Awaiting committee decision
2015/2063(INI) Prevention of radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens by terrorist organisations
Next event: Indicative plenary sitting date, 1st reading/single reading 2015/11/25
Lead committee dossier: LIBE/8/02968
Legal Basis RoP 052
Next event: Indicative plenary sitting date, 1st reading/single reading 2015/11/25
| Role | Committee | Rapporteur | Shadows |
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| Opinion | AFET | TANNOCK Charles (ECR) | |
| Opinion | CULT | DZHAMBAZKI Angel (ECR) | |
| Lead | LIBE | DATI Rachida (EPP) | GOMES Ana (S&D), KIRKHOPE Timothy (ECR), PAGAZAURTUNDÚA RUIZ Maite (ALDE), SPINELLI Barbara (GUE/NGL), LAMBERT Jean (Verts/ALE), WINBERG Kristina (EFD) |
Legal Basis RoP 052
Subjects
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2015/11/25
Indicative plenary sitting date, 1st reading/single reading
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2015/10/19
Vote in committee, 1st reading/single reading
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2015/03/12
Committee referral announced in Parliament, 1st reading/single reading
Documents
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2015/2063(INI)
2015/07/01
AFET
120 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion Paragraph -1 (new) -1. Deeply regrets the policy of denigration and aggression against Islamic countries, citizens and culture after September 2011. Underlines that it is of primary importance to acknowledge the grave mistakes that have been made in order to reverse this trend, to strive for the reconciliation between Muslims and non- Muslims within Europe and on the international level and to reinvigorate respect for international rule of law and the peaceful co-existence of states and communities;
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Believes that enhanced international cooperation, determined national action and stable inclusive government in third countries at direct risk from
Amendment 100 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Calls on the EU and its member states to build in sufficient safeguards in its counter-terrorism cooperation mechanisms with third countries in order to ensure that counter-terrorism measures are not abused to legitimise human rights violations;
Amendment 101 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Stresses that the root cause of the radicalisation of European citizens is the political, economic and social instability of regions affected by violent conflicts which provide breeding ground for extremist groups;
Amendment 102 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Believes it is necessary to consider cancelling EU residence permits for those third country nationals and persons with undefined citizenship with permanent or temporary EU residence permits that have joined jihadist extremist groups;
Amendment 103 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Calls on the EEAS to set the fight against radicalisation and recruitment as one of its main priorities; encourages the EU to further develop guidelines and principles for fighting terrorism based on the UN Security Council Resolution 2178(2014);
Amendment 104 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Expresses concern that relations between communities are put under increasing strain across Europe, as prevailing racism and segregation cause increased hatred, violence and fear; calls on Member states to take measures to strengthen values of equality, freedom, democracy, and human rights in order to prevent conflict and social exclusion leading to greater hatred, violence and extremism;
Amendment 105 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 b (new) 6b. Strongly welcomes the report’s recommendations to Member States of segregating radicalised inmates within the penal system; Urges caution, however, in doing so en-masse for fear of allowing known radicals to coalesce and form contacts that may be potentially damaging upon their release;
Amendment 106 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 b (new) 6b. The Commission together with the Member States, and in cooperation with local authorities of the areas most affected by recruitment of future members terrorist organizations, should develop plans to facilitate the reintegration of people at risk of being captured and for those who have been able to return;
Amendment 107 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 b (new) 6b. Points out that a comprehensive EU prevention strategy must also make full use of its foreign policy to promote the respect for human rights, democracy, freedom of religion, good governance and to prevent and resolve conflicts in order to shrink the space for extremist propaganda;
Amendment 108 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 b (new) 6b. Emphasizes that human rights should be at the core of all cooperation countering terrorism and radicalization, and that countering terrorism and radicalization needs to ensure that security, human rights and law enforcement are not mutually exclusive but complementary;
Amendment 109 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 b (new) 6b. Is convinced that one of the solutions to preventing radicalisation and the recruitment of European citizens by terrorist organisations is reiterating the importance of national identity and the foundations of European civilisation, in particular by acknowledging Europe’s Judaeo-Christian roots; stresses that only a solid cultural heritage with which people can properly identify will serve as an effective bulwark against the kind of uprooting that leads to Europeans joining jihadist groups;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Believes that enhanced international cooperation, determined national action against poverty and inequality and stable inclusive government in third countries at direct risk from jihadist extremist groups hold the key to countering the threat posed by terrorist groups and stemming the radicalisation of European citizens;
Amendment 110 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 c (new) 6c. Welcomes the report’s references to the issue of training religious leaders in order to prevent preachers of hate; Calls for Member States to investigate ways of bringing such education and training under the monitoring of the state and more formally institutionalising religious teaching in order to prevent extremists from taking hold;
Amendment 111 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 c (new) 6c. Recognizes the need for internationally coordinated media monitoring aimed to restrict access to terrorist propaganda and improve the process for public reporting of extremist content online; calls for the setting up of websites or hotline contact points for citizens in order to support positive narrative and awareness campaigns against online and offline radicalization;
Amendment 112 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 d (new) 6d. Strongly supports the report’s calls to accept that this is an issue that is both internal and external and therefore accepts the view that swift adoption of the ‘EU-PNR’ directive would be of great value in the fight against extremism;
Amendment 113 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 d (new) 6d. Encourages the religious leaders in the world to intensify the existing interreligious dialogues, in order to promote understanding between different religions and contribute to the fight against radicalization and extremism; calls on the religious leaders to launch a next Interfaith Summit as the one in Assisi in 2011;
Amendment 114 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 e (new) 6e. Supports the report’s call on Member States to criminalise terrorist acts that occur outside of their jurisdiction and agrees that this is one of the most effective tools to fight terrorism and extremism;
Amendment 115 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 e (new) 6e. Calls on imams and Muslim leaders to take the lead in the efforts against radicalisation and hateful speech by countering fundamentalism and terrorism propaganda with a theologically based narrative; calls on the EU to support research and information projects on the countering of fundamentalism and de- radicalisation by intensifying dialogue with Muslim communities to bring together our efforts;
Amendment 116 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 f (new) 6f. Supports the report’s note that there is a need to cooperate more closely with non-EU countries in order to more effectively identify EU citizens leaving to fight for terrorist organisations and returning thereafter; Similarly supports the report’s calls for the EEAS to increase the teaching of Arabic to its officials in order to support such aims;
Amendment 117 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 f (new) 6f. Underlines that the EU and countries in the Western Balkans, Turkey, the Gulf countries and other Arab States should make joined efforts to fight against radicalisation and recruitment, to trace terrorist financing and to develop a new narrative against Islamist fundamentalism; stresses that counterterrorism cooperation and information sharing should be a key element in EU relations with those countries; emphasises that it is also essential to strengthen such cooperation with regional organisations such as the Arab League, the African Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council;
Amendment 118 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 g (new) 6g. Would strongly reject any attempts to remove aspects of the report that focus on fighting acts of terrorism and extremism in their own right; takes the view that it is unhelpful and counter-productive to break the link between fighting radicalisation and fighting the manifestations of it;
Amendment 119 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 g (new) 6g. Calls on the Council to set up a black list of European jihadists and jihadist terrorist suspects.
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Notes that the fight against terrorism, and therefore also against radicalisation and recruitment, is a priority objective for the European Union;
Amendment 120 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 h (new) 6h. Calls for the introduction, as soon as possible, of an EU Passenger Name Record (PNR) system that would allow Member States to prevent, detect, investigate and prosecute foreign terrorist fighters and thus enhance internal and international security; Calls as well to improve international cooperation in that field.
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Is aware of the fact that poverty is the main reason for the spread of jihadist groups, but that this does not entirely explain the recruitment of European citizens because the economic crisis that has particularly affected some Member States in recent years might in any case have encouraged fundamentalist attitudes and membership of fundamentalist groups;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. Notes that, under the Stockholm Programme for the period 2010-2014, the European Council confirmed its counterterrorism strategy, which comprises four main strands – prevent, protect, pursue, respond – and calls for prevention to be enhanced;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Calls upon Member States to cooperate and consistently support each other’s efforts to counter violent extremism, which can be conducive to terrorism, including through capacity building, coordination of plans and efforts, and sharing lessons learned;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. Expresses the need to accelerate the implementation of existing measures, including UN Security Council resolutions (especially, UNSCR 2178/2014), both those adopted by the Council (June 2013) and those adopted by the Group of 9 (July 2014);
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 c (new) 3c. Expresses the need to improve checks at the external borders of the Schengen area, under the existing legal framework, based on risk assessment;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 c (new) 1c. Notes that the Stockholm Programme 2010-2014 stresses the importance of action to counter violent extremism, proselytising on the internet and the funding of terrorism, and calls on the Member States to strengthen the operational capacity of the relevant competent authorities and cooperation at local level between public institutions and civil society;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 d (new) 1d. Calls for international contributions to the UNDP-endorsed funding mechanism to facilitate immediate stabilization of areas cleared of Da'esh;
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion Paragraph -1 (new) -1. Believes strongly that the fight against terrorism can only be successful if a holistic approach is taken, addressing and tackling the root causes of radicalisation in Europe while ensuring that the common European foreign and security policies tackle terrorist threats and their causes around the world; calls on the EU to increase its activeness and effectiveness in conflict prevention and resolution;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Expresses concern that without such action the phenomenon of
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Expresses concern that without such action, and without addressing the conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism, the phenomenon of fighters from Europe travelling to different locations to join jihadist extremist groups, as well as the security risk they present when returning to the EU, are likely to worsen in the years ahead; calls on the Commission to review current programmes in this field and initiate a comprehensive study on the necessity and proportionality of national and European actions to prevent and combat terrorism and radicalisation, while making a clear distinction between Islam as a religion or political Islam as an ideology;
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Expresses concern that without such action the phenomenon of fighters from Europe travelling to different locations to join jihadist extremist groups, as well as the specific security risk they present when returning to the EU, are likely to worsen in the years ahead;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Expresses concern that without such action and without combating the root causes of terrorism and radicalisation leading to violence the phenomenon of fighters from Europe travelling to different locations to join jihadist extremist groups, as well as the security risk they present when returning to the EU, are likely to worsen in the years ahead; calls for an immediate review of current programmes in this field and a comprehensive study on the efficiency and proportionality of national and European actions to prevent and combat terrorism;
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Expresses concern that without such action the phenomenon of potential fighters from Europe travelling to different locations to join jihadist extremist groups, as well as the security risk they present when returning to the EU, are likely to worsen in the years ahead with the on- going military escalation in the region and the inability of the international community to deter this phenomenon;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Expresses concern that without such action the phenomenon of fighters from Europe travelling to different locations to join jihadist extremist groups, as well as the security risk they present when returning to the EU and the neighbouring countries, are likely to worsen in the years ahead;
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Expresses concern that without such action the phenomenon of fighters from Europe travelling to different locations to join jihadist extremist groups, as well as the potential security risk they present when returning to the EU, are likely to worsen in the years ahead
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Expresses concern that without such action the phenomenon of fighters from Europe travelling to different locations to join
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Expresses concern that without such action the phenomenon of fighters from Europe travelling to different locations to join jihadist extremist groups, as well as the security risk they present when returning to the Member States and the EU, are likely to worsen in the years ahead;
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Believes that in order to achieve long- term progress any and all international efforts should aim at promoting rule of law, democratic principles and human rights in third countries; further calls for increased national action within the EU towards creating an inclusive and proactive Union by addressing discrimination and racism;
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion Paragraph - 1 b (new) -1b. Stresses that for counter-terrorism efforts to be effective, the ideological narrative underpinning the actions of the extremist groups should be challenged; calls on the EU to engage in dialogue and cooperate with non-violent Islamist movements, moderate Muslim leaders and representatives of civil society in that respect; encourages promoting inter-faith dialogue in individual countries, regions, within Europe and third countries and globally;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 1a. Emphasizes that terrorism cannot and should not be associated with any religion, nationality or civilization;
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Considers it increasingly urgent to conduct dialogue with reformist Islamic forces and constantly encourage cultural cooperation, which could extend the scope of dialogue with neighbouring countries and promote cultural integration, including within the European Union;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Considering that estimates suggest that more than 4 000 western Europeans have already gone to fight in the Middle East;
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. Notes the creation of the EU Radicalisation Awareness Network to raise awareness of the problem of radicalisation and to share experiences, knowledge and good practices in order to increase awareness of the problem of radicalisation and improve communication methods to counter terrorist discourse;
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Encourages the development of targeted and regularly upgraded security and counter-terrorism initiatives at Member State, EU and international level with a view to ensuring appropriate responses to emerging threats
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Encourages the development of
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Encourages the development of targeted and regularly upgraded security
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Encourages the development of targeted and regularly upgraded security and counter-terrorism initiatives, social inclusion and deradicalisation campaigns at Member State, EU and international level with a view to ensuring appropriate responses to
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Encourages the development of targeted and regularly upgraded security and counter-terrorism initiatives at Member State, EU and international level and better coordination of internal and external policies with a view to ensuring appropriate responses to emerging threats, including through working in partnership with neighbouring countries and regional actors;
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Believes that enhanced international cooperation, determined national action and stable inclusive government in third countries
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Encourages the development of targeted and regularly upgraded security and counterterrorism initiatives at Member State, EU and international level with a view to ensuring appropriate responses to emerging threats, including through working in partnership with neighbouring countries and regional actors; acknowledges that radicalisation is also geopolitical and neighbourhood policy related issue; recalls to judge all the financial aid which may have a supporting impact to terrorist activities and urges to solve the origins of external flows of fundings;
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Encourages the development of targeted and regularly upgraded security and counterterrorism initiatives at Member State, EU and international level with a view to ensuring appropriate responses to emerging threats, including through working in partnership with neighbouring countries and regional actors; considers that the greatest care must be taken to ensure that these collaborative activities do not prejudice the fundamental and human rights of citizens of the EU and its partner countries;
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Encourages the EU to engage more with third countries on security issues and counter-terrorism, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa and in the Sahel, but also in the Western Balkans, including through new capacity building projects (e.g. border controls) with partners and better targeted EU assistance, while promoting measures to dissuade and disrupt foreign fighters' travel as well as to manage their return;
Amendment 43 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Calls on the HR and the Council to find a clear language of condemnation over the decade long financial and ideological support by some governments and influential individuals in the Gulf countries for extremist Islamist movements; demands the immediate halt of such activities and insists that EU and member states bodies should only cooperate with those countries who do not undertake such activities;
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Notes that there is no common global definition for terrorism; highlights that joint counter-terrorism efforts with third countries should not be a tool to stifle political opposition or target ethnic minorities; stresses that human rights must be at the core of the counter terrorism strategies and cooperation in order to ensure that the implementation does not undermine their purpose, which is to protect and maintain a democratic society;
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Encourages the drawing-up of Action Plans in the field of anti-terrorism in collaboration with countries on the southern shore of the Mediterranean, in particular with a view to putting measures in place to deter and disrupt the travel of foreign fighters;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 b (new) 3b. Wishes that EU strengthens its political dialogue with the League of Arab States, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, African Union and other relevant regional actors and coordination structures, such as the G5 Sahel;
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 b (new) 3b. Enthusiastically welcomes VP/HR Mogherini’s willingness to support projects for countering radicalisation in third countries, namely Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq, and in the Sahel-Maghreb, as stated in the report on the implementation of measures following the European Council meeting of 12 February 2015; notes that it must now be ensured that these projects receive the necessary funding as soon as possible;
Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 b (new) 3b. Notes that the root causes of terrorism can often be found in poor and non- inclusive governance; calls on the EU to increase its efforts in assisting to create stable societies and nation building in post conflict and fragile states, to enhance security and respect for the rule of law;
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 c (new) 3c. Calls on the EU to increase its cooperation with regional partners in order to curb arms trafficking, targeting in particular the countries where terrorism originates, and to follow closely the export of armaments that could be exploited by terrorists; calls also on strengthening foreign policy tools and engagement with third countries to counter financing of terrorist organisations;
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Believes that enhanced international cooperation, exchange of information, the implementation of a culture of prevention as well as the development of alternative long-term approaches, the determined national action and along with stable inclusive government in third countries at direct risk from jihadist extremist groups hold the key to deter and countering the threat posed by terrorist groups and stemming the radicalisation of
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 c (new) 3c. Encourages the EU to conduct targeted and upgraded security and counter-terrorism dialogues with Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Morocco, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and the Gulf Cooperation Council; Cooperation with Turkey should also be enhanced in line with the General Affairs Council conclusions of December 2014;
Amendment 51 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Calls on the Council
Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Calls on the Council to keep the EU
Amendment 53 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Calls on the Council to keep the EU Syria and Iraq and Counter-
Amendment 54 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Calls on the Council to keep the EU Syria and Iraq and Counter- Terrorism/Foreign Fighters Strategy, adopted on 20 October 2014, under constant review, in the light of the developing security situation in the EU’s southern neighbourhood, alongside preventive and other initiatives such as the Commission’s Radicalisation Awareness Network;
Amendment 55 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Calls on the Council to keep the EU Syria and Iraq and Counter- Terrorism/Foreign Fighters Strategy, adopted on 20 October 2014, under constant review, in the light of the developing security situation in the EU’s southern neighbourhood, alongside other initiatives such as the Commission’s Radicalisation Awareness Network; calls on further obligations to be introduced for Member States, so that they mandatorily share information related to serious crimes and terrorism through a SIS reporting;
Amendment 56 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Calls on the Council to keep the EU Syria and Iraq and Counter- Terrorism/Foreign Fighters Strategy, adopted on 20 October 2014, under constant review and development, in the light of the developing security situation in the EU’s southern neighbourhood, alongside other initiatives such as the Commission’s Radicalisation Awareness Network;
Amendment 57 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Calls on the Commission to review the relations with third countries in order to more effectively combat material and immaterial support to terrorism;
Amendment 58 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Recalls that in the context of the current revision of the ENP, the security dimension and the capacity of ENP tools to contribute to improving partners resilience and capabilities to provide for their own security with respect for the rule of law, must be strengthened;
Amendment 59 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Supports enhanced cooperation between the EU, its Member States, and third countries to address the root causes of radicalisation and preventive measures. In this context, stresses the importance of strong human rights clauses in cooperation agreements with third countries and ensuring the link between the internal and external security dimension in EUs work;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Believes that enhanced international cooperation, determined national action and stable inclusive government in third countries at direct risk from jihadist extremist groups
Amendment 60 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Considering that the European Union has been unable to stem the flow of European recruits to radical Islamic groups in Syria and Iraq, as revealed by the European Union’s head of counterterrorism;
Amendment 61 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Embraces the fact that priority has been given to combating radicalisation through the deepening of cooperation with Sahel countries under the EU Sahel Regional Action Plan; notes that the issue should also form the basis for political dialogue and action plans in bilateral relations and with regional players such as the African Union and the League of Arab States;
Amendment 62 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 b (new) 4b. Notes that the number of Europeans ready to join Islamic State militia and other similar extremist organisations has ‘stabilised’ in some EU countries, such as Belgium and the UK, but that the departure of jihadist militants from other Member States, including France and Germany, is continuing unstemmed;
Amendment 63 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 b (new) 4b. Encourages the EU to launch further capacity-building projects and activities with interested MENA countries addressing law enforcement, criminal justice, security sector reform, including crisis infrastructure, crisis and emergency response, border control and aviation security, strategic communication, radicalisation, dealing with the foreign terrorist fighters threat, recruitment and financing of terrorism, paying due regard to international human rights standards, in close cooperation with Europol, Eurojust, Frontex and CEPOL;
Amendment 64 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 b (new) 4b. Calls on the Commission to establish a common definition of ‘foreign fighters’ and 'terrorist groups', which may involve a re-examination of the so-called 'terrorist list';
Amendment 65 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 c (new) 4c. Notes that some foreign fighters are now being approached in prison, while others are being recruited through more elusive channels and using ‘less traditional’ means of identification;
Amendment 66 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Supports greater international cooperation to identify EU citizens who are at risk of
Amendment 67 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Supports greater international cooperation to identify EU citizens who are at risk of becoming radicalised and travelling to join jihadist extremist groups; further calls for enhanced cooperation between the EU
Amendment 68 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Supports greater international cooperation to identify EU citizens who are at risk of becoming radicalised and travelling to join
Amendment 69 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Supports greater international cooperation and information sharing from national intelligence services, to identify EU citizens who are at risk of becoming radicalised and travelling to join jihadist extremist groups; further calls for enhanced cooperation between the EU, its Member States, and third countries to divert European citizens from this course of action and to intercept them at the point of exit;
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Believes that enhanced international cooperation, determined national action and stable inclusive government in third countries at
