13 Amendments of Liisa JAAKONSAARI related to 2015/2063(INI)
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
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1. Believes that enhanced international cooperation, active exchange of views and information, determined national action and stable inclusive government in third countries at direct risk from jihadist extremist groups hold the key to countering the threat posed by terrorist groups and stemming the radicalisation of European citizens;
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
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3. Notes with concern the use of the internet and social media for the dissemination of propaganda material and recruitment by terrorist organisations, and; stresses that social media providers have a responsibility to communicate against radicalisation and eliminate material which is inciting to violence; underlines the need to develop innovative online counter-communication with Member States including social media providers and to stimulate critical digital judgement skills among all vulnerable internet users; emphasises the crucial role of a wide range of stakeholders, including educators, role models and community groups, to develop effective counter-messages;
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion
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3. Encourages the development of targeted and regularly upgraded security and counterterrorism initiatives at Member State, EU and international level with a view to ensuring appropriate responses to emerging threats, including through working in partnership with neighbouring countries and regional actors; acknowledges that radicalisation is also geopolitical and neighbourhood policy related issue; recalls to judge all the financial aid which may have a supporting impact to terrorist activities and urges to solve the origins of external flows of fundings;
Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution
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Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to publish guidelines on measures to be implemented in Europe's prisons aimed at preventing Europeans from becoming radicalised; If prison staff suspect or find signs of recruitment efforts, these need to be addressed immediately in the most appropriate, lawful way; recommends that the Member States segregate radicalised inmates within their prisons in order to prevent radicalism from being imposed through intimidation on other inmates and to contain radicalisation in those institutions;
Amendment 225 #
Motion for a resolution
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8. Recalls that the internet plays a significant role in fuelling the radicalisation of European citizens, as it facilitates the rapid, large-scale global distribution of hate messages and praise for terrorism; expresses concern at the impact that such messages praising terrorism have on young people, who are particularly vulnerable; calls for a dialogue to be launched at European level with the internet giants with a view to preventing the online distribution of hate messages and to eradicating them swiftly;
Amendment 275 #
Motion for a resolution
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Paragraph 10
10. Feels, however, that the internet is an effective platform for spreading discourse opposed to hate speech and praise for terrorism; calls on the digital giants to cooperate with the Member States in order to take part in the spread of prevention messages by organizing campaigns on social media and discussion forums as well as calling for the development of critical thinking and for a process of deradicalisation;
Amendment 302 #
Motion for a resolution
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Paragraph 12
12. Supports the introduction of measures enabling all internet users to flag illegal content circulating on the internet and on social media networks easily and quickly, while respecting basic freedoms and freedom of expression; reminds the important role of journalists who have major responsibility in strengthening democracy and freedom of speech, but should avoid unethical practices and sensationalism;
Amendment 341 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading IV
Subheading IV
IV. Preventing radicalisation through education, democracy education and integration
Amendment 356 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses that schools and education have an important role to play in preventing radicalisation; recalls the crucial role that schools play in helping to promote democracy education, integration and develop critical thinking; calls on the Member States to investigate the possibility of introducing, where it does not already exist, education on religious issues in schools;
Amendment 370 #
Motion for a resolution
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16. Calls on the European Union to carry out a communication campaign to raise the awareness of young people, as well as supervisory staff, as regards issues of radicalisation; encouraged to pay attention to the youths and children's media education; calls on the Member States to introduce specialist training for teaching staff so that they can detect any suspicious changes in behaviour and properly supervise young people who are at risk of being recruited by terrorist organisations;
Amendment 381 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls the Member States to lower the limits on schools to deal with political and social issues as well as discuss the ways of influencing participation; encourages the teaching staff to react terrorism-related activities or issues in totally negative and condemnatory way.
Amendment 585 #
Motion for a resolution
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Paragraph 31
31. Acknowledges that the phenomenon of radicalisation and recruitment of EU citizens is a global phenomenon; believes that the response to this phenomenon ought to be international and not just local or European; considers therefore that cooperation with EU partner countries that are facing similar challenges, such as Canada or the United States, has to be stepped up; acknowledges that radicalisation is also geopolitical and neighbourhood policy related issue;
Amendment 614 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Suggests that Member States examine the idea of including mentors in the process to deradicalise EU citizens who have returned from fighting for terrorist organisations, to help support them in their reintegration into society; Member States must offer diverse social and therapeutical support for the victims of radicalisation.