A4-0225/95

Proposal for a European Parliament and Council Decision establishing a Community action programme in the field of cultural heritage - the Raphael Programme (COM(95)0110 - C4-0141/95 - 95/0078(COD))

The proposal was approved with the following amendments:

(Amendment 1)

Recital -1 (new)

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Whereas the most tangible and influential reality of Europe as a whole is not merely its geographical, political, economic and social features, but also, essentially, its culture;

(Amendment 2)

Recital 1a (new)

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Whereas the revitalization and reutilization of the heritage are essential in order to conserve it; whereas contemporary creative activity can play a major role in this connection;

(Amendment 3)

Recital 1b (new)

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Whereas the concept of cultural heritage includes movable (works of art), immovable (monuments), and intangible (traditions, folklore, etc.) heritage, cultural sites and landscapes (cultural and natural assets grouped together as a whole) and any commemorative site which helps to define Europe's historical and cultural identity;

(Amendment 4)

Recital 2

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Whereas Article 128 of the Treaty identifies cultural heritage as a specific field of action and that cultural heritage is the expression of national and regional identities and the links between peoples; whereas it must be preserved and the public's access to it improved (including for those who face particular problems of access) in order to contribute to greater mutual understanding and respect;

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Whereas Article 128 of the Treaty identifies cultural heritage as a specific field of action and that cultural heritage is the expression of national, regional and local identities and the links between peoples; whereas it must be preserved making the best use of voluntary efforts, and the public's access to it improved, by creating links of solidarity and European awareness;

(Amendment 5)

Recital 2a (new)

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Whereas it is also important to improve the access of all citizens, including those with handicaps, and above all young people from school age onwards - especially underprivileged young people and more particularly those living in the outlying and rural areas of the Union - to the cultural heritage, thereby contributing to greater mutual understanding and respect;

(Amendment 6)

Recital 2b (new)

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Whereas consideration must be given to the irreversible damage caused to certain monuments and/or sites by an excessive number of visitors; whereas provision must be made for greater use of new technologies in order to enable everyone to have virtual access;

(Amendment 7)

Recital 2c (new)

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Whereas the cultural heritage does not entail increased expenditure but constitutes a special resource; whereas, if it is suitably capitalized upon, it is possible to produce at least the revenue needed to maintain it; whereas, for the purposes of conservation, it is necessary not only to resort to public or private funds but also to make maximum use of human resources which, moreover, have already been widely drawn on in recent years by NGOs;

(Amendment 8)

Recital 4

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Whereas, because of its socio-economic dimension, the preservation of the cultural heritage is an element in a design for society and can contribute significantly to job creation and regional development and to improving the quality of life and the day-to-day environment of ordinary people;

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Whereas, because of its socio-economic dimension, the preservation of the cultural heritage is an element in a design for society and can contribute significantly to job creation (in particular for young people), the survival of craft industry SMEs and regional development and to improving the quality of life and the day-to-day environment of ordinary people;

(Amendment 9)

Recital 4a (new)

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Whereas the enhancement of the cultural heritage encourages the development of a type of tourism which, if properly managed, will be a source of enrichment since it allows people to come more into contact with and learn about different ways of life and different customs;

(Amendment 10)

Recital 4b (new)

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Whereas it is important to promote the acquisition of specialized training in the restoration and conservation of the European cultural heritage; whereas standard criteria should be adopted for this specialization while respecting the specific nature of the sectors concerned, as well as individual national and local characteristics; whereas the decision to set up a foundation for the preservation of cultural crafts is to be applauded;

(Amendment 11)

Recital 6a (new)

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Whereas the theft of cultural assets and vandalism are among the most serious causes of the impoverishment of the European cultural heritage, a heritage which cannot be replaced; whereas serious consideration should be given to the best way of combating these problems, with particular emphasis on measures in the field of information and education which could help to increase respect for Europe's cultural heritage;

(Amendment 12)

Recital 7

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Whereas the Commission has gained experience through the activities undertaken to date in the field of architectural heritage;

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Whereas the Commission has gained experience through the activities undertaken to date in the field of architectural heritage and the results of the consultations it has held with all the parties concerned;

(Amendment 13)

Recital 7a (new)

