5 Amendments of Marco SCURRIA related to 2011/2246(INI)
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that free and independent media are one of the foundations of democracy and the rule of law; notes the role of free media and the free exchange of information in the democratic transformations taking place in non- democratic regimes; calls on the Commission to support independent media whose activities are restricted by authoritarian regimes;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas free and independent media and free exchange of information have a decisive role in the democratic transformations taking place in non- democratic regimes, as the Arab Spring recently demonstrated, the Commission is requested to closely monitor media freedom and pluralism in accession countries and to pay sufficient attention to the role of free media in the promotion of democracy throughout the world; highlights the importance of the European Endowment for Democracy in this respect;
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the European Court of Human Rights has delivered a positive obligation for Member States to ensure media pluralism from Article 10 of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, which includes similar provisions as those contained in Article 11 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights, that is part of the acquis communautaire;
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses that sufficient attention must be given to the level of concentration of media-ownership in Member States; but underlines that the concept of media pluralism cannot be limited to this issue, as it also includes prohibition of censorship, protection of sources and whistleblowers, issues related to pressure from political actors and market forces, transparency, working conditions of journalists, media control authorities, cultural diversity, the development of new technologies, unrestricted access to information and communication, uncensored access to internet and the digital divide;
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Notes that in a multi-media society, where the number of commercially-driven global market players has increased, strong public service media are essential to guarantee a pluralistic media landscape and for safeguarding and promoting freedom of expression, as long as it can keep it necessary distance from governmental influence;