3 Amendments of Louis MICHEL related to 2015/2345(INI)
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that NGOs are vital change agents and human rights defenders with, have become essential agents for development, and play a central role in implementing Agenda 2030; given current humanitarian crises, underlines NGOs’ importance to humanitarian aid; condemns efforts to control NGOs through public funds;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recalls that, under Article 6 of the Cotonou Agreement, all Non-State Actors (NSA) are genuine moving forces in the partnership, putting European NGOs, organisations in partner countries, economic and social partners and the private sector on an equal footing, subject to compliance with certain conditions; stresses, in this respect, that they are eligible for Commission funding.
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. welcomes the participatory approach advocated by the Union, as it makes civil society a partner in political, social and economic dialogue, and helps to make national governments and lenders responsible for their actions towards citizens;