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Whereas it is important to promote closer cooperation between the competent authorities of the Member States so as to encourage the registration, recovery and return of stolen works of art;

(Amendment 14)

Recital 9, footnote

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6 European Parliament resolution on economic aid to Mount Athos (monastery region), OJ C 144, 15.6.1981, p. 92

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6 European Parliament resolution on economic aid to Mount Athos (monastery region), OJ C 144, 15.6.1981, p. 92

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European Parliament resolution on the participation of Community financial instruments in the restoration of the historic centre of the city of Palermo, OJ C 187, 18.7.1988, p. 160

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European Parliament resolution on aid for the reconstruction of the Chiado district of Lisbon, OJ C 262, 10.10.1988, p. 110

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European Parliament resolution on aid for the reconstruction of the Chiado district of Lisbon, OJ C 262, 10.10.1988, p. 110

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European Parliament resolution on the conservation of the Community's architectural and archaeological heritage, OJ C 309, 5.12.1988, pp. 423- 427

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European Parliament resolution on the conservation of the Community's architectural and archaeological heritage, OJ C 309, 5.12.1988, pp. 423- 427

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European Parliament resolution on the fire at the Gran Teatro del Liceo (Barcelona), OJ C 61, 28.2.1994, p. 184

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European Parliament resolution on the fire at the Gran Teatro del Liceo (Barcelona), OJ C 61, 28.2.1994, p. 184

(Amendment 15)

Recital 12a (new)

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Whereas it remains necessary to communicate to as wide a public as possible, by means of general information, the importance of protecting the cultural heritage;

(Amendment 16)

Recital 14a (new)

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Whereas cultural dialogue between the European Union Member States and third countries, both European and non-European, plays a key role in promoting mutual understanding, cooperation, tolerance and peace;

(Amendment 17)

Recital 14b (new)

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Whereas the European Parliament has adopted resolutions on cultural relations between the European Community and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe1, the development of EC-US cultural cooperation2 and cultural relations between the European Union and Latin America3;

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1 OJ C 267, 14.10.1991, p. 45.

2 OJ C 255, 20.9.1993, p. 51.

3 OJ C 128, 9.5.1994, p. 428.

(Amendment 18)

Recital 15

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Whereas there are numerous links between the cultural heritage in Europe and other non-Community countries; whereas, therefore, this area is ideally suited to developing forms of cooperation with non-member countries and the competent international organizations, in accordance with the requirements of the Treaty and the conclusions of the resolutions cited above;

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Whereas there are numerous links between the cultural heritage in Europe and other non-Community countries; whereas, therefore, this area is ideally suited to developing forms of cooperation with European and non-European non-member countries, the Council of Europe and other competent international organizations in the cultural sector such as UNESCO, in accordance with the requirements of the Treaty and the conclusions of the resolutions cited above;

(Amendment 19)

Recital 16a (new)

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Having regard to the especially critical situation facing the cultural heritage of the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, which is directly threatened as a result of deterioration, demolition, indifference or the effects of war and large-scale illegal trafficking in works of art, which mostly reach the international market via European Union Member States;

(Amendment 20)

Recital 17a (new)

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Whereas the priority which the Union has long accorded to protecting the cultural heritage, and which has been backed up by the Treaty on European Union, implies that substantial funding should be committed under the Raphael programme, thereby making it possible to implement a global, effective and coherent policy of support for Europe's cultural heritage;

(Amendment 21)

Recital 17b (new)

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Whereas measures under this programme will also take account of the complementary nature of measures which may be taken under other Community policies, such as the URBAN programme for projects in urban areas and INTERREG for cross-border projects;

(Amendment 22)

Recital 19

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Whereas, in the execution of its tasks, the Commission is assisted by an advisory committee consisting of representatives of the Member States;

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Whereas, in the implementation of the programme, the Commission is assisted by an advisory committee consisting of representatives of the Member States;

(Amendment 23)

Recital 19a (new)

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Whereas on 20 December 1994 a joint agreement was reached on a modus vivendi between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission concerning the implementing measures for acts adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 189b of the Treaty;

(Amendment 24)

Article 2, first indent

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- contribute to the development and promotion of cultural heritage;

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- contribute to the development and promotion of cultural heritage by incorporating it more closely in social and economic life;

