20 Amendments of Julie WARD related to 2018/0207(COD)
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 1
Citation 1
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 16(2), Article 19(2), Article 21(2), Article 24, Article 167, and Article 168 thereof and to Article 11 of the Treaty on European Union,
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) The values, on which the EU is founded, encompass in particular fundamental rights, non-discrimination and equality, anti-racism and tolerance, the respect for human dignity, the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary, cultural diversity, a vibrant civil society, freedom of expression and citizen participation in democratic life;
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Attitudinal and environmental barriers as well as lack of accessibility hinder the full and effective participation of peoplersons with disabilities in society, on an equal basis with others. Peoplersons with disabilities, which include those with long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments, are faced with barriers to, among other things, access the labour market, benefit from an inclusive and quality education, avoid poverty and social exclusion, enjoy access to cultural initiatives and media, or use their political rights. As a party to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (the UNCRPD), the Union and all its Member States have committed to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. The provisions of the UNCRPD have become an integral part of the Union legal order.
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the Programme is to protect and promote rights and values and the rule of law as enshrined in the EU Treaties, including by supporting civil society organisations, at local, regional, national and transnational levels, in order to sustain open, democratic and inclusive societies.
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the Programme is to protect and promote rights and values as enshrined in the EU Treaties, including by supporting civil society organisations,and building the capacity of civil society organisations at local, national and transnational levels in order to sustain open, democratic and inclusive societies.
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) protecting and promoting the rights of the child, the rights of young people, the rights of people with disabilities, Union citizenship rights and the right to the protection of personal data.
Amendment 138 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) increasing citizens’, in particular young people's, understanding of the Union, its history, cultures, cultural heritage and diversity;
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) increasing citizens’ understanding of the Union, its history, cultures, cultural heritage and diversity;
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) promoting exchange and cooperation between citizens of different countries and their local communities; to promote citizens’ civic and democratic participation allowing citizens and representative associations to make known and publicly exchange their views in all areas of Union action and on respect of EU values;
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme for the period 2021 – 2027 shall be EUR [641908 705 000] in current prices.
Amendment 174 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. The work programme shall be adopted by the Commission by means of an implementing act. That implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 19. The Commission shall consult civil society organisations in preparation of the programme.
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3
Article 19 – paragraph 3
3. The committee may meet in specific configurations to deal with the individual strands of the Programme. Where appropriate, in accordance with its rules of procedure, external experts, including representatives of the social partners, civil society organisations and representatives of beneficiaries shall be regularly invited to participate in its meetings as observers.
Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) awareness raising among citizens, notably young people, dissemination of information to improve the knowledge of the policies and rights in the areas covered by the Programme;
Amendment 203 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) promoting public awareness and understanding of the risks, rules, safeguards and rights in relation to the protection of personal data, privacy, and digital security, as well as addressing fake news and targeted disinformation through awareness raising, trainings, studies and monitoring activities, particularly focusing on young people;
Amendment 209 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point f
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) strengthening citizen's awareness, especially of young people, of European culture, history and remembrance as well as their sense of belonging to the Union;
Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point h
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) encouraging and facilitating active participation, with particular attention to marginalised groups of society, in the construction of a more democratic Union as well as awareness of rights and values through support to civil society organisations;
Amendment 218 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point j
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point j
(j) developing the capacity of European networks to promote and furand civil society organisations to contribute to ther develop Union law, policy goals and strategiment, awareness raising, monitoring of the implementation of Union law, policy goals and strategies, and the respect and promotion of EU values as well as supporting civil society organisations active in the areas covered by the Programme.
Amendment 222 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
(ja) promote and develop dialogue with civil society organisations on the development, implementation and monitoring of Union law, policy goals and strategies in all areas covered by the programme;
Amendment 224 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point k
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point k
(k) enhancing knowledge of the programme and dissemination and transferability of its results and fostering citizen outreachand civil society outreach at national and local level, including by setting up and supporting programme independent desks/national contact network.
Amendment 226 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex II – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The Programme will be monitored on the basis of a set of indicators intended to measure the extent to which the general and specific objectives of the Programme have been achieved and with a view to minimising administrative burdens and costs. Where possible, indicators are to be broken down by age, sex and any other collectable data where available (ethnicity, disability, gender identity…). To that end, data will be collected as regards the following set of key indicators: