the meetings of the working groups as observers.
Amendment 125 #
2011/0135(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) recommendations on the future policies in the area of the protection of intellectual property rights, including on how to enhance an effective cooperation between Member States. and how to address the challenges posed by new information and communications technology, with a particular focus on areas which, by their very nature, have great intangible value or directly affect the rights and health of the public
Amendment 126 #
2011/0135(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. The evaluation report shall assess the performance of the Office in the operation of this Regulation, in particular as regards its impact on the protection of intellectual property rights in the internal market, and focus on the various areas and sectors over which intellectual property rights have a bearing.
Amendment 3 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas young people have suffered particularly badly from the crisis and youth unemployment rates in the EU are over 20%, which is twice the average for adults, and in some Member States over 40%,
Amendment 10 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas human capital is a strategic tool for ensuring the successful economic and social development of our societies,
Amendment 33 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes YoM as a political initiative to fuel the existing educational, mobility and youthemployment programmes for the youth and as an encouragement for Member States to reach the targets of the EU 2020 strategy;
Amendment 49 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to continue to increase progressively investingments in the mobility and youth programmes such as Lifelong Learning (Erasmus, Leonardo da Vinci, Comenius, Grundtvig), Marie Curie, Erasmus Mundus and Youth in Action, as well as in the European Voluntary Service;
Amendment 64 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the European Union to harness its own financial instruments in order to help young people, making better use of the European Investment Bank and the European Investment Fund;
Amendment 68 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recommends that the European institutions strengthen the structured dialogue with youth organisations and other stakeholders to debate priorities and actions for young people; allowing for a stronger participation of young people in the decision making process;
Amendment 106 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Underlines the importance of non- formal education, such as intercultural learning, in developing important skills and competences; recognizing skills obtained through any form of learning, including, non-formal and informal learning, and their role in developing important skills and competences; also recommends encouraging projects that sustain the transmission of knowledge and skills from generation to generation;
Amendment 149 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on national, regional, and local authorities to support and enhance cooperation between universities and business, VET centres and the private sector;
Amendment 170 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Urges the Commission to make all the necessary efforts to complete the European Area of Research, providing greater support for the mobility of young researchers in order to promote European excellence in the field of research and to increase the low proportion of researchers, and particularly women researchers, in the European workforce;
Amendment 185 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new) (after subheading "Transition from education and training to work")
Paragraph 24 a (new) (after subheading "Transition from education and training to work")
24a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote voluntary work by, for example, affording it a firm legal basis and recognising it as time worked, thereby making it a valid option for young people, especially when unemployed;
Amendment 45 #
2010/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that in Europe, there is an geographical imbalance in the accessibility of citizens to cinemas, most notably in eastern Europe and in rural areas;
Amendment 49 #
2010/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the potential of the European film industry is constantly growing, but the proportion of European productions showing in cinemas is still insufficientmust be progressively increased;
Amendment 140 #
2010/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines the need to implement training programmes targeted at professionals in the audiovisual sector allowing them to adapt tolearn to use digital technologies and adapt to new business models; the European Union must pledge support and funding for these programmes;
Amendment 148 #
2010/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Underlines that film education constitutes an important element in developing positive personality traits and social interaction skills, which represent common values recognised by societies and across generations;
Amendment 153 #
2010/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Underlines that film education, as an integral part of education, allows citizens to have a critical understanding of media, thereby increasing and enhancing the resources and opportunities offered by 'digital literacy';
Amendment 167 #
2010/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Stresses the importance of the MEDIA Programme in the digitisation of cinemas and calls for adherence to existing entries and funding lines, as well as increased funds in the next generation of the programme to tackle the challenges brought by digital technologies;
Amendment 18 #
2010/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Believes that promoting the knowledge of Romani culture around Europe facilitates the mutual understanding between Roma and non Roma people in Europe while boosting European intercultural dialogue;
Amendment 27 #
2010/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers it crucial that the Member States keep up their efforts to involve Roma children and youth in education, and to ensure their long-term participation therein, including actions addressed to promote Vocational Educational Training (VET) and lifelong learning programmes in favour of the Roma community, taking into consideration the cultural heritage and the way of life of the different Roma Groups in Europe, for instance by offering special training for school staff and providing after-school support and scholarships;
Amendment 36 #
2010/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Deems it essential that programmes are designed and developed which ensure quality primary, secondary and tertiary education for Roma girls and women, while promoting anincluding strategies to facilitate their transition from primary to secondary school and promoting, through the whole process, a further understanding of Roma cultureal heritage, history and values among both the Roma and nNon-Roma people;
Amendment 46 #
2010/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that low attendance and high absenteeism rates in schools may indicate that pupils and parents are unaware of the importance of education; underlines, therefore, the importance of involving the parents and families of Roma children and, the Roma community and all stakeholders in an ongoing dialogue on educational matters;
Amendment 50 #
2010/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Supports the promotion of teacher training programmes that enhance teachers‘ ability to engage with children and youth with a Roma background and the “figure” of Roma mediators, particularly in primary schools, as a way to promote regular attendance of Roma in School;
Amendment 15 #
2010/2234(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that the link between education and training, particularly the pathway from vocational to higher education, demands cthanges from learning institutions to cope with the difficulties linked to the differencest the possibilities for link-ups between vocational training and university education be amplified, with special emphasis on their in teaching and learning styles, and that more suitable teacher training is therefore necessarygration into the mechanisms for career information, guidance and counselling;
Amendment 26 #
2010/2234(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recommends boosting creativity at all levels of education including vocational, non-formal and informwith special emphasis on both initial and further vocational learning;
Amendment 36 #
2010/2234(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that the role of regional and local authorities in cooperating with VET centres and the business world to developing a friendly environment for successful cooperation betweenenabling the successful entry onto the labour market andof VET students is essential;
Amendment 45 #
2010/2234(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to continue to support quality assurance systems, such as those recommended in the European Quality Assurance in VET Network (EQAVET)certification that gives a fundamental boost to innovation processes in terms of action, efficiency and effectiveness;
Amendment 48 #
2010/2234(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers that the challenges posed by the 2020 strategy create a need to provideall for adequate financial resources as well as increasing VET prestige; considers, in this respect, that giving visibility to student success stories in the labour market would be of great value.nd fuller involvement in promoting VET through concrete actions, such as giving visibility to student success stories in the labour market, advertising the prestige attached to VET in major companies and providing fuller information and guidelines on VET matters prior to the completion of mandatory schooling;
Amendment 53 #
2010/2234(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Recommends that the autonomy of VET centres be promoted in the areas of planning, financing, managing and assessing activities and that more dynamic forms of cooperation be introduced between VET centres and enterprises;
Amendment 54 #
2010/2234(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Urges governments to promote flexible VET, geared to the specific needs of organisations and enterprises, that enables all the training accomplished to be turned to good account, the reconciliation of that training with private life and other professional activities, and the boosting of European mobility, with particular emphasis on facilitating access to VET for organisations at risk of marginalisation, to prolong their training.
