Activities of Tamás MESZERICS related to 2018/0191(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing 'Erasmus': the Union programme for education, training, youth and sport and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013
Amendments (95)
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) In a context of rapid and profound changes, induced by technological revolution and glvesting in learning mobailisation, investing in learning mobilty, education for democracy and solidarity, cooperation and innovative policy development in the fields of education, training, youth and sport, sport, arts and environmentalism is key to building inclusive, democratic, cohesive and resilient societies and sustaining the competitiveness ofsolidarity in the Union, while contributing to strengthening European identity and to a more democratic Union.
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) In its Communication on Strengthening European Identity through Education and Culture of 14 November 2017, the Commission put forward its vision to work towards a European Education Area by 2025, in which learning would not be hampered by borders; a Union, where spending time in another Member State for purposes of studying and learning in any form or setting would become the standard and where, in addition to one's mother tongue, speaking two other languages, including minority languages and languages supporting mobility, would become the norm; a Union in which people would have a strong sense of their identity as Europeans, of Europe's cultural heritage and its diversity. In this context, the Commission emphasised the need to boost the tried-and- tested Erasmus+ programme in all categories of learners that it already covers and reaching out better to learners with fewer opportunities.
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The European Pillar of Social Rights, solemnly proclaimed and signed on 17 November 2017 by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, lays down, as its first key principle, that everyone has the right to quality and inclusive education, training and lifelong learning in order to maintain and acquire skills that enable them to participate fully in society and manage successfully transitions in the labour market. This right has to become a reality for everyone and sufficient EU funding should be geared towards that.
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) On 16 September 2016 in Bratislava, leaders of twenty-seven Member States stressed their determination to provide better opportunities for youth. In the Rome Declaration signed on 25 March 2017, leaders of twenty-seven Member States and of the European Council, the European Parliament and the European Commission pledged to work towards a Union where young people receive the best education and training and can work, learn, exchange, study and find jobs across the Union; a Union which preserves our cultural heritage and promotes solidarity, democracy and cultural diversity.
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The mid-term evaluation report of the 2014-2020 Erasmus+ programme confirmsidered that the creation of a single programme on education, training, youth and sport resulted in significant simplification, rationalisation and synergies in the management of the Programme while further improvements are necessary not only to further consolidate the efficiency gains of the 2014-2020 Programme but also to ensure that the creation of a single programme does not happen at the detriment of smaller beneficiaries and certain target groups. In the consultations for the mid- term evaluation and on the future Programme, Member States and stakeholders made a strong call for continuity in the Programme's scope, architecture and delivery mechanisms, while calling for a number of improvements, such as making the Programme more inclusive and manageable also for smaller beneficiaries and smaller project sizes. They also expressed their full support for keeping the Programme integrated and underpinned by the lifelong learning paradigm. The European Parliament, in its Resolution of 2 February 2017 on the implementation of Erasmus+, welcomed the integrated structure of the programme and called on the Commission to exploit fully the lifelong learning dimension of the programme by fostering and encouraging cross-sectoral cooperation in the future programme. Member States and stakeholders also highlighted the need to keep a strong international dimension in the Programme and to extend it to other sectors of education and training.
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In its Communication on 'A modern budget for a Union that protects, empowers and defends - the multiannual financial framework for 2021-2027'26 adopted on 2 May 2018, the Commission called for a stronger “youth” focus in the next financial framework, notably by more than doubling the size of the 2014-2020 Erasmus+ Programme, one of the Union’s most visible success stories. The focus of the new Programme should be on inclusiveness, and to reach more young people with fewer opportunities and promoting the overall personal development of young people as active citizens in diverse and democratic societies. This should allow more young people to move to another country to live, learn or work. _________________ 26 COM(2018) 321 final.
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In this context, it is necessary to establish the successor programme for education, training, youth and sport (the 'Programme') of the 2014-2020 Erasmus + programme established by Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council27. The integrated nature of the 2014-2020 programme covering learning in all contexts - formal, non- formal and informal, and at all stages of life - should be maintained to boost flexible learning paths allowing individuals to develop those competences that are necessary to develop as individuals and to face the challenges of the twenty-first century. _________________ 27 Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing 'Erasmus+': the Union programme for education, training, youth and sport and repealing Decisions No 1719/2006/EC, No 1720/2006/EC and No 1298/2008/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 50).