Amendment 70 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Supports greater international cooperation to identify EU citizens who are at risk of becoming radicalised and travelling to join jihadist extremist groups, in every case ensuring full respect of the rule of law and protection of fundamental rights and freedoms; further calls for enhanced cooperation between the EU, its Member States, and third countries to divert European citizens
Amendment 71 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Supports greater international cooperation to identify EU citizens who are at risk of becoming radicalised, being recruited and travelling to join jihadist extremist groups; further calls for enhanced cooperation between the EU, its Member States, and third countries to divert European citizens from this course of action and to intercept them at the point of exit;
Amendment 72 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Supports greater international cooperation to identify EU citizens who are at risk of becoming radicalised and
Amendment 73 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Supports greater international cooperation to identify EU citizens who are at risk of becoming radicalised and travelling to join jihadist extremist groups; further calls for enhanced cooperation between the EU, its Member States, and third countries to divert European citizens from this course of action and to intercept them at the point of exit; stresses that countries in the Middle East, North Africa and the Western Balkans must be supported in their efforts to stem the flow of foreign fighters;
Amendment 74 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5.a Calls on the European Commission to support Member States in addressing the underlying factors of radicalisation and extremism, designing prevention strategies which encompass the fields of education, social integration, fight against discrimination, intercultural and inter- religious dialogue;
Amendment 75 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Considers that the EU and its Member States should improve monitoring of EU citizens´ activities in the affected countries;
Amendment 76 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Supports the inclusion of representatives of civil society from third countries in the prevention of radicalisation. Civil society can make an important contribution to promoting open debate and dialogue in countries hitherto dominated by a culture in which political debate and freedom of opinion has been restricted;
Amendment 77 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Invites the HR/VP and the Commission to continue to ensure sufficient funds and coherent use of instruments to address the threats of terrorism and more effectively from early warning to early action;
Amendment 78 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Recommends closer collaboration with organisations such as the Anna Lindh Foundation for Cultural Dialogue with a view to facilitating interfaith dialogue as a means of countering radicalisation on both shores of the Mediterranean;
Amendment 79 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 b (new) 5b. Takes the view that building a counter-narrative, including in third countries, is one of the keys to combating the appeal of terrorist groups in the MENA region; calls on the Union to increase its support to initiatives such as the SSCAT (Syria Strategic Communication Advisory Team) and to promote the deployment and financing of projects of this kind in third countries;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Believes that enhanced international cooperation, active exchange of views and information, determined national action and stable inclusive government in third countries at direct risk from jihadist extremist groups hold the key to countering the threat posed by terrorist groups and stemming the radicalisation of European citizens;
Amendment 80 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 b (new) 5b. Calls on the Commission to take action to prevent recruitment and the proselytising of terrorism in prisons because, as the European counterterrorism coordinator has pointed out, putting thousands of fighters returning from Syria in prison would encourage their radicalisation;
Amendment 81 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 b (new) 5b. Welcomes the deployment of security/counter-terrorism experts in a number of key EU Delegations to strengthen their capacity to contribute to European counter-terrorism efforts and to liaise more effectively with relevant local authorities, while further building-up of counter-terrorism capacity within the EEAS;
Amendment 82 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 b (new) 5b. Stresses the importance of working together with moderate leaders in the Muslim community both within the EU and in third countries to combat radicalisation; believes that inter-religious dialogue in individual countries, in regions, between Europe and third countries and throughout the world must be promoted and given substantial new impulses;
Amendment 83 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 c (new) 5c. Encourages the EU and its institutions to monitor and use all available means to prevent the risk of an action or operation being intercepted by terrorist groups and therefore being connected with money- laundering and/or the funding of terrorism;
Amendment 84 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 c (new) 5c. Notes that developing counter- narratives should primarily be carried out by civil society in third countries to safeguard their credibility and legitimacy; stresses in that regard that the Union’s action in this area must focus on supporting civil society, in particular in the use of and providing of access to communication technology;
Amendment 85 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 c (new) 5c. Calls upon members states to intensify cooperation with key countries within the framework of EU agencies such as Frontex, Eurojust and Europol and develop frameworks for information exchange and ways for the EU agencies to engage more strategically with the countries in the region to strengthen law enforcement and judicial cooperation;
Amendment 86 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 d (new) 5d. Notes that terrorist organisations and individual terrorists are not only making use of the internet for various purposes, either to damage or compromise the IT systems of a particular country or to conduct all the activities involved in the management and continuing existence of terrorist organisations, such as propaganda, fund-raising, communication, organisation and the recruitment of new members, but also, through the action of hackers, for counter-information, destabilisation and/or espionage;
Amendment 87 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 e (new) 5e. Deplores the fact that, despite having adopted a strategy on cyber-security and proposed a directive on intelligence services to enhance security in 2013, the European Union has failed to fast-track implementation, even though there is evidence that various internet sites have been hacked;
Amendment 88 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 Amendment 89 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Believes that enhanced and more effective international cooperation, determined national action and stable inclusive government in third countries at direct risk from jihadist extremist groups hold the key to countering the threat posed by terrorist groups and stemming the radicalisation of European citizens;
Amendment 90 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Notes
Amendment 91 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Notes with concern that some Member States are assessing the potential for recruiting former foreign fighters to assist in deradicalisation programmes; calls on Member States to
Amendment 92 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Notes
Amendment 93 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Notes with concern that some Member States are assessing the potential for recruiting former foreign fighters to assist in deradicalisation programmes; believes that some deradicalisation programmes can be important tools to reduce recruitment of European citizens by terrorist organization; calls on Member States to proceed cautiously when introducing such programmes, especially where cooperation is linked to immunity from prosecution;
Amendment 94 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Notes that the report presented to the LIBE committee in its original form is a very helpful and thoughtful addition to this area of policy; Supports the general approach taken by the rapporteur and concurs with much of the premise and interpretations upon which it has been informed;
Amendment 95 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a.encourages the design of return programmes for former foreign fighters as an important contribution to deradicalisation;
Amendment 96 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Asks the Commission to develop plans, together with the Member States plans, to introduce in the educational system contents to strengthen the convictions of students in order to avoid the influence of radical content and hinder the uptake by the networks that help terrorist groups;
Amendment 97 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Stresses that one of the solutions to the problem of radicalisation and the recruitment of European citizens by terrorist organisations lies in better management of migration flows, in particular by controlling the Union’s internal and external borders more efficiently;
Amendment 98 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Recalls that the EU Regional Strategy for Syria and Iraq as well as the Da’esh threat of 16 March 2015 states that counter-terrorism efforts will only be effective if a clear distinction is made between terrorist organisations and groups that espouse non-violent forms of political Islam; stresses that the suppression of such non-violent groups could lead to their radicalisation; therefore calls on third countries to adopt proportionate law enforcement measures in line with minimum human rights protection standards;
Amendment 99 #
6a. Calls on the European Commission to support Member States in addressing the conditions conducive to radicalisation and extremism, including by designing prevention strategies which encompass the fields of education, social integration, employment and the fight against discrimination;
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661 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 1 – having regard to Articles 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10 and 21 of the Treaty on European Union and to Articles 4, 16, 67, 68, 70, 71, 72, 75, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87 and 88 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 10 a (new) - having regard to the Additional Protocol to the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism Adopted by the Committee of Ministers at its 125th Session on 19 May 2015
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G a (new) Ga. Whereas certain Internet usage is conducive to radicalisation, enabling fanatics throughout the world to connect with each other and recruit vulnerable individuals without any physical contact whatsoever and in a manner that is difficult to trace.
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H H. whereas
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H H. whereas it is essential that fundamental rights and civil liberties be respected in all measures undertaken by the European Union
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H H. whereas it is essential that fundamental rights and civil liberties be respected in all measures undertaken by the European Union and the Member States; whereas the security of European citizens
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H H. whereas it is essential that fundamental rights and civil liberties be respected in all measures undertaken by the European Union; whereas the security of European citizens is not incompatible with guaranteeing their freedoms;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H H. whereas
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H H. whereas it is essential that fundamental rights and civil liberties be respected in all measures undertaken by the Member States and the European Union; whereas the security of European citizens is not incompatible with guaranteeing their freedoms; whereas, indeed, these two principles are two sides of the same coin;
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H a (new) Ha. whereas it is essential to clearly distinguish behaviours aimed at preparing and/or supporting terrorist attacks and acts or opinions by extremists that lack the "mens rea" and "actus reus"
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H a (new) Ha. Whereas home-grown terrorism has given an extra boost to a dangerous extend ever since ISIS took over land in Syria and Iraq and delivered a worldwide propaganda campaign to join forces with Jihadist and to deliver attacks within their home country;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H a (new) Ha. Whereas the rise of terrorism and foreign fighters has increased the intolerance towards ethnic and religious communities in several countries in Europe; considering that a holistic approach to fight against discrimination, in general, and islamophobia and anti- Semitism, in particular, are complementary when working for specific prevention of terrorism extremism.
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 14 a (new) - having regard to its resolution of 11 February 2015 on anti-terrorism measures (2015/2530 (RSP)),
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H a (new) Ha. whereas terrorism and foreign fighters' recruitment have heightened intolerance towards religious and ethnic communities in several countries in Europe; whereas a holistic strategy to combat discrimination in general and Islamophobia and anti-Semitism in particular are crucial instruments to curb radicalisation;
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H a (new) Ha. whereas terrorist radicalisation appears to be attributable to factors that are both internal and external to the Union.
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H b (new) Hb. Whereas youth radicalisation should not be disconnected from its social and political context and must be investigated within the broader scope of sociology of conflict and violent studies;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H c (new) Hc. whereas combating terrorist radicalisation must form part of a global approach that aims to ensure an open Europe and is based on a set of common values;
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H d (new) Hd. whereas the causes of terrorist radicalisation have not been studied to a sufficient extent; whereas the lack of integration cannot be perceived as the primary cause of terrorist radicalisation;
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H c (new) Hc. Whereas the geographical proximity of the conflict in Syria, the easy access to Syria, and the atrocities of the Syrian government and its international condemnation has given great legitimacy to armed commitment and has therefore increased the recruitment of volunteers to fight the Syrian regime by means of joining Jihad terrorist groups such as ISIS.
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Calls on the Commission to establish as quickly as possible a global strategy to prevent the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens, taking into account all vectors of radicalisation, on the basis of the exchange of best practice within the European Union and the evaluation of measures undertaken in the Member States;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Calls on the Commission to establish as quickly as possible a global strategy to prevent the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens, taking into account all vectors of radicalisation, on the basis of the exchange of best practice within the European Union and the evaluation of
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Calls on the Commission to
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Calls on the Commission to establish as quickly as possible a
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 14 a (new) - having regard to its resolution of 11 February 2015 on anti-terrorism measures
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Calls on the Commission to e
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. calls on the Commission to establish as
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Calls on the Commission to establish as quickly as possible a global strategy to prevent the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens by terrorist organisations and individuals, taking into account all vectors of radicalisation, on the basis of the exchange of best practice within the European Union and elsewhere, and the evaluation of measures undertaken in the Member States; takes the view that the Commission should contribute to and support Member states in developing an intensive communication strategy on preventing the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens by terrorist organisations and individuals;
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Calls on the Commission to establish as quickly as possible a global strategy to prevent
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Calls on the Commission to establish as quickly as possible a global strategy to prevent the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens as well as non-EU nationals living in Europe, taking into account all vectors of
Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Calls on the Commission to establish as quickly as possible a global strategy to prevent the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens, taking into account all vectors of radicalisation, on the basis of the exchange of best practice within the European Union and the evaluation of measures undertaken in the Member States; takes the view that the Commission should urge the Member States to develop a common intensive communication strategy on preventing the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens by terrorist organisations;
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Calls on the Commission to establish as quickly as possible a global strategy to prevent the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens by Islamist organisations, taking into account all vectors of radicalisation, on the basis of the exchange of best practice within the European Union and the evaluation of measures undertaken in the Member States; takes the view that the Commission should develop an intensive communication strategy on preventing the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens by
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Calls on the Commission to establish as quickly as possible a global strategy to prevent the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens, taking into account all vectors of radicalisation, on the basis of the exchange of best practice within the European Union
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Calls on the Commission to establish as quickly as possible a global strategy to prevent the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens and non-EU nationals residing in Europe, taking into account all vectors of radicalisation, on the basis of the exchange of best practice within the European Union and the evaluation of measures undertaken in the Member States; takes the view that the Commission should develop an intensive communication strategy on preventing the radicalisation
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Calls on the Commission to establish as quickly as possible a global strategy to prevent the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens, taking into account all vectors of radicalisation, on the basis of the exchange of best practice and intelligence within the European Union and the evaluation of measures undertaken in the Member States; takes the view that the Commission should develop an intensive communication strategy on preventing the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens by terrorist organisations;
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 18 a (new) - having regard to the Commission Green Paper Strengthening mutual trust in the European judicial area – A Green Paper on the application of EU criminal justice legislation in the field of detention COM(2011) 327 final
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new) 1a. Stresses the importance of fostering and strengthening crossborder cooperation among law enforcement authorities; highlights the crucial importance of providing adequate resources and training to police forces working on the ground;
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Requests the full disclosure of the EU Council Action plans and guidelines on the ongoing EU Strategy for Combating Radicalisation and Recruitment to Terrorism;
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Calls upon the Member States to strengthen action aimed at preventing radicalisation and the recruitment of terrorists by updating national prevention policies and putting networks of practitioners in place on the basis of the ten priority areas for action as identified in the EU strategy for combating radicalisation and recruitment to terrorism (doc. 9956/14).
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 b (new) Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. Calls on the Member States to coordinate their strategies and share the information and experience at their disposal, to implement goods practices, at both a national and a European level, and to cooperate with a view to taking new steps in combating radicalisation and recruitment to terrorism.
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 c (new) Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Calls on the Commission to
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Calls on the Commission to
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Calls on the Commission to establish a common definition of
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. calls on the Commission to establish a common definition of ‘foreign fighters’ and to carry out an in-depth study of the process
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas more than 5000 European
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2.
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Calls on the Commission to establish a common definition of ‘foreign fighters' and to carry out an in-depth study of the process and the various influences which lead to
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Calls on the Commission to establish a common definition of
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Calls on the Commission to establish a common definition of ‘foreign fighters' and to carry out an in-depth study of the process and the various
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2.
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. calls on the Commission to establish a common definition of ‘
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Calls on the Commission to establish a common definition of ‘foreign fighters’ and to carry out an in-depth study of the process and the various influences which lead to radicalisation by Islamist organisations;
Amendment 147 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Stresses the importance of making the fullest use of existing instruments to combat the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens by terrorist organisations; recommends that more use should be made of European funds to that end; stresses the major role which can be played by the Radicalisation Awareness Network (RAN) as well as the Muslim communities in taking on this objective of stamping out the radicalisation of European citizens;
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Stresses the importance of
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Stresses the importance of making the fullest use of existing instruments to combat
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas more than 5000 European citizens have joined Islamist terrorist organisations, particularly ISIS (Da’esh) in Iraq and Syria; whereas this phenomenon is speeding up and taking on significant proportions;
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Stresses the importance of making the fullest use of existing instruments to combat the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens by terrorist organisations; recommends that more use should be made of European funds to that end; stresses the major role which can be played by the Radicalisation Awareness Network (RAN) in taking on this objective of
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Stresses the importance of making the fullest use of existing instruments to
Amendment 152 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Stresses the importance of making the
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Stresses the importance of making the fullest use of existing instruments to combat the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens by terrorist organisations; recommends that more use should be made of European funds to that end; stresses the major role which can be played by the Radicalisation Awareness
Amendment 154 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Stresses the importance of making the fullest use of existing instruments to combat the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens by
Amendment 155 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Stresses the importance of making the fullest use of existing instruments to combat the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens by terrorist organisations; recommends that
Amendment 156 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Stresses the importance of making the fullest use of existing instruments to prevent and combat the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens by terrorist organisations; highlights the importance of using all relevant internal and external instruments in a holistic and comprehensive manner; recommends that more use should be made of European funds to that end; stresses the major role which can be played by the Radicalisation Awareness Network (RAN) in taking on this objective of stamping out the radicalisation of European citizens;
Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Stresses the importance of making the fullest use of existing instruments to
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Stresses the importance of making the fullest use of existing instruments to combat the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens by terrorist organisations; recommends that more use
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 – point 1 (new) 1. Par. 4 – Feels, however, that it is vital to find a correct balance between public safety and respect for the fundamental rights of individuals, including the right to privacy, the right to the protection of sensitive personal data and the right to freedom of expression and association, especially in the light of the recent ruling by the Court of Justice concerning the Data Retention Directive;
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas more than 5000 European
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Reiterates that human rights should be at the core of the counter terrorism and prevention of radicalisation policies of the Union while ensuring that security, human rights and law enforcement are not mutually exclusive but complementary; the EU policies, including development aid, should strive to promote good governance, human rights, fighting economic inequalities, poverty and providing education in order to fight the root causes of radicalisation;
Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 – point 2 (new) 2. Par. 5 – Urges the Commission to work ceaselessly to improve the exchange of information between national authorities through the existing channels of police and judicial cooperation in order to better prevent radicalisation.
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 – point 3 (new) (3) Par. 6 – Stresses the need to involve civil society on a national and a local level with concrete initiatives to prevent and reduce the spread of extremist ideologies;
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading II II. Preventing
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading II II. Preventing
Amendment 165 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Stresses that prisons remain
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Encourages Member States to take immediate actions against overcrowded prisons, which is an acute problem in many Member States that significantly increases the risk of radicalization and reduce the opportunities for rehabilitation.
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Stresses that prisons remain
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Stresses that prisons remain a breeding ground for the spread of
Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Stresses that prisons remain a breeding ground for the spread of radical ideologies; calls
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas
Amendment 170 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Stresses that prisons remain a breeding ground for the spread of radical, and especially Islamist, ideologies; calls on the Commission to encourage the exchange of best practices among the Member States in order to counter the increase of Islamist radicalisation in Europe’s prisons;
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Stresses that prisons remain a breeding ground for the spread of
Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Calls on the Commission to publish guidelines on measures to be implemented in Europe's prisons aimed at the preventi
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Calls on the Commission to publish guidelines on measures to be implemented in Europe's prisons aimed at preventing Europeans from becoming radicalised;
Amendment 175 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Calls on the Commission to p
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Calls on the Commission to p
Amendment 177 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Calls on the Commission to suggest and make publi
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Calls on the Commission to p
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Calls on the Commission to publish guidelines on measures to be implemented in Europe’s prisons aimed at preventing Europeans from becoming radicalised; recommends that the Member States segregate radicalised inmates within their prisons in order to prevent radicalism from being imposed through intimidation on other inmates and to contain radicalisation in those institutions; recalls that public youth protection institutions or detention or rehabilitation centres may also become places of radicalisation for minors, who constitute a particularly vulnerable target.