Amendment 2 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11
Citation 11
– having regard to the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement of 23 June 2000 and subsequent revisions thereof (latest version 2010),
Amendment 5 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
Citation 12 a (new)
– having regard to the Conclusions of the Council and of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, on the Work Plan for Culture 2011 – 2014 (2010/C 325/01),
Amendment 6 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 a (new)
Citation 13 a (new)
– having regard to the United Nations resolution ‘Keeping the promise: united to achieve the Millennium Development Goals’ of September 2010,
Amendment 7 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 b (new)
Citation 13 b (new)
– having regard to the United Nations resolution ‘Culture and Development’ of December 2010,
Amendment 39 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
(I) whereas cultural diplomacy is an instrument for global peace and stability, especially when converted into genuine cultural cooperation,
Amendment 46 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that democratic and fundamental freedoms such as freedom of expression, press freedom, access to information and communication (including via the internet and other digital sources), freedom of worship, freedom from want and freedom from fear, and freedom tof connect, online and offlineion, are preconditions for cultural expression, cultural exchanges and cultural diversity;
Amendment 79 #
Amendment 80 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new) (after subheading "New media")
Paragraph 10 a (new) (after subheading "New media")
10a. Stresses the importance of the EU acting throughout the world to promote respect for freedom of expression, freedom of press circulation and freedom of access to audiovisual media and new information technologies in a manner recognising and respecting copyright rules;
Amendment 106 #
Amendment 108 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Underlines the importance of cultural diplomacy inmoving from a fledgling cultural diplomacy to a genuine cultural cooperation strategy in order to advancinge the EU's interests and values in the world, and underlines the need for the EUto give the EU the chance to act as a true global player;
Amendment 124 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Underlines the need to adopt a comprehensive approach in cultural diplomacy andcooperation and underlines the role of culture in fostering democratisation, human rights, the fight against poverty, intercultural dialogue, conflict prevention and peace building;
Amendment 126 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Encourages the setting of priorities directly linked to the cultural dimension within the EIDHR, including strengthening the rule of law, conflict management and prevention, civil society cooperation and the role of new technologies regarding freedom of expression, democratic participation and human rights;
Amendment 132 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the EEAS to focus on coordination ande the strategic deployment of cultural aspects with the Commission services responsible, incorporating culture consistently and systematically into the EU's external relations and its cooperation policy and contributing to complementarity with Member State policies;
Amendment 139 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls for the appropriate training of EEAS staff and EU delegation staff with regard to cultural and digital aspects;
Amendment 149 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Encourages the EEAS to cooperateCommission and the EEAS to put in place mechanisms for coordination and interaction with the services and institutions of the Member States, and in particular with networks such as EUNIC;
Amendment 155 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Urges the Commission to propose and adopt a Green Paper on a strategy on cultural cooperation in the EU's external actions in 2011, followed by a communication;
Amendment 156 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
Paragraph 24 b (new)
24b. Calls for an integrated and coherent strategy for cooperation and cultural action in the EU’s external relations, without neglecting the protection and promotion of the cultural and natural heritage, both tangible and intangible, and cooperation in conflict areas, such as through Blue Shield;
Amendment 157 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 c (new)
Paragraph 24 c (new)
24c. Calls for the training of personnel being sent to conflict and post-conflict areas regarding cultural aspects of action to preserve the heritage and promote reconciliation, democracy and human rights;
Amendment 163 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 6
Subheading 6
Amendment 171 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Amendment 9 #
2010/2156(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that, as well as contributing directly to GDP, culture provides added value as a factor for social cohesion;
Amendment 10 #
2010/2156(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Recognises that the CCIs have great synergising power and are major drivers of economic and social innovation in many other sectors, contributing simultaneously to the promotion of low carbon emission economic environments;
Amendment 33 #
2010/2156(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Recognises also that there is a risk of failing to harness the potential of CCIs if the requisite steps are not taken to ensure better matching of worker skills supply and labour market demand, which would enhance the competitive potential of the sector,
Amendment 57 #
2010/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that, as well as contributing directly to GDP, culture provides added value as a factor for social cohesion;
Amendment 68 #
2010/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Recognises that, as sources of economic and social innovation in many other sectors of the economy, cultural and creative industries have great synergising power while simultaneously contributing to the promotion of low carbon emission economic environments;
Amendment 83 #
2010/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Recognises also that there is a risk of failing to harness the potential of cultural and creative industries if the requisite steps are not taken to ensure better matching of worker skills supply and labour market demand, which would enhance the competitive potential of the sector,
Amendment 99 #
2010/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Urges the Commission and the Member States to organise a campaign, in association with all stakeholders, to raise awareness at European, national and local level, especially among the young European consumers, of the need to respect IPR;
Amendment 1 #
2010/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation – 9 a (new)
Citation – 9 a (new)
- Having regard to the Framework for European Cooperation on Youth adopted in November 2009.
Amendment 2 #
2010/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation – 9 b (new)
Citation – 9 b (new)
- Having regard to 'The European Development Education Consensus', a strategy framework drawn up by representatives of the EU institutions, the Member States, civil society and other stakeholders in November 2007.
