Activities of Ramón JÁUREGUI ATONDO related to 2016/2008(INI)
Plenary speeches (2)
e-Democracy in the EU: potential and challenges (debate) ES
e-Democracy in the EU: potential and challenges (debate) ES
Reports (1)
REPORT on e-democracy in the European Union: potential and challenges PDF (414 KB) DOC (78 KB)
Amendments (7)
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas e-democracy could represent an alternativefacilitate the development of complementary forms of engagement capable of providing a solution to public disaffection with traditional politics, and could help promote grassroots support forawareness of and interest in EU policies;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the purpose of e- democracy is to promote a suitable democratic culture and facilitate democratic practice, not to establish an alternative democratic system or to promote a certain type of democracy;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses that ICTs contribute towards the creation of spaces for participation and discussion that, in turn, improve the quality and legitimacy of our democratic systems;
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Member States and the EU to provide educational and technical means for boosting the democratic empowerment of citizens and improving ICT competences and digital access for all EU citizens in order to bridge the digital divide (e-inclusion), for the ultimate benefit of democracy; encourages the Member States to integrate the acquisition of digital skills into school curricula and supports the development of networks with universities and educational institutions to promote research on and implementation of new participation tools;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Urges the Member States and the EU to deliver affordable and high-speed digital infrastructure, particularly in peripheral regions and rural and economically less developed areas, and to ensure that equality between citizens is guaranteed, paying particular attention to those citizens who are most vulnerable and to safe and secure use of technology; recommends that public libraries and schools be appropriately resourced and that IT infrastructure be accessible to all citizens;
Amendment 182 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to expand and develop e-participation in the Digital Single Market Strategy and to promote the development and funding of new instruments connected with e-citizenship of the European Union;
Amendment 216 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on its Members to enhance transparency in their work, especially in the current challenging political context, and asks its administrationpublic authorities to look into the possibility of setting up digital platforms, including the latest IT tools, in order to allow Memberelected representatives to communicate with the constituents and stakeholders efficiently, with a view to informing them on EU and parliamentary activities, to opening up the processes of deliberation and policy-making processes and increasing awareness of European democracy;