Activities of Silvia COSTA related to 2018/0243(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (debate) IT
Amendments (46)
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) In accordance with Article 21 of the Treaty on European Union, the Union shall pursue consistency between the different areas of its external action and between these and its other policies, as well as it shall work for a high degree of cooperation in all fields of international relations, including in culture, education and research, with a people-to-people approach. The wide array of actions enabled by this Regulation should contribute to the objectives set out in that Article of the Treaty.
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) In line with the Joint Communication “Towards an EU strategy for international cultural relations”, endorsed by the European Parliament’s resolution of 5 July 2017, European funding instruments, and in particular this programme, should recognize the relevance of culture in international relations and its role in promoting European values by dedicated and targeted actions designed to have a clear Union impact on the global scene.
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 b (new)
Recital 3 b (new)
(3b) In line with Directive (UE) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the conditions of entry and residence of third- country nationals for the purposes of research, studies, training, voluntary service, pupil exchange schemes or educational projects and au pairing (recast);
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The implementation of this Regulation should be guided by the five priorities established in the Global Strategy for the European Union’s Foreign and Security Policy (the ‘Global Strategy’)59 , presented on 19 June 2016, which represents the Union’s vision and the framework for united and responsible external engagement in partnership with others, to advance its values and interests. The Union should enhance partnerships, promote policy dialogue and collective responses to challenges of global concern. Its action should support the Union’s interests and values in all its aspects, including preserving peace, preventing conflicts, strengthening international security, fighting root causes of irregular migration and assisting populations, countries and regions confronting natural or man-made disasters, supporting trade policy, economic diplomacy and, economic cooperation, youth engagement, the role of culture in international relations and people-to-people contacts, promoting digital solutions and technologies, and fostering the international dimension of Union’s policies. In promoting its interests, the Union should comply with, and promote, the principles of respect for high social and environmental standards, for the rule of law, for international law and for human rights. _________________ 59 “Shared Vision, Common Action: A Stronger Europe. A global Strategy for the European Union’s Foreign and Security Policy”, June 2016.
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) Funding from this Regulation should be used to finance actions under the international dimension of Erasmus and Creative Europe, the implementation of which should be done according to the Erasmus Regulation and the Creative Europe Regulation68 . _________________ 68 COM (2018) 367 final Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing ‘Erasmus’: the Union programme for education, training, youth and sport and repealing Regulation (EU) 1288/2013 ; COM (2018) final Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Creative Europe programme (2021 to 2027) and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1295/2013
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) The EFSD+ should aim at supporting investments as a means of contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by fostering sustainable and inclusive economic and social development and promoting the socio-economic resilience in partner countries with a particular focus on the eradication of poverty, including educational poverty, sustainable and inclusive growth, wide access to culture and education and high-quality training, the creation of decent jobs, economic opportunities, skills and entrepreneurship, socioeconomic sectors, and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises as well as addressing specific socioeconomic root causes of irregular migration, in accordance with the relevant indicative programming documents. Special attention should be given to countries identified as experiencing fragility or conflict, Least Developed Countries and heavily indebted poor countries.
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. In order to contribute to sustainable development, which requires the achievement of stable, culturally aware, peaceful and inclusive societies, Union assistance under this Regulation may be used in the context of a wider security sector reform or to build the capacity of military actors in partner countries, under the exceptional circumstances set out in paragraph 4, to deliver development activities and security for development activities.
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7
Article 11 – paragraph 7
7. This Regulation shall contribute to actions established under Regulation (EU) No. …/… (Erasmus) and Regulation (EU) No. ../... (Creative Europe). A single programming document shall be drawn up from thisese Regulations for seven years, including funds from Regulation (EU) No …/… (IPA III). Regulation (EU) No. …/… (Erasmus) and Regulation (EU) No. ../... (Creative Europe) shall apply to the use of these funds.
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. The role of public-private partnerships under this Regulation should be further explored in particular regarding world-scale cultural cooperation and public diplomacy.
