63 Amendments of Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL related to 2018/0191(COD)
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation
Title 1
Title 1
Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL establishing 'Erasmus+': the Union programme for education, training, youth and sport and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 (Text with EEA relevance)
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In its Communication on 'A modern budget for a Union that protects, empowers and defends - the multiannual financial framework for 2021-2027'26 adopted on 2 May 2018, the Commission called for a stronger “youth” focus in the next financial framework, notably by more than doubling the size of the 2014-2020 Erasmus+ Programme, one of the Union’s most visible success stories. In its resolution of 14 March 2018 on the next multiannual financial framework, the European Parliament called for the Programme’s budget to be tripled on order to maintain its success, achieve its goals including increased inclusiveness, as well as reduce its shortcomings and barriers to participation. The focus of the new Programme should be on inclusiveness, and to reach more young people with fewer opportunities. This should allow more young people to move to another country to learn or work.
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In its Communication on 'A modern budget for a Union that protects, empowers and defends - the multiannual financial framework for 2021-2027'26 adopted on 2 May 2018, the Commission called for a stronger “youth” focus in the next financial framework, notably by more than doubling the size of the 2014-2020 Erasmus+ Programme, one of the Union’s most visible success stories. The focus of the new Programme should be on inclusiveness, and to reach more young people with fewer opportunities and promoting the overall personal development of young people as active citizens in diverse and democratic societies. This should allow more young people to move to another country to learn or work. _________________ 26 COM(2018) 321 final. COM(2018) 321 final.
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) The Programme is essential to promoting lifelong learning and this dimension should be encouraged by means of cross-sectoral cooperation as well as greater interaction among different forms of education. In this context, large-scale policy projects should be promoted and provided with sufficient funding and national agencies should have greater flexibility.
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The Programme is a key component of building a European Education Area and of the development of the key EU competences for lifelong learning. It should be equipped to contribute to the successor of the strategic framework for cooperation in education and training and the Skills Agenda for Europe28 with a shared commitment to the strategic importance of skills and competences for sustaining jobs, growth and competitiveness. It should support Member States in reaching the goals of the Paris Declaration on promoting citizenship and the common values of freedom, tolerance and non-discrimination through education29. _________________ 28 29COM(2016) 381 final. COM(2016) 381 final. 29 [Reference]. [Reference].
Amendment 133 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The Programme should be coherent with the new European Union youth strategy30, the framework for European cooperation in the youth field for 2019- 2027, based on the Commission's Communication of 22 May 2018 on 'Engaging, connecting and empowering young people: a new EU Youth Strategy'31, including as regards the strategy’s aspirations to support quality youth work and non-formal learning. This entails attention for mobility, capacity-building, innovation and recognition of youth work and non-formal learning within the context of the 2012 Council Recommendation on the validation of non-formal and informal learning. This also calls for the promotion of quality tools and systems that should be used in the training of youth workers and that correspond to the changing circumstances of young people’s lives. These should be embedded in a broader quality approach to empower youth organisations. _________________ 30 [Reference - to be adopted by the Council by the end of 2018]. 31 COM(2018) 269 final.
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Synergies with Horizon Europe should ensure that combined resources from the Programme and the Horizon Europe Programme33 are used to support activities dedicated to strengthening and modernising European higher education institutions. Horizon Europe will, where appropriate, complement the Programme's support for the European Universities initiative, in particular its research dimension as part of developing new joint and integrated long term and sustainable strategies on education, research and innovation. Synergies with Horizon Europe will help to foster the integration of education and research in higher education institutions. The programming of synergies should be coherent and synchronised in all relevant programmes. The simplified procedures for application should be applied for beneficiaries at the implementation level.
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The Programme should be more inclusive by improving its outreach to those with fewer opportunities, including through more flexible learning mobility formats, and by fosteringsimplified administrative procedures, youth-friendly and clear information and communication about the programme and by fostering and supporting the participation of smallocal organisations, in particular newcomers and communityvolunteer-based grassroots organisations that work directly with disadvantaged learners of all ages. Simplified procedures, such as accreditation through compliance with quality charters, should be put in place to allow experienced mobility providers to support institutions and organisations with limited resources and capacities, with a view to enhancing outreach, inclusion and quality of learning mobility. Virtual formats, such as virtual cooperation, blended and virtual mobility, should be promoted as a complementary aspect of a physical mobility to reach more participants, in particular those with fewer opportunities and those for whom moving physically to a country other than their country of residence would be an obstacle.
