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On the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the ‘AgoraEU’ programme for the period 2028-2034, and repealing Regulations (EU) 2021/692 and (EU) 2021/818

Document CJ65-AM-790063 · (COM(2025)0550 – C100173/2025 – 2025/0550(COD))

Committee on Culture and Education Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Amendment 1531

Alice Kuhnke, Emma Rafowicz

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Annex I
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAMME ACTIONS
SECTION 1
Culture - Creative Europe Strand
The priorities of the Culture - Creative Europe strand referred to in Article 4 shall be pursued, including with the aim of strengthening the circulation of European works in a digital and multilingual environment, and where appropriate, by means of translation, regardless of the type of medium used, through the following actions, the details of which, including possible higher co-financing rates for small-scale projects, shall be defined in the work programmes:
Horizontal actions:
Horizontal actions aim to support all the cultural and creative sectors, with the exception of the audiovisual sector, in addressing common challenges they face at European level;
In particular, horizontal actions shall co-finance transnational projects for collaboration, networking, mobility and internationalisation, including through residency programmes, touring, events, exhibitions and festivals;
The following horizontal actions shall be supported under the Programme:
(a) transnational cooperation projects that bring together organisations in the cultural and creative sectors of all sizes, including micro-organisations and small-sized organisations, and from different countries to undertake sectoral or cross-sectoral activities;
(b) European networks of organisations in the cultural and creative sectors from different countries;
(c) cultural and creative pan-European platforms;
(d) transnational mobility of artists and operators in the cultural and creative sectors and the transnational circulation of artistic and cultural works;
(e) support, including in terms of capacity building, to organisations in the cultural and creative sectors in order to help them operate at the international level;
(f) policy development, cooperation and implementation in the field of culture, including through the provision of data and the exchange of best practices, pilot projects and incentives to promote gender equality.
Sectoral actions:
To respond to shared needs within the Union, the following sectoral actions shall be supported in those cultural and creative sectors whose specificities or specific challenges require a more targeted approach that complements the horizontal actions:
(a) support to the book and publishing sector: targeted actions that promote diversity, creativity and innovation, the promotion of European literature across borders in Europe and beyond, including in libraries, training and exchanges for sector professionals, authors and translators and transnational projects for collaboration, innovation and development in that sector; targeted actions that promote the translation of literature and, where possible, the adaptation of literature into accessible formats for people with disabilities;
(b) support to architecture and cultural heritage for a quality built environment: targeted actions for the mobility, capacity-building and internationalisation of architecture and cultural heritage operators; the promotion of Baukultur, peer learning and audience engagement in order to disseminate high-quality principles in contemporary architecture and cultural heritage interventions; support to the sustainable safeguarding, the regeneration and the adaptive reuse of cultural heritage and the promotion of its values through awareness-raising and networking activities;
(c) support to other sectors of artistic creation where specific needs are identified, including targeted actions for the development of the creative aspects of sustainable cultural tourism and of the design and fashion sectors and for the promotion and representation of those other sectors of artistic creation outside the Union.
Special actions that aim to render European cultural and linguistic diversity and heritage visible and tangible and to nurture intercultural dialogue:
(a) financial support to the European Capitals of Culture;
(b) financial support to the European Heritage Label and networking activities between the sites awarded the European Heritage Label;
(c) Union cultural prizes;
(d) European Heritage Days;
(e) support to European cultural entities such as orchestras that aim to train and promote young, high-potential artists and have an inclusive approach with a large geographical coverage, or entities that deliver direct cultural services to European citizens with a large geographical coverage.
SECTION 2
Culture - Music strand
The following actions shall be supported:
(a) transnational cooperation projects bringing together organisations active across the music value chain to foster creation, production, circulation and promotion of European musical works and repertoires;
(b) the creation and functioning of European networks of music organisations, including venues, festivals, labels, publishers and professional associations, aimed at strengthening capacity, structured cooperation and resilience of the sector;
(c) support to the transnational mobility of artists and music professionals, including touring, residencies and internationalisation activities, with particular attention to emerging artists and underrepresented groups;
(d) support to the circulation, visibility and discoverability of European music, including through live performances, broadcasting and digital distribution, with a view to enhancing access to diverse audiences across the Union and beyond;
(e) capacity-building actions for music sector operators, in particular small and medium-sized organisations and independent actors, including as regards skills development, entrepreneurship, digital transition and adaptation to market developments;
(f) support for improved access to funding, including simplified application procedures, where appropriate a two-stage application process, and flexible funding conditions, including the possibility of Union funding of up to 100 %;
(g) support for data collection, analysis and dissemination, including through the development of a European Music Observatory, contributing to transparency, market intelligence and evidence-based policy-making;
(h) policy development, cooperation and exchange of best practices in the music sector, including initiatives addressing gender equality, inclusion, accessibility, fair remuneration, social protection, mental well-being and safe working environments.
SECTION 3
Culture - MEDIA strand
The priorities of the Culture - MEDIA strand referred to in Article 5 shall take into account the requirements of Directive 2010/13/EU and the differences across countries regarding the production and distribution of, and access to, audiovisual works and the size and specificities of their respective markets and linguistic diversity, and shall be pursued through the following actions, the details of which shall be defined in the work programmes:
(a) the development of audiovisual works by independent European audiovisual production companies, covering a variety of formats (such as feature films, short films, series, documentaries and narrative video games) and genres, and targeting diverse audiences, including children and young people;
(b) the production of innovative and quality TV content and serial storytelling, addressing diverse audiences, by independent European audiovisual production companies;
(c) promotion and marketing tools, including online and through the use of data analytics, to increase the prominence, visibility, cross-border access, and audience reach of European works;
(d) support to international sales and circulation of non-national European works on all platforms (e.g. cinema theatres, online) and film distributors and sales agents in acquiring, adapting, promoting, and releasing non-national European films in cinemas and on digital platforms, targeting both small and large-sized productions, including through automatic support and coordinated distribution strategies covering several countries and encouraging the use of subtitling, dubbing and, where applicable, audio description tools;
(e) support to the multilingual access to cultural TV programmes online through subtitling;
(f) support to networking activities for audiovisual professionals, including creators, and business-to-business exchanges to nurture and promote talent in the European audiovisual sector, and facilitate the development and distribution of European and international co-creations and co-productions;
(g) support to activities of European audiovisual operators at industry events and fairs in Europe and beyond;
(h) support to the visibility and outreach of European films and audiovisual creations aimed at wide European audiences beyond national borders, especially young people and multipliers, including through the organisation of screenings, communication, dissemination and promotion activities in support of European Awards, in particular ‘LUX - the European Audience Film Award by the European Parliament and the European Film Academy’;
(i) initiatives promoting audience development and engagement, including film education activities, addressing in particular young audiences;
(j) training and mentoring activities to enhance the capacity of audiovisual professionals to adapt to new creative processes, market developments and digital technologies that affect the whole value chain including through targeted measures such as residencies, mobility schemes, peer-learning and exchange formats, mentoring, networking platforms and customised capacity-building actions, with a view to enabling creators and screen directors to develop their projects, share experiences — including on matters such as self-censorship — benefit from mutual learning, and strengthen their skills, in particular with regard to emerging technologies and their responsible use;
(k) a network or networks of European Video on Demand operators, screening a significant proportion of non-national European works;
(l) European festivals and a European festivals’ network or European festivals’ networks screening a significant proportion of non-national European works, while preserving their identity and unique profile;
(m) a European cinema operators’ network, with a broad geographic coverage, screening a significant proportion of non-national European films, fostering the role of European cinemas in the circulation of European works and making sure that cinema operators receive sufficient financial support and incentives to program and showcase those films;
(n) specific measures to contribute to a more balanced gender participation in the audiovisual sector, including studies, mentoring, training and networking activities;
(o) support to policy dialogue, innovative policy actions and exchange of best practices – including through analytical activities and the provision of reliable data;
(p) transnational exchange of experiences and know-how, peer learning activities and networking among the audiovisual sector and policy makers.
SECTION 4
Information and Journalism strand
Specific activities and actions shall be supported provided that they contribute to:
(a) the protection of journalists, media professionals and civil society organisations;
(b) the protection and promotion of a safe, viable, independent, diverse and democratic information ecosystem;
(c) the production of journalistic content;
(d) the distribution and access to content;
(e) the promotion of the digital transformation and innovation;
(f) the strengthening of local media, diversity, and inclusion;
(g) the promotion of media, information and digital literacy;
(h) the guaranteeing of the respect for editorial independence and professional standards.
SECTION 5
CERV+ strand
Specific activities and actions shall be supported provided that they contribute to:
(a) awareness raising, promotion and the dissemination of information within the areas and objectives covered by the strand in order to improve knowledge of Union values enshrined in Article 2 TEU and related policies;
(b) coalition building and cooperation, mutual learning and the exchange of good practices among stakeholders to improve knowledge and mutual understanding, including cross-border;
(c) analytical and monitoring activities to improve the understanding of the situation in Member States and at Union level in the areas covered by the strand as well as to improve the implementation of Union law, policies and values within Member States, such as activities including the collection of disaggregated data and statistics; the development of common methodologies and, where appropriate, of indicators or of benchmarks, studies, research, analyses and surveys, evaluations, impact assessments, and the development and publication of guides, reports and educational material;
(d) training relevant stakeholders to improve knowledge of the policies and rights in the areas covered by the strand;
(e) developing and maintaining information and communication technology tools;
(f) supporting civil society organisations and other civic space actors active in the areas covered by the strand:
(i) to increase their capacity to react, and to ensure adequate access for all citizens to their services, counselling activities and support activities;
(ii) to carry out advocacy activities to promote rights, thereby also strengthening the protection and promotion of Union values and respect for the rule of law, and contributing to democratic dialogue, transparency and good governance, including in cases of shrinking space for civil society;
(g) encouraging and facilitating active and inclusive participation in the construction of a more democratic Union, as well as raising awareness of rights and values through the provision of support to civil society organisations;
(h) developing the capacity of civic space actors to promote, monitor and further develop Union law, values, policy goals and strategies;
(i) financing technical and organisational support for the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2019/788, thereby underpinning the exercise by citizens of the right to launch and support European citizens’ initiatives.
SECTION 6
Daphne strand
Specific activities and actions shall be supported provided that they contribute to:
(a) awareness raising, promotion and the dissemination of information within the areas and objectives covered by the strand in order to improve knowledge of Union values enshrined in Article 2 TEU and related policies;
(b) mutual learning and the exchange of good practices among stakeholders to improve knowledge and mutual understanding;
(c) analytical and monitoring activities to improve the understanding of the situation in Member States and at Union level in the areas covered by the strand as well as to improve the implementation of Union law, policies and values within Member States, such as activities including the collection of disaggregated data and statistics; the development of common methodologies and, where appropriate, of indicators or of benchmarks, studies, research, analyses and surveys, evaluations, impact assessments, and the development and publication of guides, reports and educational material;
(d) training relevant stakeholders to improve knowledge of the policies and rights in the areas covered by the strand;
(e) developing and maintaining information and communication technology tools;
(f) supporting civil society organisations and other civic space actors active in the areas covered by the strand:
(i) to increase their capacity to react, and to ensure adequate access for all citizens to their services, counselling activities and support activities;
(ii) to carry out advocacy activities to promote rights, thereby also strengthening the protection and promotion of Union values and respect for the rule of law, and contributing to democratic dialogue, transparency and good governance, including in cases of shrinking space for civil society;
(g) encouraging and facilitating active and inclusive participation in the construction of a more democratic Union, as well as raising awareness of rights and values through the provision of support to civil society organisations;
(h) developing the capacity of civic space actors to promote, monitor and further develop Union law, values, policy goals and strategies.
SECTION 7
Union Values strand
Specific activities and actions shall be supported provided that they contribute to:
(a) the support and guaranteeing of civic space resilience;
(b) the provision of holistic protection and independent and immediate support against attacks and threats from hostile actors that seek to undermine Union values enshrined in Article 2 TEU.

