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B. vzhledem k tomu, že v kontextu evropského demokratického procesu musí být základním cílem každé informační a komunikační politiky podpora významu aktivního zapojení do politiky a občanské společnosti (například významu účasti ve volbách do Evropského parlamentu) a vzbuzování pocitu hrdosti na evropské občanství,
B. whereas in the context of the European democratic process, an essential aim of any information and communication policy must be to promote the value of active participation in politics and civil society for example the importance of voting in elections to the European Parliament, and to inspire a sense of pride in being citizens of Europe,
C. vzhledem k tomu, že přístup k informacím o Evropské unii je pro občany klíčový, mají-li požívat skutečně evropského občanství; jako příjemci politiky Evropské unie a jako aktivní účastníci evropské demokracie mají občané právo na plné a nestranné informace o Unii ve svém vlastním jazyce, vyjádřené jednoduše a přinášené snadno dostupnými kanály,
C. whereas access to information about the European Union is crucial if people are to exercise true European citizenship; as the beneficiaries of European Union policy and as active participants in European democracy, citizens have the right to full and impartial information about the Union in their own language, in plain language and through easily accessible channels,
D. vzhledem k tomu, že informační a komunikační strategie by měla vycházet ze základních hodnot Evropské unie: demokracie, plurality, bezpečnosti, solidarity, rovných příležitostí, soudržnosti a respektování kulturní rozmanitosti a základních lidských práv,
D. whereas the information and communication strategy should be based on the fundamental values of the European Union – democracy, pluralism, security, solidarity, equal opportunities, cohesion and respect for cultural diversity and fundamental human rights,
E. vzhledem k tomu, že informační a komunikační strategie musí občanům také aktivně ukazovat, jaký pozitivní přínos má příslušnost k Evropské unii pro jejich každodenní život,
E. whereas the information and communication strategy must also actively demonstrate to citizens how belonging to the European Union brings positive benefits to them in their daily lives,
Poselství a prostředky
Messages and resources
2. zdůrazňuje, že cílem informační a komunikační strategie by především mělo být stále a řádně informovat občany Unie o fungování orgánů Unie tak, aby se rozvíjely jejich znalosti, zájem a účast na záležitostech Unie, a aby se tak k Unii přiblížili;
Stresses that the object of the information and communication strategy should primarily be to keep the Union’s citizens continually and properly informed about the functioning of the Union’s Institutions in order to develop their knowledge, concern and participation in the Union’s affairs and bring them closer to the Union;
7. je přesvědčen, že existuje další prostor pro využití web streamingu i rozhlasu a že je třeba prozkoumat je v souvislosti s informační a komunikační strategií;
Believes that there is further scope for the use of both webstreaming and radio and that these should be explored in the context of the information and communication strategy;
11. domnívá se, že je třeba zvážit použití některých programů Společenství v souvislosti s informační a komunikační strategií, což by však nemělo vést k omezení jejich cílů nebo financování; například program Média by bylo možné použít na financování filmů a posílit tak rozvoj evropského audiovizuálního průmyslu a zároveň zajistit podporu „obrazu“ a „ducha“ Unie;
Believes that consideration should be given to using certain Community programmes in connection with the Information and Communication Strategy, although this should not cause the objectives or the funding thereof to be scaled down; for example, the Media programme could be used to finance films in order to encourage the development of the European audiovisual industry and at the same time promote the ‘image’ and ‘spirit’ of the Union;
14. vítá vytvoření služby Europe Direct a naléhá na Komisi, aby tuto iniciativu na interinstitucionální bázi dále rozvíjela tak, aby sloužila informační a komunikační politice EU;
Welcomes the development of Europe Direct and urges the Commission to further develop this initiative on an interinstitutional basis to serve the EU’s information and communication strategy;
18. vyzývá evropské instituce, aby zlepšily podmínky pro akreditované novináře a pracovní vztahy s nimi, a obecněji zajistily co nejširší přístup ke zdrojům pro všechny občany, kteří hledají informace o politikách a činnostech Evropské unie;
Invites the EU institutions to improve conditions for and working relations with accredited journalists and, more generally, to create the widest possible access to sources for all citizens seeking information on the European Union’s policies and activities;
25. domnívá se, že by bylo velmi užitečné pokusit se nalézt inteligentní a metodický způsob, jak na internetové stránky Evropské unie umístit odkazy na nejčastěji navštěvované internetové stránky, na základě obecné zásady, že občané by neměli být nuceni vyhledávat informace, ale informace by měly vyhledávat občany;
Believes that it would be very useful to seek in an intelligent and methodical manner to ‘place’ links to the Europa website on the most frequently visited web pages, working on the general principle that it is not citizens who should have to go looking for information, but information that should come looking for the citizen;