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) The Programme shall provide students, teachers and adult learners with the opportunity to broaden their horizons and reduce prejudice regarding LGBTI people. Teacher-training activities should train teachers on how to introduce LGBTI topics in a positive light into the curriculum, how to support LGBTI students and fellow colleagues, and how to protect LGBTI students in school legislation. Additionally, the adult education and vocational education and training opportunities should help those LGBTI students who dropped out of school or university due to the unsafe school/studying environments they were exposed to.
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The Programme should be coherent with the new European Union youth strategy30, the framework for European cooperation in the youth field for 2019- 2027, based on the Commission's Communication of 22 May 2018 on 'Engaging, connecting and empowering young people: a new EU Youth Strategy'31, including as regards the strategy’s aspirations to support quality youth work and non-formal and informal learning. This entails attention for mobility, inclusiveness, capacity building, innovation and recognition of youth work and non-formal or informal learning within the context of the 2012 Council Recommendation on the validation of non-formal and informal learning. This also calls for the promotion of quality tools and systems that should be used in the training of youth workers and that correspond to the changing circumstances of young people’s lives. These should be embedded in a broader quality approach to empower youth organisations. _________________ 30 [Reference - to be adopted by the Council by the end of 2018]. 31 COM(2018) 269 final. COM(2018) 269 final.
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The Programme should contribute to strengthening the Union's innovation capacity notably by supporting mobility and cooperation activities that foster the development of competences in forward- looking study fields or, especially those promoting sustainable development as a horizontal approach and disciplines such as liberal arts, science, technology, engineering and mathematics, climate change, the environment, clean energy, artificial intelligence, robotics, data analysis and arts/design, to help people develop knowledge, skills and competences needed for the future. To this end, particular measures should address women and girls, who are still underrepresented in these disciplines.
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The Programme should be more inclusive by improving its outreach to those with fewer opportunities, including through more flexible learning mobility formats, and by fostering participation of small organisations, in particular newcomers and community-based grassroots organisations that work directly with disadvantaged learners of all agesmobility formats, simplified administrative procedures, targeting of beneficiary organisations working with groups underrepresented in Erasmus+, youth-friendly and clear information and communication about the programme and by fostering and supporting the participation of local organisations and small organisations, in particular newcomers, youth organisations, volunteer-based grassroots organisations and community-based grassroots organisations that work directly with disadvantaged learners of all ages, and organisations working with and supporting people from marginalised groups such as people with an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and LGBTI people. Virtual formats, such as virtual cooperation, blended and virtual mobility, should be promoted as a complementary aspect of a physical mobility to reach more participants, in particular those with fewer opportunities and those for whom moving physically to a country other than their country of residence would be an obstacle.
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) The Programme should contribute to the full implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, in particular Article 24 (right to education), and the European Disability Strategy, to ensure that people with disabilities are able to fully and equally enjoy all their human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) In its Communication on Strengthening European identity through education and culture, the Commission highlighted the pivotal role of education, culture and sport in promoting active citizenship and common values amongst the youngest generations. Strengthening European identity and fostering the active participation of individuals in the democratic processes and civil society is crucial for the future of Europe and our democratic societies. Going abroad to study, learn, train and work or to participate in youth, andrt, environmental or sport activities contributes to strengthening this European identity in all its diversity and the sense of being part of a cultural community as well as to fostering such active citizenship, among people of all ages. Those taking part in mobility activities should get involved in their local communities for example by volunteering in local initiatives as well as engage in their host country local communities to share their experience. Activities linked to reinforcing all aspects of creativity in education, training and youth and enhancing individual key competencies should be supported. The Programme recognises a particularly important role of civil society organisations such as youth organisations, in achieving this goal through non-formal education and informal learning.
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The basic architecture of the 2014- 2020 programme in three chapters - education and training, youth and sport –/arts/environment - structured around three key actions has proved successful and should be maintained. Improvements to streamline and rationalise the actions supported by the Programme should be introduced.
