4 Amendments of Vilija BLINKEVIČIŪTĖ related to 2020/2201(INI)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that citizens’ trust in the EU institutions is fundamental for democracy, good governance and effective policy-making and a key factor in building citizens' trust and confidence in the EU and its future, and that for this reason the EU institutions must strive for the highest possible standards of transparency, accountability and integrity;
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that established channels for citizens to give their input on the EU decision-making process, such as the European citizens’ initiative, the right of petition to the European Parliament, recourse to the European Ombudsman, public consultations and dialogues, lack visibility, accessibility and follow-up; notes the need to raise citizens' awareness of such tools and promote their use;
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines the importance of fostering civic engagement and participation in a coordinated and coherent way at a local, regional, national and EU level; believes, in this connection, that the role and activities of European Commission Representations and European Parliament Liaison Offices (EPLOs) in the Member States should be strengthened, privileging the mainstreamed use of communication tools for the digital and physical participation of citizens and better dissemination of information about the EU ;
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Notes that the voice of the citizens must become central to resolving the EU's internal and external challenges, which were not foreseen when the Treaty of Lisbon was signed, and stresses the importance of the Conference on the Future of Europe, which is expected to encourage greater citizens' involvement in EU governance;