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Justification

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Amendment 1532

Diana Riba i Giner

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I

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Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAMME ACTIONS
SECTION 1
CULTURE STRAND
The priorities of the Culture strand referred to in Article 5 shall be pursued, including with the aim of strengthening the circulation of European works in a digital and multilingual environment, and where appropriate, by means of translation, regardless of the type of medium used, through the following actions, the details of which, including possible higher co-financing rates for small-scale projects, shall be defined in the work programmes:
Horizontal actions:
Horizontal actions aim to support all the cultural and creative sectors, with the exception of the audiovisual sector, in addressing common challenges they face at European level. In particular, horizontal actions shall co-finance transnational projects for collaboration, networking, mobility and internationalisation, including through residency programmes, touring, events, exhibitions and festivals. The following horizontal actions shall be supported under the Programme:
(a) transnational cooperation projects that bring together organisations in the cultural and creative sectors of all sizes, including micro-organisations and small-sized organisations, and from different countries to undertake sectoral or cross-sectoral activities;
(b) European networks of organisations in the cultural and creative sectors from different countries;
(c) cultural and creative pan-European platforms;
(d) transnational mobility of artists and operators in the cultural and creative sectors and the transnational circulation of artistic and cultural works, including works by artists with disabilities and deaf artists;
(e) support, including in terms of capacity building, to organisations in the cultural and creative sectors in order to help them operate at the international level;
(f) policy development, cooperation and implementation in the field of culture, including through the provision of data and the exchange of best practices, pilot projects and incentives to promote gender equality.
Sectoral actions:
To respond to shared needs within the Union, the following sectoral actions shall be supported in those cultural and creative sectors, notably the music sector, whose specificities or specific challenges require a more targeted approach that complements the horizontal actions:
(a) support to the music sector: actions that promote diversity, creativity and innovation in the field of music, including live performance, in particular, the distribution and promotion of all musical repertoires in Europe and beyond, training actions, participation in and access to music, and audience development for all European repertoires, and support for data gathering and analysis; those actions shall build on and continue to support the experiences and expertise gained within the ‘Music moves Europe’ initiative with particular attention to emerging artists and underrepresented groups, including those from linguistic and cultural minorities;
(b) support to the book and publishing sector: targeted actions that promote diversity, creativity and innovation, the promotion of European literature across borders in Europe and beyond, including in libraries, training and exchanges for sector professionals, authors and translators and transnational projects for collaboration, innovation and development in that sector; targeted actions that promote the translation of literature and, where possible, the adaptation of literature into accessible formats for people with disabilities and into national sign languages;
(c) supporting the creation, co-production, circulation and visibility of European performing arts works, reflecting the Union’s cultural and linguistic diversity, across borders and internationally; supporting audience development, cultural participation and access to performing arts, in particular among young people and underrepresented groups;
(d) support to architecture and cultural heritage for a quality built environment: targeted actions for the mobility, capacity-building and internationalisation of architecture and cultural heritage operators; the promotion of Baukultur, peer learning and audience engagement in order to disseminate high-quality principles in contemporary architecture and cultural heritage interventions; support to the sustainable safeguarding, the regeneration and the adaptive reuse of cultural heritage and the promotion of its values through awareness-raising and networking activities;
(e) visual arts;
(f) crafts and design;
(d) support to other sectors of artistic creation where specific needs are identified, including targeted actions for the development of the creative aspects of sustainable cultural tourism and of the design and fashion sectors and for the promotion and representation of those other sectors of artistic creation outside the Union.
Special actions that aim to render European cultural diversity and heritage visible and tangible and to nurture intercultural dialogue:
(a) financial support to the European Capitals of Culture;
(b) financial support to the European Heritage Label and networking activities between the sites awarded the European Heritage Label;
(c) Union cultural prizes;
(d) European Heritage Days;
(e) support to European cultural entities such as orchestras that aim to train and promote young, high-potential artists and have an inclusive approach with a large geographical coverage, or entities that deliver direct cultural services to European citizens with a large geographical coverage.
SECTION 2
MEDIA STRAND
The priorities of the Media strand referred to in Article 6 shall take into account the requirements of Directive (EU) 2018/1808 and the differences across countries regarding the production and distribution of, and access to, audiovisual content and the size and specificities of their respective markets and linguistic diversity, and shall be pursued through the following actions, the details of which shall be defined in the work programmes:
(a) the development of audiovisual works by European independent production companies, covering a variety of formats (such as feature films, short films, series, documentaries and narrative video games) and genres, and targeting diverse audiences, including children and young people and persons with disabilities;
(b) the production of innovative and quality TV content and serial storytelling, addressing diverse audiences, by European independent production companies;
(c) promotion and marketing tools, including online and through the use of data analytics, to increase the prominence, visibility, cross-border access, and audience reach of European works;
(d) support to international sales and circulation of non-national European works on all platforms (e.g. cinema theatres, online) targeting both small and large-sized productions, including through coordinated distribution strategies covering several countries and encouraging the use of subtitling, dubbing, sign language and, where applicable, audio description tools;
(e) support to the multilingual access to cultural TV programmes online through subtitling and in sign language;
(f) support to networking activities for audiovisual professionals, including creators, and business-to-business exchanges to nurture and promote talent in the European audiovisual sector, and facilitate the development and distribution of European and international co-creations and co-productions;
(g) support to activities of European audiovisual operators at industry events and fairs in Europe and beyond;
(h) support to the visibility and outreach of European films and audiovisual creations aimed at wide European audiences beyond national borders, especially young people and multipliers, including through the organisation of screenings, communication, dissemination and promotion activities in support of European Awards, in particular ‘LUX - the European Audience Film Award by the European Parliament and the European Film Academy’;
(i) initiatives promoting audience development and engagement, including film education activities, addressing in particular young audiences;
(j) training and mentoring activities to enhance the capacity of audiovisual professionals to adapt to new creative processes, market developments and digital technologies that affect the whole value chain;
(k) a network or networks of European Video on Demand operators, screening a significant proportion of non-national European works;
(l) European festivals and a European festivals’ network or European festivals’ networks screening a significant proportion of non-national European works, while preserving their identity and unique profile;
(m) a European cinema operators’ network, with a broad geographic coverage, screening a significant proportion of non-national European films, fostering the role of European cinemas in the circulation of European works;
(n) specific measures to contribute to a more balanced gender participation in the audiovisual sector, including studies, mentoring, training and networking activities;
(o) support to policy dialogue, innovative policy actions and exchange of best practices – including through analytical activities and the provision of reliable data;
(p) transnational exchange of experiences and know-how, peer learning activities and networking among the audiovisual sector and policy makers.
SECTION 2
NEWS AND JOURNALISM STRAND
The News and Journalism strand specific activities and actions shall be supported provided that they contribute to:
(a) the protection of journalists, media professionals and civil society organisations;
(b) the protection and promotion of a safe, viable, independent, diverse and democratic information ecosystem;
(c) the production of journalistic content including in regional and minority languages, national sign languages;
(d) the distribution and access to content;
(e) the promotion of the digital transformation and innovation;
(f) the strengthening of local media, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion;
(g) the promotion of media, information and digital literacy;
(h) the guaranteeing of the respect for editorial independence and professional standards.

