amendment list, 19 June 2026
Establishing the 'AgoraEU' programme for the period 2028-2034, and repealing Regulations (EU) 2021/692 and (EU) 2021/818
Document CJ65-AM-790058 · (COM(2025)0550 – 2025/0550(COD))
Committee on Culture and Education Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
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Text 1,198 paragraphs
Amendment 411
Pernando Barrena Arza, Diana Riba i Giner
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
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| (13) News media outlets and journalists across the Union are under increased pressure, notably due to the rise of global online platforms, shifting consumption habits and growing spread of disinformation. These challenges impact news revenues and distribution, undermining the viability and public trust in news media outlets, and limiting citizens’ access to diverse, professionally produced European journalistic content. The Union should support a viable, independent and diverse information ecosystem, protect journalists under threat, promote media freedom and pluralism, and reinforce the integrity of the information space, by promoting measures and enhancing cooperation aimed at tackling disinformation and supporting digital and media literacy, including for young people. | (13) News media outlets and journalists across the Union, including at national, regional and local level, are under increased pressure, notably due to the rise of global online platforms, shifting consumption habits and growing spread of disinformation. These challenges impact news revenues and distribution, undermining the viability and public trust in news media outlets, and limiting citizens’ access to diverse, professionally produced European journalistic content. The Union should support a viable, independent and diverse information ecosystem, protect journalists under threat, promote media freedom and pluralism, and reinforce the integrity of the information space, by promoting measures and enhancing cooperation aimed at tackling disinformation and supporting digital and media literacy, including for young people. |
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Amendment 412
Sebastian Tynkkynen
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
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| (13) News media outlets and journalists across the Union are under increased pressure, notably due to the rise of global online platforms, shifting consumption habits and growing spread of disinformation. These challenges impact news revenues and distribution, undermining the viability and public trust in news media outlets, and limiting citizens’ access to diverse, professionally produced European journalistic content. The Union should support a viable, independent and diverse information ecosystem, protect journalists under threat, promote media freedom and pluralism, and reinforce the integrity of the information space, by promoting measures and enhancing cooperation aimed at tackling disinformation and supporting digital and media literacy, including for young people. | (13) News media outlets and journalists across the Union are under increased pressure, notably due to the rise of global online platforms, shifting consumption habits and the influence of hostile third countries. These challenges impact news revenues and distribution, undermining the viability of news media outlets, and limiting citizens’ access to diverse, professionally produced European journalistic content. The Union should support a viable, independent and diverse information ecosystem, protect journalists under threat, promote media freedom and pluralism, and reinforce the integrity of the information space, by promoting measures and enhancing cooperation aimed at tackling the influence of hostile third countries too. |
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Amendment 413
François-Xavier Bellamy
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
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| (13) News media outlets and journalists across the Union are under increased pressure, notably due to the rise of global online platforms, shifting consumption habits and growing spread of disinformation. These challenges impact news revenues and distribution, undermining the viability and public trust in news media outlets, and limiting citizens’ access to diverse, professionally produced European journalistic content. The Union should support a viable, independent and diverse information ecosystem, protect journalists under threat, promote media freedom and pluralism, and reinforce the integrity of the information space, by promoting measures and enhancing cooperation aimed at tackling disinformation and supporting digital and media literacy, including for young people. | (13) News media outlets and journalists across the Union are under increased pressure, notably due to the rise of global online platforms, shifting consumption habits and growing spread of disinformation. These challenges impact news revenues and distribution, undermining the viability and public trust in news media outlets, and limiting citizens’ access to diverse, professionally produced journalistic content in Europe. The Union should support a viable, independent and diverse information ecosystem, protect journalists under threat, promote media freedom and pluralism, and reinforce the integrity of the information space, by promoting measures and enhancing cooperation aimed at tackling disinformation and supporting digital and media literacy, including for young people. |
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Amendment 414
Erik Kaliňák
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
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| (13) News media outlets and journalists across the Union are under increased pressure, notably due to the rise of global online platforms, shifting consumption habits and growing spread of disinformation. These challenges impact news revenues and distribution, undermining the viability and public trust in news media outlets, and limiting citizens’ access to diverse, professionally produced European journalistic content. The Union should support a viable, independent and diverse information ecosystem, protect journalists under threat, promote media freedom and pluralism, and reinforce the integrity of the information space, by promoting measures and enhancing cooperation aimed at tackling disinformation and supporting digital and media literacy, including for young people. | (13) News media outlets and journalists across the Union are under increased pressure, notably due to the rise of global online platforms, shifting consumption habits and growing spread of disinformation. These challenges impact news revenues and distribution, undermining the viability and public trust in news media outlets, and limiting citizens’ access to diverse, professionally produced European journalistic content. The Union should support a viable, independent and diverse information ecosystem, protect journalists under threat, promote media freedom and pluralism, and reinforce the integrity of the information space, by supporting quality journalism, transparency of information and digital and media literacy, including for young people. |
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Justification
Freedom of expression and media pluralism are among the fundamental principles of a democratic society. Supporting quality journalism, transparency of information, and media literacy represents a positive and objectively measurable approach to strengthening the resilience of the information space. At the same time, deleting the reference to ‘tackling disinformation’ reduces the risk of different interpretations of a concept that is not uniformly defined in Union legislation.
Amendment 415
Sabine Verheyen, Hélder Sousa Silva, Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski, Manuela Ripa, Sunčana Glavak, Łukasz Kohut, Eleonora Meleti, Viktor Weisz, Giusi Princi
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
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| (13a) The sustainability and competitiveness of the European news sector also depend on its capacity to adapt to the digital transformation. The development and deployment of innovative technological tools, including data-driven, analytical, search, translation and artificial intelligence solutions developed in Europe and aligned with the Union’s legal framework, can enhance the quality, accessibility and reach of journalistic content, support new formats and services, and enable news media organisations to respond more effectively to evolving audience expectations. Such innovation is also essential to ensure that audiences, particularly younger generations, continue to regard European news media as their primary source of trustworthy information.The Union should therefore support actions that strengthen the digital capacities of the news media sector, including through investments in technological innovation, data exploitation and AI-enabled solutions, as well as through measures aimed at equipping journalists and media professionals with the skills necessary to harness the opportunities and address the challenges of the digital ecosystem. Particular attention should be paid to the needs of small, local and regional news media organisations, including by supporting re-skilling, up-skilling and training opportunities that enable them to adapt to technological change and remain competitive and sustainable. |
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Amendment 416
Diana Riba i Giner
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
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| (13a) The European Union has increasingly recognised media literacy as a policy priority through its action plans, strategies and regulatory framework. Media literacy is essential to empower citizens, strengthen their ability to participate meaningfully in democratic life, and reinforce democratic resilience, notably in the contexts of FIMI and interference in election processes that have been observed across the Union. The definition of media literacy should therefore go beyond technical and critical thinking skills to include citizens’ capacity to understand, interpret and interact with media environments, as well as the knowledge, attitudes, values, behavioural and emotional factors that shape how they perceive and engage with content. Education and training providers, public institutions, socio-cultural organisations and civil society play a key role in fostering these competences. Media literacy should be treated as a democratic resilience pillar, and targeted especially at underserved communities and adults. AgoraEU should also provide resources to support the EU’s commitment, under the European Democracy Shield, to scale up collaboration with media actors on media literacy. |
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Amendment 417
Sandra Kalniete
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
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| (13a) The ‘Information and Journalism’ strand should aim to provide concrete support in the areas related to the proper functioning and resilience of the news media sector. It should bolster the diversity of the European news media sector, including by providing support to a wide variety of news media organisations, with particular attention given to small and medium enterprises as well as regional and local news organisations. in particular those operating at the local level. It should contribute to increasing safety of journalists, media professionals and civil society organisations, recognising their key role in a healthy information ecosystem. The Programme should also support the European news sector in facing the challenges stemming from the digital transformation and risks of the information deserts in the Union. This should include supporting the trustworthy news content in reaching its audiences and safeguarding a due prominence of such content in the online space. |
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Justification
The resilience of small, medium, regional and local news organizations is a matter of common European interest. Local and regional media are the bedrock of media pluralism and democratic accountability across the Union, yet they face systemic vulnerability due to digital disruption and the growing risk of information deserts. Ensuring their viability is essential for safeguarding citizens access to reliable information, countering cross-border disinformation and maintaining a healthy European information ecosystem to prevent regional disparities in media resilience.
Amendment 418
Nikola Minchev, Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Irena Joveva, Fabienne Keller, Laurence Farreng, Raquel García Hermida-Van Der Walle, Hristo Petrov, Dainius Žalimas, Hilde Vautmans, Bernard Guetta
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
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| (13a) Media literacy is not only a tool to counter disinformation, but also a civic competence that empowers citizens to participate actively and responsibly in democratic life. In a context of growing pressure on media pluralism and the rule of law in several Member States, empowering citizens with strong media literacy skills can help strengthen democratic resilience, particularly where independent media are weakened. Building on lessons learned from initiatives supported during the 2021–2027 programming period, the Programme should support cross-border, bottom-up initiatives that offer an effective and resilient means of developing such competences, by allowing practical local approaches to be tested, compared and scaled. Synergies should therefore be ensured with the Erasmus+ programme and with relevant Union initiatives aimed at promoting a safer, more transparent and accountable online environment. |
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Amendment 419
Paolo Inselvini
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
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| (13a) Family plays a key role in social cohesion, solidarity between generations, care for the most vulnerable and the passing on of civic and cultural values. As the first educational community and the primary environment for personal growth and development, it plays an essential role in children’s well-being, responsible participation in society and community resilience. When implementing this Programme, the Union should therefore recognise and value the role of the family, in full observance of the principle of subsidiarity, the competences of the Member States and the right of parents to arrange the education and teaching of their children in line with their philosophical, religious and pedagogical beliefs, as recognised by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. |
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Amendment 420
Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Brigitte van den Berg, Irena Joveva, Fabienne Keller, Lucia Yar, Dainius Žalimas, Laurence Farreng, Nikola Minchev, Sophie Wilmès, Raquel García Hermida-Van Der Walle
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
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| (13a) The increasing role of very large online platforms and recommender systems in shaping access to information, public debate and media consumption has significant implications for media pluralism, democratic participation and the resilience of the European information space. The Programme should therefore support independent and public-interest activities aimed at increasing transparency, accountability and understanding of algorithmic systems, online advertising markets and platform governance, including through support for researchers, journalists, civil society organisations and media actors. |
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Amendment 421
Pernando Barrena Arza
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
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| (13a) Journalists across the Union face increasing legal, digital and physical threats, including strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs), harassment, surveillance, including through the deployment of intrusive surveillance software, and violence, often compounded by precarious working conditions. The Programme should provide targeted support for journalist safety, legal aid, digital security, psychosocial support and emergency mechanisms, and contribute to the effective implementation of Union measures on journalist protection and anti-SLAPP safeguards. |
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Amendment 422
Mario Furore
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
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| (13a) Investigative journalism acts as a fundamental pillar of European democracy by exposing corruption, countering disinformation, and ensuring democratic accountability. Recognising the high costs, legal threats (such as strategic lawsuits against public participation), and significant risks associated with this format, the Programme should provide targeted, structural, and long-term support to investigative journalism, particularly cross-border collaborations, to ensure their viability, independence, and capacity to operate without interference. |
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Amendment 423
Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Maria Guzenina
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
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| (13a) Media pluralism, independent journalism and fact-checking, and media literacy constitute core components of democratic resilience and the integrity of the information space. The Programme should ensure predictable, multiannual support for fostering media pluralism, fact-checking, verification capacities and media-literacy initiatives, including, where relevant, cross-border cooperation and shared methodologies, while preserving editorial independence. |
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Amendment 424
Sunčana Glavak
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
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| (13a) Independent local and regional media are absolutely crucial for media pluralism, democratic cooperation, social cohesion and public access to reliable information. In view of the growing economic pressures they face, the Programme should ensure targeted support measures to strengthen their resilience, innovative capacity and long-term viability. |
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Amendment 425
Chiara Gemma, Ivaylo Valchev
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
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| (13a) Press freedom and media pluralism must be protected in full observance of editorial independence and without EU funding creating any form of structural dependence. |
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Amendment 426
Sabine Verheyen, Hélder Sousa Silva, Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski, Manuela Ripa, Sunčana Glavak, Łukasz Kohut, Viktor Weisz, Giusi Princi
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 b (new)
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| (13b) Local journalism is a crucial component of a pluralistic media ecosystem. However, the European news media landscape faces significant challenges at the local level. Local and community media often operate under economically precarious conditions and are disproportionately affected by the centralisation of news organisations, declining advertising revenues, and changing media consumption patterns. As a result, some regions risk becoming underserved by reliable, diverse and trustworthy sources of local information. For this reason, the ‘News Media’ sub-strand should, inter alia, provide support to local and community news organisations, including those operating in minority languages, serving marginalised or underrepresented groups, or promoting initiatives that actively engage citizens in the production and dissemination of news. It should also support initiatives undertaken by public service media, including their regional and local branches, that contribute to ensuring access to high-quality local information and strengthening citizens’ connection with local democratic life. |
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Amendment 427
Diana Riba i Giner
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 b (new)
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| (13b) Media and journalism in the Union increasingly operate on a cross-border basis and contribute to the functioning of the internal market. Recent Union initiatives, in particular Regulation (EU) 2024/1083 (European Media Freedom Act), aim to address obstacles to the free provision of media services, protection and safety of journalists, including against SLAPPs, and to enhance transparency, legal certainty, and fair competition across the Union. The MEDIA+ strand should be coherent with the objectives of EU legislation and instruments, including the Directive No. 2010/13/EU and Regulation (EU) No. 2024/1083, among others, and should place emphasis on media independence and sustainability,professional standards, and journalists’ working conditions. |
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Amendment 428
Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Maria Guzenina
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 b (new)
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| (13b) Investigative journalism acts as a fundamental pillar of European democracy by exposing corruption, countering disinformation, and ensuring democratic accountability. Recognising the high costs, legal threats (such as strategic lawsuits against public participation), and significant risks associated with this format, the Programme should provide targeted, structural, and long-term support to investigative media, particularly cross-border collaborations, to ensure their viability, independence, and capacity to operate without interference. |
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Amendment 429
Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Brigitte van den Berg, Irena Joveva, Fabienne Keller, Lucia Yar, Dainius Žalimas, Laurence Farreng, Nikola Minchev, Sophie Wilmès, Raquel García Hermida-Van Der Walle
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 b (new)
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| (13b) Such support should include actions aimed at improving the discoverability and due prominence of independent, trustworthy and professionally produced European journalistic content, including through monitoring and advocacy on the impact of recommender systems, search rankings and platform governance on media pluralism. |
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Amendment 430
Diana Riba i Giner
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 c (new)
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| (13c) In order to prevent structural imbalances within the MEDIA+ strand and unintended competition between the audiovisual sector and the news and public-interest information sector, the Programme should ensure a fair, transparent and predictable allocation of resources within MEDIA+. While flexibility is necessary to respond to evolving needs, a balanced distribution between audiovisual actions and news-related actions is essential to safeguard media pluralism and the viability of the public-interest information ecosystem. |
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Amendment 431
Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Brigitte van den Berg, Irena Joveva, Fabienne Keller, Lucia Yar, Dainius Žalimas, Laurence Farreng, Nikola Minchev, Sophie Wilmès, Raquel García Hermida-Van Der Walle
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 c (new)
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| (13c) Independent journalism and media pluralism are essential components of democratic resilience, informed public debate and the rule of law. Supporting sustainable and independent journalism contributes to safeguarding the quality, reliability and accessibility of information in the Union and strengthens resilience against disinformation and foreign information manipulation and interference. |
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Amendment 432
Diana Riba i Giner
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 d (new)
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| (13d) The MEDIA+ strand should reflect the specific democratic function and structural vulnerability of the news and public-interest information sector. Journalism, independent media and the wider public-interest information ecosystem play a systemic role in safeguarding democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights, in particular at local and regional level. The design and implementation of MEDIA+ should therefore explicitly take into account specific needs of independent, public interest media, journalists and fact-checking organisations, such as financial support, editorial independence, safety and legal protection.It should pursue these objectives by, inter alia, supporting modernisation of professional news media, including through upskilling and reskilling and training for trainers, innovative practices that enhance journalistic work and by reinforcing the role of local media in safeguarding democratic debate, in particular in news deserts. |
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Amendment 433
Diana Riba i Giner
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 e (new)
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| (13e) The Union should support the development of shared, affordable, open and interoperable public digital infrastructure for journalism, including tools for secure storage, verification, distribution and multilingual content production, as well as human-centric, trustworthy and, where appropriate, open and interoperable artificial intelligence solutions that preserve editorial control and mitigate systemic risks |
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Amendment 434
Diana Riba i Giner
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 f (new)
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| (13f) Journalists across the Union face increasing legal, digital and physical threats, including strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs), harassment, surveillance and violence, often compounded by precarious working conditions. The Programme should provide targeted support for journalist safety, legal aid, digital security, psychosocial support and emergency mechanisms, and contribute to the effective implementation of Union measures on journalist protection and anti-SLAPP safeguards. |
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Amendment 435
Diana Riba i Giner
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 g (new)
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| (13g) Media literacy, media pluralism, independent journalism and fact-checking constitute core components of democratic resilience and the integrity of the information space. The Programme should ensure predictable, multiannual support for fostering media pluralism, fact-checking, verification capacities and media-literacy initiatives, including cross-border cooperation and shared methodologies, while preserving editorial independence. |
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Amendment 436
Diana Riba i Giner
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 h (new)
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| (13h) Investigative journalism acts as a fundamental pillar of European democracy by exposing corruption, countering disinformation, and ensuring democratic accountability. Recognising the high costs, legal threats (such as strategic lawsuits against public participation), and significant risks associated with this format, the Programme should provide targeted, structural, and long-term support to investigative media, particularly cross-border collaborations, to ensure their viability, independence, and capacity to operate without interference. |
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Amendment 437
Sebastian Tynkkynen
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
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| (14) Democracies in the Union are facing increasing challenges. Declining trust of citizens in democratic institutions and processes is exacerbated by disinformation, social polarisation and hatred impacting the electoral and other democratic processes. A whole of society approach is needed to make European democracy more resilient. | deleted |
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Amendment 438
Krzysztof Śmiszek, Matjaž Nemec, Maria Grapini, Katarina Barley, Birgit Sippel, Csaba Molnár, José Cepeda, Sandro Ruotolo, Marco Tarquinio, Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
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| (14) Democracies in the Union are facing increasing challenges. Declining trust of citizens in democratic institutions and processes is exacerbated by disinformation, social polarisation and hatred impacting the electoral and other democratic processes. A whole of society approach is needed to make European democracy more resilient. | (14) Member States are facing increasing challenges, including backsliding in democracy, rule of law and fundamental rights. General declining democratic participation, including but not limited to exerting the right to vote, volunteering, and a declining trust of citizens in democratic institutions and processes is exacerbated by disinformation, social polarisation and hatred impacting the electoral and other democratic processes. People residing in the Union should be able to access trustworthy content which has been produced by journalists in an independent manner and in line with ethical and journalistic standards. A whole- of- society approach building on emphasizing togetherness, understanding and empathy of the various groups in society as well as non-stereotypical representation of vulnerable groups, is needed to make European democracy more resilient, and counter narratives of antagonism and definance, while also to empowering people, including underrepresented communities, to actively contribute to the governance of their communities. |
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Amendment 439
Catherine Griset, Fabrice Leggeri, Antonín Staněk, Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
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| (14) Democracies in the Union are facing increasing challenges. Declining trust of citizens in democratic institutions and processes is exacerbated by disinformation, social polarisation and hatred impacting the electoral and other democratic processes. A whole of society approach is needed to make European democracy more resilient. | (14) Democracies in the Union are facing increasing challenges. Declining trust of citizens in democratic institutions and processes is exacerbated by financial dependency and regulatory supervision of news media outlets by public authorities, impacting the electoral and other democratic processes. In this regard, the desire of public authorities – both European and national – to monitor online platforms can legitimately arouse fears among the public that those platforms are being brought under their supervision, as happened previously with the traditional media. |
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Amendment 440
Erik Kaliňák
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
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| (14) Democracies in the Union are facing increasing challenges. Declining trust of citizens in democratic institutions and processes is exacerbated by disinformation, social polarisation and hatred impacting the electoral and other democratic processes. A whole of society approach is needed to make European democracy more resilient. | (14) Democracies in the Union are facing increasing challenges. Declining trust of citizens in democratic institutions and processes is influenced by a range of social, economic and technological factors, including changes in the information environment and in the way information is disseminated, which may have an impact on the electoral and other democratic processes. A whole of society approach is needed to make European democracy more resilient. |
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Justification
Citizens’ trust in democratic institutions is influenced by a wide range of factors, including economic, social and technological changes. The proposed text maintains a factual description of the challenges facing democratic processes, while using more neutral and precise terminology that does not prejudge the specific political or social causes of the decline in citizens’ trust.
Amendment 441
Fredis Beleris
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
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| (14) Democracies in the Union are facing increasing challenges. Declining trust of citizens in democratic institutions and processes is exacerbated by disinformation, social polarisation and hatred impacting the electoral and other democratic processes. A whole of society approach is needed to make European democracy more resilient. | (14) Democracies in the Union are facing increasing challenges. Declining trust of citizens in democratic institutions and processes is exacerbated by disinformation, malign influence and manipulation of information by third countries (FIMI), social polarisation and hatred impacting the electoral and other democratic processes. A whole of society approach is needed to make European democracy more resilient. |
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Amendment 442
Milan Uhrík
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
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| (14) Democracies in the Union are facing increasing challenges. Declining trust of citizens in democratic institutions and processes is exacerbated by disinformation, social polarisation and hatred impacting the electoral and other democratic processes. A whole of society approach is needed to make European democracy more resilient. | (14) Democracies in the Union are facing increasing challenges. Declining trust of citizens in European institutions and processes is exacerbated by scandals (Pfizergate, Qatargate, Reyndersgate etc.), policies with a negative effect on the living standards of people and industry, as well as interference to electoral and other democratic processes in Member States. |
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Amendment 443
Pernando Barrena Arza, Diana Riba i Giner
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
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| (14) Democracies in the Union are facing increasing challenges. Declining trust of citizens in democratic institutions and processes is exacerbated by disinformation, social polarisation and hatred impacting the electoral and other democratic processes. A whole of society approach is needed to make European democracy more resilient. | (14) Democracies in the Union are facing increasing challenges. Declining trust of citizens in democratic institutions and processes is exacerbated by disinformation, social polarisation, discrimination and hatred impacting the electoral and other democratic processes. A whole of society approach is needed to make European democracy more resilient. |
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Amendment 444
Sabine Verheyen, Hélder Sousa Silva, Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski, Manuela Ripa, Sunčana Glavak, Łukasz Kohut, Eleonora Meleti, Viktor Weisz, Giusi Princi
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
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| (14) Democracies in the Union are facing increasing challenges. Declining trust of citizens in democratic institutions and processes is exacerbated by disinformation, social polarisation and hatred impacting the electoral and other democratic processes. A whole of society approach is needed to make European democracy more resilient. | (14) Democracies in the Union are facing increasing challenges. Declining trust of citizens in democratic institutions and processes is exacerbated by disinformation, social polarisation and hatred impacting the electoral and other democratic processes. A whole of society rights-based approach is needed to make European democracy more resilient. |
Or. en
Amendment 445
Pernando Barrena Arza
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
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| (14) Democracies in the Union are facing increasing challenges. Declining trust of citizens in democratic institutions and processes is exacerbated by disinformation, social polarisation and hatred impacting the electoral and other democratic processes. A whole of society approach is needed to make European democracy more resilient. | (14) Member States are facing increasing challenges, including backsliding in democracy, rule of law and fundamental rights. People residing in the Union should be able to access trustworthy content which has been produced by journalists in an independent manner and in line with ethical and journalistic standards. |
Or. en
Amendment 446
Catherine Griset, Fabrice Leggeri, Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (14a) In France, report No 2698 on the neutrality, functioning and financing of public broadcasting services, presented by the National Assembly’s Parliamentary Committee of Inquiry and drafted by rapporteur Charles Alloncle, revealed a lack of pluralism in public broadcasting programmes and content, despite the sector receiving significant public funding. This finding is often replicated in many other European countries. |
Or. fr
Amendment 447
Sebastian Tynkkynen
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (15) The protection and promotion of fundamental rights contributes to the construction of a more democratic Union. Non-discrimination is a core principle of the Union enshrined in Article 19 TFEU and in Article 21 of the Charter. Working towards an equal and discrimination-free society contributes to untapping the potential of individuals in their diversity and to cultural, economic and social growth. It also helps to address important root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, which in turn is a frontal attack on equality. Therefore, the Programme should promote actions to address all forms of discrimination and intolerance, namely direct and indirect discrimination, paying attention to the specific forms of structural and intersectional discrimination, with a view to supporting relevant Union policy frameworks. The Programme should support actions to prevent and combat all forms of xenophobia and racism, antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, interphobia, intolerance and discrimination based on gender identity, intolerance towards persons belonging to minorities including Roma, as well as hate speech. The Programme should also contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted on 13 December 20066to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. | (15) The protection and promotion of fundamental rights contributes to the construction of a more democratic Union. The Programme should contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted on 13 December 20066 to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. |
| 6 OJ L 23, 27.01.2010, p. 35-36 | 6 OJ L 23, 27.01.2010, p. 35-36. |
Or. fi
Amendment 448
Krzysztof Śmiszek, Matjaž Nemec, Maria Grapini, Katarina Barley, Birgit Sippel, Csaba Molnár, Alessandro Zan, José Cepeda, Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (15) The protection and promotion of fundamental rights contributes to the construction of a more democratic Union. Non-discrimination is a core principle of the Union enshrined in Article 19 TFEU and in Article 21 of the Charter. Working towards an equal and discrimination-free society contributes to untapping the potential of individuals in their diversity and to cultural, economic and social growth. It also helps to address important root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, which in turn is a frontal attack on equality. Therefore, the Programme should promote actions to address all forms of discrimination and intolerance, namely direct and indirect discrimination, paying attention to the specific forms of structural and intersectional discrimination, with a view to supporting relevant Union policy frameworks. The Programme should support actions to prevent and combat all forms of xenophobia and racism, antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, interphobia, intolerance and discrimination based on gender identity, intolerance towards persons belonging to minorities including Roma, as well as hate speech. The Programme should also contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted on 13 December 20066 to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. | (15) The respect for, protection and promotion of fundamental rights contributes to the construction of a more democratic Union. Non-discrimination is a core principle of the Union enshrined in Article 19 TFEU and in Article 21 of the Charter. Working towards an equal and discrimination-free society contributes to untapping the potential of individuals in their diversity and to cultural, economic and social growth. It also helps to address important root causes of violence against groups in vulnerable situations, which in turn is a frontal attack on equality. Therefore, the Programme should promote actions to address all forms of discrimination and intolerance, including direct, indirect, structural and intersectional discrimination, paying attention to the specific forms of structural and intersectional discrimination, with a view to protecting groups in vulnerable situations and supporting relevant Union policy frameworks. The Programme should support actions to prevent and combat all forms of xenophobia and racism, antisemitism, anti-Muslim hatred, antigypsyism and discrimination against Roma, Afrophobia and anti-Black racism, anti-Asian racism and Islamophobia, as well as homophobia, transphobia, interphobia, intolerance and discrimination based on gender identity or age and expression, intolerance and discrimination based on gender identity and towards persons belonging to minorities, hate speech, both online and offline. In that context, particular attention should also be paid to preventing and combating all forms of violence, hatred, segregation and stigmatisation, as well as combating bullying, harassment and intolerant treatment, as well as to providing education and training initiatives which develop citizens’ attitudes regarding promoting the EU values. and anti-Muslim hatred, homophobia, transphobia, interphobia, intolerance and discrimination based on gender identity, intolerance towards persons belonging to minorities including Roma, as well as hate speech. The Programme should also contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted on 13 December 2006 6 to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. The Programme should also ensure structured and continuous dialogue with civil society organisations. |
| 6 OJ L 23, 27.01.2010, p. 35-36 | 6 OJ L 23, 27.01.2010, p. 35-36 |
Or. en
Amendment 449
Henrik Dahl
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (15) The protection and promotion of fundamental rights contributes to the construction of a more democratic Union. Non-discrimination is a core principle of the Union enshrined in Article 19 TFEU and in Article 21 of the Charter. Working towards an equal and discrimination-free society contributes to untapping the potential of individuals in their diversity and to cultural, economic and social growth. It also helps to address important root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, which in turn is a frontal attack on equality. Therefore, the Programme should promote actions to address all forms of discrimination and intolerance, namely direct and indirect discrimination, paying attention to the specific forms of structural and intersectional discrimination, with a view to supporting relevant Union policy frameworks. The Programme should support actions to prevent and combat all forms of xenophobia and racism, antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, interphobia, intolerance and discrimination based on gender identity, intolerance towards persons belonging to minorities including Roma, as well as hate speech. The Programme should also contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted on 13 December 20066 to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. | (15) The protection and promotion of fundamental rights contributes to the construction of a more democratic Union. Non-discrimination is a core principle of the Union enshrined in Article 19 TFEU and in Article 21 of the Charter. Working towards an equal and discrimination-free society contributes to untapping the potential of individuals in their diversity and to cultural, economic and social growth. It also helps to address important root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, which in turn is a frontal attack on equality. Therefore, the Programme should promote actions to address all forms of discrimination and intolerance. |
| 6 OJ L 23, 27.01.2010, p. 35-36 |
Or. en
Amendment 450
Catherine Griset, Fabrice Leggeri, Mathilde Androuët, Antonín Staněk, Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (15) The protection and promotion of fundamental rights contributes to the construction of a more democratic Union. Non-discrimination is a core principle of the Union enshrined in Article 19 TFEU and in Article 21 of the Charter. Working towards an equal and discrimination-free society contributes to untapping the potential of individuals in their diversity and to cultural, economic and social growth. It also helps to address important root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, which in turn is a frontal attack on equality. Therefore, the Programme should promote actions to address all forms of discrimination and intolerance, namely direct and indirect discrimination, paying attention to the specific forms of structural and intersectional discrimination, with a view to supporting relevant Union policy frameworks. The Programme should support actions to prevent and combat all forms of xenophobia and racism, antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, interphobia, intolerance and discrimination based on gender identity, intolerance towards persons belonging to minorities including Roma, as well as hate speech. The Programme should also contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted on 13 December 20066to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. | (15) The protection and promotion of fundamental rights contributes to the construction of a more democratic Union. Non-discrimination is a core principle of the Union enshrined in Article 19 TFEU and in Article 21 of the Charter, and should be approached from a universal perspective. Working towards a society in which these rights were properly protected would contribute to untapping the potential of individuals and to cultural, economic and social growth. Therefore, the Programme should not be diverted from its mission through manipulation of culture and the media in favour of ideological, philosophical or religious agendas, further fuelling the public's mistrust of the political, cultural and media elites. The Union should also honour the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted on 13 December 20066 to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. |
| 6 OJ L 23, 27.01.2010, p. 35-36 | 6 OJ L 23, 27.01.2010, p. 35-36 |
Or. fr
Amendment 451
András László, Annamária Vicsek
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
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| (15) The protection and promotion of fundamental rights contributes to the construction of a more democratic Union. Non-discrimination is a core principle of the Union enshrined in Article 19 TFEU and in Article 21 of the Charter. Working towards an equal and discrimination-free society contributes to untapping the potential of individuals in their diversity and to cultural, economic and social growth. It also helps to address important root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, which in turn is a frontal attack on equality. Therefore, the Programme should promote actions to address all forms of discrimination and intolerance, namely direct and indirect discrimination, paying attention to the specific forms of structural and intersectional discrimination, with a view to supporting relevant Union policy frameworks. The Programme should support actions to prevent and combat all forms of xenophobia and racism, antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, interphobia, intolerance and discrimination based on gender identity, intolerance towards persons belonging to minorities including Roma, as well as hate speech. The Programme should also contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted on 13 December 20066 to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. | (15) The protection and promotion of fundamental rights contributes to the construction of a more democratic Union. Non-discrimination is a core principle of the Union enshrined in Article 19 TFEU and in Article 21 of the Charter. Working towards an equal and discrimination-free society contributes to untapping the potential of individuals in their diversity and to cultural, economic and social growth. It also helps to address important root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, which in turn is a frontal attack on equality. Therefore, the Programme should coordinate with national governments to support Member States' priorities in this matter. The Programme should also contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted on 13 December 20066 to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. |
| 6 OJ L 23, 27.01.2010, p. 35-36 | 6 OJ L 23, 27.01.2010, p. 35-36 |
Or. en
Amendment 452
Pernando Barrena Arza
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (15) The protection and promotion of fundamental rights contributes to the construction of a more democratic Union. Non-discrimination is a core principle of the Union enshrined in Article 19 TFEU and in Article 21 of the Charter. Working towards an equal and discrimination-free society contributes to untapping the potential of individuals in their diversity and to cultural, economic and social growth. It also helps to address important root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, which in turn is a frontal attack on equality. Therefore, the Programme should promote actions to address all forms of discrimination and intolerance, namely direct and indirect discrimination, paying attention to the specific forms of structural and intersectional discrimination, with a view to supporting relevant Union policy frameworks. The Programme should support actions to prevent and combat all forms of xenophobia and racism, antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, interphobia, intolerance and discrimination based on gender identity, intolerance towards persons belonging to minorities including Roma, as well as hate speech. The Programme should also contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted on 13 December 20066 to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. | (15) The respect for, protection and promotion of fundamental rights contributes to the construction of a more democratic Union. Non-discrimination is a core principle of the Union enshrined in Article 19 TFEU and in Article 21 of the Charter. Working towards an equal and discrimination-free society contributes to untapping the potential of individuals in their diversity and to cultural, economic and social growth. It also helps to address important root causes of violence against groups in vulnerable situations, which in turn is a frontal attack on equality. Therefore, the Programme should promote actions to address all forms of discrimination and intolerance, including direct, indirect, structural and intersectional discrimination, with a view to protecting groups in vulnerable situations, including persons regardless of migration or residence status, and supporting relevant Union policy frameworks. The Programme should support actions to prevent and combat all forms of xenophobia and racism, antisemitism, anti-Muslim hatred, Afrophobia, anty-Gypsyism and discrimination against Roma, lesbophobia, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, interphobia, intolerance and discrimination based on gender identity and towards persons belonging to minorities, as well as hate speech, both online and offline. In that context, particular attention should also be paid to preventing and combating all forms of violence, hatred, segregation and stigmatisation, as well as combating bullying, harassment and intolerant treatment. The Programme should also contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as a Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted on 13 December 2006 to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. The programme should also ensure structured and continuous dialogue with civil society organisations. |
| 6 OJ L 23, 27.01.2010, p. 35-36 |
Or. en
Amendment 453
Marcos Ros Sempere
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (15) The protection and promotion of fundamental rights contributes to the construction of a more democratic Union. Non-discrimination is a core principle of the Union enshrined in Article 19 TFEU and in Article 21 of the Charter. Working towards an equal and discrimination-free society contributes to untapping the potential of individuals in their diversity and to cultural, economic and social growth. It also helps to address important root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, which in turn is a frontal attack on equality. Therefore, the Programme should promote actions to address all forms of discrimination and intolerance, namely direct and indirect discrimination, paying attention to the specific forms of structural and intersectional discrimination, with a view to supporting relevant Union policy frameworks. The Programme should support actions to prevent and combat all forms of xenophobia and racism, antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, interphobia, intolerance and discrimination based on gender identity, intolerance towards persons belonging to minorities including Roma, as well as hate speech. The Programme should also contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted on 13 December 20066 to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. | (15) The respect for, protection and promotion of fundamental rights contributes to the construction of a more democratic Union. Non-discrimination is a core principle of the Union enshrined in Article 19 TFEU and in Article 21 of the Charter. Working towards an equal and discrimination-free society contributes to untapping the potential of individuals in their diversity and to cultural, economic and social growth. It also helps to address important root causes of violence against groups in vulnerable situations, which in turn is a frontal attack on equality. Therefore, the Programme should promote actions to address all forms of discrimination and intolerance, including direct, indirect, structural and intersectional discrimination, with a view to protecting groups in vulnerable situations and supporting relevant Union policy frameworks. The Programme should support actions to prevent and combat all forms of xenophobia and racism, antisemitism, anti-Muslim hatred, Afrophobia, anti-Gypsyism, lesbophobia, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, interphobia, intolerance and discrimination based on gender identity and towards persons belonging to minorities, as well as hate speech and hate crime, both online and offline. In that context, particular attention should also be paid to preventing and combating all forms of violence, hatred, segregation and stigmatisation, as well as combating bullying, harassment and intolerant treatment. The Programme should also contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as a Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted on 13 December 2006 to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. |
| 6 OJ L 23, 27.01.2010, p. 35-36 |
Or. en
Amendment 454
Ivaylo Valchev, Lara Magoni, Marco Squarta
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (15) The protection and promotion of fundamental rights contributes to the construction of a more democratic Union. Non-discrimination is a core principle of the Union enshrined in Article 19 TFEU and in Article 21 of the Charter. Working towards an equal and discrimination-free society contributes to untapping the potential of individuals in their diversity and to cultural, economic and social growth. It also helps to address important root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, which in turn is a frontal attack on equality. Therefore, the Programme should promote actions to address all forms of discrimination and intolerance, namely direct and indirect discrimination, paying attention to the specific forms of structural and intersectional discrimination, with a view to supporting relevant Union policy frameworks. The Programme should support actions to prevent and combat all forms of xenophobia and racism, antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, interphobia, intolerance and discrimination based on gender identity, intolerance towards persons belonging to minorities including Roma, as well as hate speech. The Programme should also contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted on 13 December 20066 to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. | (15) The protection and promotion of fundamental rights contributes to the construction of a more democratic Union. Non-discrimination and equality are core principles of the Union enshrined in Articles 8, 10 and 19 TFEU and in Articles 21 and 23 of the Charter. Working towards an equal and discrimination-free society contributes to untapping the potential of individuals in their diversity and to cultural, economic and social growth. It also helps to address important root causes of violence against vulnerable groups. Therefore, the Programme should promote actions to address all forms of discrimination and intolerance, with a view to supporting relevant Union policy frameworks. The Programme should support actions to prevent and combat all forms of xenophobia, racism, christianophobia and antisemitism, intolerance and discrimination on the grounds of sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation as referred to in Article 19 TFEU, intolerance towards persons belonging to minorities, as well as hate speech. The Programme should also contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted on 13 December 20066 to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. In implementing this Regulation, Member States will act in accordance with their respective constitutional frameworks. Nothing in this Regulation should be construed as requiring Member States to introduce into their national legal orders concepts that conflict with their constitutional provisions, as referred in Art. 4(2) of the TEU. |
| 6 OJ L 23, 27.01.2010, p. 35-36 | 6 OJ L 23, 27.01.2010, p. 35-36 |
Or. en
Justification
The reference to 'gender identity', 'transphobia', 'interphobia' and 'discrimination based on gender identity' introduces concepts that go beyond the Treaty framework. Article 19 TFEU provides the legal basis and enumerates the grounds on which Union anti-discrimination action may be taken; 'gender identity' is not among them. The amendment replaces contested formulations with the established Treaty language and adds a constitutional safeguard clause, consistent with Article 4(2) TEU's obligation to respect Member States' national identities inherent in their fundamental constitutional structures.
