57 Amendments of Hannu TAKKULA related to 2011/0371(COD)
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The renewed Copenhagen Process (2011-2020) defined an ambitious and global vision for Vocational Education and Training policy in Europe, and requested support from Union Educational Programmes to the agreed priorities, including international mobility and reforms implemented by the Member States. That policy should be supported and prioritised within the Programme. Moreover, since vocational education and training plays an essential role when fostering good conditions for research and innovation, it is of special interest to highlight this part.
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) It is necessary to strengthen the intensity and volume of European cooperation between schools, and of the mobility of school staff and learners in order to address the priorities set out in the Agenda for European cooperation on schools for the 21st century , namely to improve the quality of school education in the Union in the fields of competence development and in order to improve equity and inclusion within school systems and institutions, as well as to reinforce the teaching profession and school leadership . In this context, particular importance should be given to the strategic targets on reducing early school leaving, improving performance in basic skills, improving participation and quality in early childhood education and care , as well as to targets on reinforcing the professional competences of school teachers and school leaders , and improving the educational chances of children with a migrant background and those at socio economic disadvantage . Furthermore, emphasis should be put on enhancing language skills in order to respond to the globalisation of many workplaces.
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) It is of crucial importance that the Programme reinforces a lifelong dimension and the recognition of key and interdisciplinary competences and skills gained through non-formal education, in order to strengthen complementary aims of learning such as active citizenship, social inclusion and employability. Therefore it is important to view learning in a broad perspective, also including education carried out by labour unions, non-governmental organisations, institutes, the civil sector and employers. The programme should ensure support and participation of a broad field of organisations carrying out education and training.
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The programme should contribute to develop excellence in European integration studies world-wide, it should in particular support institutions that have a European governance structure, cover the whole spectrum of policy fields that are of interest for the Union, are non profit organisations and provide recognised academic degrees. This should also include youth organisations and experts on youth policy.
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19a) Cooperation between the Programme and civil society organisations in the field of education, training, youth and sport, at national and European level needs to be strengthened. It is of great importance to create a broad ownership about lifelong learning strategies and policies. Civil society is essential to take into consideration stakeholders ideas and concerns at all levels and constitutes a base of a solid dialogue between the Union and its citizens to make European lifelong learning area a reality.
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) For this purpose, it is recommended to extend the use of the single framework for the transparency of qualifications and competences (Europass) under Decision No2241/2004/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2004 , the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) under Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2008 , the European Credit system for Vocational Education and Training (ECVET) under Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2009 and the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). Furthermore, it is important to advocate and strengthen the implementation of vocational education strategies and policies within the Programme.
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
3. The Programme covers education at all levels, in a lifelong learning perspective, in particular Higher education, Vocational Education and Training and Adult learning, School Education, Non-formal training and Youth.
Amendment 49 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 5
Article 2 – point 5
5. ‘Support for policy reform’ means any type of activity aimed at supporting and facilitating the modernization of education and training systems through the process of policy cooperation between Member States, in particular the Open methods of Coordination;, including structured dialogue with civil society, organisations providing non-formal training and youth organisations.
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 7
Article 2 – point 7
7. ‘staff’ means persons who, either on a professional or voluntary basis, are involved in education, training or youth non- formal learning. It may include teachers, trainers, school leaders, youth workers and non-educational staff;
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 28 a (new)
Article 2 – point 28 a (new)
28a. ‘structured dialogue’ means platforms and forums for ensuring non- governmental organisations and other stakeholders contribution when formulating strategies and policies.
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) Their emphasis on long term effects and if they are based on, if possible, evidence-based analysis.
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The Programme aims at creating well- functioning and effective structures for lifelong learning with best practice and evidence-based studies at its core and incorporating lifelong learning with a variety of different providers, formal and non-formal, in existing systems and enhancing a positive attitude towards learning throughout life.
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – point c – introductory part
Article 5 – point c – introductory part
(c) To promote the emergence of a European lifelong learning area with special focus on vocational education and training, trigger policy reforms at national level, support the modernisation of education and training systems, including non-formal learning, and support European cooperation in the youth field, notably through enhanced policy cooperation, better use of recognition and transparency tools and the dissemination of good practices;
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) transnational mobility of higher education and vocational training students as well as of young people involved in non-formal activities between the participating countries as referred in Article 18. This mobility may take the form of studying at a partner institution, traineeships abroad or participating in youth activities, notably volunteering. Degree mobility at Masters level shall be supported through the student loan guarantee facility as referred to in Article 14 (3).
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) transnational cooperation focusing on recognition and support aiming at long term systematic impact by modernising or diversifying education and training systems, including formal and non-formal organisations, businesses and civil society;
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. This action shall also include administrative support to civil society organisations active in the field of lifelong learning, formal and non-formal training, with special focus on youth.
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) dialogue with relevant European stakeholders including businesses.
