Sittings · Document
Draft report (COM(2025)0590 – 2025/0590(COD)) 2026-04-09
Establishing the Single Market and Customs Programme for the period 2028-2034 and repealing Regulations (EU) 2021/444, (EU) 2021/690, (EU) 2021/785, (EU) 2021/847 and (EU) 2021/1077
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Amendment 57
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (1) This Regulation lays down an indicative financial envelope for the ‘Single Market, and Customs Programme for the period 2028-2034’ (the ‘programme’). For the purpose of this Regulation, current prices are calculated by applying a fixed 2% deflator. | (1) This Regulation lays down an indicative financial envelope for the ‘Single Market, and Customs Programme for the period 2028-2034’ (the ‘programme’). That envelope should be implemented through a transparent and traceable programming structure, including a clear, publicly accessible breakdown of commitments and payments by programme component, by objective and by type of action, and including dedicated, identifiable budget items for customs authorities and market surveillance authorities. For the purpose of this Regulation, current prices are calculated by applying a fixed 2% deflator. |
Or. en
Amendment 58
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (1 a) The Single Market is increasingly under pressure from external shocks and from unfair competitive practices. In particular, economic operators established outside the Union may place non-compliant products on the Union market, cutting costs by circumventing Union requirements and thereby undermining consumer safety and the level-playing field for compliant Union businesses. The programme should therefore prioritise enforcement capacity, including at the external borders of the Union and in online sales channels. |
Or. en
Amendment 59
Jeannette Baljeu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (2) In a rapidly changing economic, social and geopolitical environment, recent experience has shown the need for a more flexible multiannual financial framework and Union spending programmes. To that effect, and in line with the objectives of this regulation, the funding should consider the evolving policy needs and Union’s priorities as identified in relevant documents published by the Commission, in Council conclusions and Parliament resolutions while ensuring sufficient predictability for the budget implementation. | (2) In a rapidly changing economic, social and geopolitical environment, recent experience has shown the need for a more flexible multiannual financial framework and Union spending programmes. To that effect, and in line with the objectives of this regulation, the consolidation of the predecessor programmes into a single programme should primarily serve to simplify the administrative structure of the multiannual financial framework and to reduce the administrative burden on implementing bodies and beneficiaries. The funding should consider the evolving policy needs and Union's priorities as identified in relevant documents published by the Commission, in Council conclusions and Parliament resolutions, while ensuring sufficient predictability for the budget implementation and without resulting in competition for funding between the distinct policy areas supported by this programme. |
Or. en
Justification
The consolidation of five programmes into one is a structural simplification measure. The primary purpose of the merger should be clearly stated: reducing administrative burden, not creating new budgetary flexibility. The merger is not designed to allow one policy area to draw resources from another. Predictability and stability of funding per component are essential for implementing bodies that plan activities on a multi-annual basis.
Amendment 60
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (2) In a rapidly changing economic, social and geopolitical environment, recent experience has shown the need for a more flexible multiannual financial framework and Union spending programmes. To that effect, and in line with the objectives of this regulation, the funding should consider the evolving policy needs and Union’s priorities as identified in relevant documents published by the Commission, in Council conclusions and Parliament resolutions while ensuring sufficient predictability for the budget implementation. | (2) In a rapidly changing economic, social and geopolitical environment, recent experience has shown the need for a more flexible multiannual financial framework and Union spending programmes. To that effect, and in line with the objectives of this regulation, the funding should consider the evolving policy needs and Union’s priorities as identified in relevant documents published by the Commission, in Council conclusions and Parliament resolutions while ensuring sufficient predictability and ensuring that reallocation of resources does not weaken core enforcement capacities, in particular customs control and market surveillance. |
Or. en
Amendment 61
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (2 a) To ensure democratic accountability and value for money, the Commission should publish an annual implementation and transparency report setting out commitments and payments by budget line, by objective and by beneficiary category. That report should explicitly identify the amounts effectively directed to customs authorities and to market surveillance authorities. |
Or. en
Amendment 62
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 b (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (2 b) In view of the already significant compliance and administrative burden faced by citizens and businesses, the programme should not be used to generate additional regulatory burdens. It should instead prioritise the uniform application and enforcement of existing Union rules, the reduction of fragmentation and gold-plating, and the swift removal of unlawful barriers within the Single Market. |
Or. en
Amendment 63
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 c (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (2 c) Minimum allocations should be laid down for the most operational enforcement capacities, notably customs authorities and market surveillance authorities, to prevent their financing being diluted within broader budget clusters. Those minimum allocations should not be amended without the agreement of the European Parliament and the Council. |
Or. en
Amendment 64
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (4) In accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council4 , Council Regulations (EC, Euratom) No 2988/955 , (EC, Euratom) No 2185/966 and (EU) 2017/19397 , the financial interests of the Union are to be protected through proportionate measures, including the prevention, detection, correction and investigation of irregularities and fraud, the recovery of funds lost, wrongly paid or incorrectly used and, where appropriate, the imposition of administrative sanctions. In accordance with Regulations (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 and (EC, Euratom) No 2185/96, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) may carry out investigations, including on-the-spot checks and inspections, with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud, corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the Union. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/1939, the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) may investigate and prosecute fraud and other illegal activities affecting the financial interests of the Union as provided for in Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council8 . In accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, any person or entity receiving Union funds is to fully cooperate in the protection of the Union’s financial interests, to grant the necessary rights and access to the Commission, OLAF, the EPPO and the European Court of Auditors and to ensure that any third parties involved in the implementation of Union funds grant equivalent rights. | (4) In accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council4 , Council Regulations (EC, Euratom) No 2988/955 , (EC, Euratom) No 2185/966 and (EU) 2017/19397 , the financial interests of the Union are to be protected through proportionate measures, including the prevention, detection, correction and investigation of irregularities and fraud, the recovery of funds lost, wrongly paid or incorrectly used and, where appropriate, the imposition of administrative sanctions. In accordance with Regulations (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 and (EC, Euratom) No 2185/96, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) may carry out investigations, including on-the-spot checks and inspections, with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud, corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the Union. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/1939, the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) may investigate and prosecute fraud and other illegal activities affecting the financial interests of the Union as provided for in Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council8 . In accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, any person or entity receiving Union funds is to fully cooperate in the protection of the Union’s financial interests, to grant the necessary rights and access to the Commission, OLAF, the EPPO and the European Court of Auditors and to ensure that any third parties involved in the implementation of Union funds grant equivalent rights. Measures under this Regulation shall be limited strictly to those necessary for the protection of the Union’s financial interests and shall not extend beyond anti-fraud, audit and financial control obligations. |
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| 4 Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 September 2013 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1074/1999 (OJ L 248, 18.9.2013, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2013/883/oj). | 4 Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 September 2013 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1074/1999 (OJ L 248, 18.9.2013, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2013/883/oj). |
| 5 Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/95 of 18 December 1995 on the protection of the European Communities financial interests (OJ L 312, 23.12.95, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/1995/2988/oj). | 5 Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/95 of 18 December 1995 on the protection of the European Communities financial interests (OJ L 312, 23.12.95, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/1995/2988/oj). |
| 6 Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 of 11 November 1996 concerning on-the-spot checks and inspections carried out by the Commission in order to protect the European Communities' financial interests against fraud and other irregularities (OJ L 292,15.11.1996, p. 2, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/1996/2185/oj). | 6 Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 of 11 November 1996 concerning on-the-spot checks and inspections carried out by the Commission in order to protect the European Communities' financial interests against fraud and other irregularities (OJ L 292,15.11.1996, p. 2, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/1996/2185/oj). |
| 7 Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1939 of 12 October 2017 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (‘the EPPO’) (OJ L 283, 31.10.2017, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2017/1939/oj). | 7 Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1939 of 12 October 2017 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (‘the EPPO’) (OJ L 283, 31.10.2017, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2017/1939/oj). |
| 8 Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2017 on the fight against fraud to the Union's financial interests by means of criminal law (OJ L 198, 28.7.2017, p. 29, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2017/1371/oj). | 8 Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2017 on the fight against fraud to the Union's financial interests by means of criminal law (OJ L 198, 28.7.2017, p. 29, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2017/1371/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 65
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (4) In accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council4 , Council Regulations (EC, Euratom) No 2988/955 , (EC, Euratom) No 2185/966 and (EU) 2017/19397 , the financial interests of the Union are to be protected through proportionate measures, including the prevention, detection, correction and investigation of irregularities and fraud, the recovery of funds lost, wrongly paid or incorrectly used and, where appropriate, the imposition of administrative sanctions. In accordance with Regulations (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 and (EC, Euratom) No 2185/96, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) may carry out investigations, including on-the-spot checks and inspections, with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud, corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the Union. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/1939, the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) may investigate and prosecute fraud and other illegal activities affecting the financial interests of the Union as provided for in Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council8 . In accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, any person or entity receiving Union funds is to fully cooperate in the protection of the Union’s financial interests, to grant the necessary rights and access to the Commission, OLAF, the EPPO and the European Court of Auditors and to ensure that any third parties involved in the implementation of Union funds grant equivalent rights. | (4) In accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council4 , Council Regulations (EC, Euratom) No 2988/955 , (EC, Euratom) No 2185/966 and (EU) 2017/19397 , the financial interests of the Union are to be protected through proportionate measures, including the prevention, detection, correction and investigation of irregularities, fraud, corruption as well as any types of conflict of interest and maladministration, the recovery of funds lost, wrongly paid or incorrectly used and, where appropriate, the imposition of administrative sanctions. In accordance with Regulations (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 and (EC, Euratom) No 2185/96, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) is empowered to carry out investigations, including on-the-spot checks and inspections, with a view to establishing whether there has been fraud, corruption or any other illegal activity affecting the financial interests of the Union. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/1939, the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) is empowered to investigate and prosecute fraud, corruption and other illegal activities affecting the financial interests of the Union as provided for in Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council8 . In accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, any person or entity receiving Union funds is to fully cooperate in the protection of the Union’s financial interests, to grant the necessary rights and access to the Commission, OLAF, the EPPO and the European Court of Auditors and to ensure that any third parties involved in the implementation of Union funds grant equivalent rights. |
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| 4 Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 September 2013 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1074/1999 (OJ L 248, 18.9.2013, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2013/883/oj). | 4 Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 September 2013 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1074/1999 (OJ L 248, 18.9.2013, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2013/883/oj). |
| 5 Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/95 of 18 December 1995 on the protection of the European Communities financial interests (OJ L 312, 23.12.95, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/1995/2988/oj). | 5 Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/95 of 18 December 1995 on the protection of the European Communities financial interests (OJ L 312, 23.12.95, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/1995/2988/oj). |
| 6 Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 of 11 November 1996 concerning on-the-spot checks and inspections carried out by the Commission in order to protect the European Communities' financial interests against fraud and other irregularities (OJ L 292,15.11.1996, p. 2, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/1996/2185/oj). | 6 Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 of 11 November 1996 concerning on-the-spot checks and inspections carried out by the Commission in order to protect the European Communities' financial interests against fraud and other irregularities (OJ L 292,15.11.1996, p. 2, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/1996/2185/oj). |
| 7 Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1939 of 12 October 2017 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (‘the EPPO’) (OJ L 283, 31.10.2017, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2017/1939/oj). | 7 Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1939 of 12 October 2017 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (‘the EPPO’) (OJ L 283, 31.10.2017, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2017/1939/oj). |
| 8 Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2017 on the fight against fraud to the Union's financial interests by means of criminal law (OJ L 198, 28.7.2017, p. 29, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2017/1371/oj). | 8 Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2017 on the fight against fraud to the Union's financial interests by means of criminal law (OJ L 198, 28.7.2017, p. 29, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2017/1371/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 66
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (4 a) Conflict of interest, whether actual, potential or perceived, poses a specific risk to the integrity of Union funding under this programme, in particular given the programme's scope covering customs, taxation and market surveillance, areas in which public authorities interact closely with regulated private actors. Where a conflict of interest is identified, the Commission should take immediate and proportionate corrective action, including exclusion from the procedure or, where funding has already been disbursed, recovery of amounts concerned. |
Or. en
Amendment 67
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (5) The programme is to be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2025/XXXX of the European Parliament and of the Council9 establishing a budget expenditure tracking and performance framework and other horizontal rules for the Union programmes and activities, including rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and gender equality referred to in Article 33(2), points (d) and (f), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 respectively,the principles of preparedness and climate resilience by design, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes such as those on information, communication and visibility. | (5) The programme is to be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2025/XXXX of the European Parliament and of the Council9 establishing a budget expenditure tracking and performance framework and other horizontal rules for the Union programmes and activities, including rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes such as those on information, communication and visibility. |
