376 Amendments of Fernando MAURA BARANDIARÁN
Amendment 41 #
2015/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the concrete measures and pragmatic solutions introduced recently by the Commission within the existing framework of financial rules in order to shorten financial procedures; deplores, however, the still significant delays in procuring essential equipment and services to the missions under the CSDP, partially due to the often slow process of adopting decisions by the Council, but also to a certain lack of flexibility of the financial rules, and the resulting negative effect on the missions’ functioning, and potentially on the safety of missions; recalls that the Court of Auditors already criticised this in its 2012 Special Report on the EU assistance to Kosovo related to the rule of law;
Amendment 57 #
2015/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Takes the view that the permanent CSDP Warehouse, which currently only serves new CSDP civilian missions, should quickly be upgraded by enlarging its scope to include existing missions and by improving the availability of stored equipment, and that it s; proposes that the CSDP Warehouldse be managed by the future SSC;
Amendment 68 #
2015/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls for better military-civilian synergies where appropriate, notably in the areas of logistics, transport and the security of missions, while respecting the different chains of command and the different natureclearly distinguishing between the natures, objectives and modes of functioning of civilian missions and military missoperations;
Amendment 88 #
2015/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Acknowledges that military operations are financed by the Member States outside the EU budget and that their common costs are covered by the Athena mechanism; underlines that Athena is crucial to the fast deployment of those operations and is an instrument of solidarity between Member States, as well as a major incentive, notably for those lacking financial resources, to contribute to CSDP operations; regrets, however, that the proportion of the common costs remains very low (aroundpproximately 10-15 % of all costs) and that the ‘costs lie where they fall’ principlehigh proportion of nation-borne costs and responsibilities in military operations is counter to the principles of solidarity and burden- sharing, which further deters Member States from taking an active part; finds that the long-term financing of military missions should be ensured;
Amendment 119 #
2015/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses that transparency and accountability are essential requirements not only for democratic scrutiny but also for the adequate functioning, and the credibility, of missions carried out under the EU flag; welcomes the reporting mechanisms provided for by the interinstitutional agreement of 2 December 2013, such as the joint consultation meetings on CFSP and the quarterly reports on the CFSP budget; maintains that any improvement in the flexibility and efficiency of financing and undertaking missions and operations must not compromise the achieved positive developments with regard to transparency and accountability in CSDP interventions; calls on the Commission to make an extensive interpretation of Article 49 (1) (g) of the Financial Regulation and to propose specific lines for each civilian CSDP mission under the CFSP chapter;
Amendment 129 #
2015/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Urges the Council, the EEAS and the Commission to prioritise the promotion of democratic transformationand engage proactively with the promotion and reinforcement of democracy, thereby providing a stronger bulwark against internal political, security and economic pressures and challenges;
Amendment 134 #
2015/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Regrets that the legal obligations vested in the PCAs to uphold democracy and the rule of law have not been observed in most cases, stresses that, although the PCAs fundamentally focus on trade, the respect for human rights and democracy must be at the core of the European Union strategy vis-a-vis the scope of cooperation envisaged on Partnership and Cooperation Agreements (PCAs) entailing the absolute application of the human rights and democracy clause, with the exception of limited and fragile progress in Kyrgyzstan;
Amendment 142 #
2015/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Deplores the ongoing Uzbek Government forced drafts of Uzbeks citizens, including the use of child labour, to work in abusive conditions in the cotton harvests, constraining the basic personal free will and freedoms;
Amendment 193 #
2015/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Considers education a crucial integrational pillar and a democratic, economic and social development enabler for all countries of Central Asia; urges the European Union, within the scope of the existing PCAs, to launch or reinforce educational programmes, as Erasmus +, that will promote a positive mobility to all EU and Central Asian students;
Amendment 243 #
2015/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Notes with concern that in addition to increasing climate change impacts, multiple alarming environmental challenges inherited from the Soviet period persist, such as those relating to an unmonitored and ongoing nuclear contamination in the past decades, and the urgent action of cleaning up nuclear testing sites, industrial and mining activities, unsustainable exploitation of natural resources, land degradation, air pollution, desertification, and, above all, continued catastrophic water mismanagement; urges the Commission, in this respect, to step up technical assistance and provide European know-how and best practice as to how to deal with these problems;
Amendment 297 #
2015/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Is concerned that stalled and uneven socio-economic development, the lack of state transparency and consequent corruption, poor governance and a weak institutional framework, lack of respect for rule of law; unresolved ethnic issues and lack of prospects for orderly succession in the countries of Central Asia are sources of potential instability;
Amendment 300 #
2015/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Supports the EU’s long-term goal of transforming the nascent EU-Central Asia High Level Security Dialogue into a genuine cooperative forum aimed at cooperation in addressing common security challenges; highlights the importance and positive impact of regional cooperation programs as the Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA) and the Central Asia Drug Action Programme (CADAP);
Amendment 13 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Urges the Commission to overhaul Directive 2010/13/EU1 without delay, doing away with the distinction between linear and non-linear services, encouraging the use of editorially screened content to which the country-of- origin principle applies and fleshing out the general social objectives of audiovisual regulationConsiders that the review of the Directive 2010/13/EU1should be based on an assessment of the changes in technology, business models but also changing viewing patterns to ensure the regulatory framework meets cultural policy objectives and incentivises investments in cultural content and in platforms disseminating that content; __________________ 1 Directive 2010/13/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 March 2010 on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action in Member States concerning the provision of audiovisual media services (Audiovisual Media Services Directive) (OJ L 95, 15.4.2010, p. 1).
Amendment 31 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Encourages Europe's audiovisual industry to keep on developing attractive and complementary on-line services, so as to enrich the range of European audiovisual content on offer;
Amendment 37 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Emphasises that, in this environment in which many services are on offer, it is important that the best possible referencing is provided for European services, which are essential to promoting European cultural diversity;
Amendment 53 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that platforms and intermediaries should be regulated in such a way as to rule out discrimination to a large extent and guarantee ththe European Commission should develop an innovation-friendly policy that fosters competition and innovation for online platforms and intermediaries to ensure findability of editorially screenedcreased creation and dissemination of cultural content;
Amendment 84 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that further efforts are needed to overhaul copyright law and that any revised provisions should apply to all mediawhile taking into account the differences between the digital and the analogical environment;
Amendment 124 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that the legal thinking behind Directive 93/83/EEC2 provides a suitable point of departure foEncourages the Commission to take on further measures to improve cross-border access to legal content in the digital single market.; __________________ 2 Council Directive 93/83/EEC of 27 September 1993 on the coordination of certain rules concerning copyright and rights related to copyright applicable to satellite broadcasting and cable transmission (OJ L 248, 6.10.1993, p. 15).
Amendment 133 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission to ensure compliance with the principles of internet neutrality, which is vital where media convergence is concerned;
Amendment 33 #
2015/2139(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas, in light of the European Year of Development 2015 and, the review of the UN Millennium Development Goals, the role of culture in development should not be overlooke and the outcome of the UN Sustainable Development Summit 2015, the role of culture is instrumental in achieving sustainable development and eradicating poverty in the world;
Amendment 87 #
2015/2139(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that increasing public investment and quality public-private partnerships in inclusive, quality and accessible education is the first step to providing equal access and opportunities for all;
Amendment 128 #
2015/2139(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Recognises the need to provide sustainable support to NGOs, youth organisations and training institutions to challenge extremism through active citizenship and empowerment of youth; calls in this regard on a renewed attention to the promotion of solidarity based intercultural society among young people through an implementation of the Europe for Citizens programme, in order to foster active citizenship which is open to the world, respects cultural diversity and is based on the common values of the European Union;
Amendment 163 #
2015/2139(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the European External Action Service to include culture as an integral element of external EU policy; calls on the Commission to mainstream cultural diplomacy and intercultural dialogue in all EU external relations instruments and in the EU development agenda; , to appoint a cultural attaché in each EU representation in third partner countries and to provide EEAS staff with training on the cultural dimension of external policy; calls on the Commission to mainstream cultural diplomacy and intercultural dialogue in all EU external relations instruments and in the EU development agenda; calls on the EU and the Member States to strengthen the cooperation with international organisations such as the United Nations and its related agencies, in particular UNESCO, UNICEF and UNHCR, and to require an effective and stronger EU representation within their bodies; moreover, calls for cooperation with national cultural institutes towards a better implementation of existing instruments, such as cultural network- based clusters of European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC), and the design of new tools to tackle common challenges in a globalised world;
Amendment 168 #
2015/2139(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the European External Action Service to include culture as an integral element of external EU policy; calls on the Commission to mainstream cultural diplomacy and intercultural dialogue in all EU external relations instruments and in the EU development agenda; highlights the need to remove obstacles to mobility for artists, educators, academics and culture professionals, by harmonising and simplifying visa procedures to encourage cultural cooperation with all parts of the world;
Amendment 175 #
2015/2139(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Recalls that cultural heritage represents the diversity of cultural expressions and therefore it should be protected and promoted through the adoption of harmonised legislation and international agreements, in close cooperation with UNESCO;
Amendment 181 #
2015/2139(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Recommends to the European Union to cooperate in making learning and schooling accessible for refugee children by continuing to support programs on access to education in humanitarian crises and to ensure integration of migrant students in Europe;
Amendment 190 #
2015/2139(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Encourages the Member States to fully exploit EU financial instruments, programmes and initiatives, such as the Erasmus+, Europe for Citizens, Creative Europe and Horizon 2020 programmes, EU neighbourhood policy and external relations instruments, and bodies such as the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights, for the promotion and support of intercultural dialogue and cultural diversity;
Amendment 22 #
2015/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas, according to the 2015 Special Eurobarometer 437, a vast majority of Europeans agrees that school lessons and material should include information about diversity in terms of religion or beliefs, ethnic origin, sexual orientation and gender identity1; 1 http://ec.europa.eu/COMMFrontOffice/Pu blicOpinion/index.cfm/ResultDoc/downloa d/DocumentKy/68004, p. 100.
Amendment 40 #
2015/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the knowledge and skills of teachers and other educational staff need to be further developed and updated through initial and ongoing training;
Amendment 88 #
2015/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recalls the need to ensure, enhance and broaden initial and ongoing professional development opportunities for teachers and educators in order to enable them to incorporate an EU dimension into their teaching, in particular with regard to citizenship education, as well as to implement learner-centred strategies and to adapt their teaching methods to the needs of learners, and to provide them with appropriate support and resources;
Amendment 113 #
2015/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses the need to enhance teachers' and learners' motivation and opportunities to learn more about the EU through their own first-hand experience, such us visits to the European institutions, contacts with EU officials, traineeship opportunities for students within the EU institutions and through media education, such as the European Youth Portal, making full use of the new information and communication technologies and Open Educational Resources;
Amendment 115 #
2015/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Underlines that learning of foreign languages can play a crucial role in increasing intercultural awareness and providing citizens with the skills needed to live and work in an increasingly complex and globalised world;
Amendment 145 #
2015/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the Commission’'s 2016 Work Programme for the implementation of the Erasmus+ Programme and its commitment to concrete actions following up on the Paris Declaration, in particular those aimed at increasing the impact of Erasmus+ on fostering active and democratic citizenship, intercultural dialogue, social inclusion and solidarity, including stronger support for civil society organisations in their key role in education to citizenship;
Amendment 149 #
2015/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to closely monitor the impact of EU programmes on developing participants’ sense of citizenship and civic participation; through the implementation of the Europe for Citizens programme;
Amendment 168 #
2015/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on the Commission to facilitate the sharing of best practices among Member States in combating discrimination and prejudice on the basis of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age and disability in educational settings, including by evaluating teaching materials, anti- bullying policies and anti-discrimination policies;
Amendment 180 #
2015/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Encourages Member States to support, review and update their education systems and all forms of EU-related curricula content at all levels of education – including vocational education and training – with a view to strengthening the EU dimension in close collaboration with all relevant actors at EU, and national, level, while strongly encouraging regionals and local levelauthorities, in particular when they have direct competences on educational systems;
Amendment 192 #
2015/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Considers non-discrimination on the grounds of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age and disability an essential part of the EU's values; deplores that in the area of education, EU law only prohibits discrimination on the basis of race and ethnicity; calls in this regard on Member States to adopt, as a matter of urgency, the 2008 proposal for a directive on implementing the principle of equal treatment between persons irrespective of religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation, which would protect against discrimination on these grounds in education;
Amendment 212 #
2015/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on Member States to increase investment in education and to provide the necessary support for schools and to empower the role of teachers to carry out and continuously develop an EU dimension in education;
Amendment 214 #
2015/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls on Member States to encourage and facilitate high quality training on EU topics for teachers, other educational staff, youth leaders and trainers, and to ensure the recognition of such training;
Amendment 1 #
Amendment 11 #
2015/2104(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that culture is a powerful instrument for European diplomatic relations, fostering EU core values and global citizenship, and that it should be incorporated consistently into the EU's external action; calls for a fruitful cooperation between the European Commission – more specifically its Directorate-General (DG) for Education and Culture and its DG for International Cooperation and Development –, the European External Action Service and the UN in areas such as cultural heritage at risk and illicit trade in cultural property, conflict prevention, the development of creative industries, the mobility of culture professionals, cultural goods and services, development education and education in emergencies;
Amendment 12 #
2015/2104(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that culture is a powerful instrument for European diplomatic relations, fostering EU core values, cohesion and global citizenship, and that it should be incorporated consistently into the EU's external action; calls for a fruitful cooperation between the European Commission – more specifically its Directorate-General (DG) for Education and Culture and its DG for International Cooperation and Development –, the European External Action Service and the UN in areas such as cultural heritage at risk and illicit trade in cultural property, conflict prevention, the development of creative industries, the mobility of culture professionals, cultural goods and services, and education in emergencies and access to culture and education;
Amendment 15 #
2015/2104(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Points out that education and training have a role to play in emergencies caused by conflict and are thus one aspect to include under the broader heading of reception, support, and empowerment activities;
Amendment 19 #
2015/2104(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 e (new)
Paragraph 1 e (new)
1e. Stresses the important role of cultural diplomacy, cultural cooperation and education and cultural exchange in strengthening a common core of universal values;
Amendment 21 #
2015/2104(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 g (new)
Paragraph 1 g (new)
