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87 Amendments of Jutta STEINRUCK related to 2011/0371(COD)

Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) The European Strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth (Europe 2020) is defining the Union's growth strategy for the coming decade to support smart, sustainable and inclusive growth setting five ambitious objectives to be reached by 2020, particularly Three of them will be directly or indirectly supported by the Programme established by means of this Regulation. The relevant action will be taken first and foremost in the field of education to reduce early school leaving rates below 10% and to enable at least 40% of 30-34 years old to have completed higher education, but it will also contribute to the achievement of the objectives of job creation and poverty reduction. This also includes its flagships initiatives, in particular "Youth on the Move" and, the Agenda for New Skills and Jobs and the Innovation Union.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) The programme should include a strong international dimension particularly as regards higher educationvocational education and training, higher education and adult learning, not only to enhance the quality of European higher education and training in pursuit of the broader ET2020 objectives and the attractiveness of the Union as a study destination, but also to promote understanding between people and cultures and contribution to the sustainable development of higher education and training in the third countries.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) To support mobility, equity and study excellence, the Union should establish a European loan guarantee facility to enable students, regardless of their social background, to take their Masters degree in another participating country. This facility should be made available tohrough financial institutions which agree to offer loans for Masters' studies in other participating countries on favourable terms for the students.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) The renewed Copenhagen Process (2011-2020) defined an ambitious and global vision for Vocational Education and Training policy in Europe, and requested support from Union Educational Programmes to the agreed priorities, including international mobility and reforms implemented by the Member States. crucial role which vocational education and training plays in helping to achieve a series of objectives laid down as part of the EU 2020 Strategy is widely recognised and defined in the renewed Copenhagen Process (2011-2020). In that connection, particular importance is attached to the role it may be able to play in the fight against the high level of unemployment in Europe, and in particular youth unemployment, by fostering a culture of lifelong learning, combating social exclusion and promoting active citizenship. It is necessary to address the urgent need to strengthen the transnational mobility of VET learners, including apprentices, teachers and trainers, and to promote cooperation through partnerships at all levels between stakeholders concerned and to assist the Member States in modernising their VET systems.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
(16) The renewed European Agenda for Adult Learning included in the Council Resolution of [….] aims at enabling all adults to develop and enhance their skills and competences throughout their lives, giving particular attention to improving provision for the high number of low- skilled Europeans targeted in Europe 202028 November 2011 stresses the need to increase participation in adult learning, taking into account the demographic ageing of Europe which makes it an inevitable necessity for adults to regularly update their personal and professional skills and competences after they have left initial education and training, by also acknowledging the role played by adult learning in the promotion of active citizenship. The European Agenda for Adult Learning, taking into account the employment and poverty reduction targets outlined in Europe 2020, pays particular attention to the need to increase the participation of low-skilled and low-qualified Europeans in adult learning.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
(17) The action of the European Youth Forum, the European Civil Society Platform on Life-Long Learning, the National Academic Recognition Centres (NARIC), the Eurydice, Euroguidance and Eurodesk networks, as well as of the eTwinning National Support Services, the Europass National Centres, and the National Information Offices in the neighbourhood countries is essential in order to achieve the objectives of the programme, notably by providing the Commission with regular and updated information regarding the various fields of their activity and through the dissemination of the Programme results in the Union and in the third participating countries.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
(18) Cooperation between the Programme and international organisations in the field of education, and training, youth and sport, in particular with the Council of Europe, UNESCO and the OECD, needs to be strengthened.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
(19) The programme should contribute to developing excellence in European integration studies world-wide; it should in particular support institutions that have a European governance structure,which cover the whole spectrum of policy fields that are of interest for the Union, are non profit organisations and provide recognised academic degrees.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
(21) Improved transparency of qualifications and competences and extended acceptance of Union tools should facilitate mobility throughout Europe for lifelong learning purposes, therefore contributing to the development of quality education and training, and will facilitate mobility for occupational purposes, between countries as well as across sectors. Opening up access for young students (including vocational and education and training students) and adult learners to methods, practices and technologies used in other countries will help to improve their employability in a global economy; it can also help making jobs with an international profile more attractive. Accordingly, greater use should be made of the following instruments.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