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) The Programme should reinforce existing learning mobility opportunities, notably in those sectors where the Programme could have the biggest efficiency gains, to broaden its reach and meet the high unmet demand. This should be done notably by increasing and facilitating mobility activities for higher education students, school pupils and learners in vocational education and training. Mobility of low-skilled adult learnergroups currently reached less, especially young people not in formal education and learners in vocational education and training as well as school pupils. Higher education students could continue to be targeted at the existing high level. Mobility of low-skilled, disadvantaged learners or those with fewer opportunities should be embedded in partnerships for cooperation. Mobility opportunities for youth participating in non-formal or informal learning activities should also be fundamentally extended to reach more young people, especially newcomers, those with fewer opportunities and hard-to- reach population. Mobility of staff in education, training, youth and sport should also be reinforced, considering its leverage effect. In line with the vision of a true European Education Area, the Programme should also boost mobility and exchanges and promote student participation in educational and cultural activities by supporting digitalisation of processes, such as the European Student Card. This initiative can be an important step in making mobility for all a reality first by enabling higher education institutions to send and receive more exchange students while still enhancing quality in student mobility and also by facilitating students' access to various services (library, transport, accommodation) before arriving at the institution abroad.
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The Programme should encourage youth participation in Europe's democratic life, including by supporting participation projects for young people to engage and learn to participate in civic society, raising awareness about European common values including fundamental rights, bringing together young people and decision makers at local, national and Union level, as well as contributing to the European integration process. The Programme recognises the key role of youth organisations and youth work in reaching this objective and will focus on building a stronger youth sector in Europe by supporting and promoting the operation and projects of youth organisations across Europe, neighbouring countries and cooperation with the rest of the world.
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The Programme should offer young people more opportunities to discover Europe through learning experiences abroad. Eighteen year oldsYoung people regardless of age, in particular those with fewer opportunities, should be given the chance to have a first- time, short- term individual or group experience travelling throughout Europe in the frame of an informal educational activity aimed at fostering their sense of belonging to the European Union discovering its diversity and the variety of youth participation and discovering its cultural diversity. The Programme should identify bodies, including civil society organisations and youth organisations, in charge of reaching out and selecting the participants and support activities to foster the learning dimension of the experience. Preparation and debriefing seminars, providing language training, intercultural skills and stimulating reflection should be an integral part of the travelling experience. Those seminars should be organised by the responsible sending or receiving organisations. These should also be involved in the selection of participants and serve as a point of contact for the traveller for the duration of the journey. The Programme should as well integrate the European Capitals of Culture, the European Youth Capitals, the European Volunteering Capitals and European Green Capitals as a key component of the experience.
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The Programme should also enhance the learning of languages, in particular through widened use of online tools, as e-learning offers additional advantages for language learning in terms of access and flexibility. In order to support European mobility those languages that provide the possibility of broader intercultural exchange should be supported as well as those languages that increase the cultural heritage and language diversity of the EU.
Amendment 136 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) The Programme should support measures that enhance the cooperation between institutions and organisations active in education, training, youth, arts and sport, recognising their fundamental role in equipping individuals with the knowledge, skills and competences needed in a changing world as well as to adequately fulfil the potential for sustainable development, social progress, innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship, in particular within the digital economy.
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) The 2010 Bruges Communiqué called for support of vocational excellence for smart and sustainable growth. The 2017 Communication on Strengthening Innovation in Europe's Regions points to linking vocational education and training to innovation systems, as part of smart specialisation strategies at regional level. The Programme should provide the means to respond to these calls and support the development of transnational platforms of Centres of vocational excellence closely integrated in local and regional strategies for sustainable development, social inclusion, growth, innovation and competitiveness. These centres of excellence should act as drivers of quality vocational skills in a context of sectorial challenges, while supporting overall structural changes and socio-economic policies in the Union.
Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) As a way to ensure cooperation with other Union instruments and support to other policies of the Union, mobility opportunities should be offered to people in various sectors of activity, such as the public sector, agriculture and enterprise, to have a learning experience abroad allowing them, at any stage of their life, to grow and develop professionally but also personally, in particular by developing an awareness of their European identity and an understanding of European cultural diversity. The Programme should offer an entry point for Union transnational mobility schemes with a strong learning dimension, simplifying the offer of such schemes for beneficiaries and those taking part in these activities. The scaling-up of Erasmus projects should be facilitated; specific measures should be put in place to help promoters of Erasmus projects to apply for grants or develop synergies through the support of the European Structural and Investment Funds and the programmes relating to migration, security, justice and citizenship, health and culture as well as the European Solidarity Corps.
Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) The Program shall be in line with the central aim of the Paris Agreement to strengthen the global response to the threat of climate change by raising awareness and improve responsible and environment conscious behavioural patterns in order to keep the global temperature rise this century well below 2 degrees Celsius. Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and achieve the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, this Programme will contribute to mainstream climate action in the Union's policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the Union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the Programme's preparation and implementation and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review process.
Amendment 154 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32 a (new)
Recital 32 a (new)
(32a) The Programme and its tools in this unique international environment should play a crucial role in educating people about global sustainability, and global studies, environmental protection, climate change and beside targeted programs these studies should appear in all key activities as a horizontal element in the form of formal, non-formal education or informal learning.
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32 b (new)
Recital 32 b (new)
(32b) Given the legal obligation of the European Union to eliminate inequalities and promote equality between men and women through all its activities established by Article 8 TFEU on the European Union, this Programme should contribute to mainstream gender in the Union's policies. Relevant actions will be identified during the Programme's preparation and implementation and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review process. Improvements are especially needed regarding gender balance of participants from 3rd countries.
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) Within a basic envelope for actions to be managed by the national agencies in the field of education and training, a breakdown of minimum allocation per sector (higher education, school education, vocational education and training and adult education) should be defined in order to guarantee a critical mass of appropriations to reach the intended output and results in each of these sectors. In addition, a minimum allocation per target group should also be defined in order to guarantee a critical mass of appropriations to reach the intended output and results in each of these sectors.
Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) In compliance with the Financial Regulation, the Commission should adopt work programmes and inform the European Parliament and the Council thereof. The work programme should set out the measures needed for their implementation in line with the general and specific objectives of the Programme, the selection and award criteria for grants, as well as all other elements required, especially the targeting of those with fewer opportunities. Work programmes and any amendments to them should be adopted by implementing acts in accordance with the examination procedure.
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) Pursuant to paragraph 22 and 23 of the Inter-institutional agreement for Better Law-Making of 13 April 201638, there is a need to evaluate the Programme on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements, while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens, in particular on beneficiary organisations but also on Member States. Such requirements should include specific, measurable and realistic indicators which can be measured over time as a basis for evaluating the effects of the Programme on the ground. _________________ 38 Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016 (OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1).
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
Recital 43
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44 a (new)
Recital 44 a (new)
(44a) As a general rule, grant requests and project applications will be submitted to the national agency of the country where the applicant organisation is based, however the European Commission shall guarantee that all provisions and targets are sufficiently met during implementation. Grant requests and project applications for activities organised by Union-wide networks, European non-governmental organisations and international organisations, shall be submitted to and managed by the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency of the European Commission.
Amendment 169 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46
Recital 46
(46) Member States should endeavour to adopt all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the Programme. This includes resolving, where possible, and without prejudice to Union law on the entry and residence of third-country nationals issues that create difficulties in obtaining visas and residence permits and other legal or administrative difficulties that could prevent access to the programme. In line with Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council39, Member States are encouraged to establish fast-track admission procedures. _________________ 39 Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purposes of research, studies, training, voluntary service, pupil exchange schemes or educational projects and au pairing (OJ L 132, 21.5.2016, p. 21).
Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47
Recital 47
(47) The performance reporting system should ensure that data for monitoring programme implementation and evaluation are collected efficiently, effectively and in a timely manner, and at the appropriate level of granularity. Such data should be sex-disaggregated and communicated to the Commission in a way that complies with relevant data protection rules.
Amendment 174 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49 a (new)
Recital 49 a (new)
(49a) It is important to ensure the sound financial management of each programme and its implementation in the most effective and user-friendly manner possible. Member States or National Agencies should refrain from adding rules that complicate the use of funds for the beneficiary.