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| 9 Proposal for a Regulation - EUR-Lex - 52025PC0545 - EN - EUR-Lex (europa.eu), currently under negotiations - .Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2025/… of the European Parliament and of the Council of … on … (OJ, L, …, ELI:...) [insert date, full title and publication references of this Regulation].- | 9 Proposal for a Regulation - EUR-Lex - 52025PC0545 - EN - EUR-Lex (europa.eu), currently under negotiations - .Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2025/… of the European Parliament and of the Council of … on … (OJ, L, …, ELI:...) [insert date, full title and publication references of this Regulation].- |
Or. en
Amendment 68
Dirk Gotink
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (5) The programme is to be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2025/XXXX of the European Parliament and of the Council9 establishing a budget expenditure tracking and performance framework and other horizontal rules for the Union programmes and activities, including rules for ensuring a uniform application of the principles of ‘do no significant harm’ and gender equality referred to in Article 33(2), points (d) and (f), of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 respectively,the principles of preparedness and climate resilience by design, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes such as those on information, communication and visibility. | (5) The programme is to be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2025/XXXX of the European Parliament and of the Council9 establishing a budget expenditure tracking and performance framework and other horizontal rules for the Union programmes and activities, the principles of preparedness and climate resilience by design, rules for monitoring and reporting on the performance of Union programmes and activities, rules for establishing a Union funding portal, rules for the evaluation of the programmes, as well as other horizontal provisions applicable to all Union programmes such as those on information, communication and visibility. |
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| 9 Proposal for a Regulation - EUR-Lex - 52025PC0545 - EN - EUR-Lex (europa.eu), currently under negotiations - .Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2025/… of the European Parliament and of the Council of … on … (OJ, L, …, ELI:...) [insert date, full title and publication references of this Regulation].- | 9 Proposal for a Regulation - EUR-Lex - 52025PC0545 - EN - EUR-Lex (europa.eu), currently under negotiations - .Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2025/… of the European Parliament and of the Council of … on … (OJ, L, …, ELI:...) [insert date, full title and publication references of this Regulation].- |
Or. en
Amendment 69
Virginie Joron
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (6) Pursuant to Article 85(1) of Council Decision (EU) 2021/176410, persons and entities established in overseas countries and territories (OCTs) are eligible for funding under the programme and subject to possible arrangements applicable to the Member State to which the relevant overseas country or territory is linked. | (6) Pursuant to Article 85(1) of Council Decision (EU) 2021/176410, persons and entities established in overseas countries and territories (OCTs) are eligible for funding under the programme and subject to possible arrangements applicable to the Member State to which the relevant overseas country or territory is linked. The programme should take account of the specific features and needs of the EU's outermost regions, as set out in Article 349 of the TFEU. |
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| 10 Council Decision (EU) 2021/1764 of 5 October 2021 on the association of the Overseas Countries and Territories with the European Union including relations between the European Union on the one hand, and Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark on the other (Decision on the Overseas Association, including Greenland) (OJ L 355, 7.10.2021, p. 6, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2021/1764/oj). | 10 Council Decision (EU) 2021/1764 of 5 October 2021 on the association of the Overseas Countries and Territories with the European Union including relations between the European Union on the one hand, and Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark on the other (Decision on the Overseas Association, including Greenland). OJ L 355, 7.10.2021, p. 6, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2021/1764/oj). |
Or. fr
Amendment 70
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (7) The Single Market is governed by the fundamental principles of free movement of goods, services, people, and capital and has been a major contributor to growth, competitiveness and employment. A well-functioning and safe-guarded Single Market is a pre-requisite for a competitive, safe and secure Union economy and for advancing the Savings and Investments Union. As stressed by the new approach proposed by the Single Market Strategy, more action is needed to address the barriers, stimulate reforms, reduce fragmentation and complete the Single Market, especially in the context of new global challenges.This has been and will continue to be reinforced by an effective cohesion policy as an additional key condition for the success of the Single Market. The Member States and the Commission share the responsibility for enforcing Union law to ensure compliance with Single Market rules and to protect people’s and businesses’ rights. The Union-level responsibility combines three main aspects: removal of barriers, collaboration between Member States, and corrective implementation and enforcement actions and stimulating reforms. Barriers such as knowledge and data gaps, and gold plating are obstacles for citizens, consumers, businesses, investors, economic operators to access and operate within the Single Market. Capacity building, administrative and operational cooperation, including digital cooperation, and integration among Member States and between Member States and the Commission remain suboptimal and could be reinforced to improve efficiency and a level-playing field. Low efficiency and lack of flexibility in rulemaking, standard setting and enforcement may hamper their adaptability. There is a need to combine the infrastructure accompanying and enabling the lifting of internal barriers and the infrastructure protecting the external borders of the Single Market. | (7) The Single Market is governed by the fundamental principles of free movement of goods, services, people, and capital and has been a major contributor to growth, competitiveness and employment. A well-functioning and safe-guarded Single Market is a pre-requisite for accelerating the shift towards a climate neutral, green, biodiverse, sustainable, resilient, Union economy as well as for advancing the Savings and Investments Union. As stressed by the new approach proposed by the Single Market Strategy, more action is needed to address the unjustified barriers, stimulate reforms, reduce fragmentation and complete the Single Market, especially in the context of new global challenges. Deepening of the EU Single Market needs to be done in a way that goes hand in hand with ensuring upward convergence towards a high level of environmental, consumer, safety, social and labour standards and rights, as well as with the explicit aim to further the just transition objectives and modernisation of the EU economy. This has been and will continue to be reinforced by an effective cohesion policy as an additional key condition for the success of the Single Market. The Member States and the Commission share the responsibility for enforcing Union law to ensure compliance with Single Market rules and to protect people’s and businesses’ rights. The Union-level responsibility combines three main aspects: removal of barriers, collaboration between Member States, and corrective implementation and enforcement actions and stimulating reforms. Barriers such as for example access to information and knowledge and data gaps, and regulatory fragmentation are obstacles for citizens, consumers, businesses, investors, economic operators to access and operate within the Single Market. Capacity building, administrative and operational cooperation, including digital cooperation, and integration among Member States and between Member States and the Commission remain suboptimal and could be reinforced to improve efficiency, level-playing field as well as the consumer protection. According to the 2026 Single Market report only 20.6 % of the EU Single Market Procedures are fully online for cross-border procedures, which adds unnecessary administrative burden on citizens, entrepreneurs and businesses in particular micro-companies and SME’s to fully benefit from the Single Market. There is a need to combine the infrastructure accompanying and enabling the lifting of internal barriers and the infrastructure protecting the external borders of the Single Market. |
Or. en
Amendment 71
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (7) The Single Market is governed by the fundamental principles of free movement of goods, services, people, and capital and has been a major contributor to growth, competitiveness and employment. A well-functioning and safe-guarded Single Market is a pre-requisite for a competitive, safe and secure Union economy and for advancing the Savings and Investments Union. As stressed by the new approach proposed by the Single Market Strategy, more action is needed to address the barriers, stimulate reforms, reduce fragmentation and complete the Single Market, especially in the context of new global challenges.This has been and will continue to be reinforced by an effective cohesion policy as an additional key condition for the success of the Single Market. The Member States and the Commission share the responsibility for enforcing Union law to ensure compliance with Single Market rules and to protect people’s and businesses’ rights. The Union-level responsibility combines three main aspects: removal of barriers, collaboration between Member States, and corrective implementation and enforcement actions and stimulating reforms. Barriers such as knowledge and data gaps, and gold plating are obstacles for citizens, consumers, businesses, investors, economic operators to access and operate within the Single Market. Capacity building, administrative and operational cooperation, including digital cooperation, and integration among Member States and between Member States and the Commission remain suboptimal and could be reinforced to improve efficiency and a level-playing field. Low efficiency and lack of flexibility in rulemaking, standard setting and enforcement may hamper their adaptability. There is a need to combine the infrastructure accompanying and enabling the lifting of internal barriers and the infrastructure protecting the external borders of the Single Market. | (7) The Single Market is governed by the fundamental principles of free movement of goods, services, people, and capital and has been a major contributor to growth, competitiveness and employment. A well-functioning and safe-guarded Single Market is a pre-requisite for a competitive, safe and secure Union economy and for advancing the Savings and Investments Union. As stressed by the new approach proposed by the Single Market Strategy, more action is needed to address the barriers, stimulate reforms, reduce fragmentation and complete the Single Market, especially in the context of new global challenges. This has been and will continue to be reinforced by an effective cohesion policy as an additional key condition for the success of the Single Market. The Member States and the Commission share the responsibility for enforcing Union law to ensure compliance with Single Market rules and to protect people’s and businesses’ rights. The Union-level responsibility combines three main aspects: removal of barriers, collaboration between Member States, and corrective implementation and enforcement actions and stimulating reforms. Barriers such as knowledge and data gaps, and gold plating are obstacles for citizens, consumers, businesses, investors, economic operators to access and operate within the Single Market. Capacity building, administrative and operational cooperation, including digital cooperation, and integration among Member States and between Member States and the Commission remain suboptimal and could be reinforced to improve efficiency and a level-playing field. Low efficiency and lack of flexibility in rulemaking, standard setting and enforcement may hamper their adaptability. The programme should prioritise implementation and enforcement and should not create additional regulatory burdens; Where appropriate, it should support simplification and clearer enforcement guidance. There is a need to combine the infrastructure accompanying and enabling the lifting of internal barriers and the infrastructure protecting the external borders of the Single Market. |
Or. en
Amendment 72
Leila Chaibi
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (7) The Single Market is governed by the fundamental principles of free movement of goods, services, people, and capital and has been a major contributor to growth, competitiveness and employment. A well-functioning and safe-guarded Single Market is a pre-requisite for a competitive, safe and secure Union economy and for advancing the Savings and Investments Union. As stressed by the new approach proposed by the Single Market Strategy, more action is needed to address the barriers, stimulate reforms, reduce fragmentation and complete the Single Market, especially in the context of new global challenges.This has been and will continue to be reinforced by an effective cohesion policy as an additional key condition for the success of the Single Market. The Member States and the Commission share the responsibility for enforcing Union law to ensure compliance with Single Market rules and to protect people’s and businesses’ rights. The Union-level responsibility combines three main aspects: removal of barriers, collaboration between Member States, and corrective implementation and enforcement actions and stimulating reforms. Barriers such as knowledge and data gaps, and gold plating are obstacles for citizens, consumers, businesses, investors, economic operators to access and operate within the Single Market. Capacity building, administrative and operational cooperation, including digital cooperation, and integration among Member States and between Member States and the Commission remain suboptimal and could be reinforced to improve efficiency and a level-playing field. Low efficiency and lack of flexibility in rulemaking, standard setting and enforcement may hamper their adaptability. There is a need to combine the infrastructure accompanying and enabling the lifting of internal barriers and the infrastructure protecting the external borders of the Single Market. | (7) The Single Market is governed by the fundamental principles of free movement of goods, services, people, and capital. A well-functioning and safe-guarded Single Market is a pre-requisite for a competitive, safe and secure Union economy and for advancing the Savings and Investments Union. As stressed by the new approach proposed by the Single Market Strategy, more action is needed to address the barriers, stimulate reforms, reduce fragmentation and complete the Single Market, especially in the context of new global challenges.This has been and will continue to be reinforced by an effective cohesion policy as an additional key condition for the success of the Single Market. The Member States and the Commission share the responsibility for enforcing Union law to ensure compliance with Single Market rules and to protect people’s and worker's rights. The Union-level responsibility combines three main aspects: removal of barriers, collaboration between Member States, and corrective implementation and enforcement actions and stimulating reforms. Barriers such as knowledge and data gaps, and gold plating are obstacles for citizens, consumers, businesses, investors, economic operators to access and operate within the Single Market. Capacity building, administrative and operational cooperation, including digital cooperation, and integration among Member States and between Member States and the Commission remain suboptimal and could be reinforced to improve efficiency and a level-playing field. Low efficiency and lack of flexibility in rulemaking, standard setting and enforcement may hamper their adaptability. There is a need to combine the infrastructure accompanying and enabling the lifting of internal barriers and the infrastructure protecting the external borders of the Single Market. |
Or. en
Amendment 73
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (9) With economic and security uncertainty caused by geopolitical challenges and trade tensions, the Single Market is our anchor for stability and resilience. Those challenges require a collective and coordinated Union response considering their scale and the high levels of interdependence among Member States and regions. In addition, an adequate level of protection and resulting benefits for citizens, consumers, investors and businesses could not be achieved solely through actions at national level, nor could it generate economies of scale, especially given the cross-border nature of those benefits. | (9) With economic and security uncertainty caused by multitude of geopolitical challenges, including dependencies on third countries supplies of resources, worsening impacts of climate change and biodiversity crisis, security risks and trade tensions, the Single Market is our anchor for stability and resilience. At the same time, as global competition is intensifying and technological development accelerating at rapid speed, the internal market is facing critical challenges on several fronts, including in digital markets, the rapid development of e- commerce, trade distortions, a rise in fraud and illegal activities. Those challenges require a collective and coordinated Union response considering their scale and the high levels of interdependence among Member States and regions. In addition, a high level of protection and resulting benefits for citizens, consumers, investors and businesses could not be achieved solely through actions at national level, nor could it generate economies of scale, especially given the cross-border nature of those benefits. |
Or. en
Amendment 74
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (9) With economic and security uncertainty caused by geopolitical challenges and trade tensions, the Single Market is our anchor for stability and resilience. Those challenges require a collective and coordinated Union response considering their scale and the high levels of interdependence among Member States and regions. In addition, an adequate level of protection and resulting benefits for citizens, consumers, investors and businesses could not be achieved solely through actions at national level, nor could it generate economies of scale, especially given the cross-border nature of those benefits. | (9) With economic and security uncertainty caused by geopolitical challenges, climate changes and trade tensions, the Single Market is our anchor for stability and resilience. Those challenges require a collective and coordinated Union response considering their scale and the high levels of interdependence among Member States and regions. In addition, a hight level of protection and resulting benefits for citizens, consumers, investors and businesses could not be achieved solely through actions at national level, nor could it generate economies of scale, especially given the cross-border nature of those benefits, including to address the surge of low-value consignments and distance sales that can facilitate the placing on the Union market of non-compliant products and distort competition. |