Interinstitucionální spolupráce
Interinstitutional cooperation
31. domnívá se, že Interinstitucionální skupina pro informace by měla být převážně politickou skupinou a plnit úlohu garanta a že by se měl snížit počet jejích členů, aby byla schopna účinněji pracovat;
Believes that the Interinstitutional Group on Information should be predominantly political in character and act as a guarantor, and that the number of its members should be reduced to enable it to operate more effectively;
33. vyzývá všechny dotčené evropské instituce, aby zlepšily vnitřní koordinaci s cílem zvýšit účinnost dohodnuté komunikační a informační strategie, a mohly tak dosahovat lepších výsledků;
Invites all EU institutions concerned to improve internal coordination with a view to enhancing the efficiency of the agreed communication and information strategy, thereby achieving better results;
35. domnívá se, že by bylo vysoce účinné vytvořit poradní orgán složený ze zástupců evropských institucí a členských států a odborníků v oblasti komunikace, jejímž úkolem by bylo určit směry řádného uplatňování informační a komunikační politiky;
Believes it would be highly effective to establish a consultative body consisting of representatives from the European institutions and Member States and communications experts to provide guidance for the proper application of information and communication policy;
38. očekává sdělení Komise o obnovené informační a komunikační strategii, jež má být vydáno v květnu 2005; hodlá se zapojit do posíleného dialogu s Komisí a Radou o jejím uplatňování; opětovně vyjadřuje své odhodlání plně spolupracovat s cílem dosáhnout dohodnutých cílů;
Is looking forward to receiving the Commission’s communication on a renewed information and communication strategy, announced for May 2005; intends to engage in an enhanced dialogue with the Commission and the Council on its implementation; reiterates its willingness to cooperate fully with a view to achieving the objectives that will be agreed upon;
Evropská ústava
European Constitution
- orgány Unie jsou povinny jasně a objektivně informovat občany o obsahu Ústavy a o významu změn, které přináší v porovnání s nynějšími Smlouvami,
- the Union’s institutions have a duty to inform citizens clearly and objectively about the content of the Constitution and the meaning of the changes it introduces as compared to the current Treaties,
- mimoto mají Evropský parlament, Rada a Komise politickou odpovědnost podporovat ratifikaci Ústavy, přičemž vždy postupují ve shodě s členskými státy a berou v úvahu příslušné právní předpisy těchto zemí;
- in addition, the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission have the political responsibility to support the ratification of the Constitution, always acting in agreement with Member States and taking into account the relevant national legislation;
- zorganizování specifických seminářů o Ústavě pro novináře – v členských státech a také v Bruselu – zaměřených na jasné a objektivní sdělení obsahu Ústavy a opravu všech nesprávných informací týkajících se obsahu Ústavy,
- the organisation of specific seminars for journalists on the Constitution - in the Member States and also in Brussels - aimed at transmitting clearly and objectively the content of the Constitution, as well as correcting any misinformation as to the content of the Constitution,
- potřeby vyvinout specifické činnosti pro akademické prostředí, a to zaměřením akčního programu Jean Monnet na evropské ústavní otázky, organizováním akademických seminářů o Ústavě, pomocí při formování obsahu akademických programů a sponzorováním studií nebo publikací o evropských ústavních otázkách,
- the need to develop specific activities for the academic world, namely by focusing the Jean Monnet action programme on European constitutional questions, organising academic seminars on the Constitution, helping to shape the content of academic programs and sponsoring studies or publications on European constitutional questions,
- lepší propagace využití moderních technologií, zejména přístupu k textu Ústavy a vysvětlivkám týkajícím se jejího obsahu na internetu, a také internetových a telefonních služeb, které by poskytly odpovědi na otázky k obsahu Ústavy;
- better promotion of the use of modern technologies, in particular, internet access to the text of the Constitution and explanations as to its content, as well as internet and telephone services to provide answers to questions on the content of the Constitution;
Informační politika Evropského parlamentu
The European Parliament’s information policy
48. pověřuje svého předsedu, aby toto usnesení předal Evropské radě, Komisi, Radě ministrů, Soudnímu dvoru, Účetnímu dvoru, Výboru regionů, Hospodářskému a sociálnímu výboru, členským státům a Mezinárodní federaci novinářů.
Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the European Council, the Commission, the Council of Ministers, the Court of Justice, the Court of Auditors, the Committee of the Regions, the Economic and Social Committee, the Member States and the International Federation of Journalists.
The aim of this report is to review the implementation of the EU's information and communication strategy.
The aim of this report is to review the implementation of the EU’s information and communication strategy.
Your rapporteur has re-read all relevant documents with the aim of putting forward constructive ideas that will serve to promote a more effective information strategy in future.
