Activities of Ildikó GÁLL-PELCZ related to 2016/2147(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on assessment of Horizon 2020 implementation in view of its interim evaluation and the Framework Programme 9 proposal
Amendments (13)
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the Horizon 2020 programme (hereinafter ‘this programme’), in line with the requirements of Article 16 of its Regulation, mainstreams gender equality and the gender dimension in researchbetween women and men in research and innovation as a cross-cutting issue in each of the different parts of the work programme;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas there are three mainstreaming objectives under this programme, namely: fostering equal opportunities and gender balance in project teams; ensuring gender balance in decision-making; and integrating a gender dimension into research and innovation content, which should be qualitative ;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas research and innovation are key drivers for European economic growth, and tapping into the full potential of women's skills, knowledge and qualifications will contribute to boosting growth, jobs and European competitiveness;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the fact that this programme provides support for research bodies in implementing gendeplans for equality plansbetween women and men; welcomes also the Commission and the European Institute for Gender Equality’s joint project aimed at creating an online tool for such gender equality plans, as a means of identifying and sharing best practices with relevant stakeholders;
Amendment 24 #
2 a. Notes the positive changes made in recent years in terms of equality between women and men in the fields of research, development and innovation, yet draws attention to the strong vertical and horizontal segregation in women's academic careers and the existence of cultural and institutional barriers;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that a further review is needed in order to assess the results, based also on reliable and comparable indicators such as the percentage of women participants and women project coordinators in Horizon 2020, and to propose adjustments to the specific actions if requiredcan be proposed, if required, in view of securing better results;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Requests that the Commission increase the budget for Horizon 2020 in order to boost the number of participating universities and research institutions, and calls on the Member States to facilitate access to grants for women researchers and scientists in order to foster equality in scientific careers and boost competitiveness in the EU;
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Member States to show a firmer commitment to ensuring that gender mainstreaming be further streconsider further strengthening gender mainstreaming within Horizon 2020, also supporting and reinforcing thened within Horizon 2020 dialogue between research institutions, businesses and related social partners, and calls for the development of gendetargets for equality targetsbetween women and men in strategies, programmes and projects at all stages of the research cycle;
Amendment 43 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the need to promote female entrepreneurship through the SME instrument, encouraging women to consider entrepreneurship as a relevant career option, by facilitating access to credit, cutting red tape and other obstacles for women's start-ups, in view of achieving smart, sustainable and inclusive growth;
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to increase the number of awareness-raising and information campaigns pertaining to this programme with a view to attracting more girls into STEM fields and boosting women’s participation in research projects;
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Underlines the importance of support programmes for women entrepreneurs and for women in science and academia and urges the EU to support these programmes in a more tangible manner,including through positive actions such as networking and mentoring programmes, as well as creating adequate conditions and having equal opportunities with men at all ages for training, advancement, re-skilling and re-training;
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Encourages Member States to promote measures and actions to foster the leadership potential of women and their participation in decision-making, using specific tools such as mentoring, networking and role models for women's career advancement;
Amendment 57 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Asks for inclusion of a robust gender equality strategystrategy on equality between women and men and measurable targets in the Framework Programme 9 proposal; considers it important to continue supporting gender equality between women and men as a cross- cutting objective, as well as a specific area eligible for funding.