Amendment 455
Alessandro Zan
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (15) The protection and promotion of fundamental rights contributes to the construction of a more democratic Union. Non-discrimination is a core principle of the Union enshrined in Article 19 TFEU and in Article 21 of the Charter. Working towards an equal and discrimination-free society contributes to untapping the potential of individuals in their diversity and to cultural, economic and social growth. It also helps to address important root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, which in turn is a frontal attack on equality. Therefore, the Programme should promote actions to address all forms of discrimination and intolerance, namely direct and indirect discrimination, paying attention to the specific forms of structural and intersectional discrimination, with a view to supporting relevant Union policy frameworks. The Programme should support actions to prevent and combat all forms of xenophobia and racism, antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, interphobia, intolerance and discrimination based on gender identity, intolerance towards persons belonging to minorities including Roma, as well as hate speech. The Programme should also contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted on 13 December 20066 to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. | (15) The protection and promotion of fundamental rights contributes to the construction of a more democratic Union. Non-discrimination is a core principle of the Union enshrined in Article 19 TFEU and in Article 21 of the Charter. Working towards an equal and discrimination-free society contributes to untapping the potential of individuals in their diversity and to cultural, economic and social growth. It also helps to address important root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, which in turn is a frontal attack on equality. Therefore, the Programme should promote actions to address all forms of discrimination and intolerance, namely direct and indirect discrimination, paying attention to the specific forms of structural and intersectional discrimination, with a view to supporting relevant Union policy frameworks. The Programme should support actions to prevent and combat all forms of xenophobia and racism, antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred, homophobia, lesbophobia, biphobia, transphobia, interphobia, intolerance and discrimination based on gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, intolerance towards persons belonging to minorities including Roma, as well as hate speech. This should include education and training initiatives which develop citizens' attitudes regarding promoting the EU values, including equality and non-discrimination. The Programme should also contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted on 13 December 20066 to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. |
| 6 OJ L 23, 27.01.2010, p. 35-36 | 6 OJ L 23, 27.01.2010, p. 35-36 |
Or. en
Amendment 456
Paolo Inselvini
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (15) The protection and promotion of fundamental rights contributes to the construction of a more democratic Union. Non-discrimination is a core principle of the Union enshrined in Article 19 TFEU and in Article 21 of the Charter. Working towards an equal and discrimination-free society contributes to untapping the potential of individuals in their diversity and to cultural, economic and social growth. It also helps to address important root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, which in turn is a frontal attack on equality. Therefore, the Programme should promote actions to address all forms of discrimination and intolerance, namely direct and indirect discrimination, paying attention to the specific forms of structural and intersectional discrimination, with a view to supporting relevant Union policy frameworks. The Programme should support actions to prevent and combat all forms of xenophobia and racism, antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, interphobia, intolerance and discrimination based on gender identity, intolerance towards persons belonging to minorities including Roma, as well as hate speech. The Programme should also contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted on 13 December 20066 to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. | (15) The protection and promotion of fundamental rights contributes to the construction of a more democratic Union. Non-discrimination is a core principle of the Union enshrined in Article 19 TFEU and in Article 21 of the Charter. Working towards an equal society free of every form of discrimination contributes to untapping the potential of individuals and to cultural, economic and social growth. It also helps to address important root causes of violence, which in turn is an attack on the dignity of every person. Therefore, the Programme should promote actions to prevent and combat all forms of discrimination and intolerance, including racism or religion-based hatred, such as anti-Christian hatred. Those actions should be taken in full observance of freedom of thought, conscience, religion and expression, as enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. The Programme should also contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted on 13 December 2006 to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. |
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Or. it
Amendment 457
Erik Kaliňák
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (15) The protection and promotion of fundamental rights contributes to the construction of a more democratic Union. Non-discrimination is a core principle of the Union enshrined in Article 19 TFEU and in Article 21 of the Charter. Working towards an equal and discrimination-free society contributes to untapping the potential of individuals in their diversity and to cultural, economic and social growth. It also helps to address important root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, which in turn is a frontal attack on equality. Therefore, the Programme should promote actions to address all forms of discrimination and intolerance, namely direct and indirect discrimination, paying attention to the specific forms of structural and intersectional discrimination, with a view to supporting relevant Union policy frameworks. The Programme should support actions to prevent and combat all forms of xenophobia and racism, antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, interphobia, intolerance and discrimination based on gender identity, intolerance towards persons belonging to minorities including Roma, as well as hate speech. The Programme should also contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted on 13 December 20066to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. | (15) The protection and promotion of fundamental rights contributes to the construction of a more democratic Union. Non-discrimination is a core principle of the Union enshrined in Article 19 TFEU and in Article 21 of the Charter. Working towards an equal and discrimination-free society contributes to untapping the potential of individuals in their diversity and to cultural, economic and social growth. It also helps to address important root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, which in turn is a frontal attack on equality. Therefore, the Programme should promote actions to address all forms of discrimination and intolerance, namely direct and indirect discrimination, in accordance with Article 21 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the relevant provisions of Union law. The Programme should support actions to prevent and combat discrimination, xenophobia, racism, antisemitism, hate speech and violence towards persons or groups of persons. The Programme should also contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted on 13 December 20066 to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. |
| 6 OJ L 23, 27.01.2010, p. 35-36 | 6 OJ L 23, 27.01.2010, p. 35-36 |
Or. sk
Justification
Článok 21 Charty základných práv Európskej únie už obsahuje všeobecný zákaz diskriminácie a poskytuje jednotný právny rámec ochrany všetkých osôb. Odkazy na „štrukturálnu“ a „prierezovú“ diskrimináciu predstavujú politické a sociologické koncepty, ktoré nie sú jednotne definované v práve Únie. Vymenúvanie jednotlivých kategórií diskriminácie nad rámec existujúceho právneho rámca môže viesť k nerovnakému zaobchádzaniu medzi rôznymi skupinami. Navrhované znenie zachováva vysokú úroveň ochrany pred diskrimináciou a násilím, pričom sa opiera o existujúce právne záväzky Únie a členských štátov.
Amendment 458
Alessandro Ciriani
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (15) The protection and promotion of fundamental rights contributes to the construction of a more democratic Union. Non-discrimination is a core principle of the Union enshrined in Article 19 TFEU and in Article 21 of the Charter. Working towards an equal and discrimination-free society contributes to untapping the potential of individuals in their diversity and to cultural, economic and social growth. It also helps to address important root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, which in turn is a frontal attack on equality. Therefore, the Programme should promote actions to address all forms of discrimination and intolerance, namely direct and indirect discrimination, paying attention to the specific forms of structural and intersectional discrimination, with a view to supporting relevant Union policy frameworks. The Programme should support actions to prevent and combat all forms of xenophobia and racism, antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, interphobia, intolerance and discrimination based on gender identity, intolerance towards persons belonging to minorities including Roma, as well as hate speech. The Programme should also contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted on 13 December 20066to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. | (15) The protection and promotion of fundamental rights contributes to the construction of a more democratic Union. Non-discrimination is a core principle of the Union enshrined in Article 19 TFEU and in Article 21 of the Charter. Working towards an equal and discrimination-free society contributes to untapping the potential of individuals in their diversity and to cultural, economic and social growth. It also helps to address important root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, which in turn is a frontal attack on equality. Therefore, the Programme should promote actions to address all forms of discrimination and intolerance, namely direct and indirect discrimination, paying attention to the specific forms of structural and intersectional discrimination, with a view to supporting relevant Union policy frameworks. The Programme should support actions to prevent and combat all forms of discrimination, intolerance towards persons belonging to minorities, as well as hate speech. The Programme should also contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted on 13 December 20066 to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. |
| 6 OJ L 23, 27.01.2010, p. 35-36 | 6 OJ L 23, 27.01.2010, p. 35-36 |
Or. it
Justification
La soppressione dell'elencazione delle singole forme di discriminazione mira a preservare un approccio più ampio e coerente con il principio generale di non discriminazione sancito dai Trattati e dalla Carta dei diritti fondamentali dell'Unione europea. Una formulazione non esaustiva consente infatti di ricomprendere tutte le forme di discriminazione e intolleranza, comprese quelle emergenti o non espressamente menzionate, garantendo una tutela più efficace e duratura. Tale approccio rafforza inoltre l'universalità del principio di uguaglianza, evitando gerarchie implicite tra categorie protette e assicurando che il programma possa rispondere in modo flessibile all'evoluzione delle sfide sociali e dei fenomeni discriminatori.
Amendment 459
François-Xavier Bellamy
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (15) The protection and promotion of fundamental rights contributes to the construction of a more democratic Union. Non-discrimination is a core principle of the Union enshrined in Article 19 TFEU and in Article 21 of the Charter. Working towards an equal and discrimination-free society contributes to untapping the potential of individuals in their diversity and to cultural, economic and social growth. It also helps to address important root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, which in turn is a frontal attack on equality. Therefore, the Programme should promote actions to address all forms of discrimination and intolerance, namely direct and indirect discrimination, paying attention to the specific forms of structural and intersectional discrimination, with a view to supporting relevant Union policy frameworks. The Programme should support actions to prevent and combat all forms of xenophobia and racism, antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, interphobia, intolerance and discrimination based on gender identity, intolerance towards persons belonging to minorities including Roma, as well as hate speech. The Programme should also contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted on 13 December 20066 to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. | (15) The protection and promotion of fundamental rights contributes to the construction of a more democratic Union. Non-discrimination is a core principle of the Union enshrined in Article 19 TFEU and in Article 21 of the Charter. Working towards an equal and discrimination-free society contributes to untapping the potential of individuals in their diversity and to cultural, economic and social growth. It also helps to address important root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, which in turn is a frontal attack on equality. Therefore, the Programme should promote actions to address all forms of discrimination and intolerance, namely direct and indirect discrimination, with a view to supporting relevant Union policy frameworks. The Programme should support actions to reduce the risk of exclusion and marginalisation of certain groups. The Programme should also contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted on 13 December 20066 to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. The fighting against racism or any other form of discrimination must not provide space for the promotion of radicalism or any other form of extremism. |
| 6 OJ L 23, 27.01.2010, p. 35-36 | 6 OJ L 23, 27.01.2010, p. 35-36 |
Or. en
Amendment 460
Milan Uhrík
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (15) The protection and promotion of fundamental rights contributes to the construction of a more democratic Union. Non-discrimination is a core principle of the Union enshrined in Article 19 TFEU and in Article 21 of the Charter. Working towards an equal and discrimination-free society contributes to untapping the potential of individuals in their diversity and to cultural, economic and social growth. It also helps to address important root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, which in turn is a frontal attack on equality. Therefore, the Programme should promote actions to address all forms of discrimination and intolerance, namely direct and indirect discrimination, paying attention to the specific forms of structural and intersectional discrimination, with a view to supporting relevant Union policy frameworks. The Programme should support actions to prevent and combat all forms of xenophobia and racism, antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, interphobia, intolerance and discrimination based on gender identity, intolerance towards persons belonging to minorities including Roma, as well as hate speech. The Programme should also contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted on 13 December 20066 to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. | (15) The protection and promotion of fundamental rights contributes to the construction of a more democratic Union. Non-discrimination is a core principle of the Union enshrined in Article 19 TFEU and in Article 21 of the Charter. Working towards an equal and discrimination-free society contributes to untapping the potential of individuals in their diversity and to cultural, economic and social growth. It also helps to address important root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, which in turn is a frontal attack on equality. Therefore, the Programme should promote actions to address all forms of discrimination and intolerance, namely direct and indirect discrimination, paying attention to the specific forms of structural and intersectional discrimination, with a view to supporting relevant Union policy frameworks. The Programme should support actions to prevent and combat all forms racism, antisemitism, intolerance and intolerance towards persons belonging to minorities, as well as hate speech. The Programme should also contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted on 13 December 20066 to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. |
| 6 OJ L 23, 27.01.2010, p. 35-36 | 6 OJ L 23, 27.01.2010, p. 35-36 |
Or. en
Amendment 461
Loránt Vincze
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (15) The protection and promotion of fundamental rights contributes to the construction of a more democratic Union. Non-discrimination is a core principle of the Union enshrined in Article 19 TFEU and in Article 21 of the Charter. Working towards an equal and discrimination-free society contributes to untapping the potential of individuals in their diversity and to cultural, economic and social growth. It also helps to address important root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, which in turn is a frontal attack on equality. Therefore, the Programme should promote actions to address all forms of discrimination and intolerance, namely direct and indirect discrimination, paying attention to the specific forms of structural and intersectional discrimination, with a view to supporting relevant Union policy frameworks. The Programme should support actions to prevent and combat all forms of xenophobia and racism, antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, interphobia, intolerance and discrimination based on gender identity, intolerance towards persons belonging to minorities including Roma, as well as hate speech. The Programme should also contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted on 13 December 20066 to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. | (15) The protection and promotion of fundamental rights contributes to the construction of a more democratic Union. Non-discrimination is a core principle of the Union enshrined in Article 19 TFEU and in Article 21 of the Charter. Working towards an equal and discrimination-free society contributes to untapping the potential of individuals in their diversity and to cultural, economic and social growth. It also helps to address important root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, which in turn is a frontal attack on equality. Therefore, the Programme should promote actions to address all forms of discrimination and intolerance, namely direct and indirect discrimination, paying attention to the specific forms of structural and intersectional discrimination, with a view to supporting relevant Union policy frameworks. The Programme should support actions to prevent and combat all forms of xenophobia and racism, antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred, anti-Christian hatred and other forms of intolerance and discrimination based on religion or belief, homophobia, intolerance and discrimination based on gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a traditional national or linguistic minority, and intolerance towards Roma, as well as hate speech. The Programme should also contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted on 13 December 20066 to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. |
| 6 OJ L 23, 27.01.2010, p. 35-36 | 6 OJ L 23, 27.01.2010, p. 35-36 |
Or. en
Amendment 462
Pernando Barrena Arza, Diana Riba i Giner
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (15) The protection and promotion of fundamental rights contributes to the construction of a more democratic Union. Non-discrimination is a core principle of the Union enshrined in Article 19 TFEU and in Article 21 of the Charter. Working towards an equal and discrimination-free society contributes to untapping the potential of individuals in their diversity and to cultural, economic and social growth. It also helps to address important root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, which in turn is a frontal attack on equality. Therefore, the Programme should promote actions to address all forms of discrimination and intolerance, namely direct and indirect discrimination, paying attention to the specific forms of structural and intersectional discrimination, with a view to supporting relevant Union policy frameworks. The Programme should support actions to prevent and combat all forms of xenophobia and racism, antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, interphobia, intolerance and discrimination based on gender identity, intolerance towards persons belonging to minorities including Roma, as well as hate speech. The Programme should also contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted on 13 December 20066 to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. | (15) The protection and promotion of fundamental rights contributes to the construction of a more democratic Union. Non-discrimination is a core principle of the Union enshrined in Article 19 TFEU and in Article 21 of the Charter. Working towards an equal and discrimination-free society contributes to untapping the potential of individuals in their diversity and to cultural, economic and social growth. It also helps to address important root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, which in turn is a frontal attack on equality. Therefore, the Programme should promote actions to address all forms of discrimination and intolerance, namely direct and indirect discrimination, paying attention to the specific forms of structural and intersectional discrimination, with a view to supporting relevant Union policy frameworks. The Programme should support actions to prevent and combat all forms of xenophobia and racism, antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, interphobia, intolerance and discrimination based on gender identity, intolerance towards persons belonging to minorities including Roma, persons with disabilities, and ethnic, religious or cultural and linguistic minorities, as well as hate speech. The Programme should also contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted on 13 December 20066 to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. |
| 6 OJ L 23, 27.01.2010, p. 35-36 | 6 OJ L 23, 27.01.2010, p. 35-36 |
Or. en
Amendment 463
Zsuzsanna Borvendég
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (15) The protection and promotion of fundamental rights contributes to the construction of a more democratic Union. Non-discrimination is a core principle of the Union enshrined in Article 19 TFEU and in Article 21 of the Charter. Working towards an equal and discrimination-free society contributes to untapping the potential of individuals in their diversity and to cultural, economic and social growth. It also helps to address important root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, which in turn is a frontal attack on equality. Therefore, the Programme should promote actions to address all forms of discrimination and intolerance, namely direct and indirect discrimination, paying attention to the specific forms of structural and intersectional discrimination, with a view to supporting relevant Union policy frameworks. The Programme should support actions to prevent and combat all forms of xenophobia and racism, antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, interphobia, intolerance and discrimination based on gender identity, intolerance towards persons belonging to minorities including Roma, as well as hate speech. The Programme should also contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted on 13 December 20066 to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. | (15) The protection and promotion of fundamental rights contributes to the construction of a more democratic Union. Non-discrimination is a core principle of the Union enshrined in Article 19 TFEU and in Article 21 of the Charter. Working towards an equal and discrimination-free society contributes to untapping the potential of individuals in their diversity and to cultural, economic and social growth. It also helps to address important root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, which in turn is a frontal attack on equality. Therefore, the Programme should promote actions to address discrimination and intolerance in accordance with the Treaties, the Charter and the competences conferred on the Union, with particular attention to the protection of human dignity, freedom of expression, freedom of thought, conscience and religion, freedom of association, the rights of persons with disabilities and the rights of persons belonging to national, religious and linguistic minorities. Union funding under this Programme shall not be used to impose contested ideological concepts not defined in primary Union law on Member States, educational systems, families, cultural institutions or local communities. The Programme should also contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted on 13 December 20066 to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. |
| 6 OJ L 23, 27.01.2010, p. 35-36 | 6 OJ L 23, 27.01.2010, p. 35-36 |
Or. en
Amendment 464
Sabine Verheyen, Hélder Sousa Silva, Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski, Manuela Ripa, Sunčana Glavak, Łukasz Kohut, Eleonora Meleti, Viktor Weisz, Giusi Princi
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (15) The protection and promotion of fundamental rights contributes to the construction of a more democratic Union. Non-discrimination is a core principle of the Union enshrined in Article 19 TFEU and in Article 21 of the Charter. Working towards an equal and discrimination-free society contributes to untapping the potential of individuals in their diversity and to cultural, economic and social growth. It also helps to address important root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, which in turn is a frontal attack on equality. Therefore, the Programme should promote actions to address all forms of discrimination and intolerance, namely direct and indirect discrimination, paying attention to the specific forms of structural and intersectional discrimination, with a view to supporting relevant Union policy frameworks. The Programme should support actions to prevent and combat all forms of xenophobia and racism, antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, interphobia, intolerance and discrimination based on gender identity, intolerance towards persons belonging to minorities including Roma, as well as hate speech. The Programme should also contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted on 13 December 20066 to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. | (15) The protection and promotion of fundamental rights contributes to the construction of a more democratic Union. Non-discrimination and equality are core principles of the Union enshrined in Article 19 TFEU and in Article 21 of the Charter. Working towards an equal and discrimination-free society contributes to untapping the potential of individuals in their diversity and to cultural, economic and social growth. It also helps to address important root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, which in turn is a frontal attack on equality. Therefore, the Programme should promote actions to address all forms of discrimination and intolerance, namely direct and indirect discrimination, offline and online, paying attention to the specific forms of structural and intersectional discrimination, with a view to supporting relevant Union policy frameworks. The Programme should support actions to prevent and combat all forms of xenophobia and racism, antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, interphobia, intolerance and discrimination based on gender identity, intolerance towards persons belonging to minorities including Roma, as well as hate speech. The Programme should also contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted on 13 December 20066 to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. |
| 6 OJ L 23, 27.01.2010, p. 35-36 | 6 OJ L 23, 27.01.2010, p. 35-36 |
Or. en
Amendment 465
Karlo Ressler
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (15) The protection and promotion of fundamental rights contributes to the construction of a more democratic Union. Non-discrimination is a core principle of the Union enshrined in Article 19 TFEU and in Article 21 of the Charter. Working towards an equal and discrimination-free society contributes to untapping the potential of individuals in their diversity and to cultural, economic and social growth. It also helps to address important root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, which in turn is a frontal attack on equality. Therefore, the Programme should promote actions to address all forms of discrimination and intolerance, namely direct and indirect discrimination, paying attention to the specific forms of structural and intersectional discrimination, with a view to supporting relevant Union policy frameworks. The Programme should support actions to prevent and combat all forms of xenophobia and racism, antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, interphobia, intolerance and discrimination based on gender identity, intolerance towards persons belonging to minorities including Roma, as well as hate speech. The Programme should also contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted on 13 December 20066 to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. | (15) The protection and promotion of fundamental rights contributes to the construction of a more democratic Union. Non-discrimination is a core principle of the Union enshrined in Article 19 TFEU and in Article 21 of the Charter. Working towards an equal and discrimination-free society contributes to untapping the potential of individuals in their diversity and to cultural, economic and social growth. It also helps to address important root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, which in turn is a frontal attack on equality. Therefore, the Programme should promote actions to address all forms of discrimination and intolerance, namely direct and indirect discrimination, paying attention to the specific forms of structural and intersectional discrimination, with a view to supporting relevant Union policy frameworks. The Programme should support actions to prevent and combat all forms of xenophobia and racism, antisemitism anti-Muslim hatred, anti-Christian hatred, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, interphobia, intolerance and discrimination based on gender identity, intolerance towards persons belonging to minorities including Roma, as well as hate speech. The Programme should also contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted on 13 December 20066 to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. |
| 6 OJ L 23, 27.01.2010, p. 35-36 | 6 OJ L 23, 27.01.2010, p. 35-36 |
Or. en
Amendment 466
François-Xavier Bellamy
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (15a) The prevention and countering of radicalisation and violent extremism are essential to safeguarding the Union’s values as set out in Article 2 TEU, as well as to strengthening democratic resilience, social cohesion and the security of individuals within the Union. While Member States retain primary responsibility for safeguarding national security, coordinated action at Union level can provide added value. In this regard, the Programme should strengthen the prevention of radicalisation and violent extremism in all its ideological forms, including Islamist extremism, that undermine fundamental rights and democratic institutions, and ensure full respect for human dignity, freedom of religion or belief, equality and non-discrimination. Considering that terrorist and extremist groups are very successful in capitalising on technology and social media to spread their propaganda, and to radicalise and recruit supporters, strengthening the capacity of the Union to respond effectively in the online sphere is of particular importance The Programme should therefore, through the projects it supports, enhance the capacity of all relevant stakeholders, including grassroots actors, public administrations and academia, to prevent radicalisation and violent extremism, inter alia by supporting research and academic work aimed at improving knowledge and understanding of this phenomenon, its root causes and its impact on societies within the Union. |
Or. en
Amendment 467
Catherine Griset, Fabrice Leggeri, Antonín Staněk, Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Annamária Vicsek
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (16) The rights to privacy and the protection of personal data, enshrined respectively in Article 7 of the Charter and in Article 16 TFEU and Article 8 of the Charter, are enforced through a dedicated Regulation7and Directive8. The Union’s legal framework lays down provisions to ensure that the right to protection of personal data is effectively protected. These legal instruments entrust the national data protection supervisory authorities with the task of promoting public awareness and understanding the risks, rules, safeguards and rights in relation to the processing of personal data. The Programme should contribute to raising awareness, carry out studies and other relevant activities in this field, including through the national data protection supervisory authorities, given the importance of the right to the protection of personal data in times of rapid technological developments. | (16) The rights to privacy and the protection of personal data, enshrined respectively in Article 7 of the Charter and in Article 16 TFEU and Article 8 of the Charter, are enforced through a dedicated Regulation7 and Directive8. The right to privacy encompasses, in particular, the protection of citizens' correspondence. The Union’s legal framework lays down provisions to ensure that the right to protection of personal data is effectively protected. These legal instruments entrust the national data protection supervisory authorities with the task of promoting public awareness and understanding the risks, rules, safeguards and rights in relation to the processing of personal data. The Programme should contribute to raising awareness, carry out studies and other relevant activities in this field, including through the national data protection supervisory authorities, such as funding for projects aimed at limiting the transfer of personal data to third countries that do not respect the right to privacy or do not protect the personal data of European citizens. |
| 7 OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 1-88. | 7 OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 1-88. |
| 8 OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 89-131. | 8 OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 89-131. |
Or. fr
Amendment 468
Sebastian Tynkkynen
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (16) The rights to privacy and the protection of personal data, enshrined respectively in Article 7 of the Charter and in Article 16 TFEU and Article 8 of the Charter, are enforced through a dedicated Regulation7and Directive8. The Union’s legal framework lays down provisions to ensure that the right to protection of personal data is effectively protected. These legal instruments entrust the national data protection supervisory authorities with the task of promoting public awareness and understanding the risks, rules, safeguards and rights in relation to the processing of personal data. The Programme should contribute to raising awareness, carry out studies and other relevant activities in this field, including through the national data protection supervisory authorities, given the importance of the right to the protection of personal data in times of rapid technological developments. | (16) The rights to privacy and the protection of personal data, enshrined respectively in Article 7 of the Charter and in Article 16 TFEU and Article 8 of the Charter, are enforced through a dedicated Regulation7 and Directive8. The Union’s legal framework lays down provisions to ensure that the right to protection of personal data is effectively protected. These legal instruments entrust the national data protection supervisory authorities with the task of enforcing legislation on data and privacy protection. The Programme should contribute to raising awareness, carry out studies and other relevant activities in this field, including through the national data protection supervisory authorities, given the importance of the right to the protection of personal data in times of rapid technological developments. |
| 7 OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 1-88. | 7 OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 1-88. |
| 8 OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 89-131. | 8 OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 89-131. |
Or. fi
Amendment 469
Alessandro Ciriani, Lara Magoni
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (16) The rights to privacy and the protection of personal data, enshrined respectively in Article 7 of the Charter and in Article 16 TFEU and Article 8 of the Charter, are enforced through a dedicated Regulation7and Directive8. The Union’s legal framework lays down provisions to ensure that the right to protection of personal data is effectively protected. These legal instruments entrust the national data protection supervisory authorities with the task of promoting public awareness and understanding the risks, rules, safeguards and rights in relation to the processing of personal data. The Programme should contribute to raising awareness, carry out studies and other relevant activities in this field, including through the national data protection supervisory authorities, given the importance of the right to the protection of personal data in times of rapid technological developments. | (16) The rights to respect for privacy and family life and the protection of personal data, enshrined in Article 7 of the Charter and in Article 16 TFEU and Article 8 of the Charter respectively, are enforced through a dedicated Regulation7 and Directive8. The Union’s legal framework lays down provisions to ensure that the right to protection of personal data is effectively protected. These legal instruments entrust the national data protection supervisory authorities with the task of promoting public awareness and understanding the risks, rules, safeguards and rights in relation to the processing of personal data. The Programme should contribute to raising awareness, carry out studies and other relevant activities in this field, including through the national data protection supervisory authorities, given the importance of the right to the protection of personal data in times of rapid technological developments. |
| 7 OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 1-88. | 7 OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 1-88. |
| 8 OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 89-131. | 8 OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 89-131. |
Or. it
Amendment 470
Alessandro Ciriani, Lara Magoni
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (16a) Minors are fully-fledged holders of rights, and protecting and fostering the rights of the child, including active child participation, is a fundamental objective of the European Union. Article 3 TEU requires the Union, inter alia, to foster the protection of the rights of the child, in line with Article 24 of the Charter and with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. In this context, the role of the family as a primary environment for the child’s growth, development and protection, as well as a fundamental context for the achievement of the child’s well-being and rights, is also of particular importance. |
Or. it
Amendment 471
François-Xavier Bellamy
