Activities of Marlene MIZZI related to 2015/2063(INI)
Plenary speeches (2)
Prevention of radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens by terrorist organisations (A8-0316/2015 - Rachida Dati)
Prevention of radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens by terrorist organisations (debate)
Amendments (3)
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
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, but regrets that despite the recent reforms Europe is still unable to adequately respond to the new challenges, and stresses the need for a multifaceted 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;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
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 43 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
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;