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point d a (new)
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point d a (new)
(da) Promoting culture, cultural heritage and creative and artistic expressions as sustainable drivers of personal, social and economic development;
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point d b (new)
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point d b (new)
(db) Promoting cooperation and partnerships among cultural and creative institutions and sectors;
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point d c (new)
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point d c (new)
(dc) Enhancing the economic, social and external dimension of European-level cooperation to develop and promote European cultural diversity and Europe’s cultural heritage and strengthening competitiveness of the European cultural and creative sectors and reinforcing international cultural relations;
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point d d (new)
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point d d (new)
(dd) Promoting and supporting recognition by educational and training institutions of Member States of diplomas and learning periods abroad of citizens of third countries.
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point e a (new)
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) Promoting and supporting mobility of cultural and creative professionals, artists, researchers, teachers, volunteers, students, as well as staff of cultural, educational and sport institutions.
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point e b (new)
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point e b (new)
(eb) Supporting engagement and active participation of young people and partnerships among youth organisations;
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point a
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point a
(a) Eradicating poverty in all its dimensions, including educational poverty, tackling discrimination and inequalities and leaving no- one behind;
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point m
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point m
(m) Promoting inclusive and equitable quality formal, informal and non-formal education for all, for all ages, and at all levels and including technical and vocational training, including in emergency and crisis situations, and including through the. Making use of digital technologies and other means to improve education teaching and learning, including massive open online courses (MOOCs) and blended forms;
Amendment 124 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point m a (new)
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point m a (new)
(ma) Supporting education corridors to ensure that students from countries at war can come to Union universities;
Amendment 127 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point q
Annex II – part A – point 2 – point q
(q) Promoting intercultural dialogue and cultural diversity in all its forms, and preserve and promote cultural heritage, and unlocking the potential of creative industrieultural and creative sectors for sustainable, social and economic development;
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 7 – point f
Annex II – part A – point 7 – point f
(f) Engaging more effectively with citizens in third countries, including by making full use of economic, cultural and public diplomacy and cultural relations;
Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 2 – point a
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 2 – point a
(a) Promoting joint global efforts foto combat educational poverty and foster inclusive and equitable quality education and training at all levels, including in emergency and crisis situations; and for all ages, especially for girls and boys, including in emergency and crisis situations, scaling up as provided for in the programme for access to education and education services;
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 5 a (new)
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 5 a (new)
5a. Sport a) Supporting cooperation and partnerships among sport organisations.
Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 6 – point a
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 6 – point a
(a) Promoting initiatives for cultural diversity and, intercultural and interreligious dialogue for peaceful inter-community relations;
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 6 – point b
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 6 – point b
(b) Supporting culture and creative and artistic expression for their intrinsic value and as an engine for sustainable social, personal and economic development, and reinforcing cooperation on cultural heritage.;
Amendment 152 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 6 – point b a (new)
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 6 – point b a (new)
Amendment 153 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 6 – point b b (new)
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 6 – point b b (new)
(bb) Supporting the recognition of the professionalism of authors, artists and cultural and creative operators to develop inter-cultural dialogue, cultural and artistic innovation, social inclusion and to operate at an international level;
Amendment 154 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 6 – point b c (new)
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 6 – point b c (new)
(bc) Reinforcing cooperation on safeguarding, conservation and enhancement of cultural heritage;
Amendment 155 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 6 – point b d (new)
Annex III – point 4 – part A – point 6 – point b d (new)
(bd) Enhancing the transnational and international circulation, online and offline distribution, and theatrical distribution of European audiovisual works in the new digital environment;
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
Annex IV – point 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) promotion of widespread understanding and visibility of the Union and of its role on the world scene, by means of strategic communication, public diplomacy, people-to-people contacts, cultural diplomacye in international relations, cooperation in educational and academic matters, promotion of the European cultural heritage and outreach activities to promote the Union’s values and interests.