Or. en

Amendment 1533

Sabine Verheyen, Sunčana Glavak, Eleonora Meleti, Manuela Ripa

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I (new)

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
ANNEX I
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAMME ACTIONS
SECTION 1
CREATIVE EUROPE - CULTURE STRAND
The priorities of the Culture strand referred to in Article 4 shall be pursued, including with the aim of strengthening the circulation of European works in a digital and multilingual environment, and where appropriate, by means of translation, regardless of the type of medium used, through the following actions, the details of which, including possible higher co-financing rates for small-scale projects, shall be defined in the work programmes:
Horizontal actions:
Horizontal actions aim to support all the cultural and creative sectors, with the exception of the audiovisual sector (sub-strands 'Media' and 'News Media', in addressing common challenges they face at European level. In particular, horizontal actions shall co-finance transnational projects for collaboration, networking, mobility and internationalisation, including through residency programmes, touring, events, exhibitions and festivals. The following horizontal actions shall be supported under the Programme:
(a) transnational cooperation projects that bring together organisations in the cultural and creative sectors of all sizes, including micro-organisations and small-sized organisations, and from different countries to undertake sectoral or cross-sectoral activities;
(b) European networks of organisations in the cultural and creative sectors from different countries;
(c) cultural and creative pan-European platforms;
(d) transnational mobility of artists and operators in the cultural and creative sectors and the transnational circulation of artistic and cultural works;
(e) support, including in terms of capacity building, to organisations in the cultural and creative sectors in order to help them operate at the international level;
(f) policy development, cooperation and implementation in the field of culture, including through the provision of data and the exchange of best practices, pilot projects and incentives to promote gender equality.
Sectoral actions:
To respond to shared needs within the Union, the following sectoral actions shall be supported in those cultural and creative sectors, notably the music sector, whose specificities or specific challenges require a more targeted approach that complements the horizontal actions:
(a) support to the music sector: actions that promote diversity, creativity and innovation in the field of music, including live performance, in particular, the distribution and promotion of all musical repertoires in Europe and beyond, specific calls bringing together organisations active across the value chain to foster creation, production, circulation and promotion of European musical works and repertoires; the establishment and support of a European scheme of music venues serving as a quality label for venues committed to promoting European repertoires, including financial support to enable the programming and showcasing of European artists, training actions, participation in and access to music, and audience development for all European repertoires, and support for data gathering and analysis; those actions shall build on and continue to support the experiences and expertise gained within the ‘Music moves Europe’initiative;
(b) support to the book and publishing sector: targeted actions that promote diversity, creativity and innovation, the promotion of European literature across borders in Europe and beyond, including in libraries, training and exchanges for sector professionals, authors and translators and transnational projects for collaboration, innovation and development in that sector; targeted actions that promote the translation of literature and, where possible, the adaptation of literature into accessible formats for people with disabilities;
(c) support to architecture and cultural heritage for a quality built environment: targeted actions for the mobility, capacity- building and internationalisation of architecture and cultural heritage operators; the promotion of Baukultur, peer learning and audience engagement in order to disseminate high-quality principles in contemporary architecture and cultural heritage interventions; support to the sustainable safeguarding, the regeneration and the adaptive reuse of cultural heritage and the promotion of its values through awareness-raising and networking activities;
(d) support to other sectors of artistic creation where specific needs are identified, including targeted actions for the development of the creative aspects of sustainable cultural tourism and of the design and fashion sectors and for the promotion and representation of those other sectors of artistic creation outside the Union.
Special actions that aim to render European cultural diversity and heritage visible and tangible and to nurture intercultural dialogue:
(a) financial support to the European Capitals of Culture;
(b) financial support to the European Heritage Label and networking activities between the sites awarded the European Heritage Label;
(c) Union cultural prizes;
(d) European Heritage Days;
(e) support to European cultural entities such as orchestras that aim to train and promote young, high-potential artists and have an inclusive approach with a large geographical coverage, or entities that deliver direct cultural services to European citizens with a large geographical coverage.
SECTION 2
MEDIA+ STRAND
Sub-strand ‘Media’
The priorities of the Media sub-strand referred to in Article 5 shall take into account the requirements of Directive (EU) 2018/1808 and the differences across countries regarding the production and distribution of, and access to, audiovisual content and the size and specificities of their respective markets and linguistic diversity, while seeking to broaden the participation of countries with different audiovisual capacities, strengthen collaboration between those countries and contribute to a more level playing level field across the European audiovisual sector, and shall be pursued through the following actions, the details of which shall be defined in the work programmes:
(a) the development of audiovisual works by European independent production companies, covering a variety of formats (such as feature films, short films, series, documentaries and narrative video games) and genres, and targeting diverse audiences, including children and young people;
(b) the production of innovative and quality TV content and serial storytelling, addressing diverse audiences, by European independent production companies;
(c) promotion and marketing tools, including online and through the use of data analytics, to increase the prominence, visibility, cross-border access, and audience reach of European works;
(d) support to international sales and circulation of non-national European works on all platforms (e.g. cinema theatres, online) targeting both small and large-sized productions, including through coordinated distribution strategies covering several countries and encouraging the use of subtitling, dubbing and, where applicable, audio description tools;
(e) support to the multilingual access to cultural TV programmes online through subtitling;
(f) support to networking activities for audiovisual professionals, including creators, and business-to-business exchanges to nurture and promote talent in the European audiovisual sector, and facilitate the development and distribution of European and international co-creations and co-productions;
(g) support to activities of European audiovisual operators at industry events and fairs in Europe and beyond;
(h) support to the visibility and outreach of European films and audiovisual creations aimed at wide European audiences beyond national borders, especially young people and multipliers, including through the organisation of screenings, communication, dissemination and promotion activities in support of European Awards, in particular ‘LUX - the European Audience Film Award by the European Parliament and the European Film Academy’;
(i) initiatives promoting audience development and engagement, including film education activities, addressing in particular young audiences;
(j) training and mentoring activities to enhance the capacity of audiovisual professionals to adapt to new creative processes, market developments and digital technologies that affect the whole value chain;
(k) a network or networks of European Video on Demand operators, screening a significant proportion of non-national European works;
(l) European festivals and a European festivals’ network or European festivals’ networks screening a significant proportion of non-national European works, while preserving their identity and unique profile;
(m) a European cinema operators’ network, with a broad geographic coverage, screening a significant proportion of non- national European films, fostering the role of European cinemas in the circulation of European works;
(n) specific measures to contribute to a more balanced gender participation in the audiovisual sector, including studies, mentoring, training and networking activities;
(o) support to policy dialogue, innovative policy actions and exchange of best practices – including through analytical activities and the provision of reliable data;
(p) transnational exchange of experiences and know-how, peer learning activities and networking among the audiovisual sector and policy makers.
Sub-strand ‘News Media’ - Press, Journalism & Fact-checking
The priorities of the ‘News Media’ sub-strand referred to in Article 6 shall take into account the need to promote media freedom, media pluralism and a resilient information environment, while addressing technological, societal and market developments affecting the news media sector, and shall seek to strengthen access to reliable and diverse information, support the sustainability and resilience of the news media ecosystem, and contribute to the implementation of relevant Union legislation, and shall be pursued through the following actions, the details of which shall be defined in the work programmes:
(a) address the structural and technological changes faced by the media sector by promoting an independent and pluralistic media environment, including by supporting independent monitoring for assessing risks and challenges to media pluralism and freedom, and by supporting awareness-raising activities;
(b) support high-quality media production standards by fostering cooperation, digital skills, cross-border collaborative journalism, and quality content, thereby contributing to professional ethics in journalism;
(c) promote media literacy in order to enable citizens to use, and develop a critical understanding of, the media and support knowledge sharing and exchanges on media literacy policies and practices;
(d) include specific measures to contribute to a more balanced gender participation in the news media sector;
(e) strengthen the resilience and sustainability of the news media sector, including its capacity to adapt to societal and market developments;
(f) promote a diverse, pluralistic, trustworthy and resilient information environment, fostering prominence and access to reliable information, informed public participation, prominence and resilience against disinformation and other threats to the integrity of the information ecosystem, inter alia through fact-checking;
Entities receiving support for fact-checking activities under point (f) must cumulatively meet the following specific eligibility conditions:
(i) demonstrate at least five years of continuous activity exclusively in the field of media, journalism or fact-checking;
(ii) publicly disclose full transparency of their governance structure, all sources of public and private funding, and the methodology and standards applied in carrying out those activities, including correction mechanisms;
(iii) demonstrate that they are not directly or indirectly affiliated with political parties, foundations, or organisations participating in electoral campaigns or partisan advocacy. Failure to meet any of the above conditions shall constitute grounds for automatic rejection of the application or recovery of funds already disbursed.
SECTION 3
CERV+
SECTION 4
Cross-cutting and horizontal priorities and activities. The priorities of the cross-cutting and horizontal priorities and activities in Article 10 shall be pursued through the following actions, the details of which shall be defined in the work programmes:
Policy cooperation and outreach actions that:
(a) support policy development, the transnational exchange of experiences and know-how, peer learning and awareness raising activities, networking, and regular cross-sectoral dialogue among organisations in the cultural and creative sectors and policy makers;
(b) support analytical cross-sectoral activities;
(c) aim to foster cross-border policy cooperation and policy development;
(d) enhance knowledge of the Programme and the topics it covers, foster citizen outreach and assist with the transferability of results beyond Member State level.
The ‘AgoraEU desks’actions, which shall:
(a) promote the Programme at national level, provide relevant information on the various types of financial support available under Union policy, and assist operators to apply for support under the Programme, including by informing them of the requirements and procedures related to the various calls for proposals and by sharing good practices;
(b) support potential beneficiaries, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or entities operating at local level, in application processes and provide peer mentoring for newcomers to the Programme, stimulate cross-border cooperation and the exchange of best practices between professionals, institutions, platforms and networks within and across the policy areas covered by the Programme;
(c) support the Commission in ensuring proper communication and dissemination of the results of the Programme to citizens and operators in the cultural and creative sectors;
(d) The Programme Desks shall be funded by the financial envelopes of the respective programme strands as per need. The European Parliament may request the Commission to report on the functioning of the Programme Desks.