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (16a) The protection and promotion of the rights of persons with disabilities, as well as their full participation in society, constitute one of the key objectives of the European Union as enshrined in Article 10 of the TFEU and Article 26 of the Charter. The Programme should also contribute to enabling the Union and the Member States to deliver on the commitment taken as parties to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities. |
Or. en
Amendment 472
François-Xavier Bellamy
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 b (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (16b) Social barriers as well as lack of accessibility hinder the full and effective participation of persons with disabilities in society on an equal basis with others. Persons with disabilities face barriers in relation to, among other things, accessing the labour market, benefiting from an inclusive and quality education, avoiding poverty and social exclusion, enjoying access to cultural initiatives and media, and exercising political rights. |
Or. en
Amendment 473
Sebastian Tynkkynen
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (17) Gender equality is a fundamental right and an objective of the Union and should be supported by the Programme. Despite many achievements, significant challenges remain, which require to reinforce the Union’s commitment. This includes working towards freedom from gender-based violence, the highest standards of health, including in particular sexual and reproductive health, equal pay and economic empowerment, work-life balance and care, equal employment, career opportunities and working conditions, quality and inclusive education, political participation and equal representation, institutional mechanisms that deliver on women’s rights, actively tackling gender stereotypes and addressing intersectional discrimination. | deleted |
Or. fi
Amendment 474
Pernando Barrena Arza
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (17) Gender equality is a fundamental right and an objective of the Union and should be supported by the Programme. Despite many achievements, significant challenges remain, which require to reinforce the Union’s commitment. This includes working towards freedom from gender-based violence, the highest standards of health, including in particular sexual and reproductive health, equal pay and economic empowerment, work-life balance and care, equal employment, career opportunities and working conditions, quality and inclusive education, political participation and equal representation, institutional mechanisms that deliver on women’s rights, actively tackling gender stereotypes and addressing intersectional discrimination. | (17) Gender equality is a fundamental right and an objective of the Union. The promotion of gender equality and gender mainstreaming in all activities of the Union is therefore a core task for the Union and a driver for social development, and it should be supported and promoted by the Programme. Despite the progress achieved, significant challenges remain, including persistent structural inequalities, gender stereotypes, economic disparities and coordinated backlash against women’s and LGBTIQ rights, which require the Union’s reinforced and sustained commitment to address them. The Roadmap for Women’s Rights and Declaration of principles for a gender-equal society adopted in 2025 requires concrete implementation through effective policies and adequate financial support. This includes combating all forms of gender-based violence, online and offline, achieving the highest standards of health, including in particular sexual and reproductive health and rights, including safe and legal abortion, equal pay for equal work or work for equal value and economic empowerment, work life balance and care, equal employment, career opportunities and working conditions, quality and inclusive education which challenges gender stereotypes, political participation and equal Representation, including in public debates in the media, institutional mechanisms that deliver on women’s rights, actively tackling gender stereotypes including in the media and addressing intersectional discrimination including discrimination affecting Roma women and girls. |
Or. en
Amendment 475
Krzysztof Śmiszek, Matjaž Nemec, Maria Grapini, Katarina Barley, Birgit Sippel, Csaba Molnár, Alessandro Zan, José Cepeda
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (17) Gender equality is a fundamental right and an objective of the Union and should be supported by the Programme. Despite many achievements, significant challenges remain, which require to reinforce the Union’s commitment. This includes working towards freedom from gender-based violence, the highest standards of health, including in particular sexual and reproductive health, equal pay and economic empowerment, work-life balance and care, equal employment, career opportunities and working conditions, quality and inclusive education, political participation and equal representation, institutional mechanisms that deliver on women’s rights, actively tackling gender stereotypes and addressing intersectional discrimination. | (17) Gender equality is a fundamental right and an objective of the Union. The promotion of gender equality and gender mainstreaming in all activities of the Union is therefore a core task for the Union and a driver for social development, and it should be supported and promoted by the Programme. Despite the progress achieved, significant challenges remain, including persistent structural inequalities, gender stereotypes, economic disparities and coordinated backlash against women’s and LGBTIQ rights, which require the Union’s reinforced and sustained commitment to address them. The Roadmap for Women’s Rights and Declaration of principles for a gender-equal society adopted in 2025 requires concrete implementation through effective policies and adequate financial support. This includes combating all forms of gender-based violence, online and offline, achieving the highest standards of health, including in particular sexual and reproductive health and rights, including safe and legal abortion, equal pay for equal work or work for equal value and economic empowerment, work life balance and care, equal employment, career opportunities and working conditions, quality and inclusive education which challenges gender stereotypes, political participation and equal representation, including in public debates in the media, institutional mechanisms that deliver on women’s rights, actively tackling gender stereotypes including in the media and addressing intersectional discrimination including discrimination affecting Roma women and girls. |
Or. en
Amendment 476
Catherine Griset, Fabrice Leggeri, Antonín Staněk, Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (17) Gender equality is a fundamental right and an objective of the Union and should be supported by the Programme. Despite many achievements, significant challenges remain, which require to reinforce the Union’s commitment. This includes working towards freedom from gender-based violence, the highest standards of health, including in particular sexual and reproductive health, equal pay and economic empowerment, work-life balance and care, equal employment, career opportunities and working conditions, quality and inclusive education, political participation and equal representation, institutional mechanisms that deliver on women’s rights, actively tackling gender stereotypes and addressing intersectional discrimination. | (17) Gender equality is a fundamental right and an objective of the Union and should be supported by the Programme, with full respect for the principle of subsidiarity and the competences of the Member States. It could, in particular, work towards combating violence against women and children, notably by supporting concrete measures to provide protection, support and accommodation for victims. It should promote equal pay, work-life balance and care, and equal employment, career opportunities and working conditions. |
Or. fr
Amendment 477
Paolo Inselvini
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (17) Gender equality is a fundamental right and an objective of the Union and should be supported by the Programme. Despite many achievements, significant challenges remain, which require to reinforce the Union’s commitment. This includes working towards freedom from gender-based violence, the highest standards of health, including in particular sexual and reproductive health, equal pay and economic empowerment, work-life balance and care, equal employment, career opportunities and working conditions, quality and inclusive education, political participation and equal representation, institutional mechanisms that deliver on women’s rights, actively tackling gender stereotypes and addressing intersectional discrimination. | (17) Equity between women and men is a fundamental principle of the Union and should be supported by the Programme in full observance of the competences of the Member States. Despite considerable progress, significant challenges remain, which require efforts to ensure, including on the basis of merit, full participation by everyone in social, economic and political life. This includes working towards preventing and tackling all forms of violence, furthering the protection of health and motherhood, equal pay for equal work, economic independence, work–family life balance, the recognition and valuing of care responsibilities, equal opportunities in employment, career prospects and working conditions, education, access to quality education, participation in public and political life, and the strengthening of institutional mechanisms to ensure that women's rights are also protected effectively. These actions should be taken in full observance of the dignity of the individual, the educational freedom of families and the principle of subsidiarity. |
Or. it
Amendment 478
Erik Kaliňák
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (17) Gender equality is a fundamental right and an objective of the Union and should be supported by the Programme. Despite many achievements, significant challenges remain, which require to reinforce the Union’s commitment. This includes working towards freedom from gender-based violence, the highest standards of health, including in particular sexual and reproductive health, equal pay and economic empowerment, work-life balance and care, equal employment, career opportunities and working conditions, quality and inclusive education, political participation and equal representation, institutional mechanisms that deliver on women’s rights, actively tackling gender stereotypes and addressing intersectional discrimination. | (17) Equality between men and women is a fundamental right and an objective of the Union and should be supported by the Programme. Despite many achievements, significant challenges remain, which require to reinforce the Union’s commitment. This includes working towards eliminating violence against women and girls, equal pay for equal work or work of equal value, equality of opportunity in employment, quality education, equal access to public life and the effective application of the principle of equality between women and men. |
Or. sk
Justification
Zásada rovnosti žien a mužov patrí medzi základné hodnoty a ciele Európskej únie. Program by sa mal sústrediť na podporu právnej a faktickej rovnosti, odstraňovanie násilia a diskriminácie a zabezpečenie rovnakých príležitostí. Niektoré ďalšie oblasti uvedené v pôvodnom znení, najmä otázky sexuálneho a reprodukčného zdravia, rodových stereotypov, prierezovej diskriminácie alebo spôsobov zabezpečovania politického zastúpenia, patria primárne do kompetencie členských štátov a sú predmetom rozdielnych vnútroštátnych prístupov. Navrhované znenie zachováva cieľ podpory rovnosti žien a mužov, pričom sa opiera o všeobecne uznávané princípy práva Únie.
Amendment 479
András László, Annamária Vicsek
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (17) Gender equality is a fundamental right and an objective of the Union and should be supported by the Programme. Despite many achievements, significant challenges remain, which require to reinforce the Union’s commitment. This includes working towards freedom from gender-based violence, the highest standards of health, including in particular sexual and reproductive health, equal pay and economic empowerment, work-life balance and care, equal employment, career opportunities and working conditions, quality and inclusive education, political participation and equal representation, institutional mechanisms that deliver on women’s rights, actively tackling gender stereotypes and addressing intersectional discrimination. | (17) Equality between men and women is a fundamental right and an objective of the Union and should be supported by the Programme. Despite many achievements, significant challenges remain, which require to reinforce the Union’s commitment. This includes working towards decreasing gender-based violence, increasing standards of health, equal pay, promoting work-life balance and care, high rates of employment, better working conditions, quality and inclusive education, political participation, institutional mechanisms that deliver on women’s rights, actively tackling gender stereotypes and discrimination. |
Or. en
Amendment 480
Ivaylo Valchev, Lara Magoni, Marco Squarta
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (17) Gender equality is a fundamental right and an objective of the Union and should be supported by the Programme. Despite many achievements, significant challenges remain, which require to reinforce the Union’s commitment. This includes working towards freedom from gender-based violence, the highest standards of health, including in particular sexual and reproductive health, equal pay and economic empowerment, work-life balance and care, equal employment, career opportunities and working conditions, quality and inclusive education, political participation and equal representation, institutional mechanisms that deliver on women’s rights, actively tackling gender stereotypes and addressing intersectional discrimination. | (17) Equality between women and men is a fundamental right and an objective of the Union and should be supported by the Programme. Despite many achievements, significant challenges remain, which require to reinforce the Union's commitment. This includes working towards freedom from gender-based violence, equal pay and economic empowerment, work-life balance, equal employment, career opportunities and working conditions, quality and inclusive education, political participation and equal representation, institutional mechanisms that deliver on women's and men's rights, and actively tackling gender stereotypes. |
Or. en
Justification
This amendment aligns the recital with the Treaty language ('equality between women and men', Article 8 TFEU) and removes references to 'sexual and reproductive health', which falls outside the competences established by the Treaty bases cited for this programme (Articles 167, 168(5) TFEU do not confer competence on abortion or reproductive health policy). 'Intersectional discrimination' is removed as a standalone concept as it lacks a precise legal definition in Union law.
Amendment 481
Henrik Dahl
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (17) Gender equality is a fundamental right and an objective of the Union and should be supported by the Programme. Despite many achievements, significant challenges remain, which require to reinforce the Union’s commitment. This includes working towards freedom from gender-based violence, the highest standards of health, including in particular sexual and reproductive health, equal pay and economic empowerment, work-life balance and care, equal employment, career opportunities and working conditions, quality and inclusive education, political participation and equal representation, institutional mechanisms that deliver on women’s rights, actively tackling gender stereotypes and addressing intersectional discrimination. | (17) Gender equality is a fundamental right and an objective of the Union and should be supported by the Programme. Despite many achievements, significant challenges remain, which require to reinforce the Union’s commitment. This includes working towards freedom from gender-based violence, the highest standards of health, including in particular sexual and reproductive health, equal pay and economic empowerment, work-life balance and care, equal employment, career opportunities and working conditions, quality and inclusive education, political participation and equal representation, institutional mechanisms that deliver on women’s rights. |
Or. en
Amendment 482
Milan Uhrík
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (17) Gender equality is a fundamental right and an objective of the Union and should be supported by the Programme. Despite many achievements, significant challenges remain, which require to reinforce the Union’s commitment. This includes working towards freedom from gender-based violence, the highest standards of health, including in particular sexual and reproductive health, equal pay and economic empowerment, work-life balance and care, equal employment, career opportunities and working conditions, quality and inclusive education, political participation and equal representation, institutional mechanisms that deliver on women’s rights, actively tackling gender stereotypes and addressing intersectional discrimination. | (17) Gender equality is a fundamental right and an objective of the Union and should be supported by the Programme. Despite many achievements, significant challenges remain, which require to reinforce the Union’s commitment. This includes working towards freedom from gender-based violence, the highest standards of health, including in particular sexual and reproductive health, equal pay and economic empowerment, work-life balance and care, equal employment, career opportunities and working conditions, quality and inclusive education and equal representation, institutional mechanisms that deliver on women’s rights, while there must be no attempt to influence or impose a different political, religious or gender mindset. |
Or. en
Amendment 483
Zsuzsanna Borvendég
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (17) Gender equality is a fundamental right and an objective of the Union and should be supported by the Programme. Despite many achievements, significant challenges remain, which require to reinforce the Union’s commitment. This includes working towards freedom from gender-based violence, the highest standards of health, including in particular sexual and reproductive health, equal pay and economic empowerment, work-life balance and care, equal employment, career opportunities and working conditions, quality and inclusive education, political participation and equal representation, institutional mechanisms that deliver on women’s rights, actively tackling gender stereotypes and addressing intersectional discrimination. | (17) Gender equality is a fundamental right and an objective of the Union and should be supported by the Programme. Despite many achievements, significant challenges remain, which require to reinforce the Union’s commitment. This includes working towards freedom from violence, equal pay, economic empowerment, work-life balance and care, equal employment, career opportunities and working conditions, while respecting Member States’ competences in the fields of health, education, family law and moral or ethical questions. The Programme should also recognise the social value of marriage, family life, motherhood, fatherhood, parental responsibility, intergenerational solidarity and demographic resilience. |
Or. en
Amendment 484
François-Xavier Bellamy
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (17) Gender equality is a fundamental right and an objective of the Union and should be supported by the Programme. Despite many achievements, significant challenges remain, which require to reinforce the Union’s commitment. This includes working towards freedom from gender-based violence, the highest standards of health, including in particular sexual and reproductive health, equal pay and economic empowerment, work-life balance and care, equal employment, career opportunities and working conditions, quality and inclusive education, political participation and equal representation, institutional mechanisms that deliver on women’s rights, actively tackling gender stereotypes and addressing intersectional discrimination. | (17) Gender equality is a fundamental right and an objective of the Union and should be supported by the Programme. Despite many achievements, significant challenges remain, which require to reinforce the Union’s commitment. This includes working towards freedom from gender-based violence, the highest standards of health, including in particular sexual and reproductive health, equal pay and economic empowerment, work-life balance and care, equal employment, career opportunities and working conditions, quality and inclusive education, political participation and equal representation, institutional mechanisms that deliver on women’s rights, actively tackling gender stereotypes and addressing discrimination. |
Or. en
Amendment 485
Sebastian Tynkkynen
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (18) Gender-based violence and violence against women, children, young persons and other groups at risk, such as LGBTIQ persons and persons with disabilities, constitute a serious violation of fundamental rights and continue to persist throughout the Union, in all social and economic contexts. Violence against women and persons belonging to other groups at risk is a violation of human rights and a frontal attack on equality. Thus, preventing and addressing such violence is a societal imperative and contributes to tackling such discrimination as well as addressing the impacts of violence, including on health. At the same time, ensuring a discrimination-free society will also help address the root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, since they are intrinsically linked. Therefore, the Programme should continue the longstanding Union effort in preventing, responding to and fighting violence at all levels as well as in protecting and supporting all direct and indirect victims and survivors of violence, building on the five consecutive generations of the Daphne programme and strand9. The Programme should support the achievement of the objectives of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women adopted in Istanbul on 11 May 2011, the implementation of the Commission Recommendation on developing and strengthening integrated child protection systems in the best interests of the child10, which protects children from any form of violence, as well as contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which protects persons with disabilities against any form of exploitation, violence and abuse. | (18) It is of critical importance to prevent all kinds of violence at Union level. In order for this objective promoted by the Member States to be supported at Union level too, the support to be awarded through the Programme must be conditional upon a zero-tolerance approach to all kinds of violence or the instigation of violence, as well as contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which protects persons with disabilities against any form of exploitation, violence and abuse. |
| 9 Three consecutive generations of the Daphne programme ( OJ L 34, 9.2.2000, p. 1; OJ L 143, 30.4.2004, p. 1; OJ L 173, 3.7.2007, p. 19–26), and the results of the Daphne strands of the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 62–72 ) and the CERV Programme (OJ L 156, 5.5.2021, p. 1–20). | |
| 10 C(2024) 2680 final (OJ L, 2024/1238, 14.5.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reco/2024/1238/oj). |
Or. fi
Amendment 486
Catherine Griset, Fabrice Leggeri, Mathilde Androuët, Antonín Staněk, Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (18) Gender-based violence and violence against women, children, young persons and other groups at risk, such as LGBTIQ persons and persons with disabilities, constitute a serious violation of fundamental rights and continue to persist throughout the Union, in all social and economic contexts. Violence against women and persons belonging to other groups at risk is a violation of human rights and a frontal attack on equality. Thus, preventing and addressing such violence is a societal imperative and contributes to tackling such discrimination as well as addressing the impacts of violence, including on health. At the same time, ensuring a discrimination-free society will also help address the root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, since they are intrinsically linked. Therefore, the Programme should continue the longstanding Union effort in preventing, responding to and fighting violence at all levels as well as in protecting and supporting all direct and indirect victims and survivors of violence, building on the five consecutive generations of the Daphne programme and strand9. The Programme should support the achievement of the objectives of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women adopted in Istanbul on 11 May 2011, the implementation of the Commission Recommendation on developing and strengthening integrated child protection systems in the best interests of the child10, which protects children from any form of violence, as well as contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which protects persons with disabilities against any form of exploitation, violence and abuse. | (18) Violence against women, children, young persons and persons with disabilities constitutes a serious violation of fundamental rights. Building on the five consecutive generations of the Daphne programme and strand9, the Programme could support measures to prevent such violence, ensuring full respect for the principle of subsidiarity and the competences of the Member States. The Programme should support the achievement of the objectives of the Commission Recommendation on developing and strengthening integrated child protection systems in the best interests of the child10, which protects children from any form of violence, as well as contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which protects persons with disabilities against any form of exploitation, violence and abuse. |
| 9 Three consecutive generations of the Daphne programme ( OJ L 34, 9.2.2000, p. 1; OJ L 143, 30.4.2004, p. 1; OJ L 173, 3.7.2007, p. 19–26), and the results of the Daphne strands of the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 62–72 ) and the CERV Programme (OJ L 156, 5.5.2021, p. 1–20). | 9 Three consecutive generations of the Daphne programme ( OJ L 34, 9.2.2000, p. 1; OJ L 143, 30.4.2004, p. 1; OJ L 173, 3.7.2007, p. 19–26), and the results of the Daphne strands of the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 62–72 ) and the CERV Programme (OJ L 156, 5.5.2021, p. 1–20). |
| 10 C(2024) 2680 final (OJ L, 2024/1238, 14.5.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reco/2024/1238/oj). | 10 C(2024) 2680 final (OJ L, 2024/1238, 14.5.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reco/2024/1238/oj). |
Or. fr
Amendment 487
Krzysztof Śmiszek, Matjaž Nemec, Maria Grapini, Katarina Barley, Birgit Sippel, Csaba Molnár, Alessandro Zan, José Cepeda, Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (18) Gender-based violence and violence against women, children, young persons and other groups at risk, such as LGBTIQ persons and persons with disabilities, constitute a serious violation of fundamental rights and continue to persist throughout the Union, in all social and economic contexts. Violence against women and persons belonging to other groups at risk is a violation of human rights and a frontal attack on equality. Thus, preventing and addressing such violence is a societal imperative and contributes to tackling such discrimination as well as addressing the impacts of violence, including on health. At the same time, ensuring a discrimination-free society will also help address the root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, since they are intrinsically linked. Therefore, the Programme should continue the longstanding Union effort in preventing, responding to and fighting violence at all levels as well as in protecting and supporting all direct and indirect victims and survivors of violence, building on the five consecutive generations of the Daphne programme and strand9 . The Programme should support the achievement of the objectives of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women adopted in Istanbul on 11 May 2011, the implementation of the Commission Recommendation on developing and strengthening integrated child protection systems in the best interests of the child10 , which protects children from any form of violence, as well as contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which protects persons with disabilities against any form of exploitation, violence and abuse. | (18) All forms of Gender-based violence and violence against women, children, young persons and other groups at risk, such as LGBTIQ persons and persons with disabilities, including online and offline violence constitute a serious violation of fundamental rights and continue to persist throughout the Union, in all social and economic contexts. Violence against women and persons belonging to other groups at risk is a violation of human rights and a frontal attack on equality. Thus, preventing and addressing such violence is a societal imperative and contributes to tackling such discrimination as well as addressing the impacts of violence, including on health. At the same time, ensuring a discrimination-free society will also help address the root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, since they are intrinsically linked, while also promoting quality education to confront the misinformation which fuels discrimination. Preventing and addressing such violence requires sustained support for women's rights organisations and women's specialist services, which serve as frontline responders across Member States and possess the specialised expertise necessary to tackle the root causes and manifestations of gender-based violence Therefore, the Programme should continue the longstanding Union effort in preventing, responding to and fighting violence at all levels as well as in protecting and supporting all direct and indirect victims and survivors of violence, building on the five consecutive generations of the Daphne programme and strand9and relevant legislation, such as the Victims’ Rights Directive. The Programme should support the achievement of the objectives of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women adopted in Istanbul on 11 May 2011, the implementation of the Commission Recommendation on developing and strengthening integrated child protection systems in the best interests of the child10, the implementation of the EU Directive (EU 2024/1385 on combating violence against women and domestic violence, as well as contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which protects persons with disabilities against any form of exploitation, violence and abuse. It should also encourage the participation of European Member States and civil society in contributing to the international human rights agenda, notably via the UN and Council of Europe Treaty Bodies and Conventions and in the process of drafting an internationally legally binding instrument on the human rights of older persons. |
| 9 Three consecutive generations of the Daphne programme ( OJ L 34, 9.2.2000, p. 1; OJ L 143, 30.4.2004, p. 1; OJ L 173, 3.7.2007, p. 19–26), and the results of the Daphne strands of the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 62–72 ) and the CERV Programme (OJ L 156, 5.5.2021, p. 1–20). | 9 Three consecutive generations of the Daphne programme ( OJ L 34, 9.2.2000, p. 1; OJ L 143, 30.4.2004, p. 1; OJ L 173, 3.7.2007, p. 19–26), and the results of the Daphne strands of the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 62–72 ) and the CERV Programme (OJ L 156, 5.5.2021, p. 1–20). |
| 10 C(2024) 2680 final (OJ L, 2024/1238, 14.5.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reco/2024/1238/oj). | 10 C(2024) 2680 final (OJ L, 2024/1238, 14.5.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reco/2024/1238/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 488
Pernando Barrena Arza
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (18) Gender-based violence and violence against women, children, young persons and other groups at risk, such as LGBTIQ persons and persons with disabilities, constitute a serious violation of fundamental rights and continue to persist throughout the Union, in all social and economic contexts. Violence against women and persons belonging to other groups at risk is a violation of human rights and a frontal attack on equality. Thus, preventing and addressing such violence is a societal imperative and contributes to tackling such discrimination as well as addressing the impacts of violence, including on health. At the same time, ensuring a discrimination-free society will also help address the root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, since they are intrinsically linked. Therefore, the Programme should continue the longstanding Union effort in preventing, responding to and fighting violence at all levels as well as in protecting and supporting all direct and indirect victims and survivors of violence, building on the five consecutive generations of the Daphne programme and strand9 . The Programme should support the achievement of the objectives of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women adopted in Istanbul on 11 May 2011, the implementation of the Commission Recommendation on developing and strengthening integrated child protection systems in the best interests of the child10 , which protects children from any form of violence, as well as contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which protects persons with disabilities against any form of exploitation, violence and abuse. | (18) Gender-based violence and violence against women, children, young persons and other groups at risk, such as LGBTIQ persons, persons with disabilities, racialized people, migrants, undocumented persons, refugees and asylum seekers, as well as persons from disadvantaged backgrounds, constitute a serious violation of fundamental rights and continue to persist throughout the Union, in all social and economic contexts. Preventing and addressing such violence requires sustained, structural, long-term and adequately resourced financial support for women's rights organisations and women's specialist services, which serve as frontline responders across Member States and possess the specialised expertise necessary to tackle the root causes and manifestations of gender-based violence. Violence against women, children and persons belonging to other groups at risk is one of the most widespread violations of human rights and a frontal attack on equality. Thus, preventing and addressing such violence is a societal imperative and contributes to tackling such discrimination as well as addressing the impacts of violence, including on health. At the same time, ensuring a discrimination-free society will also help address the root causes of violence against groups in vulnerable situations, since they are intrinsically linked. Therefore, the Programme should continue and strengthen the longstanding Union effort in preventing, responding to and fighting violence at all levels as well as in protecting and supporting all direct and indirect victims and survivors of violence, building on the five consecutive generations of the Daphne programme and strand. The Programme should support the achievement of the objectives and the implementation of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women adopted in Istanbul on 11 May 2011, Directive (EU) 2024/1385 of the European Parliament and of the Council, the Commission’s Equality and Anti-Racism Strategies, the Recommendation on developing and strengthening integrated child protection systems in the best interests of the child, which protects children from any form of violence, as well as other relevant Union legislation, policies and recommendations. The Programme should also contribute to deliver the Union’s commitment taken as a Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which protects persons with disabilities against any form of exploitation, violence and abuse. |
| 9 Three consecutive generations of the Daphne programme ( OJ L 34, 9.2.2000, p. 1; OJ L 143, 30.4.2004, p. 1; OJ L 173, 3.7.2007, p. 19–26), and the results of the Daphne strands of the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 62–72 ) and the CERV Programme (OJ L 156, 5.5.2021, p. 1–20). | |
| 10 C(2024) 2680 final (OJ L, 2024/1238, 14.5.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reco/2024/1238/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 489
Ivaylo Valchev, Lara Magoni, Marco Squarta
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (18) Gender-based violence and violence against women, children, young persons and other groups at risk, such as LGBTIQ persons and persons with disabilities, constitute a serious violation of fundamental rights and continue to persist throughout the Union, in all social and economic contexts. Violence against women and persons belonging to other groups at risk is a violation of human rights and a frontal attack on equality. Thus, preventing and addressing such violence is a societal imperative and contributes to tackling such discrimination as well as addressing the impacts of violence, including on health. At the same time, ensuring a discrimination-free society will also help address the root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, since they are intrinsically linked. Therefore, the Programme should continue the longstanding Union effort in preventing, responding to and fighting violence at all levels as well as in protecting and supporting all direct and indirect victims and survivors of violence, building on the five consecutive generations of the Daphne programme and strand9 . The Programme should support the achievement of the objectives of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women adopted in Istanbul on 11 May 2011, the implementation of the Commission Recommendation on developing and strengthening integrated child protection systems in the best interests of the child10 , which protects children from any form of violence, as well as contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which protects persons with disabilities against any form of exploitation, violence and abuse. | (18) Violence against women, children, young persons and other vulnerable groups constitutes a serious violation of fundamental rights and continues to persist throughout the Union, in all social and economic contexts. Such violence is a violation of human rights and a frontal attack on equality. Thus, preventing and addressing such violence is a societal imperative. At the same time, ensuring a discrimination-free society will also help address the root causes of violence against vulnerable groups. Therefore, the Programme should continue the longstanding Union effort in preventing, responding to and fighting violence at all levels as well as in protecting and supporting all direct and indirect victims and survivors of violence, building on the five consecutive generations of the Daphne programme and strand9. The Programme should also provide for specific actions to combat violations of the fundamental rights of children and violence facilitated by new technologies, including the misuse of artificial intelligence for the commission of crimes against children. Interdisciplinary training for law enforcement officers, prosecutors and judges in that field should be supported. |
| 9 Three consecutive generations of the Daphne programme ( OJ L 34, 9.2.2000, p. 1; OJ L 143, 30.4.2004, p. 1; OJ L 173, 3.7.2007, p. 19–26), and the results of the Daphne strands of the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 62–72 ) and the CERV Programme (OJ L 156, 5.5.2021, p. 1–20). | 9 Three consecutive generations of the Daphne programme ( OJ L 34, 9.2.2000, p. 1; OJ L 143, 30.4.2004, p. 1; OJ L 173, 3.7.2007, p. 19–26), and the results of the Daphne strands of the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 62–72 ) and the CERV Programme (OJ L 156, 5.5.2021, p. 1–20). |
| 10 C(2024) 2680 final (OJ L, 2024/1238, 14.5.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reco/2024/1238/oj). |
Or. en
Justification
This amendment removes specific listing of identity-based categories (LGBTIQ+), replacing them with the broader and legally established concept of 'vulnerable groups', which is inclusive in itself. It also adds: crimes against children facilitated by AI and digital technologies, an area of growing concern fully consistent with the programme's stated objectives.
