6 Amendments of Silvia COSTA related to 2017/2255(INI)
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the Faro Convention of 27 October 2005 recognises the right to cultural heritage and calls for the development of innovative ways to manage heritage so that public authorities cooperate with other actors, including associations and private individuals;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that it recognises access to culture as a fundamental right of all citizens, in accordance with Article 27 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which recognises participation in cultural life as one of the fundamental human rights; points out, furthermore, that that right is enshrined in the Faro Convention, which recognises the right to participate in cultural life, and promotes the role of cultural heritage in building peaceful and democratic societies; calls, therefore, on the signatory Member States to speed up the process of ratification, and on other states which are not signatories to sign the Convention, taking the unique opportunity provided by the European Year of Cultural Heritage;
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recalls that investment in the cultural and creative sectors is a means of unlocking the significant and still undervalued potential of those sectors to generate growth and jobs, and it has a direct impact on the development of new skills, digitisation, innovation and the formulation of new business models; considers, therefore, that the private sector plays a key role that is complementary to public investment, and calls on the Member States to consider implementing legislative measures that provide for a tax credit for contributions of money by private entities to support culture;
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Recognises the need for participative methods of managing cultural heritage based on an approach that focuses on local communities, not just tourists, in order to intercept demand and involve larger sections of the public, taking particular account of young people, persons with disabilities and under-represented and marginalised groups;
Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Points out the need to remove obstacles to the mobility of artists and cultural professionals, primarily tax obstacles; stresses the impact of these activities on expanding Europe's cultural offer;
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Is convinced that digital tools make it possible to overcome barriers to access to culture caused by factors such as the following: unfavourable geographical location, disability, social background, language and lack of time or financial resources; points out that digital tools can also be a tool for overcoming social or mental barriers; considers, therefore, that in this context digital education should form part of the learning process from an early age, in order to develop adequate knowledge and skills;