Amendment 12 #
2010/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the crucial challenge for education and training in Europe is the reform of education towards a learning centered holistic education system which prepares young people for being happy, active global citizens which are ready to enter the labour Market,
Amendment 13 #
2010/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the benefits of educational investment are seen only in the long-term perspective and are oftenit is important to ensure that they are not set aside in the policy agenda; whereas we should call for EU guidance on the quality of education and training systems, and avoid budgetary restraint should not occur in this area,
Amendment 35 #
2010/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 42 #
2010/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Believes that all education should foster the acquisition of democratic competences by supporting student councils and allowing students to take co- responsibility for the education. In this regard, it also calls for a thorough debate in European society about the function and role of education and suggests that the European Citizens Agora could be the space for such a debate;
Amendment 45 #
2010/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Recognises that globalisation has profoundly changed Europe's societies and recommends to include Global/Development Education within all education to enable citizens to deal with the threats and opportunities of a changing world;
Amendment 80 #
2010/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls for enhanced mobilityflexible learning pathways between higher education institutions, the business world and vocational education and training (e.g. students, teachers, employees, trainers) to promote the acquisition of competences such as entrepreneurship and creativity, which are increasingly needed on the labour market;
Amendment 97 #
2010/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Considers Non-Formal Education as an educational field complementary to formal education and recommends that it should be treated as such in educational policy making ET2020;
Amendment 121 #
2010/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Notes that the objectives set in respect of four of the five benchmarks adopted in 2003 will not be reached; calls upon the Commission, the Members States, the regional and local authorities and other actors to examine the causes and take appropriate action to reverse the situation; and calls upon the Member States to not see Education policy at European level as a threat to national autonomy but a joint commitment to a Life Long Learning society;
Amendment 3 #
2009/2229(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers in thisthat respect that any restriction imposed on the exercise of these fundamental rights should be in accordance with the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Ffor the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms must prevail over any restriction imposed on the exercise of these fundamental Freedomrights;
Amendment 14 #
2009/2229(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Urges that action be taken to promote education on the use of the resources offered by the Internet and the selection of criteria on how to use those resources;
Amendment 17 #
2009/2229(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines the importance of initiatives and actions for the protection of minors online such as the Safer Internet programme; further considers it important to ensure that parents and teachers have the knowledge necessary to help minors use networks safely;
Amendment 3 #
2009/2225(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes the consistent achievements of the i2010 strategy, but calls for more ambitious aims and citizen-orientated priorities under the next strategy, with particular attention to full inclusiveness;
Amendment 22 #
2009/2225(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines the importance of teaching secondary school students how to use online resources, in particular governmental ones (such as e-health and e-governance, which can involve the citizens in a much more direct and participatory fashion), in order to make them familiar with ICT and to increase their interest in the political environment;;
Amendment 37 #
2009/2225(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Amendment 65 #
2009/2225(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Emphasises the need to improve the use of Europeana, not as a competitor to Google Books, but as a complementary programmeand considers it to be a valuable tool for ensuring access to culture for all citizens on a basis of proper respect for copyright;
Amendment 45 #
2009/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Endorses the Commission’s focus on safety, the protection of personal data and privacy and governance of the Internet of Things, because respect of privacy and the protection of personal data, but also openness and interoperability are the only ways for IoT to gain wider social acceptance;
Amendment 72 #
2009/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses that the consumers have the rights for privacy by opt-in and/or privacy by design, according to which the tags are automatically disabled at the point of sale, unless consumers expressly agrees otherwise or alternatively privacy must be considered as early as possible in the stage of deployment and shall be incorporated into the design;
Amendment 88 #
2009/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Believes that the IoT encompasses many benefits for the people with disabilities and can represent a way to meet the needs of an ageing population and providing assertive care services; stresses, however, that measures need to be taken to ensure privacy protection, ease of installation and operation as well as provision of information on the services to consumers;
Amendment 121 #
2009/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission to strive to establish common international norms for the standardisation of RFID technologies and their applications; stresses on a need to develop interoperable standards;
Amendment 21 #
2009/2178(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Make full use of sanctions available to it under competition and trade law where relevant, while respecting fundamental rights (the right to information, privacy etc.);
Amendment 27 #
2009/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas an effective youth policy can contribute to the development of a European midentality,
Amendment 33 #
2009/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Acknowledges that the reinforced Open Method of Coordination (OMC) with due regard for the principle of subsidiarity is thean appropriate tool for cooperation on youth policy issues, despitewhilst regretting that this instrument its weaknesses, such as legitimacy deficitsoften used in an overly restrictive manner;
Amendment 64 #
2009/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Underlines the importance of minimisfighting allny kinds of discrimination among young people;
Amendment 86 #
2009/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Member States to offercreate sufficient opportunities and incentives for ‘second chances’channels to enable people who have left the education system to rejoin it and ensure that appropriate bridges are available for people who have followed vocational training courses to go on to higher levels of education;
Amendment 95 #
2009/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Underlines the importance of supporting young people with a migrant background in achieving the necessary command of the language and familiarising themselves with theeducation as a tool for integration and a vehicle for familiarisation with the language and culture of the host Member Statecountries;
Amendment 104 #
2009/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Points out that education plays a fundamental role in the positive development of personal attitudes;
Amendment 181 #
2009/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Welcomes the fact that 2010 is designated the European Year of Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion, especially in the context of economic and financial crisis, which is having a particularly heavy impact on young people;
Amendment 185 #
2009/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Stresses also the need to develop more outreach programmes for marginalised groups, such as legal immigrants, people with special needs, homeless people and others;
Amendment 194 #
2009/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Recalls the risk of a brain drain and the negative consequences for young people's countries of origin;
Amendment 5 #
2009/2002(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Amendment 6 #
2009/2002(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Expresses its concern about the lack of increase in overallconstant decline in voter turnout at the most recent European Parliament elections and emphasises the need for joint and sustained efforts, in particular in the area of communication policy, to counter this trend; calls on the Commission to provide further information on how it intends to use the additional requested funds in the area of communication policy;
Amendment 1 #
2008/2331(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises the significance of a well- plannedplanning a clear integration policy for the host state and for creating appropriate opportunities for the immigrants themselvesransmitting the correct information to the immigrants themselves and to the whole citizenry; considers that the integration policy should be multidimensional, taking account of the specific situation in each of the Member States; further considers that immigration policy should promote harmonious integration and address issues such as education and training needs, recognition of professional qualifications, access to the labour market, to social services and housing, as well as promote in this way an active participation in social, political and cultural activities of the whole citizenry;
Amendment 7 #
2008/2331(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to take the necessary measures to ensure financial support for the structural and cultural integration of immigrants, also including the implementation of EU programmes such as Lifelong Learning, Europe for Citizens, Youth in Action and Culture 2007;
Amendment 9 #
2008/2331(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that integration, in the context of citizenship and in relation to its social dimension, forms part of the concept of equal opportunities for all, and calls on the Member States to respect and support the relevant directives, including: Directives 2000/78/EC, 2000/43/EC and 2004/113/EC, which seek to combat discrimination;
Amendment 12 #
2008/2331(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights that school programmes and lifelong learning play an important role in the integration process by developing skills, notably language skills; considers, too, that participation in training programmes and lifelong learning arshould be a right and an opportunity for newly arrived immigrants;
Amendment 16 #
2008/2331(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Supports EU proposals concerning the ‘Blue Card’; considers, however, that such arrangements must take account of the specific situation of the labour market of each of the Member Statesocioeconomic and cultural situation of each Member State as well as the needs of their labour market, and that they must not contribute to the ‘brain drain’ from the countries of origin.