Or. en
Amendment 75
Leila Chaibi
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (9) With economic and security uncertainty caused by geopolitical challenges and trade tensions, the Single Market is our anchor for stability and resilience. Those challenges require a collective and coordinated Union response considering their scale and the high levels of interdependence among Member States and regions. In addition, an adequate level of protection and resulting benefits for citizens, consumers, investors and businesses could not be achieved solely through actions at national level, nor could it generate economies of scale, especially given the cross-border nature of those benefits. | (9) With economic and security uncertainty caused by geopolitical challenges, climate change and trade tensions, the Single Market is our anchor for stability and resilience. Those challenges require a collective and coordinated Union response considering their scale and the high levels of interdependence among Member States and regions. In addition, a high level of protection and resulting benefits for citizens, consumers, investors and businesses could not be achieved solely through actions at national level, nor could it generate economies of scale, especially given the cross-border nature of those benefits. |
Or. en
Amendment 76
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (10) Union funding is required to enable the Commission to meet legal obligations of the Union that cannot be delegated to Member States, ensuring obligations under Union law are fulfilled, in particular in the areas of customs, market surveillance, product conformity, consumer protection, financial services, standard setting, competition policy, the provision of European statistics, taxation and anti-fraud. | (10) Union funding is required to enable the Commission and Member States to ensure the obligations of the Union law which cannot be delegated or met by another level of action other than the Union level are fulfilled, in particular in the areas of customs, market surveillance, product safety and compliance including the products sold online consumer protection, financial services, standard setting, competition policy, the provision of European statistics, taxation and anti-fraud as well as the digital economy. |
Or. en
Amendment 77
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (10) Union funding is required to enable the Commission to meet legal obligations of the Union that cannot be delegated to Member States, ensuring obligations under Union law are fulfilled, in particular in the areas of customs, market surveillance, product conformity, consumer protection, financial services, standard setting, competition policy, the provision of European statistics, taxation and anti-fraud. | (10) Union funding is required to enable the Commission to meet legal obligations of the Union that cannot be delegated to Member States, ensuring obligations under Union law are fulfilled, in particular in the areas of customs, market surveillance, product conformity, consumer protection, financial services, standard setting, competition policy, the provision of European statistics, taxation and anti-fraud. While Union financing may support common tools and systems, operational enforcement powers and day-to-day controls remain with competent national authorities in accordance with Union law. |
Or. en
Amendment 78
Leila Chaibi
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (10) Union funding is required to enable the Commission to meet legal obligations of the Union that cannot be delegated to Member States, ensuring obligations under Union law are fulfilled, in particular in the areas of customs, market surveillance, product conformity, consumer protection, financial services, standard setting, competition policy, the provision of European statistics, taxation and anti-fraud. | (10) Union funding is required to enable the Commission and Member States to ensure obligations under Union law are fulfilled, in particular in the areas of customs, market surveillance, product safety, consumer protection, financial services, standard setting, competition policy, the provision of European statistics, taxation and anti-fraud. |
Or. en
Amendment 79
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (11) It is therefore appropriate to establish a programme to enhance and deepen the functioning of the Single Market and a strong Customs Union and to protect the financial and economic interests of the Union and the Member States, with a design fostering flexibility, simplification and synergies, and supporting the horizontal policy mainstreaming priorities including what is set out in Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2025/XXXX of the European Parliament and of the Council17 establishing a budget expenditure tracking and performance framework and other horizontal rules for the Union programmes and activities. The following four programmes should therefore be merged in one single programme: parts of the Single Market Programme, excluding the small and medium-sized enterprises and food and feed strands, the Customs programme, including the Customs Control Equipment Instrument type interventions, the Fiscalis programme and the Union Anti-Fraud programme. A continuous and agile funding should be ensured in the areas of the Single Market, customs, taxation and anti-fraud, including funding for cooperation between national administrations encompassing activities such as streamlining administrative processes, harmonising rules across Member States, or facilitating quicker responses to evolving challenges with a comprehensive preparedness and crisis-response framework. | (11) It is therefore appropriate to establish a programme to enhance and deepen the functioning of the Single Market and a strong Customs Union and to protect the financial and economic interests of the Union and the Member States, with a design fostering European added value and flexibility, streamlining and creating synergies while ensuring a high level of predictability, transparency and accountability, as well as adequate funding safeguards for core policy objectives, legal obligations and mandatory systems , and supporting the horizontal policy mainstreaming priorities including what is set out in Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2025/XXXX of the European Parliament and of the Council17 establishing a budget expenditure tracking and performance framework and other horizontal rules for the Union programmes and activities. In addition, it is critical that the programme flexibility is utilised responsibly, with sound and long-term financial management, transparency and clear prioritisation criteria at the core. The following four programmes should therefore be merged in one single programme: parts of the Single Market Programme, excluding the small and medium-sized enterprises and food and feed strands, the Customs programme, including the Customs Control Equipment Instrument type interventions, the Fiscalis programme and the Union Anti-Fraud programme. The Commission should report annually to the European Parliament on the use of flexibility provisions and the reasons for any reallocation. A continuous and agile funding should be ensured in the areas of the Single Market, customs, taxation, including for combating VAT fraud and other tax fraud, tax evasion and tax avoidance and anti-fraud, including funding support the functioning of the EU anti-fraud architecture and for cooperation between national administrations encompassing activities such as improving anti-fraud information, detection and reporting exchange streamlining administrative processes, harmonising rules across Member States, or facilitating quicker responses to evolving challenges with a comprehensive preparedness and crisis-response framework or developing new anti-fraud analytical or data-mining tools. |
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Or. en
Amendment 80
Jeannette Baljeu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (11) It is therefore appropriate to establish a programme to enhance and deepen the functioning of the Single Market and a strong Customs Union and to protect the financial and economic interests of the Union and the Member States, with a design fostering flexibility, simplification and synergies, and supporting the horizontal policy mainstreaming priorities including what is set out in Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2025/XXXX of the European Parliament and of the Council17 establishing a budget expenditure tracking and performance framework and other horizontal rules for the Union programmes and activities. The following four programmes should therefore be merged in one single programme: parts of the Single Market Programme, excluding the small and medium-sized enterprises and food and feed strands, the Customs programme, including the Customs Control Equipment Instrument type interventions, the Fiscalis programme and the Union Anti-Fraud programme. A continuous and agile funding should be ensured in the areas of the Single Market, customs, taxation and anti-fraud, including funding for cooperation between national administrations encompassing activities such as streamlining administrative processes, harmonising rules across Member States, or facilitating quicker responses to evolving challenges with a comprehensive preparedness and crisis-response framework. | (11) It is therefore appropriate to establish a programme to enhance and deepen the functioning of the Single Market and a strong Customs Union and to protect the financial and economic interests of the Union and the Member States, with a design fostering flexibility, simplification and synergies, and supporting the horizontal policy mainstreaming priorities including what is set out in Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2025/XXXX of the European Parliament and of the Council17 establishing a budget expenditure tracking and performance framework and other horizontal rules for the Union programmes and activities. The following four programmes should therefore be merged in one single programme: parts of the Single Market Programme, excluding the small and medium-sized enterprises and food and feed strands, the Customs programme, including the Customs Control Equipment Instrument type interventions, the Fiscalis programme and the Union Anti-Fraud programme. Budgetary allocations for each component of the programme should remain stable over the programming period. Transfers of appropriations between components should be permitted only in duly justified circumstances, so as to preserve the continuity and operational effectiveness of long-established and essential activities. A continuous funding should be ensured in the areas of the Single Market, customs, taxation and anti-fraud, including funding for cooperation between national administrations encompassing activities such as streamlining administrative processes, harmonising rules across Member States, or facilitating quicker responses to evolving challenges with a comprehensive preparedness and crisis-response framework. |
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Or. en
Amendment 81
Dirk Gotink
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (11) It is therefore appropriate to establish a programme to enhance and deepen the functioning of the Single Market and a strong Customs Union and to protect the financial and economic interests of the Union and the Member States, with a design fostering flexibility, simplification and synergies, and supporting the horizontal policy mainstreaming priorities including what is set out in Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2025/XXXX of the European Parliament and of the Council17 establishing a budget expenditure tracking and performance framework and other horizontal rules for the Union programmes and activities. The following four programmes should therefore be merged in one single programme: parts of the Single Market Programme, excluding the small and medium-sized enterprises and food and feed strands, the Customs programme, including the Customs Control Equipment Instrument type interventions, the Fiscalis programme and the Union Anti-Fraud programme. A continuous and agile funding should be ensured in the areas of the Single Market, customs, taxation and anti-fraud, including funding for cooperation between national administrations encompassing activities such as streamlining administrative processes, harmonising rules across Member States, or facilitating quicker responses to evolving challenges with a comprehensive preparedness and crisis-response framework. | (11) It is therefore appropriate to establish a programme to enhance and deepen the functioning of the Single Market and a strong Customs Union and to protect the financial and economic interests of the Union and the Member States, with a design fostering flexibility, reinforcing simplification and synergies between relevant policy areas. The following four programmes should therefore be merged in one single programme: parts of the Single Market Programme, excluding the small and medium-sized enterprises and food and feed strands, the Customs programme, including the Customs Control Equipment Instrument type interventions, the Fiscalis programme and the Union Anti-Fraud programme. A continuous and agile funding should be ensured in the areas of the Single Market, customs, taxation and anti-fraud, including funding for cooperation between national administrations encompassing activities such as streamlining administrative processes, harmonising rules across Member States, or facilitating quicker responses to evolving challenges with a comprehensive preparedness and crisis-response framework. |
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Or. en
Amendment 82
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (11) It is therefore appropriate to establish a programme to enhance and deepen the functioning of the Single Market and a strong Customs Union and to protect the financial and economic interests of the Union and the Member States, with a design fostering flexibility, simplification and synergies, and supporting the horizontal policy mainstreaming priorities including what is set out in Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2025/XXXX of the European Parliament and of the Council17 establishing a budget expenditure tracking and performance framework and other horizontal rules for the Union programmes and activities. The following four programmes should therefore be merged in one single programme: parts of the Single Market Programme, excluding the small and medium-sized enterprises and food and feed strands, the Customs programme, including the Customs Control Equipment Instrument type interventions, the Fiscalis programme and the Union Anti-Fraud programme. A continuous and agile funding should be ensured in the areas of the Single Market, customs, taxation and anti-fraud, including funding for cooperation between national administrations encompassing activities such as streamlining administrative processes, harmonising rules across Member States, or facilitating quicker responses to evolving challenges with a comprehensive preparedness and crisis-response framework. | (11) It is therefore appropriate to establish a programme to enhance and deepen the functioning of the Single Market and a strong Customs Union and to protect the financial and economic interests of the Union and the Member States, with a design fostering flexibility, simplification and synergies, and supporting the horizontal policy mainstreaming priorities including what is set out in Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2025/XXXX of the European Parliament and of the Council17 establishing a budget expenditure tracking and performance framework and other horizontal rules for the Union programmes and activities. The following four programmes should therefore be merged in one single programme: parts of the Single Market Programme, excluding the small and medium-sized enterprises and food and feed strands, the Customs programme, including the Customs Control Equipment Instrument type interventions, the Fiscalis programme and the Union Anti-Fraud programme. A continuous and agile funding should be ensured in the areas of the Single Market, customs, taxation and anti-fraud, including funding for cooperation between national administrations encompassing activities such as streamlining administrative processes, harmonising rules across Member States, or facilitating quicker responses to evolving challenges with a comprehensive preparedness and crisis-response framework, and ensuring predictability, transparency and accountability in the allocation of resources, with particular priority given to enforcement-related activities. |
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Or. en
Amendment 83
Leila Chaibi
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (11) It is therefore appropriate to establish a programme to enhance and deepen the functioning of the Single Market and a strong Customs Union and to protect the financial and economic interests of the Union and the Member States, with a design fostering flexibility, simplification and synergies, and supporting the horizontal policy mainstreaming priorities including what is set out in Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2025/XXXX of the European Parliament and of the Council17 establishing a budget expenditure tracking and performance framework and other horizontal rules for the Union programmes and activities. The following four programmes should therefore be merged in one single programme: parts of the Single Market Programme, excluding the small and medium-sized enterprises and food and feed strands, the Customs programme, including the Customs Control Equipment Instrument type interventions, the Fiscalis programme and the Union Anti-Fraud programme. A continuous and agile funding should be ensured in the areas of the Single Market, customs, taxation and anti-fraud, including funding for cooperation between national administrations encompassing activities such as streamlining administrative processes, harmonising rules across Member States, or facilitating quicker responses to evolving challenges with a comprehensive preparedness and crisis-response framework. | (11) It is therefore appropriate to establish a programme to enhance and deepen the functioning of the Single Market and a strong Customs Union and to protect the strategic autonomy, financial and economic interests of the Union and the Member States, with a design fostering flexibility, simplification and synergies, and supporting the horizontal policy mainstreaming priorities including what is set out in Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2025/XXXX of the European Parliament and of the Council17 establishing a budget expenditure tracking and performance framework and other horizontal rules for the Union programmes and activities. The following four programmes should therefore be merged in one single programme: parts of the Single Market Programme, excluding the small and medium-sized enterprises and food and feed strands, the Customs programme, including the Customs Control Equipment Instrument type interventions, the Fiscalis programme and the Union Anti-Fraud programme. A continuous and agile funding should be ensured in the areas of the Single Market, customs, taxation and anti-fraud, including funding for cooperation between national administrations encompassing activities such as streamlining administrative processes, harmonising rules across Member States, or facilitating quicker responses to evolving challenges with a comprehensive preparedness and crisis-response framework. |