(Amendment 25)

Article 2, second indent

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- encourage cooperation and the European-level pooling of knowledge, expertise and practices in matters of heritage preservation;

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- encourage cooperation and the European-level pooling of knowledge, expertise and practices in matters of heritage preservation and restoration;

(Amendment 26)

Article 2, third indent

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- improve access to heritage and the supply of information on it for the public at large so as to contribute to the affirmation of a European citizenship through greater knowledge of heritage;

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- improve access to heritage and the supply of information on it for the public at large, taking into account persons of all ages and all social and cultural groups, in particular disadvantaged groups, so as to contribute to the consideration of a European common heritage and hence to the affirmation of a European citizenship;

(Amendment 27)

Article 2, fifth indent

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- foster cooperation with non-member countries and competent international organizations, in particular the Council of Europe.

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- foster cooperation with non-member countries, the Council of Europe and UNESCO and competent intergovernmental and non-governmental international organizations.

(Amendment 28)

Article 3, second to fifth paragraphs

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The total appropriation for implementation of the entire programme shall be ECU 70 million for the period 1996-2000.

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The total appropriation for implementation of the entire programme shall be ECU 96 million for the period 1996-2000, divided up as follows:

Action I: ECU 41.4 million

Action II: ECU 9.3 million

Action III: ECU 24 million

Action IV: ECU 14.4 million

Action V: ECU 6.9 million.

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The budgetary authority shall determine the appropriations available for each financial year taking into account the principles of sound management referred to in Article 2 of the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities.

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The budgetary authority shall determine the appropriations available for each financial year taking into account the principles of sound management referred to in Article 2 of the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities. These annual allocations shall be established during the annual budgetary procedure in accordance with the relevant financial perspective.

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The Commission shall adopt the means needed to guarantee appropriate transition between the current measures and those to be carried out in the context of the programme.

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The measures described in the Annex shall be applied to achieve the objectives laid down in Article 2, on the basis of the priorities as they are defined each year and they are implemented in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 6.

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The measures described in the Annex shall be applied to achieve the objectives laid down in Article 2, on the basis of the priorities as they are defined each year and they are implemented in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 6.

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The programme shall run for 5 years. It starts on 1 January 1996.

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(Amendment 29)

Article 3a (new)

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Article 3a

All projects receiving financial support under the Raphael programme will be required to display the European Union flag and acknowledgement of the funding.

(Amendment 30)

Article 4, second indent

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- help to promote cultural heritage;

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- help to provide information on and promote the common cultural heritage;

(Amendment 31)

Article 4, fourth indent a (new)

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- where possible call on the disadvantaged for implementation.

(Amendment 32)

Article 4, fourth indent b (new)

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- create the conditions to ensure that the presentation and dissemination of and access to the programme is targeted in particular at young people; public awareness and promotion campaigns should encourage their participation in projects carried out in this field.

(Amendment 33)

Article 5, first paragraph

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The Commission shall be assisted by an Advisory Committee, provided for in Article 4 of the European Parliament and Council Decision establishing a programme to support artistic and cultural activities having a European dimension (Kaleidoscope 2000 programme), consisting of one representative from each Member State and presided by a representative of the Commission.

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The Commission shall be assisted by an Advisory Committee, provided for in Article 4 of the European Parliament and Council Decision establishing a programme to support artistic and cultural activities having a European dimension (Kaleidoscope 2000 programme), consisting of two members appointed by each Member State and presided by a representative of the Commission. Members of the Committee may be assisted by experts or consultants.

(Amendment 34)

Article 6, first subparagraph

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The representative of the Commission shall submit to the Committee a draft of the measures to be taken and specifically the annual plan of work for Actions I1, II2, III3, III4 and V. The Committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft, within a time limit which the chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter, if necessary by taking a vote.

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The representative of the Commission shall submit to the Committee a draft of the measures to be taken and specifically the annual plan of work for Actions I1, I2, II2, III3, III4 and V. The Committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft, within a time limit which the chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter, if necessary by taking a vote. The Commission shall regularly publish appeals for proposals or expressions of interest so that the promoters of projects and professionals working in the cultural sphere can apply by means of a transparent and timely process for funding under the Raphael Programme.

