Activities of Morten LØKKEGAARD related to 2022/0212(BUD)
Opinions (1)
OPINION on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2023 – all sections
Amendments (4)
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Insists that the New European Bauhaus initiative should not be funded at the expense of the Creative Europe Programme; in this regard, recalls the Parliament position for an indispensable and swift mid-term revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework to respond to the long-term consequences of the current crisis, to additionally explore the possibilities to establish a long-term dedicated funding for the New European Bauhaus initiative and for the European Education Area, as well as a permanent Union newseditorial media fund to empower independent newseditorial coverage, safeguard the independence of European journalists and journalism, and guarantee the freedom of the press;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Reiterates the importance of funding the "Multimedia actions", which aim to provide independent information about European topics, thus reinforcing Europe's democratic principles; in this regard, emphasizes the need for long-term stability for networks supported by the "multimedia actions" budget to guarantee consistent high-quality journalism; therefore, highlights the need for open calls for proposals which guarantee long- term and sufficient funding for independent journalistic coverage of European topics;
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Reiterates its call for enhanced transparency and for a comprehensive review of Union spending on multimedia actions in order to ensure stability, predictability and the scrutiny of those actions;
Amendment 51 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7 c. Opposes the Council’s position to propose an overall cut of EUR 16 million to the three budget lines under the remit of DG Communication, and in particular a cut of EUR 8 million to the executive and corporate services line; therefore, proposes to restore the level of commitments and payment appropriations of the three budget lines to the level set out in the draft general budget for the financial year 2023 in view of ensuring the continuity of key communication activities, including media monitoring, continued development of the Europa website, the fight against disinformation and misinformation, citizens engagement initiatives and local outreach;