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas more than 5000 European citizens have joined terrorist organisations, particularly ISIS (Da'esh) in Iraq and Syria; whereas
Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Calls on the Commission to publish guidelines on measures to be implemented in Europe's prisons aimed at preventing Europeans from becoming radicalised; If prison staff suspect or find signs of recruitment efforts, these need to be addressed immediately in the most appropriate, lawful way; recommends that the Member States segregate radicalised inmates within their prisons in order to prevent radicalism from being imposed through intimidation on other inmates and to contain radicalisation in those institutions;
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Calls on the Commission to publish guidelines on measures to be implemented in Europe's prisons aimed at preventing Europeans from becoming radicalised; recommends that the Member States segregate radicalised inmates within their prisons, whilst maintaining their rights and freedoms and not inciting hatred towards the system from the like-minded or yet hesitant sympathisers, in order to prevent radicalism from being imposed through intimidation on other inmates and to contain radicalisation in those institutions;
Amendment 182 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Calls on the Commission to publish guidelines on measures to be implemented in Europe’s prisons aimed at preventing Europeans from becoming radicalised; recommends that the Member States
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Calls on the Commission to publish guidelines based on best practices on measures to be implemented in Europe
Amendment 184 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Calls on the Commission to publish guidelines on measures to be implemented in Europe’s prisons aimed at preventing Europeans from becoming radicalised by Islamist organisations; recommends that the Member States segregate such radicalised inmates within their prisons in order to prevent radicalism from being imposed through intimidation on other inmates and to contain Islamist radicalisation in those institutions;
Amendment 185 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Calls on the Commission to publish guidelines on measures to be implemented in Europe's prisons aimed at preventing Europeans from becoming radicalised; recommends that the Member States se
Amendment 186 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 Amendment 187 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Supports the establishment of specialised European training
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Supports the establishment of specialised
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Supports the establishment of specialised
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas more than 5000 European citizens have joined terrorist organisations and other military formations, particularly ISIS (Da'esh) in Iraq and Syria; whereas this phenomenon is speeding up and taking on significant proportions;
Amendment 190 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Supports the establishment of specialised
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Supports the establishment of specialised European training for prison staff in order to teach them to detect radical behaviour; stresses the importance of training and appropriately
Amendment 192 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Supports the establishment of specialised European training for prison staff in order to teach them to detect radical behaviour; stresses the importance of appropriately training and recruiting prison chaplains, as well as psychologists and social workers, so that they can not only adequately meet prisoners’ cultural needs in prisons, but also counter radical discourse;
Amendment 193 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Supports the establishment of specialised
Amendment 194 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Supports the establishment of specialised and ongoing European training for prison staff and partners operating in the penal system in order to teach them to detect radical behaviour and covert forms of radicalisation; stresses the importance of appropriately training and recruiting prison chaplains so that they can not only adequately meet prisoners’ cultural needs in prisons, but also counter radical discourse;
Amendment 195 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Supports the establishment of specialised
Amendment 196 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Supports the establishment of specialised European training for prison staff in order to teach them to detect and to deal with radical behaviour; stresses the importance of
Amendment 197 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Supports the establishment of specialised European training for prison staff in order to teach them to detect radical behaviour, and to also detect it at an early stage; stresses the importance of appropriately training and recruiting
Amendment 198 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Supports the establishment of specialised
Amendment 199 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 (new) Reiterates the importance to ensure freedom of religion in prisons and therefore stresses the importance of appropriately recruiting, training and provide funding to an adequate number of prison chaplains so that they can adequately meet prisoners' cultural and spiritual needs in prisons, and by this way help the prisoner in his potential will to counter violent extremist discourses;
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 1 – having regard to Articles 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 21 of the Treaty on European Union and to Articles 4, 8, 10, 67, 68, 70, 71, 72, 75, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87 and 88 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas more than 5000 European citizens have joined terrorist organisations, particularly ISIS (Da'esh)
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Supports the establishment of specialised European training for prison staff in order to teach them to detect radical behaviour; stresses the importance of
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Stresses that an important factor to counter radicalization in prisons in Europe is to maintain humane and dignified conditions that guarantee the prisoners' fundamental rights, while providing educational and other support that can facilitate their reintegration into society.
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7.
Amendment 203 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Encourages the establishment of educational programmes in Europe's prisons in order to promote critical thinking and reintegration into society to inmates vulnerable to pressure from
Amendment 204 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Encourages the establishment of educational programmes in Europe’s prisons in order to promote critical thinking, religious tolerance, and reintegration into society to inmates vulnerable to pressure from radicals in prison;
Amendment 205 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Encourages the establishment of educational programmes in Europe's prisons in order to promote
Amendment 206 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Encourages the establishment of
Amendment 207 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Encourages the establishment of
Amendment 208 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Encourages the establishment of educational programmes in Europe's prisons in order to promote critical thinking and reintegration into society to inmates vulnerable to pressure from radicalised inmates in prison; stresses the need to address prison radicalisation with utmost respect for the human rights of inmates;
Amendment 209 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Encourages the establishment of educational programmes in Europe's
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A a (new) Aa. Whereas radicalisation has become a term used to describe the phenomenon of people embracing intolerant opinions, views and ideas which could lead to violent extremism
Amendment 210 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Encourages the establishment of educational programmes in Europe's prisons in order to promote critical thinking and reintegration into society to inmates
Amendment 211 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Calls for the strengthening, or the creation where necessary, of a complete system of social services supporting inmates and their families during imprisonment and their reintegration into society afterwards;
Amendment 212 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 b (new) 7b. Believes programmes where trained and willing former prisoners act as mentors to help the rehabilitation of inmates and newly-released prisoners should be promoted and supported financially by Member States;
Amendment 213 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 c (new) 7c. Encourages the promotion of alternatives to detention of inmates, especially for minor crimes
Amendment 214 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 d (new) 7d. Recognizes that central to such efforts is a prison environment which fully respects the human rights of inmates and complies with international and regional standards, including the UN Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners;
Amendment 215 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading III III. Preventing online
Amendment 216 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading III III. Preventing
Amendment 218 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading III III. Preventing online terrorist radicalisation
Amendment 219 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Feels that every Member State should set up a special unit tasked with flagging illicit content on the internet and with facilitating the detection and removal of content that does not conform to the host internet platform's charter and rules, within a precise legal framework and based on due legal process; proposes that such units could cooperate with a European unit responsible for dealing with flagging; (This is original paragraph 13, just slightly re-worded)
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A a (new) Aa. whereas the radicalisation of these ‘European fighters’ is a complex and dynamic phenomenon that is based on a series of global, sociological and political factors; whereas it does not correspond to one single profile, and affects men, women and particularly young European citizens of all social origins, who share the common trait of feeling at odds with society; whereas the causes of radicalisation may equally be socio-economic, ideological, personal and psychological, and, for that reason, it has to be understood in the light of the background of each individual concerned;
Amendment 220 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 Amendment 221 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Recalls that
Amendment 222 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Recalls that the internet and social networks play
Amendment 223 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Recalls that the internet plays a significant role in fuelling the radicalisation of European citizens, as it facilitates the rapid, large-scale distribution of hate messages inciting violence and praise for terrorism; expresses concern at the impact that such messages praising terrorism have on young people, who are particularly vulnerable; calls for
Amendment 224 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Recalls that the internet plays a significant role in fuelling the radicalisation of European citizens, as it facilitates the rapid, large-scale distribution of hate messages and praise for terrorism; expresses concern at the impact that such messages praising terrorism have on young people, who are particularly vulnerable; underlines the role of education and public awareness campaign to prevent radicalization online; calls for a dialogue to be launched at European level with the internet giants with a view to preventing the online distribution of hate messages and to eradicating them swiftly;
Amendment 225 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Recalls that the internet plays a significant role in fuelling the radicalisation of European citizens, as it facilitates the rapid, large-scale global distribution of hate messages and praise for terrorism; expresses concern at the impact that such messages praising terrorism have on young people, who are particularly vulnerable; calls for a dialogue to be launched at European level with the internet giants with a view to preventing the online distribution of hate messages and to eradicating them swiftly;
Amendment 226 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Recalls that the internet plays a significant role in fuelling the radicalisation of European citizens, as it facilitates the rapid, large-scale distribution of hate messages and praise for terrorism; expresses concern at the impact that such messages praising terrorism have on young people, who are particularly vulnerable;
Amendment 227 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Recalls that the internet plays a significant role in fuelling the radicalisation of European citizens, as it facilitates the rapid, large-scale distribution of hate messages and praise for terrorism; expresses concern at the impact that such messages praising terrorism have on young people, who are particularly vulnerable; calls, in full awareness that the internet is only a medium of radicalisation, never its cause, for a dialogue to be launched at European level with the internet giants with a view to preventing the online distribution of hate messages and to eradicating them swiftly;
Amendment 228 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Recalls that the internet plays a significant role in fuelling the radicalisation of European citizens, as it facilitates the rapid, large-scale distribution of hate messages and praise for terrorism; expresses concern at the impact that such messages praising terrorism have on young people, who are particularly vulnerable; calls for a
Amendment 229 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Recalls that radicalised users of the internet plays a significant role in fuelling the radicalisation of European citizens, as
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A b (new) Ab. Whereas radicalisation is not to be associated with any one ideology or faith but may occur within any of them
Amendment 230 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Recalls that the internet plays a significant role in fuelling the
Amendment 231 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Recalls that the internet plays a significant role in fuelling the radicalisation of European citizens, as it facilitates the rapid, large-scale distribution of hate messages and praise for terrorism; expresses concern at the impact that such messages praising terrorism have on young people, who are particularly vulnerable; calls for a dialogue to be launched at European level with the internet giants with a view to preventing the online distribution of
Amendment 232 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Recalls that the internet plays a significant role in fuelling the radicalisation of European citizens, as it facilitates the rapid, large-scale distribution of hate messages and praise for terrorism; expresses concern at the impact that such messages praising terrorism have on young people, who are particularly vulnerable; calls for a dialogue to be launched at European level with the internet giants with a view to preventing the online distribution of hate messages and to eradicating them swiftly; notes however that the internet must not be seen as a main cause for radicalisation but rather as a medium;
Amendment 233 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Recalls that the internet plays a significant role in fuelling the radicalisation of European citizens, as it facilitates the rapid, large-scale distribution of hate messages and praise for terrorism; expresses concern at the impact that such messages praising terrorism and other military actions by violent extremists have on young people, who are particularly vulnerable; calls for a dialogue to be launched at European level with the internet giants with a view to preventing the online distribution of hate messages and to eradicating them swiftly;
Amendment 234 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Recalls that the internet plays a significant role in fuelling the radicalisation of European citizens, as it facilitates the rapid, large-scale distribution of hate messages and praise for terrorism; expresses concern at the impact that such messages praising terrorism have on young people, who are particularly vulnerable; calls for a dialogue to be launched at European level with the internet giants with a view to legally preventing
Amendment 235 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Recalls that the internet plays a significant role in fuelling the radicalisation of European citizens, as it facilitates the rapid, large-scale distribution of hate messages and praise for terrorism; expresses concern at the impact that such messages praising terrorism have on young people, who are particularly vulnerable; calls for a dialogue to be launched at European level with the internet giants with a view to preventing the online
Amendment 236 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Recalls that the internet plays a significant role in fuelling the radicalisation of European citizens, as it facilitates the rapid, large-scale distribution of hate messages and praise for terrorism; expresses concern at the impact that such messages praising terrorism have on young people, who are particularly vulnerable; calls for a dialogue to be launched at European level with the internet giants with a view to preventing the online distribution of hate messages and to eradicating them swiftly
Amendment 237 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Recalls that the internet
Amendment 238 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Recalls that the internet plays a significant role in fuelling the radicalisation of European citizens, as it facilitates the rapid, large-scale distribution of hate messages and praise for terrorism; expresses concern at the impact that such messages praising terrorism have on young people, who are particularly vulnerable;
Amendment 239 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Recalls that the internet
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A b (new) Ab. whereas, because of terrorism and radicalisation, there is much stereotyping of religions, which in turn is bringing about renewed upsurges of hate crimes and hate speech motivated by racism, xenophobia or intolerance of opinions, beliefs or religions; whereas it must be pointed out that it is the perverse misuse of religion, and not religion per se, that is one of the causes of radicalisation;
Amendment 240 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Recalls that the internet plays a significant role in fuelling the radicalisation of European citizens, as it facilitates the rapid, large-scale distribution
Amendment 241 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Recalls that the internet plays a significant role in fuelling the radicalisation of European citizens, as it facilitates the rapid, large-scale distribution of hate messages and praise for terrorism; expresses concern at the impact that such messages praising terrorism have on young people, who are particularly vulnerable; calls for a
Amendment 242 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Recalls that the
Amendment 243 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Is against any State control or surveillance policy of internet, and against any cooperation between States and internet providers
Amendment 244 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Supports the implementation of youth awareness programmes on online hate speech and the risks that it represents and of programmes promoting media and internet education; supports the implementation of training programmes with a view to mobilising, training and creating networks of young activists to defend human rights online;
Amendment 245 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 Amendment 246 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Feels that the internet giants should be made aware of their responsibilities so that they delete illegal content as quickly as possible;
Amendment 247 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Feels that the internet giants should be made aware of their responsibilities
Amendment 248 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Feels that the internet giants should be made aware of their responsibilities so that they delete illegal content as quickly as possible
Amendment 249 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9.
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the terrorist attacks in
Amendment 250 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Feels that the internet
Amendment 251 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Feels that the internet giants should be made aware of their responsibilities so that they
Amendment 252 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Feels that the internet giants should be made aware of their responsibilities so that they delete
Amendment 253 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9.
Amendment 254 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9.
Amendment 255 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Feels that the internet giants should be made aware of their responsibilities so that they delete illegal content as quickly as possible; believes that the Member States should plan for the possibility of bringing criminal prosecutions against digital actors who do not take action in response to the spread of manifestly illicit messages or messages praising terrorism on their internet platforms; believes that refusal or failure to cooperate on the part of internet platforms which allow such messages to circulate should be considered an act of complicity with praising terrorism and should consequently be punished; to that effect, calls on the Commission to address, in the context of the European Forum with the IT sector, the question of training and forming teams that will be tasked, within internet platforms, for deciding whether to delete manifestly illicit content;
Amendment 256 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Feels that the internet giants should be made aware of their responsibilities so that they delete illegal content or other content that incites hatred as quickly as possible; believes that the Member States should plan for the possibility of bringing criminal prosecutions against digital actors
Amendment 257 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Feels that the internet giants should be made aware of their responsibilities so that they delete illegal content as quickly as possible in line with national legislation; believes that the Member States should plan for the possibility of bringing
Amendment 258 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Feels that the internet giants should be made aware of their responsibilities so that they identify, carefully assess and delete illegal content as quickly as possible; believes that the Member States should plan for the possibility of bringing criminal prosecutions against digital actors who do not take action in response to the spread of illicit messages or messages praising terrorism on their internet platforms; believes that refusal or failure to cooperate on the part of internet platforms which allow such messages to circulate should be considered an act of complicity with praising terrorism and should consequently be punished;
Amendment 259 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9.
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the
Amendment 260 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Feels that the internet giants should be made aware of their responsibilities so that they delete illegal content as quickly as possible; believes that the Member States should plan for the possibility of bringing criminal prosecutions against digital actors who do not take action in response to the spread of illicit messages or messages praising terrorism on their internet platforms; believes that refusal or failure to cooperate on the part of internet platforms which allow such messages to circulate should be considered an act of complicity with praising terrorism and should consequently be punished, stresses the need to create an appropriate legal framework, so that radicalisation and recruitment posts be added to the other electronic crimes;
Amendment 261 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Feels that the internet giants should be made aware of their responsibilities so that
Amendment 262 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Feels that the internet giants should be made aware of their responsibilities so that they block and delete illegal content as quickly as possible; believes that the Member States should plan for the possibility of bringing criminal prosecutions against digital actors who do not take action in response to the spread of illicit messages or messages praising terrorism on their internet platforms; believes that refusal or failure to cooperate on the part of internet platforms which allow such messages to circulate should be considered an act of complicity with praising terrorism and should consequently be punished;
Amendment 263 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Feels that the internet
Amendment 264 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Feels that the internet giants should be
Amendment 265 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Feels that the internet
Amendment 266 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Feels that the internet giants should be made aware of their responsibilities so that they delete illegal content as quickly as possible; believes that the Member States should plan
Amendment 267 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Calls on the competent authorities to ensure that websites that incite hatred are monitored more strictly;
Amendment 268 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 Amendment 269 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Feels, however, that the internet
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the terrorist attacks in Paris, Copenhagen and Tunis in early 2015 highlight the security threat which is posed by the presence and movement of these foreign
Amendment 270 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10.
Amendment 271 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10.
Amendment 272 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10.
Amendment 273 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 Amendment 274 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Feels, however, that the internet is an effective platform for spreading discourse
Amendment 275 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Feels, however, that the internet is an effective platform for spreading discourse opposed to hate speech and praise for terrorism; calls on the digital giants to cooperate with the Member States in order to take part in the spread of prevention messages by organizing campaigns on social media and discussion forums as well as calling for the development of critical thinking and for a process of deradicalisation;
Amendment 276 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10.
Amendment 277 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Feels, however, that the internet is an effective platform for spreading discourse opposed to hate speech and praise for terrorism; calls on the digital giants to cooperate with the Member States and civil society in order to take part in the spread of prevention messages calling for the development of critical thinking and for a process of deradicalisation;
Amendment 278 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Feels, however, that the internet is an effective platform for spreading discourse
Amendment 279 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Feels, however, that the internet is an effective platform for spreading discourse opposed to hate speech and praise for terrorism; calls on the digital giants to cooperate with the Member States in order to work on developing discourse and to take part in the spread of prevention messages calling for the development of critical thinking and for a process of deradicalisation;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the terrorist attacks in Paris, Copenhagen and Tunis in early 2015 highlight the security threat which is posed by the presence and movement of these
Amendment 280 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Feels, however, that the internet is an effective platform for spreading discourse opposed to hate speech and praise for terrorism; c
Amendment 281 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Feels, however, that the internet is an effective platform for spreading discourse opposed to hate speech and praise for Islamist terrorism; calls on the digital giants to cooperate with the Member States in order to take part in the spread of prevention messages calling for the development of critical thinking and for a process of deradicalisation of Islamists;
Amendment 282 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Feels, however, that the internet is an effective platform for spreading discourse opposed to hate speech and praise for terrorism; calls on the digital
Amendment 283 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Feels, however, that the internet is an effective platform for spreading discourse opposed to hate speech and praise for terrorism; calls on the digital giants to cooperate with the Member States and with organisations whose fields of expertise are terrorist deradicalisation or evaluation of hate speeches in order to take part in the spread of prevention messages calling for the development of critical thinking and for a process of deradicalisation;
Amendment 284 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 – subparagraph 1 (new) Believes indeed that, although governments are increasingly relying on censorship and filtering methods to counter online extremism, these measures are not only ineffective and costly but potentially counter-productive;
Amendment 285 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 Amendment 286 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 Amendment 287 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 Amendment 288 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 Amendment 289 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. States that the internet giants, through internet referencing, have the power to promote terrorist radicalisation prevention messages aimed at countering
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the terrorist attacks in Paris, Copenhagen and Tunis in early 2015 highlight the danger to security
Amendment 290 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. States that the major internet
Amendment 291 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. States that the internet
Amendment 292 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. States that
Amendment 293 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. States that the internet giants, through internet referencing, have the power to promote radicalisation prevention messages aimed at countering messages that praise terrorism; feels that
Amendment 294 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. States that the internet giants, through internet referencing, have the power to promote radicalisation prevention messages aimed at countering messages that praise terrorism; feels that it is thus their duty to highlight messages that oppose hate speech and praise for terrorism, thereby making online radicalisation more difficult; believes that the technique of blocking may be circumvented and must therefore be accompanied by the de-indexing of websites inciting terrorism, which makes it possible for these websites not to be shown on the first pages of search engine results, thus considerably reducing the frequency with which the website is visited;
Amendment 295 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. States that the internet giants, through internet referencing, have the power to cooperate with Member States and their respective online counter-terrorism units to promote radicalisation prevention messages aimed at countering messages that praise terrorism; feels that it is thus their duty to highlight messages that oppose hate speech and praise for terrorism, thereby making online radicalisation more difficult;
Amendment 296 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. States that the internet
Amendment 297 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. States that the internet
Amendment 298 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. States that the internet giants, through internet referencing, have the power to promote radicalisation prevention messages aimed at countering messages that praise Islamist terrorism; feels that it is thus their duty to highlight messages that oppose hate speech and praise for Islamist terrorism, thereby making online radicalisation more difficult;
Amendment 299 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. States that the internet
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 1 a (new) - having regard to the European Fundamental Rights Agency EU-MIDIS Data in Focus Report 2: Muslims and survey on Jewish people's experiences and perceptions of hate crime and discrimination in European Union Member States.
