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Role | Committee | Rapporteur | Shadows |
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Lead | AFET | VÄYRYNEN Paavo ( ALDE) | DANJEAN Arnaud ( PPE), POST Soraya ( S&D), TANNOCK Charles ( ECR), SCHOLZ Helmut ( GUE/NGL), LOCHBIHLER Barbara ( Verts/ALE), CASTALDO Fabio Massimo ( EFDD) |
Committee Opinion | AFCO | MCALLISTER David ( PPE) | Marcus PRETZELL ( ENF), Claudia ȚAPARDEL ( S&D), Josep-Maria TERRICABRAS ( Verts/ALE) |
Committee Opinion | DEVE | ZÁBORSKÁ Anna ( PPE) | |
Committee Opinion | INTA | KELLER Ska ( Verts/ALE) | William (The Earl of) DARTMOUTH ( EFDD), Emma McCLARKIN ( ECR), Marietje SCHAAKE ( ALDE) |
Committee Opinion | CONT | CZARNECKI Ryszard ( ECR) | Georgi PIRINSKI ( S&D), Patricija ŠULIN ( PPE), Michael THEURER ( ALDE), Marco VALLI ( EFDD) |
Committee Opinion | CULT | MAURA BARANDIARÁN Fernando ( ALDE) | Momchil NEKOV ( S&D), Helga TRÜPEL ( Verts/ALE), Bogdan Andrzej ZDROJEWSKI ( PPE) |
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The European Parliament adopted by 488 votes to 137 with 42 abstentions, a resolution on the role of the EU within the UN - how to better achieve EU foreign policy goals.
Members recalled that the EU and its Member States share the values and principles of the UN Charter as stated in Article 21(1) TEU and have a crucial role in promoting those principles as well as the goals of the UN, through the external action of the Union.
Since the security environment of the EU was increasingly unstable and volatile, Parliament considered that the EU needed global partners if it were to succeed in achieving its foreign policy goals, notably in the fields of peace and security, terrorism, organised crime, regional conflicts, state failures and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
The UN system is the main global forum for improving global governance, and as such represents the best forum in which to promote the EU’s values and interests .
Increase EU influence : Members are of the conviction that, in order to better achieve its foreign policy goals, the EU should strive to strengthen global governance inside the UN system and to increase its own and its Member States’ influence within that system. Therefore, the EU should, within the General Assembly, play an enhanced role that implies sufficient visibility and policy leverage, enabling it to better execute its international obligations.
Security Council : Members are convinced that the Security Council must be reformed in order to better reflect the new world reality and to more effectively meet present and future security challenges. They recalled, considering the contribution of the EU to peace and security architecture in the world and the Lisbon Treaty’s objective of enhancing the European foreign policy, the long-term goal of the EU having a seat on an enlarged Security Council .
They called on the Vice-President/High Representative (VP/HR) to seek common EU positions on issues within the remit of the Security Council, and to improve the existing cooperation mechanisms aimed at ensuring that EU Member States sitting on the Security Council defend common EU positions in that forum.
They encouraged countries having the right of veto on the UN Security Council to refrain from exercising their veto in situations of genocide and crimes against humanity.
Enhance coordination and cooperation : besides these necessary reforms to be carried out within the UN, a better achievement of the EU’s foreign policy goals, including the promotion of fundamental values, presupposes a more effective coordination of the various dimensions of all of its external policy, both bilateral and multilateral. The EU is called upon to more effectively coordinate its work in the field of humanitarian aid , e.g. through ECHO, with the respective UN agencies, in order to create optimal efficiency with limited resources and avoid unnecessary overlap.
Crisis management : Parliament called for the improvement of preventive and early warning tools and enhanced UN mediation capabilities, with coherent and achievable mandates for peace-building and peace-keeping operations that include a human rights component and clear exit strategies. It encouraged EU Member States to provide more substantial support to peace building and peace-keeping operations, and called on the EU to strengthen its mediation efforts in conflict resolution. It stressed t he importance of women’s equal and full participation as active agents in conflict prevention.
