10 Amendments of Silvia COSTA related to 2015/2053(INI)
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. Emphasises that one of the main challenges faced by the sector of cultural heritage is the gradual extinction of traditional skills and crafts;
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Underlines that a uniform GI protection would contribute not only toward promoting traditional products, but also toward the recognition of the quality of the raw materials it uses and the need for excellence at all stages of the production process;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Takes the view that extending the scope of the geographical indication protection system to cover non- agricultural products could help to make the EU’s position on GIs still stronger and more cogent, both in bilateral trade negotiations and in multilateral forums, the ultimate aim being to provide a high level of protection for all high-quality European products outside the EU;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls for such products to be made a central focus of regional development, research and innovation projects and of Horizon 2020 and cohesion funding;
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights the importance of the cultural and social components of the non- agricultural products that will be included in this process and stresses the need for preserving the traditional know-how and skills associated with them and for fostering closer cooperation with the creative industries, not least with a view to highlighting the quality of the materials used and of the end products;
Amendment 43 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. In this regard, invites the Commission to encourage Member states to optimally use the available EU funding and programs for investment in vocational training of specialists, who participate in producing and promoting local and regional artisanal and industrial products;
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Encourages the Member states to exchange good practices in creating and supporting initiatives aimed at stimulating the traditional artisanal sector, which could in turn increase the awareness for the local cultural heritage and stimulate the development of rural areas;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4d. Stresses the important role of the companies, often situated in regions with high unemployment rates, which invest in high-quality skills and know-how and offer traineeships and apprenticeships for the development and qualification of skilled professionals;
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that technological and other innovations for products protected under a GI should remain possible, provided that the quality and authenticity of the final product is not affected;
Amendment 60 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to promote trans-regional and trans-national cooperation and pooling of best practice between non-agricultural product clusters and related sectors;