Your rapporteur has re-read all relevant documents with the aim of putting forward constructive ideas that will serve to promote a more effective information strategy in future.
The main conclusions he has reached are as follows:
The main conclusions he has reached are as follows:
The information and communication strategy has fallen far short of achieving its objectives.
The information and communication strategy has fallen far short of achieving its objectives.
The information and communication strategy is required to bring Europe closer to its citizens.
The information and communication strategy is required to bring Europe closer to its citizens.
However, the latest Eurobarometer data show that the level of public knowledge of basic EU matters is lamentable.
However, the latest Eurobarometer data show that the level of public knowledge of basic EU matters is lamentable.
In the old Member States, only 25% of people are aware of the existence of the Union's anthem and almost half believe that the main seat of the institutions is in Strasbourg.
In the old Member States, only 25% of people are aware of the existence of the Union’s anthem and almost half believe that the main seat of the institutions is in Strasbourg.
In addition, turnout in European Parliament elections has continued to decline, falling to its lowest ever level in 2004 (45.7%).
In addition, turnout in European Parliament elections has continued to decline, falling to its lowest ever level in 2004 (45.7%).
The information and communication strategy will not be effective unless the institutions act on the recommendations they receive.
The information and communication strategy will not be effective unless the institutions act on the recommendations they receive.
From 1993 to the present day, all Parliament reports have called for an annual debate to be held on information and communication policy.
From 1993 to the present day, all Parliament reports have called for an annual debate to be held on information and communication policy.
No such debate has ever been held.
No such debate has ever been held.
Other examples will emerge in the course of the report, but for the moment this fact alone is sufficient justification for the requirement that the Commission should regularly submit its information and communication strategy to parliamentary scrutiny.
Other examples will emerge in the course of the report, but for the moment this fact alone is sufficient justification for the requirement that the Commission should regularly submit its information and communication strategy to parliamentary scrutiny.
The information and communication strategy will not be effective unless it is possible to convey to the general public what the 'spirit' of the European Union really means.
The information and communication strategy will not be effective unless it is possible to convey to the general public what the ‘spirit’ of the European Union really means.
In 1993, a European Parliament resolution acknowledged that reducing European integration to little more than an economic community had undermined public interest and trust.
In 1993, a European Parliament resolution acknowledged that reducing European integration to little more than an economic community had undermined public interest and trust.
The legitimate expectations of citizens to play am active part in developing the Union will only be realised if we are able to touch people's feelings.
The legitimate expectations of citizens to play am active part in developing the Union will only be realised if we are able to touch people’s feelings.
The future constitution is an example of the fact that Europe is first and foremost a common project whose goal is to make Europe a better human society.
The future constitution is an example of the fact that Europe is first and foremost a common project whose goal is to make Europe a better human society.
Article I.1 of the Constitution speaks of 'the will of the citizens and States of Europe to build a common future', based on common values.
Article I.1 of the Constitution speaks of ‘the will of the citizens and States of Europe to build a common future’, based on common values.
These values define Europe's identity.
These values define Europe’s identity.
The EU is not an ordinary international organisation with economic goals, but a community of values.
The EU is not an ordinary international organisation with economic goals, but a community of values.
In the eyes of your rapporteur, there is no better definition of the 'spirit' of the new Europe.
In the eyes of your rapporteur, there is no better definition of the ‘spirit’ of the new Europe.
The question now is how to make it visible.
The question now is how to make it visible.
A Commission communication has already suggested that consideration should be given to the possibility of working with genuine opinion leaders, a series of personalities who would lend their face to the Union.
A Commission communication has already suggested that consideration should be given to the possibility of working with genuine opinion leaders, a series of personalities who would lend their face to the Union.
It would also be useful to hold an 'ideas competition' that would enable the leading specialised agencies to give shape to their best ideas, but it should not be forgotten that often the figures which best incarnate the true identity of Europe are indelibly etched in the history of our common culture.
It would also be useful to hold an ‘ideas competition’ that would enable the leading specialised agencies to give shape to their best ideas, but it should not be forgotten that often the figures which best incarnate the true identity of Europe are indelibly etched in the history of our common culture.
For example, this year marks the fourth centenary of Don Quixote, although sadly the institutions have not seen fit to honour the memory of Miguel de Cervantes.
For example, this year marks the fourth centenary of Don Quixote, although sadly the institutions have not seen fit to honour the memory of Miguel de Cervantes.
Nor will they do so for Hans Christian Andersen.
Nor will they do so for Hans Christian Andersen.
America may be able to sell the Statue of Liberty as a brand image or the marketing concept of the 'land of opportunity', yet it will never be able to lay claim to such a star-studded galaxy of human genius as Europe can.