(Amendment 35)

Article 6, second subparagraph

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The opinion shall be recorded in the minutes; in addition, each Member State shall have the right to ask to have its position recorded in the Minutes.

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The opinion shall be recorded in the minutes; in addition, each member of the Committee shall have the right to ask to have his position recorded in the Minutes.

(Amendment 36)

Article 6a (new)

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Article 6a

The Commission shall give priority to publicity and the dissemination of information on this programme so as to ensure that all cultural operators and networks are informed about and aware of the activities which concern them.

(Amendment 37)

Article 7

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The Commission shall ensure that the Raphael Programme is compatible with and complements other Community programmes and policies on cultural heritage.

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The Commission shall ensure the internal balance of the Raphael Programme on the basis of the action referred to in Article 3 and also ensure that it is compatible with and complements other Community programmes and policies on cultural heritage, particularly in connection with the Structural Funds.

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It shall, moreover, on the basis of the financial provisions, while the preliminary draft budget is being drawn up, provide any useful and up-to-date information on the compatibility and complementarity of this programme and other programmes and Community actions.

(Amendment 38)

Article 7a (new)

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Article 7a

The Raphael Programme shall be open, subject to specific arrangements, to those European countries deemed to fulfil the conditions for accession to the European Union (Cyprus and Malta), the EFTA countries, the countries of Central and Eastern Europe and those countries which have signed and ratified a cooperation agreement with the European Community containing a clause on cultural affairs.

(Amendment 39)

Article 7b (new)

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Article 7b

In carrying out the programme, the Community and the Member States shall foster cooperation with the Council of Europe and other relevant international organizations in the cultural sphere, such as UNESCO. Every care shall be taken in relations with all these bodies to avoid duplication and ensure the complementarity of the measures proposed, while respecting the identity and freedom of action of each institution and organization.

(Amendment 40)

Article 8

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Three years after commencement of the Raphael programme or by 30 September 1999, whichever shall be the earlier, the Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament, the Council and the Committee of the Regions evaluating the results achieved, together with appropriate proposals, where necessary, for adapting the programme in line with requirements arising in the course of implementation.

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The Commission shall, before 30 June 1998 present a report to the European Parliament, the Council and the Committee of the Regions evaluating the results achieved, together with appropriate proposals, where necessary, for adapting the programme in line with requirements arising in the course of implementation. This report shall place particular emphasis - on the basis of the financial support provided by the Community - on the creation of added value of a socio- economic nature, resulting from operational and partnership-based synergy.

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After the end of the Raphael Programme but no later than 30 September 2001, the Commission, shall present a report on the implementation and results of the programme to the European Parliament, the Council and the Committee of the Regions.

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After the end of the Raphael Programme but no later than 30 March 2001, the Commission shall present a report on the implementation and results of the programme to the European Parliament, the Council and the Committee of the Regions.

(Amendment 41)

Annex, introduction

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The aim of the Raphael programme is to support actions at European level in all heritage disciplines: non-movable heritage, archaeological heritage, underwater heritage, movable heritage, museums and collections, archives, etc.

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The aim of the Raphael programme is to support actions at European level in all heritage disciplines: non-movable and archaeological heritage and its surroundings, underwater heritage, movable heritage, museums and collections, archives and libraries, memorial sites, industrial archaeology, etc.

(Amendment 42)

Annex, Action I, first indent

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- the aim of this action is to contribute to the development and promotion of cultural heritage and to encourage the development and pooling of better conservation practices, by creating an environment conducive to the preservation of cultural heritage.

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- the aim of this action is to contribute to the development and promotion of cultural heritage and to encourage the development and pooling of better conservation practices, by creating an environment conducive to the preservation and restoration of cultural heritage.

(Amendment 43)

Annex I, Action I, second intent, point 1

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1. Support for projects to preserve the movable or non-movable heritage that qualify as 'European heritage laboratories' by virtue of the interest or exemplary value of their content. The conservation work must relate to works, monuments or sites of exceptional historic importance which are special landmarks in Europe. The projects will be spread over several years and will seek to recruit the most highly-skilled staff, by appointing a multi-disciplinary European team to study particularly difficult conservation problems and develop appropriate approaches, methods and/or techniques. Particular attention will be paid to sharing the experience gained in the course of this work.

