2023/2004(INI) Implementation of the current CERV Programme 2021-2027 – Citizens’ engagement and participation
Lead committee dossier:
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KOHUT Łukasz ( S&D)
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POLLÁK Peter ( EPP),
CICUREL Ilana ( Renew),
FRANZ Romeo ( Verts/ALE),
SLABAKOV Andrey ( ECR),
KOULOGLOU Stelios ( GUE/NGL)
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Lead committee dossier:
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Events
2024/01/16
EP - Text adopted by Parliament, single reading
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2024/01/16
EP - Decision by Parliament
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2023/12/05
EP - Committee report tabled for plenary, single reading
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2023/12/05
EP - Committee report tabled for plenary
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2023/11/28
EP - Vote in committee
2023/09/25
EP - Amendments tabled in committee
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2023/07/17
EP - Committee draft report
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2023/01/19
EP - Committee referral announced in Parliament
2022/12/01
EP - KOHUT Łukasz (S&D) appointed as rapporteur in CULT
Documents
- Text adopted by Parliament, single reading: T9-0009/2024
- Decision by Parliament: T9-0009/2024
- Committee report tabled for plenary, single reading: A9-0392/2023
- Committee report tabled for plenary: A9-0392/2023
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE753.630
- Committee draft report: PE750.184
- Committee draft report: PE750.184
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE753.630
- Committee report tabled for plenary, single reading: A9-0392/2023
- Text adopted by Parliament, single reading: T9-0009/2024
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Implementation of the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values programme 2021-2027 – citizens' engagement and participation – A9-0392/2023 – Łukasz Kohut – Motion for a resolution #
2024/01/16 Outcome: +: 476, -: 130, 0: 14
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2023/2004(INI)
2023/09/25
CULT
61 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 4 – having regard to the
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas present and emerging systemic challenges, such as the climate crisis, global pandemics, the digital shift
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas citizen engagement must be understood as multi-level, encompassing local, regional, national, European and global processes; whereas participants from rural areas must be encouraged to participate in the programme; whereas widening participation from citizens from all Member States is necessary; whereas the ongoing processes of globalisation and European integration will require the new generation of Europeans to be increasingly politically engaged at multiple levels in order to be able to live and work internationally and navigate difference in their daily lives; whereas societies are becoming more diverse, making respect for the diversity of cultures and origins and the rejection of any kind of discrimination towards women, LGTBIQ people or minorities ever more important within Europe;
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas citizen engagement must be understood as multi-level, encompassing local, regional, national, European and global processes, through which people develop and express their opinions on political affairs and try to take part in and influence the decisions that affect their lives; whereas the ongoing processes of globalisation and European integration will require the new generation of Europeans to be increasingly politically engaged at multiple levels in order to be able to live and work internationally and navigate difference in their daily lives; whereas societies are becoming more diverse, making respect for the diversity of cultures and origins and the rejection of any kind of discrimination towards women, LGTBIQ people or minorities ever more important within Europe;
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas citizen engagement must be understood as multi-level, encompassing local, regional, national, European and global processes; whereas the ongoing processes of globalisation and European integration will require the new generation of Europeans to be increasingly politically engaged at multiple levels in order to be able to live and work internationally and navigate difference in their daily lives; whereas societies are becoming more diverse, making respect for the human dignity, diversity of cultures and origins and the rejection of any kind of discrimination towards women, LGTBIQ people or minorities ever more important within Europe;
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas citizen engagement must be understood as multi-level, encompassing local, regional, national, European and global processes; whereas the ongoing processes of globalisation and European integration will require the new generation of Europeans to be increasingly politically engaged at multiple levels in order to be able to live and work internationally and navigate difference in their daily lives; whereas societies are becoming more diverse, making respect for the diversity of cultures and origins and the rejection of any kind of discrimination towards women
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas citizen engagement must be understood as multi-level, encompassing local, regional, national, European and global processes; whereas the ongoing processes of globalisation and European integration will require the new generation of Europeans to be increasingly politically engaged at multiple levels in order to be able to live and work internationally and navigate difference in their daily lives; whereas societies are becoming more diverse, making respect for the diversity of cultures and origins and the rejection of any kind of discrimination towards women, LGTBIQ people
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E.