Members supported the reinforcement of EU-UN operational cooperation in crisis management, also by the EU working together with the UN on both the sharing of analyses and the planning of peace and security operations.
Prevent atrocities and uphold the rule of law : bearing in mind the recent atrocities and human rights violations perpetrated by some extremist and terrorist groups, as well as ongoing sexual violence in conflict, the Security Council is urged, in line with the ‘Responsibility to Protect’ doctrine, to define an ambitious set of tools and means in order to ensure effective prevention of these atrocities and uphold the rule of law and of international humanitarian law. UN Member States must combat human trafficking and clamp down on recruitment to and funding for terrorist groups. The EU must demonstrate strong and committed support to the International Criminal Court , notably by strengthening and expanding its relationship with the Un. It must also continue to advance the moratorium on the death penalty.
Economic, social, environmental and development dimension : Parliament was convinced that the economic, social, environmental and development dimensions of the UN system must be substantially strengthened by ensuring that the UN bodies take a more political approach and improving cooperation between them, and by securing a more effective and transparent use of available resources.
The EU institutions and Member States should consider the possibility of strengthening their role in the Economic and Social Council by developing it into a Sustainable Development Council . Moreover, the EU and the UN should step up their joint efforts with a view to reaching an ambitious and legally binding agreement at the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris 2015 .
Humanitarian crisis : Members took the view that the challenges presented by the humanitarian crisis linked to refugees are issues which need to be managed in a comprehensive fashion, in a spirit of solidarity within the EU and in close cooperation with the UN and its agencies. In light of the recurring humanitarian crises linked to refugees and migrants, and considering that the sustainable development of the countries of origin could ultimately provide a solution to the humanitarian crisis, members recommended that the work of all agencies related to this concern should be coordinated.
Doha Development round : Members considered it necessary to bring about the conclusion of the WTO Doha Development round. The UN could work alongside the WTO, as well as providing advice and guidance for developing countries in terms of promoting a strategy for trade and investment, with the EU as a key player.
Lastly, Members are of the opinion that Parliament must be in a position to address the global challenges in the same deep and comprehensive way as the Commission, and to organise its work accordingly. They encouraged all committees of Parliament whose remit covers policies having an external and global dimension to forward their opinions on the relevant section of the report of the VP/HR to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, which has responsibility for this report.
The Committee on Foreign Affairs adopted an own-initiative report by Paavo VÄYRYNEN (ADLE, FI) on the role of the EU within the UN - how to better achieve EU foreign policy goals.
Members stressed that the future of the European Union is linked with global peace, security, development and human rights . The challenges the EU faces need global solutions, and global issues need European action. The UN system is the main global forum for improving global governance, and as such represents the best forum in which to promote the EU’s values and interests . The EU and its Member States share the values and principles of the UN Charter as stated in Article 21(1) TEU and have a crucial role in promoting those principles as well as the goals of the UN, through the external action of the Union.
Increase EU influence : Members are of the conviction that, in order to better achieve its foreign policy goals, the EU should strive to strengthen global governance inside the UN system and to increase its own and its Member States’ influence within that system. Therefore, the EU should, within the General Assembly, play an enhanced role that implies sufficient visibility and policy leverage, enabling it to better execute its international obligations.
Security Council : Members are convinced that the Security Council must be reformed in order to better reflect the new world reality and to more effectively meet present and future security challenges. They recalled, considering the contribution of the EU to peace and security architecture in the world and the Lisbon Treaty’s objective of enhancing the European foreign policy, the long-term goal of the EU having a seat on an enlarged Security Council . They encouraged countries having the right of veto on the UN Security Council to refrain from exercising their veto in situations of genocide and crimes against humanity.
