7 Amendments of Maurice PONGA related to 2013/0238(COD)
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Efficient coordination between all partners contributing at Union, national, regional and local levels is a fundamental prerequisite for an effective European Year. Local and regional partners hav, first and foremost – given their geographical closeness to developing countries – those from the outermost regions and the Overseas Countries and Territories, have in this case a particular role to play in promoting EU development policy.
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The measures taken to achieve the objectives set out in Article 2 mayshall include the following initiatives, which may be organised at Union, national, regional or local level both within the European Union and in overseas countries and territories and developing countries, as detailed in the Annex to this Decision:
Amendment 60 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. The national coordinators shall, in close coordination with the Commission, consult and cooperate with a wide range of relevant stakeholders, including civil society, national parliaments, local and regional authorities, the social partners and, where appropriate, the national agencies or contact points for the relevant Union programmes.
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall convene meetings of the national coordinators to coordinate implementation of the European Year and to exchange information on implementation at EU and national level. The Commission shall invite representatives of civil society and regional and local authorities and Members of the European Parliament to attend those meetings as observers.
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a decision
Annex 1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – paragraph 1
Implementation of the European Year will centre on a broad Union-wide information and communication campaign complemented by action taken by the Member States. Both Union and national action can also involve civil society, social partners, regional and local authorities, and other stakeholders with a view to creating a sense of ownership among key actors.