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the terrorist attacks in Paris, Copenhagen and Tunis in early 2015 highlight the security threat which is posed by the presence and movement of these foreign fighters and radicalised homestayers in Europe; whereas the European Union has condemned these attacks in the strongest terms and has committed itself to combat terrorism alongside the Member States;
Amendment 300 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 Amendment 301 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 Amendment 302 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Supports the introduction of measures enabling all internet users to flag illegal content circulating on the internet and on social media networks easily and quickly, while respecting basic freedoms and freedom of expression; reminds the important role of journalists who have major responsibility in strengthening democracy and freedom of speech, but should avoid unethical practices and sensationalism;
Amendment 303 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Supports the introduction of measures enabling all internet users to flag illegal content circulating on the internet and on
Amendment 304 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Supports the introduction of measures enabling all internet users to easily and quickly flag illegal content circulating on the internet and on social media networks
Amendment 305 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Supports the introduction of measures enabling all internet users to flag illegal content circulating on the internet and on social media networks easily and quickly, while respecting
Amendment 306 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 Amendment 307 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 Amendment 308 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Feels that every Member State should set up a special unit tasked with flagging ill
Amendment 309 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13.
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the terrorist attacks that have been taking place in Paris, Copenhagen and Tunis
Amendment 310 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 Amendment 311 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Feels that every Member State should set up a special unit tasked with flagging illicit content on the internet and with facilitating the detection and removal of content that does not conform to the host internet platform's charter and rules; proposes that such units could cooperate with
Amendment 312 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Feels that every Member State should set up a special unit tasked with flagging illicit content on the internet and with facilitating the detection and removal of content that does not conform to the host internet platform's charter and rules; proposes that such units could cooperate with a European unit responsible for dealing with flagging; recommends that such unit should also cooperate with civil society organisations active in this field;
Amendment 313 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Feels that every Member State should set up a special unit tasked with flagging illicit content on the internet and with facilitating the detection and removal of content that does not conform to the host internet platform's charter and rules;
Amendment 314 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Feels that every Member State should set up a special unit tasked with flagging illicit content and identifying critical situations on the internet and with facilitating the detection and removal of content that does not conform to the host internet platform's charter and rules; proposes that such units could cooperate with a European unit responsible for dealing with flagging;
Amendment 315 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Feels that every Member State should set up a special unit tasked with flagging illicit content on the internet and with facilitating the detection and removal of content that does not conform t
Amendment 316 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Feels that every Member State should set up a special unit tasked with flagging illicit content on the internet and with facilitating the detection and
Amendment 317 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13.
Amendment 318 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Feels that every Member State should set up a special unit tasked with flagging illicit content on the internet and with facilitating the detection and removal of content that does not conform to the host internet platform's charter and rules;
Amendment 319 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13.
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the terrorist attacks in
Amendment 320 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Feels that every Member State should set up a special unit tasked with flagging
Amendment 321 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Feels that every Member State should set up a special unit tasked with flagging illicit content on the internet and with facilitating the detection and removal of content that does not conform to the host internet platform's charter and rules;
Amendment 322 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 – subparagraph 1 (new) These special units should not become a centralized censorship centre
Amendment 323 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new) 13a. Welcomes the establishment with effect from 1 January 2016 of the European Counter-Terrorism Centre (ECTC), of which the European unit tasked with flagging content will be a part. Stresses the need to provide the financial resources required to deliver the additional tasks conferred on Europol in connection with the establishment of the European Counter-Terrorism Centre. Calls for the European Parliament to be duly involved in the composition of the Centre, its terms of reference, tasks and finance.
Amendment 324 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 Amendment 325 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 Amendment 326 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14.
Amendment 327 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Believes
Amendment 328 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Believes that online radicalisation cannot be stamped out without reinforcing the tools available to the EU to combat cybercrime; recommends that the European Union strengthen the mandate and resources of the European Cybercrime Centre so that it can play an effective role in better protecting European citizens against online threats and detecting the digital processes used by terrorist organisations;
Amendment 329 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Believes that online radicalisation cannot be
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the Islamist terrorist attacks in Paris, Copenhagen and Tunis in early 2015 highlight the security threat which is posed by the presence and movement of these foreign fighters in Europe; whereas the European Union has condemned these attacks in the strongest terms and has committed itself to combat Islamist terrorism alongside the Member States;
Amendment 330 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Believes that online radicalisation cannot be stamped out without reinforcing the tools available to the EU to combat cybercrime; recommends that the
Amendment 331 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Believes that online radicalisation cannot be stamped out without reinforcing the tools available to the EU to combat cybercrime; recommends that the European Union strengthen the mandate of the European Cybercrime Centre so that it can play an effective role in better protecting European citizens against online threats and detecting the digital processes used by
Amendment 332 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Believes that online radicalisation cannot be stamped out without reinforcing the tools available to the EU to combat cybercrime; recommends that that the European Union strengthen the mandate of the European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) particularly by facilitating exchanges between Europol and private sector bodies so that it can play an effective role in better protecting European citizens against online threats and detecting the digital processes used by terrorist organisations; (Given the role played by the internet in radicalisation and as over 80% of ICT infrastructure belongs to the private sector, it would appear essential that Europol and the European Cybercrime Centre should be able to exchange information with the internet giants in order to be able to successfully deliver on their responsibilities.
Amendment 333 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Believes that online radicalisation
Amendment 334 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Believes that online
Amendment 335 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. Observes the very limited scope of that efforts made by Member States in the deployment of counter-discourse, since they lack of legitimacy in the eyes of their targeted public; notes the financial means and the considerable resources of violent extremist speech perpetrators on internet, recommends that the European Commission and the Member States provide civil society organisations with the necessary financial and structural means in order to lead the fight of counter- discourse with efficiency, legitimacy and on the long term.
Amendment 336 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. Urges Member States to make sure that educational programmes on the use of internet exist in every school (primary education through secondary education) aiming at educating and training responsible, critical and law-abiding internet users;
Amendment 337 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. Urges Member States to ensure that academic programmes on the use of the Internet are implemented in schools (both for primary and secondary education), aiming to educate and raise responsible, critical and law-respecful Internet users.
Amendment 338 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 b (new) 14b. Considers that all measures and new policy making on the part of the EU and of the Member States must obey the proportionality principle and be compliant with fundamental rights and EU values and principles; is of the view that judicial checks must be introduced in all new legislation on the matter, especially in areas where this might impact on freedom of expression and freedom of the media;
Amendment 339 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading IV IV. Preventing
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the recent terrorist attacks in Brussels, Paris, Copenhagen and Tunis
Amendment 340 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading IV IV. Preventing radicalisation through education
Amendment 341 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading IV IV. Preventing radicalisation through education, democracy education and integration
Amendment 342 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading IV IV. Preventing
Amendment 343 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading IV IV. Preventing terrorist radicalisation through education and integration
Amendment 344 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading IV IV. Preventing radicalisation through education and
Amendment 345 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15 Stresses that schools and education have an important role to play in preventing radicalisation; recalls the crucial role that schools play in helping to promote integration and develop critical thinking;
Amendment 346 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Stresses that schools and education have an important role to play in preventing radicalisation; recalls the crucial role that schools play in helping to promote integration and develop critical thinking;
Amendment 347 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Stresses that schools and education have an important role to play in
Amendment 348 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Stresses that schools and education have an important role to play in preventing
Amendment 349 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15 Stresses that schools and education have an important role to play in preventing radicalisation; recalls the crucial role that schools play in helping to promote integration and develop critical thinking; calls on the Member States to
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the terrorist attacks in Paris, Copenhagen and Tunis in early 2015 highlight the security threat which is posed by the presence and movement of these foreign fighters in Europe and in the neighbourhood; whereas the European Union has condemned these attacks in the strongest terms and has committed itself to combat terrorism alongside the Member States, inside and outside EU territory;
Amendment 350 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15 Stresses that schools and education have an important role to play in preventing radicalisation; recalls the crucial role that schools play in helping to promote integration and develop critical thinking; considers that it is essential to promote inclusive dialogue between pupils, in order to ensure that they can live alongside each other, with respect and tolerance, and put citizenship and respect for our values into practice daily while in school, which is a place not only for transfer of knowledge but also for socialisation and emancipation; calls on the Member States to investigate the possibility of introducing, where it does not already exist, education on religious issues in schools;
Amendment 351 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Stresses that schools and education
Amendment 352 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Stresses that schools and education have an important role to play in preventing
Amendment 353 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Stresses that schools and education have an important role to play in preventing
Amendment 354 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Stresses that schools and education have an important role to play in preventing radicalisation; recalls the crucial role that schools play in helping to promote integration and develop critical thinking; calls on the Member States to investigate the possibility of introducing, where it does not already exist, education
Amendment 355 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Stresses that schools and education have an important role to play in preventing radicalisation; recalls the crucial role that schools play in helping to promote integration and develop critical thinking; c
Amendment 356 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Stresses that schools and education have an important role to play in preventing radicalisation; recalls the crucial role that schools play in helping to promote democracy education, integration and develop critical thinking; calls on the Member States to investigate the possibility of introducing, where it does not already exist, education
Amendment 357 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Stresses that families together with schools and education have an important role to play in preventing radicalisation; recalls the crucial role that schools play in helping to promote integration and develop critical thinking; calls on the Member States to investigate the possibility of introducing, where it does not already exist, education on religious issues in schools;
Amendment 358 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Stresses that schools and education have an important role to play in preventing radicalisation, prejudices and racism; recalls the crucial role that schools play in helping to promote integration and develop critical thinking; calls on the Member States to investigate the possibility of introducing, where it does not already exist, education on religious issues, philosophical beliefs and human rights in schools;
Amendment 359 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Stresses that schools and education have an important role to play in preventing radicalisation; recalls the crucial role that schools play in helping to promote integration and develop critical thinking
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the terrorist attacks in Paris
Amendment 360 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 a (new) 15a. Highlights the importance of combining de-radicalisation programs such as establishing partnerships with community representatives, investment in social and neighbourhood projects and mentoring schemes dedicated to youths considered at risk of radicalisation;
Amendment 361 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 a (new) 15a. Stresses that discrimination, exclusion and restrictions on freedoms and rights of individuals as well as economic and geographical marginalization (ghettoization) contribute to their experience of alienation and exclusion. Calls therefore Member States to diligently implement EU anti- discrimination instruments (including the Racial Equality Directive 2000/43/EC) and make full use of the European Charter on Fundamental Rights and invites Member States to ratify the European Social Charter;
Amendment 362 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 b (new) 15b. Calls the European Union and Member States to take serious measures to address discrimination, islamophobia and social exclusion and to ensure that citizens from all backgrounds have equal protection of the law and that hate crimes against all groups are taken seriously. Attacks on all communities must be condemned; all citizens need to feel protected by the State.
Amendment 363 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 c (new) 15c. At EU level, stresses that tackling discrimination and social exclusion must be part of a counter-extremism strategy
Amendment 364 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 d (new) 15d. Calls for a strong involvement of the municipalities and local administrations in the development of policies aimed at a more inclusive urban reorganisation of the cities and their suburbs
Amendment 365 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on the
Amendment 366 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on
Amendment 367 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on the
Amendment 368 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on the European Union to carry out a communication campaign to raise the awareness of young people, as well as supervisory staff, as regards issues of radicalisation; stresses that training and awareness-raising campaigns should give priority to early intervention, to protect individuals and avoid any risk of radicalisation; calls on the Member States to introduce specialist training for teaching staff so that they can detect any suspicious changes in behaviour and properly supervise young people who are at risk of being recruited by terrorist organisations;
Amendment 369 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on the European Union to carry out a communication campaign to raise the awareness of young people, as well as supervisory staff, as regards issues of radicalisation, and to seek support from the Member States in order to have access to an effective communication network within them; calls on the Member States to introduce specialist training for teaching staff so that they can detect any suspicious changes in behaviour and properly
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the terrorist attacks in Paris, Copenhagen
Amendment 370 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on the European Union to carry out a communication campaign to raise the awareness of young people, as well as supervisory staff, as regards issues of radicalisation; encouraged to pay attention to the youths and children's media education; calls on the Member States to introduce specialist training for teaching staff so that they can detect any suspicious changes in behaviour and properly supervise young people who are at risk of being recruited by terrorist organisations;
Amendment 371 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on the European Union to carry out a communication campaign to raise the awareness of young people, as well as supervisory staff, as regards
Amendment 372 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on the European Union to carry out a communication campaign to raise the awareness of young people, as well as supervisory staff, as regards issues of radicalisation
Amendment 373 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on the European Union to carry out a communication campaign to raise the awareness of young people, as well as supervisory staff, as regards issues of radicalisation, its causes and mechanisms; calls on the Member States to introduce specialist training for teaching staff so that they can detect any suspicious changes in behaviour and properly supervise young people who are at risk of being recruited by terrorist organisations;
Amendment 374 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on the European Union to carry out a communication campaign to raise the awareness of young people, as well as supervisory staff, as regards issues of radicalisation; calls on the Member States to introduce specialist training for teaching staff so that they can detect any
Amendment 375 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on the European Union to carry out a communication campaign to raise the awareness of young people, as well as supervisory staff, as regards issues of radicalisation; calls on the Member States to introduce specialist training for teaching staff so that they can detect any suspicious changes in behaviour and properly supervise young people who are at risk of being recruited by terrorist organisations; suggests that school counsellors should provide necessary support for pupil targets of anti-Semitic and Islamophobic expressions, which may lead to their isolation from the majority of students, leaving them vulnerable to radical ideas and recruiters;
Amendment 376 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on the European Union to carry out a communication campaign to raise the awareness of young people, as well as supervisory staff, as regards issues of radicalisation; calls on the Member States to improve social inclusion, in particular for young people, and to introduce specialist training for teaching staff so that they can detect any suspicious changes in behaviour and properly supervise young people who are at risk of
Amendment 377 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on the European Union to carry out a communication campaign to raise the awareness of young people, as well as supervisory staff, as regards issues of radicalisation; calls on the Member States to introduce specialist training for teaching staff so that they can detect any suspicious changes in behaviour, identify circles of complicity which amplify the phenomenon of radicalisation through imitation and competition and properly supervise young people who are at risk of being recruited by terrorist organisations;
Amendment 378 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on the European Union to carry out a communication campaign to raise the awareness of young people, as well as supervisory staff, as regards issues of Islamist radicalisation; calls on the Member States to introduce specialist training for teaching staff so that they can detect any suspicious
Amendment 379 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on the European Union to carry out, together with relevant experts such as the RAN, a communication campaign to raise the awareness of young people, as well as supervisory staff, as regards issues of
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Ba. whereas the vast majority of terrorist attacks in EU countries have for years been perpetrated by separatist organizations
Amendment 380 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Calls on the European Union to carry out
Amendment 381 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Calls the Member States to lower the limits on schools to deal with political and social issues as well as discuss the ways of influencing participation; encourages the teaching staff to react terrorism-related activities or issues in totally negative and condemnatory way.
Amendment 382 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Calls the EU to issue guidelines to ensure schools incorporate fundamental rights and democracy in their teaching and practices, and to extend participation of young people in the activities of their schools, to practice real values of citizenship and participation.
Amendment 383 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. points to the opportunities offered to Member States and to media education experts by the 'Creative Europe' programme; notes that the European Union's programmes in the field of education, culture and sport constitute essential pillars of support for the actions taken by Member States to tackle inequalities and prevent marginalisation; stresses the importance of developing new actions to promote European values in education, as part of the European strategic framework for cooperation in education and training; insists among other things on targeted use of the Erasmus+ funding programme to offer significant opportunities for mobility to students and teachers, while prioritising the transmission of civic values;
Amendment 384 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 b (new) 16b. Calls on the Commission to make an effort to extend Erasmus+ and mobility programmes to benefit marginalized groups
Amendment 385 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 c (new) 16c. Calls for more Member State and EU support to youth projects and especially projects promoting cross-community dialogue, social inclusion and employment schemes, and to ensure that EU and national budgets for youth projects are not cut;
Amendment 386 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 d (new) 16d. Calls on the EU and Member States to prioritize youth projects involving youth from different backgrounds and from marginalized areas;
Amendment 387 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17.
Amendment 388 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Stresses that it is vital to engage in dialogue with the various religious communities, especially the Muslim communities in order to help reach a better understanding of the
Amendment 389 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Stresses that it is vital to engage in dialogue with the various religious communities in order to help reach a better understanding of the phenomenon of radicalisation; draws the Member States' attention to the issue of training religious leaders in order to prevent preachers of hate from appearing in places of worship in Europe, and also of training prison chaplains
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Ba. whereas the recruitment of EU citizens and non-EU nationals residing in the EU for terrorism has also links with unemployment, social exclusion, lack of opportunities and poverty; whereas the financial and economic crisis in Europe, which hit with particular intensity certain EU Member States and forced the imposition of harsh austerity plans, did make matters worse throwing thousands into poverty and into a jobless future;
Amendment 390 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Stresses that it is vital to engage in dialogue with the various religious communities in order to help reach a better understanding of
Amendment 391 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Stresses that it is vital to engage in dialogue with the various cultural- religious communities in order to help reach a better understanding of the phenomenon of
Amendment 392 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Stresses that it is vital to engage in dialogue with
Amendment 393 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17.
Amendment 394 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Stresses that it is vital to engage in dialogue with the various religious communities
Amendment 395 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Stresses that it is vital to engage in dialogue with the various religious communities in order to help reach a better understanding of the phenomenon of radicalisation; draws the Member States’ attention to the issue of training religious leaders – which ought, where possible, to take place in Europe – in order to prevent preachers of hate from appearing in places of worship in Europe, and also of training prison chaplains, particularly when they are around prisoners deemed to be radicalised;
Amendment 396 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Stresses that it is vital to engage in critical dialogue with the various religious communities, leaders and experts in order to help reach a better understanding of the phenomenon of radicalisation; draws
Amendment 397 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Stresses that it is vital to engage in dialogue with the various religious communities in order to help reach a better understanding of the phenomenon of radicalisation; draws the Member States' attention to the issue of training religious leaders in order to prevent preachers of hate from appearing in places of worship in Europe, and also of training prison chaplains, particularly when they are around prisoners deemed to be radicalised; Calls on the Member States to set up a joint list of hate preachers from third countries, based on a set of criteria, in order to prevent them from entering the European Union on a Schengen Visa;
Amendment 398 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Stresses that it is vital to engage in dialogue with the various religious communities in order to help reach a better understanding of the phenomenon of radicalisation; draws the Member States’ attention to the issue of training religious leaders in order to prevent Islamist preachers of hate from appearing in places of worship in Europe, and also of training prison chaplains, particularly when they are around prisoners deemed to be radicalised;
Amendment 399 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Stresses that it is vital to engage in dialogue with the various religious communities in order to help reach a better understanding of the phenomenon of radicalisation; draws the Member States’ attention to the issue of training religious leaders in order to prevent preachers of hate from appearing in places of worship in Europe, and also of training
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 1 b (new) - having regard to the resolution adopted by the United Nations Security Council on 8 October 2004 concerning Threats to International Peace and Security Caused by Terrorism
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Ba. whereas combating radicalisation cannot be limited to Islamic radicalisation; whereas religious radicalisation and violent extremism also affect the entire African continent; whereas political radicalisation also affected Europe in 2011, in Norway with the attacks perpetrated by Anders Behring Breivik;
Amendment 400 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Stresses that it is vital to engage in
Amendment 401 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Stresses that it is vital to engage in dialogue with the various religious communities in order to help reach a better understanding of the phenomenon of radicalisation; draws the Member States'
Amendment 402 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 Stresses that it is vital to engage in dialogue with the various religious communities in order to help reach a better understanding of the phenomenon of radicalisation; draws the Member States’ attention to the issue of training religious leaders in order to prevent preachers of hate from appearing in places of worship in Europe, and also of training prison chaplains, particularly when they are around prisoners deemed to be radicalised; proposes to make the establishment of places of religious worship subject to the formal signature of a republican charter which would confirm in particular respect for gender equality, the absolute primacy of the rule of law in the public domain, the obligation to preach only in the language of the host country, freedom of religion including the freedom to change religion and the prohibition of foreign funding.
