Activities of Liisa JAAKONSAARI related to 2011/2081(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Freedom of press and media in the world - Annual Report on human rights and democracy in the world 2012 and the European Union's policy on the matter - Promotion and protection of freedom of religion or belief
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the freedom of press and media in the world PDF (323 KB) DOC (776 KB)
Amendments (24)
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 a (new)
Citation 10 a (new)
- having regard to the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly's Report on the State of Media Freedom in Europe, Doc. 13078, adopted 24 January 2013,
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 b (new)
Citation 10 b (new)
- having regard to the European Convention of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, Council of Europe,
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
Citation 12 a (new)
– having regard to the independent Policy Report on European Union Competencies in Respect of Media Pluralism and Media Freedom of the Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom (CMPF), Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies at the European University Institute (EUI), January 2013,
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 b (new)
Citation 12 b (new)
– having regard to the independent Report with its recommendations on 'A free and pluralistic media to sustain European democracy' by the High Level Group on Media Freedom and Pluralism, January 2013,
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)
Citation 17 a (new)
– having regard to the report on A European Charter for the Standard Settings for Media Freedoms across the EU, LIBE Committee of the European Parliament, adopted 21 February 2013,
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 a (new)
Citation 18 a (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 13 December 2012 on 'The review of the EU's Human Rights Strategy',
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 20 a (new)
Citation 20 a (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 12 December 2012 on 'The situation of Fundamental Rights in the European Union',
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 24 a (new)
Citation 24 a (new)
– having regard to the study on 'The impact of the resolutions and other activities of the European Parliament in the field of human rights outside the EU', requested by the Subcommittee on Human Rights,
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 28
Citation 28
– having regard to its resolutions on urgent cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law, where they rais and on country specific resolutions, where concerns regarding press and media freedom, particularly the imprisonment of journalists and bloggers are raised,
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas restrictions on freedom of expression have far-reaching effects and can only be justified subject to narrow and strict conditions, provided by law which itself is considered legitimate under international law; whereas freedom of expression is a fundamental right and closely linked to press- and media freedom and pluralism; whereas states that signed to the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) are obliged to ensure that an independent, free and pluralistic press and media is guaranteed;
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas new digital and online media platforms have contributed to increased diversity and pluralism, but also to the attempts to restrict them; whereas there are monopolistic tendencies in the concentration of media ownership that risk to undermine media diversity and media pluralism in various countries within and outside Europe;
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas the EU has a clear role in upholding the fundamental rights of EU citizens; whereas, however, the EU lacks a comprehensive strategy;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recognises that governments have the primary responsibility for hampering freedom of the press and media, and are increasingly resorting to legal pressure, e.g. through the abuse of anti-terrorism legislation and laws on national security, treason or subversion, in order to restrict press and media freedom; is alarmed by the fact that there is a general downward trend in the grading of the press- and media freedom environments in various countries within and outside Europe according to the latest annual Indexes and Analysis Reports - see the list in Annex at the end of this report -;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. ConsidersIs concerned that the trend of concentrated media ownership in large conglomerates to beposes a threat to media freedom and pluralism and ultimately, to democracy, especially with digitisation occurring in parallel; stresses the importance of an open and enabling underlying media infrastructure, as also of the existence of independent regulators;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. RecognisesIs aware of the fact that all too often media are used as traditional propaganda tools and that, specifically regarding public service media, financial and political independence is essential; emphasises that free and independent public media play a crucial role in deepening democracy, in maximising the involvement of civil society in public affairs and in empowering citizens on the path to democracy;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recognises the potential impact of today's ever more digitised media and their empowering effects on individuals, and, is aware of the fact that these phenomena which create anxiety for those in power;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses the need for greater understanding of the role of intermediaries and their responsibilities; considers that market regulators can help preserve competition, but that it is also necessary to explore new ways of engaging private actors in order to preserve the public value of information; recognises that self- regulation can entail specific risks where (democratic) oversight isand public scrutiny are lacking;
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. ConsiderAffirms that for the EU consideredthat understands itself as a community of values, the promotion and protection of global press and media freedom are essential;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Believes that the EU should lead the way in ensuring that the media remain independent, pluralistic and diverse, and in defending the situation, freedom and security of journalists and bloggers; stresses that, to this end, the EU should not interfere with content but should, rather, support an enabling environment and limit restrictions to freedom of expression globally;
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Notes with concern that in recent years some media, notably in the EU, have come under scrutiny themselves for their unethical behaviour; considerstresses that the EU can only lead by example if it keeps its own house in order;
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls for a shift from ad hoc funding of projects to a more sustainable approach, also involving private donors and interlocutors; recognises the need for a country-by-country and tailored approach to programming both, at national and regional level;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Stresses that media development and enabling freedom of expression should be at the heart of the EU's dialogue at country level, as well as of its association, trade and partnership agreements and aid programmes, in compliance with Article 21 TEU; emphasises that in this regard there should be no conclusion of any international agreement that lacks clear benchmarking and monitoring mechanisms; urges the EEAS to respect and implement the EP's reports and recommendations for the negotiations of such agreements; reminds that only coherence, consistency, coordination and transparency between the EP, EEAS and Commission with regard to the implementation and monitoring of these fundamental and human rights is crucial for the EU's credibility and effectiveness in its relations and interactions with other countries and states;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Considers that press and media programmes should also focus on improving the (state and legal) structures and on supporting local media companies and businesses, in order to improve their transparency and openness; , independence, sustainability, and openness as this is crucial for the development of a diverse and rich media landscape which provides for the exchange of varied views and opinions;
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37 a. Annex List of Annual Country Index and Country Analysis: - World Press Freedom Index 2013 by Reporters Without Borders - The State of Media Freedom in Europe Report, Doc.13078, adopted on 24 January 2013, Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly (8th Sitting)