Training programme for professionals in the European audiovisual programme industry (MEDIA-Training): extension until 2006

The European Parliament proposed two amendments. The first, requires the Commission to provide a full and detailed assessment report on the "Media Training" programme no later than 31/12/2005 to allow the European Parliament and Council to consider the proposal for a new programme of action in the audiovisual sector which is earmarked to begin in 2007. The second amendment modifies the original funding proposal from EUR 57.4 million to EUR 59.4 million. The additional amount of EUR 2 million takes account of the EU's enlargement for 2004/05. The European Commission accepts both Parliamentary amendments in their entirety and has amended its initial proposal accordingly.