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Or. en
Amendment 84
Virginie Joron, Elisabeth Dieringer
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (11) It is therefore appropriate to establish a programme to enhance and deepen the functioning of the Single Market and a strong Customs Union and to protect the financial and economic interests of the Union and the Member States, with a design fostering flexibility, simplification and synergies, and supporting the horizontal policy mainstreaming priorities including what is set out in Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2025/XXXX of the European Parliament and of the Council17establishing a budget expenditure tracking and performance framework and other horizontal rules for the Union programmes and activities. The following four programmes should therefore be merged in one single programme: parts of the Single Market Programme, excluding the small and medium-sized enterprises and food and feed strands, the Customs programme, including the Customs Control Equipment Instrument type interventions, the Fiscalis programme and the Union Anti-Fraud programme. A continuous and agile funding should be ensured in the areas of the Single Market, customs, taxation and anti-fraud, including funding for cooperation between national administrations encompassing activities such as streamlining administrative processes, harmonising rules across Member States, or facilitating quicker responses to evolving challenges with a comprehensive preparedness and crisis-response framework. | (11) It is therefore appropriate to establish a programme to enhance the functioning of the Single Market and a strong Customs Union and to protect the financial and economic interests of the Union and the Member States, with a design fostering flexibility, simplification and synergies, and supporting the horizontal policy mainstreaming priorities including what is set out in Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2025/XXXX of the European Parliament and of the Council17 establishing a budget expenditure tracking and performance framework and other horizontal rules for the Union programmes and activities. The following four programmes should therefore be merged in one single programme: parts of the Single Market Programme, excluding the small and medium-sized enterprises and food and feed strands, the Customs programme, including the Customs Control Equipment Instrument type interventions, the Fiscalis programme and the Union Anti-Fraud programme. A continuous and agile funding should be ensured in the areas of the Single Market, customs, taxation and anti-fraud, including funding for cooperation between national administrations encompassing activities such as streamlining administrative processes, harmonising rules across Member States, or facilitating quicker responses to evolving challenges with a comprehensive preparedness and crisis-response framework. |
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Or. fr
Amendment 85
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (12) In this regard, the programme should enable the implementation of the following generic types of actions: (a) digital capacity building, development and operation of centralised and decentralised European electronic systems and digital solutions, implementation tools and data; (b) support to policy, regulatory and enforcement work, for example, through studies, communication, impact assessment, evaluation and simplification proposals; (c) collaboration and cooperation between Member States, the Commission, Union agencies and national authorities and with stakeholders; (d) administrative and operational/technical capacity building, including purchase, maintenance, upgrade of equipment – notably customs control equipment – infrastructure and related costs; (e) human competency building; (f) joint tools, methods, data and statistics to support policy making (g) other actions to achieve the general and specific objectives, such as innovation, testing. | (12) In this regard, the programme should enable the implementation of the following generic types of actions: (a) digital capacity building, development and operation of centralised and decentralised European electronic systems and digital solutions, implementation tools and data; (b) support to policy, regulatory and enforcement work, for example, through studies, communication, impact assessment, evaluation and simplification proposals; (c) collaboration and cooperation between Member States, the Commission, Union agencies and national authorities and with stakeholders; (d) administrative and operational/technical capacity building, including purchase, maintenance, upgrade of equipment – notably customs control equipment – infrastructure and related costs; (e) human competency building; (f) joint tools, methods, data and statistics to support policy making (g) other actions to achieve the general and specific objectives, such as innovation, testing. Those solutions should be interoperable with national systems and should not, by themselves, impose an obligation to replace the operational infrastructures of Member States unless required by separate Union legislation. |
Or. en
Amendment 86
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (12) In this regard, the programme should enable the implementation of the following generic types of actions: (a) digital capacity building, development and operation of centralised and decentralised European electronic systems and digital solutions, implementation tools and data; (b) support to policy, regulatory and enforcement work, for example, through studies, communication, impact assessment, evaluation and simplification proposals; (c) collaboration and cooperation between Member States, the Commission, Union agencies and national authorities and with stakeholders; (d) administrative and operational/technical capacity building, including purchase, maintenance, upgrade of equipment – notably customs control equipment – infrastructure and related costs; (e) human competency building; (f) joint tools, methods, data and statistics to support policy making (g) other actions to achieve the general and specific objectives, such as innovation, testing. | (12) In this regard, the programme should enable the implementation of the following generic types of actions: (a) digital capacity building and analysis tools, development and operation of centralised and decentralised European electronic systems and digital solutions, implementation tools and data; (b) support to policy, regulatory and enforcement work, for example, through studies, communication, capacity building, impact assessment, evaluation and simplification proposals; (c) collaboration and cooperation between Member States, the Commission, Union agencies and bodies and national, regional and local authorities and with stakeholders including social partners, the civil society organisations, and academia; (d) administrative and operational/technical capacity building, including purchase, maintenance, upgrade of equipment – notably customs control equipment – infrastructure and related costs; (e) human capacity and competency building; (f) joint tools, methods, data and statistics to support policy making (g) other actions to achieve the general and specific objectives, such as innovation, testing |
Or. en
Amendment 87
Jeannette Baljeu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (12) In this regard, the programme should enable the implementation of the following generic types of actions: (a) digital capacity building, development and operation of centralised and decentralised European electronic systems and digital solutions, implementation tools and data; (b) support to policy, regulatory and enforcement work, for example, through studies, communication, impact assessment, evaluation and simplification proposals; (c) collaboration and cooperation between Member States, the Commission, Union agencies and national authorities and with stakeholders; (d) administrative and operational/technical capacity building, including purchase, maintenance, upgrade of equipment – notably customs control equipment – infrastructure and related costs; (e) human competency building; (f) joint tools, methods, data and statistics to support policy making (g) other actions to achieve the general and specific objectives, such as innovation, testing. | (12) In this regard, the programme should enable the implementation of the following generic types of actions: (a) digital capacity building, development and operation of centralised and decentralised European electronic systems and digital solutions, implementation tools and data; (b) support to policy, regulatory and enforcement work, for example, through studies, communication, impact assessment, evaluation and simplification proposals; (c) collaboration and cooperation between Member States, the Commission, Union agencies and national, regional and local authorities and with stakeholders; (d) administrative and operational/technical capacity building, including purchase, maintenance, upgrade of equipment – notably customs control equipment – infrastructure and related costs; (e) human competency building; (f) joint tools, methods, data and statistics to support policy making and anti-fraud investigations; (g) other actions to achieve the general and specific objectives, such as innovation, testing. |
Or. en
Amendment 88
Leila Chaibi
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (12) In this regard, the programme should enable the implementation of the following generic types of actions: (a) digital capacity building, development and operation of centralised and decentralised European electronic systems and digital solutions, implementation tools and data; (b) support to policy, regulatory and enforcement work, for example, through studies, communication, impact assessment, evaluation and simplification proposals; (c) collaboration and cooperation between Member States, the Commission, Union agencies and national authorities and with stakeholders; (d) administrative and operational/technical capacity building, including purchase, maintenance, upgrade of equipment – notably customs control equipment – infrastructure and related costs; (e) human competency building; (f) joint tools, methods, data and statistics to support policy making (g) other actions to achieve the general and specific objectives, such as innovation, testing. | (12) In this regard, the programme should enable the implementation of the following generic types of actions: (a) digital capacity building, development and operation of sovereign centralised and decentralised European electronic systems and digital solutions, implementation tools and data; (b) support to policy, regulatory and enforcement work, for example, through studies, communication, impact assessment, evaluation and simplification proposals; (c) collaboration and cooperation between Member States, the Commission, Union agencies and national authorities and with stakeholders; (d) administrative and operational/technical capacity building, including purchase, maintenance, upgrade of equipment – notably customs control equipment – infrastructure and related costs; (e) human competency building; (f) joint tools, methods, data and statistics to support policy making and anti-fraud investigations (g) other actions to achieve the general and specific objectives, such as innovation, testing. |
Or. en
Amendment 89
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (12 a) In accordance with the objectives set out in the 2030 Consumer Agenda, which aims to empower consumers for the green and digital transitions while ensuring a high level of consumer protection across the Union, this Programme should contribute to strengthening consumer resilience, trust, and participation in a fair and sustainable internal market. In particular, the Programme should support actions that enhance consumers’ access to reliable information, promote sustainable consumption patterns, and address vulnerabilities exacerbated by digitalisation, such as dark patterns, addictive design of social networks, and evolving market practices. |
Or. en
Amendment 90
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (13) In light of the growing digitalisation of the economy and society, there is an increasing need for citizens, consumers, investors, economic operators, businesses, and public administrations to have timely, accurate and accessible information and advice on the functioning of the Single Market and their rights and obligations under Union law. Furthermore, reinforced cooperation and integration to ensure digitally enabled, seamless implementation, consistent and effective enforcement across the Union and to prevent barriers and limitations hindering the proper functioning of the Single Market, taxation, anti-fraud policies and the Customs Union should be enabled. Union authorities and bodies should maintain effective rulemaking, standard setting, as well as implementation and enforcement of Union law in the face of changing circumstances and to ensure enforcement of restrictive measures in the management of Union funds. | (13) In light of the growing digitalisation of the economy and society, there is an increasing need for citizens, consumers, investors, economic operators, businesses, and public administrations to have timely, accurate and accessible information, advice and direct support and services concerning, the functioning of the Single Market and their rights and obligations under Union law. Furthermore, reinforced cooperation and integration to ensure digitally enabled, seamless implementation, consistent and effective enforcement across the Union and to prevent barriers and limitations hindering the proper functioning of the Single Market, taxation, anti-fraud policies and the Customs Union, as well as to ensure high standards in the consumer protection including protection of the consumers online and protection and enforcement EU citizen’s digital rights, should be enabled. Union authorities and bodies should maintain effective rulemaking, standard setting, as well as implementation and enforcement of Union law in the face of changing circumstances and to ensure enforcement of restrictive measures in the management of Union funds. |
Or. en
Amendment 91
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (13) In light of the growing digitalisation of the economy and society, there is an increasing need for citizens, consumers, investors, economic operators, businesses, and public administrations to have timely, accurate and accessible information and advice on the functioning of the Single Market and their rights and obligations under Union law. Furthermore, reinforced cooperation and integration to ensure digitally enabled, seamless implementation, consistent and effective enforcement across the Union and to prevent barriers and limitations hindering the proper functioning of the Single Market, taxation, anti-fraud policies and the Customs Union should be enabled. Union authorities and bodies should maintain effective rulemaking, standard setting, as well as implementation and enforcement of Union law in the face of changing circumstances and to ensure enforcement of restrictive measures in the management of Union funds. | (13) In light of the growing digitalisation of the economy and society, there is an increasing need for citizens, consumers, investors, economic operators, businesses, and public administrations to have timely, accurate and accessible information and advice on the functioning of the Single Market and their rights and obligations under Union law. Furthermore, reinforced cooperation and integration to ensure digitally enabled, seamless implementation, consistent and effective enforcement across the Union and to prevent barriers and limitations hindering the proper functioning of the Single Market, taxation, anti-fraud policies and the Customs Union should be enabled. Union authorities and bodies should maintain effective rulemaking, standard setting, as well as implementation and enforcement of Union law in the face of changing circumstances and to ensure enforcement of restrictive measures in the management of Union funds, and should prioritise simplifying compliance and reducing the administrative burden for businesses by focusing on better application of existing rules. |
Or. en
Amendment 92
Adnan Dibrani
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (13) In light of the growing digitalisation of the economy and society, there is an increasing need for citizens, consumers, investors, economic operators, businesses, and public administrations to have timely, accurate and accessible information and advice on the functioning of the Single Market and their rights and obligations under Union law. Furthermore, reinforced cooperation and integration to ensure digitally enabled, seamless implementation, consistent and effective enforcement across the Union and to prevent barriers and limitations hindering the proper functioning of the Single Market, taxation, anti-fraud policies and the Customs Union should be enabled. Union authorities and bodies should maintain effective rulemaking, standard setting, as well as implementation and enforcement of Union law in the face of changing circumstances and to ensure enforcement of restrictive measures in the management of Union funds. | (13) In light of the growing digitalisation of the economy and society, there is an increasing need for citizens, consumers, investors, economic operators, businesses, and public administrations to have timely, accurate and accessible information and advice on the functioning of the Single Market and their rights and obligations under Union law. Furthermore, reinforced cooperation and integration to ensure digitally enabled, seamless implementation, consistent and effective enforcement across the Union and to prevent barriers and limitations hindering the proper functioning of the Single Market, taxation cooperation, tax fraud prevention, anti-fraud reporting, investigations and policies and the Customs Union should be enabled. Union authorities and bodies should maintain effective rulemaking, standard setting, as well as implementation and enforcement of Union law in the face of changing circumstances and to ensure enforcement of restrictive measures in the management of Union funds. |
Or. en
Amendment 93
Dirk Gotink
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (13) In light of the growing digitalisation of the economy and society, there is an increasing need for citizens, consumers, investors, economic operators, businesses, and public administrations to have timely, accurate and accessible information and advice on the functioning of the Single Market and their rights and obligations under Union law. Furthermore, reinforced cooperation and integration to ensure digitally enabled, seamless implementation, consistent and effective enforcement across the Union and to prevent barriers and limitations hindering the proper functioning of the Single Market, taxation, anti-fraud policies and the Customs Union should be enabled. Union authorities and bodies should maintain effective rulemaking, standard setting, as well as implementation and enforcement of Union law in the face of changing circumstances and to ensure enforcement of restrictive measures in the management of Union funds. | (13) In light of the growing digitalisation of the economy and society, there is an increasing need for citizens, consumers, investors, economic operators, businesses, and public administrations to have timely, accurate and accessible information and advice on the functioning of the Single Market and their rights and obligations under Union law. Furthermore, reinforced cooperation and integration to ensure digitally enabled, seamless implementation, consistent and effective enforcement across the Union and to prevent barriers and limitations hindering the proper functioning of the Single Market, taxation, anti-fraud reporting, investigations and policies and the Customs Union should be enabled. Union authorities and bodies should maintain effective rulemaking, standard setting, as well as implementation and enforcement of Union law in the face of changing circumstances and to ensure enforcement of restrictive measures in the management of Union funds. |
