What changed
The new version widens the programme's scope to include counterfeiting-related fraud alongside protection of the euro against counterfeiting. #1 It also adds a requirement to regularly update work programmes in light of the emerging developments referred to in Article 2(2). #2
2 changes of substance. Each change below carries a one-line ✦ note from the same model. Written from the two texts only — read the highlighted passages before relying on it.
The changes to the text itself, in document order. Cover page, citations (“having regard to …”), standard resolution paragraphs and punctuation-only edits are left out — they are in “Show every difference”.
Change #1 Substance
Extends the scope of the programme to cover counterfeiting-related fraud, in addition to protecting the euro against counterfeiting.
Article 1 – paragraph 1: 1. This Regulation establishes the exchange, assistance and training programme for the protection of the euro against counterfeiting and counterfeiting-related fraud (the ‘Pericles V’ programme) (the ‘Programme’) and lays down the objectives of the Programme, its budget for the period 2028-2034, the forms of Union funding and the rules for providing such funding.
Change #2 Substance
Adds a requirement that work programmes be regularly updated to take account of the emerging developments specified in Article 2(2).
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new): 1a. The work programmes shall be regularly updated in order to take into account the emerging developments specified in Article 2(2).