Amendment 490
Erik Kaliňák
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (18) Gender-based violence and violence against women, children, young persons and other groups at risk, such as LGBTIQ persons and persons with disabilities, constitute a serious violation of fundamental rights and continue to persist throughout the Union, in all social and economic contexts. Violence against women and persons belonging to other groups at risk is a violation of human rights and a frontal attack on equality. Thus, preventing and addressing such violence is a societal imperative and contributes to tackling such discrimination as well as addressing the impacts of violence, including on health. At the same time, ensuring a discrimination-free society will also help address the root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, since they are intrinsically linked. Therefore, the Programme should continue the longstanding Union effort in preventing, responding to and fighting violence at all levels as well as in protecting and supporting all direct and indirect victims and survivors of violence, building on the five consecutive generations of the Daphne programme and strand9. The Programme should support the achievement of the objectives of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women adopted in Istanbul on 11 May 2011, the implementation of the Commission Recommendation on developing and strengthening integrated child protection systems in the best interests of the child10, which protects children from any form of violence, as well as contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which protects persons with disabilities against any form of exploitation, violence and abuse. | (18) Violence against women, children, young persons, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable persons constitutes a serious violation of fundamental rights and continues to persist throughout the Union, in all social and economic contexts. Such violence constitutes a violation of human rights and requires effective preventive and protective measures. Thus, preventing and addressing such violence is a societal imperative and contributes to protecting victims and addressing the impacts of violence, including on health. Therefore, the Programme should continue the longstanding Union effort in preventing, responding to and fighting violence at all levels as well as in protecting and supporting all direct and indirect victims and survivors of violence, building on the five consecutive generations of the Daphne programme and strand9. The Programme should support the implementation of the Commission Recommendation on developing and strengthening integrated child protection systems in the best interests of the child10, which protects children from any form of violence, as well as contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which protects persons with disabilities against any form of exploitation, violence and abuse. |
| 9 Three consecutive generations of the Daphne programme ( OJ L 34, 9.2.2000, p. 1; OJ L 143, 30.4.2004, p. 1; OJ L 173, 3.7.2007, p. 19–26), and the results of the Daphne strands of the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 62–72 ) and the CERV Programme (OJ L 156, 5.5.2021, p. 1–20). | 9 Three consecutive generations of the Daphne programme (OJ L 34, 9.2.2000, p. 1; OJ L 143, 30.4.2004, p. 1; OJ L 173, 3.7.2007, p. 19-26), and the results of the Daphne strands of the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 62–72) and the CERV Programme (OJ L 156, 5.5.2021, p. 1-20). |
| 10 C(2024) 2680 final (OJ L, 2024/1238, 14.5.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reco/2024/1238/oj). | 10 C(2024) 2680 final (OJ L, 2024/1238, 14.5.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reco/2024/1238/oj). |
Or. sk
Justification
The AgoraEU programme should focus on supporting the protection of victims of violence and the prevention of violence, based on Union legal obligations and policies. The objectives of protecting women, children and other vulnerable persons can be pursued through existing Union law and relevant sectoral policies without explicit reference to a specific international convention. The proposed amendment does not change the scope of victim protection or the objectives of the program.
Amendment 491
François-Xavier Bellamy
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (18) Gender-based violence and violence against women, children, young persons and other groups at risk, such as LGBTIQ persons and persons with disabilities, constitute a serious violation of fundamental rights and continue to persist throughout the Union, in all social and economic contexts. Violence against women and persons belonging to other groups at risk is a violation of human rights and a frontal attack on equality. Thus, preventing and addressing such violence is a societal imperative and contributes to tackling such discrimination as well as addressing the impacts of violence, including on health. At the same time, ensuring a discrimination-free society will also help address the root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, since they are intrinsically linked. Therefore, the Programme should continue the longstanding Union effort in preventing, responding to and fighting violence at all levels as well as in protecting and supporting all direct and indirect victims and survivors of violence, building on the five consecutive generations of the Daphne programme and strand9 . The Programme should support the achievement of the objectives of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women adopted in Istanbul on 11 May 2011, the implementation of the Commission Recommendation on developing and strengthening integrated child protection systems in the best interests of the child10 , which protects children from any form of violence, as well as contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which protects persons with disabilities against any form of exploitation, violence and abuse. | (18) Gender-based violence and violence against women, children, young persons and other groups at risk, such as LGBTIQ persons and persons with disabilities, constitute a serious violation of fundamental rights and continue to persist throughout the Union, in all social and economic contexts. Violence against women and persons belonging to other groups at risk is a violation of human rights and a frontal attack on equality. Thus, preventing and addressing all forms of violence, including domestic violence, sexual violence, trafficking in human beings, stalking, and harmful traditional practices, such as female genital mutilation, as well as newly emerging forms of violence, such as cyber-bullying and online harassment is a societal imperative and contributes to tackling such discrimination as well as addressing the impacts of violence, including on health. At the same time, ensuring a discrimination-free society will also help address the root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, since they are intrinsically linked. Therefore, the Programme should continue the longstanding Union effort in preventing, responding to and fighting violence at all levels as well as in protecting and supporting all direct and indirect victims and survivors of violence, building on the five consecutive generations of the Daphne programme and strand9 . The Programme should support the achievement of the objectives of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women adopted in Istanbul on 11 May 2011, the implementation of the Commission Recommendation on developing and strengthening integrated child protection systems in the best interests of the child10 , which protects children from any form of violence, offline and online, as well as contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which protects persons with disabilities against any form of exploitation, violence and abuse. |
| 9 Three consecutive generations of the Daphne programme ( OJ L 34, 9.2.2000, p. 1; OJ L 143, 30.4.2004, p. 1; OJ L 173, 3.7.2007, p. 19–26), and the results of the Daphne strands of the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 62–72 ) and the CERV Programme (OJ L 156, 5.5.2021, p. 1–20). | 9 Three consecutive generations of the Daphne programme ( OJ L 34, 9.2.2000, p. 1; OJ L 143, 30.4.2004, p. 1; OJ L 173, 3.7.2007, p. 19–26), and the results of the Daphne strands of the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 62–72 ) and the CERV Programme (OJ L 156, 5.5.2021, p. 1–20). |
| 10 C(2024) 2680 final (OJ L, 2024/1238, 14.5.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reco/2024/1238/oj). | 10 C(2024) 2680 final (OJ L, 2024/1238, 14.5.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reco/2024/1238/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 492
Alessandro Zan
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (18) Gender-based violence and violence against women, children, young persons and other groups at risk, such as LGBTIQ persons and persons with disabilities, constitute a serious violation of fundamental rights and continue to persist throughout the Union, in all social and economic contexts. Violence against women and persons belonging to other groups at risk is a violation of human rights and a frontal attack on equality. Thus, preventing and addressing such violence is a societal imperative and contributes to tackling such discrimination as well as addressing the impacts of violence, including on health. At the same time, ensuring a discrimination-free society will also help address the root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, since they are intrinsically linked. Therefore, the Programme should continue the longstanding Union effort in preventing, responding to and fighting violence at all levels as well as in protecting and supporting all direct and indirect victims and survivors of violence, building on the five consecutive generations of the Daphne programme and strand9 . The Programme should support the achievement of the objectives of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women adopted in Istanbul on 11 May 2011, the implementation of the Commission Recommendation on developing and strengthening integrated child protection systems in the best interests of the child10 , which protects children from any form of violence, as well as contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which protects persons with disabilities against any form of exploitation, violence and abuse. | (18) All forms of online and offline gender-based violence and violence against women, children, young persons and other groups at risk, such as LGBTIQ+ persons and persons with disabilities, constitute a serious violation of fundamental rights and continue to persist throughout the Union, in all social and economic contexts. Violence against women and persons belonging to other groups at risk is a violation of human rights and a frontal attack on equality. Thus, preventing and addressing such violence is a societal imperative and contributes to tackling such discrimination as well as addressing the impacts of online and offline violence and hatred, including on health. At the same time, ensuring a discrimination-free society will also help address the root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, since they are intrinsically linked, while also promoting quality education to confront thr misinformation which fuels discrimination. Therefore, the Programme should continue the longstanding Union effort in preventing, responding to and fighting violence at all levels as well as in protecting and supporting all direct and indirect victims and survivors of violence, building on the five consecutive generations of the Daphne programme and strand9 . The Programme should support the achievement of the objectives of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women adopted in Istanbul on 11 May 2011, the implementation of the Commission Recommendation on developing and strengthening integrated child protection systems in the best interests of the child10 , which protects children from any form of violence, the EU Directive (EU) 2024/1385 on combating violence against women and domestic violence, as well as contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which protects persons with disabilities against any form of exploitation, violence and abuse. |
| 9 Three consecutive generations of the Daphne programme ( OJ L 34, 9.2.2000, p. 1; OJ L 143, 30.4.2004, p. 1; OJ L 173, 3.7.2007, p. 19–26), and the results of the Daphne strands of the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 62–72 ) and the CERV Programme (OJ L 156, 5.5.2021, p. 1–20). | 9 Three consecutive generations of the Daphne programme ( OJ L 34, 9.2.2000, p. 1; OJ L 143, 30.4.2004, p. 1; OJ L 173, 3.7.2007, p. 19–26), and the results of the Daphne strands of the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 62–72 ) and the CERV Programme (OJ L 156, 5.5.2021, p. 1–20). |
| 10 C(2024) 2680 final (OJ L, 2024/1238, 14.5.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reco/2024/1238/oj). | 10 C(2024) 2680 final (OJ L, 2024/1238, 14.5.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reco/2024/1238/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 493
Paolo Inselvini
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (18) Gender-based violence and violence against women, children, young persons and other groups at risk, such as LGBTIQ persons and persons with disabilities, constitute a serious violation of fundamental rights and continue to persist throughout the Union, in all social and economic contexts. Violence against women and persons belonging to other groups at risk is a violation of human rights and a frontal attack on equality. Thus, preventing and addressing such violence is a societal imperative and contributes to tackling such discrimination as well as addressing the impacts of violence, including on health. At the same time, ensuring a discrimination-free society will also help address the root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, since they are intrinsically linked. Therefore, the Programme should continue the longstanding Union effort in preventing, responding to and fighting violence at all levels as well as in protecting and supporting all direct and indirect victims and survivors of violence, building on the five consecutive generations of the Daphne programme and strand9. The Programme should support the achievement of the objectives of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women adopted in Istanbul on 11 May 2011, the implementation of the Commission Recommendation on developing and strengthening integrated child protection systems in the best interests of the child10, which protects children from any form of violence, as well as contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which protects persons with disabilities against any form of exploitation, violence and abuse. | (18) Violence against women, children, young persons, persons with disabilities and other particularly vulnerable individuals constitutes a serious violation of fundamental rights and continues to persist throughout the Union, in all social and economic contexts. Violence of that kind is a violation of human rights, an attack on the dignity of the person and a serious obstacle to full participation in social life. Thus, preventing and addressing such violence is a societal imperative and requires sustained efforts to combat its causes and address its consequences, including from a purely health-related, psychological and social perspective. Therefore, the Programme should continue the longstanding Union effort in preventing, responding to and fighting violence at all levels as well as in protecting and supporting all direct and indirect victims and survivors of violence, building on the considerable experience gained within the framework of the Daphne programme and strand. The Programme should support the achievement of the objectives of international instruments geared towards preventing and combating violence against every person, along with the implementation of the Commission Recommendation on developing and strengthening integrated child protection systems in the best interests of the child, with a view to protecting children from any form of violence. It should also contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, protecting persons with disabilities against any form of exploitation, violence and abuse. |
| 9 Three consecutive generations of the Daphne programme ( OJ L 34, 9.2.2000, p. 1; OJ L 143, 30.4.2004, p. 1; OJ L 173, 3.7.2007, p. 19–26), and the results of the Daphne strands of the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 62–72 ) and the CERV Programme (OJ L 156, 5.5.2021, p. 1–20). | |
| 10 C(2024) 2680 final (OJ L, 2024/1238, 14.5.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reco/2024/1238/oj). |
Or. it
Amendment 494
András László, Annamária Vicsek
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (18) Gender-based violence and violence against women, children, young persons and other groups at risk, such as LGBTIQ persons and persons with disabilities, constitute a serious violation of fundamental rights and continue to persist throughout the Union, in all social and economic contexts. Violence against women and persons belonging to other groups at risk is a violation of human rights and a frontal attack on equality. Thus, preventing and addressing such violence is a societal imperative and contributes to tackling such discrimination as well as addressing the impacts of violence, including on health. At the same time, ensuring a discrimination-free society will also help address the root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, since they are intrinsically linked. Therefore, the Programme should continue the longstanding Union effort in preventing, responding to and fighting violence at all levels as well as in protecting and supporting all direct and indirect victims and survivors of violence, building on the five consecutive generations of the Daphne programme and strand9 . The Programme should support the achievement of the objectives of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women adopted in Istanbul on 11 May 2011, the implementation of the Commission Recommendation on developing and strengthening integrated child protection systems in the best interests of the child10 , which protects children from any form of violence, as well as contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which protects persons with disabilities against any form of exploitation, violence and abuse. | (18) Violence against women, children, young persons and other groups at risk constitute a serious violation of fundamental rights and continue to persist throughout the Union, in all social and economic contexts. Violence against women and persons belonging to other groups at risk is a violation of human rights and a frontal attack on equality. Thus, preventing and addressing such violence is a societal imperative and contributes to tackling such discrimination as well as addressing the impacts of violence, including on health. At the same time, ensuring a discrimination-free society, and returning illegal immigrants will also help address the root causes of violence. Therefore, the Programme should continue the longstanding Union effort in preventing, responding to and fighting violence at all levels as well as in protecting and supporting all direct and indirect victims and survivors of violence, building on the five consecutive generations of the Daphne programme and strand9 . The Programme should support the implementation of the Commission Recommendation on developing and strengthening integrated child protection systems in the best interests of the child10 , which protects children from any form of violence, as well as contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which protects persons with disabilities against any form of exploitation, violence and abuse. |
| 9 Three consecutive generations of the Daphne programme ( OJ L 34, 9.2.2000, p. 1; OJ L 143, 30.4.2004, p. 1; OJ L 173, 3.7.2007, p. 19–26), and the results of the Daphne strands of the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 62–72 ) and the CERV Programme (OJ L 156, 5.5.2021, p. 1–20). | 9 Three consecutive generations of the Daphne programme ( OJ L 34, 9.2.2000, p. 1; OJ L 143, 30.4.2004, p. 1; OJ L 173, 3.7.2007, p. 19–26), and the results of the Daphne strands of the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 62–72 ) and the CERV Programme (OJ L 156, 5.5.2021, p. 1–20). |
| 10 C(2024) 2680 final (OJ L, 2024/1238, 14.5.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reco/2024/1238/oj). | 10 C(2024) 2680 final (OJ L, 2024/1238, 14.5.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reco/2024/1238/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 495
Loránt Vincze
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (18) Gender-based violence and violence against women, children, young persons and other groups at risk, such as LGBTIQ persons and persons with disabilities, constitute a serious violation of fundamental rights and continue to persist throughout the Union, in all social and economic contexts. Violence against women and persons belonging to other groups at risk is a violation of human rights and a frontal attack on equality. Thus, preventing and addressing such violence is a societal imperative and contributes to tackling such discrimination as well as addressing the impacts of violence, including on health. At the same time, ensuring a discrimination-free society will also help address the root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, since they are intrinsically linked. Therefore, the Programme should continue the longstanding Union effort in preventing, responding to and fighting violence at all levels as well as in protecting and supporting all direct and indirect victims and survivors of violence, building on the five consecutive generations of the Daphne programme and strand9 . The Programme should support the achievement of the objectives of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women adopted in Istanbul on 11 May 2011, the implementation of the Commission Recommendation on developing and strengthening integrated child protection systems in the best interests of the child10 , which protects children from any form of violence, as well as contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which protects persons with disabilities against any form of exploitation, violence and abuse. | (18) Gender-based violence and violence against women, children, young persons and other groups at risk, such as LGBTIQ persons and persons with disabilities, constitute a serious violation of fundamental rights and continue to persist throughout the Union, in all social and economic contexts. Violence against women and persons belonging to other groups at risk is a violation of human rights and a frontal attack on equality. Hatred, intolerance, and hate speech targeting persons belonging to minorities are fundamentally incompatible with European values. Thus, preventing and addressing such violence is a societal imperative and contributes to tackling such discrimination as well as addressing the impacts of violence, including on health. At the same time, ensuring a discrimination-free society will also help address the root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, since they are intrinsically linked. Therefore, the Programme should continue the longstanding Union effort in preventing, responding to and fighting violence at all levels as well as in protecting and supporting all direct and indirect victims and survivors of violence, building on the five consecutive generations of the Daphne programme and strand9 . The Programme should support the achievement of the objectives of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women adopted in Istanbul on 11 May 2011, the implementation of the Commission Recommendation on developing and strengthening integrated child protection systems in the best interests of the child10 , which protects children from any form of violence, as well as contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which protects persons with disabilities against any form of exploitation, violence and abuse. |
| 9 Three consecutive generations of the Daphne programme ( OJ L 34, 9.2.2000, p. 1; OJ L 143, 30.4.2004, p. 1; OJ L 173, 3.7.2007, p. 19–26), and the results of the Daphne strands of the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 62–72 ) and the CERV Programme (OJ L 156, 5.5.2021, p. 1–20). | 9 Three consecutive generations of the Daphne programme ( OJ L 34, 9.2.2000, p. 1; OJ L 143, 30.4.2004, p. 1; OJ L 173, 3.7.2007, p. 19–26), and the results of the Daphne strands of the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 62–72 ) and the CERV Programme (OJ L 156, 5.5.2021, p. 1–20). |
| 10 C(2024) 2680 final (OJ L, 2024/1238, 14.5.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reco/2024/1238/oj). | 10 C(2024) 2680 final (OJ L, 2024/1238, 14.5.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reco/2024/1238/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 496
Milan Uhrík
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (18) Gender-based violence and violence against women, children, young persons and other groups at risk, such as LGBTIQ persons and persons with disabilities, constitute a serious violation of fundamental rights and continue to persist throughout the Union, in all social and economic contexts. Violence against women and persons belonging to other groups at risk is a violation of human rights and a frontal attack on equality. Thus, preventing and addressing such violence is a societal imperative and contributes to tackling such discrimination as well as addressing the impacts of violence, including on health. At the same time, ensuring a discrimination-free society will also help address the root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, since they are intrinsically linked. Therefore, the Programme should continue the longstanding Union effort in preventing, responding to and fighting violence at all levels as well as in protecting and supporting all direct and indirect victims and survivors of violence, building on the five consecutive generations of the Daphne programme and strand9 . The Programme should support the achievement of the objectives of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women adopted in Istanbul on 11 May 2011, the implementation of the Commission Recommendation on developing and strengthening integrated child protection systems in the best interests of the child10 , which protects children from any form of violence, as well as contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which protects persons with disabilities against any form of exploitation, violence and abuse. | (18) Gender-based violence and violence against women, children, young persons and other groups at risk, for example persons with disabilities, constitute a serious violation of fundamental rights and continue to persist throughout the Union, in all social and economic contexts. Violence against women and persons belonging to other groups at risk is a violation of human rights and a frontal attack on equality. Thus, preventing and addressing such violence is a societal imperative and contributes to tackling such discrimination as well as addressing the impacts of violence, including on health. At the same time, ensuring a discrimination-free society will also help address the root causes of violence against vulnerable groups, since they are intrinsically linked. Therefore, the Programme should continue the longstanding Union effort in preventing, responding to and fighting violence at all levels as well as in protecting and supporting all direct and indirect victims and survivors of violence, building on the five consecutive generations of the Daphne programme and strand9 . The Programme should support the achievement of the objectives of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women adopted in Istanbul on 11 May 2011, the implementation of the Commission Recommendation on developing and strengthening integrated child protection systems in the best interests of the child10 , which protects children from any form of violence, as well as contribute to enabling the Union to deliver on the commitment taken as Party to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which protects persons with disabilities against any form of exploitation, violence and abuse. |
| 9 Three consecutive generations of the Daphne programme ( OJ L 34, 9.2.2000, p. 1; OJ L 143, 30.4.2004, p. 1; OJ L 173, 3.7.2007, p. 19–26), and the results of the Daphne strands of the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 62–72 ) and the CERV Programme (OJ L 156, 5.5.2021, p. 1–20). | 9 Three consecutive generations of the Daphne programme ( OJ L 34, 9.2.2000, p. 1; OJ L 143, 30.4.2004, p. 1; OJ L 173, 3.7.2007, p. 19–26), and the results of the Daphne strands of the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 62–72 ) and the CERV Programme (OJ L 156, 5.5.2021, p. 1–20). |
| 10 C(2024) 2680 final (OJ L, 2024/1238, 14.5.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reco/2024/1238/oj). | 10 C(2024) 2680 final (OJ L, 2024/1238, 14.5.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reco/2024/1238/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 497
Diana Riba i Giner, Hannah Neumann
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (18a) (18c) While the Union has guidelines and funding allocated to support human rights defenders from outside the Union, nothing similar exists for civil society actors such as human rights defenders operating within the Union. Civic space is increasingly subject to a multitude of tactics and threats from various state and non-state actors, including acts of transnational repression, such as intimidation, threats, including threats against family members, attacks, harassment, including online and legal harassment, digital censorship and surveillance, smear campaigns, in-absentia trials, barriers on access to funding and banking services, criminalisation of activism and journalistic activities,attacks by organised crime, restrictions on the rights to peaceful assembly and association. The establishment of a holistic and independent European Union Rapid Response Facility comprising a Union early warning system, including data collection on risks and cases, and an emergency response mechanism encompassing protection actions at both Union and national levels, and longer-term stabilisation and support is essential to protect and promote civic space resilience and democracy. Such a European Union Rapid Response Facility should be established building on the principles and models successfully employed under the European Union Human Rights Defenders Mechanism and under the Media Freedom Rapid Response, while taking into account and catering to the particularities and specific challenges of beneficiaries operating within the territory of the Union. Beneficiaries of the European Union Rapid Response Facility should be civic space actors under threat, including by foreign regimes and their proxies inside the Union, because of their work on fundamental rights, paying special attention to human rights defenders and civil society organisations. |
Or. en
Amendment 498
Pernando Barrena Arza
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (18a) In view of the persistently alarming number of victims of gender-based violence, it is important to continue funding actions to prevent and combat all forms of gender-based violence with an earmarked budget allocation under the Daphne strand. In particular, the Daphne strand should support primary, secondary and tertiary prevention actions, such as awareness-raising activities, education programmes that tackle gender norms, including comprehensive sexuality and consent education, the provision of support services to victims and the actions of civil society organisations working on the ground, as well as actions addressing all forms of gender based violence, including but not limited to domestic violence, economic violence, sexual violence, trafficking in human beings, all forms of harmful practices, including female and intersex genital mutilation, all forms of obstetric and gynaecological violence, as well as cyber violence, including cyber-bullying, non-consensual sharing of intimate or manipulated material, stalking and online harassment, and all other emerging forms of gender-based violence. The Programme should also pay particular attention to marginalised groups and ensure an intersectional perspective. |
Or. en
Amendment 499
Alice Kuhnke, Emma Rafowicz
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (18a) In view of the persistently alarming number of victims of gender-based violence, it is important to continue funding actions to prevent and combat all forms of gender-based violence with an independent and non-transferable budget allocation under the Daphne strand. In particular, the Daphne strand should support prevention actions, such as awareness-raising activities, the provision of support services to victims and the actions of civil society organisations working on the ground, as well as actions addressing all forms of gender based violence, including domestic violence, sexual violence, trafficking in human beings and harmful practices, such as female genital mutilation, as well as online violence, such as cyber-bullying, non-consensual sharing of intimate material, stalking and online harassment. The Programme should also pay particular attention to marginalised groups and ensure an intersectional perspective. |
Or. en
Amendment 500
Erik Kaliňák
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (18a) All activities aimed at children respect the primary right of parents to ensure the upbringing and education of their children in accordance with their own philosophical, religious and moral beliefs. |
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Amendment 501
Pernando Barrena Arza
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 b (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (18b) While the Union has guidelines and funding allocated to support human rights defenders from outside the Union, nothing similar exists for civil society actors such as human rights defenders operating within the Union. Civic space is increasingly subject to a multitude of tactics such as intimidation, threats, attacks, harassment, including online and legal harassment, digital censorship, smear campaigns, barriers on access to funding, criminalisation of activism and journalistic activities, and restrictions on the rights to peaceful assembly and association. The establishment of a holistic and independent EU Protection Mechanism of Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) and Civil Society comprising a Union early warning system and an emergency response mechanism encompassing protection actions at both Union and national levels is essential to protect and promote civic space resilience and democracy. Such a mechanism should be established building on the principles and models successfully employed under the European Union Human Rights Defenders Mechanism and under the Media Freedom Rapid Response, while taking into account and catering to the particularities and specific challenges of beneficiaries operating within the territory of the Union. Beneficiaries of the EU Protection Mechanism of Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) and Civil Society should be civic space actors under threat because of their work on fundamental rights, paying special attention to human rights defenders and civil society organisations. |
Or. en
Amendment 502
Alice Kuhnke, Emma Rafowicz
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 b (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (18b) While the Union has guidelines and funding allocated to support human rights defenders from outside the Union, nothing similar exists for civic space actors such as human rights defenders operating within the Union. Civic space is increasingly subject to a multitude of tactics such as intimidation, threats, attacks, harassment, including online and legal harassment, digital censorship, smear campaigns, barriers on access to funding, criminalisation of activism and journalistic activities, and restrictions on the rights to peaceful assembly and association. The establishment of a holistic and independent European Union Rapid Response Facility comprising a Union early warning system and an emergency response mechanism encompassing protection actions at both Union and national levels is essential to protect and promote civic space resilience and democracy. Such a European Union Rapid Response Facility should be established building on the principles and models successfully employed under the European Union Human Rights Defenders Mechanism and under the Media Freedom Rapid Response, while taking into account and catering to the particularities and specific challenges of beneficiaries operating within the territory of the Union. Beneficiaries of the European Union Rapid Response Facility should be civic space actors under threat because of their work on fundamental rights, paying special attention to human rights defenders and civil society organisations. |
Or. en
Amendment 503
Sebastian Tynkkynen
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (19) In accordance with Union acquis on equal treatment, the Member States have set up independent bodies for the promotion of equal treatment (‘equality bodies’), which play a key role in promoting equality and ensuring the effective application of equal treatment legislation. Further, the Programme should support the European Network of Equality Bodies (Equinet) composed of the national equality bodies as provided for by Council Directive (EU) 2024/149911and Directive (EU) 2024/1500 of the European Parliament and of the Council12, since Equinet is the only entity which ensures coordination of activities between equality bodies. This is of key importance for the effective implementation of Union anti-discrimination law in the Member States. | deleted |
| 11 Council Directive (EU) 2024/1499 of 7 May 2024 on standards for equality bodies in the field of equal treatment between persons irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, equal treatment in matters of employment and occupation between persons irrespective of their religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation, equal treatment between women and men in matters of social security and in the access to and supply of goods and services, and amending Directives 2000/43/EC and 2004/113/EC (OJ L, 2024/1499, 29.5.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2024/1499/oj). | |
| 12 Directive (EU) 2024/1500 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 May 2024 on standards for equality bodies in the field of equal treatment and equal opportunities between women and men in matters of employment and occupation, and amending Directives 2006/54/EC and 2010/41/EU (OJ L, 2024/1500, 29.5.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2024/1500/oj). |
Or. fi
Amendment 504
Catherine Griset, Fabrice Leggeri, Antonín Staněk, Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (19) In accordance with Union acquis on equal treatment, the Member States have set up independent bodies for the promotion of equal treatment (‘equality bodies’), which play a key role in promoting equality and ensuring the effective application of equal treatment legislation. Further, the Programme should support the European Network of Equality Bodies (Equinet) composed of the national equality bodies as provided for by Council Directive (EU) 2024/149911and Directive (EU) 2024/1500 of the European Parliament and of the Council12, since Equinet is the only entity which ensures coordination of activities between equality bodies. This is of key importance for the effective implementation of Union anti-discrimination law in the Member States. | (19) In accordance with Union acquis on equal treatment, the Member States have set up independent bodies for the promotion of equal treatment (‘equality bodies’), which play a key role in promoting equality and ensuring the effective application of equal treatment legislation. |
| 11 Council Directive (EU) 2024/1499 of 7 May 2024 on standards for equality bodies in the field of equal treatment between persons irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, equal treatment in matters of employment and occupation between persons irrespective of their religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation, equal treatment between women and men in matters of social security and in the access to and supply of goods and services, and amending Directives 2000/43/EC and 2004/113/EC (OJ L, 2024/1499, 29.5.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2024/1499/oj). | |
| 12 Directive (EU) 2024/1500 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 May 2024 on standards for equality bodies in the field of equal treatment and equal opportunities between women and men in matters of employment and occupation, and amending Directives 2006/54/EC and 2010/41/EU (OJ L, 2024/1500, 29.5.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2024/1500/oj). |
Or. fr
Amendment 505
Erik Kaliňák
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (19) In accordance with Union acquis on equal treatment, the Member States have set up independent bodies for the promotion of equal treatment (‘equality bodies’), which play a key role in promoting equality and ensuring the effective application of equal treatment legislation. Further, the Programme should support the European Network of Equality Bodies (Equinet) composed of the national equality bodies as provided for by Council Directive (EU) 2024/149911and Directive (EU) 2024/1500 of the European Parliament and of the Council12, since Equinet is the only entity which ensures coordination of activities between equality bodies. This is of key importance for the effective implementation of Union anti-discrimination law in the Member States. | (19) In accordance with Union acquis on equal treatment, the Member States have set up independent bodies for the promotion of equal treatment (‘equality bodies’), which play a key role in promoting equality and ensuring the effective application of equal treatment legislation. The Programme should support cooperation, the exchange of experience and best practices between equality bodies in the Member States, since such cooperation contributes to the effective implementation of Union anti-discrimination law. |
| 11 Council Directive (EU) 2024/1499 of 7 May 2024 on standards for equality bodies in the field of equal treatment between persons irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, equal treatment in matters of employment and occupation between persons irrespective of their religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation, equal treatment between women and men in matters of social security and in the access to and supply of goods and services, and amending Directives 2000/43/EC and 2004/113/EC (OJ L, 2024/1499, 29.5.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2024/1499/oj). | |
| 12 Directive (EU) 2024/1500 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 May 2024 on standards for equality bodies in the field of equal treatment and equal opportunities between women and men in matters of employment and occupation, and amending Directives 2006/54/EC and 2010/41/EU (OJ L, 2024/1500, 29.5.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2024/1500/oj). |
Or. sk
Justification
The Programme should support cooperation between competent national authorities in the Member States without specifically favouring any particular organisation or network in the basic act. The aim of the programme is to strengthen the exchange of experience and the effective implementation of Union law, while the way in which this cooperation is organised should remain open and flexible.