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1. Support for projects to preserve the movable or non-movable heritage that qualify as 'European heritage laboratories' by virtue of the interest or exemplary value of their content. The conservation work must relate to works, monuments or sites of exceptional historic importance which are special landmarks in Europe. The current exceptional actions concerning restoration work on the architectural heritage should be pursued further as part of the programme. In addition, new prospects must be created so that each Member State is represented by at least one project. The projects will be spread over several years and will seek to recruit the most highly- skilled staff, by appointing a multi-disciplinary European team to study particularly difficult conservation problems and develop appropriate approaches, methods and/or techniques. Particular attention will be paid to sharing the experience gained in the course of this work.

(Amendment 44)

Annex, Action I, second indent, point 2, second paragraph (new)

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The resources committed annually in the context of this measure shall be no less than ECU 4.7 million, which is the amount assigned in the 1995 financial year to pilot projects for the preservation of the architectural heritage, which are the forerunners of the 'European heritage sites'.

(Amendment 73/rev.)

Annex, Action I, second indent, point 3

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3. Support for the development of European standards and/or recommendations with a view to improving good heritage conservation and management practice and, where appropriate, encouraging exchanges. The aim is to develop standards and/or recommendations at European level on, for example, documenting cultural goods, the conditions for loans of works of art for exhibitions, the passive conservation of works of art, fire protection for works of art, monuments, etc. Community support could be used for surveys, seminars, studies etc. organized in the context of this work.

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3. Support for the development of European standards and/or recommendations and for carrying out studies with a view to improving good heritage conservation and management practice and, where appropriate, encouraging exchanges. The aim is to develop standards and/or recommendations and carry out studies at European level on, for example:

- documenting cultural goods;

- the conditions for loans of works of art for exhibitions;

- the passive conservation of works of art;

- fire protection for works of art, monuments, etc;

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- the compilation of a data base covering all the cultural objects which have been unlawfully removed from the territory of a Member State1 with a view to facilitating their recovery and application of the ITCG draft (Illegal Trade in Cultural Goods) and the IDA programme (Interchange of Data between administrations);

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- the publication of a comparative guide to the laws and rules applicable in the Member States with regard to movable and non-movable heritage;

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- studies on the environmental impact of all large-scale projects (the construction of roads, factories, large buildings, etc.) so as to preserve the landscape around historic sites in collaboration with DGs XI and XII of the Commission;

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- studies aimed at identifying and analysing the invisible effects of pollution on our heritage, such as the phenomenon of limestone sulphation, in conjunction with DGs XI and XII of the Commission;

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- studies aimed at assessing the cultural and economic impact of the sale of copyright of cultural heritage works to large international software companies (such as Microsoft etc.);

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- studies on the contribution of modern architecture to the restoration and preservation of the immovable heritage and urban areas with the aim of ensuring better architectural quality when renovating this heritage and when building the immovable heritage of the future;

- a detailed study on the positive or negative impact of sightseeing by tourists, who visit European monuments on a massive scale.

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When all these studies are being carried out account shall be taken of the recommendations already published or being drawn up by the Council of Europe and other specialized professional organizations.

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1 Council Directive 93/7/EEC on the return of cultural objects unlawfully removed from the territory of a Member State (OJ L 74, 27.3.1993, p. 74); Council Regulation (EEC) No. 3911/92 on the export of cultural goods (OJ L 395, 31.12.1992, p. 1)

(Amendment 46)

Annex, Action I, second indent, point 3a (new)

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3a. Development of studies of common interest, provided it has been checked that such studies do not already exist, which do not fall within the sphere of responsibility of the Member States.

(Amendment 71)

Annex, Action I, second indent, point 4a (new)

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4a. Measures to find, develop and encourage forms of sponsorship designed to make firms aware of the need to safeguard and support the cultural heritage.

(Amendment 72)

Annex, Action I, second indent a (new)

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- Priority shall be given in supporting projects to those which can involve the underprivileged in their practical implementation.

