2 Amendments of Bart STAES related to 2016/2152(DEC)
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
Paragraph 45
45. Is, however, not convinced of the effectiveness ofCalls for a more active approach in Parliament’'s communication strategy in respect oftowards those who are not automatically interested in Parliament’'s activities or are even sceptical about its functioning; invites the secretary- general to develop a new strategy toactions to further reach out also to these citizens and to concentrate in that respect less on “sending messages” than on facilitating access to information and on, facilitating access to information, making full use of Parliament's strong social media platforms and adequately addressing unjustified prejudices against the Parliament;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
46. Is not convinced of the need to have information offices of the Parliament in all Member States, especially in view of the fact that for effective communication physical presence may not always be necessary and can easily be replaced by effective and responsive internet facilities; is in particular sceptical about having an information office in the cities of Brussels and Strasbourg as in both cities the Parliament itself can be visited and in addition for interested visitorsUnderlines the need to update the mission of the information offices of the Parliament so as to optimise the use of new communication technologies and patterns and take advantage of their privileged geographical position close to citizens for further intensifying the "going local" activities, such as organising debates with MEPs and civil society, with a view to listen to people and engage with them. Online debate and media attention triggered by therse is or will be a Parlameevents should contarium at bute to furtheir disposal;increase outreach to citizens.