Or. en
Amendment 94
Leila Chaibi
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (13) In light of the growing digitalisation of the economy and society, there is an increasing need for citizens, consumers, investors, economic operators, businesses, and public administrations to have timely, accurate and accessible information and advice on the functioning of the Single Market and their rights and obligations under Union law. Furthermore, reinforced cooperation and integration to ensure digitally enabled, seamless implementation, consistent and effective enforcement across the Union and to prevent barriers and limitations hindering the proper functioning of the Single Market, taxation, anti-fraud policies and the Customs Union should be enabled. Union authorities and bodies should maintain effective rulemaking, standard setting, as well as implementation and enforcement of Union law in the face of changing circumstances and to ensure enforcement of restrictive measures in the management of Union funds. | (13) In light of the growing digitalisation of the economy and society, there is an increasing need for citizens, consumers, investors, economic operators, businesses, and public administrations to have timely, accurate and accessible information and advice on the functioning of the Single Market and their rights and obligations under Union law. Furthermore, reinforced cooperation and integration to ensure digitally enabled, seamless implementation, consistent and effective enforcement across the Union and to prevent barriers and limitations hindering the proper functioning of the Single Market, taxation, tax fraud prevention, anti-fraud policies and the Customs Union should be enabled. Union authorities and bodies should maintain effective rulemaking, standard setting, as well as implementation and enforcement of Union law in the face of changing circumstances and to ensure enforcement of restrictive measures in the management of Union funds. |
Or. en
Amendment 95
Jeannette Baljeu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (13) In light of the growing digitalisation of the economy and society, there is an increasing need for citizens, consumers, investors, economic operators, businesses, and public administrations to have timely, accurate and accessible information and advice on the functioning of the Single Market and their rights and obligations under Union law. Furthermore, reinforced cooperation and integration to ensure digitally enabled, seamless implementation, consistent and effective enforcement across the Union and to prevent barriers and limitations hindering the proper functioning of the Single Market, taxation, anti-fraud policies and the Customs Union should be enabled. Union authorities and bodies should maintain effective rulemaking, standard setting, as well as implementation and enforcement of Union law in the face of changing circumstances and to ensure enforcement of restrictive measures in the management of Union funds. | (13) In light of the growing digitalisation of the economy and society, there is an increasing need for citizens, consumers, investors, economic operators, businesses, and public administrations to have timely, accurate and accessible information and advice on the functioning of the Single Market and their rights and obligations under Union law. Furthermore, reinforced cooperation and integration to ensure digitally enabled, seamless implementation, consistent and effective enforcement across the Union and to prevent barriers and limitations hindering the proper functioning of the Single Market, taxation, anti-fraud investigations and policies and the Customs Union should be enabled. Union authorities and bodies should maintain effective rulemaking, standard setting, as well as implementation and enforcement of Union law in the face of changing circumstances and to ensure enforcement of restrictive measures in the management of Union funds. |
Or. en
Amendment 96
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (14) The programme should therefore further improve the functioning of the Single Market, including the external dimension, protect and empower citizens, consumers and businesses. That should be achieved by developing, implementing and enforcing Union law, offering digital tools and solutions, facilitating market access and public procurement, ensuring resilience, management of emergencies and security threats or crisis, standard setting, and supporting the development of the Union regulatory framework. The programme’s actions should cover the areas of intellectual property rights, company law, anti-money laundering, and contract law, and by ensuring a high level of consumer protection, including protection of passenger rights, and market surveillance, financial literacy, the free movement of capital and financial services, effective and efficient competition enforcement, customs, anti-fraud, effective and efficient enforcement of Union restrictive measures and taxation. The programme should also enhance cooperation between the competent authorities of Member States and the Commission, in particular cooperation and increased synergies between various national authorities, including national enforcement bodies, as well as cooperation between Member States, the Commission and third countries, including by providing digital solutions to improve information sharing among national authorities and with relevant stakeholders. It should allow to develop, produce and disseminate high-quality, comparable, timely and reliable European statistics. There is a need to implement cohesive digital solutions that facilitate and simplify doing business in the Union and with third countries and seize opportunities offered by the Single Market and Customs Union for citizens, consumers, investors and businesses, while respecting the Union’s climate objectives. Union coordinated platforms ensure cooperation among Member State’s authorities reducing fragmentation and duplication of efforts. Digital implementation tools reduce administrative burdens and create transparency. Different tools are designed to create synergies that facilitate and simplify doing business in the Union and in their international trade operations, enhancing day-to-day efficiency for businesses, fostering greater economic integration and drive innovation throughout the Union. | (14) The programme should therefore further improve the functioning of the Single Market, including its external dimension, protect and empower citizens, consumers and businesses. That should be achieved by developing, implementing and enforcing Union law, offering digital tools, solutions and support including via development of e-government services and tools based on open source, facilitating market access and public procurement for both contracting authorities and businesses, ensuring resilience, management of emergencies and security threats or crisis, standard setting, and supporting the development of the Union regulatory framework. The programme’s actions should cover the areas of intellectual property rights, company law, anti-money laundering, the protection of the EU financial interests, and contract law, and by ensuring a high level of consumer protection, including protection of passenger rights, protection of consumers online, and market surveillance, financial and digital literacy, the free movement of capital and financial services, effective and efficient competition enforcement, customs, anti-fraud, effective and efficient enforcement of Union restrictive measures and taxation including VAT fraud, tax fraud, tax evasion and tax avoidance and prevention of harmful tax practices. The programme should also enhance cooperation between the competent authorities of Member States the Commission, and between OLAF, EPPO and Member States in particular cooperation and increased synergies between various national, regional and local authorities, including national enforcement bodies, as well as cooperation between Member States, the Commission and third countries, including by providing digital solutions to improve information sharing among national authorities and with relevant stakeholders. It should allow to develop, produce and disseminate high-quality, comparable, timely and reliable European statistics. There is a need to implement cohesive digital solutions that facilitate and simplify doing business in the Union and with third countries and seize opportunities offered by the Single Market and Customs Union for citizens, consumers, investors and businesses, supporting the achievement of the Union’s climate objectives and commitments. Union coordinated platforms ensure cooperation among Member State’s authorities, and regional and local ones where relevant, reducing fragmentation and duplication of efforts. Digital implementation tools reduce unnecessary administrative burdens and improve transparency and protecting the financial interests of the Union. Different tools are designed to create synergies that facilitate and simplify doing business in the Union and in their international trade operations, enhancing day-to-day efficiency for businesses, fostering greater economic integration and drive innovation throughout the Union. |
Or. en
Amendment 97
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (14) The programme should therefore further improve the functioning of the Single Market, including the external dimension, protect and empower citizens, consumers and businesses. That should be achieved by developing, implementing and enforcing Union law, offering digital tools and solutions, facilitating market access and public procurement, ensuring resilience, management of emergencies and security threats or crisis, standard setting, and supporting the development of the Union regulatory framework. The programme’s actions should cover the areas of intellectual property rights, company law, anti-money laundering, and contract law, and by ensuring a high level of consumer protection, including protection of passenger rights, and market surveillance, financial literacy, the free movement of capital and financial services, effective and efficient competition enforcement, customs, anti-fraud, effective and efficient enforcement of Union restrictive measures and taxation. The programme should also enhance cooperation between the competent authorities of Member States and the Commission, in particular cooperation and increased synergies between various national authorities, including national enforcement bodies, as well as cooperation between Member States, the Commission and third countries, including by providing digital solutions to improve information sharing among national authorities and with relevant stakeholders. It should allow to develop, produce and disseminate high-quality, comparable, timely and reliable European statistics. There is a need to implement cohesive digital solutions that facilitate and simplify doing business in the Union and with third countries and seize opportunities offered by the Single Market and Customs Union for citizens, consumers, investors and businesses, while respecting the Union’s climate objectives. Union coordinated platforms ensure cooperation among Member State’s authorities reducing fragmentation and duplication of efforts. Digital implementation tools reduce administrative burdens and create transparency. Different tools are designed to create synergies that facilitate and simplify doing business in the Union and in their international trade operations, enhancing day-to-day efficiency for businesses, fostering greater economic integration and drive innovation throughout the Union. | (14) The programme should therefore further improve the functioning of the Single Market, including the external dimension, protect and empower citizens, consumers and businesses. That should be achieved by developing, implementing and enforcing Union law, offering digital tools and solutions, facilitating market access and public procurement, ensuring resilience, management of emergencies and security threats or crisis, standard setting, and supporting the development of the Union regulatory framework. The programme’s actions should cover the areas of intellectual property rights, company law, anti-money laundering, and contract law, and by ensuring a high level of consumer protection, including protection of passenger rights, and market surveillance, financial literacy, the free movement of capital and financial services, effective and efficient competition enforcement, customs, anti-fraud, effective and efficient enforcement of Union restrictive measures and taxation. The programme should also enhance cooperation between the competent authorities of Member States and the Commission, in particular cooperation and increased synergies between various national authorities, including national enforcement bodies, as well as cooperation between Member States, the Commission and third countries, including by providing digital solutions to improve information sharing among national authorities and with relevant stakeholders. It should allow to develop, produce and disseminate high-quality, comparable, timely and reliable European statistics. There is a need to implement cohesive digital solutions that facilitate and simplify doing business in the Union and with third countries and seize opportunities offered by the Single Market and Customs Union for citizens, consumers, investors and businesses, while respecting the Union’s climate objectives. Union coordinated platforms ensure cooperation among Member State’s authorities reducing fragmentation and duplication of efforts. Digital implementation tools reduce administrative burdens and create transparency. Different tools are designed to create synergies that facilitate and simplify doing business in the Union and in their international trade operations, enhancing day-to-day efficiency for businesses, fostering greater economic integration and drive innovation throughout the Union, and supporting evaluation, simplification and enforcement of the existing frameworks. The programme should not be used to create additional compliance burdens for economic operators beyond Union legal requirements. |
Or. en
Amendment 98
Jeannette Baljeu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (14) The programme should therefore further improve the functioning of the Single Market, including the external dimension, protect and empower citizens, consumers and businesses. That should be achieved by developing, implementing and enforcing Union law, offering digital tools and solutions, facilitating market access and public procurement, ensuring resilience, management of emergencies and security threats or crisis, standard setting, and supporting the development of the Union regulatory framework. The programme’s actions should cover the areas of intellectual property rights, company law, anti-money laundering, and contract law, and by ensuring a high level of consumer protection, including protection of passenger rights, and market surveillance, financial literacy, the free movement of capital and financial services, effective and efficient competition enforcement, customs, anti-fraud, effective and efficient enforcement of Union restrictive measures and taxation. The programme should also enhance cooperation between the competent authorities of Member States and the Commission, in particular cooperation and increased synergies between various national authorities, including national enforcement bodies, as well as cooperation between Member States, the Commission and third countries, including by providing digital solutions to improve information sharing among national authorities and with relevant stakeholders. It should allow to develop, produce and disseminate high-quality, comparable, timely and reliable European statistics. There is a need to implement cohesive digital solutions that facilitate and simplify doing business in the Union and with third countries and seize opportunities offered by the Single Market and Customs Union for citizens, consumers, investors and businesses, while respecting the Union’s climate objectives. Union coordinated platforms ensure cooperation among Member State’s authorities reducing fragmentation and duplication of efforts. Digital implementation tools reduce administrative burdens and create transparency. Different tools are designed to create synergies that facilitate and simplify doing business in the Union and in their international trade operations, enhancing day-to-day efficiency for businesses, fostering greater economic integration and drive innovation throughout the Union. | (14) The programme should therefore further improve the functioning of the Single Market, including the external dimension, protect and empower citizens, consumers and businesses. That should be achieved by developing, implementing and enforcing Union law, offering digital tools and solutions, facilitating market access and public procurement, ensuring resilience, management of emergencies and security threats or crisis, standard setting, and supporting the development of the Union regulatory framework. The programme’s actions should cover the areas of intellectual property rights, company law, anti-money laundering, and contract law, and by ensuring a high level of consumer protection, including protection of passenger rights, and market surveillance, financial literacy, the free movement of capital and financial services, effective and efficient competition enforcement, customs, anti-fraud, effective and efficient enforcement of Union restrictive measures and taxation. The programme should also enhance cooperation between the competent authorities of Member States and the Commission, in particular cooperation and increased synergies between various national, local and regional authorities, including national enforcement bodies, as well as cooperation between all levels of government of Member States, the Commission and third countries, including by providing digital solutions to improve information sharing among national authorities and with relevant stakeholders. It should allow to develop, produce and disseminate high-quality, comparable, timely and reliable European statistics. There is a need to implement cohesive digital solutions that facilitate and simplify doing business in the Union and with third countries and seize opportunities offered by the Single Market and Customs Union for citizens, consumers, investors and businesses, while respecting the Union’s climate objectives. Union coordinated platforms ensure cooperation among Member State’s authorities, including local and regional ones, reducing fragmentation and duplication of efforts. Digital implementation tools reduce administrative burdens and create transparency. Different tools are designed to create synergies that facilitate and simplify doing business in the Union and in their international trade operations, enhancing day-to-day efficiency for businesses, fostering greater economic integration and drive innovation throughout the Union. |
Or. en
Amendment 99
Dirk Gotink