1g. Stresses that interculturality and mutual understanding are key to successful development policies and therefore encourages the EU and Member States to promote development education and awareness raising policies that include this dimension;
Amendment 22 #
2015/2104(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 h (new)
Paragraph 1 h (new)
1h. Encourages the EU and the Member States to promote common interests together with third countries, through an equal-based partnership focused on mutual exchange and intercultural cooperation; recommends the development of a dynamic role for culture on the international stage as a "soft power" that can benefit the EU and its Member States in their relations with the wider world;
Amendment 25 #
2015/2104(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 i (new)
Paragraph 1 i (new)
1i. In this regard, welcomes the Preparatory Action on culture in EU external relations as an important instrument in enhancing the role of culture as a strategic factor for human, social and economic development contributing to external policy objectives;
Amendment 26 #
2015/2104(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 j (new)
Paragraph 1 j (new)
1j. Calls the HR/VP to appoint a culture professional in each EU representation in third partner countries (as in the EU- China Delegation) and to provide EEAS staff with training on the cultural dimension of external policy;
Amendment 28 #
2015/2104(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 l (new)
Paragraph 1 l (new)
1l. Calls for a more coherent strategy for the protection and promotion of World heritage and reinforced international cooperation in conflict areas in closer cooperation with the International Committee of the Blue Shield (ICBS);
Amendment 29 #
2015/2104(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 m (new)
Paragraph 1 m (new)
1m. Recommends the Commission to pro- actively cooperate with the cultural network-based clusters of EUNIC (European Union National Institutes for Culture), in cooperation with local institutions, cultural practitioners, civil society, together with Members States' Cultural Institutes;
Amendment 31 #
2015/2104(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 o (new)
Paragraph 1 o (new)
1o. Stresses the need for setting up of statistical data on culture and cultural industries aimed at contributing to the cultural policy debate as well as to further emphasise the economic potential of cultural and creative industries and their impact on social well-being;
Amendment 32 #
2015/2104(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 p (new)
Paragraph 1 p (new)
1p. Stresses the role of culture to foster democratization, peace-building and respect of human rights; underlines the commitment of the EU to support artistic freedom and freedom of cultural expression against censorship and harassment of artists, researchers, journalists, and civil society organisations; encourages the setting of priorities linked to the cultural dimension within the EIDHR (The European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights);
Amendment 33 #
2015/2104(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 q (new)
Paragraph 1 q (new)
1q. Draws the attention to the importance of the "Declaration on promoting citizenship and the common values of freedom, tolerance and non- discrimination through education" adopted in Paris on March 2015 highlighting the need of fostering active dialogue between cultures as well as a global solidarity and mutual respect;
Amendment 37 #
2015/2104(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the consolidated cooperation between the EU and UNESCO, based on the adoption of the Financial and Administrative Framework Agreement between the European Union and the United Nations (FAFA) of 2003, the 2012 Memorandum of Understanding between the UNESCO and the EU and the EU's participation in the UN General Assembly following the UN General Assembly resolution adopted in 2011; calls, however, for more effective EU representation within the UN, particularly in the fields of culture and education and in line with the Lisbon Treaty; stresses that a genuine EU- UN strategic partnership could be achieved by having EU representatives with voting rights on the boards of UN agencies in the areas of culture and education and by taking action jointly with UNESCO – and with UNICEF, UNDP, UNHCR, UNRWA and UNWOMAN – in the form of financial cooperation and common project management, in agreement with the beneficiary partner countries;
Amendment 38 #
2015/2104(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Underlines that in order to strengthen the EU-UNESCO cooperation there is a need to go beyond the financial assistance and joint project management by enhancing partnership in the field of education and culture in a long term perspective; calls, therefore for the establishment of high level annual strategic dialogue with regards to tackling common challenges in a more sustainable way;
Amendment 39 #
2015/2104(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Considers that culture should become an essential part of political dialogue with third countries and that there is a need to systematically integrate culture into development projects and programmes;
Amendment 40 #
2015/2104(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Highlights that culture is a key driver for building sustainable societies and calls for mainstreaming of the cultural dimension in the UN Post-2015 agenda for sustainable development and therefore in the set of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to be achieved by 2030, as culture has a major impact on economic development, social inclusion, environmental sustainability, peace and security;
Amendment 41 #
2015/2104(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 d (new)
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2d. Recognises that cultural heritage represents the diversity of cultural expressions and therefore plays an important role in the Union's external relations; calls the for the adoption of an harmonised legislation and international agreements to protect cultural heritage and fight against illicit trafficking of cultural goods in close cooperation with UNESCO;
Amendment 42 #
2015/2104(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 e (new)
Paragraph 2 e (new)
2e. Highlights the impact of the cultural and creative industries (CCIs) for local and regional development and calls for the continuation and extension of the EU/UNESCO Expert Facility Projects and for the consideration of UNESCO Culture for Development Indicators (CDIS) as methodological reference to assess the multidimensional role of culture in development processes;
Amendment 43 #
2015/2104(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 f (new)
Paragraph 2 f (new)
2f. Underlines that cultural tourism facilitates people-to-people contacts across the world and welcomes joint efforts to strengthen UNESCO heritage- based tourism in cooperation with the EU, that spurs investment in the cultural sector and proposes sustainable and high- quality offer to promote the diversity of the cultural expressions;
Amendment 44 #
2015/2104(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 g (new)
Paragraph 2 g (new)
2g. Underlines the need to remove obstacles and improve mobility for artists and culture professionals through a set of preferential treatments, such as visa for educational and cultural purpose, to facilitate cultural exchange, research projects, artists' residencies and grants for creators and performers, in line with the Article 16 of the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection and the Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, co-signed by the EU;
Amendment 45 #
2015/2104(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 h (new)
Paragraph 2 h (new)
2h. Recommends to ensure cooperation between the EU and UN for education in emergencies programmes in case of humanitarian crisis, armed conflicts and natural disasters, by continuing to support programmes such as UNICEF Education in Emergencies and Post-Crisis Transition, UNHCR Quality education programme in refugees camps and the educational work of UNRWA;
Amendment 46 #
2015/2104(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recallminds that the EU has ratified the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions and calls on the Member States thatwho have not already done so to ratify the 1970 Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property and, the 1950 UNIDROIT Convention on Stolen and Illegally exported Cultural Objects, which represent important tools for strengthening the protection of global cultural heritage and cultural diversity as well as the 1954 Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict. and its two protocols;
Amendment 49 #
2015/2104(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls for the improvement of the communication strategy in the development of cultural cooperation by using and developing digital resources, such as web-based multi-lingual information platforms and online educational resources, to foster accessibility, disseminate information in local languages and encourage exchanges and networking among artists, cultural practitioners, and civil society organisations;
Amendment 221 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is of the conviction that the economic and social dimension of the UN System must be substantially strengthened, and that this could be achieved through the establishment of a Sustainable Development Council as the main decision making body for all sustainable development related matters (based on the three pillars, social, economic and environmental), ensuring coordinated and efficient assessment of the needs, and adoption of necessary roadmaps, decisions and binding measures; stresses that this is necessary to effectively implement the Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the UN Summit in September and to put forward the UN Post-2015 agenda for sustainable development, considering the role of culture to foster economic growth, social inclusion, environmental sustainability, peace and security;
Amendment 278 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Believes that, besides promoting economic and social development in the world, the Sustainable Development Council should also be responsible for human well-being related matters; considers that the Sustainable Development Council should also be responsible for cultural sustainability, and the protection and promotion of the diversity of cultural expressions since culture is recognized as a key factor for building sustainable societies together with social, economic and environmental development, by integrating education, cultural diplomacy, protection of heritage, creative sector and scientific research in the policy-making approach;
Amendment 287 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Considers that the EU should take more advantage of partnerships with the UN Specialized Agencies, Funds, Programmes, Commissions and Committees both in enhancing its global goals and in solving its own problems, through the strengthening of the representation of the EU in the boards of the UN agencies, by giving voting rights to the EU as a whole, meaning as a single voice speaking on behalf of Member States;
Amendment 15 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recalls that millions of people are living in miserable conditions in the refugee camps in Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey and elsewhere and that a large share of the people trying to migrate to Europe are coming from these camps; considers that the improvement of conditions in refugee camps could play a major role in stemming the tide of migration;
Amendment 21 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Recalls that the root causes of migration must be tackled effectively by improving the living conditions in the countries where people are leaving from in order to find a better life in Europe; recalls that the most important task is to work for peaceful settlement of the armed conflicts in Africa and in the Middle East;
Amendment 23 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Is of the opinion that new high-level refugee camps should be established in Northern Africa and in the Balkans in cooperation with the countries concerned and the UNHCR; considers that in these camps the UNHCR experts should study individually the right for asylum and those who are accepted as refugees should be received by the Member States inside their national refugee quotas; others could be admitted ‘green cards’ in order to work in the Member States; insists that all Member States should have a national UNHCR quota and receive refugees within this quota;
Amendment 24 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. Calls on the Commission and the Council to invite the United States, as a part of our transatlantic development policy cooperation, to work with us to stem the tide of migration through intensified development cooperation in Africa and in the Middle East and through effective assistance to the millions of people living in the refugee camps;
Amendment 45 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the persistent instability and conflicts in the EU’s neighbourhood have a serious impact on the mass influx of migrants; believes that a genuine response to the migration crisis in the Mediterranean will come only from tackling the root causes, namely poverty, instability, wars, persecution, violations of human rights and natural disasters; Believes, therefore, that a three-pronged response should be established: (a) With regard to persons persecuted for political or social reasons, violations of human rights and natural disastthe relevant protocols on the reception of refugees should be applied through the allocation of ‘solidarity quotas’ within the EU. This means that all asylum seekers will be identified and registered in the country of first entry, and the current practice of refugees requesting asylum in their country of interest (generally Germany or Sweden) will not be permitted. (b) With regard to migratory flows arising from conflicts (e.g. in Syria, Libya and Iraq), the main factor is that the persons concerned are, owing to the nature of the conflict, ‘temporary refugees’ whose future should lie in their country of origin, to which they will return when circumstances permit (end of the conflict, security in their home country). This means that refugee camps with stable living conditions (in terms of sanitation, education, etc.) need to be constructed in neighbouring countries. At the same time, asylum applications should not be accepted from persons coming from countries in which conflicts are only localised (e.g. Nigeria and Mali). (c) With regard to economic migrants, such persons should be returned to their country of origin and the EU’s economic relations with those countries pegged to the logical requirement that they take back their own nationals. It must not be possible for persons entering the EU by legal means to find themselves in the same situation as persons who have done so by violating its borders;
Amendment 68 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Advocates broader and intensified EU cooperation with third countries of origin and transit, through bilateral agreements, in order to clamp down on smuggling and trafficking networks, to ensure the appropriate and requisite – and not just minimum – capacity building in the fields of asylum systems and border control, adapting to and differentiating between the various causes of these migratory flows, to provide protection for people in need, to develop frameworks for regular migration and mobility, and to put into force a humane and effective return policy for irregular migrants;
Amendment 3 #
2015/2088(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Urges the Member States to implement urgent structural reforms of vocationalin all levels of education and training (VET), including apprenticeships and internships that includeo match the education and training with the skills needed for the successful entry into the working life; highlights that a strong work-based learning component, in order to facilitates school-to- work transitions;
Amendment 21 #
2015/2088(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the need to introduce or to further develop dual VET systems in order to facilitate the acquisition of core employability and job-specific skills, while ensuring quality control by public institutions over education, its general content, implementation and certification procedure;
Amendment 26 #
2015/2088(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Highlights the importance of mentoring programmes that link students with professionals or young workers, give students access to networks and a clear understanding of the work process;
Amendment 31 #
2015/2088(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises the importance of addressing skills shortages and mismatches by facilitating the mobility of learners in VET, through a better use of tools such as the European Qualifications Framework, the European Skills Passport, the Youth Guarantee and the European Credit System for Vocational Education and Training;
Amendment 47 #
2015/2088(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Emphasises the importance of building students' capacity to learn and the need to provide them with effective learning strategies; stresses that learning to learn will facilitate the acquisition of knowledge, skills, attitudes and aptitudes which enable individuals to set, plan and reach their own learning goals and become autonomous learners able to cope with the intensive labour market changes;
Amendment 48 #
2015/2088(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Highlights that developing networking skills is highly important for all youth, but particularly for those with limited work experience and those coming from underrepresented and disadvantaged groups; stresses that teaching networking can be a strategy for facilitating employment, career development and exploration;
Amendment 57 #
2015/2088(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Underlines the importance of a holistic approach to skills; stresses the need to provide multiple pathways within the education system and flexible educational approaches that can be customised and adjusted to individuals' needs; calls for developing work-based learning programmes across all types of education and training, as well as practical curricula, flexible schedules, and less formal instruction methods;
Amendment 58 #
2015/2088(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Emphasises the need for broad-based education and training that provide basic and portable high-level skills, entrepreneurial skills, problem solving, information and communications technology (ICT) and language skills which enable individuals to constantly acquire and apply new knowledge and facilitate their adaptation to the changes in the world of work;
Amendment 65 #
2015/2088(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Encourages the Member States to urgently incorporate new technologies in the learning process and to intensify ICT training at all levels of education;
Amendment 72 #
2015/2088(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses that literacy in ICT should become an integral part of the educational process, being integrated into the curriculum at all levels of studies; emphasises that equipping youth with ICT skills benefits both their work life and their private life, by providing them with the technical skills, confidence, and flexibility they need to adapt over the course of their lifetime;
Amendment 78 #
2015/2088(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Highlights the essential role of competent and supportive teachers and trainers in reducing early school leaving and improving the employability of young people; stresses that teachers need to be bettere need for more efficient and up to date training for teachers in new skills, such as entrepreneurial and ICT skills to be supported by schools, training institutions, local communities, and educational policies, e.g. through easier access to training opportunities and improved systems of continuous VET.;
Amendment 97 #
2015/2088(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Reiterates the importance of promoting gender equality through education in order to empower more girls/women to take a more active part in the economy; underlines that increasing educational attainment rates amongst women will contribute to greater employment rates, better earnings and better career progression;
Amendment 98 #
2015/2088(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Stresses that playing sports provides participants with opportunities to develop a wide range of skills such as team- building, communication skills, cooperation and effective time management that may raise their level of employability; highlights that these skills help young people to develop confidence and make quick decisions necessary to succeed as leaders and to achieve their goals.
