5 Amendments of Francis ZAMMIT DIMECH related to 2017/2052(INI)
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Urges the Commission and the Member States to introduce a fundamental reform of the multiannual financial framework (MFF) to prevent Brexit from having any negative effects neither on the level of funding earmarked for EU-wide cooperation programmes, in the fields of culture, education and research, including Erasmus+ and Creative Europe, that have clearly demonstrated their European added value and enjoy lasting popularity among beneficiaries including young people, nor on the people working in the relevant sectors;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes with great concern the rise of xenophobia, racism and violent extremism in Europe; calls, therefore, for increased funding for relevant EU programmto support effective prevention measures through increased funding for relevant EU programmes, including those that among other initiatives support educational strategies that foster social cohesion, tolerance and human rights, and promote open and inclusive European societies as the bedrock of our democratic model, in accordance with the Paris Declaration of 17 March 2015 to step up the fight against terrorism and ensure security;
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises the long-term challenges posed by the integration of cultural diverse refugees and migrants into European society for new arrivals and host societies, underlines the importance of cultural and educational programmes, including those related to language training, in this regard, and calls for long- term and coordinated investments through current and future Erasmus+, Creative Europe and Europe for Citizens programmes to support Member States in their efforts to achieve meaningful integration;
Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Ensure adequate investment is made in relevant programmes to support digitalisation of education and cultural resources to improve and enhance their quality and access, strengthen the digital economy, stimulate innovation and create more jobs and economic growth;
Amendment 57 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Stresses the need to take necessary measures to improve accessibility and implementation of programmes by reducing bureaucracy, possibly through simplification, flexibility and synergy between programmes, and to prevent late payments or backlog of unpaid bills;