Enhance coordination and cooperation : besides these necessary reforms to be carried out within the UN, a better achievement of the EU’s foreign policy goals, including the promotion of fundamental values, presupposes a more effective coordination of the various dimensions of all of its external policy, both bilateral and multilateral. The EU is called upon to more effectively coordinate its work in the field of humanitarian aid , e.g. through ECHO, with the respective UN agencies, in order to create optimal efficiency with limited resources and avoid unnecessary overlap.
Crisis management : the report encouraged EU Member States to provide more substantial support to peacebuilding and peace-keeping operations, and called on the EU to strengthen its mediation efforts in conflict resolution. Members supported the reinforcement of EU-UN operational cooperation in crisis management, also by the EU working together with the UN on both the sharing of analyses and the planning of peace and security operations.
Prevent atrocities and uphold the rule of law : bearing in mind the recent atrocities and human rights violations perpetrated by some extremist and terrorist groups, as well as ongoing sexual violence in conflict, the Security Council is urged, in line with the ‘Responsibility to Protect’ doctrine, to define an ambitious set of tools and means in order to ensure effective prevention of these atrocities and uphold the rule of law and of international humanitarian law. The EU must demonstrate strong and committed support to the International Criminal Court , notably by strengthening and expanding its relationship with the UN.
Economic, social, environmental and development dimension : Members are convinced that the economic, social, environmental and development dimensions of the UN system must be substantially strengthened by ensuring that the UN bodies take a more political approach and improving cooperation between them, and by securing a more effective and transparent use of available resources.
The EU institutions and Member States should consider the possibility of strengthening their role in the Economic and Social Council by developing it into a Sustainable Development Council . Members welcomed the creation of the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on sustainable development, which has the role of providing political leadership, guidance and recommendations on development policy related to the three pillars (social, economic and environmental) of sustainable development.
Moreover, the EU and the UN should step up their joint efforts with a view to reaching an ambitious and legally binding agreement at the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris 2015 .
Humanitarian crisis : Members took the view that the challenges presented by the humanitarian crisis linked to refugees are issues which need to be managed in a comprehensive fashion, in a spirit of solidarity within the EU and in close cooperation with the UN and its agencies.
Doha Development round : Members considered it necessary to bring about the conclusion of the WTO Doha Development round, and believed that the UN can use its unique position to ensure that those talks are a success for developing countries. The UN could work alongside the WTO, as well as providing advice and guidance for developing countries in terms of promoting a strategy for trade and investment, with the EU as a key player.
Lastly, Members are of the opinion that Parliament must be in a position to address the global challenges in the same deep and comprehensive way as the Commission, and to organise its work accordingly. They encouraged all committees of Parliament whose remit covers policies having an external and global dimension to forward their opinions on the relevant section of the report of the VP/HR to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, which has responsibility for this report.
Documents
- Results of vote in Parliament: Results of vote in Parliament
- Decision by Parliament, 1st reading/single reading: T8-0403/2015
- Debate in Parliament: Debate in Parliament
- Committee report tabled for plenary, single reading: A8-0308/2015
- Committee opinion: PE560.882
- Committee opinion: PE560.834
- Committee opinion: PE560.757
- Committee opinion: PE564.990
- Committee opinion: PE560.704
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE567.731
- Committee draft report: PE560.600
- Committee draft report: PE560.600
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE567.731
- Committee opinion: PE560.704
- Committee opinion: PE560.757
- Committee opinion: PE564.990
- Committee opinion: PE560.834
- Committee opinion: PE560.882
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Amendments | Dossier |
52 |
2015/2104(INI)
2015/07/20
CULT
52 amendments...
