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Towards an EU strategy for international cultural relations (debate) DE
Towards an EU strategy for international cultural relations (debate) DE
Reports (1)
REPORT on Towards an EU strategy for international cultural relations PDF (397 KB) DOC (76 KB)
Amendments (38)
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the EU and individual Member States provide more than half of development aid in the world and that deserves to be better acknowledged;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Acknowledges that the joint communication aims at fostering cultural cooperation between the EU and its partner countries and at promoting a global order based on peacekeeping, intercultural and interreligious dialogue, conflict prevention with respect for the rule of law, freedom of expression, artistic freedom, mutual understanding, human rights, cultural and linguistic, diversity and fundamental values;
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Welcomes the approach of the joint communication, which identifies three work streams: supporting culture as an engine for sustainable social and economic development; promoting culture and intercultural dialogue for peaceful inter-community relations; reinforcing cooperation on cultural heritage;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Considers that the EU and Member States common cultural roots and heritage are the result of millenary artistic and cultural interactions;
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the mutual advantages of working together: the EU is an arena in which all Member States join forces to play a stronger role in the field of international cultural relations; suggests that each Member State’s rotating presidency could launch joint actions together with the EU, such as exhibitions, particularly for smaller states or those with no cultural representations abroad;
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Suggests that each Member State could launch joint actions together with the EU - with a special role dedicated to the rotating presidency - such as exhibitions in order to deliver additional intrinsic value for the EU and Member States and increase the visibility of their actions and initiatives abroad;
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Member States, especially smaller Member States and their cultural institutions and actors could obtain an added value by using also the EU for promoting and sharing their cultural achievements abroad;
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Cultural diplomacy can function as an envoy of the EU and its Member States;
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses the role of independent media in promoting cultural diversity and intercultural competences, and the need to strengthen them as a source of credible information, especially in the EU neighbourhood;
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Asks the Commission and the VP/HR to put "cultural actors" as an integral part of the implementation of the joint communication, which should include among others: artists, cultural and creative professionals, cultural institutions, private and public foundation, universities, culture and creative businesses;
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses the need for greater coherence among EU policies and actions involving third countries; calls for enhanced synergies between all actors involvedstresses the need to draw on existing research results, best practices and other EU-funded initiatives and instruments relating to protection of cultural heritage that could benefit cooperation with third countries; calls for enhanced synergies between all actors involved; and of other EU-funded initiatives that could be beneficial to achieving the objectives of the strategy, to ensure resource efficiency, optimised outcomes and enhanced impact of EU actions and initiatives; recommends a stocktaking exercise to guarantee an effective approach;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. In this context, Alumni and former beneficiaries of Erasmus and of other mobility educational and volunteering programmes should be encouraged to make use of their intercultural skills and competences to the benefit of others, and should become influential actors in the development of partnerships in the field of cultural external relations;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to further support cultural relations with Neighbourhood countries through technical assistance and capacity-building programmes - also in the media sphere - to improve governance and favour new partnerships at national, regional, local and cross-border levels, while providing a follow-up to regional programmes in Southern and Eastern Neighbourhood including the Western Balkans countries;
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to include culture in all existing and future bilateral and multilateral cooperation agreements with adequate budgets, taking into account the economic potential of cultural heritage and CCS for a sustainable growth and jobs starting from the next negotiation mandate for the new partnership with ACP countries after 2020; calls for EU indicators to be developed in that field;
Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Recognises the Commission's efforts to promote the role of science, research, education and cultural cooperation as soft-power tools in European external relations; highlights that scientific and cultural exchanges contribute to capacity building and conflict resolution, particularly in the relations with the neighbouring countries;
Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Highlights the role of the Committee of the Regions and the European Economic and Social Committee and the role of regional, local authorities and the civil society in the formulation of the strategy;
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Advocates international cultural relations as a subject for education, training and research with a view to building the capacity of actors in that field as well as to enhance cultural participation through education; including providing EU staff with relevant training on cultural competences;
Amendment 195 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls for the role of Member States’ cultural institutes to be clearly framed, through the EU National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) network, and others, and advocates an inclusive and equal approach towards all stakeholders, including civil society and Member States with no cultural institutes abroad, and in this regard, praises the work carried out by Member States' cultural institutions to date; encourages further collaboration abroad with a view to optimise Member States' interest with special attention dedicated to smaller Member States and their cultural representation needs;
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls for a reinforcement of the strategic partnership with UNESCO in the implementation of the joint communication, using its credibility in Europe and its global outreach to multiply the effects of joint actions with all EU and non-EU stakeholders and could be associated to the future working groups or advisory boards to assist the implementation of the communication;
Amendment 203 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Calls on the Commission and the VP/HR to further support the development of the individually tailored study programme EUVP (European Union Visitors Programme), as a powerful tool for enhancing dialogue, promoting democracy and serving as a permanent platform between young and future leaders and opinion-formers from Third Countries and key interlocutors within European institutions and civil society organisations;
Amendment 205 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Welcomes the establishment of the Cultural Diplomacy Platform, and calls for it to be made sustainable, with a regular evaluation of its objectives, results and governance; recognises that many different institutional and non- institutional stakeholders19 are active in the area of international cultural relations, and asks the Commission to promote a structured dialogue among all stakeholders, including through the open method of coordination; __________________ 19 Commission Directorates-General (notably for Education and Culture (EAC), International Cooperation and Development (DEVCO), Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations (NEAR), Research and Innovation (RTD) and Communications Networks, Content and Technology (CONNECT), the EEAS, the Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), EU delegations, Member State delegations, Member States’ cultural institutes abroad, the Council of Europe, the European Economic and Social Committee and Committee of the Regions, EUNIC, the International Council of Museums (ICOM), the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM), UNESCO, international organisations, civil society organisations, non-governmental organisations, local cultural actors, street artists and other platforms and networks.