America may be able to sell the Statue of Liberty as a brand image or the marketing concept of the ‘land of opportunity’, yet it will never be able to lay claim to such a star-studded galaxy of human genius as Europe can.
Parliament must draw up a five-year proposal to ensure that budgetary funding is available to celebrate all-important cultural events properly
Parliament must draw up a five-year proposal to ensure that budgetary funding is available to celebrate all-important cultural events properly
The information and communication strategy will not be effective if it continues to based mainly on the instruments used hitherto.
The information and communication strategy will not be effective if it continues to based mainly on the instruments used hitherto.
A system of networks and links has been set up to provide information to citizens who have already decided to seek out such information.
A system of networks and links has been set up to provide information to citizens who have already decided to seek out such information.
However, a change in approach is needed: it is not citizens who should go looking for information, but information which should go looking for citizens.
However, a change in approach is needed: it is not citizens who should go looking for information, but information which should go looking for citizens.
If this is to work, a sound decentralised information system is needed that will provide access for the specific groups which should be targeted with individually tailored messages.
If this is to work, a sound decentralised information system is needed that will provide access for the specific groups which should be targeted with individually tailored messages.
Decentralisation of information, based on the system of networks and links, is a useful way of improving the flow of information, but is neither the most effective nor the most cost-efficient.
Decentralisation of information, based on the system of networks and links, is a useful way of improving the flow of information, but is neither the most effective nor the most cost-efficient.
Nor does it resolve the work coordination problems derived from the coexistence under the same roof of officials from different European institutions, Parliament and the Commission.
Nor does it resolve the work coordination problems derived from the coexistence under the same roof of officials from different European institutions, Parliament and the Commission.
They may share the general expenses, but they do not share the most important thing, which is their work.
They may share the general expenses, but they do not share the most important thing, which is their work.
Citizens see the EU as a single entity and have no way of knowing whether requests for information should be addressed to the Commission or the Parliament.
Citizens see the EU as a single entity and have no way of knowing whether requests for information should be addressed to the Commission or the Parliament.
If the two institutions pooled their staff this would improve professional standards and work to the benefit of all concerned, while reducing costs.
If the two institutions pooled their staff this would improve professional standards and work to the benefit of all concerned, while reducing costs.
The information and communication strategy will not be effective unless cooperation between Parliament and the Commission is improved.
The information and communication strategy will not be effective unless cooperation between Parliament and the Commission is improved.
The Commission's former DG II, which previously brought together all departments dealing with information and communication under its control, has now been divided up into four separate DGs.
The Commission’s former DG II, which previously brought together all departments dealing with information and communication under its control, has now been divided up into four separate DGs.
In Parliament there is a single DG dealing with information.
In Parliament there is a single DG dealing with information.
Nevertheless, the way it spends its budget makes little sense: 43% of Parliament's budget is allocated to the financing of visitors' groups (half a million per year), 30% to the production of printed material, while 18% is spent on infrastructures.
Nevertheless, the way it spends its budget makes little sense: 43% of Parliament’s budget is allocated to the financing of visitors’ groups (half a million per year), 30% to the production of printed material, while 18% is spent on infrastructures.
This leaves only 10% (2.5 million euro) for other measures.
This leaves only 10% (2.5 million euro) for other measures.
Is it worth spending so much money for so little return?
Is it worth spending so much money for so little return?
The only forum in which the Commission and Parliament share their views is the so-called IGI.
The only forum in which the Commission and Parliament share their views is the so-called IGI.
Its task is to set the priorities for the PRINCE programme.
Its task is to set the priorities for the PRINCE programme.
All measures not covered by this programme are deemed to be specific actions by individual institutions.
All measures not covered by this programme are deemed to be specific actions by individual institutions.
The PRINCE programme should include more priority action lines and specific measures by individual institutions should confined to what is strictly necessary.
The PRINCE programme should include more priority action lines and specific measures by individual institutions should confined to what is strictly necessary.
The IGI should be predominantly political in character and its composition should be reduced to make it more efficient.
The IGI should be predominantly political in character and its composition should be reduced to make it more efficient.
A lower level coordination group should also be set up, with representatives from the relevant DGs from the various institutions, to coordinate specific measures to put into practice the guidelines set by the IGI.
A lower level coordination group should also be set up, with representatives from the relevant DGs from the various institutions, to coordinate specific measures to put into practice the guidelines set by the IGI.
It would also be useful to revive the Commission's old idea of setting up a consultative body consisting of representatives of the institutions, and Member States and communications experts to provide guidance on the proper application of the information and communication strategy.
It would also be useful to revive the Commission’s old idea of setting up a consultative body consisting of representatives of the institutions, and Member States and communications experts to provide guidance on the proper application of the information and communication strategy.