Αρχική σελίδα Deirdre CLUNE

I supported this report which calls on the Commission to act on the European Citizens’ Initiative proposals that aim to enhance cultural and linguistic diversity in the EU. The report calls for a common framework of minimum EU standards, that regional languages must be promoted, linguistic rights protected where more than one official language is in use, and language communities defended in accordance with fundamental rights.

I supported this report which calls for support by the European Commission to Member States for the promotion of Vocational Education and Training (VET), digital upgrading and distance learning, ensuring accessibility and acquisition of the necessary skills especially during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis and beyond. The resolution appeals to the Quality Framework for Apprenticeships and the Erasmus Programme to achieve goals set by 2025 and calls the European Commission to monitor its progress.

I voted in favour of this report which aims to help the organisers of the European Capitals of Culture (ECOC) cope with the consequences of COVID-19. Currently, two cities were awarded the European title, Rijeka, Croatia and Galway, Ireland. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many cultural events had to be cancelled without any remedy. This proposal aims to prolong the term for the two cities to last beyond 2020. If adopted, they would be able to implement their programmes under the ECOC title until 30 April 2021 without changing the year of designation.