Or. en

Amendment 1534

Krzysztof Śmiszek

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Annex I
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAMME ACTIONS
SECTION 1
Culture - Creative Europe Strand
The priorities of the Culture - Creative Europe strand referred to in Article 4 shall be pursued, including with the aim of strengthening the circulation of European works in a digital and multilingual environment, and where appropriate, by means of translation, regardless of the type of medium used, through the following actions, the details of which, including possible higher co-financing rates for small-scale projects, shall be defined in the work programmes:
Horizontal actions:
Horizontal actions aim to support all the cultural and creative sectors, with the exception of the audiovisual sector, in addressing common challenges they face at European level.
In particular, horizontal actions shall co-finance transnational projects for collaboration, networking, mobility and internationalisation, including through residency programmes, touring, events, exhibitions and festivals.
The following horizontal actions shall be supported under the Programme:
(a) transnational cooperation projects that bring together organisations in the cultural and creative sectors of all sizes, including micro-organisations and small-sized organisations, and from different countries to undertake sectoral or cross-sectoral activities;
(b) European networks of organisations in the cultural and creative sectors from different countries;
(c) cultural and creative pan-European platforms;
(d) transnational mobility of artists and operators in the cultural and creative sectors and the transnational circulation of artistic and cultural works;
(e) support, including in terms of capacity building, to organisations in the cultural and creative sectors in order to help them operate at the international level;
(f) policy development, cooperation and implementation in the field of culture, including through the provision of data and the exchange of best practices, pilot projects and incentives to promote gender equality.
Sectoral actions:
To respond to shared needs within the Union, the following sectoral actions shall be supported in those cultural and creative sectors whose specificities or specific challenges require a more targeted approach that complements the horizontal actions:
(a) support to the book and publishing sector: targeted actions that promote diversity, creativity and innovation, the promotion of European literature across borders in Europe and beyond, including in libraries, training and exchanges for sector professionals, authors and translators and transnational projects for collaboration, innovation and development in that sector; targeted actions that promote the translation of literature and, where possible, the adaptation of literature into accessible formats for people with disabilities;
(b) support to architecture and cultural heritage for a quality built environment: targeted actions for the mobility, capacity-building and internationalisation of architecture and cultural heritage operators; the promotion of Baukultur, peer learning and audience engagement in order to disseminate high-quality principles in contemporary architecture and cultural heritage interventions; support to the sustainable safeguarding, the regeneration and the adaptive reuse of cultural heritage and the promotion of its values through awareness-raising and networking activities;
(c) support to other sectors of artistic creation where specific needs are identified, including targeted actions for the development of the creative aspects of sustainable cultural tourism and of the design and fashion sectors and for the promotion and representation of those other sectors of artistic creation outside the Union.
Special actions that aim to render European cultural and linguistic diversity and heritage visible and tangible and to nurture intercultural dialogue:
(a) financial support to the European Capitals of Culture;
(b) financial support to the European Heritage Label and networking activities between the sites awarded the European Heritage Label;
(c) Union cultural prizes;
(d) European Heritage Days;
(e) support to European cultural entities such as orchestras that aim to train and promote young, high-potential artists and have an inclusive approach with a large geographical coverage, or entities that deliver direct cultural services to European citizens with a large geographical coverage.
SECTION 2
Culture - Music strand
The following actions shall be supported:
(a) transnational cooperation projects bringing together organisations active across the music value chain to foster creation, production, circulation and promotion of European musical works and repertoires;
(b) the creation and functioning of European networks of music organisations, including venues, festivals, labels, publishers and professional associations, aimed at strengthening capacity, structured cooperation and resilience of the sector;
(c) support to the transnational mobility of artists and music professionals, including touring, residencies and internationalisation activities, with particular attention to emerging artists and underrepresented groups;
(d) support to the circulation, visibility and discoverability of European music, including through live performances, broadcasting and digital distribution, with a view to enhancing access to diverse audiences across the Union and beyond;
(e) capacity-building actions for music sector operators, in particular small and medium-sized organisations and independent actors, including as regards skills development, entrepreneurship, digital transition and adaptation to market developments;
(f) support for improved access to funding, including simplified application procedures, where appropriate a two-stage application process, and flexible funding conditions, including the possibility of Union funding of up to 100 %;
(g) support for data collection, analysis and dissemination, including through the development of a European Music Observatory, contributing to transparency, market intelligence and evidence-based policy-making;
(h) policy development, cooperation and exchange of best practices in the music sector, including initiatives addressing gender equality, inclusion, accessibility, fair remuneration, social protection, mental well-being and safe working environments.
SECTION 3
Culture - MEDIA strand
The priorities of the Culture - MEDIA strand referred to in Article 5 shall take into account the requirements of Directive 2010/13/EU and the differences across countries regarding the production and distribution of, and access to, audiovisual works and the size and specificities of their respective markets and linguistic diversity, and shall be pursued through the following actions, the details of which shall be defined in the work programmes:
(a) the development of audiovisual works by independent European audiovisual production companies, covering a variety of formats (such as feature films, short films, series, documentaries and narrative video games) and genres, and targeting diverse audiences, including children and young people;
(b) the production of innovative and quality TV content and serial storytelling, addressing diverse audiences, by independent European audiovisual production companies;
(c) promotion and marketing tools, including online and through the use of data analytics, to increase the prominence, visibility, cross-border access, and audience reach of European works;
(d) support to international sales and circulation of non-national European works on all platforms (e.g. cinema theatres, online) and film distributors and sales agents in acquiring, adapting, promoting, and releasing non-national European films in cinemas and on digital platforms, targeting both small and large-sized productions, including through automatic support and coordinated distribution strategies covering several countries and encouraging the use of subtitling, dubbing and, where applicable, audio description tools;
(e) support to the multilingual access to cultural TV programmes online through subtitling;
(f) support to networking activities for audiovisual professionals, including creators, and business-to-business exchanges to nurture and promote talent in the European audiovisual sector, and facilitate the development and distribution of European and international co-creations and co-productions;
(g) support to activities of European audiovisual operators at industry events and fairs in Europe and beyond;
(h) support to the visibility and outreach of European films and audiovisual creations aimed at wide European audiences beyond national borders, especially young people and multipliers, including through the organisation of screenings, communication, dissemination and promotion activities in support of European Awards, in particular ‘LUX - the European Audience Film Award by the European Parliament and the European Film Academy’;
(i) initiatives promoting audience development and engagement, including film education activities, addressing in particular young audiences;
(j) training and mentoring activities to enhance the capacity of audiovisual professionals to adapt to new creative processes, market developments and digital technologies that affect the whole value chain including through targeted measures such as residencies, mobility schemes, peer-learning and exchange formats, mentoring, networking platforms and customised capacity-building actions, with a view to enabling creators and screen directors to develop their projects, share experiences — including on matters such as self-censorship — benefit from mutual learning, and strengthen their skills, in particular with regard to emerging technologies and their responsible use;
(k) a network or networks of European Video on Demand operators, screening a significant proportion of non-national European works;
(l) European festivals and a European festivals’ network or European festivals’ networks screening a significant proportion of non-national European works, while preserving their identity and unique profile;
(m) a European cinema operators’ network, with a broad geographic coverage, screening a significant proportion of non-national European films, fostering the role of European cinemas in the circulation of European works and making sure that cinema operators receive sufficient financial support and incentives to program and showcase those films;