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (14) The programme should therefore further improve the functioning of the Single Market, including the external dimension, protect and empower citizens, consumers and businesses. That should be achieved by developing, implementing and enforcing Union law, offering digital tools and solutions, facilitating market access and public procurement, ensuring resilience, management of emergencies and security threats or crisis, standard setting, and supporting the development of the Union regulatory framework. The programme’s actions should cover the areas of intellectual property rights, company law, anti-money laundering, and contract law, and by ensuring a high level of consumer protection, including protection of passenger rights, and market surveillance, financial literacy, the free movement of capital and financial services, effective and efficient competition enforcement, customs, anti-fraud, effective and efficient enforcement of Union restrictive measures and taxation. The programme should also enhance cooperation between the competent authorities of Member States and the Commission, in particular cooperation and increased synergies between various national authorities, including national enforcement bodies, as well as cooperation between Member States, the Commission and third countries, including by providing digital solutions to improve information sharing among national authorities and with relevant stakeholders. It should allow to develop, produce and disseminate high-quality, comparable, timely and reliable European statistics. There is a need to implement cohesive digital solutions that facilitate and simplify doing business in the Union and with third countries and seize opportunities offered by the Single Market and Customs Union for citizens, consumers, investors and businesses, while respecting the Union’s climate objectives. Union coordinated platforms ensure cooperation among Member State’s authorities reducing fragmentation and duplication of efforts. Digital implementation tools reduce administrative burdens and create transparency. Different tools are designed to create synergies that facilitate and simplify doing business in the Union and in their international trade operations, enhancing day-to-day efficiency for businesses, fostering greater economic integration and drive innovation throughout the Union. | (14) The programme should therefore further improve the functioning of the Single Market, including the external dimension, protect and empower citizens, consumers and businesses. That should be achieved by developing, implementing and enforcing Union law, offering digital tools and solutions, facilitating market access and public procurement, ensuring resilience, management of emergencies and security threats or crisis, standard setting, and supporting the development of the Union regulatory framework. The programme’s actions should cover the areas of intellectual property rights, company law, anti-money laundering, and contract law, and by ensuring a high level of consumer protection, including protection of passenger rights, and market surveillance, financial literacy, the free movement of capital and financial services, effective and efficient competition enforcement, customs, anti-fraud, effective and efficient enforcement of Union restrictive measures and taxation. The programme should also enhance cooperation between the competent authorities of Member States and the Commission, in particular cooperation and increased synergies between various national authorities, including national enforcement bodies, as well as cooperation between Member States, the Commission and third countries, including by providing digital solutions to improve information sharing among national authorities and with relevant stakeholders. It should allow to develop, produce and disseminate high-quality, comparable, timely and reliable European statistics. There is a need to implement cohesive digital solutions that facilitate and simplify doing business in the Union and with third countries and seize opportunities offered by the Single Market and Customs Union for citizens, consumers, investors and businesses, while respecting the Union’s climate objectives. Union coordinated platforms ensure cooperation among Member State’s authorities, as well as between Member States’ authorities and the Union, reducing fragmentation and duplication of efforts. Digital implementation tools strongly reduce administrative burdens and create transparency. Different tools are designed to create synergies that facilitate and simplify doing business in the Union and in their international trade operations, enhancing day-to-day efficiency for businesses, fostering greater economic integration and drive innovation throughout the Union. |
Or. en
Amendment 100
Leila Chaibi
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (14) The programme should therefore further improve the functioning of the Single Market, including the external dimension, protect and empower citizens, consumers and businesses. That should be achieved by developing, implementing and enforcing Union law, offering digital tools and solutions, facilitating market access and public procurement, ensuring resilience, management of emergencies and security threats or crisis, standard setting, and supporting the development of the Union regulatory framework. The programme’s actions should cover the areas of intellectual property rights, company law, anti-money laundering, and contract law, and by ensuring a high level of consumer protection, including protection of passenger rights, and market surveillance, financial literacy, the free movement of capital and financial services, effective and efficient competition enforcement, customs, anti-fraud, effective and efficient enforcement of Union restrictive measures and taxation. The programme should also enhance cooperation between the competent authorities of Member States and the Commission, in particular cooperation and increased synergies between various national authorities, including national enforcement bodies, as well as cooperation between Member States, the Commission and third countries, including by providing digital solutions to improve information sharing among national authorities and with relevant stakeholders. It should allow to develop, produce and disseminate high-quality, comparable, timely and reliable European statistics. There is a need to implement cohesive digital solutions that facilitate and simplify doing business in the Union and with third countries and seize opportunities offered by the Single Market and Customs Union for citizens, consumers, investors and businesses, while respecting the Union’s climate objectives. Union coordinated platforms ensure cooperation among Member State’s authorities reducing fragmentation and duplication of efforts. Digital implementation tools reduce administrative burdens and create transparency. Different tools are designed to create synergies that facilitate and simplify doing business in the Union and in their international trade operations, enhancing day-to-day efficiency for businesses, fostering greater economic integration and drive innovation throughout the Union. | (14) The programme should therefore further improve the functioning of the Single Market, including the external dimension, protect and empower citizens, consumers and businesses. That should be achieved by developing, implementing and enforcing Union law, offering digital tools and solutions, facilitating market access and public procurement, ensuring resilience, management of emergencies and security threats or crisis, standard setting, and supporting the development of the Union regulatory framework. The programme’s actions should cover the areas of intellectual property rights, company law, anti-money laundering, and contract law, and by ensuring a high level of consumer protection, including protection of passenger rights, and market surveillance, financial literacy, effective and efficient competition enforcement, customs, anti-fraud, effective and efficient enforcement of Union restrictive measures and taxation. The programme should also enhance cooperation between the competent authorities of Member States and the Commission, in particular cooperation and increased synergies between various national authorities, including national enforcement bodies, as well as cooperation between Member States, the Commission and third countries, including by providing sovereign digital solutions to improve information sharing among national authorities and with relevant stakeholders. It should allow to develop, produce and disseminate high-quality, comparable, timely and reliable European statistics. There is a need to implement cohesive digital solutions that facilitate and simplify doing business in the Union and with third countries and seize opportunities offered by the Single Market and Customs Union for citizens, consumers, investors and businesses, while respecting the Union’s climate objectives. Union coordinated platforms ensure cooperation among Member State’s authorities reducing fragmentation and duplication of efforts. Digital implementation tools reduce administrative burdens and create transparency. Different tools are designed to create synergies that facilitate and simplify doing business in the Union and in their international trade operations, enhancing day-to-day efficiency for businesses, fostering greater economic integration and drive innovation throughout the Union. |
Or. en
Amendment 101
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (14 a) Public Procurement amounts for 15% of EU GDP and in light of the upcoming revision of the Directives, particular focus should be given to actions that support the integration of qualitative, environmental, social and innovation-related considerations in public procurement procedures, through the systematic use of the best price-quality ratio and not relying only on lowest-price criterion only. Such actions can include capacity-building and guidance for contracting authorities on how to apply those criteria in the context of award of public contracts while safeguarding the principles of transparency, equal treatment and fair competition. |
Or. en
Amendment 102
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (15) European statistics are essential, as they underpin the design, monitoring and evaluation of all Union policies and empower all members of society to make informed decisions and to actively participate in the democratic process. Relevant and comparable official European statistics should be produced and disseminated to provide valuable insights and address knowledge gaps, allowing citizens, consumers, investors and businesses to benefit fully from the Single Market. In view of its horizontal character, the legal framework for the development, production and dissemination of European statistics established by Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council18 is subject to specific requirements, and in particular those laid down in that Regulation, with regard to respect for statistical principles, as well as the functioning of the European Statistical System and its governance, including the role and tasks assigned to the European Statistical System Committee and to the Commission (Eurostat), and the establishment and implementation of the programming of the statistical activities. | (15) Reliable and comparable European statistics delivered in an accurate manner and, when needed, in a timely manner, are essential, as they underpin the design, monitoring and evaluation of all Union policies and empower all members of society to make informed decisions and to actively participate in the democratic process. Relevant and comparable official European statistics should be produced and disseminated to provide valuable insights and address knowledge gaps, allowing citizens, consumers, investors and businesses to benefit fully from the Single Market. Funding should support the production of high-quality European statistics, modernising statistical systems, promoting statistical innovation and integrating digital tools to improve accuracy and speed. In view of its horizontal character, the legal framework for the development, production and dissemination of European statistics established by Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council is subject to specific requirements, and in particular those laid down in that Regulation, with regard to respect for statistical principles, as well as the functioning of the European Statistical System and its governance, including the role and tasks assigned to the European Statistical System Committee and to the Commission (Eurostat), and the establishment and implementation of the programming of the statistical activities. |
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| 18 Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2009 on European statistics and repealing Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1101/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the transmission of data subject to statistical confidentiality to the Statistical Office of the European Communities, Council Regulation (EC) No 322/97 on Community Statistics, and Council Decision 89/382/EEC, Euratom establishing a Committee on the Statistical Programmes of the European Communities (OJ L 87, 31.3.2009, p. 164, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2009/223/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 103
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (16) The programme should ensure that the interests of consumers, including the end users of financial services, are represented at the Union level so that developments in the Single Market also respond to their needs and foster investor trust in the Single Market. | (16) The programme should ensure that the interests of consumers, including the end users of financial services, are represented at the Union level so that developments in the Single Market also respond to their needs and foster consumer and investor trust in the Single Market. |
Or. en
Amendment 104
Leila Chaibi
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (16) The programme should ensure that the interests of consumers, including the end users of financial services, are represented at the Union level so that developments in the Single Market also respond to their needs and foster investor trust in the Single Market. | (16) The programme should ensure that the interests of consumers, including the end users of financial services, are represented at the Union level so that developments in the Single Market also respond to their needs and foster consumers trust in the Single Market. |
Or. en
Amendment 105
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (17) The programme aims to foster consumer and investor trust in the Single Market and the Customs Union by ensuring a high-level of consumer protection, including the protection of passengers, product safety and consumer empowerment, thereby enabling consumers to fully benefit from the Single Market and to contribute to a competitive, innovative, and dynamic Single Market. The programme should safeguard consumers’ safety and rights as well as their legal and economic interests through concrete and effective measures which support, supplement and monitor the policy implemented by the Member States. Moreover, consumers should be empowered and encouraged to make sustainable and informed choices. It is necessary to ensure that consumer protection, rights and product safety requirements are effectively implemented, uniformly enforced, and consistently upheld across the Union, thereby contributing to the creation of a level-playing field for consumers, investors and businesses. Consumer organisations at both national and Union-level play a crucial role in promoting the interests of consumers, representing the interests of consumers in policy making, providing independent advice, raising awareness, and supporting consumers, in particular in-court and out-of-court in dispute resolution and in helping them understand and exercise their rights effectively. The programme should strengthen the role and capacity of consumer organisations and European Consumer Centres to enable them to offer tailored guidance and advice to individual consumers. Furthermore, the programme should support cooperation between national competent authorities, including those entrusted with the enforcement of consumer law and operating in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/2394 and those carrying out enforcement tasks with regard to passenger rights in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/782, Regulation (EU) No 181/2011, Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010, Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 and Regulation (EC) No 1107/2006. Capacity building measures are required to adapt investigation techniques and enforcement tools to the technological developments, such as the use of artificial intelligence. Measures are also necessary to strengthen the capacity of, and cooperation between market surveillance authorities responsible for monitoring product safety, notably through the Union’s Safety Gate Rapid Alert System for dangerous products operating in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2023/988 of the European Parliament and of the Council19 and the Information and Communication System for Market Surveillance (ICSMS) under Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 of the European Parliament and of the Council20 . | (17) The programme aims to foster consumer and investor trust in the Single Market and the Customs Union by ensuring a high-level of consumer protection, including the protection of passengers and protection of consumer’s online, upholding commercial practices, product safety and consumer empowerment and education, thereby enabling consumers to fully benefit from the Single Market and their rights and to contribute to a competitive, innovative, and dynamic Single Market. The programme should safeguard consumers’ safety and rights, their financial interests and integrity, especially online, as well as their legal and economic interests through concrete and effective measures which support, supplement and monitor the policy implemented by the Member States. Moreover, consumers should be empowered and encouraged to make sustainable and informed choices, exercise their rights for repair as set in the Directive 2024/1799, and assistance given to competent authorities in enforcing the provisions on environmental and sustainable claims under Directive 2005/29/EC. It is necessary to ensure that consumer protection, rights and product safety requirements are effectively implemented, uniformly enforced, and consistently upheld across the Union, thereby contributing to the creation of a level-playing field for consumers, investors and businesses. The Programme should specifically support the enforcement of chemical safety requirements under Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) and ensuring that products, especially those from third-country sold via online marketplaces, comply with the safety obligations set out in Regulation (EU) 2023/988. Consumer organisations at both national and Union-level play a crucial role in promoting the interests of consumers, representing the interests of consumers in policy making, providing independent advice, raising awareness, and supporting consumers, in particular in-court and out-of-court in dispute resolution and in helping them understand and exercise their rights effectively. The programme should strengthen the role and capacity of consumer organisations and European Consumer Centres to enable them to offer tailored guidance and advice to individual consumers. Furthermore, the programme should support cooperation between national competent authorities, including those entrusted with the enforcement of consumer law and operating in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/2394 and those carrying out enforcement tasks with regard to passenger rights in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/782, Regulation (EU) No 181/2011, Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010, Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 and Regulation (EC) No 1107/2006. Capacity building measures are required to adapt investigation techniques and enforcement tools to the technological developments, such as the use of artificial intelligence. Measures are also necessary to strengthen the capacity of, and cooperation between market surveillance authorities responsible for monitoring product safety, notably through the Union’s Safety Gate Rapid Alert System for dangerous products operating in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2023/988 of the European Parliament and of the Council19 and the Information and Communication System for Market Surveillance (ICSMS) under Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 of the European Parliament and of the Council20 . |