(25) Effective performance management, including evaluation and monitoring, requires development of specificmeasurable and relevant performance indicators in relation to the specific objectives which can be measured over time, which are both realistic and reflect the logic of the intervention and are relevant to the appropriate hierarchy of objectives and activities.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
3. The Programme covers educationthe following fields: (a) formal, informal and non-formal education and training at all levels, in a lifelong learning perspective, in particular Higher education, from school education through to Vocational Education and Training, Higher education and Adult learning, School Education and Youth. ; (b) youth, in particular non-formal and informal learning; (c) sport, in particular grassroots sport.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 4
4. ItThe Programme includes an international dimension in accordance with Article 21 of the Treaty of the European Union and will also support activiimed at supporting the Union's external action, including its development objectives in the field of sport, through cooperation between the Union and third countries.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
2. "non formal setting" means a learning context that is often planned and organised, but not part of the formal educeducation" means an organised process that provides people with the possibility of developing values, skills and competences other than those fostered in the framework of formal education. Those skills include a wide range of competences such as interpersonal, organisational and conflict management, intercultural awareness, leadership, planning, coordination and tpraining system. ctical problem-solving skills, teamwork, self-confidence, discipline and responsibility.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
3. "learning mobility" means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence, in order to undertake study, training or other learning, including traineeships, andpprenticeships, volunteering, non-formal learning, or teaching or participating in a transnational professional development activity. It may include preparatory training in the host language, as well as follow-up activities. Learning mobility also covers youth exchanges and transnational, volunteering, non-formal and informal learning and professional developmenttraining activities involving youth workers;
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 130 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
4. "'Cooperation for innovation and good practices"' means transnational cooperation projects involving organisationinstitutions, the social partners, organisations and enterprises active in the fields of education, and training and/or youth and may include other organisations.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 133 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
5. "Support for policy reform" means any type of activity aimed at supporting and facilitating the modernization of education and training systems, and promoting the development of a European youth policy, through the process of policy cooperation between Member States, in particular the Open mMethods of Coordination;
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
8. "youth worker" means a pbrofessional or a volunteer involved iad range of activities of a social, cultural, educational or political nature organised by, with and for young people. It takes an extracurricular form and is based on non- formal learning processes and voluntary participation;
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 14 a (new)
14a. "adult learners" means individuals aged between 25 and 64 who are engaged in learning activities;
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 14 b (new)
14b. "volunteering" means an activity undertaken of a person's free will and involving a commitment of time and energy to actions of benefit to other individuals or to society as a whole. Such an activity shall be of a non-profit nature and may not be motivated by any desire for material or financial gain;
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18
18. "partnership" means an agreement between a group of institutions or organisations in different Member Stat, social partners, organisations and/or enterprises in different participating countries to carry out joint European activities, of whatever kind, in the field of education, training and youth or establishing a formal or informal network in a relevant field. As regardsIn the context of sport, it means an agreement with one or more third parties such as professional sport organisations or sponsors in different Member States in order to attract additional sources of support for achieving the desired outcomes of the Programme; where participation is intended to strengthen the quality of the partnership, it may be extended to institutions and/or organisations from third countries.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 26
26. "EUnion transparency and recognition tools" means instruments that help stakeholders to understand, appreciate and - as appropriate - recognise learning outcomes and qualifications throughout the Union;
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 28 a (new)
28a. ‘grassroots sport’ means organised sport practised at local level by amateur sportspeople and sport for all.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) Their transnational character, in particular transnational mobility and cooperation aiming at long-term individual, organisational and systemic impact;
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) Their complementarity and synergy with other national, international and other Union programmes and policies, allowing for economies of scale and critical mass;
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The Programme aims to contribute to the objectives of the Europe 2020 strategy and of: (a) the promotion of European values in accordance with Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union; (b) the Europe 2020 strategy and its headline targets, in particular in the fields of education, employment and poverty reduction; (c) the Education and Training strategic framework 2020 (ET2020), including the corresponding benchmarks established in those instruments, to; (d) the renewed framework for European Cooperation in the Youth field (2010- 2018), to; and the promotion of social cohesion in Europe through the concepts of European citizenship and participation, and the development of solidarity, intercultural cooperation and tolerance among young people. (e) the renewed Copenhagen process (2011-2020); (f) the renewed European Agenda for Adult Learning; (g) the sustainable development of third countries in the field of higher education and to, (h) the developingment of the European dimension in sport. , in line with the Union work plan for sport.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. It particularly aims to contribute to reach the following Europe 2020 headline targets: a) Reduction of early school leaving rates; b) Increase of 30-34 years old students having completed third level of education.deleted