(n) specific measures to contribute to a more balanced gender participation in the audiovisual sector, including studies, mentoring, training and networking activities;
(o) support to policy dialogue, innovative policy actions and exchange of best practices – including through analytical activities and the provision of reliable data;
(p) transnational exchange of experiences and know-how, peer learning activities and networking among the audiovisual sector and policy makers.
SECTION 4
Information and Journalism strand
Specific activities and actions shall be supported provided that they contribute to:
(a) the protection of journalists, media professionals and civil society organisations;
(b) the protection and promotion of a safe, viable, independent, diverse and democratic information ecosystem;
(c) the production of journalistic content;
(d) the distribution and access to content;
(e) the promotion of the digital transformation and innovation;
(f) the strengthening of local media, diversity, and inclusion;
(g) the promotion of media, information and digital literacy;
(h) the guaranteeing of the respect for editorial independence and professional standards.
SECTION 5
Eligible activities under the CERV+ strand
The general and specific objectives and priorities of the CERV+ strand referred to in Articles 7 to 9 shall be pursued in particular by supporting the following activities:
a)support civil society organisations, including think tanks and non-profit stakeholders active in the areas covered by the Programme to carry out advocacy activities, strategic litigation, campaigning, communication and watchdog activities, to promote rights and values enshrined in Article 2 TEU, thereby also strengthening the protection and promotion of Union values and respect for the rule of law, and contributing to democratic dialogue, transparency and good governance, including in cases of shrinking space for civil society;
b)support the creation of an EU mechanism for human rights defenders and civil society actors at risk capable of rapidly disbursing funding to access protection services;
c)foster civic and democratic engagement and improve bottom-up approaches by bringing together citizens of different nationalities and cultures to participate in town-twinning activities and civil society projects;
d)increase 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;
e)support activities and train relevant stakeholders to raise awareness, promote and disseminate information, as well as, countering the disinformation throughout the proper fact-checking activities, within the areas and objectives covered by the Programme in order to improve knowledge of rights and values and related policies;
f)support capacity building and mutual learning activities among civil society organisations to the capacity of stakeholders to improve knowledge and mutual understanding, increase their capacity to react, and ensure adequate access for all citizens to their services, counselling activities and support activities;
g)support the collection of data and statistics, the development of common methodologies, indicators and benchmarks, the carrying out of analytical and monitoring activities, studies and research, and the development and publication of guides, reports and educational material to improve the understanding of the situation in Member States and at Union level in the areas covered by the Programme as well as to improve the implementation of Union law, policies and values within Member States, studies, research, analyses and surveys; evaluations; impact assessment;
h)finance technical and organisational support for the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2019/788, thereby underpinning the exercise by citizens of the right to launch and support European citizens’ initiatives; training relevant stakeholders to improve knowledge of the policies and rights in the areas covered by the Programme;
(i) awareness raising, promotion and the dissemination of information within the areas and objectives covered by the strand in order to improve knowledge of Union values enshrined in Article 2 TEU and related policies;
(j) mutual learning and the exchange of good practices among stakeholders to improve knowledge and mutual understanding;
(k) analytical and monitoring activities to improve the understanding of the situation in Member States and at Union level in the areas covered by the strand as well as to improve the implementation of Union law, policies and values within Member States, such as activities including the collection of disaggregated data and statistics; the development of common methodologies and, where appropriate, of indicators or of benchmarks, studies, research, analyses and surveys, evaluations, impact assessments, and the development and publication of guides, reports and educational material;
(l) training relevant stakeholders to improve knowledge of the policies and rights in the areas covered by the strand;
(m) to increase their capacity to react, and to ensure adequate access for all citizens to their services, counselling activities and support activities;
(n) encouraging and facilitating active and inclusive participation in the construction of a more democratic Union, as well as raising awareness of rights and values through the provision of support to civil society organisations.
SECTION 6
Daphne strand
Specific activities and actions shall be supported provided that they contribute to:
(a) awareness raising, promotion and the dissemination of information within the areas and objectives covered by the strand in order to improve knowledge of Union values enshrined in Article 2 TEU and related policies;
(b) mutual learning and the exchange of good practices among stakeholders to improve knowledge and mutual understanding;
(c) analytical and monitoring activities to improve the understanding of the situation in Member States and at Union level in the areas covered by the strand as well as to improve the implementation of Union law, policies and values within Member States, such as activities including the collection of disaggregated data and statistics; the development of common methodologies and, where appropriate, of indicators or of benchmarks, studies, research, analyses and surveys, evaluations, impact assessments, and the development and publication of guides, reports and educational material;
(d) training relevant stakeholders to improve knowledge of the policies and rights in the areas covered by the strand;
(e) developing and maintaining information and communication technology tools;
(f) supporting civil society organisations and other civic space actors active in the areas covered by the strand:
(i) to increase their capacity to react, and to ensure adequate access for all citizens to their services, counselling activities and support activities;
(ii) to carry out advocacy activities to promote rights, thereby also strengthening the protection and promotion of Union values and respect for the rule of law, and contributing to democratic dialogue, transparency and good governance, including in cases of shrinking space for civil society;
(g) encouraging and facilitating active and inclusive participation in the construction of a more democratic Union, as well as raising awareness of rights and values through the provision of support to civil society organisations;
(h) developing the capacity of civic space actors to promote, monitor and further develop Union law, values, policy goals and strategies.
SECTION 7
Union Values strand
Specific activities and actions shall be supported provided that they contribute to:
(a) the guaranteeing of civic space resilience;
(b) the provision of holistic, independent and immediate support against attacks and threats from hostile actors that seek to undermine Union values enshrined in Article 2 TEU.

Or. en

Amendment 1535

Joanna ScheuringWielgus

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
(f) support to networking activities for audiovisual professionals, including creators, and business-to-business exchanges through cooperation and exchange of good practices at Union level support to both sector-specific and cross-sector networks of film and audiovisual stakeholders (e.g. networks of screenwriters, directors, producers, distributors, sales agents, cinema operators) to nurture and promote talent in the European audiovisual sector and facilitate the development and distribution of European and international co-creations and co-productions;
(i,a) initiatives specifically aimed at film education activities, addressing in particular younger audiences;
(i,b) initiatives specifically aimed at supporting the preservation, availability and circulation of film and audiovisual heritage works;
(j) training and mentoring activities to enhance the capacity of audiovisual professionals to adapt to new creative processes, market developments and digital technologies that affect the whole value chain including through targeted measures such as residencies, mobility schemes, peer-learning and exchange formats, mentoring, networking platforms and customised capacity-building actions, with a view to enabling, all film and audiovisual professionals, including creators and screen directors, to develop their projects, share experiences — including on matters such as self-censorship — benefit from mutual learning, and strengthen their skills, in particular with regard to emerging technologies and their responsible use;
(k, a) networks of European film professionals, including creators, producers, distributors, sales agents and cinema operators, fostering knowledge exchange, good practices and inter-professional collaboration;
(m) a European cinema operators’ network, with a broad geographic coverage, screening a significant proportion of non-national European films, fostering the role of European cinemas in the circulation of European works and making sure that cinema operators receive sufficient financial support and incentives to programme and showcase those films. Additional support measures may also be considered for cinemas outside the network that demonstrably contribute to the circulation, promotion and audience development of European works.