Amendment 2 #
2008/2330(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines particularly importance of adult learning, especially when people are between jobs, and calls on enterprises to forecast new competences so that provision of adult education could reflect the demand for skills; the content of education must correspond to vocational and practical requirements;
Amendment 3 #
2008/2330(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the necessity of promoting University-business cooperation as it is important to ensure that these partners cooperate and that they support each other for the benefice of their own organisations, of their staff and their students; the bridge between university curricula and the world of enterprise should be built, business sphere should have the possibility to complement study programs, to offer internships, organize open days for students etc;
Amendment 5 #
2008/2330(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that the reconciliation of family life, working life and lifelong learning requires broadening the scope of public and private childcare facilities and of health and social support for dependants. Draws attention to the need to involve employers to create flexible working conditions so that parents have the opportunity to continue with lifelong learning while being employed and to achieve a work-life balance;
Amendment 6 #
2008/2330(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Reiterates the importance of the role that ICTs play in lifelong learning (for example, distance learning) and of providing greater support for language learning following three lines: development of "1+2" language principle, special language programs for immigrants in order to increase their employability and social integration and finally the policy of learning the language of neighbouring countries in border areas as it opens them job opportunities;
Amendment 13 #
2008/2329(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas education expenditure should be particularly directed to the areaose educative models that produce the greatest improvements in student performance and development,
Amendment 30 #
2008/2329(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Is convinced that, according to the conclusions of the Barcelona European Council 2002, children should learn foreign languages from an early age; welcomes the proposal of a new benchmark foreseeing that at least 80% of pupils in lower secondary education be taught at least two foreign languages; underlines the importance of education in ICT and in media literacy;
Amendment 33 #
2008/2329(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls upon the Member States and the competent regional governments to invest in pre-primary education, to provide for a sufficient number ofguarantee high-quality pre- primary and childcare institutions with adequately trained teachers and carers; and to guarantee affordability; supports the proposal for a new benchmark on the rate of participation in pre-primary education;
Amendment 36 #
2008/2328(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Believes that teacher education should equip teachers for diversity, multicultural education and bmultilingual education approaches;
Amendment 15 #
2008/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Acknowledges within the European Year of Creativity & Innovation 2009 the role of the arts as an important contributor to innovation in society and the economy;
Amendment 18 #
2008/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Suggests improving the mobility of professionals in the artistic sector through an increased attention to the recognition of qualifications. This should be done by encouraging training institutions and employers to relate to the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), so that competences and qualifications in the sector can be compared at the European level;
Amendment 27 #
2008/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – indent 4 a (new)
Paragraph 5 – indent 4 a (new)
- encourage the national representatives in the recently established Education & Culture Working Group in the framework of the Open Method of Coordination (OMC) for Culture to discuss the role of the arts in different educational contexts (formal, informal and non-formal) and at all educational levels (from pre-primary to and beyond professional training in higher arts education),
Amendment 29 #
2008/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – indent 4 c (new)
Paragraph 5 – indent 4 c (new)
- encourage the national representatives in the Open Method of Coordination (OMC) Working Groups on the Cultural Industries to address professional training and the continuing professional development of artists, managers, teachers, facilitators and other professionals in the cultural sector as a central theme;
Amendment 30 #
2008/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – indent 4 d (new)
Paragraph 5 – indent 4 d (new)
Amendment 31 #
2008/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – indent 4 e (new)
Paragraph 5 – indent 4 e (new)
- improve the provision for the professional training of professionals in the artistic sector by recognising higher arts education at all 3 levels as outlined by the Bologna Declaration process (Bachelor, Master, Doctorate),
Amendment 5 #
2008/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas linguistic and cultural diversity entail characteristics which have a significant impact on the daily life of Europe's citizens in a context ofdue to media penetration, increasing mobility and migration and advancing globalisation,
Amendment 7 #
2008/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the acquisition of diversified language skills is considered to be of major importance for all Union citizens, since it enables them to derive full economic, social and cultural benefit from freedom of movement within the Union and from the Union's relations with citizens from other cultures and with third countries,
Amendment 8 #
2008/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. having regard to the increasing importance of multilingualism in the context of relations between Member States, cohabitation in our multicultural societies, and in the Union's common policies,
Amendment 14 #
2008/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates the positions it has upheld over time by the European Parliament on multilingualism and cultural diversity;
Amendment 24 #
2008/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the crucial role of the EU institutions in ensuring respect for the principle of parity, in relations between Member States as also in EU citizens' relations with national administrations and with Community and international institutions and bodies;
Amendment 31 #
2008/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that the importance of multilingualism is not confined to the economic and social aspects and that attention must also be paid to those related to cultural andtransmission, to scientific creation and transmission andsearch, or to the importance of translation, both literary and technical, in the lives of the citizens and for the EU's long-term development;
Amendment 34 #
2008/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 39 #
2008/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 72 #
2008/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Believes it is vital to promote mobility and exchanges of teachers, and students and pupils in the language field; recalls that the fluid movement of language teachers in Europe will help ensure effective contact for as many of those professionals as possible with the native environment of the languages they teach;
Amendment 73 #
2008/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Encourages and supports the introduction of mother-tongue minority local and foreign languages within school programmes and/or in the context of extracurricular activities open to the Community in those regions where education in those languages is not obligatory;
Amendment 84 #
2008/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Proposes the creation of a profileat training requirements be defined for language teachers;
Amendment 92 #
2008/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Suggests that an adequate degree of multilingualism should also be ensured in the media and in Internet content, in those regions where this is not obligatory;
Amendment 99 #
2008/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Encourages the EU to reap the potential dividends offered by European languages in its external relations, and calls for further development of this asset in cultural and, economic and social dialogue with the rest of the world with a view to strengthening and adding value to the EU'’s role on the international scene;
Amendment 107 #