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) Virtual formats, such as virtual cooperation, blended and virtual mobility, can be promoted to reach more participants, in particular those whose participation in transnational activities is limited or strongly impeded. Such virtual formats should be viewed as an enhancement to, rather than a replacement for, physical mobility.
Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 b (new)
Recital 16 b (new)
(16b) Non-discriminatory and barrier- free access to the Programme should be ensured for people with disabilities. To that end, adequate funding and enhanced structural support is necessary to increase the Programme outreach.
Amendment 172 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 c (new)
Recital 16 c (new)
(16c) With a view to enhancing outreach, inclusion and the quality of learning mobility, experienced non-profit mobility providers should benefit from a simplified application procedure, such as accreditation by complying with quality charters, in order to support the participation in the Programme of institutions and organisations with limited resources and capacities.
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 d (new)
Recital 16 d (new)
(16d) The Programme should put greater emphasis on inclusive and high- quality early school education as a means of enhancing children’s long-term educational potential from early years and preventing social and economic inequalities. The mobility of early education and pre-school staff should be promoted with the aim of strengthening the educational mission of pre-schools and improving the teaching of children.
Amendment 174 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 e (new)
Recital 16 e (new)
(16e) Online tools and platforms connected with the Programme should be optimised and synchronised in order to create a single information point for all stakeholders and Programme beneficiaries.
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 f (new)
Recital 16 f (new)
(16f) The Programme should ensure the meaningful participation of the representatives of programme beneficiaries, including civil society, in the governance, implementation and evaluation of the Programme actions. Good governance and partnership with key stakeholders contributes to the effective and efficient implementation of the Programme's actions and activities.
Amendment 176 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 g (new)
Recital 16 g (new)
(16g) The Programme should provide structural support to key Union-level networks and European non- governmental organisations whose activities relate to and contribute to the Programme objectives.
Amendment 178 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) In its Communication on Strengthening European identity through education and culture, the Commission highlighted the pivotal role of education, culture and sport in promoting active citizenship and common values amongst the youngest generations. Strengthening European identity and fostering the active participation of individuals in the democratic processes and civil society is crucial for the future of Europe and our democratic societies. Going abroad to study, learn, train and work or to participate in youth and sport activities contributes to strengthening this European identity in all its diversity and the sense of being part of a cultural community as well as to fostering such active citizenship, among people of all ages. Those taking part in mobility activities should get involved in their local communities, for example by volunteering in local initiatives, as well as engage in their host country local communities to share their experience. Activities linked to reinforcing all aspects of creativity in education, training and youth and enhancing individual key competencies should be supported. The role of civil society organisations, such as youth organisations, is particularly important in achieving this goal through non-formal education and informal learning.
Amendment 189 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) The Programme should ensure quality mobility experiences based on the principles laid down in the European Quality Charter for Mobility (2006/961/EC), where the quality of the practical provisions such as information, preparation, support and recognition of experience and qualifications, as well as clear learning plans and learning outcomes drawn up in advance, have a definitive impact on the advantages of the mobility experiences. In addition, authorities and organisations involved in this process can improve its value by adequate planning and suitable evaluation.
Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 a (new)
Recital 20 a (new)
(20a) The Programme should strengthen inclusivity and quality in VET in order to ensure its vital role in providing equal opportunities and social inclusion for all citizens. To this end, the Programme should address VET sector-specific issues in relation to Programme participation, such as high-quality mobility partnerships, sector-specific language training and competence recognition and/or certification.
Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 b (new)
Recital 20 b (new)
(20b) VET institutions should be further encouraged to apply for the VET Charter in order to benchmark their quality and attractiveness. Partnerships and networks between employers and VET providers should be strengthened.
Amendment 202 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 c (new)
Recital 20 c (new)
(20c) The Programme should support and encourage the mobility of teachers and educational staff at all levels as an important factor in fostering their ongoing learning, enhanced working practice and overall professional development. To this end, teachers and educational staff should benefit from the same financial support regardless of sending countries, flexible work arrangements as well as the possibility to incorporate periods abroad into their work programmes and regular workloads.
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The Programme should offer young people more opportunities to discover Europe through learning experiences abroad. Eighteen year oldsYoung people, in particular those with fewer opportunities, should be given the chance to have a first-time, short- term individual or group travel experience travelling throughoutin Europe in the frame of an informal educational activity aimed at fostering their sense of belonging to the European Union and discovering its cultural diversity. Actions proposed within this framework should have a strong learning component enabling the validation of the competences and skills acquired during the mobility periods, and an inclusive character tailored to the needs of all participants. It should also integrate the European Capitals of Culture, the European Youth Capitals, the European Volunteering Capitals and European Green Capitals as a key component of the learning and traveling experience. The Pprogramme should identify bodies in charge of reaching out and selecting the participants and support activities to foster the learning dimension of the experience.