Amendment 176 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) 'lifelong learning' means learning in all its forms (formal, non-formal and informal learning) taking place at all stages in life, including early childhood education and care, general education, vocational education and training, higher education, and adult education, and resulting in an improvement in knowledge, skills and attitudes or participation in society, sensitivity to global and local environmental and social issues in a personal, civic, cultural, social and/or employment-related perspective, including the provision of counselling and guidance services;
Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) 'learning mobility' means moving as a choice physically to a country other than the country of residence voluntarily, in order to undertake study, training or non-formal or informal learning; IAt maythe request of the participant it shall be accompanied by measures such as language support and training and/or be complemented by online learning and virtual cooperation. In some specific cases, it may take the form of learning through the use of information technology and communications tools;
Amendment 182 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) 'informal learning' means learning resulting from daily activities and experiences which is not organised or structured in terms of objectives, time or learning support. It may be unintentional from the learner's perspective and it should provide for a learning outcome beneficial for the learner;
Amendment 183 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
(8) 'staff' means any person who, on either a professional or a voluntary basis, is involved in education, training or non- formal learning, and may include professors, teachers, trainers, school leaders, youth workers, sport coachevolunteers, civil society activists, sport coaches, social service staff and social workers, non- educational staff and other practitioners involved in promoting learning;
Amendment 184 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
(10) 'school pupil' means any person enrolled in a learning capacity at an institution providing general education at any level from early childhood education and care to upper secondary education, or child schooled outside an institutional setting considered by the national or regional authorities as eligible to participate in the Programme, in their respective territories;
Amendment 186 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
(11) 'adult education' means any form of non-vocational education for adults after initial education, whether of a formal, non- formal or informal nature; A main aim of adult education is the promotion of social inclusion, active citizenship and well- being, alongside the transmission of knowledge, competences and skills;
Amendment 189 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18
(18) 'higher education institution' means any type of higher education institution which, in accordance with national or regional law or practice, offers recognised degrees or other recognised tertiary level qualifications, whatever such establishment may be called as well as any other type of higher education institution which is considered by the national or regional authorities as eligible to participate in the Programme, in their respective territories;
Amendment 190 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19
(19) 'transnational' relates to any action involving at least two countries or regions in two countries which are either Member States or third countries associated to the Programme;
Amendment 191 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20
(20) 'youth participation activity' means an out-of-school activity carried out by informal groups of young people or groups including young people and/or youth organisations, and characterised by a non- formal or informal learning approach;
Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 21
(21) 'youth worker' means a professional or a volunteer involved in non-formal or informal learning who supports young people in their personal development, including socio-educational and professional development and the development of their competences. Youth workers together with young people are involved in planning, steering, coordination, implementation and evaluation of youth work activities and related youth work development;
Amendment 194 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 22
(22) 'EU Youth dialogue' means the dialogue with young people and youth organisations whichinvolving policy and decision makers, as well as experts, researchers and other relevant civil society actors. It serves as a forum for continuous joint reflection on the priorities, implementation and follow-up of European cooperation in all fields of relevance to the yYouth fieldng;
Amendment 196 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 25
(25) 'people with fewer opportunities' means people facing obstacles that prevent them from having effective access to opportunities under the Programmein one or more areas of life among others for economic, social, socio- economic cultural, geographical or health reasons, including psychological, discriminatory reasons, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, ethnicity, a migrant background, legal barriers or for reasons such as disability and educational or learning difficulties; such difficulties require for them to have additional support services to enable them to overcome such obstacles and fully participate in the programme;
Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 27 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 27 a (new)
(27a) “support services” means long or short-term services, that empower participants or their families with fewer opportunities or support needs to fully and successfully participate in all the activities of the programme and the life of the local community in which they reside;
Amendment 202 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the Programme is to support the educational, professional and personal development of people in education, training, youth, adult learning and sport, in Europe and beyond, thereby contributing to a sustainable growth, jobs and social cohesion andfuture, especially quality jobs, social cohesion and inclusion, reduction of poverty, global and local environmental protection, furthermore promote active citizenship, participation in democratic life in order to strengthening European identity. As such, the Programme shall be a key instrument for building a European education area, supporting the implementation of the European strategic cooperation in the field of education and, training, adult learning and youth work with its underlying sectoral agendas, strengthening the youth sector, advancing youth policy cooperation under the Union Youth Strategy 2019-2027 and developing the European dimension in sport, art and environmental protection.