2008/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Considers that the coverage of the language competence indicators should be extended as soon as possible to all the official EU languages, without prejudice to their also being extended to other languages spoken and studied in Europe;
Amendment 109 #
2008/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
Amendment 2 #
2008/2204(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Acknowledges that the Internet couldan become a tool for promoting cultures and languages by developing cultural and creative industries, especially in developing countries; insists, however, on the importance of promoting equal access to ICTs to make an inclusive information society possible, and removing barriers of any kind,the various existing barriers - infrastructure or training deficit, among others - to allow potential trading and to guarantee the full rights of citizenship;
Amendment 4 #
2008/2204(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. UnderlinesPoints out that the Internet has brought a new approach to the production, consumption and dissemination of cultural goods and services, which could improvean contribute to cross-cultural understanding on the basis of free and fair access to new ICTs and respect for cultural and linguistic diversity;
Amendment 6 #
2008/2204(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Acknowledges the importance of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expression as an essential instrument to guarantee that the cultural exemption in international trade transactions in goods and services of a cultural and creative nature is maintained within the international framework of the WTO;
Amendment 8 #
2008/2204(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that the Internet and new ICTs have a key role in the European e-learning strategyonline and internet-based education strategy (e- learning), in the framework of the European lifelong learning policy, which is particularly important in widening access to education in general, so as to achieve the Lisbon goals;
Amendment 1 #
2008/2203(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for the protection of children's rights under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child to be given a central role in the Multiannual Framework of the European Fundamental Rights Agency; believes that this agency should build up a network with international organisations, ombudspersons for children and non- governmental organisations, in order to benefit from their store of knowledge and experience;
Amendment 2 #
2008/2203(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for children's rights to be incorporated into all foreign policy measures and activities of the European Union, with particular emphasis on the European Neighbourhood Policy, the Sstrategic Ppartnership with Russias and the enlargement process; considers it important to set up effective instruments for real protection of the rights of the child;
Amendment 5 #
2008/2203(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Considers it vital to pay the greatest possible attention to education for children and mothers, particularly in cooperation policies with developing countries, and to treat child poverty as one of the roots of juvenile delinquency, drug addition, violence and social exclusion;
Amendment 7 #
2008/2203(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Amendment 10 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas many Europeans expect from the new US administration a cooperative attitudestrong commitment to multilateralism in the international field and a strengthening of the EU-US relationship,
Amendment 15 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the transatlantic partnership is founded on shared core values such as democracy, human rights, the rule of law and international institutions as well as open economiesc, commercial, cultural and educative cooperation and sustainable development,
Amendment 22 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the EU and the US, as well as other emergent countries, play key roles in the world's politics and economy, and share responsibility for promoting peace, respect for human rights and stability and for tackling various global dangers and challenges, such as the deep financial crisis, the eradication of poverty and fulfilment of other MDGs, climate change, energy security, terrorism and nuclear proliferation,
Amendment 30 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas it is in the interests of both partners, the EU and the US, to shape the international environment together and to confront in unisona multilateral way common threats and challenges in the new scenario of a global, complex and changing world, on the basis of international law and multilateral institutions, in particular the UN system,;
Amendment 35 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas the transatlantic partnership, EU military forces such as those deployed on peacekeeping missions, and NATO are indispensable for collective security,
Amendment 41 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas the work of the Transatlantic Economic Council (TEC) needs to continue so as to integrate the transatlantic market in the medium to long term; whereas joint leadership is needed to reform the international economic institutions in the current crisis,
Amendment 48 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is convinced that EU-US coordinated action is very beneficial for the international community; urges the Czech Presidency of the Council and the Commission to work with the new US administration on a common agenda of close cooperation with regard to both bilateral matters and global and regional issues and conflicts;
Amendment 59 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Deems it appropriate for the negotiation of the new agreement to commence once the Lisbon Treaty comes into force, so that it may be completed before 2012;
Amendment 81 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Underlines that this transatlantic partnership must be backed up by a deep understanding of the parties' civil societies; insists on the need to increase exchanges among students and teachers from both sides so as to ensure that present and future generations remain committed to this partnership;
Amendment 91 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on both partners to jointly lead and sustain the multilateral efforts, launched at the Washington Conference on 15 November 2008, to resolve the current financial crisis and to reform the international financial system, the World Bank and the IMF, while resisting protectionism and promoting a successful conclusion of the WTO Doha round;
Amendment 99 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Draws attention to the National Intelligence Council (NIC) report entitled "Global Trends 2025: A Transformed World", and, given the need for long-term strategic thinking on policy issues within the EU institutions, urges the Czech and Swedish Presidencies to strive to establish a system of analysis similar to that used by the NIC, in order to identify long-term trends from an EU perspective; believes that this step will facilitate dialogue on the main strategic issues facing the transatlantic partnership in the long term;
Amendment 103 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Underlines that a peaceful settlement of the Middle East conflict is vital, and hopes that it will represent one of the most urgent priorities of the new US administration, coordinating closely with the EU andcalls on the EU to take the opportunity to cooperate closely with the new US administration, engaging in the Quartet; emphasises that both partners should strive for intensification of the negotiations based on the road map and the Annapolis Conference achievements, aimed at arriving at a two-state solutionin order to bring the conflict to an end by means of an agreement based on the two-state solution, making it possible for Israelis and Palestinians to live side by side in peace and security; urges both partners to redouble their efforts, also within the Quartet and in their dealings with Arab countries, so that a ceasefire in Gazanew peaceful regional security structure in the Middle East may be quickly achieved;
Amendment 129 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Urges both parties to closely coordinate their policies towards Russia; conscious of Russia's relevance as a neighbouring country, of its interdependence with the EU and of its role as a global player, emphasises the importance of building up constructive cooperation with Russia, without compromising democratic principles or international law; calls on both transatlantic partners to closely coordinate their approach towards any reform of the European security architecture, while insisting on the OSCE principles as its inalienable base and maintaining the coherence of NATO;