Amendment 15 #
2015/2074(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underscores that the Union communication policy must urgently be improved in order to better enter into dialogue with citizens, and in this regard highlights the positive role of pan- European networks made up of local and national media such as EuranetPlus; calls on the Commission to reinstate sustainable financing for these networks;
Amendment 15 #
2015/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls upon Member States to cooperate and consistently support each other’s efforts to counter violent extremism, which can be conducive to terrorism, including through capacity building, coordination of plans and efforts, and sharing lessons learned;
Amendment 16 #
2015/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Expresses the need to accelerate the implementation of existing measures, including UN Security Council resolutions (especially, UNSCR 2178/2014), both those adopted by the Council (June 2013) and those adopted by the Group of 9 (July 2014);
Amendment 17 #
2015/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
3c. Expresses the need to improve checks at the external borders of the Schengen area, under the existing legal framework, based on risk assessment;
Amendment 19 #
2015/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. Calls for international contributions to the UNDP-endorsed funding mechanism to facilitate immediate stabilization of areas cleared of Da'esh;
Amendment 23 #
2015/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Expresses concern that without such action and without combating the root causes of terrorism and radicalisation leading to violence the phenomenon of fighters from Europe travelling to different locations to join jihadist extremist groups, as well as the security risk they present when returning to the EU, are likely to worsen in the years ahead; calls for an immediate review of current programmes in this field and a comprehensive study on the efficiency and proportionality of national and European actions to prevent and combat terrorism;
Amendment 27 #
2015/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Emphasises that schools can build students’ resilience to radicalisation by providing safe environment and time for debating and exploring controversial and sensitive issues, equipping youth with the knowledge and skills to understand and manage difficult situations; underlines the role of educational institutions in teaching youth to recognise and manage risk and make safer choices, and in promoting a strong sense of belonging, shared community, care, support and responsibility for others;
Amendment 28 #
2015/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Stresses the need to use the various opportunities within vocational education and academic courses offer in order to create and widen students’ knowledge, address information prejudice and engage them with diverse national, regional, religious and ethnic identities in Europe; stresses also the need for mutual respect and understanding;
Amendment 30 #
2015/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
1a. Emphasizes that terrorism cannot and should not be associated with any religion, nationality or civilization;
Amendment 38 #
2015/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Encourages the development of targeted and regularly upgraded security and counter-terrorism initiatives, social inclusion and deradicalisation campaigns at Member State, EU and international level with a view to ensuring appropriate responses to emerging threats, including through working in partnership with neighbouring countries and, regional actors, including countries professing authentic Islam;
Amendment 42 #
2015/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Encourages the EU to engage more with third countries on security issues and counter-terrorism, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa and in the Sahel, but also in the Western Balkans, including through new capacity building projects (e.g. border controls) with partners and better targeted EU assistance, while promoting measures to dissuade and disrupt foreign fighters' travel as well as to manage their return;
Amendment 46 #
2015/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Wishes that EU strengthens its political dialogue with the League of Arab States, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, African Union and other relevant regional actors and coordination structures, such as the G5 Sahel;
Amendment 47 #
2015/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Underlines the need of reaching greater understanding of radicalisation and extremism from both students and educators as well as spreading awareness of the use of social media for radicalisation and promoting extremist ideologies; encourages Member States to implement internet safety in school's ICT curriculum in order to prevent online radicalisation;
Amendment 50 #
2015/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Encourages the EU to conduct targeted and upgraded security and counter-terrorism dialogues with Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Morocco, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and the Gulf Cooperation Council; Cooperation with Turkey should also be enhanced in line with the General Affairs Council conclusions of December 2014;
Amendment 52 #
2015/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Council to keep the EU Syria and Iraq and Counter Terrorism/Foreign Fighters Strategy, adopted on 20 OctoberRegional Strategy for Syria and Iraq as well as the ISIL/Da'esh threat, adopted recently on 16 March 20145, under constant review, in the light of the developing security situation in the EU’s southern neighbourhood, alongside other initiatives such as the Commission’s Radicalisation Awareness Network;
Amendment 55 #
2015/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Council to keep the EU Syria and Iraq and Counter- Terrorism/Foreign Fighters Strategy, adopted on 20 October 2014, under constant review, in the light of the developing security situation in the EU’s southern neighbourhood, alongside other initiatives such as the Commission’s Radicalisation Awareness Network; calls on further obligations to be introduced for Member States, so that they mandatorily share information related to serious crimes and terrorism through a SIS reporting;
Amendment 58 #
2015/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Recalls that in the context of the current revision of the ENP, the security dimension and the capacity of ENP tools to contribute to improving partners resilience and capabilities to provide for their own security with respect for the rule of law, must be strengthened;
Amendment 63 #
2015/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Encourages the EU to launch further capacity-building projects and activities with interested MENA countries addressing law enforcement, criminal justice, security sector reform, including crisis infrastructure, crisis and emergency response, border control and aviation security, strategic communication, radicalisation, dealing with the foreign terrorist fighters threat, recruitment and financing of terrorism, paying due regard to international human rights standards, in close cooperation with Europol, Eurojust, Frontex and CEPOL;
Amendment 66 #
2015/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Encourages Member States to implement teaching and learning strategies which explore controversial issues in a way that promotes critical analysis, social values and a shared culture of openness and pluralism in schools and with community;
Amendment 69 #
2015/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Supports greater international cooperation and information sharing from national intelligence services, to identify EU citizens who are at risk of becoming radicalised and travelling to join jihadist extremist groups; further calls for enhanced cooperation between the EU, its Member States, and third countries to divert European citizens from this course of action and to intercept them at the point of exit;
Amendment 74 #
2015/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5.a Calls on the European Commission to support Member States in addressing the underlying factors of radicalisation and extremism, designing prevention strategies which encompass the fields of education, social integration, fight against discrimination, intercultural and inter- religious dialogue;
Amendment 77 #
2015/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Invites the HR/VP and the Commission to continue to ensure sufficient funds and coherent use of instruments to address the threats of terrorism and more effectively from early warning to early action;
Amendment 81 #
2015/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Welcomes the deployment of security/counter-terrorism experts in a number of key EU Delegations to strengthen their capacity to contribute to European counter-terrorism efforts and to liaise more effectively with relevant local authorities, while further building-up of counter-terrorism capacity within the EEAS;
Amendment 85 #
2015/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Calls upon members states to intensify cooperation with key countries within the framework of EU agencies such as Frontex, Eurojust and Europol and develop frameworks for information exchange and ways for the EU agencies to engage more strategically with the countries in the region to strengthen law enforcement and judicial cooperation;
Amendment 92 #
2015/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes with concern that some Member States are assessing the potential for recruiting former foreign fighters to assist in deradicalisation programmes; believes that deradicalisation programmes can be important tools to reduce recruitment of European citizens by terrorist organisations; calls on Member States to proceed cautiously when introducing such programmes, especially where cooperation is linked to immunity from prosecution;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 31 a (new)
Citation 31 a (new)
– having regard to the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI)1b, __________________ 1bProposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Fund for Strategic Investments and amending Regulations (EU) No 1291/2013 and (EU) No 1316/2013 (COM(2015)0010).
Amendment 6 #
2015/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas analyses show that almost every third employer in EU has problems when looking for appropriately skilled employees; whereas in view of the goal to decrease the skills mismatch in the EU (gap between an individual’s job skills and the demands of the job market) the Bologna reform so far has not been very successful; whereas the skills mismatch has become a central challenge for Europe, affecting all layers of society, from the productivity and efficiency of businesses to the current and future welfare of youth;
Amendment 7 #
2015/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas the youth unemployment problem has not improved much since the beginning of the crisis in 2008; whereas in the end of 2014 there have been around 5 million unemployed young people (under 25) in the EU;
Amendment 13 #
2015/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the real purpose of the Bologna Process is to support mobility and internationalisation, as well as to ensure compatibility and comparability in standards and quality of different higher educational systems while respecting the autonomy of universities;
Amendment 18 #
2015/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the Bologna Process, owing to miscommunication and a lack of understanding of its true visionwhile in most countries has been guiding and motivating educational reforms, isn sometimes countries might be perceived as a bureaucratic burden which hampers necessary national reformsdue to miscommunication and a lack of understanding of its true vision;
Amendment 27 #
2015/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that education is one of the main pillars of our society when it comes to promoting skills development, growth and jobs creation, and that greater investment in education is crucial to tackling youth unemployment;
Amendment 29 #
2015/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes that the Bologna Process could help to tackle the skills mismatch in the EU if it enabled students to acquire and develop the competencies required by the labour market; and notes that by doing this the Bologna Process could achieve an important goal to enhance the employability of the graduates;
Amendment 32 #
2015/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the important role of the Bologna Process in the creation of a Europe of Knowledge; highlights that the dissemination of knowledge, education and research are key elements of the Lisbon Strategy and that they contribute to foster European Citizenship;
Amendment 38 #
2015/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the Bologna reforms resulted in the launching of a European Higher Education Area (EHEA), and have allowed significant achievements in the past 15 years in making higher education structures more comparable, increasing mobility, providing quality assurance systems, recognition of titles, adjusting educational systems to labour market needs, and improving overall employability and competitiveness as well as the attractiveness of higher education in Europe;
Amendment 39 #
2015/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes that there is still much work to be done in the Bologna Process in the field of adjusting educational systems to labour market needs and improving overall employability and competitiveness as well as the attractiveness of higher education in Europe; notes that the European HEIs should be able to quickly react to the economic, cultural, scientific and technological changes in the modern society to fully use their potential to encourage the growth, employability and social cohesion;
Amendment 43 #
2015/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the EHEA countries to implement the commonly agreed reforms aimed at hastening the achievement of the Bologna Process goals, and tostrengthening the credibility of the EHEA; encourages support thosefor countries encountering difficulties in implementing these reforms; supports, in this regard, the creation of broad partnerships between countries and relevant stakeholders;
Amendment 49 #
2015/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on all stakeholders concerned with the implementation of the Bologna Process for strengthening quality assurance in order to achieve a European higher education area that improves its attractiveness as a reference of academic excellence worldwide;
Amendment 54 #
2015/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for a dialogue to be pursued between governments and higher education institutions (HEIs) in order to target and maximise the use of available funds and to seek new models for a more efficient use of funding;
Amendment 60 #
2015/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on the governments to improve efficiency of use of public funding in education and respect the EU headline target of 3% of the EU's GDP to be invested in R&D by 2020; stresses that ambitious funding in education and research is necessary as it is one of the key tools to ensure access to quality education for all, as well as to fight economic crisis and unemployment;
Amendment 67 #
2015/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Encourages both top-down and bottom- up approaches, involving the whole academic community and social partners, and calls for the political engagement and cooperation of EHEA ministers in developing a common strategy for the achievement of the Bologna reforms;
Amendment 74 #
2015/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Encourages the dialogue and collaboration between the world of work and the HEIs to jointly develop programmes and work placements; encourages the HEIs to be open to trans- disciplinary studies, creation of University Research Institutes and collaboration with divers partners;
Amendment 81 #
2015/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses the importance of guaranteeing the mutual recognition and compatibility of academic degrees for strengthening the system of quality assurance at European level, in line with the revised version of sthe Standards and gGuidelines for qQuality aAssurance (ESG) in the European Higher Education Area;
Amendment 84 #
2015/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Stresses the importance of the Europe 2020 strategy goal of 40 % of 30-34 year olds to complete the tertiary education and gain the appropriate skills and competencies to find a fulfilling employment;
Amendment 85 #
2015/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Stresses that the National Qualifications Frameworks (NQFs) in many Member States still need to be adjusted to the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) as well as to the European Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance (ESG); notes that many NQFs are still not registered in the European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education (EQAR);
Amendment 90 #
2015/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes that the mobility of students, teachers, researchers and staff is one of the main priorities of the Bologna Process, and highlights in this regard the crucial role of the Erasmus+ Programme and the importance of ensuring its smooth and efficient implementation and promotion; enhances the need of encouraging more people from under-represented and disadvantaged groups to participate in international mobility programmes;
Amendment 94 #
2015/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Notes the central role of the HEIs in promoting mobility and in cultivating graduates and researchers with knowledge and skills to succeed through employability in the global economy;
Amendment 98 #
2015/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Member States, and on the EU as a whole, to strengthen mobility by fostering foreign languages learning, removing administrative obstacles, providing adequate financial support mechanism and guaranteeing the transferability of grants and credits;
Amendment 100 #
2015/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Member States, and on the EU as a whole, to strengthen mobility by removing administrative obstacles, providing adequate financial support mechanism and guaranteeing the transferability of grants and credits; notes that mobility is still less accessible for the students coming from less wealthy backgrounds;
Amendment 101 #
2015/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Emphasises both in programmes design and delivery the shift of the educational paradigm towards a more student-centred approach that includes the personal development of students; underlines the importance of students' participation in the higher education governance;
Amendment 103 #
2015/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses the need to provide broad opportunities for LLL, and for complementary forms of learning such as non-formal and informal education which are crucial for soft skills development;
Amendment 109 #
2015/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls for more flexible learning paths that promote joint degree programmes and interdisciplinary studies, and that support innovation, creativity, vocational education and training (VET), dual education, and entrepreneurship in higher education, and calls for the potential offered by new technologies and digitalisation to be explored in order to develop new models for learning, teaching, and assessment;
Amendment 110 #
2015/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls for more flexible learning paths that promote joint degree programmes and interdisciplinary studies, and that support innovation, creativity, vocational education and training (VET), dual education, and entrepreneurship in higher education, and calls for the potential offered by new technologies and digitalisation to be explored in order to fight early school leaving and to ensure further development of wide range of skills;
Amendment 113 #
