Activities of Stefania ZAMBELLI related to 2021/2009(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the implementation of inclusion measures within Erasmus+ 2014-2020
Amendments (4)
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines the need to ensure that inclusion and diversity are at the core of the implementation of Erasmus+, one of the EU’s most successful programmes; regrets the different definitions and categories of learners with special needs and/or fewer opportunities1 across Member States and the lack of reliable data on the profiles of the beneficiaries; believes that an instrument should be developed to monitor whether participants from vulnerable and disadvantaged groups are being reached by the programme, taking into account their experiences under the programme; _________________ 1 Term used in Article 23(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1288/2013 on Erasmus+.
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Draws attention to the under- resourcing and understaffing of Erasmus+ national agencies and national authorities and the insufficient efforts to reduce administrative barriers to mobility and ensure that diversity and inclusion are at the core of the programme; believes that national agencies should appoint an inclusion and diversity officer to reach out to learners with special needs and/or fewer opportunities and provide them with advice regarding possible difficulties they may experience during their Erasmus+ programme, such as delayed reimbursements2or, any obstacles caused by external factors such as the COVID-19 crisis3 or bureaucratic disparities; _________________ 2 As seen from Petition 2466/13. 3 As seen from Petition 0125/21.
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Member States to launch and support Erasmus+ projects to attract participants with disabilities and learners from vulnerable and disadvantaged groups to their countries; considers that the European Disability Charter could be a useful tool for ensuring greater accessibility and inclusion in the Erasmus+ programme;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to address the lack of familiarity with the Erasmus+ programme, information barriers, obstacles to the application process, support services abroad and the challenges relating to the portability of grants faced by persons with disabilities and other participants from vulnerable and disadvantaged groups, including ethnic groups;