Activities of Morten MESSERSCHMIDT related to 2018/2054(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on boosting growth and cohesion in EU border regions
Amendments (7)
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights the importance of cross- border cooperation programmes in funding educational, cultural, sporting and other activities whose European added value of cross-border synergies brings citizens closer and fosters mutual trust in border regions; stresses, in this regard, the large number of INTERREG projects devoted to culture, which proves that there is a strong desire among border regions to invest in joint culturaltraditional cultural assets as well as in development modern creative projects; reiterates, therefore, its view that EU financial support for these initiatives should be further strengthened in the next MFF; calls on the Commission to identify and foster synergies between local priorities, existing EU strategies and objectives as well as to make impact assessments with view to promote better convergence.
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines the fact that language barriers are still an important obstacle to cross-border cooperation, especially in border areas without a longstanding tradition of cooperation; notes that the language is an important factor enhancing trust and helping to mitigate sociocultural difficulties; believes that a more targeted use of ESI funds can support the systematic promotion of multilingualism in education and training in border regions, from early childhood education onwards;
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Member States to facilitate cross-border partnerships between education and training institutions in border regions in order to promote the mobility of students, teachers, trainers and administrative staff, as well as doctoral candidates and researchers; underlines that the use of multilingualism within such cross-border partnerships can prepare graduates to enter the employment market on both sides of the border; urges the Member States to facilitate and encourage the mutual recognition and better understanding of diplomas, certificates and professional qualifications between neighbouring regions;
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Calls on the Commission to facilitate cross-border initiatives and different types of exchanges, intercultural and educational activities aimed at better awareness of citizens about legislative and administrative requirements in border regions as well as at improvement of cooperation between local administrations, cultural and educational institutions;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is of the opinion that a strong cross- border cooperation in the area of cultural and creative industries (CCIs) can help to create socio-economic value, growth and jobs (also via clustering of enterprises), while also building bridges, increasing mutual understanding and forging a European consciousness through joint initiatives on cultural heritage-related projects; by means of joint child-care facilities, accessible multilingual education, partnerships with educational institutions, and other relevant stakeholders.
Amendment 51 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Believes that the development of cross- border cultural cooperation makes an essential contribution to the sustainable development of cross-border territories impacting economy, social cohesion and environment; calls on the Commission together with Member States to work out common strategic approach for development and support of Cultural and Creative Industries, bridging CCI with society and economy in order to promote smart, sustainable growth in EU border regions.
Amendment 60 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Strongly believes that border regions, thanks to the existence of long- established contacts between cultural institutions across borders, can create favourable conditions for artistic and cultural mobility and can therefore be vital for thematic tourism and help promote Europe as a destination., calls on the Commission to integrate a cultural dimension into the cross-border development initiatives, respecting the balance between historic heritage assets and contemporary creativity;