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4a Actions of the Programme 1. In the field of education and training, youth and sport, the Programme shall pursue its objectives through the three following types of actions: – learning mobility of individuals, – cooperation for innovation and good practices, – support for policy reform. 2. The specific Jean Monnet activities are described in Article 10.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 169 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 b (new)
Article 4b Sub-programmes The sectoral sub-programmes shall be the following: (a) ‘Schools’, associated with school education; (b) ‘Higher Education’, associated with all types of higher education; (c) ‘Vocational Education and Training’, associated with vocational education and training; (d) ‘Adult Education’ associated with adult learning.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a regulation
Chapter 2 – title
Education, and Training and Youth
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – title
Specific objectives of the sub-programmes
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 172 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The Programme1. In line with the general objectives of the Programme, the sub-programmes covered in this Chapter shall pursue the following specific objectives in the areas of education, training and youth:
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) Tto improve the level of key competences and skills regarding in particular their relevance for the labour market and society, as well as the participation of young people in democratic life in Europe, notably through increased learning mobility opportunities for young people, learners, staff and youth workers, and through strengthened cooperation between education youth and the world of labour market.o promote social inclusion;
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 179 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) To foster quality improvements, innovation excellence and internationalisation at the level of educational institutions, as well as in youth work, notably through enhanced transnational cooperation between education and training providers/youth organisations and other stakeholders. – Related indicator: % of organisations that have participated in the Programme and that have developed/adopted innovative methodsdeleted
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
(c) Tto promote the emergence of a European lifelong learning area, trigger policy reforms at national, regional and local level, support the modernisation of education and training systems, including non-formal learning, and support European cooperation in the youth fieldand informal learning, notably through enhanced policy cooperation, better use of recognition and transparency tools and the dissemination of good practices;
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 184 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d – introductory part
(d) To enhance the international dimension of education, training and youth notably in higher education and training by increasing the attractiveness of the Union higher education and training institutions and supporting the Union external action, including its development objectives through the promotion of mobility and cooperation between EU and third country higher education and training institutions and targeted capacity building in third countries.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 185 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e – indent 1
– Related indicator: % of participants who have increased their language skillsdeleted
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 186 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point f – indent 1
– Related indicator: Number of students receiving training through Jean Monnet activitiesdeleted
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) To promote equity and active citizenship
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 190 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. In addition, the ‘Vocational Education and Training’ sub-programme shall pursue the following specific objectives in the area of vocational education and training: (a) to strengthen learning mobility for students, including apprentices, teachers and trainers; (b) to increase the attractiveness and excellence of Vocational Education and Training, by promoting quality and effectiveness; (c) to promote validation of non-formal and informal learning, particularly in the context of continuous VET; (d) to promote flexible access to training and qualifications; (e) to promote inclusive access by supporting second-chance opportunities to acquire key competences and skills, particularly for early school leavers, young people not in education, employment or training (NEETs), people with disabilities, older adults or people with migrant backgrounds; (f) to promote the work-life-learn balance, particularly as regards continuing Vocational Education and Training.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 192 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. The ‘Adult Education’ sub- programme shall pursue the following specific objectives in the area of adult learning: (a) to strengthen learning mobility for adults; (b) to promote the continuous acquisition of knowledge and participation in learning among adults, particularly the low-skilled and the low-qualified, by developing a culture of lifelong learning; (c) to promote the work-life-learn balance; (d) to promote the development of effective lifelong guidance systems; (e) to promote validation of non-formal and informal learning; (f) to promote active, autonomous and healthy ageing.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. For the purpose of evaluating the Programme and its sub-programmes, measurable and relevant indicators in relation to the specific objectives shall be adopted by the Commission in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 30(2). The Commission shall take into account the indicators already established in the field of education and training.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6