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas socio-political changes observed in Member States, ranging from social polarisation and
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas socio-political changes observed in Member States, ranging from social polarisation and low institutional trust to democratic backsliding, the erosion of the rule of law, shrinking space for civil society, exclusionary nationalism and the instrumentalisation of Euroscepticism for political purposes, along with the rise of extremist movements and authoritarianism,
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 5 a (new) – having regard to the European Parliament report of 6th of April 2022 on the implementation of citizenship education actions (2021/2008(INI)),
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas the emergence of a European citizenship has been hindered by a knowledge gap and an emotional gap, and should therefore be accompanied and reinforced by a set of mechanisms enabling citizen participation and intercultural dialogue; whereas a better understanding of our shared European history and stronger citizen engagement in social and political life can have a beneficial impact on an emerging European identity that complements citizens’ multiple local, national, geographical, cultural or other identities; whereas active citizens’ participation and dialogues are interlinked with the European dimension of citizenship education; whereas participation from citizens can also contribute to the creation of an European citizenship with clear rights and obligations;
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas the emergence of a European citizenship has been hindered by
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas the emergence of a European citizenship has been hindered by a knowledge gap and an emotional gap, and should therefore be accompanied and reinforced by a set of mechanisms enabling citizen participation and intercultural dialogue; whereas a better understanding of our shared European history and stronger citizen engagement in social and political life can have a beneficial impact on an emerging European identity that complements citizens’ multiple local, regional, national, geographical, cultural or other identities;
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas the emergence of a European citizenship has been hindered by a knowledge gap and an emotional gap, and should therefore be accompanied and reinforced by a set of mechanisms enabling citizen participation and intercultural dialogue; whereas a better understanding of our shared European history and stronger citizen engagement in social and political life can have a beneficial impact on
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G G. whereas insufficient citizen engagement, limited knowledge of the EU and poor understanding of its added value may contribute to the perception of a democratic deficit and
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H H. whereas the shrinking of civic space in the European Union and other countries participating in the programme is affecting democratic participation and the ability of civil society organisations to act as checks and balances with regard to the rule of law; whereas actions to support and enable the participation of civil society,
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H H. whereas the shrinking of civic space in the European Union and other countries participating in the programme is affecting democratic participation and the ability of civil society organisations to act as checks and balances with regard to the rule of law; whereas actions to support and enable the participation of civil society, including minorities’ and grassroots-level organisations that have long track records and considerable experience, are paramount for defending democracy, the rule of law and human rights in Member States.
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H a (new) Ha. whereas minorities’ civil society organisations are key for self- representation and civic engagement of minoritised people, especially for those groups that lack other formal pathways for political representation;
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H b (new) Hb. whereas third country nationals residing in the EU were over 22 million people in 2020; whereas these groups lack the access to formal political activities, resulting in the lives of millions of people being impacted by decisions that are made without their involvement or input; whereas this represents a fundamental democratic deficit across the union at all levels and a challenge to producing sustainable, equitable and effective policies and programmes, whereas the realisation of human rights related to political and public participation of non- citizens play a crucial role in the promotion of democratic governance, the rule of law, social inclusion, economic development, and elimination of marginalisation and discrimination in the EU;
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 5 b (new) – having regard to the Council Recommendation of 22nd of May 2018 on promoting common values, inclusive education, and the European dimension of teaching;
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Firmly believes that the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme makes a unique contribution to enhancing civic engagement and participation from a fundamental rights perspective by effectively combining values, civil dialogue and citizenship, while also promoting gender equality and the fight against discrimination and violence; is of the opinion that the CERV programme is essential for addressing shrinking civic space and challenges to the rule of law across Europe. Encourages the programme to support actions aimed at building the resilience of civil society organisations, including those focused on the rule of law and union values.
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Firmly believes that the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme makes a unique contribution to enhancing civic engagement and participation from a fundamental rights perspective by effectively combining values, civil dialogue and citizenship, while also
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Firmly believes that the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme makes a unique contribution to enhancing civic engagement and participation from a fundamental rights perspective by effectively combining values, civil dialogue and citizenship, while also promoting gender equality, historical consciousness and the fight against discrimination and violence; is of the opinion that the CERV programme is an essential
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Firmly believes that the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme makes a unique contribution to enhancing civic engagement and participation from a fundamental rights perspective by effectively combining values, civil dialogue and citizenship, while also promoting gender equality, and the diversity through the assistance for preserving the regional herritage as well as the fight against discrimination
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Firmly believes that the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme makes a unique contribution to enhancing civic engagement and participation from a fundamental rights perspective by effectively combining values, civil dialogue and citizenship, while also promoting social and gender equality and the fight against discrimination and violence; is of the opinion that the CERV programme is essential for addressing shrinking civic space and challenges to the rule of law across Europe.
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Recalls that the implementation of the CERV programme is still in its early stages, as the regulation establishing the programme was only adopted in 2021; points out that for this reason, only a few projects in Strand 3 have been completed and there is little information available from beneficiaries to enable results to be evaluated accurately; insists on the need for strong monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for future evaluations of the programme;
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Calls on the Commission to prioritise data collection for disadvantaged groups into the CERV programme, including marginalised communities, minorities, and vulnerable populations, in order to address their unique challenges, promote research into their experiences, and establish monitoring mechanisms to ensure their meaningful participation in civic engagement initiatives. This approach will help inform policy development, elevate their voices, and create a more inclusive and equitable programme.