Amendment 403 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Draws positive attention to the example of certain Member States, which have acted against the problem of the funding of religious communities by third parties from outside the European Union by banning such foreign funding and recommends that this example be followed by Member States which have not yet taken such measures;
Amendment 404 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Stresses the importance of identifying the root causes of radicalisation, that are not always religious; calls on the Member States to work for more effective integration policies, to ensure a better inclusion in the labour market for young people, and to promote a culture of tolerance and respect among different communities and freedom of religion.
Amendment 405 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Encourages permanent assistance to be maintained for immigrants from Africa and the Middle East in refugee camps within the EU and monitoring of the situation in such camps in order to prevent the radicalisation of sentiments among recently arrived refugees;
Amendment 406 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Therefore, cultural-religious communities should be involved in the development of prevention policies against violent extremism as well as other policies affecting them;
Amendment 407 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 b (new) 17b. Recalls that social inclusion and non-discrimination programmes should not be linked to funding/institutions involved in surveillance/counter- terrorism/disengagement activities. Imams, religious leaders, social workers, educators, youth educators, sport educators, or health professionals should not become agents of surveillance.
Amendment 408 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Highlights the crucial importance of making
Amendment 409 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Highlights the crucial importance of making all actors aware of their responsibility to prevent radicalisation,
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Ca. whereas violent far-right extremism, which has led to tragic events such as the attacks in Norway on 22 July 2011, is a growing danger across Europe and is the consequence of the increasing normalisation of xenophobic and islamophobic political discourses; whereas, precisely, radicalisation is a wide-ranging phenomenon that concerns all terrorist motivations, be it political, social, ethnic or religious;
Amendment 410 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Highlights the crucial importance of making all actors aware of their responsibility to prevent
Amendment 411 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Highlights the crucial importance of
Amendment 412 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Highlights the crucial importance of making all actors aware of their responsibility to prevent radicalisation, whether at local, national, European or international level; encourages the establishment of close cooperation between all civil society actors, including national and local platforms for cooperation between actors on the ground, such as associations, NGOs and families of victims of terrorism; calls, in this regard, for the introduction of training adapted for the actors on the ground dealing with potentially radicalised European citizens;
Amendment 413 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Highlights the crucial importance of making all actors aware of their responsibility to prevent radicalisation, whether at local, national, European or international level; encourages the establishment of close cooperation between all civil society actors, including national and local platforms for cooperation between actors on the ground, such as associations, NGOs and
Amendment 414 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Highlights the crucial importance of making all actors aware of the
Amendment 415 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Highlights the crucial importance of making all actors aware of their responsibility to prevent radicalisation, whether at local, national, European or international level; encourages the establishment of close cooperation between all civil society actors, including national and local platforms for cooperation between actors on the ground, such as associations, NGOs and families of victims; calls, in this regard, for the introduction of training adapted for the actors on the ground dealing with potentially radicalised European citizens; Public authorities such as the social services and legal authorities have a particular responsibility to act in accordance with fundamental rights to prevent structures in society leading to conflict and radicalization.;
Amendment 416 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Highlights the crucial importance of making all actors aware of their responsibility to prevent Islamist radicalisation, whether at local, national, European or international level; encourages the establishment of close cooperation between all civil society actors, including national and local platforms for cooperation between actors on the ground, such as associations, NGOs and families of victims; calls, in this regard, for the introduction of training adapted for the actors on the ground dealing with potentially radicalised European citizens;
Amendment 417 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Highlights the crucial importance of making all actors aware of their responsibility to prevent radicalisation, whether at local, national, European or international level; encourages the establishment of close cooperation between all civil society actors, including national and local platforms for cooperation between actors on the ground, such as associations, NGOs and families of victims; calls, in this regard, for the introduction of training adapted for the actors on the ground
Amendment 418 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 a (new) 18a. Calls for the EU to include the issue of terrorist radicalisation in the training provided by CEPOL
Amendment 419 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 a (new) 18a. Stresses the importance of the Member States investing in psychological, social welfare and legal support programmes for families of radicalised European citizens, to prevent other family members becoming radicalised, in particular future generations. Insists on an increased role for the family as a possible facilitator in the deradicalisation process;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B b (new) Bb. whereas violent far-right extremism has led to tragic events such as the attacks in Norway on 22 July 2011 and is a growing danger across Europe and the consequence of the increasing legitimisation of xenophobic and islamophobic political discourses.
Amendment 420 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Feels that
Amendment 421 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Feels that those local actors have a crucial role to play in the development of projects adapted to their towns or organisations, in addition to their role as an integrating factor for those European citizens who feel at odds with society and tempted by Islamist radicalisation; feels that the Member States should support the establishment of structures facilitating, in particular, the supervision of young people, as well as exchanges with families, schools, hospitals, universities and so on;
Amendment 422 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19.
Amendment 423 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19.
Amendment 424 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Feels that those local actors have a crucial role to play in the development of projects adapted to their towns or organisations, in addition to their role as an integrating factor for
Amendment 425 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Feels that
Amendment 426 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Feels that those local actors have a crucial role to play in the development of
Amendment 427 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Feels that those local actors have a crucial role to play in the development of projects adapted to their towns or organisations, in addition to their role as an integrating factor for those European citizens who feel at odds with society and tempted by radicalisation; feels that the Member States should further promote social inclusion and support the establishment of structures facilitating, in particular, the
Amendment 428 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Feels that those local actors and structures such as families, schools, hospitals and universities, have a crucial role to play in the development of projects adapted to their towns or organisations, in addition to their role as an integrating factor for those European citizens who feel at odds with society and tempted by radicalisation;
Amendment 429 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Feels that
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B c (new) Bc. Given the resurgence of far right vigilante groups, with youth from France, Spain, Serbia, Italy and Sweden, travelling to Ukraine to fight with fascist groups alongside Russia.
Amendment 430 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Feels that those local actors have a crucial role to play in the development of projects adapted to their towns or organisations, in addition to their role as an integrating factor for those European citizens who feel at odds with society and tempted by terrorist radicalisation; feels that the Member States should support the establishment of structures facilitating, in particular, the supervision of young people, as well as exchanges with families, schools, hospitals, universities and so on; reminds that these measures can only be implemented through long- term social investment programmes; notes that such associations and organisations, which do not bear the mark of governments, sometimes achieve better results in reintegrating citizens who are on the path towards radicalisation into society;
Amendment 431 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 a (new) 19a. Suggests that Member States examine the idea of including mentors in the process to deradicalise EU citizens who have returned from fighting for terrorist organisations, to help support them in their reintegration into society;
Amendment 432 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 a (new) 19a. Calls on the Member States to place particular emphasis on supporting centres of excellence that encourage group activities, promote socio-cultural values and interculturality, and provide professional training for young people from deprived socio-cultural backgrounds and impoverished areas, who are extremely vulnerable and thus at greater risk of becoming radicalised. Stresses the importance of these centres of excellence being accessible not only to young people from the specific areas targeted, but to all those in the locality, in order to promote integration of young people from different backgrounds. This will help to prevent radicalisation;
Amendment 433 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 Amendment 434 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 Amendment 435 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Considers it vital t
Amendment 436 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Considers it vital to set up a
Amendment 437 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Considers it vital to set up an alert system in each Member State which would allow families and community members to get support and to easily and swiftly flag the development of radical behaviour or a European citizen's departure to join a terrorist organisation to the appropriate authority;
Amendment 438 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Considers it vital to set up an alert system in each Member State which would allow families and community members to easily and swiftly flag the development of radical behaviour or a European citizen's departure to join a terrorist organisation or a military formation;
Amendment 439 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Considers it vital to set up an alert system in each Member State which would allow families and community members to easily and swiftly flag the development of
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Ba. whereas the European Union and its Member States have a responsibility and duty to protect European citizens while guaranteeing that their fundamental rights and individual freedoms are respected in the development and implementation of security policies;
Amendment 440 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Considers it vital to set up an alert system in each Member State which would allow families and community members to easily and swiftly flag the development of radical behaviour or a European citizen's departure to join a terrorist organisation; notes that in this regard, "hotlines" have been successful in this endeavour; and are encouraging the reporting of persons amongst friends and families suspected of being radicalised; and asks that Member States look into the possibility of establishing such a system;
Amendment 441 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Considers it vital to set up an alert system in each Member State which would allow families and community members to easily and swiftly flag the development of
Amendment 442 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Considers it vital to set up an alert system in each Member State which would allow families and community members to easily and swiftly flag the development of radical behaviour
Amendment 443 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Considers it vital to set up a
Amendment 444 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Reminds the importance of the social inclusion of all European citizens and residents, whatever their religion, nationality, racial or ethnic origin, recalls that the rise of Islamophobia in the European Union contributes to the exclusion of Muslim communities. Islamophobia in Europe is in turn manipulated by organisations such as Daesh for propaganda and recruitment; recommends therefore the adoption a European framework for the adoption of national strategies to combat Islamophobia, in order to tackle discrimination that hinders access to education, employment and housing.
Amendment 445 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Calls on the Member States to fight socio-economic factors that contribute to radicalisation such as social exclusion, unemployment, discrimination and a general sense of exclusion from society; stresses however that socio-economic factors alone cannot explain radicalisation
Amendment 446 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. supports the formation of support and counselling centres, which can be contacted by people fearing the radicalization of relatives or friends;
Amendment 447 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Highlights the importance of including the testimony of victims of islamist terrorism in public communication policies, as it would counter the impact of recruitment propaganda spread by terrorist organisations via the Internet.
Amendment 448 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Acknowledges that special attention should be given to vulnerable position of young women of religion as they are often targets of assault for their outwards expression of their culture and religion; recognizes that a growing number of young European women are being radicalized and recruited by terrorist groups and to that end we call on the Commission to support widespread programmes that aim to engage young women in their endeavours for greater equality and provide support networks through which they can safely have their voices heard and strive to generate secure and hopeful environment; further calls on the Commission to support programs that seek participation and understanding of religion's position on women through education and civic contribution and to work and support religious groups that have credibility to bring about change in their communities;
Amendment 449 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Stresses that recent research reports point to the increasing number of women who have been radicalised and recruited by terrorist organisations and provide evidence of their role in violent extremism; considers that the EU and Member States should take gender into account at least to some extent in developing strategies for prevention of radicalisation;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Ba. Whereas the terrorist threat is significant in the European Union, particularly in the countries that have been or are still militarily engaged in overseas operations in the Middle East and Africa
Amendment 450 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Deplores all forms of discrimination and violence motivated by racism, xenophobia, or intolerance of a religion, belief, or faith; condemns the recent increase in hate incidents and crimes, in particular with regard to Jewish and Muslim citizens, including online; considers that combating racism, prejudice and stereotypes and promoting tolerance make an essential contribution to the prevention of radicalisation: invites the European Union and its Member States to protect freedom of expression, thought, conscience and fundamental rights within their territory;
Amendment 451 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 b (new) 20b. Calls therefore the Commission to verify the application of the Council Framework Decision 2008/913/JHA of 28 November 2008 on combating certain forms and expressions of racism and xenophobia by means of criminal law in the Member States
Amendment 452 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 b (new) 20b. considers that a feeling or experience of marginalisation and discrimination can contribute to radicalisation; urges the EU and the Member States to mainstream social inclusion and non-discrimination measures in their strategies for prevention of radicalisation;
Amendment 453 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading V V. Stepping up the exchange of information on
Amendment 454 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading V V. Stepping up the exchange of information on
Amendment 455 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading V V. Stepping up the exchange of information on
Amendment 456 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 Amendment 457 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 Amendment 458 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 Amendment 459 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B d (new) Bd. whereas, according to Europol in 2013 there were 152 terrorist attacks in the EU. Two of them were "religiously motivated." 84 were motivated by ethno- nationalist or separatist beliefs. In 2012, there were 219 terrorist attacks in EU countries, six of them were "religiously motivated."
Amendment 460 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21.
Amendment 461 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21.
Amendment 462 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21.
Amendment 463 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Reiterates its desire to see the so-called
Amendment 464 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Reiterates its desire to see the so-called ‘EU PNR’ directive swiftly adopted before the end of 2015 in order to enable the movements of European citizens likely to adopt a terrorist ideology to be tracked; recalls, however, that the EU PNR , as well as the API, will not be enough to prevent the recruitment of European citizens by terrorist organisations;
Amendment 465 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Reiterates its desire to see the so-called ‘EU PNR' directive swiftly adopted before the end of 2015 in order to enable the movements of European citizens likely to adopt a terrorist ideology to be tracked; recalls, however, that the EU PNR
Amendment 466 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Reiterates its desire to see the so-called ‘EU PNR’ directive swiftly adopted before the end of 2015 in order to enable the movements of
Amendment 467 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Reiterates its desire to see the so-called ‘EU PNR’ directive swiftly adopted before the end of 2015 in order to enable the movements of European citizens
Amendment 468 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 a (new) 21a. Calls on the Commission to step up EU's expertise on preventing radicalisation by establishing a European network that incorporates the information provided by the Radicalisation Awareness Network (RAN) and the Policy Planner's Network on Polarisation and Radicalisation (PPN) and the information coming from experts specialised in a large array of disciplines across social sciences;
Amendment 469 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 a (new) 21a. Recalls the "Data Retention" judgment (Joined Cases C-293/12 and C- 594/12) where the European Court of Justice found that an act of EU legislature had exceeded the limits imposed by compliance with the principle of proportionality in the light of Articles 7, 8 and 52(1) of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H b (new) Hb. whereas terrorist radicalisation within the Union must not be perceived as being systemically linked to religious considerations;
Amendment 470 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Insists on the absolute necessity of stepping up the exchange of information between the law enforcement authorities in the Member States, coordinated by Europol, in particular through improved use of existing databases such as the SIS and VIS; stresses that stepping up the exchange of information between law enforcement authorities will
Amendment 471 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Insists on the absolute necessity of stepping up the effective exchange of information between the law enforcement authorities in the Member States; stresses that stepping up the exchange of information between law enforcement authorities will also entail
Amendment 472 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Insists on the absolute necessity of stepping up the exchange of information between the law enforcement authorities in the Member States; stresses that stepping up the exchange of information between law enforcement authorities will also entail reinforcing the role of European Union agencies, such as Europol
Amendment 473 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Insists on the absolute necessity of stepping up the exchange of information between the law enforcement authorities in the Member States; stresses that stepping up the exchange of information between law enforcement authorities will also entail reinforcing the role of European Union agencies, such as Europol
Amendment 474 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Insists on the absolute necessity of stepping up the expedient and effective exchange of information between the law enforcement authorities in the Member States; stresses that stepping up the exchange of information between law enforcement authorities will also entail reinforcing the role of European Union agencies, such as Europol and Eurojust;
Amendment 475 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Insists on the absolute necessity of stepping up the exchange of information between the
Amendment 476 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Insists on the absolute necessity of stepping up the exchange of relevant information between the law enforcement authorities in the Member States and the relevant EU agencies, subject to the appropriate data protection and privacy safeguards; stresses that stepping up the exchange of information between law enforcement authorities will also entail reinforcing the role of European Union agencies, such as Europol and Eurojust;
Amendment 477 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Insists on the absolute necessity of stepping up the exchange of information between the law enforcement authorities in the Member States; stresses that stepping up the exchange of information between law enforcement authorities will also entail reinforcing the role of European Union agencies, such as Europol and Eurojust; highlights in this regard the importance of Europol’s secure information exchange network application (SIENA);
Amendment 478 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Insists on the absolute necessity of stepping up the exchange of information between the law enforcement authorities
Amendment 479 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Insists on the absolute necessity of stepping up the exchange of information between the law enforcement authorities in the Member States and between Member States and the relevant EU agencies and structures; stresses that stepping up the exchange of information between law enforcement authorities will also entail reinforcing the role of European Union
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas combating terrorism and
Amendment 480 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Insists on the absolute necessity of stepping up the exchange of information between the law enforcement authorities and intelligence agencies authorities in the Member States; stresses that stepping up the exchange of information between law enforcement authorities will also entail reinforcing the role of European Union agencies, such as Europol and Eurojust;
Amendment 481 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Insists on the
Amendment 482 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Insists on the absolute necessity of stepping up the efficient exchange of information between the law enforcement authorities in the Member States; stresses that stepping up the efficient exchange of information between law enforcement authorities will also entail
Amendment 483 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Stresses that improved cooperation between the Member States aimed at countering the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens is also characterised by intensive exchanges between the judicial authorities;
Amendment 484 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Stresses that
Amendment 485 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Stresses that improved cooperation between the Member States aimed at countering
Amendment 486 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Stresses that improved cooperation between the Member States aimed at countering the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens is also characterised by intensive exchanges between the judicial authorities; Notes that better reporting at European level on the criminal records of European citizens at risk of being radicalised would help speed up their detection and make it easier for them to be properly monitored, either when they leave or when they return; encourages, therefore, the reform of the ECRIS system, underlines that fundamental rights, and in particular Article 8 on the protection of personal data, should be respected when exchanging information;
Amendment 487 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Stresses that improved cooperation between the Member States aimed at countering the radicalisation and
Amendment 488 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Stresses that improved cooperation between the Member States aimed at countering the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens is also characterised by intensive exchanges and cooperation between the judicial authorities and with Eurojust; Notes that better reporting at European level on the criminal records of European citizens at risk of being radicalised would help speed up their detection and make it easier for them to be properly monitored, either when they leave or when they return; encourages, therefore, the reform and better use of the ECRIS system; urges the Commission to assess the feasibility and added value of establishing EPRIS;
Amendment 489 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Stresses that improved cooperation between the Member States aimed at countering the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens is also characterised by intensive exchanges between the judicial authorities; Notes that better reporting at European level on the criminal records of European citizens at risk of being radicalised would help speed up their detection and make it easier for them to be properly monitored, either when they leave or when they return; encourages, therefore, the reform of the ECRIS system; calls for full use of Eurojust in this respect;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas combating terrorism and preventing the
Amendment 490 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Stresses that improved cooperation between the Member States aimed at countering the
Amendment 491 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading VI VI. Strengthening deterrents against
Amendment 492 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading VI VI. Strengthening deterrents against
Amendment 493 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading VI VI. Strengthening deterrents against terrorist radicalisation
Amendment 494 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 Amendment 495 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24.
Amendment 496 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Is convinced that the measures aimed at preventing the radicalisation of European citizens and their recruitment by terrorist organisations will not be fully effective until they are accompanied by an effective and dissuasive range of criminal justice measures;
Amendment 497 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24.