Amendment 506
Alice Kuhnke, Emma Rafowicz
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (19a) Strong, effective and independent national human rights institutions (‘NHRIs’) are critical for the enforcement of individuals’ rights in practice. They play a key role in monitoring the application, implementation and promotion of the Charter on the ground, providing information and support to victims of fundamental rights violations, cooperating with the national institutions to improve their use and awareness of the Charter, and in ensuring that EU funded programmes are designed and implemented in compliance with the Charter, as laid down in the EU 2020-2030 Strategy to strengthen the application of the Charter of Fundamental Rights in the EU. The European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI) coordinate NHRIs work and assist Member States in establishing and promoting Paris principles’ complaint A-status NHRIs. Therefore, the Programme should also support the work of the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI) and independent national human rights institutions. |
Or. en
Amendment 507
Catherine Griset, Fabrice Leggeri, Antonín Staněk, Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Annamária Vicsek
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (20) Citizens throughout the Union, many of whom regularly or at least occasionally travel to, live, study, work or volunteer in another Member State, should feel able to enjoy and exercise their citizenship rights and to place their trust in equal access, full enforceability and protection of their rights without any discrimination, no matter where in the Union they happen to be. Citizens should be more aware of their rights deriving from citizenship of the Union, namely their right to move and reside freely in the Union, their voting rights when residing in another Member State, their right to petition the European Parliament in any of the official languages, their right to submit citizens' initiatives and their right to lodge complaints with the European ombudsman against institutional maladministration. | (20) Citizens throughout the Union, many of whom regularly or at least occasionally travel to, live, study, work or volunteer in another Member State, should feel able to enjoy and exercise their citizenship rights and to place their trust in equal access, full enforceability and protection of their rights without any discrimination, no matter where in the Union they happen to be, ensuring full respect for the principle of subsidiarity and the competences of the Member States. Citizens should be more aware of their rights deriving from citizenship of the Union, namely their right to move and reside freely in the Union, their voting rights when residing in another Member State, their right to petition the European Parliament in any of the official languages, their right to submit citizens' initiatives and their right to lodge complaints with the European ombudsman against institutional maladministration. |
Or. fr
Amendment 508
Annamária Vicsek, András László
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (20) Citizens throughout the Union, many of whom regularly or at least occasionally travel to, live, study, work or volunteer in another Member State, should feel able to enjoy and exercise their citizenship rights and to place their trust in equal access, full enforceability and protection of their rights without any discrimination, no matter where in the Union they happen to be. Citizens should be more aware of their rights deriving from citizenship of the Union, namely their right to move and reside freely in the Union, their voting rights when residing in another Member State, their right to petition the European Parliament in any of the official languages, their right to submit citizens' initiatives and their right to lodge complaints with the European ombudsman against institutional maladministration. | (20) Citizens throughout the Union, many of whom regularly or at least occasionally travel to, live, study, work or volunteer in another Member State, should feel able to enjoy and exercise their citizenship rights and to place their trust in equal access, full enforceability and protection of their rights without any discrimination, no matter where in the Union they happen to be. Citizens should be more aware of their rights deriving from citizenship of the Union, namely their right to move and reside freely in the Union, their voting rights when residing in another Member State, their right to petition the European Parliament in any of the official languages and officially recognised sign languages of Member States, their right to submit citizens' initiatives and their right to lodge complaints with the European ombudsman against institutional maladministration. |
Or. en
Amendment 509
Sebastian Tynkkynen
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (20) Citizens throughout the Union, many of whom regularly or at least occasionally travel to, live, study, work or volunteer in another Member State, should feel able to enjoy and exercise their citizenship rights and to place their trust in equal access, full enforceability and protection of their rights without any discrimination, no matter where in the Union they happen to be. Citizens should be more aware of their rights deriving from citizenship of the Union, namely their right to move and reside freely in the Union, their voting rights when residing in another Member State, their right to petition the European Parliament in any of the official languages, their right to submit citizens' initiatives and their right to lodge complaints with the European ombudsman against institutional maladministration. | (20) Citizens of the EU Member States throughout the Union, many of whom regularly or at least occasionally travel to, live, study, work or volunteer in another Member State, should feel able to enjoy and exercise their citizenship rights and to place their trust in equal access, full enforceability and protection of their rights without any discrimination, no matter where in the Union they happen to be. Citizens should be more aware of their rights deriving from citizenship of the Union, namely their right to move and reside freely in the Union, their voting rights when residing in another Member State, their right to petition the European Parliament in any of the official languages, their right to submit citizens' initiatives and their right to lodge complaints with the European ombudsman against institutional maladministration. |
Or. fi
Amendment 510
Krzysztof Śmiszek, Matjaž Nemec, Maria Grapini, Katarina Barley, Birgit Sippel, Csaba Molnár, José Cepeda, Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (20a) Voluntary work constitutes an important contribution to the achievement of the objectives of the Programme, particularly in the fields of civic participation, democracy, equality and community engagement. The Programme should recognise the value of voluntary work and allow it to be considered as eligible co-financing in accordance with the Financial Regulation and applicable simplified cost options. |
Or. en
Amendment 511
Catherine Griset, Fabrice Leggeri, Antonín Staněk, Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (21) Encouraging citizens to play a more active role in democracy at Union level will strengthen European civil society and foster the development of a European identity. Civil society therefore needs to be supported in promoting, safeguarding and raising awareness of Union values and in contributing to the effective enjoyment of rights under Union law. When Union citizens participate in the democratic life of the Union, they contribute to making a reality representative democracy, a principle on which the functioning of the Union is founded and which gives concrete expression to the value of democracy enshrined in Article 2 TEU. | (21) Encouraging citizens to play a more active role in democracy at Union level would contribute to making a reality representative democracy, a principle on which the functioning of the Union is founded and which gives concrete expression to the value of democracy enshrined in Article 2 TEU. |
Or. fr
Amendment 512
Krzysztof Śmiszek, Matjaž Nemec, Maria Grapini, Katarina Barley, Csaba Molnár, José Cepeda, Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (21) Encouraging citizens to play a more active role in democracy at Union level will strengthen European civil society and foster the development of a European identity. Civil society therefore needs to be supported in promoting, safeguarding and raising awareness of Union values and in contributing to the effective enjoyment of rights under Union law. When Union citizens participate in the democratic life of the Union, they contribute to making a reality representative democracy, a principle on which the functioning of the Union is founded and which gives concrete expression to the value of democracy enshrined in Article 2 TEU. | (21) Ensuring that any citizen of the Union, and any natural or legal person residing or having its registered office in a Member States play a more active role in strengthening democracy at Union level will promote civic participation in policy-making, strengthen European civil society and foster the development of a European identity. Facilitating their engagement by the implementation of citizenship education that includes volunteering opportunities in a lifelong learning manner is crucial. Civil society therefore needs to be supported in promoting, safeguarding, monitoring and raising awareness of Union values and in contributing to the effective enjoyment of rights under Union law. When Union citizens participate and engage in the democratic life of the Union, they contribute to making a reality representative and participatory democracy, a principle on which the functioning of the Union is founded and which gives concrete expression to the value of democracy enshrined in Article 2 TEU. |
Or. en
Amendment 513
Sebastian Tynkkynen
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (21) Encouraging citizens to play a more active role in democracy at Union level will strengthen European civil society and foster the development of a European identity. Civil society therefore needs to be supported in promoting, safeguarding and raising awareness of Union values and in contributing to the effective enjoyment of rights under Union law. When Union citizens participate in the democratic life of the Union, they contribute to making a reality representative democracy, a principle on which the functioning of the Union is founded and which gives concrete expression to the value of democracy enshrined in Article 2 TEU. | (21) Encouraging citizens to play a more active role in democracy at Union level will strengthen European civil society. When Union citizens participate in the democratic life of the Union, they contribute to making a reality representative democracy, a principle on which the functioning of the Union is founded and which gives concrete expression to the value of democracy enshrined in Article 2 TEU. |
Or. fi
Amendment 514
András László, Annamária Vicsek
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (21) Encouraging citizens to play a more active role in democracy at Union level will strengthen European civil society and foster the development of a European identity. Civil society therefore needs to be supported in promoting, safeguarding and raising awareness of Union values and in contributing to the effective enjoyment of rights under Union law. When Union citizens participate in the democratic life of the Union, they contribute to making a reality representative democracy, a principle on which the functioning of the Union is founded and which gives concrete expression to the value of democracy enshrined in Article 2 TEU. | (21) In accordance with Articles 10 and 11 TEU and Articles 20, 21, 24 and 25 TFEU, the Union shall encourage citizens’ participation in democratic life while fully respecting the constitutional identity, democratic traditions and competences of the Member States. The Programme should support informed participation in democratic processes and facilitate citizens’ awareness and exercise of the rights deriving from Union citizenship. |
Or. en
Amendment 515
Diana Riba i Giner
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (21) Encouraging citizens to play a more active role in democracy at Union level will strengthen European civil society and foster the development of a European identity. Civil society therefore needs to be supported in promoting, safeguarding and raising awareness of Union values and in contributing to the effective enjoyment of rights under Union law. When Union citizens participate in the democratic life of the Union, they contribute to making a reality representative democracy, a principle on which the functioning of the Union is founded and which gives concrete expression to the value of democracy enshrined in Article 2 TEU. | (21) Ensuring citizens play a more active role in strengthening democracy at Union level will promote civic participation in policy-making, strengthen European civil society and foster the development of a European identity. Civil society therefore needs to be supported in promoting, safeguarding and raising awareness of Union values and in contributing to the effective enjoyment of rights under Union law. When Union citizens participate in the democratic life of the Union in their languages, including sign languages, they contribute to making a reality representative democracy, a principle on which the functioning of the Union is founded and which gives concrete expression to the value of democracy enshrined in Article 2 TEU. |
Or. en
Amendment 516
François-Xavier Bellamy
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (21) Encouraging citizens to play a more active role in democracy at Union level will strengthen European civil society and foster the development of a European identity. Civil society therefore needs to be supported in promoting, safeguarding and raising awareness of Union values and in contributing to the effective enjoyment of rights under Union law. When Union citizens participate in the democratic life of the Union, they contribute to making a reality representative democracy, a principle on which the functioning of the Union is founded and which gives concrete expression to the value of democracy enshrined in Article 2 TEU. | (21) Encouraging citizens to play a more active role in democracy at Union level will strengthen European civil society and foster recognition of shared European heritage. Civil society therefore needs to be supported in promoting, safeguarding and raising awareness of Union values and in contributing to the effective enjoyment of rights under Union law. When Union citizens participate in the democratic life of the Union, they contribute to making a reality representative democracy, a principle on which the functioning of the Union is founded and which gives concrete expression to the value of democracy enshrined in Article 2 TEU. |
Or. en
Amendment 517
Pernando Barrena Arza
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (21) Encouraging citizens to play a more active role in democracy at Union level will strengthen European civil society and foster the development of a European identity. Civil society therefore needs to be supported in promoting, safeguarding and raising awareness of Union values and in contributing to the effective enjoyment of rights under Union law. When Union citizens participate in the democratic life of the Union, they contribute to making a reality representative democracy, a principle on which the functioning of the Union is founded and which gives concrete expression to the value of democracy enshrined in Article 2 TEU. | (21) Encouraging citizens to play a more active role in democracy at Union level will strengthen European civil society. Civil society therefore needs to be supported in promoting, safeguarding and raising awareness of Union values enshrined in Article 2 TEU and in contributing to the effective enjoyment of rights under Union law. When Union citizens participate in the democratic life of the Union, they contribute to making a reality representative democracy, a principle on which the functioning of the Union is founded and which gives concrete expression to the value of democracy enshrined in Article 2 TEU. |
Or. en
Amendment 518
Erik Kaliňák
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (21) Encouraging citizens to play a more active role in democracy at Union level will strengthen European civil society and foster the development of a European identity. Civil society therefore needs to be supported in promoting, safeguarding and raising awareness of Union values and in contributing to the effective enjoyment of rights under Union law. When Union citizens participate in the democratic life of the Union, they contribute to making a reality representative democracy, a principle on which the functioning of the Union is founded and which gives concrete expression to the value of democracy enshrined in Article 2 TEU. | (21) Encouraging citizens to play a more active role in democracy at Union level will strengthen civic engagement and participation in public life. It is therefore necessary to support activities focussed on raising awareness of citizens of their rights and obligations arising out of Union law and support of their participation in democratic processes. When Union citizens participate in the democratic life of the Union, they contribute to making a reality representative democracy, a principle on which the functioning of the Union is founded and which gives concrete expression to the value of democracy enshrined in Article 2 TEU. |
Or. sk
Justification
The Programme should promote citizens’ participation in democratic life and awareness of rights deriving from Union law. Funding should not be tied to the support of specific ideological or identity goals or to the special status of selected civil society organisations. The proposed text maintains support for democratic participation of citizens and respects the principle of representative democracy enshrined in the Treaties, while focusing on the specific and measurable objectives of the programme.
Amendment 519
François-Xavier Bellamy
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (21a) The Programme should contribute to promoting a common European culture and to preserving shared civilisation, as well as to reaffirming and transmitting cultural, intellectual, artistic and spiritual heritage that links the nations of Europe and supports the Union values set out in Article 2 TEU. |
Or. en
Amendment 520
Sebastian Tynkkynen
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (22) In order to bring the Union closer to its citizens and to foster democratic participation, a variety of actions and coordinated efforts are necessary. European citizenship and European identity should be developed and advanced by encouraging citizens’ understanding of the policy-making process, and by promoting civic engagement in the actions of the Union. Remembrance activities and critical reflection on Europe’s historical memory are necessary to make citizens aware of the common history, and to lay the foundation for a common future and shared values. Furthermore, supporting civil society organisations at local, regional, national and transnational level in the areas covered by the Programme will contribute to increasing citizens’ engagement in society and ultimately to their active involvement in the democratic life of the Union. At the same time, supporting activities that promote mutual understanding, intercultural dialogue, cultural and linguistic diversity, social inclusion and respect for others fosters a sense of belonging to the Union and of a common citizenship under a European identity, based on a shared understanding of our common European values, culture, history and heritage. | (22) In order to bring the Union closer to its citizens and to foster democratic participation, a variety of actions and coordinated efforts are necessary. European democracy should be developed and advanced by encouraging citizens’ understanding of the policy-making process, and by promoting civic engagement in the actions of the Union. |
Or. fi
Amendment 521
Catherine Griset, Fabrice Leggeri, Antonín Staněk, Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (22) In order to bring the Union closer to its citizens and to foster democratic participation, a variety of actions and coordinated efforts are necessary. European citizenship and European identity should be developed and advanced by encouraging citizens’ understanding of the policy-making process, and by promoting civic engagement in the actions of the Union. Remembrance activities and critical reflection on Europe’s historical memory are necessary to make citizens aware of the common history, and to lay the foundation for a common future and shared values. Furthermore, supporting civil society organisations at local, regional, national and transnational level in the areas covered by the Programme will contribute to increasing citizens’ engagement in society and ultimately to their active involvement in the democratic life of the Union. At the same time, supporting activities that promote mutual understanding, intercultural dialogue, cultural and linguistic diversity, social inclusion and respect for others fosters a sense of belonging to the Union and of a common citizenship under a European identity, based on a shared understanding of our common European values, culture, history and heritage. | (22) In order to bring the Union closer to its citizens and to foster democratic participation, a variety of actions and coordinated efforts are necessary. Promotion of Europe’s historical memory is necessary to make citizens aware of the common history, and to clearly establish the unique nature of European civilisation and foster a shared understanding of our common European values, culture, history and heritage. |
Or. fr
Amendment 522
András László, Annamária Vicsek
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (22) In order to bring the Union closer to its citizens and to foster democratic participation, a variety of actions and coordinated efforts are necessary. European citizenship and European identity should be developed and advanced by encouraging citizens’ understanding of the policy-making process, and by promoting civic engagement in the actions of the Union. Remembrance activities and critical reflection on Europe’s historical memory are necessary to make citizens aware of the common history, and to lay the foundation for a common future and shared values. Furthermore, supporting civil society organisations at local, regional, national and transnational level in the areas covered by the Programme will contribute to increasing citizens’ engagement in society and ultimately to their active involvement in the democratic life of the Union. At the same time, supporting activities that promote mutual understanding, intercultural dialogue, cultural and linguistic diversity, social inclusion and respect for others fosters a sense of belonging to the Union and of a common citizenship under a European identity, based on a shared understanding of our common European values, culture, history and heritage. | (22) In order to bring the Union closer to its citizens and to foster democratic participation, actions should focus on improving citizens’ understanding of the functioning of the Union, its institutions, policies and historical development. Activities supported under the Programme should promote historical knowledge, civic education, cultural awareness, critical thinking and informed public debate. Such actions should fully respect the diversity of national identities, constitutional traditions and historical experiences of the Member States. |
Or. en
Amendment 523
Krzysztof Śmiszek, Matjaž Nemec, Maria Grapini, Katarina Barley, Csaba Molnár, José Cepeda, Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (22) In order to bring the Union closer to its citizens and to foster democratic participation, a variety of actions and coordinated efforts are necessary. European citizenship and European identity should be developed and advanced by encouraging citizens’ understanding of the policy-making process, and by promoting civic engagement in the actions of the Union. Remembrance activities and critical reflection on Europe’s historical memory are necessary to make citizens aware of the common history, and to lay the foundation for a common future and shared values. Furthermore, supporting civil society organisations at local, regional, national and transnational level in the areas covered by the Programme will contribute to increasing citizens’ engagement in society and ultimately to their active involvement in the democratic life of the Union. At the same time, supporting activities that promote mutual understanding, intercultural dialogue, cultural and linguistic diversity, social inclusion and respect for others fosters a sense of belonging to the Union and of a common citizenship under a European identity, based on a shared understanding of our common European values, culture, history and heritage. | (22) In order to bring the Union closer to its citizens and residents, and to foster democratic participation and engagement, a variety of actions and coordinated efforts are necessary. European citizenship and European identity should be developed and advanced by ensuring citizens’ understanding of the policy-making process, and by promoting civic engagement in the actions of the Union as well as an open, transparent and regular dialogue with civil society. Remembrance activities and critical reflection on Europe’s historical memory are necessary to make citizens aware of the common history, and to lay the foundation for a common future and shared values. In addition, mainstreaming citizenship education with a focus on EU values will support the capacity of citizens to engage with the policy-making process. This requires support for developing targets regarding access to citizenship education.. Furthermore, supporting civil society organisations at local, regional, national and transnational level, including networks coordinating the voices of transnational networks expressing the voices of citizens’ groups in a democratic manner in the areas covered by the Programme will contribute to increasing citizens’ engagement in society and ultimately to their active involvement in the democratic life of the Union. Support for volunteer work is also fundamental, due to its contribution to democratic engagement and active citizenship. At the same time, supporting activities that promote mutual understanding, intercultural dialogue, cultural and linguistic diversity, social inclusion and respect for others fosters a sense of belonging to the Union and of a common citizenship under a European identity, based on a shared understanding of our common European values, as enshrined in Article 2 TEU, culture, history and heritage. |
Or. en
Amendment 524
Pernando Barrena Arza
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (22) In order to bring the Union closer to its citizens and to foster democratic participation, a variety of actions and coordinated efforts are necessary. European citizenship and European identity should be developed and advanced by encouraging citizens’ understanding of the policy-making process, and by promoting civic engagement in the actions of the Union. Remembrance activities and critical reflection on Europe’s historical memory are necessary to make citizens aware of the common history, and to lay the foundation for a common future and shared values. Furthermore, supporting civil society organisations at local, regional, national and transnational level in the areas covered by the Programme will contribute to increasing citizens’ engagement in society and ultimately to their active involvement in the democratic life of the Union. At the same time, supporting activities that promote mutual understanding, intercultural dialogue, cultural and linguistic diversity, social inclusion and respect for others fosters a sense of belonging to the Union and of a common citizenship under a European identity, based on a shared understanding of our common European values, culture, history and heritage. | (22) Supporting civil society organisations at local, regional, national and transnational level in the areas covered by the Programme will contribute to increasing citizens’ engagement in society and ultimately to their active involvement in the democratic life of the Union. At the same time, supporting activities that promote mutual understanding, intercultural dialogue, cultural and linguistic diversity, social inclusion and respect for others fosters a shared understanding of the values enshrined in Article 2 TEU, culture, history and heritage. |
Or. en
Amendment 525
Marcos Ros Sempere
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
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| (22) In order to bring the Union closer to its citizens and to foster democratic participation, a variety of actions and coordinated efforts are necessary. European citizenship and European identity should be developed and advanced by encouraging citizens’ understanding of the policy-making process, and by promoting civic engagement in the actions of the Union. Remembrance activities and critical reflection on Europe’s historical memory are necessary to make citizens aware of the common history, and to lay the foundation for a common future and shared values. Furthermore, supporting civil society organisations at local, regional, national and transnational level in the areas covered by the Programme will contribute to increasing citizens’ engagement in society and ultimately to their active involvement in the democratic life of the Union. At the same time, supporting activities that promote mutual understanding, intercultural dialogue, cultural and linguistic diversity, social inclusion and respect for others fosters a sense of belonging to the Union and of a common citizenship under a European identity, based on a shared understanding of our common European values, culture, history and heritage. | (22) In order to bring the Union closer to its citizens and to foster democratic participation and engagement, a variety of actions and coordinated efforts are necessary. European citizenship and European identity should be developed and advanced by ensuring citizens’ understanding of the policy-making process, and by promoting civic engagement in the actions of the Union as well as an open, transparent and regular dialogue with civil society. Remembrance activities and critical reflection on Europe’s historical memory, raising in particular greater awareness of the impact of authoritarian and totalitarian regimes and of the history of European democracy, are necessary to make citizens aware of the common history, and to lay the foundation for a common future and commitment to protect and promote the Union values enshrined in Article 2 TEU. Furthermore, the Programme should also aim to support civil society organisations at local, regional, national and transnational level in the areas covered by the Programme, which will contribute to increasing citizens’ engagement in society and ultimately to their active involvement in the democratic life of the Union. At the same time, supporting activities that promote mutual understanding, intercultural dialogue, cultural and linguistic diversity, social inclusion and respect for others fosters a sense of belonging to the Union and of a common citizenship under a European identity, based on a shared understanding of our common European values enshrined in Article 2 TEU, culture, history and heritage. |
Or. en
Amendment 526
François-Xavier Bellamy
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
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| (22) In order to bring the Union closer to its citizens and to foster democratic participation, a variety of actions and coordinated efforts are necessary. European citizenship and European identity should be developed and advanced by encouraging citizens’ understanding of the policy-making process, and by promoting civic engagement in the actions of the Union. Remembrance activities and critical reflection on Europe’s historical memory are necessary to make citizens aware of the common history, and to lay the foundation for a common future and shared values. Furthermore, supporting civil society organisations at local, regional, national and transnational level in the areas covered by the Programme will contribute to increasing citizens’ engagement in society and ultimately to their active involvement in the democratic life of the Union. At the same time, supporting activities that promote mutual understanding, intercultural dialogue, cultural and linguistic diversity, social inclusion and respect for others fosters a sense of belonging to the Union and of a common citizenship under a European identity, based on a shared understanding of our common European values, culture, history and heritage. | (22) In order to bring the Union closer to its citizens and to foster democratic participation, a variety of actions and coordinated efforts are necessary. Citizens of the Union should be encouraged to understand policy-making process. Civic engagement in the actions of Member States and of the Union should be promoted. Remembrance activities and critical reflection on Europe’s historical memory are necessary to make citizens aware of the common history, and to lay the foundation for a common future and shared values. Furthermore, supporting civil society organisations at local, regional, national and transnational level in the areas covered by the Programme will contribute to increasing citizens’ engagement in society and ultimately to their active involvement in the democratic life of the Union. At the same time, supporting activities that promote mutual understanding, intercultural dialogue, cultural and linguistic diversity, social inclusion and respect for others fosters a sense of belonging European civilisation, based on a shared understanding of our common European values, culture, shared history and heritage stemming from our common roots. Such activities should reflect on the causes of totalitarian regimes in Europe’s modern history, in particular Nazism, which led to the Holocaust; fascism; Stalinism and totalitarian communist regimes, and should commemorate the victims of their crimes. They should also encompass activities concerning other defining moments and reference points in recent European history. |
Or. en
Amendment 527
Rasa Juknevičienė, Sandra Kalniete, François-Xavier Bellamy
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
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| (22) In order to bring the Union closer to its citizens and to foster democratic participation, a variety of actions and coordinated efforts are necessary. European citizenship and European identity should be developed and advanced by encouraging citizens’ understanding of the policy-making process, and by promoting civic engagement in the actions of the Union. Remembrance activities and critical reflection on Europe’s historical memory are necessary to make citizens aware of the common history, and to lay the foundation for a common future and shared values. Furthermore, supporting civil society organisations at local, regional, national and transnational level in the areas covered by the Programme will contribute to increasing citizens’ engagement in society and ultimately to their active involvement in the democratic life of the Union. At the same time, supporting activities that promote mutual understanding, intercultural dialogue, cultural and linguistic diversity, social inclusion and respect for others fosters a sense of belonging to the Union and of a common citizenship under a European identity, based on a shared understanding of our common European values, culture, history and heritage. | (22) In order to bring the Union closer to its citizens and to foster democratic participation, a variety of actions and coordinated efforts are necessary. European citizenship and European identity should be developed and advanced by encouraging citizens’ understanding of the policy-making process, and by promoting civic engagement in the actions of the Union. Remembrance activities and critical reflection on Europe’s historical memory are necessary to make citizens aware of the common history and to lay the foundation for a common future and shared values. By encouraging informed engagement with difficult and complex historical experiences, European remembrance initiatives help citizens understand the roots of democratic systems, as well as the causes and consequences of authoritarianism and totalitarianism in Europe, thus stregthening the Union's democratic resilience. Furthermore, supporting civil society organisations at local, regional, national and transnational level in the areas covered by the Programme will contribute to increasing citizens’ engagement in society and ultimately to their active involvement in the democratic life of the Union. At the same time, supporting activities that promote mutual understanding, intercultural dialogue, cultural and linguistic diversity, social inclusion and respect for others fosters a sense of belonging to the Union and of a common citizenship under a European identity, based on a shared understanding of our common European values, culture, history and heritage. |
Or. en
Amendment 528
Fredis Beleris
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
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| (22) In order to bring the Union closer to its citizens and to foster democratic participation, a variety of actions and coordinated efforts are necessary. European citizenship and European identity should be developed and advanced by encouraging citizens’ understanding of the policy-making process, and by promoting civic engagement in the actions of the Union. Remembrance activities and critical reflection on Europe’s historical memory are necessary to make citizens aware of the common history, and to lay the foundation for a common future and shared values. Furthermore, supporting civil society organisations at local, regional, national and transnational level in the areas covered by the Programme will contribute to increasing citizens’ engagement in society and ultimately to their active involvement in the democratic life of the Union. At the same time, supporting activities that promote mutual understanding, intercultural dialogue, cultural and linguistic diversity, social inclusion and respect for others fosters a sense of belonging to the Union and of a common citizenship under a European identity, based on a shared understanding of our common European values, culture, history and heritage. | (22) In order to bring the Union closer to its citizens and to foster democratic participation, a variety of actions and coordinated efforts are necessary. European citizenship and European identity should be developed and advanced by encouraging citizens’ understanding of the policy-making process, and by promoting civic engagement in the actions of the Union. Remembrance activities and critical reflection on Europe’s historical memory are necessary to make citizens aware of the common history, and to lay the foundation for a common future and shared values. Furthermore, supporting civil society organisations at local, regional, national and transnational level in the areas covered by the Programme will contribute to increasing citizens’ engagement in society and ultimately to their active involvement in the democratic life of the Union. At the same time, supporting activities that promote mutual understanding, intercultural dialogue, cultural and linguistic diversity, social inclusion and respect for others fosters a sense of belonging to the Union and of a common citizenship under a European identity, based on a shared understanding of our common European values, culture, history and heritage. In this context, targeted support for cultural and communication initiatives by recognised minorities of EU Member States in third countries, including candidate countries, is considered necessary as it contributes to strengthening and preserving their European identity. |
Or. el
Amendment 529
Erik Kaliňák
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
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| (22) In order to bring the Union closer to its citizens and to foster democratic participation, a variety of actions and coordinated efforts are necessary. European citizenship and European identity should be developed and advanced by encouraging citizens’ understanding of the policy-making process, and by promoting civic engagement in the actions of the Union. Remembrance activities and critical reflection on Europe’s historical memory are necessary to make citizens aware of the common history, and to lay the foundation for a common future and shared values. Furthermore, supporting civil society organisations at local, regional, national and transnational level in the areas covered by the Programme will contribute to increasing citizens’ engagement in society and ultimately to their active involvement in the democratic life of the Union. At the same time, supporting activities that promote mutual understanding, intercultural dialogue, cultural and linguistic diversity, social inclusion and respect for others fosters a sense of belonging to the Union and of a common citizenship under a European identity, based on a shared understanding of our common European values, culture, history and heritage. | (22) In order to bring the Union closer to its citizens and to foster democratic participation, a variety of actions and coordinated efforts are necessary. Citizens should better understand the Union policy-making process, and the options for participation in democratic life. Remembrance activities should support knowledge of European history in all its diversity and contribute to a better understanding of the historical experiences of individual Member States. Supporting civil society organisations at local, regional, national and transnational level in the areas covered by the Programme may contribute to increasing citizens’ engagement in society and their active involvement in democratic life. At the same time, supporting activities that promote mutual understanding, intercultural dialogue, cultural and linguistic diversity, social inclusion and respect for others contribute to the fostering of cooperation and mutual understanding between citizens of Member States. |
Or. sk
Justification
The programme should promote citizens’ awareness of the functioning of the Union, democratic participation and mutual understanding between citizens of the Member States. European history, culture and heritage are the result of diverse national and regional experiences and their understanding should be based on a pluralistic approach. The proposed amendment maintains the support for civic participation, historical awareness and cultural cooperation, while deleting references to building a unified European identity and a common interpretation of history and values.
Amendment 530
Diana Riba i Giner
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
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| (22) In order to bring the Union closer to its citizens and to foster democratic participation, a variety of actions and coordinated efforts are necessary. European citizenship and European identity should be developed and advanced by encouraging citizens’ understanding of the policy-making process, and by promoting civic engagement in the actions of the Union. Remembrance activities and critical reflection on Europe’s historical memory are necessary to make citizens aware of the common history, and to lay the foundation for a common future and shared values. Furthermore, supporting civil society organisations at local, regional, national and transnational level in the areas covered by the Programme will contribute to increasing citizens’ engagement in society and ultimately to their active involvement in the democratic life of the Union. At the same time, supporting activities that promote mutual understanding, intercultural dialogue, cultural and linguistic diversity, social inclusion and respect for others fosters a sense of belonging to the Union and of a common citizenship under a European identity, based on a shared understanding of our common European values, culture, history and heritage. | (22) In order to bring the Union closer to its citizens and to foster democratic participation and engagement, a variety of actions and coordinated efforts are necessary. European citizenship and European identity should be developed and advanced by ensuring citizens’ understanding of the policy-making process, and by promoting civic engagement in the actions of the Union as well as an open, transparent and regular dialogue with civil society, including through accessible formats for citizens with disabilities.. Remembrance activities and critical reflection on Europe’s historical memory are necessary to make citizens aware of the common history, and to lay the foundation for a common future and shared values. Furthermore, supporting civil society organisations at local, regional, national and transnational level in the areas covered by the Programme will contribute to increasing citizens’ engagement in society and ultimately to their active involvement in the democratic life of the Union. At the same time, supporting activities that promote mutual understanding, intercultural dialogue, cultural and linguistic diversity, social inclusion and respect for others fosters a sense of belonging to the Union and of a common citizenship under a European identity, based on a shared understanding of our common European values, culture, history and heritage. |
Or. en
Amendment 531
Dainius Žalimas
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
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| (22) In order to bring the Union closer to its citizens and to foster democratic participation, a variety of actions and coordinated efforts are necessary. European citizenship and European identity should be developed and advanced by encouraging citizens’ understanding of the policy-making process, and by promoting civic engagement in the actions of the Union. Remembrance activities and critical reflection on Europe’s historical memory are necessary to make citizens aware of the common history, and to lay the foundation for a common future and shared values. Furthermore, supporting civil society organisations at local, regional, national and transnational level in the areas covered by the Programme will contribute to increasing citizens’ engagement in society and ultimately to their active involvement in the democratic life of the Union. At the same time, supporting activities that promote mutual understanding, intercultural dialogue, cultural and linguistic diversity, social inclusion and respect for others fosters a sense of belonging to the Union and of a common citizenship under a European identity, based on a shared understanding of our common European values, culture, history and heritage. | (22) In order to bring the Union closer to its citizens and to foster democratic participation, a variety of actions and coordinated efforts are necessary. European citizenship and European identity should be developed and advanced by encouraging citizens’ understanding of the policy-making process, and by promoting civic engagement in the actions of the Union. Remembrance activities and critical reflection on Europe’s historical memory, raising, for instance, greater awareness of the impact of authoritarian and totalitarian regimes, are necessary to make citizens aware of the common history, and to lay the foundation for a common future and shared values. Furthermore, supporting civil society organisations at local, regional, national and transnational level in the areas covered by the Programme will contribute to increasing citizens’ engagement in society and ultimately to their active involvement in the democratic life of the Union. At the same time, supporting activities that promote mutual understanding, intercultural dialogue, cultural and linguistic diversity, social inclusion and respect for others fosters a sense of belonging to the Union and of a common citizenship under a European identity, based on a shared understanding of our common European values, culture, history and heritage. |
Or. en
Amendment 532
Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Brigitte van den Berg, Irena Joveva, Fabienne Keller, Lucia Yar, Dainius Žalimas, Laurence Farreng, Nikola Minchev, Sophie Wilmès, Raquel García Hermida-Van Der Walle
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
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| (22) In order to bring the Union closer to its citizens and to foster democratic participation, a variety of actions and coordinated efforts are necessary. European citizenship and European identity should be developed and advanced by encouraging citizens’ understanding of the policy-making process, and by promoting civic engagement in the actions of the Union. Remembrance activities and critical reflection on Europe’s historical memory are necessary to make citizens aware of the common history, and to lay the foundation for a common future and shared values. Furthermore, supporting civil society organisations at local, regional, national and transnational level in the areas covered by the Programme will contribute to increasing citizens’ engagement in society and ultimately to their active involvement in the democratic life of the Union. At the same time, supporting activities that promote mutual understanding, intercultural dialogue, cultural and linguistic diversity, social inclusion and respect for others fosters a sense of belonging to the Union and of a common citizenship under a European identity, based on a shared understanding of our common European values, culture, history and heritage. | (22) In order to bring the Union closer to its citizens and to foster democratic participation, a variety of actions and coordinated efforts are necessary. European citizenship and European identity should be developed and advanced by encouraging citizens’ understanding of the policy-making process, and by promoting civic engagement in the actions of the Union, including through accessible formats for citizens with disabilities. Remembrance activities and critical reflection on Europe’s historical memory are necessary to make citizens aware of the common history, and to lay the foundation for a common future and shared values. Furthermore, supporting civil society organisations at local, regional, national and transnational level in the areas covered by the Programme will contribute to increasing citizens’ engagement in society and ultimately to their active involvement in the democratic life of the Union. At the same time, supporting activities that promote mutual understanding, intercultural dialogue, cultural and linguistic diversity, social inclusion and respect for others fosters a sense of belonging to the Union and of a common citizenship under a European identity, based on a shared understanding of our common European values, culture, history and heritage. |
Or. en
Amendment 533
Loránt Vincze
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
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| (22) In order to bring the Union closer to its citizens and to foster democratic participation, a variety of actions and coordinated efforts are necessary. European citizenship and European identity should be developed and advanced by encouraging citizens’ understanding of the policy-making process, and by promoting civic engagement in the actions of the Union. Remembrance activities and critical reflection on Europe’s historical memory are necessary to make citizens aware of the common history, and to lay the foundation for a common future and shared values. Furthermore, supporting civil society organisations at local, regional, national and transnational level in the areas covered by the Programme will contribute to increasing citizens’ engagement in society and ultimately to their active involvement in the democratic life of the Union. At the same time, supporting activities that promote mutual understanding, intercultural dialogue, cultural and linguistic diversity, social inclusion and respect for others fosters a sense of belonging to the Union and of a common citizenship under a European identity, based on a shared understanding of our common European values, culture, history and heritage. | (22) In order to bring the Union closer to its citizens and to foster democratic participation, a variety of actions and coordinated efforts are necessary. European citizenship and European identity should be developed and advanced by encouraging citizens’ understanding of the policy-making process, and by promoting civic engagement in the actions of the Union. Remembrance activities and critical reflection on Europe’s historical memory are necessary to make citizens aware of the common history, and to lay the foundation for a common future and shared values. Furthermore, supporting civil society organisations at local, regional, national and transnational level in the areas covered by the Programme will contribute to increasing citizens’ engagement in society and ultimately to their active involvement in the democratic life of the Union. At the same time, supporting activities that promote mutual understanding, equality, intercultural dialogue, cultural and linguistic diversity, social inclusion and respect for others fosters a sense of belonging to the Union and of a common citizenship under a European identity, based on a shared understanding of our common European values, culture, history and heritage. |
Or. en
Amendment 534
Esteban González Pons, Francisco José Millán Mon, Hélder Sousa Silva
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
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| (22) In order to bring the Union closer to its citizens and to foster democratic participation, a variety of actions and coordinated efforts are necessary. European citizenship and European identity should be developed and advanced by encouraging citizens’ understanding of the policy-making process, and by promoting civic engagement in the actions of the Union. Remembrance activities and critical reflection on Europe’s historical memory are necessary to make citizens aware of the common history, and to lay the foundation for a common future and shared values. Furthermore, supporting civil society organisations at local, regional, national and transnational level in the areas covered by the Programme will contribute to increasing citizens’ engagement in society and ultimately to their active involvement in the democratic life of the Union. At the same time, supporting activities that promote mutual understanding, intercultural dialogue, cultural and linguistic diversity, social inclusion and respect for others fosters a sense of belonging to the Union and of a common citizenship under a European identity, based on a shared understanding of our common European values, culture, history and heritage. | (22) In order to bring the Union closer to its citizens and to foster democratic participation, a variety of actions and coordinated efforts are necessary. European citizenship and European identity should be developed and advanced by encouraging citizens’ understanding of the policy-making process, and by promoting civic engagement in the actions of the Union. Remembrance activities and critical reflection on Europe’s historical memory are necessary to make citizens aware of the common history, and to lay the foundation for a common future and shared values. Furthermore, supporting civil society organisations at local, regional, national and transnational level in the areas covered by the Programme will contribute to increasing citizens’ engagement in society and ultimately to their active involvement in the democratic life of the Union. At the same time, supporting activities that promote mutual understanding, intercultural dialogue, cultural and linguistic diversity, social inclusion and respect for others fosters a sense of belonging to the Union and of a common citizenship under a European identity, based on a shared understanding of our common European values, culture, history and cultural heritage. |
Or. en
Amendment 535
Gabriela Firea, Maria Guzenina
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22 a (new)
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| (22a) In communities where poverty, weak transport infrastructure, poor connectivity or distance from major urban centres keep European opportunities out of reach, libraries, museums, archives, cultural centres, youth centres, community arts organisations, local cultural institutions and grass-roots civil society actors are often trusted public-interest spaces. They may be the first places where children and young people encounter culture, critical thinking, media, digital and AI literacy, Union values and lifelong non-formal learning outside school. The Programme should recognise and support those actors as part of the Union’s local cultural and democratic infrastructure, enabling them to reach young people who are rarely reached by mainstream cultural, educational or Union-funded channels, including young people not in employment, education or training, young people from low-income households, young people with care responsibilities and young persons living in rural, peripheral or otherwise underserved areas. |
Or. en
Amendment 536
Nikola Minchev, Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Fabienne Keller, Laurence Farreng, Irena Joveva, Raquel García Hermida-Van Der Walle, Hristo Petrov, Dainius Žalimas, Hilde Vautmans, Bernard Guetta
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22 a (new)
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| (22a) In order to strengthen democratic resilience and peaceful democratic coexistence, the Programme should support actions that foster tolerance, depolarisation, trust among citizens across the Union and constructive civic dialogue, in particular where acute social or political divisions risk weakening participation in democratic life, trust in institutions, social cohesion or the quality of public debate. Such actions may include cultural, civic, educational and media-related initiatives that promote dialogue across differences and restorative approaches to violence and harm, counter fragmentation and strengthen an open and pluralist democratic culture. |
Or. en
Amendment 537
Gabriela Firea, Maria Guzenina
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22 b (new)
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| (22b) Living heritage, traditional crafts, oral history, community memory and local knowledge can serve both as cultural assets and as accessible pathways to skills, belonging and local development, especially in rural, depopulated or economically fragile areas. The Programme should support remunerated apprenticeships, traineeships, mentoring and non-formal learning involving cultural workers, craftspeople, cultural and heritage institutions, museums, archives, community organisations and bearers of intangible cultural heritage. Particular attention should be paid to equal visibility, fair remuneration and leadership opportunities for women and men involved in the transmission and renewal of those practices, and to paid, safe and recognised opportunities for young people, including those from rural, peripheral or otherwise underserved communities. |
Or. en
Amendment 538
Gabriela Firea, Maria Guzenina
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22 c (new)
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| (22c) At a time when many young people are exposed to polarisation, disinformation and declining trust in democratic institutions, European citizenship must be made close and accessible in their daily lives. The Programme should support youth-facing civic and cultural formats, including local youth assemblies, civic labs, travelling workshops, youth-led media formats, community debates, film and media clubs, cultural volunteering and peer-to-peer initiatives. Such actions should be implemented in a non-partisan manner and in full respect of political pluralism, with particular attention to young people in small towns, rural and peripheral areas and communities with limited access to Union opportunities |
Or. en
Amendment 539
Gabriela Firea, Maria Guzenina
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22 d (new)
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| (22d) In many rural areas, small towns and disadvantaged neighbourhoods, libraries, cultural and youth centres are among the few public spaces where children and young people can safely access books, culture, trusted information, non-formal learning and community life. The Programme shall help these places become active spaces for reading clubs, European film screenings, theatre and storytelling activities, media, digital and AI literacy workshops, cultural volunteering, intergenerational projects and European citizenship activities, in cooperation with schools, social services, artists, cultural workers, youth organisations, local media and civil society. Particular attention should be paid to communities where access to cinemas, theatres, bookshops, cultural venues or Union-funded opportunities remains limited. |
Or. en
Amendment 540
Catherine Griset, Fabrice Leggeri, Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (23) Civil society organisations, and other civic space actors, such as independent human rights bodies, equality bodies and Ombudspersons Institutions, play a vital role in contributing to the implementation of policy, encouraging people’s participation, holding institutions accountable, and driving positive change. The Programme should help ensure sufficient resources and an enabling environment for them to operate independently, freely, safely, and effectively. To this end, Union funding should complement efforts at national level by supporting, protecting, empowering and building their capacity, as emphasised in the European Parliament resolution of 19 April 201813, as well as Council conclusions of 10 March 202314and 7 March 202515. Civil society also plays an important role in ensuring an effective implementation of Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council16by fostering a speak-up culture and a favourable environment for whistleblowers. | deleted |
| 13 2018/2619(RSP) (OJ C 390, 18.11.2019, p. 117–119, https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal content/EN/TXT/?uri=oj:JOC_2019_390_R_0017) | |
| 14 ST-7388/23, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; The role of the civic space in protecting and promoting fundamental rights in the EU | |
| 15 ST-6878/25, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights: funding to promote, protect and enforce fundamental rights | |
| 16 Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law (OJ L 305, 26.11.2019, p. 17, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2019/1937/oj). |
Or. fr
Amendment 541
Alice Kuhnke, Emma Rafowicz
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (23) Civil society organisations, and other civic space actors, such as independent human rights bodies, equality bodies and Ombudspersons Institutions, play a vital role in contributing to the implementation of policy, encouraging people’s participation, holding institutions accountable, and driving positive change. The Programme should help ensure sufficient resources and an enabling environment for them to operate independently, freely, safely, and effectively. To this end, Union funding should complement efforts at national level by supporting, protecting, empowering and building their capacity, as emphasised in the European Parliament resolution of 19 April 201813 , as well as Council conclusions of 10 March 202314 and 7 March 202515 . Civil society also plays an important role in ensuring an effective implementation of Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council16 by fostering a speak-up culture and a favourable environment for whistleblowers. | (23) Civil society organisations, and other civic space actors, such as independent human rights bodies, equality bodies and Ombudspersons Institutions, play a vital role in the system of checks and balances of a democratic society, as well as in contributing to the implementation of policy, encouraging people’s participation, holding institutions accountable, and driving positive change, including, inter alia, through monitoring, advocacy, contributions to policy-making, strategic litigation, campaigning, communication and other watchdog activities. The Programme should acknowledge the importance of and ensure the granting of sufficient resources to civil society organisations working to protect and promote Union values in Article 2 TEU, as well as an enabling environment for them to operate independently, freely, safely, and effectively. In order to ensure the independence and sustainability of civil society organisations, the Programme should provide for predictable and multiannual award of operating grants. To this end, Union funding should be consistent with and complement efforts at national level by supporting, protecting, empowering and building their capacity, as emphasised in the European Parliament resolution of 19 April 201821, as well as Council conclusions of 10 March 202322 and 7 March 202523. Particular attention should be paid to the accessibility of the Programme for civil society organisations at local, regional, national and transnational level, including local grassroots civil society organisations, working for the promotion and protection of Union values enshrined in Article 2 TEU. That shall include the simplification of administrative burden to access Union funding and the provision of financial support to third parties, where appropriate. In particular, where civil society organisations face legal, administrative or financial pressures or physical and digital attacks, the Programme should prioritise support aimed at safeguarding their independence, operational capacity, core infrastructure, safety and legal assistance, such as pro-bono lawyers, and could also support civil society organisations in addressing threats and attacks, such as smear campaigns and strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs), including by representing civil society in court and providing legal advice. The EU Strategy for Civil Society states that the Commission will work to connect communities of pro-bono lawyers with civil society organisations across sectors and in need of support, so as to facilitate support on administrative, mobility, legal and financial matters. The Programme should also support efforts in that regard. |
| 13 2018/2619(RSP) (OJ C 390, 18.11.2019, p. 117–119, https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal content/EN/TXT/?uri=oj:JOC_2019_390_R_0017) | |
| 14 ST-7388/23, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; The role of the civic space in protecting and promoting fundamental rights in the EU | |
| 15 ST-6878/25, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights: funding to promote, protect and enforce fundamental rights | |
| 16 Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law (OJ L 305, 26.11.2019, p. 17, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2019/1937/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 542
Pernando Barrena Arza
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (23) Civil society organisations, and other civic space actors, such as independent human rights bodies, equality bodies and Ombudspersons Institutions, play a vital role in contributing to the implementation of policy, encouraging people’s participation, holding institutions accountable, and driving positive change. The Programme should help ensure sufficient resources and an enabling environment for them to operate independently, freely, safely, and effectively. To this end, Union funding should complement efforts at national level by supporting, protecting, empowering and building their capacity, as emphasised in the European Parliament resolution of 19 April 201813 , as well as Council conclusions of 10 March 202314 and 7 March 202515 . Civil society also plays an important role in ensuring an effective implementation of Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council16 by fostering a speak-up culture and a favourable environment for whistleblowers. | (23) Civil society organisations, and other civic space actors, such as independent human rights bodies, equality bodies and Ombudspersons Institutions, play a vital role in the system of checks and balances of a democratic society, as well as in contributing to the implementation of policy, encouraging people’s participation, holding institutions including, inter alia, through advocacy, contributions to policy-making, strategic litigation, campaigning, communication and other watchdog activities. The Programme should acknowledge the importance of and ensure the granting of sufficient resources to civil society organisations working to protect and promote Union values in Article 2 TEU, as well as an enabling environment for them to operate independently, freely, safely, and effectively. In order to ensure the independence and sustainability of civil society organisations, the Programme should provide for predictable and multiannual award of operating grants. To this end, Union funding should be consistent with and of administrative burden to access Union funding and the provision of financial support to third parties, where appropriate. In particular, in Member States where civic space is shrinking or where civil society organisations face legal, administrative or financial restrictions, the Programme should prioritise support aimed at safeguarding their independence, operational capacity, core infrastructure and legal assistance, such as pro-bono lawyers, and could also support civil society organisations in addressing threats and attacks, such as smear campaigns and strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs), including by representing civil society in court and providing legal advice. The EU Strategy for Civil Society states that the Commission will work to connect communities of pro-bono lawyers with civil society organisations across sectors and in need of support, so as to facilitate support on administrative, mobility, legal and financial matters. The Programme should also support efforts in that regard. |
| 13 2018/2619(RSP) (OJ C 390, 18.11.2019, p. 117–119, https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal content/EN/TXT/?uri=oj:JOC_2019_390_R_0017) | |
| 14 ST-7388/23, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; The role of the civic space in protecting and promoting fundamental rights in the EU | |
| 15 ST-6878/25, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights: funding to promote, protect and enforce fundamental rights | |
| 16 Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law (OJ L 305, 26.11.2019, p. 17, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2019/1937/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 543
Sebastian Tynkkynen
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (23) Civil society organisations, and other civic space actors, such as independent human rights bodies, equality bodies and Ombudspersons Institutions, play a vital role in contributing to the implementation of policy, encouraging people’s participation, holding institutions accountable, and driving positive change. The Programme should help ensure sufficient resources and an enabling environment for them to operate independently, freely, safely, and effectively. To this end, Union funding should complement efforts at national level by supporting, protecting, empowering and building their capacity, as emphasised in the European Parliament resolution of 19 April 201813, as well as Council conclusions of 10 March 202314and 7 March 202515. Civil society also plays an important role in ensuring an effective implementation of Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council16by fostering a speak-up culture and a favourable environment for whistleblowers. | (23) Civil society organisations, and other civic space actors, and Ombudspersons Institutions, play a vital role in contributing to the implementation of policy, encouraging people’s participation and holding institutions accountable. The Programme should raise citizens’ awareness of the rights through which the responsible functioning and transparency of democratic institutions can be promoted. |
| 13 2018/2619(RSP) (OJ C 390, 18.11.2019, p. 117–119, https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal content/EN/TXT/?uri=oj:JOC_2019_390_R_0017) | |
| 14 ST-7388/23, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; The role of the civic space in protecting and promoting fundamental rights in the EU | |
| 15 ST-6878/25, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights: funding to promote, protect and enforce fundamental rights | |
| 16 Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law (OJ L 305, 26.11.2019, p. 17, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2019/1937/oj). |
Or. fi
Amendment 544
Zsuzsanna Borvendég
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (23) Civil society organisations, and other civic space actors, such as independent human rights bodies, equality bodies and Ombudspersons Institutions, play a vital role in contributing to the implementation of policy, encouraging people’s participation, holding institutions accountable, and driving positive change. The Programme should help ensure sufficient resources and an enabling environment for them to operate independently, freely, safely, and effectively. To this end, Union funding should complement efforts at national level by supporting, protecting, empowering and building their capacity, as emphasised in the European Parliament resolution of 19 April 201813 , as well as Council conclusions of 10 March 202314 and 7 March 202515 . Civil society also plays an important role in ensuring an effective implementation of Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council16 by fostering a speak-up culture and a favourable environment for whistleblowers. | (23) Civil society organisations, and other civic space actors, may play an important role in encouraging citizens’ participation and contributing to public debate. Union support for such actors shall be transparent, politically neutral, non-partisan and open to a genuine plurality of civil society, including organisations active in the fields of cultural heritage, family support, religious freedom, intergenerational solidarity, local communities and the protection of national and linguistic traditions. The Programme shall not finance organisations or actions whose main purpose is to influence electoral processes, conduct party-political campaigning, exert pressure on national constitutional institutions, or systematically challenge democratically adopted national policy choices outside the scope of Union law. To this end, Union funding should complement efforts at national level by supporting, protecting, empowering and building their capacity, as emphasised in the European Parliament resolution of 19 April 201813 , as well as Council conclusions of 10 March 202314 and 7 March 202515 . Civil society also plays an important role in ensuring an effective implementation of Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council16 by fostering a speak-up culture and a favourable environment for whistleblowers. |
| 13 2018/2619(RSP) (OJ C 390, 18.11.2019, p. 117–119, https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal content/EN/TXT/?uri=oj:JOC_2019_390_R_0017) | 13 2018/2619(RSP) (OJ C 390, 18.11.2019, p. 117–119, https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal content/EN/TXT/?uri=oj:JOC_2019_390_R_0017) |
| 14 ST-7388/23, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; The role of the civic space in protecting and promoting fundamental rights in the EU | 14 ST-7388/23, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; The role of the civic space in protecting and promoting fundamental rights in the EU |
| 15 ST-6878/25, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights: funding to promote, protect and enforce fundamental rights | 15 ST-6878/25, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights: funding to promote, protect and enforce fundamental rights |
| 16 Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law (OJ L 305, 26.11.2019, p. 17, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2019/1937/oj). | 16 Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law (OJ L 305, 26.11.2019, p. 17, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2019/1937/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 545
Erik Kaliňák
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (23) Civil society organisations, and other civic space actors, such as independent human rights bodies, equality bodies and Ombudspersons Institutions, play a vital role in contributing to the implementation of policy, encouraging people’s participation, holding institutions accountable, and driving positive change. The Programme should help ensure sufficient resources and an enabling environment for them to operate independently, freely, safely, and effectively. To this end, Union funding should complement efforts at national level by supporting, protecting, empowering and building their capacity, as emphasised in the European Parliament resolution of 19 April 201813, as well as Council conclusions of 10 March 202314and 7 March 202515. Civil society also plays an important role in ensuring an effective implementation of Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council16by fostering a speak-up culture and a favourable environment for whistleblowers. | (23) Civil society organisations, and other civic space actors, such as independent human rights bodies, equality bodies and Ombudspersons Institutions, play a vital role in encouraging the participation of citizens in public life, and in the implementation of relevant policies and legislation. The Programme may support projects and activities in the areas covered by this Regulation, where they provide European added value and complement measures taken at national level. Civil society may also contribute to raising awareness of the rights and obligations arising from Union law, including the legal framework for the protection of whistleblowers. |
| 13 2018/2619(RSP) (OJ C 390, 18.11.2019, p. 117–119, https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal content/EN/TXT/?uri=oj:JOC_2019_390_R_0017) | |
| 14 ST-7388/23, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; The role of the civic space in protecting and promoting fundamental rights in the EU | |
| 15 ST-6878/25, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights: funding to promote, protect and enforce fundamental rights | |
| 16 Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law (OJ L 305, 26.11.2019, p. 17, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2019/1937/oj). |
Or. sk
Justification
Program by mal podporovať konkrétne projekty a aktivity prinášajúce európsku pridanú hodnotu, nie vytvárať všeobecný mechanizmus inštitucionálneho financovania alebo budovania kapacít konkrétnej skupiny organizácií. Financovanie z rozpočtu Únie by malo zostať viazané na jasne definované ciele programu a dopĺňať opatrenia prijaté členskými štátmi. Navrhovaná úprava zachováva úlohu občianskej spoločnosti pri participácii občanov a vykonávaní práva Únie, pričom odstraňuje formulácie smerujúce k trvalému financovaniu a posilňovaniu konkrétnych aktérov občianskeho priestoru.