(Amendment 47)

Annex, Action II, second indent, point 1

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1. Support for the creation of networks of 'European heritage sites'. The networks will be organized by theme and will, where necessary, bring public and private institutions, research centres and private companies with a special interest in heritage into contact with those responsible for managing sites. The aim of the networks is to encourage the exchange of experience between project managers themselves and between them and other interested parties. Community support could, for example, be used to set up networks, organize seminars on the problems encountered on site and the work planned, and to disseminate the results to other interested parties.

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1. Support for the creation of networks of 'European heritage sites'. The networks will be organized by theme and will, where necessary, bring public and private institutions, research centres and private companies with a special interest in heritage into contact with those responsible for managing sites. The aim of the networks is to encourage the exchange of experience between project managers themselves and between them and other interested parties. Community support could, for example, be used to set up networks, organize seminars on the problems encountered on site and the work planned, and to disseminate the results to other interested parties. Priority shall also be given to networks which promote access to the cultural heritage for the most disadvantaged groups. In addition, support for the formation of networks between museums, art galleries, etc., in Member States housing art treasures and in the countries of origin of those treasures in another Member State.

(Amendment 48)

Annex, Action II, second indent, point 2a (new)

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2a. Cooperation between countries with a shared common heritage in organising and developing projects, and coordinating events should be encouraged.

(Amendment 49)

Annex, Action II, second indent, point 3

>Original text>

3. Support for transnational cooperation projects between museums and/or monuments using multimedia or other forms of communication to highlight the European dimension of heritage and to show visitors to museums, monuments or sites examples of other related works, monuments or sites in other European countries.

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3. Support for transnational cooperation projects between museums, monuments and archives using multimedia or other forms of communication to highlight the European dimension of heritage and to show visitors to museums, monuments or sites examples of other related works, monuments or sites in other European countries, incorporating, in this objective, smaller-scale ones too.

(Amendment 50)

Annex, Action II, second indent, point 3a (new)

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3a. Support for the creation of multinational networks linking museums or sites with cultural and historic similarities in order to promote a better understanding of each cultural heritage, in particular in order to reconstruct the common roots of the European regions and their links with those of other continents - primarily the Mediterranean region - and to shed light on the ways in which various styles and cultures have evolved.

(Amendment 51)

Annex, Action II, second indent, point 4, first paragraph

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4. Support for cooperation projects between training institutes and/or research centres involved in heritage work. The measure is intended to develop the necessary instruments for setting up networks and/or partnerships, strengthening cooperation between them and pooling their experience. The financial aid awarded under these cooperation projects could be used for:

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4. Support for cooperation projects between training institutes and/or research centres and archaeological institutions involved in heritage work, as well as cooperation between scientific institutions in the field of interdisciplinary archaeological research. The measure is intended to develop the necessary instruments for setting up networks and/or partnerships, strengthening cooperation between them and pooling their experience. The financial aid awarded under these cooperation projects could be used for:

>Original text>

- drawing up inventories, by discipline, of further training courses;

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- drawing up inventories, by discipline, of basic and further training courses, including special training for cultural administrators, special high-level courses in restoration techniques, training for architects working with historic monuments, as well as training in formerly-used maintenance and conservation techniques for craftsmen taking part in the restoration of movable and non-movable heritage;

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- developing methods for evaluating training courses and carrying out joint analysis;

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- developing methods for evaluating training courses and carrying out joint analysis;

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- conducting comparative studies on diplomas and qualifications in the field of cultural heritage and access to the heritage professions in the Member States;

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- conducting comparative studies on diplomas and qualifications in the field of cultural heritage and access to the heritage professions in the Member States;

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- setting up networks and keeping their members informed;

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- setting up networks and keeping their members informed;

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- grants and exchanges for teachers, students and/or researchers;

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- grants and exchanges for teachers, students and/or researchers, to take part in particular in artistic training courses for specialists in restoration work and art historians;

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- grants for apprentices in the craft trades wishing to undergo training with a master craftsman in another European Union country.

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- disseminating information about ongoing or completed research,

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- disseminating information about ongoing or completed research,

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- information on and/or access to new technologies and their use in the field of cultural heritage, etc.

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- information on and/or access to new technologies and their use in the field of cultural heritage, etc.