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Stresses that culture is a powerful instrument for European diplomatic relations, fostering EU core values and global citizenship, and that it should be incorporated consistently into the EU's external action; calls for a fruitful cooperation between the European Commission – more specifically its Directorate-General (DG) for Education and Culture and its DG for International Cooperation and Development –, the European External Action Service and the UN in areas such as cultural heritage at risk and illicit trade in cultural property, conflict prevention, reconciliation processes and peace-building, the development of creative industries, the mobility of culture professionals, cultural goods and services, and education in emergencies;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Stresses that culture is a powerful instrument for European diplomatic relations, fostering EU core values and global citizenship, and that it should be incorporated consistently into the EU's external action; calls for a fruitful cooperation between the European Commission – more specifically its Directorate-General (DG) for Education and Culture and its DG for International Cooperation and Development –, the European External Action Service and the UN in areas such as cultural heritage at risk and illicit trade in cultural property, conflict prevention, the development of creative industries, the mobility of culture professionals, cultural goods and services, development education and education in emergencies;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Stresses that culture is a powerful instrument for European diplomatic relations, fostering EU core values, cohesion and global citizenship, and that it should be incorporated consistently into the EU's external action; calls for a fruitful cooperation between the European Commission – more specifically its
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Stresses that culture is a powerful instrument for European diplomatic relations, fostering EU core values and global citizenship, and that it should be incorporated consistently into the EU's external action; calls for a fruitful cooperation between the European Commission – more specifically its Directorate-General (DG) for Education and Culture and its DG for International Cooperation and Development –, the European External Action Service and the UN in areas such as cultural heritage at risk and illicit trade in cultural property, conflict prevention, the development of creative industries, the mobility of culture professionals, cultural goods and services, and education in emergencies; emphasizes the need for cultural exchanges and forums with the aim of mutual understanding and cooperation at bilateral and multilateral level;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Stresses that culture is a powerful instrument for European diplomatic relations,
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Points out that education and training have a role to play in emergencies caused by conflict and are thus one aspect to include under the broader heading of reception, support, and empowerment activities;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. Highlights the importance of cultural diplomacy and the fact that a common European cultural foreign policy would significantly increase the visibility of the EU in international organisations such as the UN; therefore asks the Commission to devote a separate chapter to cultural diplomacy in its global EU foreign and security policy being drawn up for the June 2016 European Council summit;
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 c (new) 1c. Notes that education plays an important role in human, social and economic development and is a crucial tool in achieving goals laying at the core of the EU foreign policy, such as building peace and stability in the world, long lasting development, intercultural dialogue and combating poverty, both within its borders and at the global level; stresses the importance of an effective cooperation between the EU and the UN aiming at supporting Education for All, improving access and quality education, and strengthening educational systems worldwide;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 d (new) 1d. Encourages the EU and its Members States to use the UN and its system of organizations as platforms for promoting in partner countries the European political model where cooperation on different fields takes place ensuring respect for national, cultural and religious diversity;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 e (new) 1e. Stresses the important role of cultural diplomacy, cultural cooperation and education and cultural exchange in strengthening a common core of universal values;
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Stresses that culture is a powerful instrument for European
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 f (new) 1f. Acknowledges that culture is at the heart of human development, playing an important role in the building of society, promoting democracy and social inclusion and a strong proponent of human rights and fundamental liberties; calls on the EU, in accordance with its powers and responsibilities, to incorporate cultural diversity and promotion of human rights as one of the central elements of international relations and, in particular, in the common European development cooperation and to ensure that any person who alleges that their cultural rights have been infringed has effective access to remedy;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 g (new) 1g. Stresses that interculturality and mutual understanding are key to successful development policies and therefore encourages the EU and Member States to promote development education and awareness raising policies that include this dimension;
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 h (new) 1h. Encourages the EU and the Member States to promote common interests together with third countries, through an equal-based partnership focused on mutual exchange and intercultural cooperation; recommends the development of a dynamic role for culture on the international stage as a "soft power" that can benefit the EU and its Member States in their relations with the wider world;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 g (new) 1g. Stresses the potential that greater Member State cooperation has to increase the impact of EU cultural diplomacy, notably through better coordination between cultural attachés at EU delegations and Member State representations, or by cultural bodies in Member States pooling their resources in non-EU countries;
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 h (new) 1h. Considers it essential to employ cultural instruments in neighbourhood policy in order to promote dialogue and the EU’s core values;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 i (new) 1i. In this regard, welcomes the Preparatory Action on culture in EU external relations as an important instrument in enhancing the role of culture as a strategic factor for human, social and economic development contributing to external policy objectives;
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 j (new) 1j. Calls the HR/VP to appoint a culture professional in each EU representation in third partner countries (as in the EU- China Delegation) and to provide EEAS staff with training on the cultural dimension of external policy;
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 k (new) 1k. Encourages enhanced cooperation between cultural institutions and civil society, partnerships between towns, and the creation of European ‘creative hubs’ in non-EU countries;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 l (new) 1l. Calls for a more coherent strategy for the protection and promotion of World heritage and reinforced international cooperation in conflict areas in closer cooperation with the International Committee of the Blue Shield (ICBS);
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 m (new) 1m. Recommends the Commission to pro- actively cooperate with the cultural network-based clusters of EUNIC (European Union National Institutes for Culture), in cooperation with local institutions, cultural practitioners, civil society, together with Members States' Cultural Institutes;
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Stresses that culture is a powerful instrument for European diplomatic relations
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 n (new) 1n. States that cultural projects and cultural diplomacy initiatives have to be monitored and assessed to be sure funds are well used and to ascertain the calibre and impact of the initiatives;
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 o (new) 1o. Stresses the need for setting up of statistical data on culture and cultural industries aimed at contributing to the cultural policy debate as well as to further emphasise the economic potential of cultural and creative industries and their impact on social well-being;
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 p (new) 1p. Stresses the role of culture to foster democratization, peace-building and respect of human rights; underlines the commitment of the EU to support artistic freedom and freedom of cultural expression against censorship and harassment of artists, researchers, journalists, and civil society organisations; encourages the setting of priorities linked to the cultural dimension within the EIDHR (The European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights);
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 q (new) 1q. Draws the attention to the importance of the "Declaration on promoting citizenship and the common values of freedom, tolerance and non- discrimination through education" adopted in Paris on March 2015 highlighting the need of fostering active dialogue between cultures as well as a global solidarity and mutual respect;
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Welcomes the consolidated cooperation between the EU and UN
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2.
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Welcomes the consolidated cooperation between the EU and UNESCO, based on the adoption of the Financial and Administrative Framework Agreement between the European Union and the United Nations (FAFA) of 2003 and the EU's participation in the UN General Assembly following the UN General Assembly resolution adopted in 2011; calls, however, for more effective EU representation within the UN, particularly in the fields of culture
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Welcomes the consolidated cooperation between the EU and UNESCO, based on the adoption of the Financial and Administrative Framework Agreement between the European Union and the United Nations (FAFA) of 2003, the 2012 Memorandum of Understanding between the UNESCO and the EU and the
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Underlines that in order to strengthen the EU-UNESCO cooperation there is a need to go beyond the financial assistance and joint project management by enhancing partnership in the field of education and culture in a long term perspective; calls, therefore for the establishment of high level annual strategic dialogue with regards to tackling common challenges in a more sustainable way;
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. Considers that culture should become an essential part of political dialogue with third countries and that there is a need to systematically integrate culture into development projects and programmes;
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Stresses that culture is first and foremost an autotelic value and as such should be supported; at the same time emphasizes that culture is also a powerful instrument for European diplomatic relations, fostering EU core values and global citizenship, and that it should be incorporated consistently into the EU's external action
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 c (new) 2c. Highlights that culture is a key driver for building sustainable societies and calls for mainstreaming of the cultural dimension in the UN Post-2015 agenda for sustainable development and therefore in the set of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to be achieved by 2030, as culture has a major impact on economic development, social inclusion, environmental sustainability, peace and security;