Amendment 546
Krzysztof Śmiszek, Matjaž Nemec, Maria Grapini, Katarina Barley, Csaba Molnár, José Cepeda, Victor Negrescu, Michał Kobosko
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (23) Civil society organisations, and other civic space actors, such as independent human rights bodies, equality bodies and Ombudspersons Institutions, play a vital role in contributing to the implementation of policy, encouraging people’s participation, holding institutions accountable, and driving positive change. The Programme should help ensure sufficient resources and an enabling environment for them to operate independently, freely, safely, and effectively. To this end, Union funding should complement efforts at national level by supporting, protecting, empowering and building their capacity, as emphasised in the European Parliament resolution of 19 April 201813 , as well as Council conclusions of 10 March 202314 and 7 March 202515 . Civil society also plays an important role in ensuring an effective implementation of Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council16 by fostering a speak-up culture and a favourable environment for whistleblowers. | (23) Civil society organisations, and other civic space actors, such as independent human rights bodies, equality bodies and Ombudspersons Institutions, play a vital role in contributing to the implementation of policy, encouraging people’s participation, holding institutions accountable, and driving positive change, including inter alia through advocacy, strategic litigation, campaigning, communication and other watchdog activities. The Programme should help ensure sufficient resources and an enabling environment for them to operate independently, freely, safely, and effectively. In order to ensure the independence and sustainability of civil society organisations, the Programme shall provide for predictable and multiannual award of operating grants. To this end, Union funding should complement efforts at national level by supporting, protecting, empowering and building their capacity, as emphasised in the European Parliament resolution of 19 April 2018 13 , as well as Council conclusions of 10 March 202314 and 7 March 202515 . Civil society also plays an important role in ensuring an effective implementation of Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council16 by fostering a speak-up culture and a favourable environment for whistleblowers. |
| 13 2018/2619(RSP) (OJ C 390, 18.11.2019, p. 117–119, https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal content/EN/TXT/?uri=oj:JOC_2019_390_R_0017) | 13 2018/2619(RSP) (OJ C 390, 18.11.2019, p. 117–119, https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal content/EN/TXT/?uri=oj:JOC_2019_390_R_0017) |
| 14 ST-7388/23, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; The role of the civic space in protecting and promoting fundamental rights in the EU | 14 ST-7388/23, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; The role of the civic space in protecting and promoting fundamental rights in the EU |
| 15 ST-6878/25, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights: funding to promote, protect and enforce fundamental rights | 15 ST-6878/25, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights: funding to promote, protect and enforce fundamental rights |
| 16 Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law (OJ L 305, 26.11.2019, p. 17, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2019/1937/oj). | 16 Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law (OJ L 305, 26.11.2019, p. 17, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2019/1937/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 547
Alessandro Ciriani, Carlo Fidanza, Lara Magoni
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (23) Civil society organisations, and other civic space actors, such as independent human rights bodies, equality bodies and Ombudspersons Institutions, play a vital role in contributing to the implementation of policy, encouraging people’s participation, holding institutions accountable, and driving positive change. The Programme should help ensure sufficient resources and an enabling environment for them to operate independently, freely, safely, and effectively. To this end, Union funding should complement efforts at national level by supporting, protecting, empowering and building their capacity, as emphasised in the European Parliament resolution of 19 April 201813, as well as Council conclusions of 10 March 202314and 7 March 202515. Civil society also plays an important role in ensuring an effective implementation of Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council16by fostering a speak-up culture and a favourable environment for whistleblowers. | (23) Civil society organisations, and other civic space actors, such as independent human rights bodies, equality bodies and Ombudspersons Institutions, play a vital role in contributing to the implementation of policy, encouraging people’s participation, holding institutions accountable, and driving positive change, within the limits of advocacy activities that are in line with the EU’s democratic and reputational values, as set out in the Commission’s guidance of April 2025. The Programme should help ensure sufficient resources and an enabling environment for them to operate independently, freely, safely, and effectively. To this end, Union funding should complement efforts at national level by supporting, protecting, empowering and building their capacity, as emphasised in the European Parliament resolution of 19 April 201813 , as well as Council conclusions of 10 March 202314 and 7 March 202515. Civil society also plays an important role in ensuring an effective implementation of Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council16 by fostering a speak-up culture and a favourable environment for whistleblowers. |
| 13 2018/2619(RSP) (OJ C 390, 18.11.2019, p. 117–119, https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal content/EN/TXT/?uri=oj:JOC_2019_390_R_0017) | 13 2018/2619(RSP) (OJ C 390, 18.11.2019, p. 117–119, https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal content/EN/TXT/?uri=oj:JOC_2019_390_R_0017) |
| 14 ST-7388/23, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; The role of the civic space in protecting and promoting fundamental rights in the EU | 14 ST-7388/23, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights: The role of the civic space in protecting and promoting fundamental rights in the EU |
| 15 ST-6878/25, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights: funding to promote, protect and enforce fundamental rights | 15 ST-6878/25, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights: funding to promote, protect and enforce fundamental rights |
| 16 Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law (OJ L 305, 26.11.2019, p. 17, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2019/1937/oj). | 16 Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law (OJ L 305, 26.11.2019, p. 17, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2019/1937/oj). |
Or. it
Amendment 548
Ivaylo Valchev, Alessandro Ciriani, Lara Magoni, Marco Squarta
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (23) Civil society organisations, and other civic space actors, such as independent human rights bodies, equality bodies and Ombudspersons Institutions, play a vital role in contributing to the implementation of policy, encouraging people’s participation, holding institutions accountable, and driving positive change. The Programme should help ensure sufficient resources and an enabling environment for them to operate independently, freely, safely, and effectively. To this end, Union funding should complement efforts at national level by supporting, protecting, empowering and building their capacity, as emphasised in the European Parliament resolution of 19 April 201813 , as well as Council conclusions of 10 March 202314 and 7 March 202515 . Civil society also plays an important role in ensuring an effective implementation of Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council16 by fostering a speak-up culture and a favourable environment for whistleblowers. | (23) Civil society organisations, and other civic space actors, play a vital role in encouraging citizens' participation in democracy, monitoring the implementation of Union law and building community cohesion. The Programme should help ensure sufficient resources for them to operate effectively in those areas. To this end, Union funding should complement efforts at national level by supporting, protecting, empowering and building the capacity of civil society organisations focused on rights, civic education, active citizenship and democratic participation. Union funding under the Programme should not be used by civil society organisations to conduct advocacy activities directly aimed at influencing Union legislative procedures or to bring strategic litigation against Member States before Union or international judicial bodies. Beneficiary organisations should report annually on their expenditure of Union funds and on the sources of all their other financing. Civil society also plays an important role in fostering a speak-up culture and a favourable environment for whistleblowers in accordance with Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council16. |
| 13 2018/2619(RSP) (OJ C 390, 18.11.2019, p. 117–119, https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal content/EN/TXT/?uri=oj:JOC_2019_390_R_0017) | |
| 14 ST-7388/23, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; The role of the civic space in protecting and promoting fundamental rights in the EU | |
| 15 ST-6878/25, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights: funding to promote, protect and enforce fundamental rights | |
| 16 Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law (OJ L 305, 26.11.2019, p. 17, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2019/1937/oj). | 16 Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law (OJ L 305, 26.11.2019, p. 17, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2019/1937/oj). |
Or. en
Justification
This amendment ensures civil society funding supports genuine grassroots civic activities while maintaining clear financial transparency requirements.
Amendment 549
Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Brigitte van den Berg, Irena Joveva, Fabienne Keller, Lucia Yar, Dainius Žalimas, Laurence Farreng, Nikola Minchev, Sophie Wilmès, Raquel García Hermida-Van Der Walle
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (23) Civil society organisations, and other civic space actors, such as independent human rights bodies, equality bodies and Ombudspersons Institutions, play a vital role in contributing to the implementation of policy, encouraging people’s participation, holding institutions accountable, and driving positive change. The Programme should help ensure sufficient resources and an enabling environment for them to operate independently, freely, safely, and effectively. To this end, Union funding should complement efforts at national level by supporting, protecting, empowering and building their capacity, as emphasised in the European Parliament resolution of 19 April 201813 , as well as Council conclusions of 10 March 202314 and 7 March 202515 . Civil society also plays an important role in ensuring an effective implementation of Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council16 by fostering a speak-up culture and a favourable environment for whistleblowers. | (23) Civil society organisations, and other civic space actors, including organisations active in media freedom, digital rights, platform accountability, information integrity and the protection of democratic discourse online, independent human rights bodies, equality bodies and Ombudspersons Institutions, play a vital role in contributing to the implementation of policy, encouraging people’s participation, holding institutions accountable, and driving positive change. The Programme should help ensure sufficient resources and an enabling environment for them to operate independently, freely, safely, and effectively. To this end, Union funding should complement efforts at national level by supporting, protecting, empowering and building their capacity, as emphasised in the European Parliament resolution of 19 April 201813 , as well as Council conclusions of 10 March 202314 and 7 March 202515 . Civil society also plays an important role in ensuring an effective implementation of Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council16 by fostering a speak-up culture and a favourable environment for whistleblowers. |
| 13 2018/2619(RSP) (OJ C 390, 18.11.2019, p. 117–119, https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal content/EN/TXT/?uri=oj:JOC_2019_390_R_0017) | 13 2018/2619(RSP) (OJ C 390, 18.11.2019, p. 117–119, https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal content/EN/TXT/?uri=oj:JOC_2019_390_R_0017) |
| 14 ST-7388/23, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; The role of the civic space in protecting and promoting fundamental rights in the EU | 14 ST-7388/23, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; The role of the civic space in protecting and promoting fundamental rights in the EU |
| 15 ST-6878/25, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights: funding to promote, protect and enforce fundamental rights | 15 ST-6878/25, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights: funding to promote, protect and enforce fundamental rights |
| 16 Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law (OJ L 305, 26.11.2019, p. 17, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2019/1937/oj). | 16 Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law (OJ L 305, 26.11.2019, p. 17, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2019/1937/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 550
András László, Annamária Vicsek
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (23) Civil society organisations, and other civic space actors, such as independent human rights bodies, equality bodies and Ombudspersons Institutions, play a vital role in contributing to the implementation of policy, encouraging people’s participation, holding institutions accountable, and driving positive change. The Programme should help ensure sufficient resources and an enabling environment for them to operate independently, freely, safely, and effectively. To this end, Union funding should complement efforts at national level by supporting, protecting, empowering and building their capacity, as emphasised in the European Parliament resolution of 19 April 201813 , as well as Council conclusions of 10 March 202314 and 7 March 202515 . Civil society also plays an important role in ensuring an effective implementation of Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council16 by fostering a speak-up culture and a favourable environment for whistleblowers. | (23) Civil society organisations, and other civic space actors, such as independent human rights bodies, equality bodies and Ombudsman Institutions, play a vital role in contributing to the implementation of policy, encouraging people’s participation, holding institutions accountable, and driving positive change. To this end, Union funding should complement efforts at national level by supporting, protecting, empowering and building their capacity, as emphasised in the European Parliament resolution of 19 April 201813 , as well as Council conclusions of 10 March 202314 and 7 March 202515 . Civil society also plays an important role in ensuring an effective implementation of Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council16 by fostering a speak-up culture and a favourable environment for whistleblowers. The Commission must guarantee full transparency of funds allocated to prevent self-lobbying and political activism through NGOs. Union support shall therefore be subject to strict transparency, accountability and political neutrality requirements. |
| 13 2018/2619(RSP) (OJ C 390, 18.11.2019, p. 117–119, https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal content/EN/TXT/?uri=oj:JOC_2019_390_R_0017) | 13 2018/2619(RSP) (OJ C 390, 18.11.2019, p. 117–119, https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal content/EN/TXT/?uri=oj:JOC_2019_390_R_0017) |
| 14 ST-7388/23, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; The role of the civic space in protecting and promoting fundamental rights in the EU | 14 ST-7388/23, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; The role of the civic space in protecting and promoting fundamental rights in the EU |
| 15 ST-6878/25, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights: funding to promote, protect and enforce fundamental rights | 15 ST-6878/25, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights: funding to promote, protect and enforce fundamental rights |
| 16 Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law (OJ L 305, 26.11.2019, p. 17, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2019/1937/oj). | 16 Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law (OJ L 305, 26.11.2019, p. 17, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2019/1937/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 551
François-Xavier Bellamy
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (23) Civil society organisations, and other civic space actors, such as independent human rights bodies, equality bodies and Ombudspersons Institutions, play a vital role in contributing to the implementation of policy, encouraging people’s participation, holding institutions accountable, and driving positive change. The Programme should help ensure sufficient resources and an enabling environment for them to operate independently, freely, safely, and effectively. To this end, Union funding should complement efforts at national level by supporting, protecting, empowering and building their capacity, as emphasised in the European Parliament resolution of 19 April 201813 , as well as Council conclusions of 10 March 202314 and 7 March 202515 . Civil society also plays an important role in ensuring an effective implementation of Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council16 by fostering a speak-up culture and a favourable environment for whistleblowers. | (23) Civil society organisations, and other civic space actors, such as European think tanks whose statutory aims are to protect and promote European values, independent human rights bodies, equality bodies and Ombudspersons Institutions, play a vital role in contributing to the implementation of policy, encouraging people’s participation, holding institutions accountable, and driving positive change. The Programme should help ensure sufficient resources and an enabling environment for them to operate independently, freely, safely, and effectively. To this end, Union funding should complement efforts at national level by supporting, protecting, empowering and building their capacity, as emphasised in the European Parliament resolution of 19 April 201813 , as well as Council conclusions of 10 March 202314 and 7 March 202515 . Civil society also plays an important role in ensuring an effective implementation of Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council16 by fostering a speak-up culture and a favourable environment for whistleblowers. |
| 13 2018/2619(RSP) (OJ C 390, 18.11.2019, p. 117–119, https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal content/EN/TXT/?uri=oj:JOC_2019_390_R_0017) | 13 2018/2619(RSP) (OJ C 390, 18.11.2019, p. 117–119, https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal content/EN/TXT/?uri=oj:JOC_2019_390_R_0017) |
| 14 ST-7388/23, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; The role of the civic space in protecting and promoting fundamental rights in the EU | 14 ST-7388/23, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; The role of the civic space in protecting and promoting fundamental rights in the EU |
| 15 ST-6878/25, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights: funding to promote, protect and enforce fundamental rights | 15 ST-6878/25, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights: funding to promote, protect and enforce fundamental rights |
| 16 Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law (OJ L 305, 26.11.2019, p. 17, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2019/1937/oj). | 16 Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law (OJ L 305, 26.11.2019, p. 17, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2019/1937/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 552
Rasa Juknevičienė, Sandra Kalniete, François-Xavier Bellamy
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (23) Civil society organisations, and other civic space actors, such as independent human rights bodies, equality bodies and Ombudspersons Institutions, play a vital role in contributing to the implementation of policy, encouraging people’s participation, holding institutions accountable, and driving positive change. The Programme should help ensure sufficient resources and an enabling environment for them to operate independently, freely, safely, and effectively. To this end, Union funding should complement efforts at national level by supporting, protecting, empowering and building their capacity, as emphasised in the European Parliament resolution of 19 April 201813 , as well as Council conclusions of 10 March 202314 and 7 March 202515 . Civil society also plays an important role in ensuring an effective implementation of Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council16 by fostering a speak-up culture and a favourable environment for whistleblowers. | (23) Civil society organisations, and other civic space actors, such as independent human rights bodies, equality bodies and Ombudspersons Institutions, play a vital role in contributing to the implementation of policy, encouraging people’s participation, holding institutions accountable, and driving positive change. The Programme should help ensure sufficient resources through operating and action grants and an enabling environment for them to operate independently, freely, safely, and effectively. To this end, Union funding should complement efforts at national level by supporting, protecting, empowering and building their capacity, as emphasised in the European Parliament resolution of 19 April 201813 , as well as Council conclusions of 10 March 202314 and 7 March 202515 . Civil society also plays an important role in ensuring an effective implementation of Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council16 by fostering a speak-up culture and a favourable environment for whistleblowers. |
| 13 2018/2619(RSP) (OJ C 390, 18.11.2019, p. 117–119, https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal content/EN/TXT/?uri=oj:JOC_2019_390_R_0017) | 13 2018/2619(RSP) (OJ C 390, 18.11.2019, p. 117–119, https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal content/EN/TXT/?uri=oj:JOC_2019_390_R_0017) |
| 14 ST-7388/23, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; The role of the civic space in protecting and promoting fundamental rights in the EU | 14 ST-7388/23, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; The role of the civic space in protecting and promoting fundamental rights in the EU |
| 15 ST-6878/25, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights: funding to promote, protect and enforce fundamental rights | 15 ST-6878/25, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights: funding to promote, protect and enforce fundamental rights |
| 16 Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law (OJ L 305, 26.11.2019, p. 17, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2019/1937/oj). | 16 Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law (OJ L 305, 26.11.2019, p. 17, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2019/1937/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 553
Alex Agius Saliba
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (23) Civil society organisations, and other civic space actors, such as independent human rights bodies, equality bodies and Ombudspersons Institutions, play a vital role in contributing to the implementation of policy, encouraging people’s participation, holding institutions accountable, and driving positive change. The Programme should help ensure sufficient resources and an enabling environment for them to operate independently, freely, safely, and effectively. To this end, Union funding should complement efforts at national level by supporting, protecting, empowering and building their capacity, as emphasised in the European Parliament resolution of 19 April 201813 , as well as Council conclusions of 10 March 202314 and 7 March 202515 . Civil society also plays an important role in ensuring an effective implementation of Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council16 by fostering a speak-up culture and a favourable environment for whistleblowers. | (23) Civil society organisations, and other civic space actors, such as cultural volunteer organisations, independent human rights bodies, equality bodies and Ombudspersons Institutions, play a vital role in contributing to the implementation of policy, encouraging people’s participation, holding institutions accountable, and driving positive change. The Programme should help ensure sufficient resources and an enabling environment for them to operate independently, freely, safely, and effectively. To this end, Union funding should complement efforts at national level by supporting, protecting, empowering and building their capacity, as emphasised in the European Parliament resolution of 19 April 201813 , as well as Council conclusions of 10 March 202314 and 7 March 202515 . Civil society also plays an important role in ensuring an effective implementation of Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council16 by fostering a speak-up culture and a favourable environment for whistleblowers. |
| 13 2018/2619(RSP) (OJ C 390, 18.11.2019, p. 117–119, https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal content/EN/TXT/?uri=oj:JOC_2019_390_R_0017) | 13 2018/2619(RSP) (OJ C 390, 18.11.2019, p. 117–119, https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal content/EN/TXT/?uri=oj:JOC_2019_390_R_0017) |
| 14 ST-7388/23, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; The role of the civic space in protecting and promoting fundamental rights in the EU | 14 ST-7388/23, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; The role of the civic space in protecting and promoting fundamental rights in the EU |
| 15 ST-6878/25, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights: funding to promote, protect and enforce fundamental rights | 15 ST-6878/25, Council Conclusions on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights: funding to promote, protect and enforce fundamental rights |
| 16 Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law (OJ L 305, 26.11.2019, p. 17, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2019/1937/oj). | 16 Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law (OJ L 305, 26.11.2019, p. 17, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2019/1937/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 554
Alice Kuhnke, Emma Rafowicz
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (23a) By way of derogation from Article 192(1) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council1a, the Union should be able to provide support in the form of grants in a flexible and timely manner without the need for a call for proposals, for example, in difficult conditions and cases of urgency and crisis, to support human rights defenders and other civic space actors . Under the conditions set out in Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, grants funded by the Programme could also be provided to civil society organisations and other entities which do not have legal personality under the applicable national law. | |
| 1a Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2024 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union (OJ L, 2024/2509, 26.9.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/2509/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 555
Pernando Barrena Arza
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (23a) Particular attention should be paid to the accessiblity of the Programme for civil society organisations at local, regional, national and transnational level, including local grassroots civil society organisations, in particular Roma-led organisations and those working with Roma communities. This shall include the provision of financial support to third parties. |
Or. en
Amendment 556
Krzysztof Śmiszek, Matjaž Nemec, Maria Grapini, Katarina Barley, Csaba Molnár, José Cepeda, Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (23a) Particular attention should be paid to the accessibility of the Programme for civil society organisations at local, regional, national and transnational level, including local grassroots civil society organisations working for the protection and promotion of Unon values enshrined in Article 2 TEU. |
Or. en
Amendment 557
Diana Riba i Giner
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (23a) Particular attention should be paid to the accessibility of the Programme for civil society organisations at local, regional, national and transnational level, including local grassroots civil society organisations. This shall include the provision of financial support to third parties. |
Or. en
Amendment 558
Krzysztof Śmiszek, Matjaž Nemec, Maria Grapini, Katarina Barley, Birgit Sippel, Csaba Molnár, José Cepeda, Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 b (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (23b) Civil society organisations and human rights defenders experience an overall shrinking civic space in the European Union. In line with the objectives set out in the EU Strategy for Civil Society, the Programme should support measures aimed at protecting civil society actors and human rights defenders who face threats and attacks in relation to their work. |
Or. en
Amendment 559
Diana Riba i Giner
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 b (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (23b) Community-based and grassroots sport organisations also play an important social and civic role. By bringing people together across communities, generations and backgrounds, they foster inclusion, participation, volunteering and active citizenship, strengthening social cohesion and the democratic fabric of European societies. |
Or. en
Amendment 560
Catherine Griset, Fabrice Leggeri, Antonín Staněk, Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (24) The Court of Justice of the European Union has confirmed that the Union is a legal structure that is based on the fundamental premise that each Member State shares with all the other Member States, and recognises that they share with it, the common values contained in Article 2 TEU, on which the Union is founded17. That premise is based on the specific and essential characteristics of Union law, including the autonomy it enjoys in relation to the laws of the Member States and to international law. That premise implies and justifies the existence of mutual trust between the Member States that those values will be recognised and, therefore, that the Union law that implements them will be respected. It follows that compliance by a Member State with the values contained in Article 2 TEU is a condition for the enjoyment of all the rights deriving from the application of the Treaties to that Member State. The Court of Justice of the European Union has therefore confirmed that in the areas for which the Union is competent, it can take action to ensure respect for the values set out in Article 2 TEU. | (24) The Court of Justice of the European Union has confirmed that the Union is a legal structure that is based on the fundamental premise that each Member State shares with all the other Member States, and recognises that they share with it, the common values contained in Article 2 TEU, on which the Union is founded17. That premise is based on the specific and essential characteristics of Union law, including the autonomy it enjoys in relation to the laws of the Member States and to international law. That premise implies and justifies the existence of mutual trust between the Member States that those values will be recognised. |
| 17 This stems directly from Opinion 2/13, EU:C:2014:2454, paragraph 168. | 17 This stems directly from Opinion 2/13, EU:C:2014:2454, paragraph 168. |
Or. fr
Amendment 561
Zsuzsanna Borvendég
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (24) The Court of Justice of the European Union has confirmed that the Union is a legal structure that is based on the fundamental premise that each Member State shares with all the other Member States, and recognises that they share with it, the common values contained in Article 2 TEU, on which the Union is founded17 . That premise is based on the specific and essential characteristics of Union law, including the autonomy it enjoys in relation to the laws of the Member States and to international law. That premise implies and justifies the existence of mutual trust between the Member States that those values will be recognised and, therefore, that the Union law that implements them will be respected. It follows that compliance by a Member State with the values contained in Article 2 TEU is a condition for the enjoyment of all the rights deriving from the application of the Treaties to that Member State. The Court of Justice of the European Union has therefore confirmed that in the areas for which the Union is competent, it can take action to ensure respect for the values set out in Article 2 TEU. | (24) The Court of Justice of the European Union has confirmed that the Union is a legal structure that is based on the fundamental premise that each Member State shares with all the other Member States, and recognises that they share with it, the common values contained in Article 2 TEU, on which the Union is founded17 . That premise is based on the specific and essential characteristics of Union law, including the autonomy it enjoys in relation to the laws of the Member States and to international law. That premise implies and justifies the existence of mutual trust between the Member States that those values will be recognised and, therefore, that the Union law that implements them will be respected. Respect for the values referred to in Article 2 TEU must be ensured in accordance with the procedures, limits and competences laid down in the Treaties. The implementation of this Programme shall fully respect Article 4(2) TEU, including the national identities of Member States inherent in their fundamental political and constitutional structures, as well as their cultural, religious and historical traditions. This Programme shall not be used as an alternative political conditionality mechanism or as a tool to circumvent Treaty-based procedures concerning Member States. |
| 17 This stems directly from Opinion 2/13, EU:C:2014:2454, paragraph 168. | 17 This stems directly from Opinion 2/13, EU:C:2014:2454, paragraph 168. |
Or. en
Amendment 562
András László, Annamária Vicsek
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (24) The Court of Justice of the European Union has confirmed that the Union is a legal structure that is based on the fundamental premise that each Member State shares with all the other Member States, and recognises that they share with it, the common values contained in Article 2 TEU, on which the Union is founded17 . That premise is based on the specific and essential characteristics of Union law, including the autonomy it enjoys in relation to the laws of the Member States and to international law. That premise implies and justifies the existence of mutual trust between the Member States that those values will be recognised and, therefore, that the Union law that implements them will be respected. It follows that compliance by a Member State with the values contained in Article 2 TEU is a condition for the enjoyment of all the rights deriving from the application of the Treaties to that Member State. The Court of Justice of the European Union has therefore confirmed that in the areas for which the Union is competent, it can take action to ensure respect for the values set out in Article 2 TEU. | (24) The Court of Justice of the European Union has confirmed that the Union is a legal structure that is based on the fundamental premise that each Member State shares with all the other Member States, and recognises that they share with it, the common values contained in Article 2 TEU, on which the Union is founded17 . That premise is based on the specific and essential characteristics of Union law, including the autonomy it enjoys in relation to the laws of the Member States and to international law. That premise implies and justifies the existence of mutual trust between the Member States that those values will be recognised and, therefore, that the Union law that implements them will be respected. It follows that compliance by a Member State with the values contained in Article 2 TEU is a condition for the enjoyment of all the rights deriving from the application of the Treaties to that Member State. Union financial instruments must never be used to circumvent political neutrality, interfere in national democratic processes or undermine the constitutional identities and sovereign competences of the Member States and must ensure strict neutrality, transparency and accountability in all funding decisions under the Programme. |
| 17 This stems directly from Opinion 2/13, EU:C:2014:2454, paragraph 168. | 17 This stems directly from Opinion 2/13, EU:C:2014:2454, paragraph 168. |
Or. en
Amendment 563
François-Xavier Bellamy
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (24) The Court of Justice of the European Union has confirmed that the Union is a legal structure that is based on the fundamental premise that each Member State shares with all the other Member States, and recognises that they share with it, the common values contained in Article 2 TEU, on which the Union is founded17 . That premise is based on the specific and essential characteristics of Union law, including the autonomy it enjoys in relation to the laws of the Member States and to international law. That premise implies and justifies the existence of mutual trust between the Member States that those values will be recognised and, therefore, that the Union law that implements them will be respected. It follows that compliance by a Member State with the values contained in Article 2 TEU is a condition for the enjoyment of all the rights deriving from the application of the Treaties to that Member State. The Court of Justice of the European Union has therefore confirmed that in the areas for which the Union is competent, it can take action to ensure respect for the values set out in Article 2 TEU. | (24) The Court of Justice of the European Union has confirmed that the Union is a legal structure that is based on the fundamental premise that each Member State shares with all the other Member States, and recognises that they share with it, the common values contained in Article 2 TEU, on which the Union is founded17 . That premise is based on the specific and essential characteristics of Union law and implies the existence of mutual trust between the Member States that those values will be recognised and, therefore, that the Union law that implements them will be respected. It follows that compliance by a Member State with the values contained in Article 2 TEU is a condition for the enjoyment of all the rights deriving from the application of the Treaties to that Member State. The Court of Justice of the European Union has therefore confirmed that in the areas for which the Union is competent, it can take action to ensure respect for the values set out in Article 2 TEU. |
| 17 This stems directly from Opinion 2/13, EU:C:2014:2454, paragraph 168. | 17 This stems directly from Opinion 2/13, EU:C:2014:2454, paragraph 168. |
Or. en
Amendment 564
Erik Kaliňák
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (24) The Court of Justice of the European Union has confirmed that the Union is a legal structure that is based on the fundamental premise that each Member State shares with all the other Member States, and recognises that they share with it, the common values contained in Article 2 TEU, on which the Union is founded17. That premise is based on the specific and essential characteristics of Union law, including the autonomy it enjoys in relation to the laws of the Member States and to international law. That premise implies and justifies the existence of mutual trust between the Member States that those values will be recognised and, therefore, that the Union law that implements them will be respected. It follows that compliance by a Member State with the values contained in Article 2 TEU is a condition for the enjoyment of all the rights deriving from the application of the Treaties to that Member State. The Court of Justice of the European Union has therefore confirmed that in the areas for which the Union is competent, it can take action to ensure respect for the values set out in Article 2 TEU. | (24) The Court of Justice of the European Union has confirmed that the Union is a legal structure that is based on the fundamental premise that each Member State shares with all the other Member States, and recognises that they share with it, the common values contained in Article 2 TEU, on which the Union is founded17. That premise is based on the specific and essential characteristics of Union law, including the autonomy it enjoys in relation to the laws of the Member States and to international law. That premise implies and justifies the existence of mutual trust between the Member States that those values will be recognised and, therefore, that the Union law that implements them will be respected. It follows that compliance by a Member State with the values contained in Article 2 TEU is a condition for the enjoyment of the rights deriving from the application of the Treaties to that Member State. Any measures adopted by the Union to ensure respect for these values are implemented in accordance with the principles of conferral, subsidiarity and proportionality, as enshrined in the Treaties. |
| 17 This stems directly from Opinion 2/13, EU:C:2014:2454, paragraph 168. | 17 This stems directly from Opinion 2/13, EU:C:2014:2454, paragraph 168. |
Or. sk
Justification
The case-law of the Court of Justice confirms the importance of the values set out in Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union for the functioning of the Union and mutual trust between Member States. At the same time, however, the exercise of the Union’s powers must remain within the limits of the powers conferred by the Treaties and must respect the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality. The proposed amendment clarifies the existing legal framework without changing its substantive content.