Amendment 208 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) promote learning mobility of individuals, as well as cooperation, inclusion, sustainability, gender equality, excellence, creativity and innovation at the level of organisations and policies in the field of education and training;
Amendment 209 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) promote non-formal and informal learning mobility, intercultural dialogue, critical thinking, volunteering and active participation among young people, as well as cooperation, inclusion, sustainability, gender equality, creativity and innovation at the level of organisations and policies in the field of youth, including youth work;
Amendment 211 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) promote learning mobility of sport coaches, art teachers, environmental educators and staff, as well as cooperation, inclusion, sustainability, gender equality, creativity and innovation at the level of sport, art and environmental organisations and sport policies.;
Amendment 214 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the mobility of those participating in any type of learning activities regardless of age, especially: (a) vocational education and training learners and staff; (b) school pupils or children in childcare and staff; (c) the mobility of those outside formal education settings (d) higher education students and staff;
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) the mobility of those outside formal education settings;
Amendment 216 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the mobility of school pupils or children in childcare and staff;
Amendment 217 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the mobility of adult education participants and staff;
Amendment 219 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) language learning opportunities, including minority languages supporting language diversity and those supporting mobility activities.
Amendment 222 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
In the field of learning, education and training, the Programme shall support the following actions under key action 2:
Amendment 224 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) partnerships for innovation in education and other forms of learning through large-scale actions such as adult education alliances;
Amendment 225 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) partnerships for innovation, especially sustainable and green innovation to strengthen Europe's sustainable innovation capacity;
Amendment 226 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) partnerships for social inclusion and cohesion and reduction of poverty;
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
In the field of learning, education and training, the Programme shall support the following actions under key action 3:
Amendment 230 #
(c) policy dialogue and cooperation with key stakeholders, including Union- wide networks, European, non- governmental organisationsational, regional and local non-governmental organisations, especially in less privileged regions or working with disadvantaged people and international organisations in the field of learning, education and training; This cooperation shall entail structural support;
Amendment 232 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) measures that contribute to the high qualitative and inclusivy and socially more inclusive and environmentally sustainable implementation of the Programme;
Amendment 238 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) intergenerational exchange activities between youth and older persons
Amendment 239 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) Partnerships for innovation in youth participation through large-scale actions such as youth work alliances;
Amendment 240 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) partnerships for increased outreach of the programme, especially with the use of mass media and new digital tools
Amendment 241 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) policy dialogue, support and cooperation with relevant key stakeholders, including Union-wide networks, European non- governmental organisations, and international organisations in the field of youth, the EU Youth dialogue as well as structural support to the European Youth Forum and other European Youth organisations;
Amendment 244 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) measures that contribute to the dialogue with young people and youth organisations serving as a forum for continuous input and joint reflection on the priorities, implementation and follow- up of European cooperation in all fields of relevance to the Young;
Amendment 245 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
(db) structured intergenerational dialogue;
Amendment 247 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
In the field of sport, the Programme shall support, under key action 1, the mobility of sport coaches art teachers, environmental educators and staff.
Amendment 248 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
In the field of sport, arts and environmental protection the Programme shall support the following actions under key action 2:
Amendment 249 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) not for profit sport, art and environmental protection related events aiming at further developing the European dimension of sport, arts and environmental protection.
Amendment 250 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
In the field of sport, art and environmental protection the Programme shall support the following actions under key action 3:
Amendment 251 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) policy dialogue and cooperation with relevant key stakeholders, including European non-governmental organisations and international organisations in the field of sport, arts and environmental protection;
Amendment 253 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) dissemination and awareness- raising activities about European policy outcomes and priorities and about the Programme, including sport, art and environmental protection prizes and awards.
Amendment 254 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 30 00044 322 000 000 in current prices.
