13 Amendments of Jozo RADOŠ related to 2016/2304(INI)
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that ensuring the visibility of cohesion policy investments should remain primarily the responsibility of the competent national authorities, and in particular local and regional authorities, as they constitute the most effective interface of communication with citizens by bringing Europe closer to them;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes in this context the uneven progress registered across Member States towards streamlining administrative procedures in terms of the broader involvement of regional and local partners;
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Underlines that it is essential to increase ownership of the policy on the ground, both locally and regionally, in order to ensure efficient delivery and communication of the results; appreciates that the partnership principle adds value to the implementation of European public policies, as confirmed by a recent Commission study, but points out that mobilising partners remains rather difficult on account of their diversity and, sometimes, conflicts of interest;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes the important role of the media in informing citizens on EU affairs; regrets nevertheless the rather limited coverage of EU cohesion policy investments; stresses the need to develop communication strategies that are adapted to the current informational challenges and take account of digital advancements and the mix of different types of media channels, particularly given the increasing influence of social media on information;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to increase the coordination and accessibility of existing communication means and instruments at EU level, with a view to addressing topics that have an impact on the EU agenda; emphasises in this context the importance of communicating effectively, possibly as part of the future Europe for Citizens programme, on how cohesion policy implementation delivers concrete results for the daily life of EU citizens;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the current specific communication activities, such as the ‘Europe in My Region’ campaign, the Commission’s ‘EU Budget for Results’ web application, the cooperation with CIRCOM Regional16 , and the opportunities provided by the newly created European Solidarity Corps, with a view to increasing awareness of cohesion policy impact on the ground, both locally and regionally; stresses moreover the need to concentrate efforts on reaching students and journalists as potential communication vectors, and on ensuring a geographical balance in the communication campaigns; _________________ 16 Professional Association of Regional Public Service Television in Europe.
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Underlines the need to adjust the communication arrangements in the Common Provisions Regulation (EU) 1303/2013, in the sense of providing a specific envelope for communication within the technical assistance, as well as increasing the binding publicity and information requirements for cohesion policy projects;
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Welcomes the initiative of the V4 countries on the externalities of cohesion policy in EU-1517 and calls on the Commission to draft a broader study at EU-28 level; further urges the Commission to differentiate its communication strategies towards net contributor and net beneficiary Member States, while highlighting the specific benefits that cohesion policy brings in terms of the real economy, fostering entrepreneurship and innovation and, creating growth and jobs in all EU regions, and improving community and economic infrastructure, both through direct investments and direct and indirect exports (externalities); _________________ 17 Report prepared within the Ex post evaluation and forecast of benefits to EU- 15 countries as a result of Cohesion Policy implementation in V4 countries, commissioned by the Polish Ministry of Economic Development and entitled ‘How do EU-15 Member States benefit from the Cohesion Policy in the V4.
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the managing authorities to identify ways to facilitate and standardise access to information, in order to increase the transparency and visibility of funding opportunities and to ensure an effective exchange of information and knowledge for beneficiaries;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Highlights the role of the partnership principle in enhancing the collective commitment to and ownership of cohesion policy; calls for the link between public authorities, the economy, civil society and citizens to be strengthened through open dialogue, adjusting the composition of partnerships as necessary during implementation, with a view to ensuring the right mix of partners to represent community interests at every stage of the process;
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Highlights the need to enhance the communication dimension of cross-border and inter-regional cooperation, through the dissemination of good practices and of investment success stories; highlights the communication opportunities that could be created by making better use of communication at the level of EU macro- regional strategies;
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Highlights the imperative of increasing the Union’s dialogue with citizens, rethinking communication channels and strategies, taking account of the opportunities offered by social networks and new digital technologies, and adapting messages to regional contexts;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Calls on the Commission to consider the opportunities that the Europe for Citizens programme offers for providing better information on the results of Cohesion Policy;