(Amendment 52)

Annex, Action II, second indent, point 4, seventh indent a (new)

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- carrying out a study into the problem of VAT on materials and supplies and services provided for the purposes of conservation of the cultural heritage.

(Amendment 53)

Annex, Action II, second indent, point 4, seventh indent b (new)

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- encouraging the setting up of networks of data-bases on the cultural heritage by supporting ways of making them more international (such as translation, etc).

(Amendment 54)

Annex, Action II, second indent, point 4a (new)

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4a. Support for foundations or schools organized as part of European networks designed to provide vocational training for 'heritage trades'.

(Amendment 55)

Annex, Action III, second indent, point 1

>Original text>

1. Inclusion of steps to raise public awareness in all projects receiving Community support under the Raphael Programme. Project sponsors will be asked to present ongoing or completed work to the public. The Commission will pursue the initiatives already developed in this field, such as the travelling exhibition and the audiovisual material to be devoted particularly to the European heritage laboratories and sites.

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1. Inclusion of steps to raise public awareness in all projects receiving Community support under the Raphael Programme. Project sponsors will be asked to present ongoing or completed work to the public. The Commission will pursue the initiatives already developed in this field, such as the travelling exhibition, the cultural visit and the audiovisual and multimedia material to be devoted particularly to the European heritage laboratories and sites.

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Support will also be given to other travelling exhibitions which will inform or improve the knowledge of European citizens about the cultural heritage of other Member States, in particular exhibitions destined for the less- favoured, peripheral and island regions and rural areas of the Union.

(Amendment 56)

Annex, Action III, second indent, point 3

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3. Support for multilingual presentations in museums, monuments and sites aimed at nationals of other Member States. Projects might relate to presentational material, brochures, exhibition panels, electronic guide systems, audiovisual or multimedia projects, etc.

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3. Support for multilingual presentations in museums, monuments and sites aimed at nationals of other Member States. In relevant regions the local lesser- used language must also be included in such presentations. Projects might relate to presentational material, brochures, exhibition panels, electronic guide systems, audiovisual or multimedia products, museums' educational programmes, etc.

(Amendment 57)

Annex, Action III, second indent, point 3a (new)

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3a. Compilation of a guide to European cultural routes.

(Amendment 58)

Annex, Action III, second indent, point 3b (new)

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3b. Appropriate measures to facilitate access to archives for those working in the sector and for the general public, using the experience already acquired in this field and following up the 'practical guide on access to archives'.

(Amendment 59)

Annex, Action III, second indent, point 4, first paragraph

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4. Support for applications of advanced information and communication technology and services giving professionals and the general public greater access to heritage. Projects must be of interest at European level and serve as models.

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4. Support for applications of advanced information and communication technology and services giving professionals and the general public greater access to heritage and to archives. Projects must be of interest at European level and serve as models. Support could be given to the production of CD-ROMs, making use of local resources allowing for the heritage to be exploited to maximum benefit, in particular so as to enable those aspects of the cultural heritage to which access is more difficult to be made more widely known and to enable 'minor cultural assets', in other words, general cultural heritage, to be discovered.

(Amendment 60)

Annex, Action III, second indent, point 4a (new)

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4a. Support for scripts for television programmes and multimedia projects on the cultural heritage.

(Amendment 61)

Annex, Action IV, second indent, point 1

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1. Support for identifying requirements for heritage research at Community level, for the dissemination of the results of research to professionals in the heritage field and the development of practical applications for use by professionals working in the field. The measures will be conducted in conjunction with the framework programme on research, technological development and demonstration; any research measures will be carried out as part of the research and technological development framework programme in accordance with the provisions governing that programme.

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1. Support for identifying requirements for heritage research at Community level, for the dissemination of the results of research to professionals in the heritage field (particularly those living in less-favoured, remote, mountainous or island regions) and the development of practical applications for use by professionals working in the field. The measures will be conducted in conjunction with the framework programme on research, technological development and demonstration; any research measures will be carried out as part of the research and technological development framework programme in accordance with the provisions governing that programme.

(Amendment 62)

Annex, Action IV, second indent, point 2a (new)

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2a. Support for a study into the situation of restorers in the various Member States, in close cooperation with representatives of the profession, with a view to organizing the profession of restorer in such a way as to provide for various levels of training in order to facilitate freedom of movement in the single market and render access to the profession more transparent, inter alia so as to guarantee the standard of work in cultural heritage restoration work.