1. In the field of education, training and youth, the Programme shall pursue its objectives through the three following types of actions: (a) Learning mobility of individuals, (b) Cooperation for innovation and good practices, (c) Support for policy reform. 2. The specific Jean Monnet activities are described in Article 10.Article 6 deleted Actions of the Programme
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 195 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) transnational mobility of higher education and vocational training students as well as of young people involved in non-formal activities between the participating countries as referred in Article 18. This mobility may take the form of studying at a partner institution, traineeships abroad or participating in youth activities, notably volunteering. Degree mobility at Masters level shall be supported through the student loan guarantee facility as referred to in Article 14 (3)in the ‘Vocational Education and Training’ sub-programme – transnational mobility of students, including apprentices, teachers and trainers.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 200 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) Transnational mobility of staff, within the participating countries as referred in Article 18. This mobility may take the form of teaching or taking part inin the ‘Adult Education’ sub- programme – transnational mobility of adult learners and adult education staff. This mobility may take the form of visits, workshops, assistantships, senior volunteering projects and exchanges for the participants in adult learning as well as training and professional development activities abroadof adult education staff.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 203 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. This action will also support the transnational mobility of students, young peopleadult learners and staff to and from third countries as regards higher education, vocational education and training and adult learning, including mobility organised on the basis of joint, double or multiple degrees of high quality or joint calls, as well as non-formal learning.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 205 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Cooperation for innovation and good practices actionThe sub-programmes covered in this Chapter shall support:
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 206 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) transnational strategic partnerships between institutions, social partners and/or organisations involved in education, and training and/or youth activities or other relevant sectorswith the aim of developing and implementing joint initiatives and promoting exchanges of experience and know-how;
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 208 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) IT support platforms, including eTwinning, covering educational sectors allowing peer learning, virtual mobility and exchanges of best practices and opening access for participants from neighbourhood countries.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 209 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) transnational partnerships between enterprises and education institutions in the form of: – Knowledge Alliances between higher education institutions and enterprises promoting creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship by offering relevant learning opportunities, including developing new curricula; – Sector Skills Alliances between education and training providers and enterprises promoting employability, creating new sector-specific curricula, developing innovative ways of vocational teaching and training and putting the Union wide recognition tools in practice.deleted
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 212 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The cooperation for innovation and good practices action shall support transnational partnerships between enterprises and education institutions in the form of: – Knowledge Alliances between higher education institutions and enterprises promoting creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship by offering relevant learning opportunities, including developing new curricula; – Sector Skills Alliances between education and training providers and enterprises promoting employability, creating new sector-specific curricula, developing innovative ways of vocational teaching and training and putting the Union wide recognition tools in practice.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. This action shall also support development, capacity building, regional integration, knowledge exchanges and modernisation processes through partnerships between educational establishments and organisations in the EU and third countries, notably for peer learning, joint educational projects and promoting regional cooperation, in particular with neighbourhood countries.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 214 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. This action shall also support development, capacity building, regional integration, knowledge exchanges and modernisation processes through partnerships between Union and third countries' higher education institutions as well as in the youth sector, notably for peer learning and joint educational projects, promoting regional cooperation, in particular with neighbourhood countries.deleted
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 216 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Support for policy reform actionThe sub-programmes covered in this Chapter shall include the activities initiated at Union level related to:
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 218 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the activities related to the implementation of the Union policy agenda on education, training and youth (Open Method of Coordination), as well as the Bologna and Copenhagen processes and the structured dialogue with young peoplepromotion of the structured dialogue and the Bologna and Copenhagen processes;
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 220 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the implementation in participating countries of Union recognition and transparency tools, in particular Europass, the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS), European Credit system for Vocational Education and Training (ECVET) and the support to EU-wide networks; of the European Quality Assurance Reference Framework for Vocational Education and Training (EQAVET), the European Quality Assurance Register (EQAR) and the European Association for Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA) and the support to EU-wide networks;
