2 Amendments of Ljudmila NOVAK related to 2008/2025(BUD)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission's view, as expressed in the 2009 Annual Policy Strategy, that the EU should continue to put citizens at the heart of its concerns and therefore highlights the importance of EU funding in the area of lifelong learning and citizenship as these programmes directly support citizens' activities; insists on, prior to the 2009 European elections, a greater increase in expenditure for the programmes "Europe for Citizens" and "Youth in Action" - which enjoy broad support amongst citizens, as demonstrated by high implementation rates - compared to what is foreseen in the latest forecasts; proposes that funding should also be made available under these two programmes for European family holidays, which encourage intercultural dialogue, improve knowledge of languages and make it possible for families to connect at European level;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Supports the funding of European pilgrim trails, which are part of Europe’s cultural heritage and a space for intercultural dialogue and contribute to both improved physical health and spiritual enrichment;