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| 19 Regulation (EU) 2023/988 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 2023 on general product safety, amending Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Directive (EU) 2020/1828 of the European Parliament and the Council, and repealing Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Directive 87/357/EEC (OJ L 135, 23.5.2023, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/988/oj). | 19 Regulation (EU) 2023/988 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 2023 on general product safety, amending Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Directive (EU) 2020/1828 of the European Parliament and the Council, and repealing Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Directive 87/357/EEC (OJ L 135, 23.5.2023, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/988/oj). |
| 20 Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on market surveillance and compliance of products and amending Directive 2004/42/EC and Regulations (EC) No 765/2008 and (EU) No 305/2011. | 20 Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on market surveillance and compliance of products and amending Directive 2004/42/EC and Regulations (EC) No 765/2008 and (EU) No 305/2011. |
Or. en
Amendment 106
Dirk Gotink
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (17) The programme aims to foster consumer and investor trust in the Single Market and the Customs Union by ensuring a high-level of consumer protection, including the protection of passengers, product safety and consumer empowerment, thereby enabling consumers to fully benefit from the Single Market and to contribute to a competitive, innovative, and dynamic Single Market. The programme should safeguard consumers’ safety and rights as well as their legal and economic interests through concrete and effective measures which support, supplement and monitor the policy implemented by the Member States. Moreover, consumers should be empowered and encouraged to make sustainable and informed choices. It is necessary to ensure that consumer protection, rights and product safety requirements are effectively implemented, uniformly enforced, and consistently upheld across the Union, thereby contributing to the creation of a level-playing field for consumers, investors and businesses. Consumer organisations at both national and Union-level play a crucial role in promoting the interests of consumers, representing the interests of consumers in policy making, providing independent advice, raising awareness, and supporting consumers, in particular in-court and out-of-court in dispute resolution and in helping them understand and exercise their rights effectively. The programme should strengthen the role and capacity of consumer organisations and European Consumer Centres to enable them to offer tailored guidance and advice to individual consumers. Furthermore, the programme should support cooperation between national competent authorities, including those entrusted with the enforcement of consumer law and operating in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/2394 and those carrying out enforcement tasks with regard to passenger rights in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/782, Regulation (EU) No 181/2011, Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010, Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 and Regulation (EC) No 1107/2006. Capacity building measures are required to adapt investigation techniques and enforcement tools to the technological developments, such as the use of artificial intelligence. Measures are also necessary to strengthen the capacity of, and cooperation between market surveillance authorities responsible for monitoring product safety, notably through the Union’s Safety Gate Rapid Alert System for dangerous products operating in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2023/988 of the European Parliament and of the Council19 and the Information and Communication System for Market Surveillance (ICSMS) under Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 of the European Parliament and of the Council20 . | (17) The programme aims to foster business, consumer and investor trust in the Single Market and the Customs Union by ensuring proportionality in regulatory burden, efficient processes and a high-level of consumer protection, including the protection of passengers, product safety and consumer empowerment, thereby enabling consumers to fully benefit from the Single Market and to contribute to a competitive, innovative, and dynamic Single Market. The programme should safeguard consumers’ safety and rights as well as their legal and economic interests through concrete and effective measures which support, supplement and monitor the policy implemented by the Member States. Moreover, consumers should be empowered and encouraged to make informed choices. It is necessary to ensure that consumer protection, rights and product safety requirements are effectively implemented, uniformly enforced, and consistently upheld across the Union, thereby contributing to the creation of a level-playing field for consumers, investors and businesses. Consumer organisations at both national and Union-level play a crucial role in promoting the interests of consumers, representing the interests of consumers in policy making, providing independent advice, raising awareness, and supporting consumers, in particular in-court and out-of-court in dispute resolution and in helping them understand and exercise their rights effectively. The programme should strengthen the role and capacity of consumer organisations and European Consumer Centres to enable them to offer tailored guidance and advice to individual consumers. Furthermore, the programme should support cooperation between national competent authorities, including those entrusted with the enforcement of consumer law and operating in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/2394 and those carrying out enforcement tasks with regard to passenger rights in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/782, Regulation (EU) No 181/2011, Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010, Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 and Regulation (EC) No 1107/2006. Capacity building measures are required to adapt investigation techniques and enforcement tools to the technological developments, such as the use of artificial intelligence. Measures are also necessary to strengthen the capacity of, and cooperation between market surveillance authorities responsible for monitoring product safety, notably through the Union’s Safety Gate Rapid Alert System for dangerous products operating in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2023/988 of the European Parliament and of the Council19 and the Information and Communication System for Market Surveillance (ICSMS) under Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 of the European Parliament and of the Council20 . |
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| 19 Regulation (EU) 2023/988 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 2023 on general product safety, amending Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Directive (EU) 2020/1828 of the European Parliament and the Council, and repealing Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Directive 87/357/EEC (OJ L 135, 23.5.2023, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/988/oj). | 19 Regulation (EU) 2023/988 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 2023 on general product safety, amending Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Directive (EU) 2020/1828 of the European Parliament and the Council, and repealing Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Directive 87/357/EEC (OJ L 135, 23.5.2023, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/988/oj). |
| 20 Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on market surveillance and compliance of products and amending Directive 2004/42/EC and Regulations (EC) No 765/2008 and (EU) No 305/2011. | 20 Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on market surveillance and compliance of products and amending Directive 2004/42/EC and Regulations (EC) No 765/2008 and (EU) No 305/2011. |
Or. en
Amendment 107
Leila Chaibi
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (17) The programme aims to foster consumer and investor trust in the Single Market and the Customs Union by ensuring a high-level of consumer protection, including the protection of passengers, product safety and consumer empowerment, thereby enabling consumers to fully benefit from the Single Market and to contribute to a competitive, innovative, and dynamic Single Market. The programme should safeguard consumers’ safety and rights as well as their legal and economic interests through concrete and effective measures which support, supplement and monitor the policy implemented by the Member States. Moreover, consumers should be empowered and encouraged to make sustainable and informed choices. It is necessary to ensure that consumer protection, rights and product safety requirements are effectively implemented, uniformly enforced, and consistently upheld across the Union, thereby contributing to the creation of a level-playing field for consumers, investors and businesses. Consumer organisations at both national and Union-level play a crucial role in promoting the interests of consumers, representing the interests of consumers in policy making, providing independent advice, raising awareness, and supporting consumers, in particular in-court and out-of-court in dispute resolution and in helping them understand and exercise their rights effectively. The programme should strengthen the role and capacity of consumer organisations and European Consumer Centres to enable them to offer tailored guidance and advice to individual consumers. Furthermore, the programme should support cooperation between national competent authorities, including those entrusted with the enforcement of consumer law and operating in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/2394 and those carrying out enforcement tasks with regard to passenger rights in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/782, Regulation (EU) No 181/2011, Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010, Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 and Regulation (EC) No 1107/2006. Capacity building measures are required to adapt investigation techniques and enforcement tools to the technological developments, such as the use of artificial intelligence. Measures are also necessary to strengthen the capacity of, and cooperation between market surveillance authorities responsible for monitoring product safety, notably through the Union’s Safety Gate Rapid Alert System for dangerous products operating in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2023/988 of the European Parliament and of the Council19 and the Information and Communication System for Market Surveillance (ICSMS) under Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 of the European Parliament and of the Council20 . | (17) The programme aims to foster consumer trust in the Single Market and the Customs Union by ensuring a high-level of consumer protection, including the protection of passengers, product safety and consumer empowerment, thereby enabling consumers to fully benefit from the Single Market and to contribute to a competitive, innovative, and dynamic Single Market. The programme should promote consumers’ safety and rights as well as their legal and economic interests through concrete and effective measures which support, supplement and monitor the policy implemented by the Member States. Moreover, consumers should be empowered and encouraged to make sustainable and informed choices. It is necessary to ensure that consumer protection, rights and product safety requirements are effectively implemented, uniformly enforced, and consistently upheld across the Union, thereby contributing to the creation of a level-playing field for consumers, investors and businesses. Consumer organisations at both national and Union-level play a crucial role in promoting the interests of consumers, representing the interests of consumers in policy making, providing independent advice, raising awareness, and supporting consumers, in particular in-court and out-of-court in dispute resolution and in helping them understand and exercise their rights effectively. The programme should strengthen the role and capacity of consumer organisations and European Consumer Centres to enable them to offer tailored guidance and advice to individual consumers. Furthermore, the programme should support cooperation between national competent authorities, including those entrusted with the enforcement of consumer law and operating in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/2394 and those carrying out enforcement tasks with regard to passenger rights in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/782, Regulation (EU) No 181/2011, Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010, Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 and Regulation (EC) No 1107/2006. Capacity building measures are required to adapt investigation techniques and enforcement tools to the technological developments, such as the use of artificial intelligence. Measures are also necessary to strengthen the capacity of, and cooperation between market surveillance authorities responsible for monitoring product safety, notably through the Union’s Safety Gate Rapid Alert System for dangerous products operating in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2023/988 of the European Parliament and of the Council19 and the Information and Communication System for Market Surveillance (ICSMS) under Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 of the European Parliament and of the Council20 . |
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| 19 Regulation (EU) 2023/988 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 2023 on general product safety, amending Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Directive (EU) 2020/1828 of the European Parliament and the Council, and repealing Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Directive 87/357/EEC (OJ L 135, 23.5.2023, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/988/oj). | 19 Regulation (EU) 2023/988 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 2023 on general product safety, amending Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Directive (EU) 2020/1828 of the European Parliament and the Council, and repealing Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Directive 87/357/EEC (OJ L 135, 23.5.2023, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/988/oj). |
| 20 Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on market surveillance and compliance of products and amending Directive 2004/42/EC and Regulations (EC) No 765/2008 and (EU) No 305/2011. | 20 Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on market surveillance and compliance of products and amending Directive 2004/42/EC and Regulations (EC) No 765/2008 and (EU) No 305/2011. |
Or. en
Amendment 108
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (17 a) The programme should proactively support the transition to a circular economy by empowering consumers in line with Directive (EU) 2024/825 and Directive (EU) 2024/1799. This includes funding the technical infrastructure for the ‘right to repair’, supporting the development of the European Online Repair Platform, and monitoring the implementation of repairability information requirements. Funding should also be directed towards preventing premature obsolescence and ensuring that market surveillance authorities have the tools to enforce ecodesign requirements under Regulation (EU) 2024/1781. |
Or. en
Amendment 109
Dirk Gotink
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (18) Activities in market surveillance are instrumental in meeting the objectives of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 of the European Parliament and of the Council21 and other Union legal acts requiring the Commission to recognise accreditation bodies and support networks. Such activities should improve the cooperation between Member States and support the harmonisation of ways of working and e-commerce surveillance. Market surveillance activities contribute to protecting competitiveness of Union businesses, consumer safety and facilitate cross-border collaboration and sharing of expertise. Market surveillance ensures that non-food products on the Union market do not endanger Union consumers and workers. It also ensures the protection of other public interests such as environmental protection and climate action, security and fairness in trade. Market surveillance has an important role to play in helping the EU delivering its Green Deal agenda, for example by ensuring that prohibitions and restrictions related to sustainability are properly implemented on imported products. The governance of the Single Market could be improved to address structural problems in the area of standardisation, conformity assessment and market surveillance. The Single Market Strategy proposes to take effective action to increase product compliance by tapping into synergies with capacities of the EU and national customs and market surveillance authorities and potentially establishing an EU Market Surveillance Authority. | (18) Activities in market surveillance are instrumental in meeting the objectives of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 of the European Parliament and of the Council21 and other Union legal acts requiring the Commission to recognise accreditation bodies and support networks. Such activities should improve the cooperation between Member States and support the harmonisation of ways of working and e-commerce surveillance. Market surveillance activities contribute to protecting competitiveness of Union businesses, consumer safety and facilitate cross-border collaboration and sharing of expertise. Market surveillance ensures that non-food products produced or imported to the Union market do not endanger Union consumers and workers. It also ensures the protection of other public interests such as environmental protection and climate action, security and fairness in trade. The governance of the Single Market could be improved to address structural problems in the area of standardisation, conformity assessment and market surveillance. The Single Market Strategy proposes to take effective action to increase product compliance by tapping into synergies with capacities of the EU and national customs and market surveillance authorities and potentially establishing an EU Market Surveillance Authority. In the context of the implementation of the new Union Customs Code, enhanced cooperation and systematic sharing of information between customs authorities and market surveillance authorities facilitated by the EU Customs Data Hub can significantly strengthen the enforcement of Union legislations and well-functioning of the internal market. This cooperation is particularly important in relation to the inflow of non-compliant low value packages from third countries via e-commerce. |