Amendment 225 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The Programme should also enhance the learning of languages, in particular throughcluding on-site language courses and widened use of online tools, as e-learning offers additional advantages for language learning in terms of access and flexibility. The Erasmus Online Linguistic Support should be tailored to the specific needs of participants of the Programme and open to everybody.
Amendment 232 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) The Programme should support measures that enhance the cooperation between institutions and organisations active in education, training, youth and sport, recognising their fundamental role in equipping individuals with the knowledge, skills and competences needed in a changing world as well as to adequately fulfil the potential for innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship, in particular within the digital economy. To this end, effective cooperation between all relevant stakeholders at all levels of the Programme’s implementation should be ensured.
Amendment 236 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) In its Conclusions of the 14 of December 2017, the European Council called on Member States, the Council and the Commission to take forward a number of initiatives to elevate European cooperation in education and training to a new level, including by encouraging the emergence by 2024 of 'European Universities', consisting in bottom-up networks of universities across the Union. The Programme should support these European Universities ensuring their high quality, as well as inclusive and geographically balanced character.
Amendment 247 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) The Programme should contribute to facilitating transparency and automatic recognition of skills and, competences, qualifications, and diplomas as well as the transfer of credits or units of learning outcomes, to foster quality assurance and to support validation of non-formal and informal learning, skills management and guidance. In this regard, the Programme should also provide support to contact points and networks at national and Union level that facilitate cross-European exchanges as well as the development of flexible learning pathways between different fields of education, training and youth and across formal and non-formal settings.
Amendment 251 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 a (new)
Recital 29 a (new)
(29a) The Programme should put special emphasis on the validation and recognition of education and training periods abroad, including for secondary school education. In this regard, the budget allocation and concrete grants should be linked to quality assessment procedures, to a description of the learning outcomes, and to the full application of the Council Recommendation on European Framework for Quality and Effective Apprenticeships.
Amendment 274 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) The types of financing and the methods of implementation under this Regulation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the specific objectives of the actions and to deliver results, taking into account, in particular, the costs of controls, the administrative burden, and the expected risk of non- compliance. This should include consideration of the use of lump sums, flat rates and unit costs, as well as financing not linked to costs as referred to in Article [125(1)] of the Financial Regulation. Targeted financial support for people with fewer opportunities is of paramount importance to the Programme’s inclusiveness. Therefore, pre-financing options should be put in place.
Amendment 276 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36 a (new)
Recital 36 a (new)
(36a) The Programme should foster more synergies with the European Social Fund+ in terms of investments in skills and competences in particular for those with fewer opportunities;
Amendment 281 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) In line with Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and with the Commission's communication on 'A stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the Union's outermost regions'36, the Programme should take into account the specific situation of these regions. Measures will be taken to increase the outermost regions' participation in all actions. Mobility exchanges and cooperation between people and organisations from these regions and third countries, in particular their neighbours, should be fostered. Such measures will be monitored and evaluated regularly. _________________ 36 COM(2017) 623 final.
Amendment 285 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) In compliance with the Financial Regulation, the Commission should establish and adopt work programmes and informin close cooperation with the European Parliament and the Council thereof, having consulted National Agencies and relevant stakeholders. The work programme should set out the measures needed for their implementation in line with the general and specific objectives of the Programme, the selection and award criteria for grants, as well as all other elements required. The yearly Programme priorities should maintain continuity. Nevertheless, a certain degree of flexibility is necessary to respond to emerging challenges. Work programmes and any amendments to them should be adopted by implementing acts in accordance with the examination proceduremeans of delegated acts.
Amendment 291 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) Appropriate outreach, publicity and dissemination of the opportunities and results of the actions supported by the Programme should be ensured at European, national and local level. The outreach, publicity and dissemination activities should rely on all the implementing bodies of the Programme, including, when relevantapplicable, with the support of other keyrelevant stakeholders.
Amendment 299 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46
Recital 46
(46) Member States should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the Programme. This includes resolving, where possible, and without prejudice to Union law on the entry and residence of third-country nationals issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits and other legal difficulties that could prevent young people’s access to the Programme. In line with Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council39, Member States are encouraged to establish fast-track admission procedures. _________________ 39 Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purposes of research, studies, training, voluntary service, pupil exchange schemes or educational projects and au pairing (OJ L 132, 21.5.2016, p. 21).
