2 Amendments of Helga TRÜPEL related to 2016/2151(DEC)
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
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2. Notes that the increase in funding applications in 2015 under the Europe for Citizens programme and the Creative Europe programmes, in particular its Culture sub-programme; stresses that the, is in line with the anticipated pattern of applications across the lifecycle of the programmes; stresses, however, that there is still too low a project success rate in both programmes is symptomatic of their modest budgets andthe case of Creative Europe; states also that the situation of Europe for Citizens is not improving, as the initial cuts are hampering the whole run of the programme, at a time when this type of project is badly needed in terms of the EU’s communication with its citizens; insists therefore, as this situation is causesing frustration and disappointment among applicants; insists, that the increase in applications accepted must be met with more funding for both programmes;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
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3. Recalls that EACEA plays an important role in delivering the three programmes; welcomes the greater use of online project applications by the Agency; expresses concern, however, that users continue to perceive systems as too complex and urges EACEA to involve national desks in implementing the strategy and improving the systake account of national desks' experience to improve the systems and the communication with potential beneficiaries, as well as with the unsuccessful candidatems;