Amendment 498 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Is convinced that the measures aimed at preventing the radicalisation of European citizens and their recruitment by terrorist organisations will not be
Amendment 499 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Is convinced that the measures aimed at preventing the radicalisation of European
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 1 c (new) - having Regard to the European Court of Justice rulings C-373/13 H. T. v Land Baden-Württemberg and Joined Cases C- 57/09 and C-101/09 Bundesrepublik Deutschland v B and D;
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas combating terrorism and preventing the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens by
Amendment 500 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Is convinced that the measures aimed at preventing the radicalisation of European citizens and their recruitment by terrorist organisations will not be fully effective until they are accompanied by a
Amendment 501 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Is convinced that the measures aimed at preventing the radicalisation of European citizens and their recruitment by
Amendment 502 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 a (new) 24a. Believes that the sanction providing the most effective deterrent is the revocation of EU citizenship where it can be proved that the person in question has fought for a terrorist unit in an armed conflict; notes in this regard that certain Member States have entrenched such measures in their citizenship law and recommends that this example be followed by Member States which have not yet taken such measures;
Amendment 503 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 a (new) 24a. Considers that the EU and Member States should take measures to ensure that judges and prosecutors are adequately and continuously trained on terrorism-related crimes;
Amendment 504 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 a (new) 24a. All EU and national measures aimed at preventing the spread of violent extremism of European citizens and their recruitment by terrorist organisations should respect EU Fundamental rights and the relevant case law by the European Court of Justice and European Court of Human Rights including: the principle of presumption of innocence, the principle legal certainty, the right to a fair and impartial trial, the right to appeal and the principle of non-discrimination
Amendment 505 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 b (new) 24b. Calls for reinforced capacities for Eurojust's Coordination Centre, which should play a critical role in promoting joint action of Members judicial authorities in the collection of evidence and enhance effectiveness of prosecutions of crimes related to terrorism; is, in this regard, of the view that more use should be made of the Joint Investigation Teams instrument, both among Member States and between Member States and third countries with which Eurojust has established cooperation agreements;
Amendment 506 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 b (new) 24b. All EU and national policies aimed at preventing the spread of violent extremism of European citizens and their recruitment by terrorist organisations should be fully compliant with States' other human rights obligations, including in particular respect for freedom of expression, freedom of movement, the prohibition of arbitrary arrest or detention, the principle of non- refoulement, and should include accountability mechanisms to protect individuals against abusive application of such policies and to ensure the right to an effective remedy against violations.
Amendment 507 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25.
Amendment 508 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Believes that criminalising terrorist acts carried out by
Amendment 509 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Believes that
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas combating terrorism and preventing the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens by terrorist organisations still falls essentially within the sphere of competence of the Member States, but whereas a concerted European approach is necessary
Amendment 510 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Believes that criminalising terrorist acts carried out by foreign fighters requires the collection of evidence in third countries to be possible; calls, therefore, on the European Union to work on establishing judicial and law enforcement cooperation agreements with third countries in order to facilitate such processes;
Amendment 511 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Believes that criminalising terrorist acts carried out by
Amendment 512 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Believes that criminalising terrorist acts carried out by foreign fighters requires the collection of evidence in third countries to be possible in full compliance with fundamental rights 2a; calls, therefore, on the European Union to work on establishing judicial cooperation agreements with third countries in order to facilitate such processes
Amendment 513 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Believes that criminalising terrorist acts carried out by
Amendment 514 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 a (new) 25a. Encourages, therefore, the establishment of cooperation agreements between Eurojust with third countries, as those already established with the USA, Norway and Switzerland, stressing, nevertheless, the need to ensure full compliance with EU data protection and privacy rules; points out that priority to establish these agreements should be given to countries that are also particularly hit by terrorism, such as MENA countries; additionally, is of the view that the deployment of Eurojust liaison prosecutors in the relevant countries, namely in the southern neighbourhood, would foster more exchange of information and enable better cooperation to effectively fight terrorism;
Amendment 515 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 a (new) 25a. Believes that criminalising terrorist acts carried out by foreign fighters requires the collection of evidence in third countries to be possible; Recalls that judicial cooperation agreements with third countries can only be reached with countries which respect Fundamental Human Rights, which exclude torture, extraordinary renditions and death penalty in their judicial orders ; calls, therefore, on the European Union to work on establishing judicial cooperation agreements following EU or higher fundamental rights standards and guarantees with third countries in order to facilitate such processes;
Amendment 516 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 a (new) 25a. Asks of the Commission an analysis of the interpretative framing displayed by terrorist organizations such as Daesh so as to develop a strategic communication policy aimed at countering any attempt to establish a public accounting presenting the use of violence as something completely legitimate;
Amendment 517 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 b (new) 25b. This includes the obligation not to share intelligence or other information where there is a real risk that it may directly or indirectly lead to violation of international human rights law, or has or may have been directly or indirectly obtained in violation of the same human rights law, including the absolute prohibition on torture and other ill- treatment and the right to privacy;
Amendment 518 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 b (new) 25b. Asks for the promotion of style manuals by public media aimed at reflecting and avoiding the acceptance of the interpretative framing and keywords used by terrorist organizations in their aim of public manipulation;
Amendment 519 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading VII VII. Preventing
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas combating terrorism and preventing the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens by
Amendment 520 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading VII VII. Preventing the departure and anticipating the return of
Amendment 521 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading VII VII. Preventing the departure and anticipating the return of radicalised European citizens recruited by terrorist organizations
Amendment 522 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading VII VII. Preventing the
Amendment 523 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Reiterates its belief that
Amendment 524 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Reiterates its belief that the
Amendment 525 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26.
Amendment 526 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Reiterates its belief that the European Union must step up its e
Amendment 527 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Reiterates its belief that the European Union must
Amendment 528 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Reiterates its belief that the European Union must step up its external border controls as a matter of urgency
Amendment 529 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Reiterates its belief that the
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas combating terrorism and preventing the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens by terrorist organisations still falls essentially within the sphere of competence of the Member States, but whereas a concerted European approach is necessary
Amendment 530 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Reiterates its belief that the European Union
Amendment 531 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Reiterates its belief that the European Union must step up its external border controls as a matter of urgency; stresses that it will be impossible to effectively track the departures or arrivals of European citizens unless mandatory and systematic controls are introduced on the European Union's external borders; states that, to this end, one of the European Union's priorities must be reforming the Schengen Code; stresses, however, that such a reform should not jeopardise the free movement of persons who benefit from it within the EU;
Amendment 532 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Reiterates its belief that the European Union must step up its external border controls as a matter of urgency and that the Member States must also be able to guard and control the internal borders; stresses that it will be impossible to effectively track the departures or arrivals of European citizens unless mandatory and systematic controls are introduced on the European Union’s external borders; states that, to this end, one of the European Union’s priorities must be re
Amendment 533 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Reiterates its belief that the European Union must step up its external border controls as a matter of urgency; stresses that it will be impossible to effectively track
Amendment 534 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Reiterates its belief that the European Union must step up its external border controls as a matter of urgency; stresses that it will be impossible to effectively track the departures or arrivals of European citizens unless mandatory and systematic controls are introduced on the European Union's external borders; states that, to this end, one of the European Union's priorities must be reforming the Schengen Code and in adopting the Smart Borders Package;
Amendment 535 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Reiterates its belief that the European Union must step up its external border controls as a matter of urgency; stresses that it will be impossible to effectively track the departures or arrivals of European citizens
Amendment 536 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Reiterates its
Amendment 537 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Reiterates its belief that the European Union must step up its external border controls as a matter of urgency; stresses that it will be impossible to effectively track the departures or arrivals of European citizens
Amendment 538 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Reiterates its belief that the European Union must step up its external and internal border controls as a matter of urgency; stresses that it will be impossible to effectively track the departures or arrivals of European citizens unless mandatory and systematic controls are introduced on the European Union’s external borders; states that, to this end, one of the European Union’s priorities must be reforming the Schengen Code; as a priority, this reform should enable Member States, in the event of a threat to internal security, to re-establish fixed controls at national borders, in a rigorous, flexible, random and non- systematic manner, not interfering with people's movements but exercising a significant dissuasive effect on illegal immigrants, terrorists, traffickers and other criminal networks;
Amendment 539 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 a (new) 26a. Underlines the crucial role of cross- border police cooperation in border management for the prevention of the departure and the anticipation of the return of radicalized European citizens; calls therefore on the European Union to ensure law enforcement authorities receive the necessary support, training and resources through Union bodies such as CEPOL and Europol to fulfil their role and mandate effectively;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas combating terrorism and preventing the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens by terrorist organisations still falls essentially within the sphere of competence of the Member States, but whereas a concerted European approach is necessary to
Amendment 540 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 a (new) 26a. Draws attention in this regard to the key significance of Turkey as a transit country for European Union citizens intending to join terrorist organisations operating in Iraq and Syria and encourages closer cooperation between the EU and Turkey regarding the tightening of borders;
Amendment 541 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 a (new) 26a. Believes that measures implemented to tackle the spread of violent extremism must not be used in order to limit immigration. Additional controls at external borders, as agreed by Member States, should not lead to racial or ethnic profiling.
Amendment 542 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 a (new) 26a. Invites Member States to give their border guards systematic access to the Europol information system which may contain information on people suspected of terrorism, foreign fighters and preachers of hate.
Amendment 543 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Calls on Member States to share good practices
Amendment 544 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Calls on Member States to share good practices in regard to exit checks on
Amendment 545 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Calls on Member States to share good practices in regard to exit checks on radicalised EU citizens and how to manage the return of citizens who have taken part in terrorist activities in conflict theatres abroad;
Amendment 546 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Calls on Member States to share good practices in regard to exit checks on
Amendment 547 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Calls on Member States to share good practices in regard to exit checks on radicalised EU citizens and how to manage the return of citizens who have taken part in terrorist activities in conflict theatres abroad;
Amendment 548 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Calls on Member States to share good practices in regard to exit checks on
Amendment 549 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Calls on Member States to share good practices in regard to exit checks on radicalised EU citizens and foreigners living in the EU recruited by terrorist organizations, and how to manage the return of citizens who have taken part in terrorist activities
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas combating Islamist terrorism and preventing the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens by
Amendment 550 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Calls on Member States to share good practices in regard to exit checks on radicalised EU citizens and how to manage the return of citizens who have taken part in terrorist activities in conflict theatres abroad; supports in particular Member States confiscating the passports of EU citizens planning to join terrorist organisations; stresses however that this kind of measures must always respect the principle of proportionality because they restricts an individual's fundamental rights;
Amendment 551 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Calls on Member States to share good practices in regard to exit checks on radicalised EU citizens and how to manage the return of citizens who have taken part in terrorist activities in conflict
Amendment 552 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Calls on Member States to share good practices in regard to exit checks on radicalised EU citizens and how to manage the return of citizens who have taken part in terrorist activities in conflict theatres abroad; supports in particular Member States confiscating the passports of EU citizens planning to join terrorist organisations; also supports the implementation of criminal sanctions for foreign fighters on their return to Europe;
Amendment 553 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 a (new) 27a. Underlines that the confiscation by Member States of the passports of citizens suspected of planning to join terrorists organizations contradicts the right to leave one's country as the freedom of movement, and thus must only be implemented for specific and legitimate reasons, and not in the case of general suspicion
Amendment 554 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 a (new) 27a. Stresses the importance of implementing a specialised European training programme for those working in the justice system, to raise their awareness of the different forms of radicalisation.
Amendment 555 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 a (new) 27a. Feels that each Member State must be prepared to support the process of deradicalisation in young people, by means of a specific project created expressly for the individual by a network of professionals specialising in the rehabilitation of radicals. The programme must include continuous monitoring by psychologists and analysis of how the deradicalisation process is progressing, but at the same time it must help the young person to become involved in socially useful activities which will help to promote his or her integration into society;
Amendment 556 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 Amendment 557 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. Reiterates that making good use of existing instruments such as the SIS and VIS systems constitutes the first step in stepping up external border security in order to identify EU citizens who may be leaving for conflict zones; stresses the importance of providing law enforcement authorities with increased resources and adequate training to respond to the growing pressure;
Amendment 558 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. Reiterates that making good use of existing instruments such as the SIS and VIS systems constitutes the first step in stepping up external border security in
Amendment 559 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. Reiterates that making good use of existing instruments such as the SIS and VIS systems constitutes the first step in stepping up external border security in order to identify EU citizens
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas combating terrorism and preventing the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens by terrorist organisations still falls essentially within the sphere of competence of the Member States, but whereas a concerted European approach is necessary to harmonise the legislation that applies in an area where European citizens are free to move and to make prevention and counterterrorism effective;
Amendment 560 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. Reiterates that making good use of existing instruments such as the SIS and VIS systems constitutes the first step in stepping up external border security in order to identify EU citizens who may be leaving for conflict zones; these existing instruments should also be used set up a list, based on a set of criteria, in order to prevent hate preachers and extremist recruiters from entering the European Union;
Amendment 561 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28
Amendment 562 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. Reiterates that making good use of existing instruments such as the EU's SIS and VIS systems, Interpol's SLTD system, and Europol's Focal Point TRAVELLERS constitutes the first step in stepping up external border security in order to identify EU citizens who may be leaving for
Amendment 563 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. Reiterates that making good use of existing instruments such as the SIS and VIS systems constitutes the first step in stepping up external border security in order to identify EU citizens who may be leaving for
Amendment 564 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 a (new) 28a. Recognizes that the principal of parental authorisation is applied inconsistently across the EU; calls on the Commission to adopt an appropriate measures for mandatory parental permit for minors leaving the territory of their Member States of residence;
Amendment 565 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 a (new) 28a. Invites the Member States to ensure effective monitoring , particularly psychological, of foreign fighters on their return to Europe;
Amendment 566 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 a (new) 28a. Is seriously convinced that any policy making in the field of terrorism and radicalisation needs to pool together the expertise and assets of the internal and external dimensions of EU policy; believes, in this regard, that it is in this holistic approach that an adequate response may be drawn to fight terrorism and terrorist recruitment inside the EU and in its neighbourhood; urges therefore the Commission and the EEAS, under the leadership and guidance of both the HR/VP and the First Vice-President of the Commission, with the support of the Anti-Terrorism Coordinator, to work together in designing a policy approach that effectively combines the tools of social policy (including employment, integration and anti-discrimination), humanitarian aid, development, conflict resolution, crisis management, trade, energy and any other policy area that might have an internal-external dimension;
Amendment 567 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Stresses
Amendment 568 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Stresses once more the vital importance of the European Union establishing close cooperation with non-EU countries, notably transit countries and those to which
Amendment 569 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Stresses once more the vital importance of the European Union establishing close cooperation with non-EU countries, notably transit countries and those to which
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Ca. whereas a successful security policy has to address the underlying factors of extremism and radicalisation, such as intolerance and discrimination by promoting political and religious tolerance, developing social cohesion and inclusiveness and facilitating reintegration;
Amendment 570 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Stresses once more the vital importance of the European Union establishing close cooperation with non-EU countries, notably transit countries and those to which foreign fighters are heading, insofar as this is possible, in order to be able to identify EU citizens leaving to fight for terrorist organisations or returning thereafter; notes however, that joint counter-terrorism efforts with third countries should not be a tool to stifle political opposition or target ethnic minorities;
Amendment 571 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Stresses once more the vital importance of the European Union establishing close cooperation with non-EU countries and relevant communities, notably transit countries and those to which foreign fighters are heading, insofar as this is possible, in order to be able to identify EU
Amendment 572 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Stresses once more the vital importance of the European Union establishing close cooperation with non-EU countries, notably transit countries and those to which foreign fighters are heading, insofar as this is possible, in order to be able to identify EU citizens leaving to fight for terrorist organisations or returning thereafter; to this end, believes that the security officers to be deployed in EU delegations should have the means and capabilities to gather intelligence and information regarding networks of foreign fighters; calls for sending a Europol liaison officer to Turkey in order to strengthen the cooperation with the Turkish law enforcement agencies in identifying and arresting foreign fighters;
Amendment 573 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Stresses once more the vital importance of the European Union establishing close cooperation with non-EU countries, notably transit
Amendment 574 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30.
Amendment 575 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Is convinced that for such enhanced cooperation to be established the Commission, and the European External Action Service (EEAS) in particular, need to make greater efforts in terms of
Amendment 576 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Is convinced that for such enhanced cooperation to be established the Commission, and the European External Action Service (EEAS) in particular, need to make greater efforts in terms of Arabic- speaking staff and spokespersons; considers it essential that the EUʼs call to
Amendment 577 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Is convinced that for such enhanced cooperation to be established the Commission, and the European External Action Service (EEAS) in particular, need to make greater efforts in terms of Arabic
Amendment 578 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Is convinced that for such enhanced cooperation to be established the Commission, and the European External Action Service (EEAS) in particular, need to make greater efforts in terms of Arabic- speaking staff and spokespersons; considers it essential that the EUʼs call to combat radicalisation can be heard beyond its own borders through strategic communication that is both incisive and effective;
Amendment 579 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Is convinced that for such enhanced cooperation to be established the Commission, and the European External Action Service (EEAS) in particular, need to make greater efforts in terms of Arabic- speaking staff and spokespersons; considers it essential that the EUʼs call to combat Islamist radicalisation can be heard beyond its own borders;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Ca. Whereas radicalisation takes place in multiple environments and through various fashions and practices; whereas radicals often benefit from the personal authority influence by their leaders and whereas these harmful role models exercise a similar impact on their victims to that of religious sects;
Amendment 580 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Is convinced that for such enhanced cooperation to be established the Commission, and the European External Action Service (EEAS) in particular, need to make greater efforts in terms of
Amendment 581 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Is convinced that for such enhanced cooperation to be established the Commission, and the European External Action Service (EEAS) in particular, need to make greater linguistic efforts in terms of Arabic-
Amendment 582 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 a (new) 30a. Also stresses the need to strengthen political dialogue and shared action plans to combat radicalisation and terrorism, in the context of bilateral relations and with regional organisations such as the African Union and the League of Arab States;
Amendment 583 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31.
Amendment 584 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31. Acknowledges that the phenomenon of radicalisation and recruitment of EU citizens is a global phenomenon; believes that the response to this phenomenon ought to be international and not just local or European; considers therefore that cooperation with EU partner countries that are facing similar challenges
Amendment 585 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31. Acknowledges that the phenomenon of radicalisation and recruitment of EU citizens is a global phenomenon; believes that the response to this phenomenon ought to be international and not just local or European; considers therefore that cooperation with EU partner countries that are facing similar challenges, such as Canada or the United States, has to be stepped up; acknowledges that radicalisation is also geopolitical and neighbourhood policy related issue;
Amendment 586 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31. Acknowledges that the phenomenon of
Amendment 587 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31. Acknowledges that the phenomenon of terrorist radicalisation and recruitment of EU citizens is a global phenomenon; believes that the response to this phenomenon ought to be international and not just local or European; considers therefore that cooperation with EU partner countries that are facing similar challenges, such as Canada or the United States, has to be stepped up;
Amendment 588 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31. Acknowledges that the phenomenon of radicalisation and recruitment of EU citizens is a global phenomenon; believes that the response to this phenomenon ought to be international and not just local or European; considers therefore that cooperation with EU partner countries that are facing similar challenges, such as Tunisia, Turkey, Canada or the United States, has to be stepped up;
Amendment 589 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31. Acknowledges that the phenomenon of radicalisation and recruitment of EU citizens is a global phenomenon; believes that the response to this phenomenon ought to be international and not just local or European; considers therefore that cooperation with EU partner countries that are facing similar challenges, such as Canada
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Ca. Whereas this report must also be the occasion to address the actions of every kind of terrorist organization, despite their perceived association to any religion, nationality, or ethnic group.
Amendment 590 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31. Acknowledges that the phenomenon of radicalisation and recruitment of EU citizens is a global phenomenon; believes that the response to this phenomenon ought to be international and not just local or European;
Amendment 591 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31. Acknowledges that
Amendment 592 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 a (new) 31a. Recalls, however, that the aim is not to instigate a 'witch hunt', and urges partner countries and the EU to adopt sensible methods for identifying individuals that may have been radicalised, without resorting to generalisations which could have the opposite effect to that intended and in particular without creating a sense of insecurity and general panic among the public;
Amendment 593 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 a (new) 31a. Reiterates that the global reach of terrorism requires an effective, united international response to successfully prevent the trafficking of weapons to countries that threaten international peace and security.