(Amendment 63)

Annex, Action IV, second indent, point 3a (new)

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3a. Support for initiatives to preserve craft trades and activities which are essential to the proper restoration of the heritage, while at the same time promoting cooperation with industrial sectors producing materials and advanced technology also employed in restoration work. Moreover, support should be given to the training of highly-skilled craftsmen (working with paper, glass, iron, etc.) whose work is threatened by industrial production. Support for initiatives for the establishment of a European training centre for the restoration of works of arts.

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In this context collaboration with the Council of Europe will be particularly useful.

(Amendment 64)

Annex, Action V, first indent

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- The aim of this action is to develop projects with third countries and crate synergies with activities undertaken by other international organizations, in particular the Council of Europe.

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- In line with the conclusions of the Copenhagen European Council (21-22 June 1993), a number of programmes have to be opened up to European countries deemed to fulfil the conditions for accession to the European Union (Cyprus and Malta), the EFTA countries and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe that are party to the Europe agreements, Title VII of which refers explicitly to the cultural heritage. Those countries which have signed cooperation agreements with the Community containing a clause on cultural affairs must also have the opportunity of taking part in the programme.

(Amendment 65)

Annex, Action V, second indent, point 1a (new)

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1a. Measures to protect the cultural heritage where it has been damaged as a result of war, military occupation or acts of extremism of any kind;

(Amendment 66)

Annex, Action V, second indent, point 2

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2. Participation in projects related to the networks and partnerships or the extension of certain projects, such as comparative studies, to non-Community countries;

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2. Participation in projects related to the networks and partnerships or the extension of certain projects, such as comparative studies, the compilation of inventories, the analysis of specific problems such as pollution, etc, to non-Community countries;

(Amendment 67)

Annex, Action V, second indent, point 4a (new)

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4a. Developing technical assistance inter alia by means of vocational traineeships (in fields such as technology, the law and management) and exchanges between specialists;

(Amendment 68)

Annex, Action V, second indent, point 4b (new)

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4b. Close cooperation between the Community and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe with a view to setting up a mechanism to prevent illegal exports of works of art from those countries to the European Union.

(Amendment 69)

Annex, Action V, third indent

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- Community support for cultural cooperation projects with third countries is organized in a similar way to that for projects relating to countries in the European Union, on the basis of the agreements in force. Efforts will be made to achieve synergies with the competent international organizations, particularly the Council of Europe, while respecting the identity and freedom of action or each institution and organization.

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- Community support for cultural cooperation projects with third countries is organized in a similar way to that for projects relating to countries in the European Union, on the basis of the agreements in force. Efforts will be made to achieve synergies with the Council of Europe and other competent international organizations, such as UNESCO, while respecting the identity and freedom of action of each institution and organization.

(Amendment 70)

Annex, Action V, third indent a (new)

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- The Commission will ensure that resources are distributed fairly between the various third countries taking part in this action.

Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the proposal for European Parliament and Council Decision establishing a Community action programme in the field of cultural heritage - the Raphael Programme (COM(95)0110 - C4-0141/95 - 95/0078(COD))

(Codecision procedure: first reading)

The European Parliament,

- having regard to the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council, COM(95)0110 - 95/0078(COD),

- having regard to Article 189b(2) and Article 128 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C4-0141/95),

- having regard to Rule 58 of its Rules of Procedure,

- having regard to the report of the Committee on Culture, Youth, Education and the Media and the opinions of the Committee on Budgets and the Committee on External Economic Relations (A4-0225/95),

1. Approves the Commission proposal, subject to Parliament's amendments;

2. Calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly, pursuant to Article 189a(2) of the EC Treaty;

3. Calls on the Council to incorporate Parliament's amendments in the common position that it adopts in accordance with Article 189b(2) of the EC Treaty;

4. Should the Council intend to depart from the text approved by Parliament, calls on the Council to notify Parliament and requests that the conciliation procedure be initiated;

5. Points out that the Commission is required to submit to Parliament any modification it may intend to make to its proposal as amended by Parliament;

6. Instructs its President to forward this opinion to the Council and Commission.