Or. en

Amendment 1536

Łukasz Kohut

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Annex I
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAMME ACTIONS
SECTION 1
Culture - Creative Europe Strand
The priorities of the Culture - Creative Europe strand referred to in Article 4 shall be pursued, including with the aim of strengthening the circulation of European works in a digital and multilingual environment, and where appropriate, by means of translation, regardless of the type of medium used, through the following actions, the details of which, including possible higher co financing rates for small-scale projects, shall be defined in the work programmes:
Horizontal actions:
Horizontal actions aim to support all the cultural and creative sectors, with the exception of the audiovisual sector, in addressing common challenges they face at European level.
In particular, horizontal actions shall co finance transnational projects for collaboration, networking, mobility and internationalisation, including through residency programmes, touring, events, exhibitions and festivals.
The following horizontal actions shall be supported under the Programme:
(a) transnational cooperation projects that bring together organisations in the cultural and creative sectors of all sizes, including micro-organisations and small sized organisations, and from different countries to undertake sectoral or cross sectoral activities;
(b) European networks of organisations in the cultural and creative sectors from different countries;
(c) cultural and creative pan-European platforms; (d) transnational mobility of artists and operators in the cultural and creative sectors and the transnational circulation of artistic and cultural works;
(e) support, including in terms of capacity building, to organisations in the cultural and creative sectors in order to help them operate at the international level;
(f) policy development, cooperation and implementation in the field of culture, including through the provision of data and the exchange of best practices, pilot projects and incentives to promote gender equality.
Sectoral actions:
To respond to shared needs within the Union, the following sectoral actions shall be supported in those cultural and creative sectors whose specificities or specific challenges require a more targeted approach that complements the horizontal actions:
(a) support to the book and publishing sector: targeted actions that promote diversity, creativity and innovation, the promotion of European literature across borders in Europe and beyond, including in libraries, training and exchanges for sector professionals, authors and translators and transnational projects for collaboration, innovation and development in that sector; targeted actions that promote the translation of literature and, where possible, the adaptation of literature into accessible formats for people with disabilities;
(b) support to architecture and cultural heritage for a quality built environment: targeted actions for the mobility, capacity building and internationalisation of architecture and cultural heritage operators; the promotion of Baukultur, peer learning and audience engagement in order to disseminate high-quality principles in contemporary architecture and cultural heritage interventions; support to the sustainable safeguarding, the regeneration and the adaptive reuse of cultural heritage and the promotion of its values through awareness-raising and networking activities;
(c) support to other sectors of artistic creation where specific needs are identified, including targeted actions for the development of the creative aspects of sustainable cultural tourism and of the design and fashion sectors and for the promotion and representation of those other sectors of artistic creation outside the Union.
Special actions that aim to render European cultural and linguistic diversity and heritage visible and tangible and to nurture intercultural dialogue:
(a) financial support to the European Capitals of Culture;
(b) financial support to the European Heritage Label and networking activities between the sites awarded the European Heritage Label;
(c) Union cultural prizes;
(d) European Heritage Days;
(e) support to European cultural entities such as orchestras that aim to train and promote young, high-potential artists and have an inclusive approach with a large geographical coverage, or entities that deliver direct cultural services to European citizens with a large geographical coverage.
SECTION 2
Culture - Music strand
The following actions shall be supported:
(a) transnational cooperation projects bringing together organisations active across the music sector to foster creation, production, circulation and promotion of European musical works, repertoires and activities;
(b) European networks of music organisations aimed at strengthening capacity, structured cooperation and resilience of the sector;
(c) support to the transnational mobility of artists, music groups and ensembles as well as music professionals, including touring, residencies and internationalisation activities, with particular attention to emerging artists and underrepresented groups;
(d) support to the circulation, visibility and discoverability of European music, including through live performances, broadcasting and digital distribution, with a view to enhancing access to diverse audiences across the Union and beyond;
(e) capacity-building actions for music sector operators, in particular small and medium-sized organisations and independent actors, including as regards skills development, entrepreneurship, accessibility resilience, digital transition and adaptation to market developments;
(f) support for improved access to funding, including simplified application procedures, where appropriate a two-stage application process, and flexible funding conditions, including the possibility of Union funding of up to 100 %;
(g) support for data collection, analysis and dissemination, including through the development of a European Music Observatory, contributing to transparency, market intelligence and evidence-based policy-making;
(h) policy development, cooperation and exchange of best practices in the music sector, including initiatives addressing gender equality, inclusion, accessibility, fair remuneration, social protection, mental well-being and safe working environments.
SECTION 3
Culture - MEDIA strand
The priorities of the Culture - MEDIA strand referred to in Article 5 shall take into account the requirements of Directive 2010/13/EU and the differences across countries regarding the production and distribution of, and access to, audiovisual works and the size and specificities of their respective markets and linguistic diversity, and shall be pursued through the following actions, the details of which shall be defined in the work programmes:
(a) the development of audiovisual works by independent European audiovisual production companies, covering a variety of formats (such as feature films, short films, series, documentaries and narrative video games) and genres, and targeting diverse audiences, including children and young people;
(b) the production of innovative and quality TV content and serial storytelling, addressing diverse audiences, by independent European audiovisual production companies;
(c) promotion and marketing tools, including online and through the use of data analytics, to increase the prominence, visibility, cross-border access, and audience reach of European works;
(d) support to international sales and circulation of non-national European works on all platforms (e.g. cinema theatres, online) and film distributors and sales agents in acquiring, adapting, promoting, and releasing non-national European films in cinemas and on digital platforms, targeting both small and large sized productions, including through automatic support and coordinated distribution strategies covering several countries and encouraging the use of subtitling, dubbing and, where applicable, audio description tools;
(e) support to the multilingual access to cultural TV programmes online through subtitling;
(f) support to networking activities for audiovisual professionals, including creators, and business-to-business exchanges to nurture and promote talent in the European audiovisual sector, and facilitate the development and distribution of European and international co creations and co-productions;
(g) support to activities of European audiovisual operators at industry events and fairs in Europe and beyond;
(h) support to the visibility and outreach of European films and audiovisual creations aimed at wide European audiences beyond national borders, especially young people and multipliers, including through the organisation of screenings, communication, dissemination and promotion activities in support of European Awards, in particular ‘LUX - the European Audience Film Award by the European Parliament and the European Film Academy’;
(i) initiatives promoting audience development and engagement, including film education activities, addressing in particular young audiences;
(j) training and mentoring activities to enhance the capacity of audiovisual professionals to adapt to new creative processes, market developments and digital technologies that affect the whole value chain including through targeted measures such as residencies, mobility schemes, peer-learning and exchange formats, mentoring, networking platforms and customised capacity-building actions, with a view to enabling creators and screen directors to develop their projects, share experiences — including on matters such as self-censorship — benefit from mutual learning, and strengthen their skills, in particular with regard to emerging technologies and their responsible use;
(k) a network or networks of European Video on Demand operators, screening a significant proportion of non-national European works;
(l) European festivals and a European festivals’ network or European festivals’ networks screening a significant proportion of non-national European works, while preserving their identity and unique profile;
(m) a European cinema operators’ network, with a broad geographic coverage, screening a significant proportion of non-national European films, fostering the role of European cinemas in the circulation of European works and making sure that cinema operators receive sufficient financial support and incentives to program and showcase those films;
(n) specific measures to contribute to a more balanced gender participation in the audiovisual sector, including studies, mentoring, training and networking activities;
(o) support to policy dialogue, innovative policy actions and exchange of best practices – including through analytical activities and the provision of reliable data;
(p) transnational exchange of experiences and know-how, peer learning activities and networking among the audiovisual sector and policy makers.
SECTION 4
Information and Journalism strand
Specific activities and actions shall be supported provided that they contribute to:
(a) the protection of journalists, media professionals and civil society organisations;
(b) the protection and promotion of a safe, viable, independent, diverse and democratic information ecosystem;
(c) the production of journalistic content;
(d) the distribution and access to content;
(e) the promotion of the digital transformation and innovation;
(f) the strengthening of local media, diversity, and inclusion;
(g) the promotion of media, information and digital literacy;
(h) the guaranteeing of the respect for editorial independence and professional standards.
SECTION 5
CERV+ strand
Specific activities and actions shall be supported provided that they contribute to:
(a) awareness raising, promotion and the dissemination of information within the areas and objectives covered by the strand in order to improve knowledge of Union values enshrined in Article 2 TEU and related policies;
(b) mutual learning and the exchange of good practices among stakeholders to improve knowledge and mutual understanding;
(c) analytical and monitoring activities to improve the understanding of the situation in Member States and at Union level in the areas covered by the strand as well as to improve the implementation of Union law, policies and values within Member States, such as activities including the collection of disaggregated data and statistics; the development of common methodologies and, where appropriate, of indicators or of benchmarks, studies, research, analyses and surveys, evaluations, impact assessments, and the development and publication of guides, reports and educational material;
(d) training relevant stakeholders to improve knowledge of the policies and rights in the areas covered by the strand;
(e) developing and maintaining information and communication technology tools;
(f) supporting civil society organisations and other civic space actors active in the areas covered by the strand:
(i) to increase their capacity to react, and to ensure adequate access for all citizens to their services, counselling activities and support activities;
(ii) to carry out advocacy activities to promote rights, thereby also strengthening the protection and promotion of Union values and respect for the rule of law, and contributing to democratic dialogue, transparency and good governance, including in cases of shrinking space for civil society;
(g) encouraging and facilitating active and inclusive participation in the construction of a more democratic Union, as well as raising awareness of rights and values through the provision of support to civil society organisations;
(h) developing the capacity of civic space actors to promote, monitor and further develop Union law, values, policy goals and strategies;
(i) financing technical and organisational support for the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2019/788, thereby underpinning the exercise by citizens of the right to launch and support European citizens’ initiatives.
SECTION 6
Daphne strand
Specific activities and actions shall be supported provided that they contribute to:
(a) awareness raising, promotion and the dissemination of information within the areas and objectives covered by the strand in order to improve knowledge of Union values enshrined in Article 2 TEU and related policies;
(b) mutual learning and the exchange of good practices among stakeholders to improve knowledge and mutual understanding;
(c) analytical and monitoring activities to improve the understanding of the situation in Member States and at Union level in the areas covered by the strand as well as to improve the implementation of Union law, policies and values within Member States, such as activities including the collection of disaggregated data and statistics; the development of common methodologies and, where appropriate, of indicators or of benchmarks, studies, research, analyses and surveys, evaluations, impact assessments, and the development and publication of guides, reports and educational material;
(d) training relevant stakeholders to improve knowledge of the policies and rights in the areas covered by the strand;
(e) developing and maintaining information and communication technology tools;
(f) supporting civil society organisations and other civic space actors active in the areas covered by the strand:
(i) to increase their capacity to react, and to ensure adequate access for all citizens to their services, counselling activities and support activities;
(ii) to carry out advocacy activities to promote rights, thereby also strengthening the protection and promotion of Union values and respect for the rule of law, and contributing to democratic dialogue, transparency and good governance, including in cases of shrinking space for civil society;
(g) encouraging and facilitating active and inclusive participation in the construction of a more democratic Union, as well as raising awareness of rights and values through the provision of support to civil society organisations;
(h) developing the capacity of civic space actors to promote, monitor and further develop Union law, values, policy goals and strategies.
SECTION 7
Union Values strand
Specific activities and actions shall be supported provided that they contribute to:
(a) the guaranteeing of civic space resilience;
(b) the provision of holistic, independent and immediate support against attacks and threats from hostile actors that seek to undermine Union values enshrined in Article 2 TEU.