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) Evidence based results derived from the projects.
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. The Member States shall take all appropriate measures to remove legal and administrative obstacles to the proper and effective functioning of the Programme, including the administration of visas..
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 29 – paragraph 1 b (new)
In the implementation of the Programme, it shall aim at creating a user-friendly framework with clear, fast and easy procedures with simple rules, guidance and information. Transparent assessment must be available to the public at national level through out the Programme’s implementation.
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1
Article 30 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall be assisted by a committee. That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011. The composition of the Committee shall seek gender balance.
Amendment 257 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) To support mobility, equity and study excellence, the Union should establish a European loan guarantee facility to enable students, regardless of their social background, to take their Masters degree in another participating country. This facility should be available to financial institutions which agree to offer loans for Masters' studies in other participating countries on favourable terms for the students. Due to the complex nature of loan guarantee facilities, the system shall be voluntary and therefore Member States must decide at the national level whether to participate in the facility.
Amendment 367 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The Pprogramme aims to contribute to the objectives of the Europe 2020 strategy and of the Education and Training strategic framework 2020 (ET2020), including the corresponding benchmarks established in those instruments, to renewed framework for European Cooperation in the Youth field (2010- 2018), to the sustainable development of third countries in the field of higher education and to developing the European dimension in sport.shall contribute to the:
Amendment 375 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) achievement of the objectives of the strategic framework for European cooperation in education and training ("ET 2020");
Amendment 376 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
(ab) achievement of the objective of sustainable development of third countries in the field of higher education;
Amendment 377 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a c (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a c (new)
(ac) achievement of the overall objectives of the renewed framework for European cooperation in the youth field (2010- 2018);
Amendment 380 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a d (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a d (new)
(ad) achievement of the objective of developing the European dimension in sport;
Amendment 381 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a e (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a e (new)
(ae) promotion of European values in accordance with Article 2 of the Treaty of the European Union;
Amendment 425 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new) - title (new)
Article 5 a (new) - title (new)
Article 5a Specific objectives in the field of education and training
Amendment 426 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new) - paragraph 1 (new) - introductory wording (new)
Article 5 a (new) - paragraph 1 (new) - introductory wording (new)
1. In the field of education and training, the programme shall include the following sectors associated with specific brand names:
Amendment 427 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new) - paragraph 1 (new) - point a (new)
Article 5 a (new) - paragraph 1 (new) - point a (new)
(a) "Comenius" for school education;
Amendment 428 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new) - paragraph 1 (new) - point a a (new)
Article 5 a (new) - paragraph 1 (new) - point a a (new)
(aa) "Erasmus" for higher education;
Amendment 429 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new) - paragraph 1 - point a b (new)
Article 5 a (new) - paragraph 1 - point a b (new)
(ab) "Leonardo da Vinci" for vocational education and training (hereinafter "VET");
Amendment 430 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new) - paragraph 1 (new) - point a c (new)
Article 5 a (new) - paragraph 1 (new) - point a c (new)
(ac) "Grundtvig" for adult learning;
Amendment 431 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new) - paragraph 1 a (new) - introductory wording (new)
Article 5 a (new) - paragraph 1 a (new) - introductory wording (new)
1a. In the field of education and training, the objectives of the programme set out in Articles 4 and 5 shall read as follows:
Amendment 432 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new) - paragraph 1 a (new) - point a (new)
Article 5 a (new) - paragraph 1 a (new) - point a (new)
(a) in the field of Comenius (school education), the programme shall aim to improve the quality of school education, in particular motivate pupils to learn and to acquire learning-to-learn skills and improve pedagogical approaches and school management through increased learning mobility of educational staff, enhanced partnerships between schools and support to networking and exchange of best practices;
Amendment 433 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new) - paragraph 1 a (new) - point a a (new)
Article 5 a (new) - paragraph 1 a (new) - point a a (new)
(aa) in the field of Erasmus (higher education), the programme shall aim to strengthen the European Higher Education Area, in particular reinforce the contribution of higher education to the process of innovation and develop cooperation with third countries institutions through increased student and staff learning mobility between participating countries and to or from third countries and improved cooperation between higher education institutions and enterprises;
Amendment 434 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new) - paragraph 1 a (new) - point a b (new)
Article 5 a (new) - paragraph 1 a (new) - point a b (new)
(ab) in the field of Leonardo da Vinci (VET), the programme shall aim to support young people's employability and reinforce the contribution of VET to the process of innovation through increased learning mobility of VET students and staff, increased cooperation with third countries institutions, improved cooperation between organisations providing learning opportunities, enterprises, social partners and other relevant entities as well as the transparency, comparability and recognition of vocational education qualifications and competences;
Amendment 435 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new) - paragraph 1 a (new) - point a c (new)
Article 5 a (new) - paragraph 1 a (new) - point a c (new)
(ac) in the field of Grundtvig (adult learning), the programme shall aim to improve pedagogical approaches and the management of adult education organisations, in particular promote flexible learning pathways and active ageing through increased learning mobility of adult learning staff and enhanced cooperation between organisations involved in adult learning, with a particular focus on learning needs of disadvantaged groups, including people with disabilities, early school leavers, low- qualified adults and older adults.