Amendment 403 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) In accordance with Article 21 of the Treaty on European Union, the Union shall pursue consistency between the different areas of its external action and between these and its other policies, as well as it shall work for a high degree of cooperation in all fields of international relations, including its cultural dimension. The wide array of actions enabled by this Regulation should contribute to the objectives set out in that Article of the Treaty.
Amendment 409 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The primary objective of Union’s development cooperation policy, as laid down in Article 208 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union is the reduction and, in the long term, the eradication of poverty. The Union’s development cooperation policy also contributes to the objectives of the Union’s external action, in particular to foster the sustainable economic, social, cultural, educational and environmental development of developing countries, with the primary aim of eradicating poverty, as set out in Article 21(2)(d) of the Treaty on European Union. and to preserve lasting peace, prevent conflicts and strengthen international security, as set out in point (c) of Article 21 (2) TEU
Amendment 418 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The global context for action is the pursuit of a rules-based global order, with multilateralism as its key principle and the United Nations at its core. The 2030 Agenda, together with the Paris Agreement on Climate Change57 and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda58 is the international community’s response to global challenges and trends in relation to sustainable development. With the Sustainable Development Goals at its core, the 2030 Agenda is a transformative framework to eradicate poverty and achieve sustainable development globally. It is universal in scope, providing a comprehensive shared framework for action that applies to the Union, to its Member States and to its partners. It balances the economic, social, cultural, educational and environmental dimensions of sustainable development, recognising the essential interlinkages between its goals and targets. The 2030 Agenda aims to leave no one behind. The implementation of the 2030 Agenda will be closely coordinated with the Union's other relevant international commitments. Actions undertaken by this Regulation should pay particular attention to interlinkages betweencontribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and to integrated actions that can create co- benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way. _________________ 57 Signed in New York on 22 April 2016. 58 "Addis Ababa Action Agenda of the Third International Conference on Financing for Development", adopted on 16 June 2015 and endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly on 27 July 2015 (A/RES/69/313).
Amendment 424 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The implementation of this Regulation should be guided by the five priorities established in the Global Strategy for the European Union’s Foreign and Security Policy (the 'Global Strategy')59 , presented on 19 June 2016, which represents the Union's vision and the framework for united and responsible external engagement in partnership with others, to advance its values and interests. The Union should enhance partnerships, promote policy dialogue and collective responses to challenges of global concern. Its action should support the Union’s interests and values in all its aspects, including preserving lasting peace, preventing conflicts, strengthening international security, fighting root causes of irregular migration and population displacements and assisting populations, countries and regions confronting natural or man-made disasters, fostering inclusive and equitable quality education as a tool for development and poverty eradication, supporting trade policy, economic and cultural diplomacy and economic cooperation, promoting innovation digital solutions and technologies, protecting cultural heritage especially in conflict areas and fostering the international dimension of Union’s policies. In promoting its interests, the Union should comply with, and promote, the principles of respect for high social and environmental standards, for the rule of law, for international law and for human rights. _________________ 59 "Shared Vision, Common Action: A Stronger Europe. A global Strategy for the European Union's Foreign and Security Policy", June 2016.
Amendment 446 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Pursuant to the Sustainable Development Goals, this Regulation should contribute to reinforced monitoring and reporting with a focus on results, covering outputs, outcomes and impacts in partner countries benefiting from the Union's external financial assistance. In particular, as agreed in the Consensus, actions under this Regulation are expected to contribute 20% of the Official Development Assistance funded under this Regulation to social inclusion and human development, including education and culture, gender equality, and women'sthe empowerment of women and children to achieve sustainable development.
Amendment 469 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) This Regulation should reflect the need to focus on strategic priorities, both geographically – the European Neighbourhood and Africa, as well as countries that are fragile and most in need, but also thematically – security, migration, climate change, education and culture, youth inclusion, citizens´ participation, good governance, gender equality, democracy and human rights.