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 222 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the policy dialogue with relevant European stakeholders in the area of education, and training and youth;
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Committee: EMPL
Amendment 225 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the European Youth Forum, the European Civil Society Platform on Lifelong Learning, the National Academic Recognition Centres (NARIC), the Eurydice, Euroguidance and Eurodesk networks, as well as the eTwinning National Support Centres, the Europass National Centres, and the National Information Offices in the neighbourhood countries and acceding countries, candidate countries and potential candidates not fully participating in the programme.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – point c – point ii a (new)
(iia) the European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA) in Maastricht;
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Committee: EMPL
Amendment 230 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – point c – point ii b (new)
(iib) the Academy of European Law in Trier;
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 231 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – point c – point ii c (new)
(iic) the European Agency for Development in Special Needs Education in Odense;
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 233 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – point c – point ii d (new)
(iid) the International Centre for European Training (CIFE) in Nice;
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 235 #
Proposal for a regulation
Chapter 2 a (new)
Chapter IIa Youth
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 237 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10a Specific objectives 1. In accordance with the general aim, the youth programme shall pursue the following specific objectives, particularly by means of the recognition of informal learning through youth work and voluntary work, these being indispensable building blocks for a European civil society: (a) to improve the level of key competences and skills of young people, including those with fewer opportunities, as well as to promote their participation in democratic life in Europe and the labour market, their active citizenship, social inclusion and solidarity, notably through increased learning mobility opportunities for young people (both individually and collectively), those active in youth work or youth organisations and youth leaders, and through strengthened links between the youth field and the labour market; (b) to foster improvements in the quality of youth work, notably through enhanced cooperation between organisations in the youth field and/or other stakeholders; (c) to support European cooperation and complement policy reforms at local, regional and national level in the youth field, the development of knowledge- and evidence-based youth policy and the recognition of non-formal and informal learning, notably through enhanced policy cooperation, better use of Union transparency and recognition tools and the dissemination of good practices; (d) to enhance the international dimension of activities in the youth field in complementarity with the Union's external action, notably through the promotion of mobility and cooperation between Union stakeholders and third- country stakeholders and international organisations in the youth field, and through targeted capacity-building in third countries. 2. For the purpose of evaluating the Programme, measurable and relevant indicators in relation to the specific objectives shall be adopted by the Commission in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 30(2). The Commission shall take into account the indicators already established in the youth field.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 240 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 b (new)
Article 10b Actions of the Programme In the field of youth, the Programme shall pursue its objectives through the following types of action: (a) informal, individual and collective promotion of learning mobility; (b) cooperation for innovation and good practices; (c) support for policy reform.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 243 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 c (new)
Article 10c Learning mobility of individuals 1. ‘Learning mobility of individuals’ shall support: (a) the mobility of young people in non- formal and informal learning activities to one of the participating countries as referred to in Article 18. Such mobility may entail youth exchanges and voluntary work under the auspices of the European Voluntary Service, including preparatory visits and debriefing meetings; (b) the mobility of those active in youth work or youth organisations and youth leaders. Such mobility may involve seminars, training measures, networking and seminars for the purpose of acquiring the requisite key qualifications; 2. This action shall also support the international mobility of young people, those active in youth work or youth organisations and youth leaders, to and from third countries.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 245 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 d (new)
Article 10d Cooperation for innovation and good practices 1. ‘Cooperation for innovation and good practices’ shall support: (a) strategic partnerships between organisations involved in the youth field, aimed at developing and implementing joint initiatives, including youth initiatives and citizenship projects, and aimed at developing active citizenship, participation in democratic life and entrepreneurship, through peer learning and exchanges of experience; (b) projects to develop and implement innovative approaches in the field of youth work; (c) interactive and mutual learning opportunities in the form of exchange programmes, seminars, and conferences for youth work and voluntary work to exchange experience and best practices; (d) transnational partnerships between businesses and institutions in the youth sector; (e) IT support platforms in the youth field and allowing peer-learning, knowledge- based youth work and exchanges of best practices. 2. This action shall also support development, capacity-building and knowledge exchanges in the youth field through partnerships between the Union and third countries, in particular with neighbourhood countries and notably through peer-learning.