Amendment 493 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6a The actions defined in Article 6 (1) shall cover either cross sectoral projects bringing the various education and training sectors together or sector oriented projects addressing one of the sectors associated with the specific brand names.
Amendment 497 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) transnational mobility of higher education and vocational training students as well as of young people involved in non-formal activities between the participating countries as referred in Article 18. This mobility may take the students in the form of studying at a partner institution, or traineeships abroad orbetween the participating in youth activities, notably volunteeringcountries as referred to in Article 18. Degree mobility at Masters level shall be supported through the student loan guarantee facility as referred to in Article 14 (3).
Amendment 506 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) Transnational mobility of staff involved in schools, higher education, VET and adult learning sectors, within the participating countries as referred in Article 18. This mobility may take the form of teaching or taking part in professional development activities abroad.
Amendment 507 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) Mobility of vocational education and training students and apprentice in the form of either studying at a partner institution or traineeships or apprenticeships abroad between the participating countries as referred to in Article 18.
Amendment 519 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Cooperation for innovation and good practices action shall support: shall apply to Comenius, Erasmus, Leonardo da Vinci and Grundvig either in a cross sectoral perspective or within a given sector and will take the form of:
Amendment 520 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) transnational strategic partnerships between organisations and/or institutions involved in education, and training and/or youth activities or other relevant sectorsother relevant stakeholders, including social partners, aimed at developing and implementing joint initiatives and promoting peer learning and exchanges of experience and know-how; strategic partnerships for schools may include class and individual exchanges aimed at reinforcing linguistic skills and intercultural awareness and can include joint learning projects for pupils and their teachers;
Amendment 538 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) IT support platforms, including e- Twinning, covering all educational and training sectors and youth allowing peer learning, virtual mobility and exchanges of best practices and opening access for participants from neighbourhood countries.
Amendment 586 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 a (new) - introductory wording (new)
Article 10 a (new) - introductory wording (new)
Article 10a In the field of youth, the objectives of the programme set out in Articles 4 and 5 shall read as follows:
Amendment 587 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 a (new) - point a (new)
Article 10 a (new) - point a (new)
(a) foster mobility, intercultural learning, mutual understanding and solidarity among young people in different countries, in particular those with fewer opportunities through the training of youth workers and the development of exchanges between young Europeans and young people in third countries;
Amendment 588 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 a (new) - point a a (new)
Article 10 a (new) - point a a (new)
(aa) promote cooperation and networking of youth organisations and relevant stakeholders;
Amendment 589 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 a (new) - point a b (new)
Article 10 a (new) - point a b (new)
(ab) facilitate the recognition of non- formal and informal learning among young people;
Amendment 590 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 a (new) - point a c (new)
Article 10 a (new) - point a c (new)
(ac) develop support structures for young people and to enhance the role of youth workers and organisations in third countries.
Amendment 673 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
(c) to promote social inclusion, equal opportunities, voluntary activities and health-enhancing physical activity through increased participation in sport.
Amendment 688 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) support to non-commercial EuropeanEuropean grassroots sport events involving several European countries and contributing to objectives mentioned in the Article 4, Article 5 and Article 11 of the Programme;
Amendment 740 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c
c) [1,4%, but at least a minimum of EUR 238 827 000] for actions relating to Sthe sport, activities referred to in Chapter IIIArticle 12.
Amendment 748 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – indent 4
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – indent 4
– [34%] of this amount will cover operating grants to National Agencies;
Amendment 778 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall provide the funding for guarantees for loans to students resident in a participating country as defined in Article 18(1) undertaking a full Masters degree in another participating country, to be delivered through a trustee with a mandate to implement it on the basis of fiduciary agreements setting out the detailed rules and requirements governing the implementation of the financial instrument as well as the respective obligations of the parties. The financial instrument shall comply with the provisions regarding financial instruments in the Financial Regulation and in the Delegated Act replacing the Implementing Rules. In accordance with Article 18(2) of the Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002, revenues and repayments generated by the guarantees should be assigned to the financial instrument. This financial instrument, including market needs and take-up, will be subject to the monitoring and evaluation as referred to in Article 15(2). The proposed financial instrument shall be voluntary and therefore Member States shall decide at the national level whether to participate in the facility.
Amendment 828 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 3
Article 22 – paragraph 3
3. The National Agency shall be in charge of managing all stages of the project lifecycle of the Programme actions referred to in paragraph 2, with the possible exception of the selection and award decision for the Strategic Partnerships referred to in the same paragraph.