Amendment 257 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
(a) EUR 24 940 000 00080% for actions in the field of learning, education and training, from which:
Amendment 259 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 1
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 1
(1) at least EUR 8 640 000 00030% should be allocated to higher education actions referred to in point (a) of Article 4 and point (a) of Article 5;
Amendment 261 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2
(2) at least EUR 5 230 000 00030% to actions in vocational education and training referred to in point (b) of Article 4 and point (a) of Article 5;
Amendment 262 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 3
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 3
(3) at least EUR 3 790 000 00018% to school education actions referred to in point (c) of Article 4 and point (a) of Article 5;
Amendment 263 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 4
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 4
(4) at least EUR 1 190 000 00010% to adult education actions referred to in point (d) of Article 4 and point (a) of Article 5;
Amendment 264 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 5
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 5
(5) EUR 450 000 0001,8% for Jean Monnet actions referred to in Article 7;
Amendment 265 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 5 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 5 a (new)
(5a) 2% as a margin of flexibility with regards to all actions in Chapter II
Amendment 266 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) EUR 3 100 000 00015% for actions in the field of youth referred to in Articles 8 to 10;
Amendment 267 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) EUR 550 000 0001,8% for actions in the field of sport referred to in Articles 11 to 13; and
Amendment 269 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) at least EUR 960 000 0003,2% as a contribution to the operational costs of the national agencies.
Amendment 271 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The levels of financial support such as grants, travel or administrative lump sums, flat rates and unit costs, shall be regularly revised and adjusted to the living and subsistence costs of the host country or region as well as travelling conditions.
Amendment 276 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. To support the inclusion of those who face additional barriers and require special needs assistance a dedicated budget to cover the costs of such assistance will be provided, separate from the main project budget.
Amendment 277 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. As a general rule, grant requests and project applications will be submitted to the national agency of the country where the applicant organisation is based. Grant requests and project applications for activities organised by Union-wide networks, European non-governmental organisations and international organisations, shall be submitted to and managed by the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency of the European Commission
Amendment 278 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. When implementing the Programme, inter alia in the selection of participants and the award of grants, the Commission and the Member States shall ensure that efforts are made to promote social inclusion and improve outreach to people with fewer opportunities. National Agencies will ensure that and be held responsible for additional appropriate support services to be available to enable people with fewer opportunities to fully participate and have full access to the benefits of the programme.
Amendment 281 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3
Article 20 – paragraph 3
3. The performance reporting system shall ensure that data for monitoring Programme implementation and evaluation are sex-disaggregated and are collected efficiently, effectively, in a timely manner and at the appropriate level of detail by beneficiaries of Union funds within the meaning of Article [2(5)] of the Financial Regulation. To that end, proportionate reporting requirements shall be imposed on beneficiaries of Union funds and Member States.
Amendment 285 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 4
Article 22 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the Programme, and its actions and results. Financial resources allocated to the Programme shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in Article 3.
Amendment 290 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 2
2. The Member States shall take all necessary and appropriate measures to remove any legal and administrative obstacles to the proper functioning of the Programme, including, where possible, measures aimed at resolving issues that give rise to difficulties in obtaining visas. residence permits and other legal or administrative difficulties that could prevent access to the programme
Amendment 297 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 24 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. The National Agency shall regularly consult the beneficiaries of the programme (individuals and organisations) in order to collect their feedback on the programme, report this to the European Commission and improve its implementation at national level based on their feedback and expertise.
Amendment 300 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 a (new)
Article 25 a (new)
Article 25a Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency At Union level, the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency - EACEA shall be responsible for managing all stages of grant and project applications for actions of the Programme listed in Chapter II, III and IV of this Regulation submitted by Union-wide networks, European non-governmental organisations and international organisations.
Amendment 301 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2
Article 31 – paragraph 2
2. The committee may meet in specific configurations to deal with sectoral issues. Where appropriate, in accordance with its rules of procedure and on an ad hoc basis, external experts, including representatives of the social partners, may becivil society organisations and representatives of beneficiaries shall be regularly invited to participate in its meetings as observers.
Amendment 302 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 31 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The European Youth Forum shall be included as permanent observer without voting rights in the committee and its participation laid out in the rules of procedures of the committee