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Underlines that the programme faced several challenges that hindered the initial stages of its implementation, many of which were external factors, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s war of aggression on Ukraine
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Highlights that awareness campaigns must be organized in order to reach a wider population, especially from the rural areas;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Is concerned that the use and introduction of new digital tools for the implementation of EU funds (e.g. the eGrants tool) appear to be a key issue for beneficiaries with regard to the programme’s development; regrets that complex procedures have also hindered the participation of smaller organisations that do not have the time and resources required to go through the application process within the set timelines; considers that the design of these tools limits the programme’s ability to adapt to new developments and changing needs; calls for the elimination of the administrative burden and the simplification of the application, contracting and reporting processes;
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 6 Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Underlines that in order to ease administrative requirements, it is necessary to simplify procedures and reduce red tape associated with EU funding. This also includes streamlining the application and reporting processes and introducing a more efficient application process for organisations that have signed multi-year framework partnership agreements. As well as the provision of greater flexibility for anticipating policy developments.
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Stresses that the programme’s proposals and tenders, but also the indications on how to participate must be translated in all EU languages in order to widen participation from all Member States and ensure the right diversity;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 b (new) 4b. Calls for significant review of the programme application process, as it’s considered a limitation for a small-scale organisation to participate in the programme. Calls on this regard to make the application portal more user friendly.
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Calls on the Commission to strengthen civil dialogue in such a way as to support a two-way process between institutions at all levels and all, relevant stakeholders, specially civil society organisations, and as part of the implementation of Article 11 of Regulation (EU) 2021/692, using civil dialogue as a tool to determine priorities for the two-year work programme and promoting further the collective dimension of civic engagement as a critical dimension of democracy and of the rule of law; recalls, in this regard, that innovative actions to support dialogue with civil society should be promoted, including with a view to fostering a culture of trust- based partnership with grantees; calls, in particular, for capacity-building actions to support the wide participation of civil society, particularly through links with other funding schemes provided through shared management, such as the technical support instrument; Also Integrate civil dialogue throughout the program, with a focus on civil society participation in the governance of the programme.
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Recalls the need to tackle citizens’ active participation by enhancing the European dimension of citizenship education, both in curricular, as well as in extracurricular activities; highlights that a truly European citizenship education can inform and form citizens in the spirit of civic engagement and participation and that, in this sense, an EU manual can be the right tool to provide equal access to EU citizenship education;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Calls on the Member States that have not yet designated NCPs to do so as quickly as possible and calls on the Commission to continue working with the NCP network through meetings, training measures and dedicated exchanges, as these have been organised very successfully so far; in addition calls for the immediate establishment of the Civil Dialogue Group to ensure regular, open, and transparent dialogue between beneficiaries of the program and relevant stakeholders and form a task force to develop the functioning of the Civil Dialogue Group and establish a work programme with topics for discussion.
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Encourages the Commission, member states and NCPs to establish a European network of NCPs to facilitate the sharing of best practices and the exchange of knowledge among them;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 b (new) 8b. Emphasise the importance of including non-citizens who live in the EU, and their self-led organisations, in the target group of the CERV programme, which will foster democratic governance, the rule of law, social inclusion;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Takes note of the results of introducing different types of re-granting mechanisms under the CERV programme, which have been very encouraging so far; calls for a qualitative and quantitative analysis of the different re-granting calls with a view to possibly extending their use to the other strands of the CERV programme, where relevant, and in particular to Strand 3, in order to ensure that EU funding reaches grassroots-level civil society organisations that have long track records and considerable experience; urges the Commission to further simplify the administrative procedures and requirements for re-granting to give organisations applying for re-granting more flexibility vis-à-vis sub-grantees
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 12 a (new) – having regard to the Commission communication of 7 October 2020 entitled ‘A Union of Equality: EU Roma strategic framework for equality, inclusion and participation’ (COM(2020)0620),
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Takes note of the results of introducing different types of re-granting mechanisms under the CERV programme, which have been very encouraging so far; calls for a qualitative and quantitative analysis of the different re-granting calls with a view to possibly extending their use to the other strands of the CERV programme, where relevant, and in particular to Strand 3, in order to ensure that EU funding reaches grassroots-level civil society organisations that have long track records and considerable experience; urges the Commission to further simplify the administrative procedures and requirements for re-granting to give organisations applying for re-granting more flexibility vis-à-vis sub-grantees, ensuring appropriate working, healthcare and social protection standards; believes that the co-funding requirements could be revised with a view to adapting the rules to the beneficiary’s situation in order to support a larger variety of beneficiaries and thematic fields; underlines that funding provided from the CERV programme in the field of rights, equality, values and civic engagement, for which other sources of funding are very scarce or absent, should cover a greater percentage of grant amounts; calls for an increase in the program's budget to meet the growing demand for civic engagement and participation initiatives. Address the impact of inflation on program costs and consider revising co-funding requirements to make the program more accessible, especially for smaller organisations.