2015/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on HEIs, public administrations, social partners and enterprises to lead an on-going dialogue facilitating and enhancing employability; in this regard stresses the need to focus the discussion on an unused potential of higher education in stimulating growth and employment; calls on EHEA countries and HEIs to enhance cooperation regarding traineeships and apprenticeships;
Amendment 118 #
2015/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
Amendment 127 #
2015/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22b. Emphasises the role of education, its quality and teaching mission in shaping future generations, contributing to wider social and economic cohesion as well as job creation, higher competitiveness and growth potential; calls in this regard for better recognition of the teaching profession;
Amendment 135 #
2015/2039(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls for efforts to further develop a strategy for the external dimension of the EHEA, through cooperation with other regions of the world, in order to increase its competitiveness in a global setting;
Amendment 14 #
2015/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas investment in research and technology in defence sector of all member states, as well as common investment in research and technology in defence sector under framework of European cooperation are in alarming decrease in recent years;
Amendment 25 #
2015/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is gravely concerned over the surge in armed conflict, hybrid war, instability and widespread human rights violations in the EU’s immediate neighbourhood and the threat of terrorism inside the EU; believes that the current security threats are common to the EU as a whole and should be addressed in a united and coordinated fashion, pooling and sharing civilian and military resources; believes, in this regard, that it is imperative not to waste resources and that it is essential to better use tax payers’ money and make progress on the establishment of a European defence equipment market and to develop aon the further development of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB);
Amendment 34 #
2015/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is worried, therefore, by the slow-paced and inconsistent implementation by the Member States of the 2009 Defence Package directives and highlights the importance of the monitoring role that the Commission should exercise; recognises that the introduction of new legislation is a lengthy process, but warns that incorrect and diffuse application risks generating bad standards of practice, in so doing jeopardising the accomplishment of the objectives set forth in the directives and, thus, compromising the establishment of the European market for defence equipment and weakening the development of an EDTIB; recalls with regret that the joint procurement in the defence sector has stagnated, and in recent years even declined;
Amendment 52 #
2015/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that while the December 2013 European Council failed to provide an adequate response to this situation, it nevertheless outlined a number of lines of action and committed to reviewing progress in June 2015; stresses that despite the limited ambition and further worsening of the security environment both internally and to the east and south of the EU, no real progress has been made in addressing the current security challenges and threats; urges the European Council and the Member States to prioritize the development of a credible and effective CSDP;
Amendment 56 #
2015/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Urges the European Council to draw the necessary lessons and take concrete measures towards overcoming the defragmentation of the European defence market in order to guarantee the availability of the defence capabilities needed to ensure European security and fulfil the objectives of the CSDP;
Amendment 68 #
2015/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Believes that the years of underfunded defence budgets in Europe must be offset by increased cooperation among Member States, including through the articulation of defence budget policies and the coordination of strategic choices concerning the acquisition of military and dual-use equipment; reiterates its call for demand consolidation across the EU, this being the only means of reaching critical mass in order to sustain a competitive and independent EDTIB; stresses that maintainbuilding a strong and autonomous EDTIB is a key element for Europe’s ability to protect its citizens, interests and values, in line with the objectives of the Treaty and to fulfil its responsibilities as a global security provider, as highlighted by the Vice- President of the Commission / High- Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (VP/HR);
Amendment 6 #
2015/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
Citation 12 a (new)
- having regard to the Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances of 5 December 1994,
Amendment 35 #
2015/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the military balance in the Black Sea Basin has shifted following the illegal annexation of Crimea, with Russia now unlawfully controlling hundreds of kilometres of the Crimean coastline and the adjacent waters facing NATO and EU maritime borders; whereas Russia has fuelled aggressive actions on Ukrainian territory;
Amendment 43 #
2015/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas prior tosince the illegal annexation, Russian land and air forces in Crimea were minimal and concerned mainly with the defence of Sevastopol – main base of the of Crimea, Russian Black Sea Fleet – and two adjacent naval bases; whereas through a military build-up in Crimea and in the Black Sea Basin following the annexation, Russia has moved to create an offensive joint striking force comprising the navy and land and air forcesnd and air forces in the Black Sea Basin have increased considerably;
Amendment 57 #
2015/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas Turkey is a NATO ally, a naval power, an active regional foreign policy player and a key partner for the EU, not least in matters concerning energy and border security; whereas Turkey’s strategic location is also of high relevance to the other major threat facing both NATO and the EU, the self-proclaimed Daesh (Islamic State); whereas Turkey, despite considering Russia’s annexation of Crimea to be illegal, has not clearly expressed its position on it or its consequences;
Amendment 66 #
2015/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
H a. whereas Russia and Turkey have reached an agreement on the route for the new gas pipeline that will carry Russian gas to Europe passing through Russia, Turkey and Greece, a Member State of the European Union;
Amendment 85 #
2015/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes with concern that the annexation of Crimea has precipitated a significant change in the strategic landscape of the Black Sea Basin and the adjacent area; warns that by occupying the entire peninthat by occupying the entire peninsula Russia’s position has not varied excessively from the position it had previously in the area and considers that it would be disquieting to say that as a resula,t Russia has gained a very important launching pad facing both west (Transnistria and the Danube Mouths), the Balkans and south (the Eastern Mediterranean), where it has established a permanent naval task force, and that the illegal annexation of Crimea offers Russia a ‘southern Kaliningrad’, another outpost directly bordering on NATO, this time at s; notes that given the times in which we live, with nuclear and conventional strategic weapons, the annexation of Crimea has not signified a dramatic change in the strategic landscape of the Black Sea Basin and the adjacent area;
Amendment 90 #
2015/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes with concern that the annexation of Crimea has precipitated a significant change in the strategic landscape of the Black Sea Basin and the adjacent area; warns that by occupying the entire peninsula, Russia has gained a very important launching pad facing both west (Transnistria and the Danube Mouths), the Balkans and south (the Eastern Mediterranean), where it has established a permanent naval task force, and that the illegal annexation of Crimea offers Russia a ‘southern Kaliningrad’, another outpost directly bordering on NATO, this time at sea;
Amendment 102 #
2015/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that the change in the strategic landscape, and the evolving military situation in the Black Sea Basin, are indicative of broader, systemic challenges to European security; believes that the EU and the Member States must have a security response to these challengesdevelop a joint security strategy as a preventive measure;
Amendment 109 #
2015/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is deeply concerned about the current defensive and offensive military build-up of Russia in the Black Sea, and the planned expansion and modernisation of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, involving the addition of six new modern diesel submarines of the Rostov-on-Don type and six new frigates of the Admiral Grigorovich type; noterecalls that the positioning of offensive air force assets, and the upgrading of Crimean military infrastructures, will enhance Russia’s offensive military posture and its ability to project power beyond its territory;
Amendment 116 #
2015/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes with concern that Russia has considerably bolstered its air and naval defences in the Black Sea Basin, deploying new naval defence (anti-ship) missiles (with a range of 600 km, able to reach the Bosphorus) and ensuring that Russian fighter planes control about three quarters of the Black Sea Basin airspace (by practically tripling the number of airports in Crimea); notes, in this regard, that Russia has bolstered its capabilities in both strategic and tactical terms: strategically, long-range bombers, capable of carrying cruise missiles, and reconnaissance aviation operating close to the western shores of the Black Sea, can penetrate deep into Central Europe; tactically, two naval infantry brigades – potentially supported by Mistral-type helicopter carriers – pose a significant potential landing threat;
Amendment 147 #
2015/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Condemns the fact that Russia is providing direct and indirect support to the separatist actions, thereby facilitating the continuation of war; is concerned by the reports of war crimes committed in the region controlled by Russia-backed separatists; urges Russia to use its influence to halt hostilities;
Amendment 189 #
2015/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 203 #
2015/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on Russia to respect the rights of the local population in Crimea, especially the native Crimean Tatars, thousands of whom have left their homeland for fear of persecution and have sought refuge in other regions in Ukraine; also recalls the thousands of Tamil refugees who have fled from Donetsk in the direction of Russia and calls on Russia to respect their rights;
Amendment 214 #
2015/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Ukrainian Government to use all means at its disposal to investigate and prosecute war crimes committed onthroughout its territory by all fighting forces;
Amendment 235 #
2015/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Stresses the critical importance of coordinating with NATO and the United States as the Black Sea Basin is a key component of Euro-Atlantic security; welcomes the commitment of NATO to support regional efforts of Black Sea littoral states aimed at ensuring security and stability; calls on the OSCE to enlarge the scope of its efforts related to Black Sea security;
Amendment 242 #
2015/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Welcomes the commitment by NATO member states to collective security and the Article 5 of the Washington Treaty; welcomes the NATO Wales Summit decision on strategic reassurance measures and the Readiness Action Plan, important elements for the security of the most affected NATO member states; calls on NATO to continue to develop its cyber and missile defence capabilities, including in the Black Sea region, and to develop contingency plans for deterring and countering asymmetric and hybrid warfare; notes, however, that Turkey, NATO’s principal member in the area, has not yet defined its position on this matter;
Amendment 249 #
2015/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Underlines that NATO should preserve its general naval and air superioritypresence in the Black Sea Basin and maintain its capacity to monitor the area;
Amendment 12 #
2015/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas entrepreneurship should be understood in its broader sense as the ability to turn ideas into actions;
Amendment 26 #
2015/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas entrepreneurship is an important driver of economic growth and job creation as it creates new companies and jobs, opens up new markets, improves productivity and innovation, strengthens European competitiveness and creates wealth;
Amendment 58 #
2015/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas education as a whole isnd training are of primordial importance with regard to each individual’s personal development, and therefore has to be both sufficiently broad in order to lay foundations for lifelong development and deepening of knowledge and skills, and sufficiently practical, thus allowing individuals to have real careers and a valuable professional and private life;
Amendment 64 #
2015/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas education isand training are of paramount importance in terms of motivation and possibilities for young people to start their own entrepreneurial projects;
Amendment 95 #
2015/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Acknowledges the role of lifelong learning and international mobility as a key measure in Europe’s response to globalisation and the shift to knowledge- based economies, and specifically the importance of ‘a sense of initiative and entrepreneurship’, which is among the eight ‘Key Competences for Lifelong Learning ‒ A European Reference Framework’ which are needed by all individuals for personal fulfilment and development, active European citizenship and participation, social inclusion and employment;
Amendment 96 #
2015/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on Members States to promote entrepreneurial skills for young people through legislative actions towards quality traineeships, focusing on quality learning and adequate working conditions as tools to foster employability, as put forward by the Council Recommendation on a Quality Framework for Traineeships;
Amendment 123 #
2015/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Emphasises that setting an entrepreneurial mindset will be substantially beneficial for disadvantaged people by helping them overcome different barriers that lead to their social exclusion;
Amendment 127 #
2015/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Emphasises the importance to equip all young people with ICT competences, transversal and entrepreneurial skills in order to facilitate their school-to-work transition: to better compete for jobs, become self-employed, learn to better understand their prospective employers´ behaviour and needs, and contribute to innovative and competitive capability of employer organisation;
Amendment 131 #
2015/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Underlines the need to encourage the acquisition of digital skills that enable young people to fully exploit the potential of digital world;
Amendment 142 #
2015/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission to set and boost entrepreneurial traineeship and exchange programs, to give young people opportunities to gain hands-on experience and facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experience;
Amendment 161 #
2015/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to use the European Fund for Strategic Investment to support entrepreneurship education atnd young entrepreneurs through national and local levelprogrammes;
Amendment 162 #
2015/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission to createsupport a European Entrepreneurship Education Network to gather together and make available good practice to be shared by schools,which is supported by European organiszations, businesses, authorities and other stakeholders at European, national and local level and other stakeholders, including national education authorities, to gather and exchange best practices;
Amendment 197 #
2015/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the Commission to encourage better cooperation and exchange of good practices among Member States that have already integrated entrepreneurship education into their curricula and have achieved better progress in promoting youth entrepreneurship and those Member States that are still in the beginning of this process;
Amendment 207 #
2015/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Member States to promote the development of training for launching and managing start-ups, including expert mentorship, incubators and accelerators and all entrepreneurship- friendly environments which will facilitate young people’s start-ups and enable quick recovery from initial failures;
Amendment 252 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that President Xi Jinping is trying to give a new attractive face to Chinese politics through an attitude of openness and to impress world leaders by projecting both accessibility and powerful self-confidence; points out, however, that President Xi is not the new attractive face of Chinese politics for the country's civil rights activists, lawyers, journalists, bloggers and academics, who find their freedom curbed in a way not seen since decades; observes that China´s human rights record remains a matter of serious concern;
Amendment 318 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on the Chinese authorities to make every effort to develop a genuine dialogue with the Uighur community, and to protect the cultural identity of the Uighur population;
Amendment 383 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Draws Beijing's attention to the indispensable role of the US and the EU with regard to China's modernisation goals, given its support for Putin against the West;
Amendment 407 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Notes that China still carries out the greatest number of executions worldwide and emphasises once again that abolition of the death penalty contributes to the enhancement of human dignity and the progressive development of human rights;
Amendment 413 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Deplores the often discriminatory treatment of religious and ethnic minorities in China;
Amendment 6 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5
Citation 5
– having regard to its previous resolutions on the European Neighbourhood Policy of 20 November 2003 on relations with our neighbours to the east and south6 , of 20 April 2004 on wider Europe – new neighbourhood policy7 , of 19 January on the European Neighbourhood Policy8 , of 15 November 2007 on strengthening the European Neighbourhood Policy9 , of 20 May 2010 on the need for an EU strategy for the South Caucasus, of 7 April 2011 on the review of the European Neighbourhood Policy – Eastern dimension10 , of 7 April 2011 on the review of the European Neighbourhood Policy – Southern dimension11 , of 14 December 2011 on the review of the European Neighbourhood Policy12 , of 23 October 2013 on the European Neighbourhood Policy: towards a strengthening of the partnership: EP's position on the 2012 reports13 , and of 12 March 2014 on assessing and setting priorities for EU relations with the Eastern Partnership countries14 , __________________ 6 Texts adopted, P5_TA(2003)0520. 7 Texts adopted, P5_TA(2004)0278. 8 Texts adopted, P6_TA(2006)0028. 9 Texts adopted, P6_TA(2007)0538. 10 Texts adopted, P7_TA(2011)0153. 11 Texts adopted, P7_TA(2011)0154. 12 Texts adopted, P7_TA(2011)0576. 13 Texts adopted, P7_TA(2013)0446. 14 Texts adopted, P7_TA(2014)0229.