Or. en

Amendment 1537

Alice Kuhnke, Emma Rafowicz

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Annex II
INDICATORS
Culture - Creative Europe strand:
The number and scale of transnational partnerships created with the support of the Programme, indicating the country of origin of the beneficiary.
The number of artists and operators in the cultural and creative sectors that have moved beyond national borders due to the support received, indicating the country of origin and the proportion of women.
The number of people who have accessed European cultural and creative works supported by the Programme, including works from countries other than their own.
The number of projects supported by the Programme addressed to local communities and socially marginalised groups.
The number of projects supported by the Programme involving organisations from third countries.
Culture - Music strand:
The number of people who attended a live event supported under the strand.
The number of touring initiatives and festivals supported under the strand.
The number of people reached by business-to-business promotional activities in major markets.
The number of venues supported under the strand.
The number of projects supported under the strand addressed to local communities and socially marginalised groups.
The number of participants in learning activities supported under the strand who have assessed that they have improved their competences and increased their employability, indicating the proportion of women.
Qualitative evidence of success stories in the artistic, business and technological innovation fields due to support received under the strand.
Culture - MEDIA strand:
The number of people who have accessed European audiovisual works supported under the strand from countries other than their own.
The number of participants in learning activities supported under the strand who have assessed that they have improved their competences and increased their employability, indicating the proportion of women.
The number, budget and geographical origins of co-productions developed, created and distributed with the support of the strand and co-productions with partners from countries with different audiovisual capacities.
The number of audiovisual works in lesser-used languages developed, produced and distributed with the support of the strand.
The number of people reached by business-to-business promotional activities in major markets.
The number and scale of transnational partnerships created with the support of the strand, indicating the country of origin of the beneficiary.
Qualitative evidence of success stories in the artistic, business and technological innovation fields due to support received under the strand.
Information and Journalism strand:
The number of news media outlets, journalists and civil society organisations to supported under the strand.
The number of new media outlets and journalists operating at the local level supported under the strand.
The number of participants in learning activities supported under the strand who have assessed that they have improved their competences and increased their employability, indicating the proportion of women.
The number of journalists that received help through the projects supported under the strand, indicating the proportion of women.
The number of self-regulatory instruments supported under the strand.
CERV+, Daphne and Union Values strands
The number of people reached by: training activities; mutual learning activities and the exchange of good practices; awareness raising, information and dissemination activities.
The number of civil society organisations reached by support and capacity-building activities.
The number of transnational networks and initiatives focusing on European memory and heritage as a result of the Programme intervention.
The number of victims of gender-based violence that have directly or indirectly benefited from the Daphne strand.
The number of civic space actors that have benefited from the Union Values strand.
(6) number of civic space actors that have benefited from the EU Rapid Response Facility’s emergency response mechanism
(6) number of HRDs from third countries relocated to the EU that have benefited from the Programme
Horizontal indicators for all strands:
Additional relevant indicators to assess measurable contribution to:
(a) the promotion of gender equality and diversity;
(b) reducing social and economic inequalities;
(c) promoting safe and fair working conditions;
(d) strengthening democratic and inclusive participation;
(e)ensuring accessibility for persons with disabilities.
All data shall be disaggregated by sex whenever possible.
The interim and final evaluations of the Programme shall focus on each strand and on each activity and action, and shall include a gender equality perspective and evaluate impacts on gender equality.

Or. en

Amendment 1538

Łukasz Kohut

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Annex II
INDICATORS
Culture - Creative Europe strand:
The number and scale of transnational partnerships created with the support of the Programme, indicating the country of origin of the beneficiary.
The number of artists and operators in the cultural and creative sectors that have moved beyond national borders due to the support received, indicating the country of origin and the proportion of women.
The number of people who have accessed European cultural and creative works supported by the Programme, including works from countries other than their own.
The number of projects supported by the Programme addressed to local communities and socially marginalised groups.
The number of projects supported by the Programme involving organisations from third countries.
Culture - Music strand:
The number of people who attended a live event with a European dimension supported under the strand.
The number of mobility actions, touring initiatives and festivals supported under the strand.
The number of people reached by business-to-business promotional activities in major markets.
The number of people involved in educational or participatory music activities.
The number of projects supported under the strand addressed to local communities and socially marginalised groups.
The number of participants in learning activities supported under the strand who have assessed that they have improved their competences and increased their employability, indicating the proportion of women.
Qualitative evidence of success stories in the artistic, educational, societal, business and technological innovation fields due to support received under the strand.
Culture - MEDIA strand:
The number of people who have accessed European audiovisual works supported under the strand from countries other than their own.
The number of participants in learning activities supported under the strand who have assessed that they have improved their competences and increased their employability, indicating the proportion of women.
The number, budget and geographical origins of co-productions developed, created and distributed with the support of the strand and co-productions with partners from countries with different audiovisual capacities.
The number of audiovisual works in lesser-used languages developed, produced and distributed with the support of the strand.
The number of people reached by business-to-business promotional activities in major markets.
The number and scale of transnational partnerships created with the support of the strand, indicating the country of origin of the beneficiary.
Qualitative evidence of success stories in the artistic, business and technological innovation fields due to support received under the strand.
Information and Journalism strand: The number of news media outlets, journalists and civil society organisations to supported under the strand.
The number of new media outlets and journalists operating at the local level supported under the strand.
The number of participants in learning activities supported under the strand who have assessed that they have improved their competences and increased their employability, indicating the proportion of women. The number of journalists that received help through the projects supported under the strand, indicating the proportion of women.
The number of self-regulatory instruments supported under the strand.
CERV+, Daphne and Union Values strands:
The number of people reached by: training activities; mutual learning activities and the exchange of good practices; awareness raising, information and dissemination activities.
The number of civil society organisations reached by support and capacity-building activities.
The number of transnational networks and initiatives focusing on European memory and heritage as a result of the Programme intervention.
The number of victims of gender-based violence that have directly or indirectly benefited from the Daphne strand.
The number of civic space actors that have benefited from the Union Values strand.
Horizontal indicators for all strands:
Additional relevant indicators to assess measurable contribution to:
(a) the promotion of gender equality and diversity;
(b) reducing social and economic inequalities;
(c) promoting safe and fair working conditions;
(d) strengthening democratic and inclusive participation;
(e)ensuring accessibility for persons with disabilities.
All data shall be disaggregated by sex whenever possible.
The interim and final evaluations of the Programme shall focus on each strand and on each activity and action, and shall include a gender equality perspective and evaluate impacts on gender equality.