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Takes note of the results of introducing different types of re-granting mechanisms under the CERV programme, which have been very encouraging so far; calls for a qualitative and quantitative analysis of the different re-granting calls with a view to possibly extending their use to the other strands of the CERV programme, where relevant, and in particular to Strand 3, in order to ensure that EU funding reaches grassroots-level civil society organisations that have long track records and considerable experience; urges the Commission to further simplify the administrative procedures and requirements for re-granting to give organisations applying for re-granting more flexibility vis-à-vis sub-grantees, ensuring appropriate working, healthcare and social protection standards; believes that the co-funding requirements could be revised with a view to adapting the rules to the beneficiary’s situation in order to support a larger variety of beneficiaries and thematic fields; underlines that funding provided from the CERV programme in the field of rights, equality, values and civic engagement, for which other sources of funding are very scarce or absent, should cover a greater percentage of grant amounts; considers that it is crucial to increase to 2.6 billion EUR the fiancial allocation of the CERV in the next MFF programming, in order to achive ambitious pro-democratic goals;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Calls for the introduction of additional funding within CERV for the establishment of an ad-hoc mechanism for the protection of human rights defenders, similar to mechanisms in place for human rights defenders outside the EU or the protection of journalists.
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Emphasizes that effective communication and awareness-raising activities are essential for the success of the programme, therefore they need to be prioritized in order to engage potential beneficiaries, especially at local level;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Acknowledges that exchanges and participation in activities under the CERV programme are key for building the capacity of civil society organisations for civic engagement and the promotion of
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Acknowledges that exchanges and participation in activities under the CERV programme are key for building the capacity of civil society organisations for civic engagement and the promotion of Union values in non-EU countries; underlines that active engagement and commitment to European values do not start with accession agreements and are the outcome of the long-standing work of activists and civil society organisations to promote these ideas and support local activists in non-EU countries; calls, therefore, for the CERV programme to cover the participation costs of civil society representatives, at least those from candidate and associated countries, regardless of whether their country is involved in the CERV programme; stresses the need to address the challenges associated with the war in Ukraine by encouraging projects with Ukrainian partners through remembrance
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Reiterates its wish for the Commission to make the CERV programme a lever for action in the field of European historical consciousness by actively supporting structures that aim at fostering critical historical memory, for instance on transnational research and visiting places of memory, both in the EU and beyond; particularly to denounce historical and cultural revisionism; calls on the Commission and Member States, considering the enlargement of its 2023 areas of priorities beyond remembrance, to the utmost caution with regards to calls for proposals related to decolonisation and to ensure close monitoring as to avoid any kind of instrumentalisation of such sensitive societal issues in a number of Member States;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Encourages the Commission to facilitate the participation of non-EU citizens through the engagement of non- EU civil society organisations and representatives in CERV activities, particularly for candidate or associated countries,
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 b (new) 10b. Asks for the CERV programme to support the emerging dynamic of linking town twinning and networks of towns to the twinning of education establishments, which can reinforce the European dimension, the exchange of good practices and the sense of belonging;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 b (new) 10b. Encourages the Commission to establish a network of CERV beneficiaries to share their experiences, and to exchange best practices and a deeper understanding of local and national realities across the EU and beyond;
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas active
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new) 11a. Calls for the Commission and Member States to consider a considerable increase of scale and funding during the next Multi-Annual Financial Framework (MFF) in view of the Conclusions of the Conference on the future of Europe on European citizenship and education, as well as the strategic importance of the CERV programme for the implementation of EU priorities;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new) 11a. In order to assess the effectiveness of Regranting Mechanisms, a specific assessment must be conducted to determine their effectiveness in reaching grassroots groups and promoting EU values and citizenship. Evaluate the flexibility of the mechanism and its ability to support organisations in countries with shrinking civic space.
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas citizenship of the Union gives people various rights, in particular the right to petition Parliament on any issue within the EU’s responsibility, the right to raise perceived cases of maladministration by any EU institution with the European Ombudsman, the right to write to any EU institution in one of the EU’s official languages and receive a reply in the same language and the right to access Parliament, Council and Commission documents
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas present and emerging systemic challenges, such as the climate crisis, global pandemics, the digital shift and migration, require the adaptation of structures and approaches
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas present and emerging systemic challenges, such as the climate crisis, global pandemics, the digital shift and migration, inflation and social inequalities, require the adaptation of structures and approaches granting active and meaningfull participation to citizens in society, including those with fewer opportunities such as citizens of different social backgrounds; whereas the active digital engagement of citizens should take into account and address the digital gap between generations, social groups as well as between well connected urban areas and rural and remote areas;
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