Amendment 42 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the Commission together with the Council and the European Parliament has tried to reshape the ENP so as to address its flaws, in particular after the Arab Spring; whereas this was reflected in the new financing instrument for the ENP for 2014-2020 – the European Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI);
Amendment 104 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the importance and timeliness of the review of the ENP; emphasises that the revised ENP should be able to provide a quick and adequate response to the situation on the ground, while also putting forward a long-term vision for developinvestment with the neighbouring countries based on lessons learned and, in particular, addressing the lack of reactivity while preserving prelations withdictability; expresses its deep concern over the lack of EU initiatives to engage in the solution of "frozen conflicts" in the neighbouring countries;
Amendment 137 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes in the continued value of its initially stated objective of creating an area of prosperity and good neighbourliness, based on the founding values and principles of the Union, through a deep structural transformation in the neighbouring countries through assistance in the structural reforms required; stresses therefore the need to go back to basics and bring this objective back to the top of the agenda;
Amendment 148 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that respect for the universal fundamental values of human rights, rule of law and democracy on which the EU is founded must remain at the core of the revised policy, as stated in Article 2 of every international agreement between the EU and third countries;
Amendment 181 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Urges that short-, medium- and long- term priorities and strategic objectives be defined, bearing in mind that the ENP should aim to create a different levels ofiated approach to cooperation in different areas among and with the ENP countries; stresses that in defining its approach the EU should look at its priorities and those of the individual countries concerned, togewhile taking into account their with theirpolitical ambition and level of development, considering the interests of society on the whole and not only those of the political elite;
Amendment 244 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers that the mid-term review of the external financial instruments should take into account the review of the revised policy, and that the ENI should therefore reflect the ambition of making the ENP more flexible, predictable and responsive to changing and challenging situations on the ground;
Amendment 270 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. NStresses that enlargement and neighbourhood policies are separate policies with different objectives; notes that the ENP should deploy its own methodology and tools, which correspond to the level of ambition and goals that the different ENP countries aspire to in their relations with the EU;
Amendment 275 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. CStresses that the EU should take into account interests and needs of the EU and its neighbours, neighbours' commitment to reforms, the level of ambition of the partnership as well as different challenges and the geopolitical environment; calls on the Commission to focus on sectors identified together with its partners, in which progress and universalcomprehensive added value can be achieved, and to gradually expand cooperation based on progress and ambitions;
Amendment 286 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 309 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Considers support for democracy, the rule of law, state building and human rights to be central to the ENP as expressed in art 2 of every international agreement between the EU and third countries; stresses that the EU should be willing to offer incentives and know-how to help overcome the social challenges and economic costs of undertaking democratic reforms; considers essential that the ENP provides the adequate instruments to facilitate endogenous reforms; calls the EU to closely monitor the compliance with clauses on democracy and human rights in all agreements concluded by the EU with third countries; thus, reiterates its call for the systematic inclusion of binding, enforceable and non-negotiable human rights clauses in the EU's international agreements, and their full application;
Amendment 383 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses the need to implement conditionality in relation to reform processes; emphasises that the EU cannot compromise its fundamental values and should avoid creating double standards; stresses that countries that are making progress in implementing reforms leading to long term political, economic and social developments and following European policy should be granted more substantial EU commitment and support;
Amendment 442 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls for the revised policy to support partner countries in building proper and strong state structures to deal with security issues, such as effective law enforcement, terrorism, intelligence and security, which should be accompanied by proper parliamentary oversight; stresses that the EU should engage in areas such as security sector reform;
Amendment 454 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Calls on the EU to focus on capacity building for border control of the association partner countries in order to prevent increasing levels of irregular immigration, smuggling and all kinds of trafficking, while fostering ways to promote prosperity and stability within its borders;
Amendment 456 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23b. Calls on the EU to make clear distinction between asylum seekers due to persecution and irregular immigrants due to economic reasons; the former should be assured on the base of EU basic values, such as equality, gender balance and secularism, while acting decisively with reference to the latter, fostering the implementation of return mechanisms to the countries of origin;
Amendment 463 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Stresses the need to actively promote and assist in the peaceful settlement of conflicts in the region, using different effective and adequate tools and instruments, on the basis of the added value they may provide – such measures include its EU Special Representatives, confidence-building programmes and CSDP missions; believes that greater security in the region could be achieved by enhanced security and defence cooperation with the associated partners and with neighbouring countries, such as the Sahel, via CSDP missions;
Amendment 508 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Underlines the importance of the role of multilateral assemblies, such as EuroNest and PA-UfM,Notes that multilateral organizations, including their assemblies, such as EuroNest and PA-UfM, have showed a lack of flexibility and reaction, failing to deliver the expected results to the radical changing situations in the neighbouring countries; underlines, nevertheless, their important role as fora for political dialogue and a tool for fostering ownership of the Neighbourhood Policy and strongly encourages them to increase their engagement in an adequate manner;
Amendment 593 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Notes that high unemployment, social exclusion and poverty, lack of free access to pluralistic culture and information, fundamental freedoms, (in particular, opinion, freethinking and media), and high levels of corruption, combined with the low political participation of women, are root causes of instability, ; demands demandseper and stronger engagement beyond the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Areas (DCFTAs), with an active role of SME's; notes the lack of regional economic cooperation between EU neighbouring countries and calls for the establishment of sub-regional initiatives in order to increase the trade exchanges among them;
Amendment 635 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Emphasises that the action plans, established in close partnership with the authorities of the partner countries, should focus on a limited number of realistic priorities to be implemented and that their implementation should be assessed on a regular basis, with policy options which could be commonly agreed;
Amendment 651 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
Paragraph 42
42. Calls on the EU to strengthen its capacity to counter misinformation and propaganda campaigns against the EU and its Member Statvisibility in order to show clearly the EU's support and engagement with the partner countries;
Amendment 18 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas, in reaction to and despite Russia’s aggression against Georgia and violation of itGeorgia´s territorial integrity in 2008, the EU opted for an increased cooperation model as a way to appeasecontinue the engagement with Russia; whereas, in line with this, rather than taking restrictive measures, a series of generous initiatives for deeper cooperation – such as the common spaces, the Partnership for Modernisation, the negotiations on a New EU-Russia Agreement, and the Human Rights dialogue – have been launched or deepened;
Amendment 35 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas Russia has – by illegally annexing Crimea and waging an undeclared war against Ukraine, with the direct participation of Russian military units, and byith the direct and indirect support and backing from the Russian military and security services, deliberately destabilising this neighbouring sovereign and independent country – profoundly and for a long time damaged its relationship with the EU by jeopardising the basic principles of Europe’s security order and by breaking its international commitments, notably under the United Nations Charter, the Helsinki Final Act and the Budapest Memorandum;
Amendment 51 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas Russia is the instigator of and, directly or indirectly,involved in and party to a number of ‘frozen conflicts’ in its neighbourhood – in Transnistria, South Ossetia, and Abkhasia, and Nagorno Karabakh – that constitute serious impediments to the development and stability of the neighbouring countries concerned;
Amendment 72 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas in reaction to Russia’s covert military invasion of Ukraine, the EU has adopted a stage-by- stage series of restrictive measures; whereas similar sanctions have been adopted by a number of other countries in reaction to Russia’s aggressioncurrent policy;
Amendment 86 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas these restrictive targeted measures are not directed against the Russian people but aim at stimulating a change in Russian policy towards, and actions in, the common neighbourhood; whereas the sanctions could be lifted, partially or fully, as soon as Russia commits itself to implementing, fully and honestly, the provisions of the Minsk agreements and the return of Crimea to Ukraine; whereas the sanctions will be strengthened should Russia chose to do otherwise and refrain from taking any positive step to change its policyunderlines that the EU sanctions can be entirely or partially lifted, maintained or extended, depending on developments;
Amendment 129 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas the European Parliament, on numerous occasions has expressed its concern over the state of democracy inside Russia, the systematic failure to upheld the rule of law and respect for fundamental rights; whereas the rule of law, fair trial standards, due process and the independence of the judiciary are not respected in Russia; whereas the last Presidential and State Duma elections failed to meet OSCE standards;
Amendment 132 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the intrusions of Russian jet fighters into the airspace of EU and NATO members states jeopardise the safety of civilian flightscould be a threat to European airspace security;
Amendment 172 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Reiterates that, in the light of Russia’s direct and indirect involvement in the war in Ukraine, amounting to a deliberate violation of the core of the democratic principles and values sustained by the EU and widely shared internationally, the EU cannot envisage a return to ‘business as usual’; calls for a critical re-assessment by the EU of its relations with Russia, and for the drafting, as promptly as possible, of a soft-power contingency plan to counter the aggrecomprehensive plan on how to develop future relations with Russivea, and divisive policies conducted by Russia against the EU and its partners;with the countries of the Eastern Neighbourhood.
Amendment 218 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is deeply concerned by the fact that Russia now openly positions itself, and acts, not as a partner of, but as a rival to the international democratic community, seeking to challenge the current international order, and is in the process of redrawing borders within Europe; is extremely worried by the tendency of the Russian authorities to systematically denigrate liberal democracy and to consider demoseeking to challenge international law, and is in the process of redrawing borders within Europe; is alarmed by the atmosphere of hatred directed against opposition activists, human right defenders, minorities and neighbouring nations, which has been growing in Russia in the recent years, as part of a political culture that distance itself from democratic principles; is deeply concerned by the systematic deterioration of the situation of human rights and of rule of law in Russia, by the efforts of state authorities to silence free speech, obstruct opposition activities, react with repressions to any activity aimed at exposing corruption among the political and economic elite and to stifle activities of the civil society; condemns the intimidation of craitic neighbouring countries as a threat to their own ruleal voices, through violence, trials, imprisonments and other measures used by the state, and the restrictions to press freedom and internet freedom;
Amendment 238 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that EU-Russia relations must henceforth be based on the rule of law and on preconditioned dialogue, whereby the EU would be ready to relaunch cooperation with the authorities in Moscow on the condition that Russia unambiguously and without pretence takes its share of responsibility and fully implements the Minsk Agreements; stresses that in order to ensure that such a dialogue – if renewed (for which the return of Crimea to Ukraine would be a prerequisite) – is not conduct; underlines that such a dialogue must respect international law, and aim at securing peace and security for all countries in the Eastern Neighbourhood and solve the conflict in Ukraine, with the full respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine; underlines that the current sanctions imposed atby the expense of European values, standards and international commitments, it would be necessary to specify very clearly the EU’s expectations of Russia, along with the retaliatory measures it would take should Russia not keep to its commitmentsEU, and the Russian counter-sanctions are harmful to the economies on both sides and empathises that the ultimate objective must be to restore full and deep engagement with a Russia that respects international law and contractual commitments and acts as a reliable and predictable partner;
Amendment 274 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Commends the solidarity and the unity demonstrated by the Member States in the context of Russia’s undeclared war againstillegal annexation of Crimea and involvement in the fights in the eastern parts of Ukraine, allowing the adoption and further extension of responsive measures; calls on the Member States to consider as an absolute priority the preservation of this unity; reiterates that unity and solidarity amongst the Member States, as well as between the EU and the Eastern Partnership countries, is essential for ensuring the effectiveness of the EU’s policies and its ability to withstand external challenges and pressures;
Amendment 288 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Underlines that the conflict in Ukraine can only have a political solution; the EU should create a more pro-active political and diplomatic approach to solve all the so called 'frozen conflicts' throughout the Eastern Neighbourhood;
Amendment 311 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Firmly supports the swift creation of a robust European Energy Union, specifically the interconnection of national energy networks in order to reduce considerably the dependence of individual Member States on external energy suppliers; is of the firm conviction that the challenges to and vulnerability of European solidarity, and the exposure of individual Member States, to the illegitimate use of energy as a political and diplomatic bargain chip can only be combatted efficiently through the full implementation of the Third Energy package and the completion of a transparent, integrated, synchronised and resilient European internal energy market;
Amendment 354 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Is deeply concerned by the ever growing restrictions on free media, the tightening of online media control, the use of coercion to curb impartial reporting and the erosion of journalistic standards in Russia, as well as the increasing monopoly on the information available to Russian- language audiences abroad by state- owned media outlets; deplores that Russian state-controlled media have become players in the EU information sphere without keeping to the norms of independent journalism, including the rejection of hate speech;
Amendment 384 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the EU to provide support to grass-roots projects aimed at developing high journalistic standards, freedom of the media, and unbiased and trustworthy information in Russia, and at deconstructing propaganda within the EU and the Eastern Partnership countries; supports the initiative to develop Russian- language media channels, with a view to providing a credible and accessible alternative to biased information for Russian-speaking minorities in the EU and in the Eastern Partnership countriesalternatives in order to make independent information and news available;
Amendment 403 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Reiterates that uncompromising respect for the rule of law is a core and founding principle of the EU, and rejects past attempts to put forward pragmatic interpretations of the rules to accommodate Russia as a trade partner; calls, therefore, on the strict, swift and unconditional application of the rule of law – in the event of any breach of the rules – and of the principle of free and fair competition, including in the proceedings against Gazprom;
Amendment 412 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Is of the view that a new and reinforced EU Russia strategy should be aimed at getting Russia to fully respect the OSCE principles and at motivating its leadership to move Russia out of its political and economic self-isolation; considers that this strategy needs to be based on a two-track approach: a strategy to contain challenges from the current Russian policy, and at the same time, a strategy of deeper engagement with the Russian population and civil society with a stronger emphasis on the human rights of the people in Russia;
Amendment 413 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Urges the High Representative/Vice President, under the first strategy track, to draft further sanctions, targeting key economic sectors and officials responsible in the Russian state service and beyond, for violations of international law and territorial integrity of neighbouring states, so as to enable the European Council and the Council to adopt these sanctions immediately, should the cease-fire line agreed in Minsk or any other international agreements be violated; is of the view that these further sanctions should target in particular the energy and the financial sector; reiterates that sanctions adopted so far are reversible and scalable, depending on the implementation of the Minsk agreements and the situation on the ground;
Amendment 414 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 c (new)
Paragraph 12 c (new)
12c. Calls upon the High Representative/Vice President to develop, in coordination with the Commission, options for strengthening direct cooperation with Russian population, small and medium-size businesses, scientific and cultural institutions and the civil society; notes the suspension of the negotiations on visa facilitation, and calls on the Commission and the Member States to facilitate the issuance of visas for Russian citizens not targeted by EU or US restrictive measures so as to enhance student and scientific exchanges, business and civil society contacts; underlines that the EU and the Member States have sufficient scope to facilitate visa rules unilaterally;
Amendment 425 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Expresses its deep concern for the state of human rights and the rule of law in Russia, and strongly condemns the crackdown on independent civil society and the persistent and multiform repression of activists, political opponents and critics of the regime, which has in some cases led to their murder (draws particular attention to the assassinations of Anna Politkovskaya, Natalya Estemirova, Boris Nemtsov, Sergey Magnitsky, Alexander Litvinenko, and others); demands that all assassinations of political activists, journalists and whistle blowers be investigated properly and independently; reiterates its call on the Council to deliver on its commitment to defend these principles, and to adopt restrictive measures for the officials involved in the well-documented Magnitsky case;
Amendment 450 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses the importance of continued political and financial support to independent civil society activists, media and NGOs; encourages the EU to reach out to Russian officials and civil society organisations that are inclined to develop an alternative vision of political and diplomatic relations with the EU; points to its recommendation of April 2014 concerning common visa restrictions for Russian officials involved in the Sergei Magnitsky case and urges the HR/VP and the Commission to bring the relevant initiative into the Council without delay; is of the view that personally targeted restrictive measures should be considered in case no investigation in accordance with international standards of the murder of Boris Nemtsov is carried out and in other similar cases;
Amendment 22 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) To partially finance the contribution from the Union budget, the available envelopes of the Horizon 2020 – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation 2014-2020, provided by Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of will be progressively authorised by the European Parliament and of the Council2, and the Connecting Europe Facility, provided by Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council3, should be reduced. Those programmes serve purposes that are not replicated by the EFSI. However, the reduction of both programmes to finance the guarantee fund is expected to ensure a greater investment in certain areas of their respective mandates than is possible through the existing programmes. The EFSI should be able to leverage the EU guarantee to multiply the financial effect within those areas of research, developmentEuropean Council in the framework of the annual budgetary procedures 2014- 2020. A constructive and flexible approach should be therefore used by the budgetary authority, without jeopardising the long term grant-based financing scheme envisaged by Horizon 2020 and the Connecting Europe Facility. In order to achieve the goals of the Europe 2020 Strategy, the links of the knowledge triangle - Education, Research and iInnovation and transport, telecommunications and energy infrastructure compared to if the resources had been spent via grants within the planned Horizon 2020 and Connecting Europe Facility programmes. It is, therefore, appropri-should be reinforced through long-term financing strategy and stability, avoiding cuts to programmes related to redirect part of the funding presently envisaged for those programmes to the benefit of EFSI. ucation, culture and research. __________________ 3 Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing the Connecting Europe Facility, amending Regulation (EU) No 913/2010 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 680/2007 and (EC) No 67/2010 (OJ L 348, 20.12.2013, p. 129).