Amendment 137 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Urges both partners to pay special attention to Latin America, coordinating efforts to promote the consolidation of democracy, respect for human rights, the fight against poverty, the strengthening of social cohesion, market economies, the rule of law including the fight against organised crime and drug trafficking (acknowledging the progress made in this regard by certain emergent countries such as Chile and Brazil), and supporting regional integration;
Amendment 141 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Recommends also the promotion of a common approach to other major geopolitical players such as China, India or Japan, as well as to the various crises and problems, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, in order to eradicate poverty and health problems;
Amendment 156 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Underlines that the sharing of data and information is a valuable tool in the international fight against terrorism and transnational crime, but stresses that this must take place within a proper legal framework, ensuring adequate protection of civil liberties and respect for human rights, including the right to privacy, and that it should be based on a binding international agreement, as agreed at the 2008 EU-US Summit;
Amendment 169 #
2008/2199(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Calls on the EU and the US to strengthen their cooperation in the field of culture, and to continue to foster and promote the mutual benefits resulting from cultural exchanges;
Amendment 1 #
2008/2179(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the convergence of information society services and media services, networks and devices offersets new challenges andin terms of establishing a normative framework with rights and obligations in many areas and offers a host of new opportunities,
Amendment 2 #
2008/2179(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the transparency and the availability of reliable and comparable information concerning the European audiovisual market can make operators in the sector, especially SMEs, more competitive, by improving the understanding of the industry’s potential, and be to the benefit of users,
Amendment 4 #
2008/2173(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. recognises the importance of a simple and clear age rating/content rating system which provides guidance and raises awareness, particularly for parents and more generally for teachers, of the potentially harmful effect of some content on minors;
Amendment 8 #
2008/2173(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. supports the Commission's proposal to introduce a pan-European code of conduct for producers and retailers of video games in order to prevent the sale of harmful video games to minors;
Amendment 10 #
2008/2173(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. reinforces the importance of media literacypromoting certain criteria and skills in relation to media use and the crucial role of parents and teachers in developing minors' attitude towards videogames, and calls on the Commission to develop and disseminate, in collaboration with the sector, information to parents and teachers concerning all facets of videogames; likewise, encourages the Member States to share best practices as regards raising awareness in relation to this new ICT challenge posed by videogames;
Amendment 11 #
2008/2099(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses however that the digital dividend is also an important instrument in audiovisual and media policies, which couldmust effectively promote and help to protect freedom of expression and media pluralism, together with the rights of minors;
Amendment 19 #
2008/2099(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is therefore convinced that decisions on organising, allocating and assigning the digital dividend should not be driven solely by concerns about maximising profit but should also protect the rights of current users of audiovisual media services and reflect cultural and linguistic diversity;
Amendment 21 #
2008/2099(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that frequencies should be assigned in a transparent manner, taking into account all the potential uses for the new spectrum and their possible benefits to society as a whole;
Amendment 24 #
2008/2099(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that broadcasters are essential actors in the defence of pluralistic and democratic principles and that the opportunities relating to the digital dividend should enable public and private broadcasters, which could benefit in principle from lower spectrum fees, to provide programmes servfulfilling public service objectives and taking into account the general interest;
Amendment 1 #
2008/2098(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the key role of lifelong learning in enhancing workers' job- to-job mobilityimproving the educational level of the population as a whole, updating knowledge and reducing the risk of exclusion for workers between jobs;
Amendment 5 #
2008/2098(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Member States actively to promote foreign language education (especially for adults), given that linguistic barriers are one of the main remaining hurdles to mobility of workers and their families;
Amendment 7 #
2008/2098(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that mobility of workers of both genders with families (e.g. children and dependent relatives) depends to a great extent on the availability and costs of services (e.g. childcare, education facilities, special services); considers, at the same time, that job mobility should promote personal fulfilment and improve quality of life and work;
Amendment 12 #
2008/2098(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that the special status and needs of young students and workers should be considered in the framework of European Employment Services (EURES), - which network needs to be promoted and strengthened - as well as the fact that many individuals working in the culture and education sectors are self-employed workers;
Amendment 14 #
2008/2098(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines the need for comparable and reliable statistics on workers'the mobility flows of workers, students, teachers and researchers in order to improve the Commission's factual knowledge on mobility, as well as its monitoring of the above-mentioned Action Plan;
Amendment 15 #
2008/2098(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for the strong engagement and commitment of European schools and universities and of governments in significantly boosting job mobility, for example through their participation in the network of stakeholders foreseen by the Commission in its Communication;
Amendment 1 #
2008/2097(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that climates of peace and stability are beneficial for development progress; notes that the absence of hostilities that marksle democratic environments are favourable to development progress; notes that post- conflict situations does not automatically lead to entrenched and lasting stability;
Amendment 13 #
2008/2097(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers it vitally important that causes of instability only be tackled by development measurpolicies that are in accordancline with the Millennium Development Goals and other social and economico-economic, political and cultural measures aimed at eliminating poverty and fostering economic and, social and cultural development that can create thean environment requiredfavourable to preventing the resurgence of conflict; stresses, in this connection, the importance of education, especially for young people and women, in making a direct contribution to generating stability;
Amendment 20 #
2008/2097(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that many African countries have the basic natural resources required for their development; highlights the need for the proper management and redistribution of these resources; deplores the implication of various (local, regional, int and the equitable redistribution of the wealth they genernational and trans-national) acte; deplores in the misappropriation and exploitation of these resources (e.g. diamonds in Angola and Sierra Leone and coltan in the Democratic Republic of Congo)of this wealth; draws attention to the need for transparency and legality in the extractive industries and welcomes initiatives such as the Kimberley process in avoiding major conflict potential in relation to the diamond market;
Amendment 31 #
2008/2097(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Deplores the fact that light arms accounthave been responsible for 9 out of 10 deaths in armed conflicts in Africa; considers that EU policy on controlling the export of weapons should be cleartransparent, effective and harmonised on the basis of the legally binding Code of Conduct;
Amendment 35 #