Amendment 479 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The European Neighbourhood Policy, as reviewed in 201562 , aims at the stabilisation of neighbouring countries and strengthening resilience, particularly by boosting economic development, as the Union's main political priorities. In order to attain its objective, the reviewed European Neighbourhood Policy has been focusing on four priority areas: good governance, democracy, the rule of law and human rights, with a particular focus in engaging further with civil society; economic, promoting quality education and training and a people-to-people approach; economic and social development; security; migration and mobility, including tackling the root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement, including through education and cultural cooperation. Differentiation and enhanced mutual ownership are the hallmark of the European Neighbourhood Policy, recognising different levels of engagement, and reflecting the interests of each country concerning the nature and focus of its partnership with the Union. _________________ 62 Joint communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, "Review of the European Neighbourhood policy", 18 November 2015.
Amendment 492 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22 a (new)
Recital 22 a (new)
(22a) Funding from this Regulation should also be used to finance actions under the international dimension of the Creative Europe Programme, the implementation of which should be done according to the Creative Europe Regulation.
Amendment 522 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28 a (new)
Recital 28 a (new)
(28a) Considering the relevance of addressing education and culture in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the EU strategy for international cultural relations, this Regulation should contribute to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education, promote life-long learning opportunities for all and foster international cultural relations in view of the EU's role as a global actor.
Amendment 545 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) The EFSD+ should aim at supporting investments as a means of contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by fostering sustainable and inclusive economic, cultural and social development and promoting the socio-economic resilience in partner countries with a particular focus on the eradication of poverty, promotion of inclusive and equitable quality education, strengthening of educational and cultural structures, sustainable and inclusive growth, the creation of decent jobs, economic opportunities, skills and entrepreneurship, socioeconomic sectors, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises as well as addressing specific socioeconomic root causes of irregular migration, in accordance with the relevant indicative programming documents. Special attention should be given to countries identified as experiencing fragility or conflict, Least Developed Countries and heavily indebted poor countries.
Amendment 607 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) to foster quality and inclusive education as key enabler for development and international cooperation goals, by reducing inequalities and poverty, empowering people to live more healthy and sustainable lives and fostering tolerance and knowledge in order to build more peaceful societies;
Amendment 703 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. A rights-based approach encompassing all human rights, whether civil and political or economic, social and cultural shall be applied in order to integrate human rights principles, to support the right holders in claiming their rights with a focus on poorer and more vulnerable groups and to assist partner countries in implementing their international human rights obligations. In particular, the Union shall support education as a tool to foster development, contribute to the eradication of poverty, as well as to promote peace-building, social inclusion and active citizenship, and ensure access to culture. This Regulation shall promote gender equality and women’s empowerment of women, youth and childrent.
Amendment 723 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 6
Article 8 – paragraph 6
6. Programmes and actions under this Regulation shall mainstream conflict prevention and peace-building, climate change, environmental protection, education and culture, and gender equality and shall address interlinkages between Sustainable Development Goals, to promote integrated actions that can create co-benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way. These programmes and actions shall be based on an analysis of risks and vulnerabilities, integrate a resilience approach and be conflict sensitive. They shall be guided by the principle of leaving no one behind.
Amendment 823 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. This Regulation shall contribute to actions established under Regulation(EU) No. .../... (Creative Europe). A single programming document shall be drawn up from this Regulation for seven years, including funds from Regulation(EU) No. .../... (IPA III). Regulation (EU) No. .../... ( Creative Europe) shall apply to the use of these funds.
Amendment 867 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) commitment to and progress in building deep and sustainable peace and democracy;
Amendment 1068 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point b
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point b
(b) Strengthening the protection and promotion of human rights and fundamental freedoms;
Amendment 1075 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point d
Annex II – part A – point 1 – point d
(d) Supporting a thriving civil society and its role instrengthening its role in political transitions, reform processes and democratic transformations, and promoting an enabling space for civil society and citizens' engagement in political decision- making;