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Committee: EMPL
Amendment 247 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 e (new)
Article 10e Support for policy reform 1. ‘Support for policy reform’ shall include activities relating to: (a) implementation of the Union policy agenda in the youth field, using the Open Method of Coordination; (b) implementation in the participating countries of Union transparency and recognition tools, notably the Youthpass, and support for Union-wide networks and European non-governmental youth organisations; (c) policy dialogue with relevant European stakeholders in the youth field, including structured dialogue with young people; (d) the European Youth Forum, resource centres for the development of youth work (SALTO) and the Eurodesk network. 2. The action shall also support policy dialogue with third countries and international organisations.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 252 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) EUR 16 741 738 000 for actions in the field of education, and training and, including at least EUR [xxx] for youth, as referred to under Article 6(1) and Article 10b;
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Committee: EMPL
Amendment 254 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. In addition to the financial envelope as indicated in paragraph 1, and in order to promote the international dimension of higher education and training, an indicative amount of EUR 1 812 100 00029 from the different external instruments (Development Cooperation Instrument, European Neighbourhood Instrument, Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance, Partnership Instrument and the European development Fund), will be allocated to actions of learning mobility to or from countries other than those as referred to in Article 18(1) and to cooperation and policy dialogue with authorities/institutions/organisations from these countries. The provisions of this Regulation will apply to the use of those funds.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 255 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. In accordance with the expected value added of the three types of actions as referred to in Article 6(1) and Article 10b, and with the principles of critical mass, concentration, efficiency and performance, the amount indicated in Article 13(1.a) will be indicatively allocated as follows:
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Committee: EMPL
Amendment 258 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Subject to point (a) of paragraph 1, the implementation of the Programme shall not result in an allocation to the main education and training sectors of less than: Higher education: [30 %]; Vocational education and training: [20 %]; School education: [12 %]; Adult education: [7 %]; Youth: [12 %].
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Committee: EMPL
Amendment 262 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 6
6. The funds for the learning mobility of individuals referred to in Article 6(1.a) and point (a) of Article 10b that are to be managed by a National Agency shall be allocated on the basis of population and cost of living in the Member State, distance between capitals of Member States and performance. The parameter of performance accounts for 25% of the total funds according to the criteria as referred to in paragraphs 7 and 8.
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Committee: EMPL
Amendment 264 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) The distribution of funds associated with the main educational and training, youth and sport sectors, aiming to ensure, by the end of the Programme, an allocation of funding which guarantees significant systemic impact.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 266 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. A final evaluation of the Programme shall be submitted by the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions no later than 30 June 2022.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 268 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – indent 1
– "Erasmus "Higher Education", associated with all types of higher education, in Europe and internationally;
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Committee: EMPL
Amendment 270 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – indent 2
– "Erasmus‘Vocational Education and Training", associated with vocational education and training and adult learning;
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Committee: EMPL
Amendment 272 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – indent 2 a (new)
‘Adult Education’ associated with adult learning.
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Committee: EMPL
Amendment 273 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – indent 3
– "Erasmus "Schools", associated with school education
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Committee: EMPL
Amendment 275 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – indent 4
– "Erasmus "Youth Participation", associated with youth non formal learning.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 277 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – indent 4 a (new)
‘Sport’, associated with activities in the field of sport.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 282 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2. When implementing the Programme, the Commission and the Member States shall ensure particular efforts to facilitatepromote social inclusion and the participation of people with special needs, fewer opportunities or difficulties for educational, social, gender, physical, psychological, geographical, economic and cultural reasons.
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Committee: EMPL
Amendment 284 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The accessibility and transparency of administrative procedures shall be regarded as crucial indicators for the quality and performance of the Programme.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 285 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3
3. The Programme shall support the cooperation with partners from third countries, notably partners from neighbourhood countries, in actions and activities as referred to in Articles 6, 10 and 10b.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 286 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. For the purpose of this Regulation, the term "National Authority" may refer to one or more national authorities in accordance with national legislation and practice.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 287 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. The Member States shall take all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the Programme, including thesimplifying administration ofve processes relating to visas.
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Committee: EMPL
Amendment 288 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 3
3. Within three months of the entry into force of this Regulation, the National Authority shall designate a single coordinating body or more than one thereof called hereafter "National Agency". The National Authority shall provide the Commission with an appropriate ex ante Compliance Assessment that the National Agency complies with the provisions of Article 55(1)(b)(vi) and Article 57(1), (2) and (3) of the Regulation No XX/2012, and Article X of its Delegated Regulation NoXX/2012, as well as with the Union requirements for internal control standards for National Agencies and rules for their management of Programme funds for grant support.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL
Amendment 289 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. For the purpose of this Regulation the term "National Agency" may refer to one or more national agencies in accordance with national legislation and practice.
2012/08/28
Committee: EMPL