Amendment 13 #
2014/2816(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas Russia continues to occupy the Georgian regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali region / South Ossetia, in violation of the fundamental norms and principles of international law; whereas ethnic cleansing and forcible demographic changes have taken place in the areas under the effective control of the occupying force, which bears the responsibility for human rights violations in these areas, including the right of free movement, people-to-people contacts and education in native language;
Amendment 44 #
2014/2816(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the Agreement is primarilycovers the entire internationally recognised territory of Georgia, is for the benefit of the Georgianwhole population and serves as a framework for sustainable development and democracy in Georgia;
Amendment 55 #
2014/2816(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the importance ofWelcomes recent reforms by the Georgian authorities designed to further strengthening the stability, independence and effectiveness of institutions responsible for guaranteeing democracy (particularly that of the judiciary), the rule of law and good governance, and of consolidating the system of protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms;
Amendment 59 #
2014/2816(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes the efforts by the Georgian authorities in the area of democratic reforms, including tacklingwith concern the large number of allegations of possible criminal conduct against the reform of the judiciary, and the need to investigate properly and fully all allegations of violations of human rights; recognises the fundamental principle of equality before the law; stresses, however,er government officials during their tenure; calls on the authorities of Georgia to fully respect political rights of current opposition; stresses that all prosecutions should be transparent, proportionate, impartial and free from political motivation, and should adhere strictly to due process and be conducted in full respect of the principles of a fair trial, as enshrined in the European Convention on Human Rights;
Amendment 101 #
2014/2816(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Reaffirms its support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia and calls for the EU to ensure the applicability of the Agreement to the wholeentire internationally recognised territory of Georgia; calls, in this connection, for the EU to continue to engage actively in conflict resolution, through the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia, co-chairing the Geneva Talks and through the EU Monitoring Mission (EUMM);
Amendment 109 #
2014/2816(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Believes that all the provisionsCalls on Russia to engage constructively with the Geneva International Discussions mandated to monitor the implementation of the cease- fire agreement of 12 August 2008 between Russia and Georgia should be fully respected by both sides, particularly, including the provision which states that Russia must guarantee the EUMM full, unlimited access to the breakaway territories of Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region/ / South Ossetia; calls on Russia to reciprocate the commitment to the non- use of force against Georgia; stresses the necessity of the safe and dignified return of refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) into places of their permanent residence;
Amendment 115 #
2014/2816(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls on Russia to fully respect the territorial integrity of Georgia and to reverse recognition of the separation of Georgian regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali region / South Ossetia; strongly condemns the installation of barbwire fences and other artificial obstacles along the occupation line, in flagrant violation of Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders, which has had deplorable humanitarian consequences for the local population and hinders confidence-building in these conflict-torn regions of Georgia; is seriously concerned over Russia's decision to conclude the so called agreement on "partnership and integration" with occupation regime in Sokhumi in breach of Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity as recognised by international law and condemns this step as another step towards annexation of Georgia's Abkhazia region;
Amendment 123 #
2014/2816(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses thatIs concerned over Russia’'s concerns as regardsactions aimed at undermining the association process of the EU’'s Eastern neighbours must be adequately addressed and explained, so as to ease fears of new geopolitical dividing line; reiterates its conviction that the association process is not a threat to Russia's political and economic interests and regrets that Russian leadership regards it as such; stresses that Russia’s concerns as regards the association process onf the European contU’s Eastern neighbours must be adequately addressed and explainentd; points out that each country has every right to make its own political choices, but that the EU’s engagement with the Eastern partners aims to spread prosperity and increase political stability, from which all countries in the region will gain;
Amendment 81 #
2014/2256(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Notes the need to carry out an in-depth study of exceptions for research and education purposes before contemplating any changes to the relevant Community rules;
Amendment 112 #
2014/2256(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Suggests a review of the liability and status of service providers to guarantee the legal dissemination of culture across the EU and in accordance with the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Unnd fair remuneration for creation andin the European Convention on Human RightsU;
Amendment 7 #
2014/2250(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the importance of formal and informal education when it comes to tackling the issue of beliefs and, traditional practices and social norms imposing limitations on girls in education, and calls on the Member States to ensure equal access to education of the same quality for boys and girls regardless of their economic, social, ethnic, national, cultural or religious framework, including actions to reduce drop-out rates among girls, in order to achieve real gender equality in education;
Amendment 17 #
2014/2250(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Emphasises the importance of learning about child rights in schools, with special attention to gender equality, non-discrimination and European Citizenship; highlights that child rights education aims to foster learning among both girls and boys about equal opportunities, empowering them in taking action as adults to advocate for principles in line with Article 3 of the Lisbon Treaty and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child;
Amendment 18 #
2014/2250(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Recalls that poverty and low economic status have a strong impact on gender equality in education, that disproportionally affect girls’ access to schools and universities; therefore, encourages Member States’ initiatives aiming to reduce direct and indirect educational costs for families in need;
Amendment 19 #
2014/2250(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Stresses the need of a school-based sensitive sexuality education as an essential tool to promote gender equality and sexual knowledge, especially among girls;
Amendment 24 #
2014/2250(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises that teachers play a major role in the formation of educational identities and have a significant impact on aspects of gendered behaviour in school; recalls that much has still to be done to empower teachers on how to promote gender equality; insists, therefore, on the need to ensure comprehensive initial and ongoing equality training to teachers at all levels of formal and informal education to build awareness on the impact of gender roles and stereotypes on their students’ self-confidence and their subject choices during their studies; stresses that girls need to have positive female role models in schools and universities;
Amendment 32 #
2014/2250(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls the need to ensure access to vocational education and training and adult education, both formal and non-formal, for women who have been obliged to stop their education or quit their jobs in order to take care of family members, regardless of their level of competence (referring to both high- and low-skilled women); insists that such training should be attractive and flexible; and encourages any measure that concretely helps women to conciliate family and work or training.
Amendment 14 #
2014/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the fact that meeting labour market demands and preventing educational mismatches require greater investment into the modernisation of educational systems - in particular in the use of new technology for education and research (access to research database, IT training, E-Learning) - and the strengthening of links between education, research and employment at regional and local level;
Amendment 15 #
2014/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Highlights the importance of lifelong learning and better working conditions for researchers and professors - in order to attract and retain qualified teaching staff - as key factors for economic growth;
Amendment 32 #
2014/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Urges the Commission to recognise the full potential of culture in contributing to regions' competitiveness, economic development and in improving social cohesion; stresses, in particular, the role of Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) and the digitisation of cultural heritage as drivers for regional development, and highlights the importance of cohesion policy instruments in improving and increasing the number of jobs in the cultural and creative sectors;
Amendment 38 #
2014/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that culture and cultural heritage are key elements for the attractiveness of cities and regions and for economic development through cultural tourism; calls on the EU’s cities and regions to use the cohesion policy instruments efficiently in order to boost cultural and socioeconomic development that draws on and promotes common European identity and the cultural distinctiveness of European countries, regions and cities.
Amendment 14 #
2014/2241(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Highlights that cultural tourism has an important role in the European economy as it creates millions of jobs and enhances social cohesion; stresses, in this regard, that safeguarding tangible and intangible cultural heritage, in its diverse manifestations, and promoting cultural creativity is essential and should be among our top priorities;
Amendment 18 #
2014/2241(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Emphasizes that cultural tourism can educate local communities and can influence policy-making; points out that cultural tourism is an essential part of many national and regional economies and an important factor for cultural exchange and development; reiterates that tourism should be based on strategies that protect and strengthen both natural and cultural diversities, preserve local cultures, traditions, heritage and environment;
Amendment 31 #
2014/2241(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Highlights the potential of a digital single market to expand, modernize and develop cultural tourism, and to promote and support all tourism services and providers; calls for further development of appropriate infrastructures, and encourages wider use of already existing ones, in order to facilitate the use of digital tools in tourism;
Amendment 36 #
2014/2241(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Recalls that investing in human capital is essential for the quality of tourism services and it is a precondition for sustainable and competitive growth; stresses the importance of providing better targeted training policies in order to ensure the presence of well qualified, service oriented, multilingual personnel;
Amendment 67 #
2014/2241(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Underlines the importance to foster close collaboration and cooperation between culture and tourism in order to support responsible, culturally aware, inclusive and sustainable tourism that contribute to the socio-economic development of host communities, promote cross-cultural exchanges and multicultural understanding;
Amendment 73 #
2014/2241(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Points out that host communities and indigenous peoples should be involved in different policies for the identification, promotion, protection, conservation, management, presentation and interpretation of their heritage resources, cultural practices and contemporary cultural expressions, in the context of tourism;
Amendment 76 #
2014/2241(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Stresses the potential of cultural tourism for poverty alleviation; calls, in this regard, for fostering the countries' creative industries and rural tourism in order to promote Europe's extraordinary cultural wealth and fight poverty and unemployment;
Amendment 94 #
2014/2241(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Asks the Commission and the Member States to implement the action to protect endangered monuments and sites in Europe in order to safeguard and promote cultural heritage and therefore encourage cultural tourism;
Amendment 2 #
2014/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
- having regard to the report of the UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism of 23 September 2014 (A/69/375)1a, __________________ 1ahttp://daccess-dds- ny.un.org/doc/UNDOC/GEN/N14/545/19/ PDF/N1454519.pdf?OpenElement
Amendment 3 #
2014/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 b (new)
Citation 6 b (new)
- having regard to the report of the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to freedom of expression and opinion of 17 April 2013 (A/HRC/23/40) on the implications of states' surveillance of communications on the exercise of the human rights to privacy and to freedom of opinion and expression,
Amendment 20 #
2014/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the assessment of the context is determined by the strength of national and regional legal frameworks to regulate the use of technologies and the ability of political and judicial institutions to oversee such use;
Amendment 21 #
2014/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas in the digital domain, private actors play an increasingly significant role in all spheres of social activities, but safeguards are still not in place to prevent them from imposing excessive restrictions on fundamental rights and freedoms; as a result, private actors play a more active role in assessing the legality of content and in developing cyber security systems and surveillance systems, which can have a detrimental impact on human rights all over the world;
Amendment 23 #
2014/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas encryption is an important method that helps to secure communications and the people using them;
Amendment 24 #
2014/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas internet governance has benefitted from a multistakeholder decision making model; a process ensuring meaningful, inclusive and accountable participation of all stakeholders, governments, civil society, technical and academic communities, private sector, and users;
Amendment 25 #
2014/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E c (new)
Recital E c (new)
Ec. whereas intelligence agencies have systematically undermined cryptographic protocols and products in order to be able to intercept; whereas the US National Security Agency has collected vast numbers of so called 'zero-day exploits' – IT security vulnerabilities that are not yet known to the public or the product vendor; whereas such activities undermine global efforts to improve IT security;
Amendment 26 #
2014/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E d (new)
Recital E d (new)
Ed. whereas EU-based intelligence services have engaged in activities that harm human rights;
Amendment 27 #
2014/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E e (new)
Recital E e (new)
Ee. whereas in light of rapid technological developments, judicial and democratic oversight and safeguards are largely underdeveloped;
Amendment 47 #
2014/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the role of ICTimpact of technologies on the improvement of human rights should be mainstreamed in all EU policies and programmes to advance human rights protection;
Amendment 50 #
2014/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for the active development and dissemination of technologies that help protect human rights and facilitate people´s digital freedoms and securityrights and freedoms as well as their security, along with promoting best practices and appropriate legislative frameworks;
Amendment 53 #
2014/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the EU to increase its support for actors, those who work on strengthening security and privacy protection standards in ICTs on all levels, including hardware, software and communication standards as well as the development of the hardware and software in privacy-by-design frameworks;
Amendment 54 #
2014/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Calls for a human rights and technology fund to be established under the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights;
Amendment 55 #
2014/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Urges the EU itself, and in particular the EEAS, to use encryption in its communications with human rights defenders, to avoid putting defenders at risk and to protect its own communications with outsiders from surveillance;
Amendment 56 #
2014/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4d. Calls on the EU to adopt free and open source software as well as to encourage other actors to do so, as such software provides for better security and for greater respect for human rights;
Amendment 75 #
2014/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for the inclusion of conditionality clauses in all agreements with third countries which explicitly refer to the need to guarantee and respect digital freedoms, net neutrality and unrestricted access to the internet;
Amendment 78 #
2014/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Urges the EU to counter the criminalisation of human rights defenders' use of encryption, censorship- bypassing and privacy tools, by refusing to limit the use of encryption within the EU and challenge third country governments which use such charges against defenders;