2008/2097(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights the importance of transregional cooperation in areas that transcend political borders; calls on the Commission and the Council to adopt a regional approach to tackling the situation in a givenindividual countryies;
Amendment 37 #
2008/2097(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 48 #
2008/2097(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Points out that there should be no military component to development aid and that thedevelopment aid should always be in accordance with international law and in line with the United Nations; notes with interest the experience of the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission; expresses its concern at the current approach adopted by donors who do not take local vtake little account of the concrete realitiews into account butof individual countries and work on the basis of Western models; considers that African solutions should be applied to African problems. that have little to do with local circumstances;
Amendment 3 #
2008/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the mobility of students shouldand the quality of education must remain one ofamong the core elements of the Bologna process,
Amendment 5 #
2008/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas student mobility forms newgenerates new experiences and cultural, social and academic values and creates opportunities for personal growth and enhancing academic standards and employability on the national and international level,
Amendment 7 #
2008/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas student mobility is still beyond the reach of many students, researchers and other staff, even thoughprincipally because of insufficient grants, while the obstacles are well known, and have been indicated repeatedly by many stakeholders involved in the debate,
Amendment 11 #
2008/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas recognition of informal and non-formal learning form the cornerstone of a lifelong learning strategy and adult and lifelong learning is thus important in this process,
Amendment 17 #
2008/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas different national recognition systems constitute an important obstacle to equal treatment of students and to progress in the European Higher Education Area and the European labour market,
Amendment 19 #
2008/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas it is urgent to implement, coordinate and promote a coherent Community approach among all countries that signed the Bologna Process,
Amendment 21 #
2008/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that the increase in student mobility and the quality of the different educational systems should be a priority in the context of redefining the major goals of the Bologna Process beyond 2010;
Amendment 22 #
2008/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that in order to achieve student mobility, actions must be taken across different policy areas in order to combat any form of discrimination; various aspects concerning mobility go beyond the scope of higher education and concern the scope of social affairs, finance, and immigration and visa policies;
Amendment 23 #
2008/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is convinced that the consultation method undertaken by all stakeholders involved in the process should continue: institutions as well as student representatives should closely co-operate in order to tackle the remaining barriers to mobility and problems related to quality and the implementation of the Bologna Process;
Amendment 24 #
2008/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that while implementing the Bologna Process particular attention should be devoted to close and intensive co- operation and coordination with the European Research Area and with the Copenhagen Process;
Amendment 26 #
2008/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Insists on the urgent need for comparable and reliable statistics on student mobility and the socioeconomic profile of students, such as common indicators, criteria and benchmarks, in order to overcome the current lack of data and promote the exchange of good practices;
Amendment 32 #
2008/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Points out the importance of mentoring for social and, cultural and linguistic integration of incoming students;
Amendment 36 #
2008/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on European universities to undertake an innovative and, far-reaching and methodical curricular reform: ambitious and high quality content and organisation restructuring is crucial for student mobility and for greater flexibility; a «mobility study period » should be introduced to enable students to go abroad;
Amendment 38 #
2008/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses the essential role of the quality and excellence of teaching: qualified teachers in all sectors of studies, their development and ongoing training are crucial for their attractiveness and effectiveness and for achieving the Bologna Process objectives;
Amendment 44 #
2008/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Member States and the competent authorities to guarantee an equal and universal access to mobility by simple, flexible and transparent grant awarding procedures and by additional financial support for high cost destinations and for those students who need it;
Amendment 48 #
2008/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Points out that the possibility of introducing new means of financing student mobility such as interest-free loans and/or transferable loans should be introduced and promoted;
Amendment 49 #
2008/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Invites European universities to cooperate with the private sector (e.g. economic or business organisations such as chambers of commerce) in order to find new effective mechanisms of co-financing student mobility at each cycle (bachelor- master-doctorate), thereby improving the quality of educational systems;
Amendment 3 #
2008/2068(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. having regard to the need to educate individuals who are self-sufficient, informed and committed to social cohesion, and whereas the quality of teaching is a 1 Texts Adopted, P6_TA(2007)0503. critical factor in contributing to the European Union's job creation, competitiveness and growth potential in a globalising world,
Amendment 7 #
2008/2068(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the challenges faced by the teaching profession are increasing as educational environments become more complex and heterogeneous; whereas these challenges include advances in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), changes to social and family structures, and the increasingly diverse mix of students in many schools as a result of increased immigration and the emergence of multicultural societies,
Amendment 10 #
2008/2068(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas more than 80% of primary school teachers and 97% of pre-school teachers in the EU are women, while in secondary education the equivalent figure is only 60%,
Amendment 16 #
2008/2068(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas the quality of schools is to a large extent dependent on the degree of autonomy attaching to their plans and management,
Amendment 21 #
2008/2068(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Article 4
Article 4
4. Emphasises that Member States must attach greater importance and allocate more resources to teacher training if significant progress is to be made in achieving the Lisbon strategy's 'Education and Training 2010' objectives, and in order forthe quality of education is to be boosted, and lifelong learning is to be reinforced across the Union;
Amendment 28 #
2008/2068(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Article 6
Article 6
6. Urges that particular attention be paid to new teachers’ initial induction; encourages the development of support networks and mentoring programmes, through which accomplished and experienced teachersteachers of proven experience and capacity can play a key role in new colleagues' training, passing on knowledge acquired throughout successful careers, promoting team-learning and helping to addresstackle drop- out rates among new recruits; believes that by working and learning together, teachers can help improve a school's performance and overall learning environment;
Amendment 35 #
2008/2068(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Article 10
Article 10
10. Highlights the marked differences between teachers’ average wages, not only between different Member States, but also in relation to average national incomes and GDP per capita; calls for teachers to benefit from good remuneration packages which reflect their importance to society, and whichfor action to address the 'brain-drain' of top teachers to better-paid private sector posts, particularly in the areas of science and technology;