Amendment 565
Alice Kuhnke, Emma Rafowicz
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (25) At a time when European societies face challenges that affect democracies, such as raise of extremisms and intolerance, disinformation and foreign information manipulation and interference by hostile actors, it is crucial that Union values such as respect for fundamental rights, equality and democracy, continue to be actively cultivated, protected, promoted, enforced, and shared among citizens and peoples, so that those values remain at the heart of the Union project. A deterioration in their protection in any Member State can have detrimental effects on the Union as a whole. It is therefore crucial that this Programme contributes to protecting Union values, including respect for fundamental rights, equality and democracy. | (25) At a time when European societies face challenges that affect democracies, such as raise of extremisms, intolerance, disinformation and foreign information manipulation and interference by hostile actors, including anti-rights and anti-gender actors, it is crucial that Union values such as respect for fundamental rights, equality, gender equality and democracy, continue to be actively cultivated, protected, respected, promoted, enforced, and shared among citizens and peoples, so that those values remain at the heart of the Union project. A deterioration in their protection in any Member State can have detrimental effects on the Union as a whole. Moreover, the freeze of funds of the United States Agency for International Development and national budget restrictions are having a significant impact on civil society across the Union. Existing Union programmes offer only short-term, project-based support, making it difficult to retain skilled staff or build long-term monitoring and response capacity. It is therefore crucial that this Programme contributes to protecting Union values enshrined in Article 2 TEU, including respect for fundamental rights, equality and democracy. Particular attention should be paid to ensure that no Union funding is made available to anti-rights and anti-gender actors, groups or entities that aim to roll back advances in gender equality, diversity and inclusion, in particular women’s rights, the rights of LGBTIQ persons and other groups at risk, or whose work is contrary to Article 6 of Regulation 2024/2509 or where the conditions in Article 138 of the same Regulation are met. |
Or. en
Amendment 566
Catherine Griset, Fabrice Leggeri, Mathilde Androuët, Antonín Staněk, Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (25) At a time when European societies face challenges that affect democracies, such as raise of extremisms and intolerance, disinformation and foreign information manipulation and interference by hostile actors, it is crucial that Union values such as respect for fundamental rights, equality and democracy, continue to be actively cultivated, protected, promoted, enforced, and shared among citizens and peoples, so that those values remain at the heart of the Union project. A deterioration in their protection in any Member State can have detrimental effects on the Union as a whole. It is therefore crucial that this Programme contributes to protecting Union values, including respect for fundamental rights, equality and democracy. | (25) At a time when European societies face challenges that affect democracies, such as the rise in Islamism and terrorism, and foreign and internal information manipulation and interference by hostile actors, it is crucial that this Programme does not help to finance actions that promote separatism, terrorism or any type of violence based on ideological, philosophical or religious agendas. |
Or. fr
Amendment 567
François-Xavier Bellamy
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (25) At a time when European societies face challenges that affect democracies, such as raise of extremisms and intolerance, disinformation and foreign information manipulation and interference by hostile actors, it is crucial that Union values such as respect for fundamental rights, equality and democracy, continue to be actively cultivated, protected, promoted, enforced, and shared among citizens and peoples, so that those values remain at the heart of the Union project. A deterioration in their protection in any Member State can have detrimental effects on the Union as a whole. It is therefore crucial that this Programme contributes to protecting Union values, including respect for fundamental rights, equality and democracy. | (25) At a time when European societies face challenges that affect democracies, such as raise of extremisms and intolerance, religious fundamentalism and radicalisation, disinformation and foreign information manipulation and interference by hostile actors, including politico-religious interference in European democratic processes, and more specifically Islamist entryism, it is crucial that Union values such as freedom of thought, conscience and religion, respect for fundamental rights, equality and democracy, continue to be actively cultivated, protected, promoted, enforced, and shared among citizens and peoples, so that those values remain at the heart of the Union project. A deterioration in their protection in any Member State can have detrimental effects on the Union as a whole. It is therefore crucial that this Programme contributes to protecting Union values, including respect for fundamental rights, equality and democracy. |
Or. en
Amendment 568
Rasa Juknevičienė, Sandra Kalniete, François-Xavier Bellamy
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (25) At a time when European societies face challenges that affect democracies, such as raise of extremisms and intolerance, disinformation and foreign information manipulation and interference by hostile actors, it is crucial that Union values such as respect for fundamental rights, equality and democracy, continue to be actively cultivated, protected, promoted, enforced, and shared among citizens and peoples, so that those values remain at the heart of the Union project. A deterioration in their protection in any Member State can have detrimental effects on the Union as a whole. It is therefore crucial that this Programme contributes to protecting Union values, including respect for fundamental rights, equality and democracy. | (25) At a time when European societies face challenges that affect democracies, such as rise of extremisms and intolerance, disinformation and foreign information manipulation and interference by hostile actors, which increasingly include the manipulation of historical narratives in the digital information space, it is crucial that Union values such as respect for fundamental rights, equality and democracy, continue to be actively cultivated, protected, promoted, enforced, and shared among citizens and peoples, so that those values remain at the heart of the Union project. A deterioration in their protection in any Member State can have detrimental effects on the Union as a whole. It is therefore crucial that this Programme contributes to protecting Union values, including respect for fundamental rights, equality and democracy. |
Or. en
Amendment 569
Erik Kaliňák
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (25) At a time when European societies face challenges that affect democracies, such as raise of extremisms and intolerance, disinformation and foreign information manipulation and interference by hostile actors, it is crucial that Union values such as respect for fundamental rights, equality and democracy, continue to be actively cultivated, protected, promoted, enforced, and shared among citizens and peoples, so that those values remain at the heart of the Union project. A deterioration in their protection in any Member State can have detrimental effects on the Union as a whole. It is therefore crucial that this Programme contributes to protecting Union values, including respect for fundamental rights, equality and democracy. | (25) At a time when European societies face challenges that affect democracies, such as raise of extremisms and intolerance, disinformation and foreign information manipulation and interference by hostile actors, it is crucial to strengthen the democratic resilience of societies, foster citizen awareness, and protect fundamental rights and freedoms enshrined in the Treaties and the Charter of fundamental rights of the European Union. The Programme should contribute to the promotion of democratic participation, civic engagement, media literacy and respect for fundamental rights in areas falling within the Union’s competences. |
Or. sk
Justification
The programme should focus on specific areas of support, such as democratic participation, media literacy, civic engagement and the protection of fundamental rights. The proposed amendment maintains the response to current challenges but removes general formulations that could lead to an unclear extension of the programme’s objectives beyond the powers conferred on the Union by the Treaties.
Amendment 570
Sebastian Tynkkynen
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (25) At a time when European societies face challenges that affect democracies, such as raise of extremisms and intolerance, disinformation and foreign information manipulation and interference by hostile actors, it is crucial that Union values such as respect for fundamental rights, equality and democracy, continue to be actively cultivated, protected, promoted, enforced, and shared among citizens and peoples, so that those values remain at the heart of the Union project. A deterioration in their protection in any Member State can have detrimental effects on the Union as a whole. It is therefore crucial that this Programme contributes to protecting Union values, including respect for fundamental rights, equality and democracy. | (25) At a time when European societies face challenges that affect democracies, such as unchecked migration, Islamist extremism, foreign information manipulation and interference by hostile actors, it is crucial that Union values such as respect for fundamental rights, equality and democracy, continue to be actively cultivated, protected, promoted, enforced, and shared among citizens and peoples, so that those values remain at the heart of the Union project. A deterioration in their protection in any Member State can have detrimental effects on the Union as a whole. It is therefore crucial that this Programme contributes to protecting Union values, including respect for fundamental rights, equality and democracy, particularly from the aforementioned external threats. |
Or. fi
Amendment 571
Fredis Beleris
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (25) At a time when European societies face challenges that affect democracies, such as raise of extremisms and intolerance, disinformation and foreign information manipulation and interference by hostile actors, it is crucial that Union values such as respect for fundamental rights, equality and democracy, continue to be actively cultivated, protected, promoted, enforced, and shared among citizens and peoples, so that those values remain at the heart of the Union project. A deterioration in their protection in any Member State can have detrimental effects on the Union as a whole. It is therefore crucial that this Programme contributes to protecting Union values, including respect for fundamental rights, equality and democracy. | (25) At a time when European societies face challenges that affect democracies, such as raise of extremisms and intolerance, disinformation and foreign information manipulation and interference by hostile actors, it is crucial that Union values such as respect for fundamental rights, equality and democracy, continue to be actively cultivated, protected, promoted, enforced, and shared among citizens and peoples, so that those values remain at the heart of the Union project. A deterioration in their protection in any Member State or candidate country can have detrimental effects on the Union as a whole. It is therefore crucial that this Programme contributes to protecting Union values, including respect for fundamental rights, equality and democracy. |
Or. el
Amendment 572
Michał Wawrykiewicz
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (25a) "The provisions of this Regulation shall be interpreted and implemented in a mannerfully consistent with this recital. In particular, the Information and Journalism strand established under Article 6 and the Civic Space Resilience strand established under Article 9b shall explicitly recognise civil society organisations specialising in digital rights, fact-checking entities, internet governance experts, platform accountability bodies, and researchers combating foreign information manipulation and interference as primary eligible beneficiaries of Union support. The financial sustainability, legal protection, and operational independence of those organisations shall be treated as programme objectives in their own right under Article 6 and Article 9b". |
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Amendment 573
Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Irena Joveva, Fabienne Keller, Lucia Yar, Dainius Žalimas, Laurence Farreng, Nikola Minchev, Sophie Wilmès, Raquel García Hermida-Van Der Walle
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (25a) Independent researchers, journalists, fact-checkers, civil society organisations and other public-interest actors provide essential transparency regarding platform governance and online information environments. Their work contributes to democratic resilience, media pluralism, electoral integrity and informed public debate. The Programme should therefore support activities aimed at monitoring algorithmic amplification, recommender systems, political advertising delivery systems, demonetisation practices and content moderation policies affecting democratic participation, media pluralism and civic space. |
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Amendment 574
Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Brigitte van den Berg, Irena Joveva, Fabienne Keller, Lucia Yar, Dainius Žalimas, Laurence Farreng, Nikola Minchev, Raquel García Hermida-Van Der Walle
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 b (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (25b) Particular attention should be paid to organisations carrying out public-interest monitoring, research, advocacy and watchdog activities related to media freedom, media pluralism, platform governance, algorithmic transparency, information integrity and the resilience of the European information ecosystem. |
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Amendment 575
Krzysztof Śmiszek, Matjaž Nemec, Maria Grapini, Katarina Barley, Csaba Molnár, José Cepeda, Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (26) In light of increasing risks linked to natural hazards, climate and environmental disasters, health emergencies, technological accidents, evolving security threats, and other disruptions, it is essential to enhance the Union’s and Member States’ capability to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to crises. The Programme should therefore support citizens’ education and engagement on crisis preparedness thus enhancing societal resilience. | (26) In light of increasing risks linked to natural hazards, climate and environmental disasters, health emergencies, technological accidents, evolving security threats, and other disruptions, it is essential to enhance the Union’s and Member States’ capability to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to crises. The Programme should therefore support citizens’ education and engagement on crisis preparedness thus enhancing societal resilience. Connecting the Programme with the EU Democracy Shield and the Preparedness Union Strategy is crucial in this context, while ensuring that such crisis preparedness is particularly focused on the citizenship education dimension, considering that multiple types of crisis preparedness are covered in the overall EU approach to this topic. |
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Amendment 576
Sebastian Tynkkynen
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (26) In light of increasing risks linked to natural hazards, climate and environmental disasters, health emergencies, technological accidents, evolving security threats, and other disruptions, it is essential to enhance the Union’s and Member States’ capability to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to crises. The Programme should therefore support citizens’ education and engagement on crisis preparedness thus enhancing societal resilience. | (26) In light of increasing risks linked to accidents, evolving security threats, and other disruptions, it is essential to enhance the Union’s and Member States’ capability to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to crises. The Programme should therefore support citizens’ education and engagement on crisis preparedness thus enhancing societal resilience. |
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Amendment 577
Pernando Barrena Arza
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (26) In light of increasing risks linked to natural hazards, climate and environmental disasters, health emergencies, technological accidents, evolving security threats, and other disruptions, it is essential to enhance the Union’s and Member States’ capability to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to crises. The Programme should therefore support citizens’ education and engagement on crisis preparedness thus enhancing societal resilience. | (26) In light of increasing risks linked to natural hazards, climate and environmental disasters as a consequence of climate change, health emergencies, technological accidents, evolving security threats, and other disruptions, it is essential to enhance the Union’s and Member States’ capability to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to crises. The Programme should therefore support citizens’ education and engagement on crisis preparedness and climate adaptation, thus enhancing societal resilience. |
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Amendment 578
Sabine Verheyen, Hélder Sousa Silva, Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski, Manuela Ripa, Sunčana Glavak, Łukasz Kohut, Eleonora Meleti, Viktor Weisz, Giusi Princi
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (26) In light of increasing risks linked to natural hazards, climate and environmental disasters, health emergencies, technological accidents, evolving security threats, and other disruptions, it is essential to enhance the Union’s and Member States’ capability to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to crises. The Programme should therefore support citizens’ education and engagement on crisis preparedness thus enhancing societal resilience. | (26) In light of increasing risks linked to natural hazards, climate and environmental disasters, health emergencies, technological accidents, evolving security threats, and other disruptions, it is essential to enhance the Union’s and Member States’ capability to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to crises. The Programme should therefore support citizens’ education and engagement on crisis preparedness, inter alia in the cultural and creative sectors, thus enhancing societal resilience. |
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Amendment 579
Alessandro Ciriani
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (26) In light of increasing risks linked to natural hazards, climate and environmental disasters, health emergencies, technological accidents, evolving security threats, and other disruptions, it is essential to enhance the Union’s and Member States’ capability to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to crises. The Programme should therefore support citizens’ education and engagement on crisis preparedness thus enhancing societal resilience. | (26) In light of increasing risks linked to natural hazards, climate and environmental disasters, health emergencies, technological accidents, evolving security threats, and other disruptions, it is essential to enhance the Union’s and Member States’ capability to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to crises. The Programme should therefore support citizens’ education and engagement on crisis preparedness, including in cultural and creative sectors, thus enhancing societal resilience. |
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Amendment 580
Catherine Griset, Fabrice Leggeri, Antonín Staněk, Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (26) In light of increasing risks linked to natural hazards, climate and environmental disasters, health emergencies, technological accidents, evolving security threats, and other disruptions, it is essential to enhance the Union’s and Member States’ capability to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to crises. The Programme should therefore support citizens’ education and engagement on crisis preparedness thus enhancing societal resilience. | (26) In light of increasing risks linked to natural disasters, health emergencies, technological accidents, evolving security threats, and other disruptions, it is essential to enhance the Union’s and Member States’ capability to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to crises. The Programme should therefore support citizens’ education and engagement on crisis preparedness thus enhancing societal resilience. |
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Amendment 581
Zsuzsanna Borvendég
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (27) Hence, the Programme should also support actions aiming at safeguarding and strengthening democracy in the Union, reinforcing public trust in democracy and democratic institutions, strengthening democratic preparedness and resilience, fostering citizens’ engagement, participation and awareness of common history and values, thereby supporting citizens’ exercise of their rights, including their electoral rights, in full respect of Member States’ competences in the organisation of elections. The Programme should also contribute to fostering critical thinking, civic participation and democracy through education as a lifelong effort, so that all citizens have the skills to recognise foreign information, manipulation and interference and disinformation. | (27) Hence, the Programme should also support actions aiming at safeguarding and strengthening democracy in the Union, reinforcing public trust in democracy and democratic institutions, strengthening democratic preparedness and resilience, fostering citizens’ engagement, participation and awareness of common history and values, thereby supporting citizens’ exercise of their rights, including their electoral rights, in full respect of Member States’ competences in the organisation of elections. The Programme should also contribute to fostering critical thinking, civic participation and democracy, without interfering with the responsibility of Member States for the content of teaching and the organisation of education systems and while respecting parental rights and the cultural and religious traditions of Member States. Measures aimed at addressing disinformation shall fully respect freedom of expression, media pluralism and political pluralism, and shall not result in censorship, viewpoint discrimination or the suppression of lawful political opinions. |
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Amendment 582
Rasa Juknevičienė, Sandra Kalniete, François-Xavier Bellamy
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (27) Hence, the Programme should also support actions aiming at safeguarding and strengthening democracy in the Union, reinforcing public trust in democracy and democratic institutions, strengthening democratic preparedness and resilience, fostering citizens’ engagement, participation and awareness of common history and values, thereby supporting citizens’ exercise of their rights, including their electoral rights, in full respect of Member States’ competences in the organisation of elections. The Programme should also contribute to fostering critical thinking, civic participation and democracy through education as a lifelong effort, so that all citizens have the skills to recognise foreign information, manipulation and interference and disinformation. | (27) Hence, the Programme should also support actions aiming at safeguarding and strengthening democracy in the Union, reinforcing public trust in democracy and democratic institutions, strengthening democratic preparedness and resilience. It should foster citizens’ engagement, participation and awareness of common history, culture, cultural heritage, values and diversity. This should include support for research and education on defining events in recent European history and on the causes and consequences of authoritarian and totalitarian regimes. In doing so, it should support citizens in exercising their rights, including electoral rights, in full respect of Member States’ competences in the organisation of elections. The Programme should also contribute to fostering critical thinking, civic participation and democracy through education as a lifelong effort, so that all citizens have the skills to recognise foreign information, manipulation and interference and disinformation. |
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Justification
Adapted from CERV: "increasing awareness among citizens, especially young people, of European culture, cultural heritage, identity and history, including with regard to totalitarian and authoritarian regimes and other defining episodes in recent European history, so as to strengthen remembrance and European citizens’ commitment to the Union and to encourage tolerance, mutual understanding, intercultural dialogue and respect for diversity;"
Amendment 583
Krzysztof Śmiszek, Matjaž Nemec, Maria Grapini, Katarina Barley, Csaba Molnár, José Cepeda, Sandro Ruotolo, Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (27) Hence, the Programme should also support actions aiming at safeguarding and strengthening democracy in the Union, reinforcing public trust in democracy and democratic institutions, strengthening democratic preparedness and resilience, fostering citizens’ engagement, participation and awareness of common history and values, thereby supporting citizens’ exercise of their rights, including their electoral rights, in full respect of Member States’ competences in the organisation of elections. The Programme should also contribute to fostering critical thinking, civic participation and democracy through education as a lifelong effort, so that all citizens have the skills to recognise foreign information, manipulation and interference and disinformation. | (27) Hence, the Programme should also support actions aiming at safeguarding and strengthening democracy in the Union, reinforcing public trust in democracy and democratic institutions, strengthening democratic preparedness and resilience, fostering citizens’ engagement, participation and awareness of common history, expression of remembrance through intergenerational exchanges involving the lived experience of citizens having lived through important historic moments and values, thereby supporting citizens’ exercise of their rights, including their electoral rights, in particular of citizens with disabilities in full respect of Member States’ competences in the organisation of elections. The Programme should also contribute to fostering critical thinking, civic participation and democracy through education as a lifelong effort, including via non-formal and informal learning, so that all citizens have the skills to recognise foreign information, manipulation and interference and disinformation. |
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Amendment 584
Annamária Vicsek, András László
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (27) Hence, the Programme should also support actions aiming at safeguarding and strengthening democracy in the Union, reinforcing public trust in democracy and democratic institutions, strengthening democratic preparedness and resilience, fostering citizens’ engagement, participation and awareness of common history and values, thereby supporting citizens’ exercise of their rights, including their electoral rights, in full respect of Member States’ competences in the organisation of elections. The Programme should also contribute to fostering critical thinking, civic participation and democracy through education as a lifelong effort, so that all citizens have the skills to recognise foreign information, manipulation and interference and disinformation. | (27) Hence, the Programme should also support actions aiming at safeguarding and strengthening democracy in the Union, reinforcing public trust in democracy and democratic institutions, strengthening democratic preparedness and resilience, fostering citizens’ engagement, participation and awareness of common history and values as well as the cultural heritage and unique identity of historical and indigenous national and ethnic minorities, thereby supporting citizens’ exercise of their rights, including their electoral rights, in full respect of Member States’ competences in the organisation of elections. The Programme should also contribute to fostering critical thinking, civic participation and democracy through education as a lifelong effort, so that all citizens have the skills to recognise foreign information, manipulation and interference and disinformation. |
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Amendment 585
Erik Kaliňák
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (27) Hence, the Programme should also support actions aiming at safeguarding and strengthening democracy in the Union, reinforcing public trust in democracy and democratic institutions, strengthening democratic preparedness and resilience, fostering citizens’ engagement, participation and awareness of common history and values, thereby supporting citizens’ exercise of their rights, including their electoral rights, in full respect of Member States’ competences in the organisation of elections. The Programme should also contribute to fostering critical thinking, civic participation and democracy through education as a lifelong effort, so that all citizens have the skills to recognise foreign information, manipulation and interference and disinformation. | (27) Hence, the Programme should also support actions aiming at safeguarding and strengthening democracy in the Union, reinforcing public trust in democratic institutions, strengthening democratic preparedness and resilience, fostering citizens’ engagement, participation and awareness of the function of the Union and citizens’ rights, including their electoral rights, in full respect of Member States’ competences in the organisation of elections. The Programme should also contribute to fostering critical thinking, civic participation and education as a lifelong effort, so that citizens have the skills to recognise foreign information, manipulation and foreign interference and disinformation. |
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Justification
References to the formation of a common interpretation of history or shared values are not necessary to achieve these goals. The proposed amendment maintains the support for democracy, civic participation and media literacy, while increasing the neutrality and legal precision of the text.
Amendment 586
Catherine Griset, Fabrice Leggeri, Mathilde Androuët, Antonín Staněk, Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Annamária Vicsek
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (27) Hence, the Programme should also support actions aiming at safeguarding and strengthening democracy in the Union, reinforcing public trust in democracy and democratic institutions, strengthening democratic preparedness and resilience, fostering citizens’ engagement, participation and awareness of common history and values, thereby supporting citizens’ exercise of their rights, including their electoral rights, in full respect of Member States’ competences in the organisation of elections. The Programme should also contribute to fostering critical thinking, civic participation and democracy through education as a lifelong effort, so that all citizens have the skills to recognise foreign information, manipulation and interference and disinformation. | (27) Hence, the Programme should also support actions aiming at safeguarding and strengthening democracy in the Union, reinforcing public trust in democratic institutions, fostering citizens’ engagement, participation and awareness of common history and values, thereby supporting citizens’ exercise of their rights, including their electoral rights, in full respect of Member States’ competences in the organisation of elections. The Programme should also resist any attempt to exploit educational facilities to manipulate young people and influence their electoral and civic conduct, as they are perfectly capable of detecting foreign or internal information manipulation and interference and disinformation. |
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Amendment 587
Sebastian Tynkkynen
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (27) Hence, the Programme should also support actions aiming at safeguarding and strengthening democracy in the Union, reinforcing public trust in democracy and democratic institutions, strengthening democratic preparedness and resilience, fostering citizens’ engagement, participation and awareness of common history and values, thereby supporting citizens’ exercise of their rights, including their electoral rights, in full respect of Member States’ competences in the organisation of elections. The Programme should also contribute to fostering critical thinking, civic participation and democracy through education as a lifelong effort, so that all citizens have the skills to recognise foreign information, manipulation and interference and disinformation. | (27) Hence, the Programme should also support actions aiming at safeguarding and strengthening democracy in the Union, reinforcing public trust in democracy and democratic institutions, particularly through pluralist political discourse, strengthening democratic preparedness and resilience, fostering citizens’ engagement, participation and awareness of Europe’s history and values, thereby supporting citizens’ exercise of their rights, including their electoral rights, in full respect of Member States’ competences in the organisation of elections. The Programme should also contribute to fostering critical thinking, civic participation and democracy through education as a lifelong effort, so that all citizens have the skills to recognise foreign information, manipulation and interference and propaganda. |
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Amendment 588
Sabine Verheyen, Hélder Sousa Silva, Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski, Manuela Ripa, Sunčana Glavak, Łukasz Kohut, Eleonora Meleti, Viktor Weisz, Giusi Princi
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (27) Hence, the Programme should also support actions aiming at safeguarding and strengthening democracy in the Union, reinforcing public trust in democracy and democratic institutions, strengthening democratic preparedness and resilience, fostering citizens’ engagement, participation and awareness of common history and values, thereby supporting citizens’ exercise of their rights, including their electoral rights, in full respect of Member States’ competences in the organisation of elections. The Programme should also contribute to fostering critical thinking, civic participation and democracy through education as a lifelong effort, so that all citizens have the skills to recognise foreign information, manipulation and interference and disinformation. | (27) Hence, the Programme should also support actions aiming at safeguarding and strengthening democracy in the Union, reinforcing public trust in democracy and democratic institutions, strengthening democratic preparedness and resilience, fostering citizens’ engagement, participation, education and awareness of common European history and values, thereby supporting citizens’ exercise of their rights, including their electoral rights, in full respect of Member States’ competences in the organisation of elections. The Programme should also contribute to fostering media literacy, critical thinking, civic participation and democracy through education as a lifelong effort, so that all citizens have the skills to recognise foreign information, manipulation and interference and disinformation. |
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Amendment 589
Dainius Žalimas
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (27a) Common culture of remembrance and critical reflection on Europe’s historical memory are necessary to make citizens, in particular young persons, aware of the crimes of fascist, Stalinist, and other totalitarian and authoritarian regimes of the past as a way of fostering resilience against modern threats to democracy. They should also encompass activities concerning other defining moments and reference points in recent European history, including Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. The importance of cultural, historical, and social factors should also be taken into account to support a European identity based on shared values and a sense of common belonging |
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Amendment 590
Sabine Verheyen, Hélder Sousa Silva, Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski, Manuela Ripa, Sunčana Glavak, Łukasz Kohut, Eleonora Meleti, Viktor Weisz, Giusi Princi
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (27a) The Programme should be implemented in a user-friendly manner, notably through accessible and proportionate application and reporting requirements. Particular attention should be paid to ensuring that organisations of different sizes and capacities, including grassroots civil society organisations operating at local, regional, national and transnational level, are able to access and benefit from the Programme. To further enhance accessibility and outreach, the use of financial support to third parties, as provided for in Article 207 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2059 (‘regranting’), should be considered where appropriate. |
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Amendment 591
Ivaylo Valchev, Lara Magoni, Marco Squarta
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (27a) The implementation of the Programme should provide simple, fully digital and accessible participation, management and reporting procedures for all potential beneficiaries, including persons with disabilities. Furthermore, the Programme should be promoted more effectively, including through digital channels, in order to raise awareness of the opportunities it offers among stakeholders active in the sectors concerned. This would help encourage the submission of relevant, high-quality project proposals, while ensuring transparent, consistent and easily understandable selection criteria. |
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Justification
Introduces simplification as a recital principle, requiring fully digital and accessible procedures, effective programme promotion, and transparent selection criteria.
Amendment 592
Krzysztof Śmiszek, Matjaž Nemec, Maria Grapini, Katarina Barley, Birgit Sippel, Csaba Molnár, José Cepeda, Gabriela Firea, Victor Negrescu, Michał Kobosko
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (27a) While the Programme should promote synergies between cultural, media and civic policies, such synergies should not result in competition between strands or reduce the accessibility of funding for beneficiaries pursuing strand-specific objectives. Dedicated financial allocations should therefore preserve the autonomy, visibility and effectiveness of each strand while ensuring complementarity between them. |
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Amendment 593
François-Xavier Bellamy
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (27a) The Programme should allow for a broad participation of organisations. The specificities of the outermost regions referred to in Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) should be taken into account. |
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Amendment 594
Alessandro Ciriani
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (27a) Impact, quality and relevance should constitute key evaluation criteria for the selection of projects under the Programme. |
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Amendment 595
Krzysztof Śmiszek, Matjaž Nemec, Maria Grapini, Katarina Barley, Birgit Sippel, Csaba Molnár, José Cepeda
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 b (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (27b) Independent civil society organisations, human rights defenders, watchdog organisations and other beneficiaries promoting Union values play an essential role in protecting democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights. Where deficiencies related to the rule of law affect the management or distribution of Union funds, it is important to ensure that support for such actors can continue effectively and without discrimination. The implementation of Union budgetary conditionality should therefore take due account of the need to safeguard access to funding for independent civil society actors and final beneficiaries whose activities contribute to the objectives and values of the Union. |
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Amendment 596
Krzysztof Śmiszek, Matjaž Nemec, Maria Grapini, Katarina Barley, Birgit Sippel, Csaba Molnár, José Cepeda, Michał Kobosko
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 c (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (27c) A free, vibrant and pluralistic civic space is an essential component of democracy, the rule of law and the protection of fundamental rights in the Union. Human rights defenders, civil society organisations and other civic space actors increasingly face threats, harassment, strategic lawsuits, smear campaigns, online and offline attacks, restrictions on access to funding and other forms of pressure aimed at preventing them from carrying out their activities. In order to safeguard the values enshrined in Article 2 TEU and strengthen the resilience of democratic societies, the Programme should support the establishment of an independent and holistic EU Protection Mechanism for Human Rights Defenders and Civil Society capable of providing timely, flexible and comprehensive support to civic space actors under threat. That mechanism should complement existing initiatives, address protection gaps where no adequate support is available, and ensure that those defending fundamental rights, democracy and the rule of law are able to continue their work safely and effectively throughout the Union. |
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Amendment 597
Krzysztof Śmiszek, Matjaž Nemec, Maria Grapini, Katarina Barley, Csaba Molnár, José Cepeda, Michał Kobosko
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 d (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (27d) In order to ensure the effective, independent and uniform implementation of actions supporting Union values, fundamental rights, equality, civic participation and the protection of civic space across the Union, the CERV+, Daphne and Emergency Support strands should be implemented solely under direct management by the Commission. Direct management contributes to safeguarding the independence of beneficiaries, ensuring equal access to funding across all Member States, promoting transparency and consistency in the award of funding, and reducing the risk of political interference in the selection and implementation of actions. This is particularly important for organisations and individuals working to protect fundamental rights, combat violence and discrimination, and respond to threats against civic space, democracy and the rule of law. |
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Amendment 598
Catherine Griset, Fabrice Leggeri, Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (28) The Programme should foster synergies and complementarity with Global Europe as it will contribute to the advancement of the Union’s international cultural relations and to the Union’s external action objectives through cultural cooperation. | deleted |
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Amendment 599
Sebastian Tynkkynen
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (28) The Programme should foster synergies and complementarity with Global Europe as it will contribute to the advancement of the Union’s international cultural relations and to the Union’s external action objectives through cultural cooperation. | deleted |
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Amendment 600
Emma Rafowicz, Alice Kuhnke
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (28) The Programme should foster synergies and complementarity with Global Europe as it will contribute to the advancement of the Union’s international cultural relations and to the Union’s external action objectives through cultural cooperation. | (28) The Programme should also apply social conditionality, which is understood as the respect for minimum social standards such as labour rights, decent working conditions, non-discrimination, accessibility, and fair and equal remuneration taking into account applicable Union and national labour and social legislation, including relevant collective agreements. In that context, support under the Culture, Music MEDIA strands shall be conditional on beneficiaries committing, through the grant agreement, to apply the EU Artists’ Charter (‘the Charter’) as the common reference framework for fair practice in the activities supported by the Programme. |
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Amendment 601
Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Brigitte van den Berg, Lucia Yar, Dainius Žalimas, Laurence Farreng, Nikola Minchev, Sophie Wilmès, Raquel García Hermida-Van Der Walle
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (28) The Programme should foster synergies and complementarity with Global Europe as it will contribute to the advancement of the Union’s international cultural relations and to the Union’s external action objectives through cultural cooperation. | (28) The Programme should foster synergies and complementarity with Global Europe as it will contribute to the advancement of the Union’s international cultural relations and to the Union’s external action objectives through cultural cooperation. Synergies should also be fostered between the AgoraEU Porgramme and the European Democracy Shield, Justice Programme, Erasmus+, European Competitiveness Fund, Horizon Europe and the National and Regional Partnership Plans; |
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Amendment 602
Chiara Gemma, Ivaylo Valchev
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (28) The Programme should foster synergies and complementarity with Global Europe as it will contribute to the advancement of the Union’s international cultural relations and to the Union’s external action objectives through cultural cooperation. | (28) The Programme should foster synergies and complementarity with Global Europe as it will contribute to the advancement of the Union’s international cultural relations and to the Union’s external action objectives through cultural cooperation and provided that those synergies do not lead to an unauthorised extension of the Programme’s mandate towards foreign policy purposes that belong to dedicated instruments. |
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Amendment 603
Krzysztof Śmiszek, Matjaž Nemec, Maria Grapini, Katarina Barley, Csaba Molnár, José Cepeda, Victor Negrescu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (28) The Programme should foster synergies and complementarity with Global Europe as it will contribute to the advancement of the Union’s international cultural relations and to the Union’s external action objectives through cultural cooperation. | (28) The Programme should foster synergies and complementarity with Global Europe as it will contribute to the advancement of the Union’s international cultural relations and to the Union’s external action objectives through cultural cooperation and the promotion of global citizenship education, and supporting networks and initiatives working on cross-border journalism investigations. |
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