Amendment 594 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 a (new) 31a. Welcomes the Commission's allocation in April 2015 of a budget of 10 million euro to finance a programme of assistance to partner countries to counter radicalisation in the Sahel-Maghreb and stem the flow of foreign fighters from North Africa, the Middle East and the Western Balkans. (A first tranche of 5 million euro to fund technical assistance to enhance the capacities of criminal justice officials to investigate, prosecute and adjudicate cases of foreign fighters or would-be foreign fighters. A second tranche of 5 million euro to finance countering radicalisation programmes in the Sahel and Maghreb region.)
Amendment 595 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 b (new) 31b. Considers it a priority to stabilise crisis areas and find permanent solutions to conflicts which promote suffering, injustice, hatred and violence, and thus create fertile ground for terrorist recruitment.
Amendment 596 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading IX IX. Promoting the exchange of
Amendment 597 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading IX IX. Promoting the exchange of good
Amendment 598 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading IX IX. Promoting the exchange of good terrorist deradicalisation practices
Amendment 599 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 6 a (new) - having regard to the Revised EU Strategy for Combating Radicalisation and Recruitment to Terrorism, adopted by the Justice and Home Affairs Council at its meeting on 19 May 2014 and approved by the Council of the European Union of 5 and 6 June 2014 (doc. 9956/14).
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C b (new) Cb. whereas Jewish communities are one of the targets of these terrorist and anti- Semitic attacks, leading to an increasing perception of insecurity and fear within the Jewish communities in Europe.
Amendment 600 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. States that a comprehensive approach to preventing
Amendment 601 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. States that a comprehensive approach to preventing the radicalisation and recruitment of EU citizens by terrorist organisations can only be successfully put in place if accompanied by measures to deradicalise EU citizens beguiled by terrorist rhetoric; calls on the European Union therefore to facilitate the sharing by Member States of good practices
Amendment 602 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. States that a comprehensive
Amendment 603 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. States that a comprehensive approach to preventing the radicalisation and recruitment of EU citizens by terrorist organisations can only be successfully put in place if accompanied by measures to deradicalise EU citizens beguiled by terrorist rhetoric; calls on the European Union therefore to facilitate the sharing by Member States of good practices in regard to putting in place deradicalisation structures to prevent EU citizens leaving the EU or to control their return thereto; stresses that it is essential to avoid a punitive approach in developing such deradicalisation measures, and that they should instead proceed through dialogue, trust and listening, responding to the history of each individual;
Amendment 604 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. States that a comprehensive approach to preventing the radicalisation and recruitment of EU citizens by terrorist organisations can only be successfully put in place if accompanied by measures to deradicalise EU citizens beguiled by terrorist rhetoric; calls on the European Union therefore to facilitate the sharing by Member States and with third countries which have already acquired experience and achieved positive results in this area of good practices in regard to putting in place deradicalisation structures to prevent EU citizens leaving the EU or to control their return thereto;
Amendment 605 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. States that a comprehensive approach to preventing the radicalisation and recruitment of EU citizens by terrorist organisations can only be successfully put in place if accompanied by measures to deradicalise EU citizens beguiled by terrorist rhetoric; calls on the European Union therefore to facilitate the sharing by Member States of good practices in regard to putting in place deradicalisation structures to prevent EU citizens leaving the EU or to control their return thereto with every caution so as to avoid any possible deception towards administrative or judicial authorities;
Amendment 606 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. States that a comprehensive approach to preventing the radicalisation and recruitment of EU citizens by terrorist organisations can only be successfully put in place if accompanied by measures to deradicalise EU citizens beguiled by terrorist rhetoric; calls on the European Union therefore to urge Member States to remove the barriers which create social injustice and marginalisation, and to promote social inclusion and development, in particular among young people; calls on the European Union to facilitate the sharing by Member States of good practices in regard to putting in place deradicalisation structures to prevent EU citizens leaving the EU or to control their return thereto;
Amendment 607 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. States that a comprehensive approach to preventing the radicalisation and recruitment of EU citizens by terrorist organisations can only be successfully put in place if accompanied by measures to
Amendment 608 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. States that a comprehensive approach to preventing the
Amendment 609 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas a number of instruments already exist in Europe to address the radicalisation
Amendment 610 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 Amendment 611 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 33. Suggests that Member States
Amendment 612 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 33. calls on the EU and Member States to implement a common strategy with respect to EU citizens who have returned from fighting for terrorist organisations, disillusioned by what they have experienced and seeking to reintegrate into society; Suggests that Member States examine the idea of including mentors in the process to deradicalise
Amendment 613 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 33.
Amendment 614 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 33. Suggests that Member States examine the idea of including mentors in the process to deradicalise EU citizens who have returned from fighting for terrorist organisations, to help support them in their reintegration into society; Member States must offer diverse social and therapeutical support for the victims of radicalisation.
Amendment 615 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 33. Suggests that Member States examine the idea of including
Amendment 616 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 33. Suggests that Member States examine the idea of including mentors or counselling assistants in the process to deradicalise EU citizens who have returned from fighting for terrorist organisations, to help support them in their reintegration into society;
Amendment 617 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 33. Suggests that Member States examine the idea of including mentors in the process to deradicalise EU citizens who have returned from fighting for terrorist organisations, to help support them in their reintegration into society; underlines the necessity for a better best-practice exchange among member states to that respect;
Amendment 618 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 33. Suggests that the Member States examine the idea of including mentors in the process to deradicalise EU citizens who have returned from fighting for terrorist organisations, to help support them in their reintegration into society through appropriate programmes;
Amendment 619 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 a (new) 33a. Notes that experiences of civil society organisations suggest that concrete alternatives for young people regarding their future, employment and social inclusion, constitutes a strong shield to violent extremism; recalls that these measures require long term social investment.
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas a number of instruments already exist in Europe to address the
Amendment 620 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 b (new) 33b. Calls therefore for more support to youth NGOs working with youth from difficult and marginalized backgrounds, to help prevent all forms of extremism.
Amendment 621 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 Amendment 622 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 34.
Amendment 623 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 34. Supports the
Amendment 624 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 34. Supports the development of a
Amendment 625 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 34.
Amendment 626 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 34. Supports the development of a communication campaign at EU level based on the experiences of ʽformer foreign fightersʼ whose eye-witness accounts and traumatic experiences help
Amendment 627 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 34. Supports the development of a structured communication campaign at EU level based on the experiences of ʽformer foreign fightersʼ
Amendment 628 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 34. Supports the development of a communication campaign at EU level based on the experiences of ʽformer foreign fightersʼ whose eye-witness accounts and traumatic experiences help strip away the
Amendment 629 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 34. Supports the development of a communication campaign at EU level based on the experiences of ʽformer foreign fightersʼ whose eye-witness accounts and traumatic experiences help strip away the religious significance of fighting for terrorist organisations such as ISIS; encourages Member States therefore
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas a number of instruments already exist in Europe to address the radicalisation of European citizens and whereas the European Union and its Member States should show they are making full use of these tools and look to enhancing them in order to reflect the current challenges the EU and Member States face;
Amendment 630 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 a (new) 34a. Suggests that this 'former fighters' campaign is used as a tool to assist in the deradicalisation process in prisons, schools and in all establishments focusing on prevention and rehabilitation.
Amendment 634 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading X a (new) X a. XI. Promoting fundamental rights and social inclusion 38. Expresses concern over prevailing racism and social segregation in all of Europe that cause increased polarisation, violence and extremism; calls on Member states to take measures to strengthen values of equality, democracy and human rights in order to prevent conflict and social exclusion 39. Emphasizes that human rights should be at the core of all cooperation countering terrorism and radicalization, and that countering terrorism and radicalization needs to ensure that security, human rights and law enforcement are not mutually exclusive but complementary. 40. Encourages the development of preventive measures against terrorism on Member state, EU- and international level that in the long run can counteract the mechanisms leading to exclusion, conflict and violence, including the combat against racism and promoting social inclusion within the EU.
Amendment 635 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 35. Supports measures to weaken terrorist organisations from the inside and lessen their potential influence on EU citizens; urges the European Union to look into ways of dismantling jihadist networks and identifying how they are funded; encourages the Commission to propose a regulation on identifying and blocking terrorism funding channels;
Amendment 636 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 35. Supports measures to weaken terrorist organisations from the inside and lessen their potential influence on EU citizens; urges the European Union to look into ways of dismantling jihadist networks and identifying how they are funded; encourages
Amendment 637 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 35. Supports measures to weaken terrorist organisations from the inside and lessen their potential influence on EU citizens and non-EU nationals legally residing in the EU; urges the European Union to look into ways of dismantling
Amendment 638 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 35. Supports measures to weaken terrorist organisations from the inside and l
Amendment 639 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 35. Supports measures to weaken terrorist organisations from the inside and lessen their potential influence on EU citizens; urges the European Union to look into ways of dismantling
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas a number of instruments already exist in Europe to address the radicalisation of European citizens and whereas the European Union and its Member States should show they are making full use of these; whereas there remains a perverse reluctance on the part of Member States to cooperate in sensitive areas, such as information and intelligence sharing;
Amendment 640 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 35. Supports measures to weaken terrorist organisations from the inside and lessen their potential influence on EU citizens; urges the European Union to look into ways of dismantling
Amendment 641 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 35. Supports measures to weaken terrorist organisations from the inside and lessen their potential influence on EU citizens; urges the European Union to look into ways of dismantling jihadist networks and identifying how they are funded; to this end, calls for better cooperation between the Financial Intelligence Units of the Member States and the quick transposition and implementation of the Anti-Money Laundering Package; encourages the Commission to propose a regulation on identifying terrorism funding channels;
Amendment 642 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 35. Supports measures to weaken
Amendment 643 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 35. Supports measures to weaken terrorist organisations from the inside and lessen their potential influence on EU citizens; encourages the
Amendment 644 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 a (new) 35a. Welcomes the recent adoption of the European Agenda on Security with proposes important steps towards a better fight against terrorism and radicalisation such as the creation of the European Anti-Terrorism Centre at Europol; calls upon Member States to make full use of existing measures and calls upon the Commission to flag sufficient financial and human resources to effectively deliver on its proposed actions;
Amendment 645 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 a (new) 35a. Calls in this regard for a detailed and comprehensive screening of all Muslim organisations with which the European institutions collaborate for connections to Islamist organisations, in particular the Muslim Brotherhood;
Amendment 646 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 b (new) 35b. Calls for a harmonised approach for the criminal offence of hate speech online and offline where radicals incite others to disrespect and to violate fundamental rights; suggests to add this specific offence in the relevant framework decisions by the Council;
Amendment 647 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 b (new) 35b. Urges the Commission and the European Parliament in particular to link the award of grants to Islamic associations and institutions to a clear rejection of radical Islamist thought;
Amendment 648 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 c (new) 35c. Urges the Commission and the European Parliament in particular to subject existing cooperative relationships with Islamic organisations, for instance in connection with the deradicalisation of extremists, to a close examination for potential links to Islamist organisations;
Amendment 649 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36 36. Calls on Member States to participate in efforts to trace external flows of funding and to
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas a number of instruments
Amendment 650 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36 36. Calls on Member States to participate in efforts to trace external flows of funding
Amendment 651 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36 36. Calls on Member States to participate in efforts to trace external flows of funding and to display transparency in their relations with certain Gulf countries, with the aim of stepping up cooperation in order to shine a light on and block the financing of terrorism and fundamentalism in Africa and the Middle East, but also by some associations in Europe;
Amendment 652 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36 36. Calls on Member States to participate in efforts to trace external flows of funding and to display transparency in their relations with
Amendment 653 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36 36. Calls on Member States to participate in efforts to trace external flows of funding and to display transparency in their relations with certain Gulf countries, with the aim of stepping up cooperation in order to shine a light on the financing of terrorism and fundamentalism in Africa and the Middle East, but also by some associations in Europe; notes that the financial flows linked to associations in Europe are already submitted to regular and comprehensive controls and that the reinforcement of their surveillance can lead to a higher stigmatisation of these organisations, on the base of religious, ethnical, or racial criteria. Recalls that the development of the surveillance system of non-financial flows is essential;
Amendment 654 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36 36. Calls on Member States to participate in efforts to trace external flows of funding and to display transparency in their relations with
Amendment 655 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36 36. Calls on Member States to participate in efforts to trace external flows of funding and to display transparency in their relations with
Amendment 656 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36 36. Calls on Member States to participate in efforts to trace external flows of funding to Islamist organisations and to display transparency in their
Amendment 657 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36 36. Calls on the Member States to participate in efforts to trace external flows of funding and to display transparency in their relations with certain Gulf countries, with the aim of stepping up cooperation in order to shine a light on the financing of terrorism and fundamentalism in Africa and the Middle East, but also by some associations in Europe; the Commission should not hesitate to use restrictive measures against individuals and organizations where there is credible evidence of financing or other complicity with terrorism;
Amendment 658 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36 a (new) 36a. Welcomes the recently adopted EU anti money laundering and terrorist financing rules and calls on EU Member States to swiftly implement them;
Amendment 659 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36 a (new) 36a. Underlines that money laundering, tax evasion and other fiscal crimes are in some cases major sources of terrorism funding which threaten our internal security, therefore tracking and combating crimes affecting the financial interests must be a priority;
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas a number of instruments already exist in Europe to address the radicalisation of European citizens and whereas the European Union and its Member States should show they are making full use of these; whereas, given the increasing significance of terrorist radicalisation, which is in total contradiction with European values, new means must be implemented, and this must take place in compliance with the Charter of Fundamental Rights;
Amendment 660 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36 a (new) 36a. Invites Member States to decide to introduce an embargo, particularly on energy supplies, on all areas controlled by 'Islamic State' and to take a similar initiative in the United Nations;
Amendment 661 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 37 37. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the governments and parliaments of the Member States and the candidate countries, the United Nations, the Council of Europe, the African Union, the member states of the Union for the Mediterranean, the League of Arab States and the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe.
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas a number of instruments already exist in Europe to address the terrorist radicalisation of European citizens and
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas the extent to which the
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 15 a (new) - having regard to the conclusions of the Justice and Home Affairs Council of 12 and 13 March 2015,
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas the extent to which the state assumes responsibility for the risk of
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas the extent to which the
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas the extent to which the state assumes responsibility
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas the extent to which the state assumes responsibility for the risk of radicalisation can vary greatly from one Member State to another; whereas, while some Member States have already taken effective measures, others are lagging behind in their action to tackle this phenomenon; whereas some of these measures have discriminatory effects on certain communities;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas the extent to which the state assumes responsibility for the risk of radicalisation of parts of its Islamic minorities can vary greatly from one Member State to another; whereas, while some Member States have already taken effective measures, others are lagging behind in their action to tackle this phenomenon;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas the extent to which the state assumes responsibility for the risk of terrorist radicalisation can vary greatly from one Member State to another; whereas, while some Member States have already taken effective measures, others are lagging behind in their action to tackle this phenomenon;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E a (new) Ea. whereas some of these measures can have discriminatory effects on some communities, including on Muslims or those perceived as such
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas European action is required as a matter of urgency to prevent
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas European action is required as a matter of urgency to prevent the
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas concerted European action
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 15 a (new) - having regard to the JHA Council of 12 and 13 March 2015, (At this meeting, the Ministers decided to set up within Europol a European unit tasked with flagging content on the internet).
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas European action, including greater cooperation between the Member States and with civil society organisations and IT companies, is required as a matter of urgency to prevent the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens in order to contain this growing phenomenon so as to stem the flow of departures by European citizens to conflict zones and prevent other terrorist acts from being committed on European soil;
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas European action is required as a matter of urgency to prevent the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens in order to contain this growing phenomenon so as to stem the flow of departures by European citizens to conflict zones, deradicalise the homestayers, and prevent other terrorist acts from being committed on European soil;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas European action is required as a matter of urgency to prevent the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens in order to contain this growing phenomenon so as to stem the flow of departures by European citizens to conflict zones and prevent other terrorist acts from being committed on European soil and in third countries;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas European action is required as a matter of urgency to prevent the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens in order to contain this growing phenomenon so as to stem the flow of departures by European citizens to conflict zones and prevent other Islamist terrorist acts from being committed on European soil;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas European action is required as a matter of urgency to prevent the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens in order to contain this growing phenomenon so as to stem the flow of departures by European citizens
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas European action is required as a matter of urgency to prevent the terrorist radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens in order to contain this growing phenomenon so as to stem the flow of departures by European citizens to conflict zones and prevent other terrorist acts from being committed
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas European action is required as a matter of urgency to prevent the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens in order to contain this growing phenomenon so as to stem the flow of departures by European citizens to conflict zones, taking into consideration that, conversely, soldiers of the Islamic State – whose mission is to recruit European citizens – are hidden in immigration flows to the EU, and prevent other terrorist acts from being committed on European soil;
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F a (new) Fa. whereas this is an international phenomenon and lessons may be learned from many parts of the world;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F a (new) Fa. whereas it is necessary to identify and analyse factors that can lead to radicalisation, in particular poverty, marginalisation, social exclusion and dropping out of school;
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G G. whereas
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 16 a (new) - having regard to the additional protocol to the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism and the Council of Europe’s action plan on the fight against violent extremism and radicalisation leading to terrorism adopted on 19 May 2015.