Amendment 300 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46
Recital 46
(46) Member States should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the Programme. This includes exempting study grants from taxation and social levies, as well as resolving, where possible, and without prejudice to Union law on the entry and residence of third-country nationals issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits. In line with Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council39, Member States are encouraged to establish fast- track admission procedures. _________________ 39 Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purposes of research, studies, training, voluntary service, pupil exchange schemes or educational projects and au pairing (OJ L 132, 21.5.2016, p. 21).
Amendment 309 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51
Recital 51
(51) It is necessary to ensure the complementarity of the actions carried out within the Programme with activities undertaken by the Member States and with other Union activities, with emphasis on sharing knowledge and fostering national and local developments. These activities include in particular those in the fields of education, culture and the media, youth and solidarity, employment and social inclusion, research and innovation, industry and enterprise, agriculture and rural development with a focus on young farmers, cohesion, regional policy and international cooperation and development.
Amendment 322 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) 'learning mobility' means moving physically to a country other than the country of residence, in order to undertake study, training or non-formal or informal learning;, including teaching or professional development activities. It may be accompanied by measures such as language support and training and/or be complemented by online learning and virtual cooperation. In some specific cases, it may take the form of learning through the use of information technology and communications tools; tools, but not to the exclusion of physical mobility.
Amendment 335 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
(7) 'higher education student' means any person enrolled at a higher education institution, including at short-cycle, bachelor, master or doctoral level or equivalent. It also covers recent graduates who has graduated from such an institution within the previous three years;
Amendment 337 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
(8) ‘staff’ means any person who, on either a professional or a voluntary basis, is involved in education at all levels, training or non- formal learning, and may include professors, teachers, trainers, school leaders, youth workers, sport coaches, non- educational staff and other practitioners involved in promoting learning;
Amendment 345 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
(11) ‘adult education’ means any form of non-vocational education for adults after initial education, whether of a formal, non- formal or informal nature; The main objectives of adult education are the promotion of social inclusion, active citizenship, personal development and well-being, along with the transfer of knowledge, competences and skills;
Amendment 369 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 22
(22) ‘EU Youth dialogue’ means the dialogue with young people and youth organisations whichinvolving policy- and decision-makers, as well as experts, researchers and other relevant civil society actors, as appropriate. It serves as a forum for continuous joint reflection on the priorities, implementation and follow- up of European cooperation in the youth field;
Amendment 376 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 25
(25) ‘people with fewer opportunities’ means people facing obstacles that prevent them from having effective access to opportunities under the Programme for economic, social, cultural, geographical or health reasons, a migrant background or for reasons such as disability and educational difficultieindividuals who require additional, targeted support due to discrimination and a heightened risk of social exclusion as a result of various factors, either individually or in combination with each other. Such factors may include disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex characteristics, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic background, health status, geographical obstacles, legal barriers or other status;
Amendment 377 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 25
(25) ‘people with fewer opportunities’ means people facing obstacles that prevent them from having effective access to opportunities under the Programme for economic, social, cultural, geographical or health reasons, a migrant background or for reasons such as disability and educational difficulties;, and includes but is not limited to nationals of the outermost regions as well as the overseas countries and territories associated with the Union.
Amendment 384 #
(26a) ‘social inclusion’ means the process of enabling people with fewer opportunities to participate in the Programme or/and addressing issues of inclusion and diversity that ultimately benefit people with fewer opportunities;
Amendment 386 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 27 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 27 a (new)
(27a) ‘cross-sector cooperation’ means cooperation between different sectors of the Programme (higher education, vocational education and training, school education, early school education, adult education, youth and sport), as well as between formal, non-formal and informal learning environments and different legal entities (institutions and organisations) within those sectors.
Amendment 390 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 27 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 27 b (new)
(27b) ‘key competences’ means knowledge, skills and attitudes needed by all for personal fulfilment and development, employability, social inclusion and active citizenship as defined in Key Competences for lifelong learning - a European Reference Framework.
Amendment 391 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 27 c (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 27 c (new)
(27c) ‘mobility providers’ means non- profit organisations which offer support services to schools, universities or VET providers for the organisation of mobility projects.
Amendment 408 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) promote non-formal learning mobility, intercultural learning, critical thinking, volunteering and active participation among young people, as well as cooperation, quality, inclusion, growth, creativity and innovation at the level of organisations and policies in the field of youth;
Amendment 413 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) promote lifelong learning by enhancing cooperation between formal, non -formal and informal learning environments and supporting flexible learning pathways.
