7 Amendments of Morten LØKKEGAARD related to 2011/2246(INI)
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Aims to guarantee media pluralism and a more qualified public debate and coverage of the EU, by securing a setting in which quality journalism can survive, therefore asks the Commission to come up with new models for financing of journalism and underlines that editorial freedom must be applied;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Stresses that the Commission should ensure that Member States guarantee proper implementation of the Charter of Fundamental Rights in their country, manifested through media pluralism, equal access to information and respect for the independence of the press through neutrality;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. Emphasises the vital role of public service media for a balanced media offering and for safeguarding and promoting freedom of expression and media pluralism;
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Points out that, in order to meet the challenges of the technological environment and for the future of the public service media in Europe, meticulous thought must now be given to the development of tangible strategies encouraging the media to adapt to digital changes in order to carry out their information society remit;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Stresses the need to encourage Member States to equip the public service media in Europe with the necessary resources to expand interactive online services, with a view to increasing the public’s democratic participation, which is one of the objectives of their public service remit;
Amendment 62 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses that the protection of journalists’ sources must be absolutely and effectively guaranteed in the legal system of all Member States;
Amendment 63 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Calls on the Commission to urgently consider proposing arrangements that safeguard confidentiality of sources for media outlets and journalists;