Amendment 82 #
2014/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that an effective EU development and human rights policy will require the mainstreaming of ICTs and the bridging of the digital divide, by providing basic technological infrastructure and by facilitating access to knowledge and information to promote digital literacy and the use of open standards in documents as well as the use of free and open source software (especially by public institutions) all over the world;
Amendment 106 #
2014/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Urges Member States to promote full democratic scrutiny over the operations of intelligence services in third countries, and that these services operate in full respect of the rule of law, and to hold to account those who are responsible for operating in unlawful ways;
Amendment 110 #
2014/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that corporate social responsibility principles and human rights by design criteria, which are technological solutions and innovations protecting human rights, should be adopted in EU law to ensure that internet service providers, software developers, hardware producers, social networking services/media, mobile phone carriers and others consider the human rights of end- users globally;
Amendment 112 #
2014/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Urges the EU to ensure greater transparency in the relationship between mobile phone carriers or ISPs and governments, and to call for it in its relations with third countries, by demanding that carriers and ISPs publish yearly detailed transparency reports, including reports on requested actions by authorities, as well as financial ties between public authorities and carriers/ISPs;
Amendment 118 #
2014/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Urges the Commission, in this respect, to swiftly to put forward a proposal for smart and effective policies to regulate the export of services regarding the implementation and use of so-called dual- use technologies, addressing potentially harmful exports of ICT products and services to third countries, as agreed in the Joint Statement of the European Parliament, Council and Commission of April 2014;
Amendment 121 #
2014/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses that the Commission should swiftly be able to swiftly and accurately provide companies that are in doubt as to whether to apply for an export licence with up-to- date information on the legality or potentially harmful effects of potential transactions;
Amendment 123 #
2014/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission to submit proposals to review how EU standards on ICTs could be used to prevent the potentially harmful impacts of the export of such technologies or other services to third countries where concepts such as ‘lawful interception’ have different implicatcannot be considered equivalent to those of the European Unions, or for example where the rule of law does not exist;
Amendment 126 #
2014/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Reaffirms that EU standards, particularly the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, should prevail when assessing incidents when dual-use technologies are used in a way that may restrict human rights;
Amendment 127 #
2014/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for the development of policies to regulate the sales of zero-day exploits to avoid their being used for cyber-attacks or for unauthorised access to devices leading to human rights violations without such regulations having a meaningful impact on academic and otherwise bona fide security research;
Amendment 133 #
2014/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Deplores the active involvement of certain European companies, and of international companies which trade dual- use technologies with potential detrimental effects on human rights while operating in the EU, in countries violating human rights;
Amendment 142 #
2014/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission and Council to actively to defend the open internet, multi- stakeholder decision-making procedures, net neutrality and digital freedoms in internet governance fora;
Amendment 146 #
2014/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Condemns the weakening and undermining of encryption protocols and products, particularly by intelligence services who wish to intercept communications that are encrypted;
Amendment 147 #
2014/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Warns against the privatization of law enforcement through internet companies and internet service providers;
Amendment 148 #
2014/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 c (new)
Paragraph 20 c (new)
20c. Calls for a clarification of norms and standards that private actors use to develop their systems;
Amendment 149 #
2014/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 d (new)
Paragraph 20 d (new)
20d. Recalls the importance of assessing the context within which technologies are used, in order to fully appreciate their human rights impact;
Amendment 150 #
2014/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 e (new)
Paragraph 20 e (new)
20e. Explicitly calls for promoting tools enabling the anonymous and/or pseudonymous use of the internet and to challenge the one-sided view that such tools are allowing criminal activities, rather than empowering human rights activists beyond and within the EU;
Amendment 151 #
2014/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 f (new)
Paragraph 20 f (new)
20f. Urges the Council, the Commission and the External Action Service to develop smart and effective policies to regulate the export of dual-use technologies, addressing potentially harmful exports of ICT products and services, at international level within multilateral export control regimes and other international bodies;
Amendment 152 #
2014/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 g (new)
Paragraph 20 g (new)
20g. Stresses that any regulatory changes aimed at increasing the effectiveness of export controls vis-à-vis Intangible Technology Transfers must not inhibit legitimate research and access to and exchange of information, and that any potential measures such as the use of EU General Export Authorisations for dual- use research should not have a 'chilling effect' upon individuals and SMEs;
Amendment 153 #
2014/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 h (new)
Paragraph 20 h (new)
20h. Calls on Member States to ensure that existing and future export control policies do not restrict the activities of legitimate security researchers, and that export controls are applied in good faith to only clearly defined technologies intended to be used for mass surveillance, censorship, jamming, interception, monitoring, and the tracing and tracking of citizens and their activities on (mobile) telephone networks;
Amendment 154 #
2014/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 i (new)
Paragraph 20 i (new)
20i. Recalls that mesh-based ad hoc wireless technologies offer a high potential to provide for backup networks in areas where the internet is unavailable or blocked, and can help the advancement of human rights;
Amendment 155 #
2014/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 j (new)
Paragraph 20 j (new)
20j. Calls on the Commission to appoint an independent group of experts who can perform a human rights impact assessment on existing EU standards for ICTs, with the goal of making recommendations for adjustments that will increase the protection of human rights, particularly when systems are exported;
Amendment 159 #
2014/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Underlines the need to avoid unintended consequences such as restrictions or chilling effects on research, on the exchange of and access to information or on the export of technologies that are in the interest of advancing human rights;
Amendment 1 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
- having regard to the Report on the Role of Local and Regional Authorities in Managing Migration in the Mediterranean of 15 December 2014 of the Euro-Mediterranean Regional and Local Assembly (ARLEM),
Amendment 3 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
- having regard to the Opinion on EU Support for Sustainable Change in Transition Societies of 11/12 April 2013 of the European Committee of the Regions,
Amendment 5 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 19 a (new)
Citation 19 a (new)
- having regard to the conclusions of the meeting of 23 March 2015 in Brussels of Libyan municipality representatives, convened by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya and hosted by the European Union,
Amendment 56 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 27 a (new)
Citation 27 a (new)
- whereas, taking into consideration the two previous points, the EU is not a military actor (with the exception of France and Great Britain) and has a limited military dimension in issues where the EU should give immediate answers; whereas EU responses should be decisive due to its economic and political potential;
Amendment 57 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 27 b (new)
Citation 27 b (new)
- whereas the so-called "democratic clause", contained usually in article 2 of most of the Agreements signed between the EU and third countries, gives the EU a strategic tool to demand for solutions to conflicts in which human rights are not fully respected; whereas the EU has not deeply developed this possibility;
Amendment 75 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the action taken by the Member States against ISIS in Iraq, especially by the directly involved, France and Great Britain, and asks for a more complete and active involvement (even military) of all the EU member states; notes that this type of operation should be carried out under the auspices of the European Union; to this end, calls on the EU to develop sufficient operational capacity to achieve CSDP targets; stresses however that a response must be found at political and regional level to the challenge presented by ISIS; calls on the EU to facilitate regional dialogue involving all stakeholders, in particular Saudi Arabia and Iran;
Amendment 116 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes the allocation of EUR one billion under the EU strategy entitled 'Elements of an EU Regional Strategy for Syria and Iraq as well as the Da'esh threat' , under which EUR 400 million has been earmarked for humanitarian aid; calls for special attention to be given to Jordan and, Lebanon and Syria; is concerned that, as a result of extreme poverty and deprivation, refugee camps may become a hotbed of radicalisation; welcomes the funds for host populations under the new strategy and under the Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace (IcSP); invites international organizations (UN, LAS) to guarantee the necessary security in refugee camps in Syria through deployment of neutral troops;
Amendment 123 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the involvement of the countries of the Arab Peninsula in the international coalition against ISIS; urges their governments to redouble their efforts to prevent the financing of international terrorism, for example through including increased surveillance of waqfs and private donors; stresses the urgent need to introduce an efficient system of penalties coordinated with the LAS, the OIC (Organization of Islamic Cooperation) and the GCC, so as to put an end to ISIS financing by the Arab world; stresses also the urgent need for a decryption system to deal with clandestine oil sales by ISIS and to put strict sanctions to those institutions, companies and/or individuals directly or indirectly involved in commercialization (import and export), financing and oil trafficking;
Amendment 136 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the importance of long-term strategic dialogue with the LAS, OIC and GCC; welcomes in this regard the declaration adopted in Athens on 11 June 2014 and the memorandum of understanding of January 2015 and calls for their full implementation; stresses the crucial importance of the regular organisation of summits between the EU and LAS, OIC, and GCC; stresses the central role to be played by the LAS, OIC and GCC in terms of crisis resolution; is convinced that these crises highlight the need for the LAS, OIC and GCC to be transformed by its members into a fully- fledged executive body genuinely capable of taking binding decisions;
Amendment 165 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recalls the need to put in place the conditions for a resumption of peace talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority for a lastingdefinitive settlement of the conflict based on a solution enabling both countries to live side by side in peace and security over the borders of 1967; welcomes the 2002 peace initiatives and calls on Israel and the LAS countries to put them into effect; calls on international donors to honour the commitments made by them at the Cairo Conference of October 2014; establishes that Israel must put an end to occupation initiated nearly half a century ago; consequently, the end to occupation must take place by the end of 2016;
Amendment 184 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Expresses full support for a new common security and defence policy (CSDP) to promote stability and security in the MENA countries; points out that the EU could play a major role in providing specific training in border surveillance, illegal immigration, anti-terrorism and the prevention of arms’ trafficking and in overhauling security;
Amendment 200 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recalls the crucial importance of promoting improved cooperation between the EU Member States and the MENA countries in combating terrorism and organized crime; calls for closer cooperation with the Europol and Interpol countries, providing them with assistance in developing the necessary anti- terrorist structures and resources;
Amendment 211 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses the urgent need for a political solution to the conflict in Syria, taking due account of the moderate opposition existing alongside the Syrian National Council and streexcluding thening the moderate Sunni components; points out that no democratic solution in line with the fundamental principles of the Union can be negotiated with Bachar Al-Assad, following the massacres perpetrated by him terrorist elements like Daesh and its allies; points out that there is no military solution, but only political;
Amendment 230 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses the need for the Iraqi Government to continue to promote the sharing of political responsibilities, power and oil profits, encompassing all religious and ethnic communities in that country; calls for this to be made an essential condition for implementation of the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and Iraq; calls on the EU to contribute to capacity building byreinforce political and military capacities of the Iraqi Government;
Amendment 236 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls for support and assistance to the military action carried out by the forces that compose the Iraqi Government in its fight against Daesh;
Amendment 237 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Welcomes the active presence of Iran in the conflict in helping the Iraqi Government and trusts that its contribution will help to recuperate the sovereignty of the Iraqi Government and to bring peace to the region;
Amendment 261 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Admits that territorial and social division in Libya will only be solved by a peace and unity agreement between all the actors involved in the conflict, which requires their identification and inclusion around a peace and reconciliation table;
Amendment 262 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Understands that the situation in the South of Libya is of extreme gravity, as it is an area controlled by tribal militia, criminal bands and terrorists, open to all means of trafficking that acts as a platform for organized crime and terrorist groups;
Amendment 284 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Strongly believes that the development of local democracy and effective local governance is crucial to the stabilisation of MENA countries, and therefore calls for the institutionalisation and capacity development of associations of local and regional authorities in MENA countries;
Amendment 297 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Expresses its serious concern for the multiplication of the "madrasas", autonomous in appearance, run by radical fundamentalists; requires the Islamic Authorities to install an efficient action in order to counteract the effects and eliminate these institutions; encourages, as well, the prestigious Islamic centres of the region to train imams in the respect of peace, coexistence and in the values contained in the precepts of Islam, as the Koran says "there is no constraint in religion" (Surat 2 (La Vaca), Ayat 256);
Amendment 298 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses the need to develop an effective common European response by all Member States to jihadist propaganda, involving Europe's local authorities, and working with communities of European citizens who have strong cultural ties with MENA countries; underlines the need to send a positive message regarding relations between the European Union and the MENA countries and cooperation between them; stresses the need to ensure much greater visibility for EU initiatives in the region than is now the case;
Amendment 335 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Recalls that 2015 is the European Year for Development which aims to inspire more Europeans to get involved in the eradication of poverty worldwide, and which coincides with the international community's plans to agree a set of Sustainable Development Goals; calls on public authorities at all levels of government in MENA countries to make the achievement of these goals a priority;
Amendment 340 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. takes the view that no economic or social progress will exist without knowledge and culture, and no knowledge and culture will exist without liberty and free access to knowledge sources; thus, requires from the Authorities of the Southern neighbourhood countries to act in consequence;
Amendment 361 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, the European Committee of the Regions, the governments and parliaments of all the EU Member States, the LAS and UfM Secretaries-General and the governments and parliaments of their member countries.
