9 Amendments of Robert ROCHEFORT related to 2016/2240(INI)
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 a (new)
Citation 14 a (new)
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas cultural relations are fundamental drivers of social cohesion and sustainable economic and human development, while playing a crucial role in strengthening civil society capacities, reinforcing democratisation processes and in conflict prevention, resolution and resilience;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas mobility of researchers, studentacademics and staffudents to and from third countries and alumni networks of former participants in EU programmes17 are a key part of the EU’s international cultural relations; __________________ 17 For instance, Erasmus and Horizon 2020.
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the mutual advantages of working together: the EU is an arena in which all Member States join forces to play a stronger role in the field of international cultural relations; suggests that each Member State’s rotating presidency could launch joint actions together with the EU, such as exhibitions and co-productions, particularly for smaller states or those with no cultural representations abroad;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls the importance of cooperation among the Member States with respect to cultural heritage in terms of research, preservation and management and the fight against trafficking, art looting and destruction, including through regionally dedicated funds and assistance; and trans-border police cooperation;
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recommends that international cultural relations be embedded in the cultural and creative sectors (CCS), thus reinforcing and promoting the role of professionals, including through regional creative hubs and cluster, clusters and cultural networks;
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission and the EEAS to appoint a ‘focal point’ in each EU delegation to liaise with Member States’ national cultural institutes, representatives and local civil society, actors and authorities in a collaborative approach aimed at identifying priority areas, needs and methods of cooperation, and to provide an adequate budget and training;
Amendment 248 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Recognises the need for an in-depth knowledge of the fieldcultural scene of each country, local actors and civil society, in order to improve these actors’ access to programmes and funding and to ensure that the multiplying effect of their participation in EU programmes and initiatives is exploited; recommends consulting local actors with a view to co- designing programmes; calls for the development and the follow up of innovative collaborative approaches relying on tools and networks already in place (grants, sub-grants)22 , and for them to be followed up, taking gender balance into account; __________________ 22 For example, the EU-funded programme MEDCULTURE, which is working on developing and improving cultural policies and practices related to the cultural sector. The participative approach involves civil society actors, ministries and private and public institutions working in the field of culture, as well as other related sectors.
Amendment 284 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Recommends to include policies to prevent and respond to the destruction and looting of cultural heritage in times of conflict into the EU's agenda for conflict prevention and peace building;