2 Amendments of Ioan ENCIU related to 2010/2156(INI)
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recognises the creative and cultural industries (CCIs), which account for 5 million jobs and 2.6% of EU GDP, as one of the main drivers for growth, industry and job creation in the EU;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the urgent need for funding initiatives for creative businesses in order to enhance the furtherance of these industries, points out that, given the nature of CCIs, venture capital/private equity/business angel/mezzanine-type investments are the most relevant forms of financing, and suggests using the framework of the ECIA (European Creative Industries Alliance) to provide a platform for access to information and advice on investment readiness and long- term business strategies;