Amendment 20 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that trade policy is an essential part of the EU's external action and as such, must be formulated in a way that is in line with other foreign policies and policy instruments; encourages therefore a close interaction between relevant commissioners, Directorates General, the European External Action Service and the Member States;
Amendment 22 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point a
Paragraph 1 – point a
(a) ensure, via a general clause in the agreement, in full compliance with the GATS and the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, that the parties to the agreement reserve the right to adopt or maintain any measure (in particular of a regulatory and/or financial nature) with respect to the protection or promotion of cultural and linguistic diversity, media pluralism and media freedom, and to preserve or develop, in accordance with the principle of technological neutrality, a regime for audiovisual services, both online and off- line, in line with democratic, social and cultural requirements;
Amendment 40 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) maintain the exclusion of the digital products with a strong cultural content from the TTIP agreement;
Amendment 44 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Emphasises that TTIP must not lower standards on important issues like consumer protection, labour rights or environment, but rather seek to achieve high common standards as a model for the world, as this would strengthen the EU's global economic position, while furthering our values;
Amendment 58 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Calls on the Commission and the United States to find a way to more actively involve third countries that would be (indirectly) impacted by TTIP, such as Mexico because of the North American Free Trade Agreement and Turkey because of its Customs Union with the EU;
Amendment 69 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that the EU's energy supply largely depends on foreign sources; emphasises the considerable contribution the TTIP could make to the EU's energy supply diversification and to its energy security by, inter alia, lifting licensing requirements for US gas exports; stresses that diversification of fossil fuel sources cannot be a substitute for a strong and ambitious sustainable energy policy, through which the EU should pursue true energy independence;
Amendment 86 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Believes that this agreement should be accompanied by a deepening of transatlantic parliamentary cooperation, and that the strengthening of trade and investment links through the TTIP should lead in the future to an enhanced political framework to improve global cooperation between the EU and the US; stresses that any instruments created to strengthen cooperation should not affect the European or American legislative procedures and that all legislators and all stakeholders must always be involved in any body that may be created to promote future regulatory cooperation;
Amendment 5 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers the European Union and neighbourhood security environment to be increasingly unstable and volatile; regards the war in Ukraine, the conflicts in Syria and Iraq, with the rise of the terrorist organisation ISIS, the Libyan crisis and the terrorist threat in the Sahel as direct threats to the Union’s security; considers, too, that the US ‘pivot to Asia’ and the impact of the financial crisis on Member States’ budgets and capabilities only highlight how necessary it is for the Union to shoulder jointly and in a coordinated fashion more responsibility for its own security and defence;
Amendment 17 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that the current level of instability on the borders of the EU and in its immediate neighbourhood is unprecedented in the period since the late 1990s when the ESDP/CSDP was established; is concerned that the Union may not jointly be able to be a key player in addressing each of these threats and that it may too often be reduced to relying on initiatives by one or a few Member States, or on ad hoc alliances in which it has only a peripheral or reserve role to play;
Amendment 23 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that the Union and its Member States must, as a matter of the utmost urgency, adapt to the new security challenges, in particular by making effective use of the existing CSDP tools, by coordinating national action more closely and, where appropriate, by introducing in a pragmatic and flexible way new arrangements for the expression of European solidarityto promote military cooperation between Member States;
Amendment 62 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Considers the issue of financing for CSDP missions and operations to be crucial if the policy is to have a future; finds it regrettable that specific proposals have not yet emerged from the discussion initiated on this subject by the December 2013 Council; calls for the Athena mechanism to be used as a matter of course for the financing of expenditure on CSDP operational and mission deployment and for the same mechanism to manage financing received from Member States on a bilateral basis as well as from third countries and other international organisations, so that they can participate in the financing of a given operation; Considers that in order to have an efficient response it is necessary to integrate the CSDP missions in the budget of the European Union;
Amendment 78 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Considers that an evaluation of the efficiency of the 17 ongoing European Missions abroad should be done and those that were designed totally or partially for an impossible operational end, should be suspended or reduced;
Amendment 92 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Given that Union missions both civilian (EUCAP) and military (EUTM) are focusing on training, asks whether a structural policy for putting such missions on a long-term footing with efficient mandates and objectives that adequate the situation they are confronting, with the provision of financial and equipment assistance, ought not to be introduced; considers that such a new policy, as part of the Union’s cooperation and development efforts, would be a means of furthering the work being done under the ‘Train and Equip’ and ’E2I’ initiatives which aim to build the capabilities of third countries (in terms of equipment, materiel, infrastructure and salaries) so that their armed forces are properly operational;
Amendment 137 #
2014/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Expresses its surprise that there is still no common EU strategy to tackle new challenges concerning EU security, in particular terrorism, cybersecurity and espionage by third countries; points to the need to strengthen and further deepen cooperation between EU Member States in regard to the exchange of information from the intelligence services;
Amendment 9 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Points to the dramatically aggravated security environment around the EU, where the international law-based order and stability and security of Europe are challenged to a degree unprecedented since the beginning of European integrationperiod since the late 1990s when the ESDP/CSDP was established; points to the ongoing transformation of the global political order;
Amendment 20 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 1
Paragraph 3 – indent 1
– safeguarding peace and stability by speaking with one voice and taking solidarity actions in protecting European values and enforcing the political and legal order in Europe, thereby safeguarding peace and stability,
Amendment 34 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 2
Paragraph 3 – indent 2
– improving the EU’s contribution to its territorial defence,
Amendment 46 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 – indent 3 a (new)
- taking a main role in the resolution of conflicts in Europe and in areas of its strategic interest,
Amendment 54 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 4
Paragraph 3 – indent 4
– strengthening, together with partners, the rules-based, democratic and pluralistic global political and economic order, including the protection of human rights, and
Amendment 75 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Underlines the need for a common strategy to face significant new security threats, with the predominant one being terrorism inside and outside the EU; emphasises the need to intertwine internal and external security of EU as well as closer cooperation and coordination of the responsible authorities; calls for strengthening and deepening the cooperation among EU members on intelligence data exchange;
Amendment 80 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Insists that the political, economic, financial and defence resources of the EU and its Member States must be combined to secure peace and stability in Europe, maximise the EU’s influence in the world, by produceing synergies and ensure peace and stability in Europewith NATO, UN and other international stakeholders;
Amendment 104 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Encourages the EU institutions and the Member States to fully use the toolbox of the Lisbon Treaty to move from what has so far been a mostly reactive approach to a pro-active, coherent EU foreign and security policy, based on common values and deployed in the shared European interest;
Amendment 142 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Underlines the vital importance of collective defence guaranteed by NATO for its members; urges the Member States, as a matter of urgency,stresses that the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) should be deepened further in cooperation with NATO; urges the Member States to step up their ability to contribute to territorial defence, commit morethe necessary resources and cooperate more closely to build synergies towards European military structure; stresses that all the Member States must enjoy the same level of security, in line with Article 42(7) TEU; stresses that a credible EU foreign policy needs to be underpinned by adequate defence capabilities in the Member States and an effective Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP); takes the view that the CSDP is an important component of European defence and can contribute to it in many ways, including by fostering defence cooperation, enhancing interoperability and increasing efficiency; welcomes the HR/VP’s commitment to actively engage on defence matters, including by chairing meetings of the Foreign Affairs Council in the Defence Ministers configuration;
Amendment 184 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – indent 5
Paragraph 16 – indent 5
– strengthening the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base, inter alia by coordinating defence budgets and harmonising requirements as well as promoting an effective cooperation among different Member States military forces boosting the harmonization of its equipment;
Amendment 205 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for the industrial and technological resources needed to improve cyber security to be developed, including by promoting a single market for cyber security products as well as double use of cyber security; emphasises the need to mainstream cyber defence into external action and the CFSP, and calls for closer coordination on cyber defence with NATO; welcomes the EU’s Cyber Security Strategy; urges the European Defence Agency to strengthen coordination on cyber defence among Member States and calls on the Member States to provide the EDA with the means to achieve this goal;
Amendment 209 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls for a reform of the EU’s approach torenewed and coherent EU migration policy; insists on the need to address the root causes of irregular migration, using all policy and assistance instruments provided by all member states which will share human and material means, including development and trade policies, humanitarian aid, conflict prevention and crisis management; reiterates its call to step up humanitarian support to countries which host refugees and to strengthen Regional Protection Programmes, run in collaboration with UNHCR close to regions of origin; stresses that migration management should be a high priority in EU cooperation with neighbours in the east and south;
Amendment 228 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Points out that energy is increasingly being used as a foreign policy tool and recalls that energy cooperation lies at the foundation of European integration; calls for increased coherence and coordination between foreign policy and energy policy; takes the view that energy security should be part of the comprehensive approach to the EU’s external action and believesis confident that energy policy must be in line with the Union’s other priority policies, including its security, foreign and neighbourhood, trade, and development policies, as well as its policies in defence of human rights;
Amendment 243 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Takes the view that a solidarity mechanism should be put in place in order to deal with possible energy disruptions; believesis confident that an interconnected energy infrastructure should be further developed and that efforts to diversify the EU’s energy supply should be accelerated in order to strengthen the energy independence of Member States;
Amendment 317 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Emphasises the need for the EU and its Member States to speak with one voice vis-à-vis Russia; calls on the HR/VP to develop, as a matter of priority, a common EU strategy on Russia, aimed at securing a commitment from Russia on peace and stability in Europe; believes that a good relationship between Russia and the EU would beRussia on having good relations believing that a good relationship between Russia and the EU, based on comprehensive legal obligations covering all the main areas of relations, including the defence of human rights, respect for democratic values, principles of the rule of law and international treaties and commitments, is in the common interest and hopes that Russia will show itself open to such a development by respecting international law;
Amendment 336 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Insists on the need to substantially revise the EU´s policy towards its southern neighbourhood, and to develop a comprehensive strategy focusing the EU’s instruments and scarce budgetary resources on support for the building of functioning and inclusive states capable of delivering security for their citizens, confronting religious extremism and, enhancing the rule of law and respecting human rights, which is a key precondition for investment and economic development; points to the unused potential of cross- border trade within the region; insists on close cooperation on managing migration flows, while respecting human rights;
Amendment 361 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Urges the EU leadership to develop, in close coordination with the US and involving major powers (e.g. Russia and China), a strategy encouraging regional actors (including Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, Egypt, Gulf Cooperation Council governments, Iran, the Arab League and Kurdish forces) to unite in order to put an end to proxy wars and halt financial support to fundamentalists, to resolve outstanding "frozen conflicts" and to develop a solution for peace and stability in the region; supports the engagement of all parties involved in the Middle East peace process in finding a comprehensive, constructive and sustainablIsrael - Palestine peace process understanding that the occupation of the Palestinian territory has to come to an end and that the peace process needs to be done in accordance to the two-state solution ton the Middle East conflictbasis of the 1967 borders; emphasises the need to preserve the territorial integrity and national unity of Libya and urges the HR/VP to provide impetus for a stronger engagement of regional actors on mediation and conflict resolution; (E.g. See wording in point A. in European Parliament resolution on recognition of PalestineOr. en statehood (2014/2964(RSP)))
Amendment 382 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35a. Considers that Africa is under a strategic threat from Somalia to Mauritania, being it necessary an adequate EU response for such threat. This response has to be effective in the economic development areas and education and especially in the security area by supporting the involved governments in the fight against the terrorist threat. This military response would include not only material but effective formation of military units, assistance and, if necessary, deployment of military forces in the ground after an agreement with the specific countries is reached;
Amendment 6 #
2014/2205(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that, under Article 208 TFEU, the primary objective of EU development cooperation is to reduce and eradicate poverty; highlights the fact that development cooperation must be guided by that objective and not by geostrategic or economic interests; refuses to accept that development cooperation should be subordinate to external and security policywhile supporting and being part of the EU's overall policy objectives; underlines that development and security are interlinked and that private sector has a potential to contribute to a sustainable, efficient and long-term development;
Amendment 21 #
2014/2205(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 29 #
2014/2205(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Underlines that the private sector should be involved in EU development policy and projects as long as the different role between private sector and public sector actors are fully understood and recognised by all parties involved; stresses that public-private partnerships within the post-2015 development agenda must have a strong focus on poverty reduction; underlines that a fully functioning market economy, based on the rule of law, remains the best engine for economic and social development and that the EU's development policy should reflect that fact;
Amendment 38 #
2014/2205(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 45 #
2014/2205(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Stresses the importance of local and regional ownership, partner countries' own national strategies and reform agendas; and involvement of development projects and the added value provided by securing local supply chains; believes that development policy has an important role to play in addressing the challenges posted by current migration flows towards the European Union;
Amendment 50 #
2014/2205(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. IStresses that respect for human rights should become business imperative; is concerned at the devastating consequences of land grabbing, inter alia, for human rights, especially of indigenous people, the economy and the environment; calls for binding international rules for firms on compliance with human rights, labour law and environmental standards;
Amendment 78 #
2014/2205(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Member States to honour the commitment to give over 0.7% of their GDP to the official development assistance; stresses that private funds must not be used to increase contributions artificially.
Amendment 106 #
2014/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Considers that the Commission should treat companies and entities involved in the various aspects of heritage conservation as a specific and individual sector using traditional methods with added value that facilitate ecological and sustainable conservation;
Amendment 111 #
2014/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Urges the Commission to promote joint cultural heritage and tourism programmes on an integrated and scientific basis, to serve as a benchmark and an example of best practice;
Amendment 119 #
2014/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Urges the Commission and Member States to draw up an economic and statistical survey of businesses, management entities and specialist professional activities in the cultural heritage conservation and promotion sector and their contribution in terms of production;
Amendment 133 #
2014/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Highlights the potential of the digitisation of cultural heritage, both as a tool for preserving our past and as generating research opportunities, job creation and economic development; stresses the relevance of existing tools such as Europeana and encourages the improvement and user-friendliness of its search criteria. Supports digital innovation in the arts and heritage sector to engage new audiences in culture;
Amendment 166 #
2014/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Emphasises the role that cultural heritage plays in the Union’s external relations through policy dialogue and cooperation with third countries; encourages the adoption of international agreements to prevent illicit trafficking of cultural heritage within European frontiers. Highlights the need of an external action to safeguard heritage devastation and fight against looting of cultural objects in the areas of conflict
Amendment 22 #
2014/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas it is essential to guarantee funding for the digitisation, preservation and online availability of film heritage and related materials and to establish European standards on preservation of digital films;
Amendment 23 #
2014/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas media literacy, and in particular film literacy can empower citizens to develop critical thinking and understanding;
Amendment 42 #
2014/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes in particular the role played by MEDIA in supporting subtitling and dubbing to increase availability of European films in original versions with subtitles which facilitate their circulation and improve knowledge and understanding of European cultures and languages;
Amendment 48 #
2014/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Invites the National Parliaments to further promote the LUX Prize in the Member States in cooperation with the Information Offices of the European Parliament;
Amendment 51 #
2014/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Suggests that there is a need to promote and support European coproductions and that the increase in such productions may result in the wider distribution of European films all across Europe;
Amendment 58 #
2014/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses the importance of MEDIA in testing innovative approaches in audience development, in particular through supporting festivals, film literacy initiatives and audience development actions;
Amendment 67 #
2014/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on Member States in particular to increase public funding to support at an early stage distribution and promotion of national films abroad as well as non- national European films;
Amendment 77 #
2014/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Welcomes the Commission’'s initiative to establish a European Film Forum, in order to facilitate a structured dialogue on the challenges currently faced by the European film industrywith all stakeholders of the European film industry on the challenges it currently faces in the digital era;
Amendment 81 #
2014/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls in that respect for a broad participation and cooperation amongst all Institutions concerned, in particular with the European Parliament;
Amendment 98 #
2014/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Urges the Member States to guarantee the appropriate level of funding for digitisation, preservation and online availability of film heritage;
Amendment 100 #
2014/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 c (new)
Paragraph 21 c (new)
21c. Emphasizes the importance of audiovisual archives, especially from film heritage institutions and public service broadcasters, and the need for appropriate funding and rights clearance schemes to facilitate the fulfilling of their public interest missions, including preservation, digitisation and making available to the public;
Amendment 15 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Welcomes the positive progress in strengthening of the cultural dimension in the EU Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) in 2013, including the Eastern Partnership and the Union for the Mediterranean; emphasizes the importance of the Tbilisi Declaration, the document of the very first Eastern Partnership Ministerial Conference on Culture, which calls for a shared commitment to support culture as a driver for growth and stability in the region; encourages the further implementation of the Eastern Partnership Culture Program and further promotion of the dialogue on cultural policies within the Media and Culture for the Development in the Mediterranean programme.
Amendment 388 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 166
Paragraph 166
Amendment 393 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 166 a (new)
Paragraph 166 a (new)
166a. Takes note that OLAF carried out a report on the humanitarian aid granted to the Saharawi refugee camp of Tindouf in Algeria (dated 2007). Calls for clarification by the Commission on the measures taken in response to the findings of this report. Reminds the Commission of the importance to adapt Union aid to the actual needs of the population concerned;
Amendment 397 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 167
Paragraph 167