14 Amendments of Jonás FERNÁNDEZ related to 2017/0102(COD)
Amendment 132 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The State of the Union address of 14 September 201617 emphasized the need to invest in young people and announced the establishment of a European Solidarity Corps with a view to creating opportunities for young people across the Union to make a meaningful contribution to society, show solidarity and develop their skills, competences and knowledge, thus getting not only work but also and invaluable human experience, which is key as well for the emergence of an active and engaged EU citizenship. __________________ 17 The State of the Union 2016: Towards a Better Europe – A Europe that Protects, Empowers and Defends, IP/16/3042 (http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-16- 3042_en.htm).
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The European Solidarity Corps would provide a singlemain entry point for solidarity activities throughout the Union, to which young people can directly refer to. Consistency and complementarity of that framework should be ensured with other relevant Union policies and programmes. The European Solidarity Corps should build on the strengths and synergies of existing programmes, notably the European Voluntary Service. It should also complement the efforts made by Member States to support young people and ease their school-to-work transition under the Youth Guarantee19 by providing them with additional opportunities to make a start on the labour market in the form of traineeships or jobs in solidarity-related areas within their respective Member State or across borders. Complementarity with existing Union level networks pertinent to the activities under the European Solidarity Corps, such as the European Network of Public Employment Services, EURES and the Eurodesk network and other relevant civil society organizations including networks representing employers and trade unions, should also be ensured. Furthermore, complementarity between existing related schemes, in particular national solidarity schemes and mobility schemes for young people, and the European Solidarity Corps should be ensured, building on good practices where appropriate. __________________ 19 Council Recommendation of 22 April 2013 on establishing a Youth Guarantee (2013/C 120/01).
Amendment 405 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
The objective of the European Solidarity Corps is to enhancepromote solidarity and build an inclusive society, thought the engagement of young people and organisations in accessible and high quality solidarity activities as a means to contribute to strengthening the European identity and global outlook, social cohesion and solidarity in Europe, supporting communities and responding to new societal challenges.
Amendment 428 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) the strengthening of a common European outlook among EU citizens, through the engagement in solidarity activities;
Amendment 525 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – title
Article 11 – title
Amendment 526 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. The Member States shall participate in the European Solidarity CorpEuropean Solidarity Corps shall operate in the European Union and in third countries.
Amendment 540 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The Commission will aim to provide placements to all applicants.
Amendment 546 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. When implementing this Regulation, the Commission, Member States and the participating third countries shall ensure that particular efforts are made to promote social inclusion, in particular for the participation of disadvantaged young people.
Amendment 582 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Any public or private entity established in athe European Union or participating country as well as international organisations carrying out solidarity activities in the participating countries may apply for funding under the European Solidarity Corps. In the case of the activities referred to in point (a) of Article 7(1), a quality label shall be obtained by the participating organisation as a pre- condition for receiving funding under the European Solidarity Corps. In the case of the solidarity projects referred to in point (b) of Article 7(1), natural persons may also apply for funding on behalf of informal groups of European Solidarity Corps participants.
Amendment 589 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission, in cooperation with Member States and the participating third countries, shall regularly monitor the performance of the European Solidarity Corps towards achieving its objectives.
Amendment 635 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission, in cooperation with theMember States and participating third countries, shall ensure the dissemination of information, publicity and follow-up with regard to all actions supported in the framework of the European Solidarity Corps.
Amendment 646 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the national agencies at national level in the Member States and participating third countries.
Amendment 647 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
In each country participatingMember States and participating third country in the European Solidarity Corps, the national authorities designated for the management of actions referred to in Chapter III of Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 shall also act as national authorities in the framework of the European Solidarity Corps. Paragraphs 1, 3, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 of Article 27 of that Regulation shall apply to the European Solidarity Corps by analogy. For countries referred to in paragraph 2 of Article 11 of this Regulation, where a national authority is not identified for that country, it shall be designated in accordance with paragraphs 2 to 6 and 8 to 15 of Article 27 of Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013.
Amendment 659 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) funds for grant support in the Member State or participating third country concerned for the actions of the European Solidarity Corps the management of which is entrusted to the national agency;