Amendment 220 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Proposes that the European Culture Forum and European Development Days should pay special attention to the structured dialogue with civil society and stakeholders on EU's international cultural relations topic;
Amendment 222 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23b. Proposes to the Commission to organise a specific Colloquium/Forum of cultural actors on Culture and Development following the EU-ACP Brussels Declaration of April 2009 and opening it to actors of the EU's neighbourhood and other strategic partner countries;
Amendment 223 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 c (new)
Paragraph 23 c (new)
23c. Considers the decision for a European year of Cultural Heritage 2018 an opportunity to contribute to the promotion of cultural heritage, with an integrated approach, as an important element of the EU's international dimension, building on the interest of partner countries on Europe's heritage and expertise;
Amendment 224 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 d (new)
Paragraph 23 d (new)
23d. Calls for an efficient implementation of the legal instruments already in place in order to better protect cultural heritage, copyright and intellectual property; asks the Commission to present the envisaged legislative proposal to regulate the import of cultural goods into the EU, in particular the ones from conflict areas, as a means to combating trafficking;
Amendment 225 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 e (new)
Paragraph 23 e (new)
23e. Calls on the EU and Member States, which have signed and ratified, and thus committed themselves to the implementation of the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, to support common actions for its implementation;
Amendment 226 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Agrees with the proposal of the joint communication to shift from a top- down showcasing approach to a people-to- people (P2P) approach; stressing processes of co-creation and co-production in culture creative industries; considers that culture should reach all citizens;
Amendment 234 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Asks to valorise joint projects between the EU and Third Countries in the field of research and development of digitalisation of cultural heritage, in order to facilitate also the access to knowledge, the development of new services and products and the promotion of a new cultural tourism;
Amendment 255 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Urges improved visibility and better dissemination of EU and Member States activities in the field of culture at international level, including by setting up common guidelines23 ; __________________ 23 One suggestion could be the creation of ‘Ambassadors for Culture’ who are committed to and supportive of both European integration and international relations (in a similar manner to UN Goodwill Ambassadors). These could be artists, musicians, writers, etc.).
Amendment 260 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Calls for a paradigm shift in media coverage with the launch of an EU cultural portal, the European Houses of Culture and festivals, including through engagement with local media24 ; __________________ 24 I also in cooperation with EBU, EURONEWS and EURANET, among others.;
Amendment 269 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Highlights the important role of culture in EU external policy as a soft power tool , a catalyst of peacekeeping, stability and reconciliation, and as an engine for socio- economic development;
Amendment 274 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Stresses the crucial role of education and culture in fostering citizenship and intercultural skills, as well as in building better social, human and economic prospects;
Amendment 277 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Praises the fact that the EU Global Strategy highlights the importance of intercultural and interreligious dialogue in enhancing mutual understanding; regrets, however, that the intrinsic value of culture and art as restraints against radicalism, terrorism and marginalisation is not mentioned, requests therefore, that instruments specifically dedicated to the strengthening of, and cooperation with the cultural sector be reinforced;
Amendment 285 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Underlines that Europe, whose foundations are based on peace, rule of law, freedom of expression, mutual understanding and respect for fundamental rights, should build on experience and lessons learnt when it comes to external policy, which should be reflected in the development of relations with third countries through culture and cultural heritage, in that view, it also provides an opportunity for the EU to showcase and export its cultural values;
Amendment 293 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Calls for targeted cultural and educational policies that can support key EU foreign and security policy objectives and contribute to reinforcing democracy, the rule of law and the protection of human rights; recalls that 2018 will be the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights;
Amendment 296 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35a. Recognises that the EU's cultural influence enables it to project visibility in international affairs through the channels of its diverse cultural identity;
Amendment 297 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 b (new)
Paragraph 35 b (new)
35b. Reminds that education and culture are fundamental drivers to facilitate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in 2030, with specific attention to the urban regeneration and cities in Europe and in the world; therefore calls to highlight the role of culture and the protection and the promotion of cultural expressions in the proposal for a new European Consensus on Development;
Amendment 304 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Calls on EU and Member States to reinforce the resources for the access to education and culture in particular for migrant and refugee minors in EU and Third Countries, asks for the support to the "educational corridors" for university students in EU universities in collaboration also with telematic universities and in the respect of linguist and cultural diversity;