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Amendment 1539

Krzysztof Śmiszek

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Annex II
INDICATORS
Culture - Creative Europe strand:
The number and scale of transnational partnerships created with the support of the Programme, indicating the country of origin of the beneficiary.
The number of artists and operators in the cultural and creative sectors that have moved beyond national borders due to the support received, indicating the country of origin and the proportion of women.
The number of people who have accessed European cultural and creative works supported by the Programme, including works from countries other than their own.
The number of projects supported by the Programme addressed to local communities and socially marginalised groups.
The number of projects supported by the Programme involving organisations from third countries.
Culture - Music strand:
The number of people who attended a live event supported under the strand.
The number of touring initiatives and festivals supported under the strand.
The number of people reached by business-to-business promotional activities in major markets.
The number of venues supported under the strand.
The number of projects supported under the strand addressed to local communities and socially marginalised groups.
The number of participants in learning activities supported under the strand who have assessed that they have improved their competences and increased their employability, indicating the proportion of women.
Qualitative evidence of success stories in the artistic, business and technological innovation fields due to support received under the strand.
Culture - MEDIA strand:
The number of people who have accessed European audiovisual works supported under the strand from countries other than their own.
The number of participants in learning activities supported under the strand who have assessed that they have improved their competences and increased their employability, indicating the proportion of women.
The number, budget and geographical origins of co-productions developed, created and distributed with the support of the strand and co-productions with partners from countries with different audiovisual capacities.
The number of audiovisual works in lesser-used languages developed, produced and distributed with the support of the strand.
The number of people reached by business-to-business promotional activities in major markets.
The number and scale of transnational partnerships created with the support of the strand, indicating the country of origin of the beneficiary.
Qualitative evidence of success stories in the artistic, business and technological innovation fields due to support received under the strand.
Information and Journalism strand:
The number of news media outlets, journalists and civil society organisations to supported under the strand.
The number of new media outlets and journalists operating at the local level supported under the strand.
The number of participants in learning activities supported under the strand who have assessed that they have improved their competences and increased their employability, indicating the proportion of women.
The number of journalists that received help through the projects supported under the strand, indicating the proportion of women with a intersectional perspective.
The number of self-regulatory instruments supported under the strand.
CERV+, Daphne and Union Values strands:
The number of people reached by: training activities; mutual learning activities and the exchange of good practices; awareness raising, information and dissemination activities.
The number of civil society organisations reached by support and capacity-building activities.
The number of transnational networks and initiatives focusing on European memory and heritage as a result of the Programme intervention.
The number of victims of gender-based violence including sexual violence and rape that have directly or indirectly benefited from the Daphne strand.
The number of victims of hate crimes that have directly or indirectly benefited from the Daphne and CERV+ strand.
The number of civic space actors that have benefited from the Union Values strand.
Horizontal indicators for all strands:
Additional relevant indicators to assess measurable contribution to:
(a) the promotion of gender equality, diversity and anti-discrimination;
(b) reducing social and economic inequalities;
(c) promoting safe and fair working conditions;
(d) strengthening democratic and inclusive participation and European cooporation;
(e)ensuring accessibility for persons with disabilities.
All data shall be disaggregated by sex whenever possible.
The interim and final evaluations of the Programme shall focus on each strand and on each activity and action, and shall include a gender equality perspective and evaluate impacts on gender equality.

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Amendment 1540

Diana Riba i Giner

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
ANNEX II
COMMON QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE IMPACT PROGRAMME INDICATORS
The number and scale of transnational partnerships created with the support of the Programme, including the country of origin of the beneficiary organisations.
Qualitative evidence of success stories in the artistic, business and technological innovation fields due to Programme support.
Indicators
Culture strand:
The number and scale of transnational partnerships created with the support of the Programme.
The number of artists and operators in the cultural and creative sectors that have moved beyond national borders due to Programme support, indicating the country of origin and the proportion of women.
The number of people who have accessed European cultural and creative works supported by the Programme, including works from countries other than their own.
The number of projects supported by the Programme addressed to socially marginalised groups.
The number of projects supported by the Programme involving organisations from third countries.
Media strand:
The number of people who have accessed European audiovisual works supported by the Programme from countries other than their own.
The number of participants in learning activities supported by the Programme who have assessed that they have improved their competences and increased their employability, indicating the proportion of women.
The number, budget and geographical origins of co-productions developed, created and distributed with the support of the Programme and co-productions with partners from countries with different audiovisual capacities.
The number of audiovisual works in lesser-used languages developed, produced and distributed with the support of the Programme.
The number of people reached by Business to Business promotional activities in major markets.
Cross-sectoral strand:
The number and scale of transnational partnerships formed (composite indicator for the ‘creative innovation lab’ action and cross-cutting actions that support the news media sector).
The number of events or activities promoting the Programme organised by the Programme desks.
The number of participants in the ‘creative innovation lab’ action and cross-cutting actions that support the news media sector, indicating the proportion of women.

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Amendment 1541

Sabine Verheyen, Eleonora Meleti, Manuela Ripa, Sunčana Glavak

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
ANNEX II
COMMON QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE IMPACT PROGRAMME INDICATORS
The number and scale of transnational partnerships created with the support of the Programme, including the country of origin of the beneficiary organisations.
Indicators
The Creative Europe - Culture strand:
The number and scale of transnational partnerships created with the support of the Programme, including the country of origin of the beneficiary organisations.
Qualitative evidence of success stories in the artistic, business and technological innovation fields due to Programme support.
The number of artists and operators in the cultural and creative sectors that have moved beyond national borders due to Programme support, indicating the country of origin and the proportion of women.
The number of people who have accessed European cultural and creative works supported by the Programme, including works from countries other than their own.
The number of projects supported by the Programme addressed to local communities and socially marginalised groups.
The number of projects supported by the Programme involving organisations from third countries.
The number of live events including touring initiatives and festivals supported by the Programme.
'Media' sub-strand:
The number of people who have accessed European audiovisual works supported by the Programme from countries other than their own.
The number of participants in learning activities supported by the Programme who have assessed that they have improved their competences and increased their employability, indicating the proportion of women.
The number, budget and geographical origins of co-productions developed, created and distributed with the support of the Programme and co-productions with partners from countries with different audiovisual capacities.
The number of audiovisual works in lesser-used languages developed, produced and distributed with the support of the Programme.
The number of people reached by Business to Business promotional activities in major markets.
'News Media' sub-strand:
The number of journalists, news media organisations and other entities benefiting from support under the Programme.
The number of journalistic works and initiatives developed, produced or distributed with the support of the Programme.
The number of people reached by content and activites supported by the Programme.
The number of participants in learning and capacity-building activities supported by the Programme, indicating the proportion of women.
The number of citizens participating in media literacy activities supported by the Programme.
The number of initiatives and cooperation activities supported by the Programme aimed at enhancing the integrity, transparency and resilience of the information environment.
The number of self-regulatory instruments supported by the Programme.
Cross-cutting and horizontal priorities and activities:
The number and scale of transnational partnerships formed.
The number of events or activities promoting the Programme organised by the Programme desks.

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Amendment 1542

Joanna ScheuringWielgus

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Annex II
The number of people reached by business-to-business promotional activities across all markets.

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Amendment 1543

Emma Rafowicz, Alice Kuhnke

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
Annex III
The Culture - Creative Europe Strand logo shall be as follows:Logo
Accompanied by text: ‘Co-funded by the Culture - Creative Europe Programme of the European Union’
The Culture - MEDIA strand logo shall be as follows:Logo

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Amendment 1544

Diana Riba i Giner

Proposal for a regulation

Annex III

Text proposed by the CommissionAmendment
ANNEX IIIa
CREATIVE EUROPE – MEDIA LOGO
The Creative Europe - MEDIA logo shall be as follows:
Source: https://www.eacea.ec.europa.eu/grants/visual-identity/creative-europe-media-visual-identity_enUnion’

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