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G G. whereas the important thing now is to put greater stress on preventive rather than reactive measures to address the
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G G. whereas
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G G. whereas the important thing now is to put greater stress on preventive rather than re
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G G. whereas the important thing now is to put greater stress on preventive
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G G. whereas the important thing now is to put greater stress on preventive rather than reactive measures to address the radicalisation of European citizens and their recruitment by terrorist organisations; whereas such preventive measures should include enhancing social inclusion and combating racism;
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G G. whereas the important thing
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G G. whereas the important thing now is to put greater stress on preventive rather than reactive measures to address the radicalisation of European citizens and their recruitment by terrorist organisations; whereas a strategy to counter extremism, radicalisation and terrorist recruitment within the EU can only work if it is developed in parallel to a strategy of integration, so-called "foreign fighter" return, re-integration and de- radicalisation;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G a (new) Ga. Whereas the prevention of the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens by terrorist organisations is part of a series of measures that cover numerous areas and aim to promote security, justice and equal opportunities for all; whereas other factors that may be conducive to the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens by terrorist organisations include, in particular, inequality, marginalisation, social exclusion, and difficult access to quality education;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G a (new) Ga. whereas the prevention of radicalisation cannot be based on a repressive approach; whereas, on the contrary, it must be carried out on a case-by-case basis, through dialogue, trust and listening, and the condemnation of resorting to violence as opposed to the condemnation of an idea or opinion; whereas it must be based, first and foremost, on education, integration and the emancipation of individuals, as well as on the fight against discrimination;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H a (new) Ha. whereas the important thing now is to put greater stress on preventive rather than reactive measures to address the active support of European citizens for illegal acts of violence and their recruitment by terrorist organisations;
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87 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Recalls the Paris Declaration adopted by the EU Education Ministers on 17 March 2015, calling for enhanced cooperation by Member States to promote respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, human rights, the rule of law, social inclusion, and active citizenship through the education
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Notes that the prevention of terrorism and countering of radicalisation is one of the key priorities within the European Agenda for Security, and stresses the need for a
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Notes that the prevention of terrorism and countering of radicalisation is one of the key priorities within the European Agenda for Security, and stresses the need for a
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Notes that the prevention of terrorism and countering all types of radicalisation is one of the key priorities within the European Agenda for Security, and stresses the need for a multifaceted approach to address the cultural, economic, social and political root causes
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Notes that the prevention of terrorism and countering of radicalisation is one of the key priorities within the European Agenda for Security, and stresses the need for a multifaceted and multi-agency approach to address the root causes of terrorism; reiterates the fundamental role of education, teacher training, youth policies and interfaith and intercultural dialogue to prevent radicalisation leading to violent extremism; emphasises the importance of building trust within and between communities, promoting a better understanding of each other's sensitivities and problems, and engaging different sections of society; underlines the importance of building up effective social measures in order to prevent conditions that might marginalise sectors of society that could facilitate radicalisation and recruitment; emphasises that tackling society's vulnerabilities to radicalisation should be prioritised, and young people should be given safe spaces in which to discuss and challenge cited causes of radicalisation, such as foreign policy, with those responsible for creating the policies; recalls that radicalisation is a process that transcends the individual level, and that groups can also be radicalised, and recognises that the development and response to individual and group radicalisation can be quite different;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Notes that the prevention of terrorism and countering of radicalisation is one of the key priorities within the European Agenda for Security, and stresses the need for a multifaceted, multistakeholder and multisectoral approach to address the root causes of terrorism; highlights the need to make all actors aware of their responsibility to prevent radicalisation, whether at local, national, European or international level; reiterates the fundamental role of education, teacher training, youth policies and interfaith and intercultural dialogue to prevent radicalisation leading to violent extremism; stresses the importance of dialogue and cooperation between all actors in education (families, parents and associations); calls on the Member States to encourage educational establishments to provide course modules on citizenship, cultural diversity, combating discrimination and prejudice, multicultural understanding and democratic values;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Notes that the prevention of terrorism and countering of radicalisation is one of the key priorities within the European
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Notes that the prevention of terrorism and countering of radicalisation is one of the key priorities within the European Agenda for Security, and stresses the need for a multifaceted, holistic, social approach to address the root causes of terrorism; reiterates the fundamental role of
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Notes that the prevention of terrorism
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Notes that the prevention of terrorism and countering of radicalisation is one of the key priorities within the European Agenda for Security, and stresses the need for a multifaceted approach to address the root causes of terrorism; reiterates the fundamental role of education
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Notes that the prevention of terrorism
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Recalls the Paris Declaration adopted by the EU Education Ministers on 17 March 2015, calling for enhanced cooperation by Member States to promote respect for human dignity, freedom, including freedom of expression, democracy, human rights, the rule of law, social inclusion, and active citizenship through the education of children and young people; reminds that these values are considered common to the Member States in a European society in which pluralism, non-discrimination, tolerance, justice, solidarity and equality between women and men prevail;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Notes that the prevention of terrorism and countering of radicalisation is one of the key priorities within the European Agenda for Security, and stresses the need for a multifaceted approach to address the root causes of terrorism; reiterates the fundamental role of education, culture, teacher training,
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Notes that young people without opportunities and jobs with idle time on their hands are more vulnerable and prone to be attracted to the perceived excitement of recruitment by terrorist organisations; calls on the Commission and Member States to address the social inequalities and social aspects that continue to stand on the way of opportunities of the younger generations and to promote youth employment and the promotion of civil society as a prominent features of any policy addressing the issue of prevention of radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens by terrorist organisations;
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Stresses that the initial stages of radicalisation are marked by the isolation of the individual from traditional social circles, in particular the family and school; underlines the importance of suitable communication between parents, teachers and the authorities to detect signs of radicalisation in young people;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Points out that adolescents are a particularly vulnerable group, as they are at the difficult stage in their lives when they are developing their value system and seeking meaning, and are at the same time highly impressionable and easily manipulated; emphasises the role society has to play in giving young people better prospects and a purpose in life, in particular by means of high-quality education and training;
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Emphasises that Europe's diversity and its multicultural communities are integral to its social fabric, and are an essential cultural asset; notes the risk that certain counter-terrorism policies pose in exacerbating social tensions, and prejudices; holds that any policy on tackling radicalisation must be sensitive and proportionate, so as to respect and strengthen the diverse social fabric of communities;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. Highlights that action to tackle radicalisation must also focus on social inclusion and empowerment in vulnerable communities, promoting community engagement through dialogue, encouraging and cultivating active citizenship, and reinforcing the role of grass-roots civil society organisations; calls on the Commission and Member States to share best practices, formulate recommendations, and develop networks at local, national, and European levels in order to provide a positive social response to radicalisation along these lines;
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 c (new) 2c. Expresses concern that counter- terrorism and anti-radicalisation policies run the risk of limiting freedom of expression, either directly, or through a chilling effect; notes that the definition of such terms as radicalisation or extremism must be set out clearly and in detail, so as to prevent any negative impact of these policies on legitimate expression; stresses that a diversity of voices is needed in communities vulnerable to radicalisation, so that moderate and progressive ideas and narratives can overcome extremism, and as such a diversity of views should be encouraged in open debate;
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Emphasises that schools can build students’ resilience to radicalisation by providing safe environment and time for debating and exploring controversial and sensitive issues, equipping youth with the knowledge and skills to understand and manage difficult situations; underlines the role of educational institutions in teaching youth to recognise and manage risk and make safer choices, and in promoting a strong sense of belonging, shared community, care, support and responsibility for others;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. Stresses the need to use the various opportunities within vocational education and academic courses offer in order to create and widen students’ knowledge, address information prejudice and engage them with diverse national, regional, religious and ethnic identities in Europe; stresses also the need for mutual respect and understanding;
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Stresses the importance of the role of women in the prevention of radicalisation within family units;
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Recalls the Paris Declaration adopted by the EU Education Ministers on 17 March 2015, calling for enhanced cooperation by Member States to promote a framework of equal opportunities, respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, human rights, the rule of law, social inclusion, and active citizenship through the personal development and education of children and young people, particularly those from a disadvantaged background;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. Highlights the importance of interfaith and intercultural dialogue as a tool for social cohesion and inclusion, mediation and reconciliation;
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 c (new) 2c. Calls on the Member States to review their educational models in order to promote an intercultural approach, to allow for reciprocal knowledge and mutual respect in the sharing of common values;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Stresses, in addition, the importance of the role of non-formal education and social and cultural association facilities for young people, to prevent the risk of individual radicalisation;
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. Recognises the importance of, and supports, meetings and public dialogue between different key religious figures, which can contribute significantly to overcoming stereotypes and phobias relating to individual religions;
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Notes with concern the use of the internet and social media for the dissemination of propaganda material and recruitment by terrorist organisations
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Notes with concern the distort use of the internet and social media for the dissemination of propaganda material and recruitment by terrorist organisations, and underlines the need to develop innovative online counter-communication with Member States and to stimulate critical digital judgement skills among all vulnerable internet users;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Notes with concern the use of the internet and social media for the dissemination of propaganda material and recruitment by terrorist organisations, and underlines the need to develop innovative online counter-communication with Member States and to stimulate critical digital judgement skills among all vulnerable internet users; emphasises the crucial role of a wide range of stakeholders, including educators, role models
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Notes with concern the use of the internet and social media for the dissemination of propaganda material and recruitment by terrorist organisations
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Notes with concern the use of the internet and social media for the dissemination of propaganda material and recruitment by terrorist organisations
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Notes with concern the use of the internet and social media for the dissemination of propaganda material and recruitment by terrorist organisations, and underlines the need to develop innovative online counter-communication with Member States and to stimulate media literacy and critical digital judgement skills among all vulnerable internet users; emphasises the crucial role of a wide range of stakeholders, including social, youth, and community workers, educators, role models, and community groups, to develop effective counter-messages; reiterates the importance of the empowerment of marginalised communities in order to fight radicalisation;
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Recalls the Paris Declaration adopted by the EU Education Ministers on 17 March 2015, calling for enhanced cooperation by Member States to promote respect for human dignity, freedom, including freedom of expression, democracy, human rights, the rule of law, social inclusion, and active citizenship through the education of children and young people;
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Notes with concern the use of the internet and social media for the dissemination of propaganda material and recruitment by terrorist organisations, and underlines the need both to develop innovative online counter-communication with Member States
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Notes with concern the use of the internet and social media for the dissemination of propaganda material and recruitment by terrorist organisations, and underlines the need to develop innovative online counter-communication with Member States and to stimulate critical digital judgement skills among all vulnerable internet users; emphasises the crucial role of a wide range of stakeholders, including educators, role models, on-line service providers and community groups, to develop and put across effective counter-messages;
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Notes with concern the use of the internet and social media for the dissemination of propaganda material and recruitment by terrorist organisations, and underlines the need to develop innovative online counter-communication with Member States and to stimulate critical digital judgement skills among all vulnerable internet users; emphasises the
Amendment 43 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Stresses that increasing engagement with young people, including through educational exchanges and other networks, is a core element aimed at building bridges, overcoming prejudice and fostering religious dialogue and respect for cultural diversity; is of the opinion that cross-cutting programmes for action based on alternative education and cultural interface, noting the existing cultural diversity and the need for this to be understood, can play a major role in developing a common vision of the future based on respect for human rights and dignity, international standards and the values on which the EU is built;
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Emphasises the need to direct efforts towards helping young people develop their own identity, sense of self-worth, community spirit and acceptance of multicultural and multinational societies, given that young people who are searching for an identity and a sense of belonging are particularly vulnerable to extremist rhetoric;
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Notes with great concern the presence of books and other materials translated in EU languages in shops and private Muslim schools within the EU that contain radicalisation propaganda and that potentially spread into the broad educational system; underlines that such methods of recruitment of European citizens by terrorist organisations should be pursued with persistence and adequate means;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Calls on the Member States to place more stress in their education systems on instruction in media use so that children and young people can learn how to understand and properly evaluate information which they often encounter in unfiltered form on the internet.
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Underlines the need of reaching greater understanding of radicalisation and extremism from both students and educators as well as spreading awareness of the use of social media for radicalisation and promoting extremist ideologies; encourages Member States to implement internet safety in school's ICT curriculum in order to prevent online radicalisation;
Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Calls for a European plan to be adopted to curb the spread of campaigns instigating racial hatred, particularly in the social media (hate speeches), acknowledging the positive impact of the measures already taken;
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Calls for a clear definition in EU and Member States legislation and initiatives for countering terrorism and all types of radicalisation of what constitutes undesirable content to be removed from the internet; calls for the EU and Member States to prevent any form of discretionary censorship and large-scale and undemocratic surveillance of communications;
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Recalls the Paris Declaration adopted by the EU Education Ministers on 17 March 2015, calling for enhanced cooperation by Member States to promote respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, human rights, equality, the rule of law, social inclusion, and active citizenship through the education of children and young people;
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 b (new) 3b. Calls for the EU and Member States to effectively tackle counterproductive stereotypes that wrongly link radicalisation, almost entirely, to Islam; considers crucial the effective implementation of educational tools, such as the jointly UNESCO, OSCE and Council of Europe 'Guidelines for Educators on Countering Intolerance and Discrimination against Muslims - Addressing Islamophobia through Education';
Amendment 51 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Stresses that social and internet networks are just one part of the radicalisation process and that combating the digital purveyors of radicalisation must be only one part of the fight against radicalisation;
Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 b (new) 3b. Encourages active cooperation between the Member States, the EU and online service providers to combat the dissemination of radicalising material and propaganda on the internet;
Amendment 53 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 c (new) 3c. Reminds the media of the educational aim of the Creative Europe programme, which enables projects aimed at constructing a critical dialogue with media – especially digital media – to obtain financing in the context of the fight against radicalisation;
Amendment 54 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Recalls the importance of EU programmes
Amendment 55 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Recalls the importance of
Amendment 56 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Recalls the importance of EU programmes in the field of education, culture and sport, as crucial vectors for supporting Member States’ efforts to tackle inequalities and prevent marginalisation; calls on the Commission to implement its commitment to mobilise targeted funding
Amendment 57 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Recalls the importance of EU programmes in the field of education, culture and sport, as crucial vectors for supporting Member States’ efforts to tackle inequalities and prevent marginalisation;
Amendment 58 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Recalls the importance of EU programmes in the field of education, culture and sport, such as Erasmus+, Creative Europe and Europe for Citizens, as crucial vectors for supporting Member States' efforts to tackle inequalities and prevent marginalisation; calls on the Commission to implement its commitment to mobilise targeted funding to promote concrete actions to challenge extremist ideologies and radicalisation;
Amendment 59 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Recalls the importance of EU programmes in the field of education, culture and sport, as crucial vectors for supporting Member States’ efforts to tackle inequalities and prevent marginalisation, aiming at the integration of minorities into the social fabric of individual Member States; calls on the Commission to implement its commitment to mobilise targeted funding to promote concrete actions to challenge extremist ideologies and radicalisation;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Recalls the Paris Declaration adopted by the EU Education Ministers on 17 March 2015, calling for enhanced cooperation by Member States to promote respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, human rights, the rule of law, social inclusion, and active citizenship through the education of children and young people; recalls that it is the EU's responsibility to respect the fundamental rights, freedoms, and security of its citizens, as enshrined in the EU Charter on Fundamental Rights, including freedom of expression and information, assembly and association, and respect for linguistic, cultural, and religious diversity;
Amendment 60 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Recalls the importance of EU programmes in the field of education, culture and sport, as crucial vectors for supporting Member States' efforts to tackle inequalities and prevent marginalisation; calls on the Commission to implement its commitment to mobilise targeted funding to promote concrete actions to challenge extremist ideologies and radicalisation; suggests that civil society groups that might benefit from the support of the authorities should be able to demonstrate several degrees of separation from government funding, should not be marketed as part of the anti-extremism agenda, and should include diverse participants;
Amendment 61 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Recalls the importance of EU programmes in the field of education, culture and sport, as crucial vectors for supporting Member States' efforts to tackle inequalities and prevent marginalisation; calls on the Commission to implement its commitment to mobilise targeted funding to promote concrete actions to challenge extremist ideologies and radicalisation through dialogue with the most targeted audiences;
Amendment 62 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Recalls the importance of EU programmes in the field of education, culture and sport, as crucial vectors for supporting Member States’ efforts to tackle inequalities and prevent marginalisation; calls on the Commission to implement its commitment to mobilise targeted funding to promote concrete actions to challenge extremist ideologies and radicalisation, also in relation to migrants;
Amendment 63 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Highlights the crucial importance of support services in educational establishments provided by decently trained psychologists and social workers; calls on the Commission to promote exchange of best practices in education of recent immigrants and refugees to prevent their social exclusion; emphasises the importance of mutual training and common activities of religious leaders, also to influence positively the public discourse;
Amendment 64 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Calls on the Commission to find new, creative ways of preventing and combating radicalisation, including schemes for parents whose children could be vulnerable to extremist recruitment;
Amendment 65 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Calls for financing from the Horizon 2020 programme to be used to increase research into radicalisation and deradicalisation;
Amendment 66 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Encourages Member States to implement teaching and learning strategies which explore controversial issues in a way that promotes critical analysis, social values and a shared culture of openness and pluralism in schools and with community;
Amendment 67 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Calls on the Commission to look into the feasibility of establishing a common university in the Euro-Mediterranean area, a University of the Mediterranean, as a new hub of culture, dialogue and a communion of cultures which radicalism would prefer to see in opposition and irreconcilable;
Amendment 68 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 b (new) 4b. Highlights the role and importance of NGOs and civil society organisations in processes to prevent radicalisation and de- radicalisation;
Amendment 69 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Takes the view that the prevention of the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens by terrorist organisations is part of a series of measures that cover numerous areas and aim to promote security, justice and equal opportunities for all; reaffirms that other factors that may be conducive to the radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens by terrorist organisations include, in particular, inequality, marginalisation, social exclusion and difficult access to quality education;
Amendment 70 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Calls on the Commission to further strengthen the Radicalisation Awareness Network (RAN), inter alia by enhancing access to information
Amendment 71 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Calls on the Commission to further strengthen the Radicalisation Awareness Network (RAN), inter alia by enhancing access to information and concrete cooperation between stakeholders on anti- radicalisation and support the EU/Member States in setting up de-radicalisation and disengagement programmes and in developing "exit strategies" to help individuals leave violent extremism; stresses that in strengthening and promoting the RAN, groups and individuals should be vetted and have a proven track record of working against extremism and radicalisation; recognises that the most obvious current manifestation of radicalisation is terrorist violence and combatants leaving for Syria, and recognises that an accurate assessment of the war in Syria and migration to that country will help us to better describe the phenomenon of the radicalisation process in society and to develop an effective policy response to it.
Amendment 72 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Calls on the Commission to make external flows of funds transparent and therefore traceable in order to break up terrorist networks by drying up their financing.
Amendment 73 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Recommends that the Member States make the establishment of any place of worship conditional on the ceremonial signature of a civic charter confirming, in particular, respect for: (1) equality between men and women; (2) the absolute primacy of the rule of law over any other rules, including religious rules; (3) religious freedom, including the freedom to change religion; (4) the prohibition of financing from abroad; (5) the architectural characteristics of the surrounding area.
Amendment 74 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Stresses the importance of targeted educational projects in prisons, which are more exposed to the risk of radicalisation.
Amendment 75 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Notes the importance of empowering teachers to take an active stand against all forms of discrimination and racism; notes the essential role of education and competent and supportive teachers to strengthen social ties as well as generate a sense of belonging, to develop knowledge, skills, competences and to embed fundamental values, but also to help young people - in close cooperation with parents and families - to become active, responsible, open-minded members of society and to enhance social, civic and intercultural competences, critical thinking and media literacy;
Amendment 76 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 b (new) 5b. Stresses the role of education in helping young people to understand and accept differences of opinion, of conviction, of belief and of lifestyle, while respecting diversity and the rule of law, in promoting critical thinking and good judgement so that, particularly in the context of the internet and social media, they are able to grasp realities, to distinguish fact from opinion, to recognise propaganda, and to resist all forms of indoctrination, hate speech and online extremism;
Amendment 77 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 c (new) 5c. Stresses the importance to develop comprehensive policies based on a cross- sectoral approach between different areas such as culture, sports, employment and welfare policies, and other channels of work on social inclusion and on safeguarding diversity, plurality and common fundamental values at European, national, regional and local levels;
Amendment 78 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 d (new) 5d. Stresses the importance to facilitate the involvement of young people in voluntary activities within integrative youth organisations and grassroots sport, in order to strengthen interaction and to help young people acquire social and communicative competences that complement formal education;
Amendment 79 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 e (new) 5e. Notes that the cause of extremism and radicalism can be linked to axiological disorientation and to the crisis of European culture; stresses the importance of social inclusion, economic empowerment, educational development and a comprehensive value system;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Stresses the importance of investing in lifelong learning programmes, both as a preventive measure against radicalisation and as an instrument of choice for de- radicalising individuals;
Amendment 80 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 f (new) 5f. Notes that a campaign against radicalism through cultural and human development should emerge as a new public narrative and long-term objective for a smarter effort at strategic counter- terrorism.
Amendment 81 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Notes that a low political participation of young people in the democratic life of Europe as well as the recent outburst of political radicalisation are a consequence of the lack of democratic culture, especially among the youth;
Amendment 82 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 b (new) 5b. Recalls the importance of education for democracy, active citizenship and democratic political culture and the importance of values that are at the heart of the European Union – freedom, tolerance, equality and rule of law;
Amendment 83 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 c (new) 5c. Notes that a highly inclusive education, one of the strategic objectives of the Education and Training 2020 framework, can counterbalance disadvantages that many children and young people face at home and in this way help to prevent the radicalisation;
Amendment 84 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 d (new) 5d. Reiterates the importance of promotion of equality, social cohesion and active citizenship through education and training and the importance of providing the children and young people with a chance to develop skills and competencies needed for active citizenship, intercultural and interreligious dialogue;
Amendment 85 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 e (new) 5e. Stresses that participation in the Erasmus+ programme increases the level of active citizenship among youth; recalls that the former Erasmus students show greater sense of European identity, increased sense of belonging and positive perception of the EU which can all diminish the possibility of radicalisation and tackle problems of intolerance and discrimination;
Amendment 86 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 f (new) 5f. Stresses the need to find a balance between the freedom of expression and the objectives of security and prevention of radicalisation;
Amendment 87 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 g (new) 5g. Notes the role of non-formal and informal learning as well as grassroots sports in developing critical thinking and problem solving skills as well as increasing sense of belonging, positive self-perception of young people and increasing the social inclusion and cohesion.
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Notes that the prevention of terrorism and countering of radicalisation is one of the key priorities within the European Agenda for Security, and stresses the need for a multifaceted approach to address the root causes of terrorism;
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