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 d (new) 2d. Recognises that cultural heritage represents the diversity of cultural expressions and therefore plays an important role in the Union's external relations; calls the for the adoption of an harmonised legislation and international agreements to protect cultural heritage and fight against illicit trafficking of cultural goods in close cooperation with UNESCO;
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 e (new) 2e. Highlights the impact of the cultural and creative industries (CCIs) for local and regional development and calls for the continuation and extension of the EU/UNESCO Expert Facility Projects and for the consideration of UNESCO Culture for Development Indicators (CDIS) as methodological reference to assess the multidimensional role of culture in development processes;
Amendment 43 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 f (new) 2f. Underlines that cultural tourism facilitates people-to-people contacts across the world and welcomes joint efforts to strengthen UNESCO heritage- based tourism in cooperation with the EU, that spurs investment in the cultural sector and proposes sustainable and high- quality offer to promote the diversity of the cultural expressions;
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 g (new) 2g. Underlines the need to remove obstacles and improve mobility for artists and culture professionals through a set of preferential treatments, such as visa for educational and cultural purpose, to facilitate cultural exchange, research projects, artists' residencies and grants for creators and performers, in line with the Article 16 of the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection and the Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, co-signed by the EU;
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 h (new) 2h. Recommends to ensure cooperation between the EU and UN for education in emergencies programmes in case of humanitarian crisis, armed conflicts and natural disasters, by continuing to support programmes such as UNICEF Education in Emergencies and Post-Crisis Transition, UNHCR Quality education programme in refugees camps and the educational work of UNRWA;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Re
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Recalls that the EU has ratified the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions and calls on the Member States that have not already done so to ratify the 1970 Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property
Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Recalls that the EU has ratified the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions and calls on the Member States that have not already done so to ratify the 1970 Convention on the Means
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Calls for the improvement of the communication strategy in the development of cultural cooperation by using and developing digital resources, such as web-based multi-lingual information platforms and online educational resources, to foster accessibility, disseminate information in local languages and encourage exchanges and networking among artists, cultural practitioners, and civil society organisations;
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Stresses that culture
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 b (new) 3b. Notes that the EU's observer status can be beneficial to its Member States provided that clear lines of communication are employed between the EU and the Member State governments, having in mind the important role the EU already plays in developing and implementing UN Conventions and Protocols and its active part in UN global conferences; notes the possibility to review some common projects in the areas of culture and education jointly with UNESCO – and with UNICEF, UNDP, UNHCR, UNRWA and UNWOMAN – in agreement with beneficiary partner countries;
Amendment 51 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 c (new) 3c. Emphasises the symbolic significance of cultural heritage, making its protection essential through greater coordination and public awareness now that, as demonstrated by the abuses of Daesh/ISIS, it has become a political target;
Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 d (new) 3d. Calls in this respect for efforts to stop the destruction of cultural world heritage to be intensified in collaboration with UNESCO and the other UN Member States;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Stresses that culture is a powerful instrument for European diplomatic relations, fostering EU core values
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Stresses that culture is a powerful instrument for European diplomatic relations, fostering EU core values and global citizenship, promoting dialogue and mutual understanding, and that it should be incorporated consistently into the EU's external action; calls for a more strategic and integrated approach, and a fruitful cooperation between the European Commission – more specifically its Directorate-General (DG) for Education and Culture and its DG for International Cooperation and Development –, the European External Action Service and the UN in areas such as cultural heritage at risk and illicit trade in cultural property, conflict prevention and peace building, the development of creative industries, the mobility of culture professionals, cultural goods and services, and education in emergencies;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Stresses that culture is a powerful instrument for European diplomatic relations, fostering EU core values and global citizenship, and that it should be incorporated consistently into the EU’s external action; calls for
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Stresses that culture is a powerful instrument for European diplomatic relations, fostering EU core values and global citizenship, and that it should be incorporated consistently into the EU’s external action; calls for a fruitful cooperation between the European Commission – more specifically its Directorate-General (DG) for Education
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