7 Amendments of Georgios PAPANIKOLAOU related to 2011/0436(APP)
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) While there is objectively a clear added value of being an Union citizen with established rights, the Union does not always highlight the link between the solution of a broad range of economic and social problems and the Union's policies in an effective way. Hence, the impressive achievements in terms of peace and stability in Europe, long-term sustainable growth, stable prices, an efficient protection of consumers and the environment and the promotion of fundamental rights and freedoms, have not always led to a strong feeling of belonging of citizens to the Union.
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) With regard to the themes of projects, their embedding in the local and regional context, and to the composition of stakeholders there should be important synergies with other Union programmes, namely in the areas of employment, social affairs, education, youth and culture, sport, justice, equality between women and men and non-discrimination, and regional policy.
Amendment 118 #
(8) The new programme should cover a wide spectrum of different actions and include, among others, citizens' meetings, contacts and debates on citizenship issues, Union level events, initiatives to reflect on and heighten awareness of defining moments in European history, initiatives to raise awareness about the Union institutions, their responsibilities and their functioning, and debates on European policy issues, with a view to invigorate all aspects of public life.
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. raise awareness on remembrance, the Union's history, culture, identity and aim by stimulating debate, reflection and networking;
Amendment 176 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– Creation and operations of transnational partnerships and netw, networks and civil society cooperation platforkms
Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – point b
Article 5 – point b
b) acceding countries, candidate countries and potential candidates, in accordance with the general principles and general terms and conditions for the participation of those countries in Union programmes established in the respective Framework Agreements, Association Council Decisions or similar Agreements; projects or programmes receiving funding must comply and be in accordance with EU principles and values, such as good neighbourly relations, cooperation, reconciliation, and mutual respect between nations;
Amendment 240 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – part 1 – section 1 – paragraph 2
Annex – part 1 – section 1 – paragraph 2
It will support activities that invite to reflection on common values in the broadest sense, taking into account diversity. Funds may be available for initiatives reflecting on causes of totalitarian regimes in Europe's modern history (especially but not exclusively Nazism and Stalinism) and to commemorate their victims. The strand should also encompass activities concerning other reference points in recent European history. In particular, it will give preference to actions which encourage tolerance and reconciliation with a view to reaching the younger generation and at the same time combating racism and intolerance.