Amendment 418 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. All actions of the Programme should contain a strong learning component that contributes to the fulfilment of the programme’s objectives.
Amendment 419 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. To support and facilitate mobility, the e-card should be available to all students participating in the Programme by 2021 and its potential for all learners should be further explored with the cooperation of relevant stakeholders to maximise its benefits;
Amendment 449 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) partnerships for building and strengthening the capacity of participating organisations;
Amendment 454 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) partnerships for innovation in education through large-scale actions such as adult education alliances.
Amendment 461 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) policy dialogue and, cooperation withand support for relevant key stakeholders, including Union- wide networks, European non- governmental organisations and international organisations in the field of education and training;
Amendment 488 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) Union tools and measures that foster the quality, transparency and recognition of competences and skills, in particular through Youthpass and the e- Card;
Amendment 490 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) policy dialogue, support and cooperation with relevant key stakeholders, including Union-wide networks, European non- governmental organisations, and international organisations in the field of youth, the EU Youth dialogue as well as support to the European Youth Forum;
Amendment 499 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
It shall also support the mobility of amateur sportsmen and sportswomen in connection with competitions, in particular those from remote, insular or outermost areas.
Amendment 503 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) not for profit sport events aiming at further developing the European dimension of sport, as well as promoting social inclusion and equal opportunities.
Amendment 512 #
Proposal for a regulation
Chapter 4 a (new)
Chapter 4 a (new)
CHAPTER V SOCIAL INCLUSION 1. The increased participation of people with fewer opportunities shall be a priority in order to ensure wide outreach, to foster inclusiveness and to contribute to achieving the Programme’s goals. In this context, a Union-wide strategy on enhancing the Programme’s inclusiveness shall be developed, setting common goals, indicating possible measures and guidelines to achieve them, outlining structural and financial support available, as well as monitoring and evaluation tools. The national agencies may further adjust this strategy to national and local contexts and shall implement it. The European Commission shall monitor the implementation of such a strategy. 2. The strategy referred to in paragraph 1 shall give particular attention to the following elements: (a) enhanced cooperation and dialogue with social partners, national and local authorities and civil society; (b) the optimisation of the potential of participating organisations by facilitating their participation in the Programme; (c) adapting the level of financial support for the mobility of individuals to meet the needs of people with fewer opportunities, in line with the living and subsistence costs of the host country or region; (d) collection of qualitative and quantitative data on the Programme’s inclusiveness; (e) cooperation with other Union instruments including the European Social Fund+ and support for other Union policies; (f) dissemination and awareness- raising of the Programme in the most user-friendly way to targeted groups; (g) support to contact points for beneficiaries and organisations working with them; (h) portability of social grants, and provision of pre-financing options and structural aid for the disabled; (i) preparation initiatives for the mobility experience. 3. Grants for mobility actions for people with fewer opportunities shall cover their total cost of participation in the Programme.
Amendment 516 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 30 000in 41 097 000 000 constant prices (EUR 46 758 000 000 in current prices).
Amendment 606 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. When implementing the Programme, inter alia in the selection of participants and the award of grants, the Commission and the Member States shall ensure that efforts are made to promote social inclusion and improve mobility for and outreach to people with fewer opportunities.
Amendment 611 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Such adjustments and/or authorisations to adjust may cover the additional mobility costs faced by beneficiaries from and to the outermost regions as well as the overseas countries and territories associated with the Union.
Amendment 618 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. The interim evaluation of the Programme shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about the implementation of the Programme, but no later than four years after the startno later than 31 December 2024 in order to assess the effectiveness of the measures taken to achieve the Programme’s objectives and to evaluate the efficiency of the Programme, accompanied, if appropriate, by a legislative proposal to amend this Regulation. In this regard, particular focus should be given to the performance assessment of EU-funded actions and the realisation of the pProgramme implementation. It’s inclusiveness strategy. The interim evaluation shall also be accompanied by a final evaluation of the predecessor programme.
Amendment 623 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 5
Article 21 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission shall communicate the conclusions of the evaluations accompanied by its observationsubmit evaluation reports to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions.
Amendment 636 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 2
2. The Member States shall take all necessary and appropriate measures to remove any legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the Programme, including, where possible, measures aimed at avoiding the taxation of grants, ensuring portability of rights among EU social systems and resolving issues that give rise to difficulties in obtaining visas.