Amendment 42 #
2008/2068(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Stresses that every teacher should be a role model as regards mastery of his or her own language, since this is a vital tool for correct transmission, and facilitates pupils' learning of the remaining subjects while developing their ability to communicate, a factor of ever greater importance in numerous professional activities;
Amendment 46 #
2008/2068(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Article 15
Article 15
15. Considers that every school has a unique relationship with its local community, and that school leaders should have greater decision-making responsibility that allows them to address the educational challenges and teaching requirements particular to their environment, in collaboration with parents and with local community stakeholders; stresses that, with the arrival of a highly diverse immigrant population, the teaching profession needs to be made specifically aware of intercultural issues and processes, not only within schools but also in relation to families and their immediate local environment, where diversity flourishes;
Amendment 1 #
2008/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Welcomes the amendment to Article 149 of the EC Treaty to extend the scope of EU action in the youth field to include encouraging the participation of young people in democratic life in Europe and, with a view to better involving young citizens in public life, stresses the importance of EU initiatives and development of policies that promote and facilitate the active participation of young people in democratic life at all levels;
Amendment 5 #
2008/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Considers that every necessary step should be taken to bring about a European information and communication policy and renews its call for an interinstitutional agreement laying down common principles to govern cooperation among the European institutions in this area;
Amendment 8 #
2008/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. In view of the major innovation introduced by the TFEU enabling national parliaments to guarantee the correct allocation of responsibilities between the European Union and its Member States under the principle of subsidiarity, urges national parliaments to adjust, if necessary, their timetables and working methods to ensure conformity with the principle of subsidiarity in considering all EU legislative proposals relating to culture, the audiovisual sector, education, youth and sport, taking into account, where applicable, the regional and local dimension of the measures proposed;
Amendment 6 #
2008/2011(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas non-profit means that the primary objective of such media is to engage in activities of public and/or private interest without any commercial or monetary profit,
Amendment 9 #
2008/2011(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas some community media are open to participation in the creation of content by members of the community,
Amendment 41 #
2008/2011(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 - Subparagraph a
Paragraph 12 - Subparagraph a
(a) non-profit, engaging primarily in activities of public and/or private interest without any commercial or monetary profit;
Amendment 53 #
2008/2011(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 45 #
2007/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the primary concern of media businesses may be financial profit, media remains an cultural, ideological, and political tool of considerable influence, which should not be treated solely on economic terms,
Amendment 59 #
2007/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas media creators strive to produce the highest quality content possible under given conditions, the conditions are not uniformly satisfactory in all Member States; and whereas competition may lower the standard of content on account of attempts to cut costs,
Amendment 68 #
2007/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas an increasing proportion of journalists and other media professionals find themselves employed under precarious conditions, lacking social guarantees common on the normal job market, and whereas these conditions are more likely to occur in the new Member States,
Amendment 73 #
2007/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas commercial publications are increasingly utilising user-generated content, especially audiovisual content for a nominal fee, raising questions of unfair competition among media professionals,
Amendment 79 #
2007/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. whereas the increased use and reliance on user-generated content may adversely affect the privacy of citizens and public figures by creating conditions of permanent surveillance, and whereas, therefore, legal means need to be provided in order to protect those concerned and, where necessary, make good any damage,
Amendment 83 #
2007/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
O. whereas weblogs 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 andbut their spread implies a need to establish legal safeguards providing also for the assignment of liability in the event of lawsuits,
Amendment 115 #
2007/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital S a (new)
Recital S a (new)
Sa. whereas public service media need to have sufficient public funding to enable them to offer a high standard of cultural and news content, but whereas they are also competing in given areas, and as regards advertising, with commercial media,
Amendment 122 #
2007/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital T
Recital T
T. whereas new media channels have emerged over the last decade and whereas a rising share of advertising revenues going to Internet outlets is a source of concern for print and linear audiovisual media outlets,
Amendment 151 #
2007/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Suggests in this respect the creation of independent media ombudsmen in those Member States which do not have independent regulators;
Amendment 168 #
2007/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the need for the EU and Member State authorities to ensure journalistic and editorial independence by appropriate and specific legal and social guarantees as well as for the media owners to follow the best practice in each market where they operate;
Amendment 201 #
2007/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recommends the inclusion ofat media literacy among the 9 basic competencesnd education be boosted, and supports the development of the European core curriculum for media literacy;
Amendment 8 #
2007/0145(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) The promotion of European common values and people-to-people contacts in the context of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), in particular through educational and youth exchanges, must lie at the core of the Erasmus Mundus programme, supported by a policy dialogue aimed at reinforcing modernisation and reform efforts by the partner countries in the area of education, and must contribute to an improvement in knowledge of foreign languages and cultures and to fostering intercultural dialogue, as well as to convergence with EU policies, including the Bologna and Copenhagen processes. Mobility of teaching staff and researchers is an essential part of increasing research cooperation between the EU and the ENP countries and improving excellence, but it is also important to take measures to prevent a brain drain in this field.
Amendment 9 #
2007/0145(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The programme’s overall aim is to enhance the quality of European higher education and to promote dialogue, common European values and understanding between peoples and cultures through cooperation with third countries as well as to promote EU external policy objectives and, including the fostering and consolidation of democracy and the rule of law, and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, including equality between men and women, and to assist the sustainable development of third countries in the field of higher education.
Amendment 10 #
2007/0145(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
da) to achieve a regional balance in the support provided for partnerships with third countries that comply with the principles of democracy, human rights and the rule of law, as set out in the Annex.
Amendment 11 #
2007/0145(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point a
a) appropriate information, publicity and follow-up with regard to actions supported by the programme and, in particular, the visibility of the programme in third countries that comply with the principles of democracy, human rights and the rule of law, and in their higher education institutions themselves, where possible in the official language or languages of the country in question;