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| 21 Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on market surveillance and compliance of products and amending Directive 2004/42/EC and Regulations (EC) No 765/2008 and (EU) No 305/2011 (OJ L 169, 25.6.2019, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2019/1020/oj). | 21 Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on market surveillance and compliance of products and amending Directive 2004/42/EC and Regulations (EC) No 765/2008 and (EU) No 305/2011 (OJ L 169, 25.6.2019, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2019/1020/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 110
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (18) Activities in market surveillance are instrumental in meeting the objectives of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 of the European Parliament and of the Council21 and other Union legal acts requiring the Commission to recognise accreditation bodies and support networks. Such activities should improve the cooperation between Member States and support the harmonisation of ways of working and e-commerce surveillance. Market surveillance activities contribute to protecting competitiveness of Union businesses, consumer safety and facilitate cross-border collaboration and sharing of expertise. Market surveillance ensures that non-food products on the Union market do not endanger Union consumers and workers. It also ensures the protection of other public interests such as environmental protection and climate action, security and fairness in trade. Market surveillance has an important role to play in helping the EU delivering its Green Deal agenda, for example by ensuring that prohibitions and restrictions related to sustainability are properly implemented on imported products. The governance of the Single Market could be improved to address structural problems in the area of standardisation, conformity assessment and market surveillance. The Single Market Strategy proposes to take effective action to increase product compliance by tapping into synergies with capacities of the EU and national customs and market surveillance authorities and potentially establishing an EU Market Surveillance Authority. | (18) Activities in market surveillance are instrumental in meeting the objectives of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 of the European Parliament and of the Council21 and other Union legal acts requiring the Commission to recognise accreditation bodies and support networks. Such activities should improve the cooperation between Member States and support the harmonisation of ways of working and e-commerce surveillance. Market surveillance activities contribute to protecting competitiveness of Union businesses, consumer safety and facilitate cross-border collaboration and sharing of expertise. Market surveillance ensures that non-food products on the Union market do not endanger Union consumers and workers. It also ensures the protection of other public interests such as environmental protection and climate action, security and fairness in trade. Market surveillance has an important role to play in helping the EU delivering its Green Deal agenda, for example by ensuring that prohibitions and restrictions related to sustainability are properly implemented on imported products. The governance of the Single Market could be improved to address structural problems in the area of standardisation, conformity assessment and market surveillance. The Single Market Strategy proposes to take effective action to increase product compliance by tapping into synergies with capacities of the EU and national customs and market surveillance authorities and establishing an EU Market Surveillance Authority. |
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| 21 Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on market surveillance and compliance of products and amending Directive 2004/42/EC and Regulations (EC) No 765/2008 and (EU) No 305/2011 (OJ L 169, 25.6.2019, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2019/1020/oj). | 21 Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on market surveillance and compliance of products and amending Directive 2004/42/EC and Regulations (EC) No 765/2008 and (EU) No 305/2011 (OJ L 169, 25.6.2019, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2019/1020/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 111
Dirk Gotink
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (18 a) In order to ensure the effective implementation of new and ambitious initiatives under this Programme, such as the establishment of a Market Surveillance Agency and the development of the necessary IT infrastructure for the 28th regime, including the EU-level interface connecting national business registers and the central EU register to support cross-border company operations, additional financial resources should be allocated. Such new spending should be financed through additional funds, rather than by reshuffling resources from the existing financial envelope, in order to preserve the integrity, continuity, and objectives of ongoing actions under this programme and to avoid undermining the achievement of its goals. |
Or. en
Amendment 112
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (18 a) To effectively combat the high volume of non-compliant and dangerous products originating from third-country via e-commerce platforms, the programme should fund the development and maintenance of web-crawlers and AI-based tools for market surveillance authorities. These tools should enable the proactive identification of unsafe products on online marketplaces in accordance with the ‘compliance by design’ obligations set out in Article 31 of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 (Digital Services Act) and the product safety requirements of Regulation (EU) 2023/988 (General Product Safety Regulation). |
Or. en
Amendment 113
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 b (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (18 b) The successful transition to a renewed Customs Union requires the prioritised funding of the EU Customs Data Hub and the European Union Customs Authority (EUCA) as established by Regulation [UCC Reform]. This digital infrastructure is the primary tool for implementing the ‘Trust and Check’ trader status and for ensuring a unified European risk management strategy. Adequate resources must be allocated to ensure the Hub's high-level performance, cybersecurity resilience, and its capacity to process real-time data from global supply chains. |
Or. en
Amendment 114
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (19) European standards play a pivotal role in fostering harmonisation across the Union and supporting key policy objectives. It is essential to ensure Union interests are represented in international standardisation landscape. Harmonisation of standards and digital regulation can address the fragmentation in Union rulemaking and enforcement as a barrier to a well-functioning Single Market. The programme should deliver stronger coordination mechanisms, harmonised regulatory standards, and enhanced Union-level oversight. | (19) European standards play an important role in supporting a well-functioning Single Market and fostering harmonisation across the Union and supporting key policy objectives. It is essential to ensure Union interests are represented in international standardisation landscape, while also enabling the participation of all relevant stakeholders. Harmonisation of standards and digital regulation can address the fragmentation in Union rulemaking and enforcement as a barrier to a well-functioning Single Market. The programme should deliver stronger coordination mechanisms, harmonised regulatory standards, and enhanced Union-level oversight. |
Or. en
Amendment 115
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (19) European standards play a pivotal role in fostering harmonisation across the Union and supporting key policy objectives. It is essential to ensure Union interests are represented in international standardisation landscape. Harmonisation of standards and digital regulation can address the fragmentation in Union rulemaking and enforcement as a barrier to a well-functioning Single Market. The programme should deliver stronger coordination mechanisms, harmonised regulatory standards, and enhanced Union-level oversight. | (19) European standards play a pivotal role in fostering harmonisation across the Union and supporting key policy objectives. It is essential to ensure Union interests are represented in international standardisation landscape. Harmonisation of standards and digital regulation can address the fragmentation in Union rulemaking and enforcement as a barrier to a well-functioning Single Market. The programme should deliver stronger coordination mechanisms, harmonised regulatory standards and better implementation support. |
Or. en
Amendment 116
Leila Chaibi
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (19) European standards play a pivotal role in fostering harmonisation across the Union and supporting key policy objectives. It is essential to ensure Union interests are represented in international standardisation landscape. Harmonisation of standards and digital regulation can address the fragmentation in Union rulemaking and enforcement as a barrier to a well-functioning Single Market. The programme should deliver stronger coordination mechanisms, harmonised regulatory standards, and enhanced Union-level oversight. | (19) European standards play a pivotal role in fostering harmonisation across the Union and supporting key policy objectives. It is essential to ensure Union interests are promoted in international standardisation landscape. Harmonisation of standards and digital regulation can address the fragmentation in Union rulemaking and enforcement as a barrier to a well-functioning Single Market. The programme should deliver stronger coordination mechanisms, harmonised regulatory standards, and enhanced Union-level oversight. |
Or. en
Amendment 117
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (19 a) To ensure that European standards reflect the public interest and Union policy objectives, the programme should provide stable and multi-annual funding to the European stakeholder organisations representing consumers, environmental interests, and social interests in the standardisation process, as identified in Annex III to Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012. This funding is essential to allow these organisations to maintain the high-level technical expertise necessary to effectively participate in the work of the European and international standardisation organisations. |
Or. en
Amendment 118
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (20) The Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) includes a system of rules ensuring that competition is not distorted in the internal market and provides that the Union has exclusive competence in establishing competition rules. The programme should contribute to the Union’s competition policy and, in particular, tackle the significant implications for competition and the functioning of the Single Market resulting from the clean, just, competitive and digital transition of the economy and business environment. Using the right technology and skills to monitor markets, collect, process and analyse information more effectively is crucial for strengthening and speeding up the enforcement of competition rules. Those technologies should modernise competition policy and help to enhance the analysis and assessment of market developments. It is also essential that the programme supports networks, reinforces cooperation with national authorities and courts, strengthens international cooperation, and ensures an outreach to a wider group of stakeholders in communicating and explaining the rights, benefits and obligations of the Union’s competition policy. The programme should contribute to fair competition and a level playing field, including at global level, and empower businesses, and consumers to reap the benefits of the Single Market. Overall, that should also contribute to achieving the significant macroeconomic impacts of effective Union competition enforcement. | (20) The Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) includes a system of rules ensuring that competition is not distorted in the internal market and provides that the Union has exclusive competence in establishing competition rules. The programme should contribute to the Union’s competition policy and well-functioning Single Market, in particular, tackle the significant implications for competition and the functioning of the Single Market fostering just and digital transition of the economy and business environment. Using the right technology and skills to monitor markets, collect, process and analyse information more effectively is crucial for strengthening and speeding up the enforcement of competition rules. Those technologies should modernise competition policy and help to enhance the analysis and assessment of market developments. It is also essential that the programme supports networks, reinforces cooperation with national authorities and courts, strengthens international cooperation, and ensures an outreach to a wider group of stakeholders in communicating and explaining the rights, benefits and obligations of the Union’s competition policy. The programme should foster cooperation between competition authorities and other sectoral regulators, including in data protection and digital areas, to prevent data-related distortions of competition and ensure a coordinated enforcement consistent with Union level digital market legislation and national competition rules. A dedicated funding should be made available in particular for supporting proper enforcement and implementation of the EU Single Market rules including in the area of consumer protection and EU digital economy rules such as Digital Services Act and Digital Market Act or Artificial Intelligence Act. The programme should contribute to fair competition and a level playing field, including at global level, and empower businesses, and consumers to reap the benefits of the Single Market. Overall, that should also contribute to achieving the significant macroeconomic impacts of effective Union competition enforcement. |
Or. en
Amendment 119
Dirk Gotink
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (20) The Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) includes a system of rules ensuring that competition is not distorted in the internal market and provides that the Union has exclusive competence in establishing competition rules. The programme should contribute to the Union’s competition policy and, in particular, tackle the significant implications for competition and the functioning of the Single Market resulting from the clean, just, competitive and digital transition of the economy and business environment. Using the right technology and skills to monitor markets, collect, process and analyse information more effectively is crucial for strengthening and speeding up the enforcement of competition rules. Those technologies should modernise competition policy and help to enhance the analysis and assessment of market developments. It is also essential that the programme supports networks, reinforces cooperation with national authorities and courts, strengthens international cooperation, and ensures an outreach to a wider group of stakeholders in communicating and explaining the rights, benefits and obligations of the Union’s competition policy. The programme should contribute to fair competition and a level playing field, including at global level, and empower businesses, and consumers to reap the benefits of the Single Market. Overall, that should also contribute to achieving the significant macroeconomic impacts of effective Union competition enforcement. | (20) The Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) includes a system of rules ensuring that competition is not distorted in the internal market and provides that the Union has exclusive competence in establishing competition rules. The programme should contribute to the Union’s competition policy and, in particular, effectively tackle the significant implications for competition and the functioning of the Single Market resulting from the clean, just, competitive and digital transition of the economy and business environment. Using the right technology and skills to monitor markets, collect, process and analyse information more effectively is crucial for strengthening and speeding up the enforcement of competition rules. Those technologies should modernise competition policy and help to enhance the analysis and assessment of market developments. It is also essential that the programme supports networks, reinforces cooperation with national authorities and courts, strengthens international cooperation, and ensures an outreach to a wider group of stakeholders in communicating and explaining the rights, benefits and obligations of the Union’s competition policy. The programme should contribute to fair competition and a level playing field, including at global level, and empower businesses, and consumers to reap the benefits of the Single Market. Overall, that should also contribute to achieving the significant macroeconomic impacts of effective Union competition enforcement. |
Or. en
Amendment 120
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (20) The Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) includes a system of rules ensuring that competition is not distorted in the internal market and provides that the Union has exclusive competence in establishing competition rules. The programme should contribute to the Union’s competition policy and, in particular, tackle the significant implications for competition and the functioning of the Single Market resulting from the clean, just, competitive and digital transition of the economy and business environment. Using the right technology and skills to monitor markets, collect, process and analyse information more effectively is crucial for strengthening and speeding up the enforcement of competition rules. Those technologies should modernise competition policy and help to enhance the analysis and assessment of market developments. It is also essential that the programme supports networks, reinforces cooperation with national authorities and courts, strengthens international cooperation, and ensures an outreach to a wider group of stakeholders in communicating and explaining the rights, benefits and obligations of the Union’s competition policy. The programme should contribute to fair competition and a level playing field, including at global level, and empower businesses, and consumers to reap the benefits of the Single Market. Overall, that should also contribute to achieving the significant macroeconomic impacts of effective Union competition enforcement. | (20) The Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) includes a system of rules ensuring that competition is not distorted in the internal market and provides that the Union has exclusive competence in establishing competition rules. The programme should contribute to the Union’s competition policy and, in particular, tackle the significant implications for competition and the functioning of the Single Market resulting from the global market developments and the digitalisation of the economy. Using the right technology and skills to monitor markets, collect, process and analyse information more effectively is crucial for strengthening and speeding up the enforcement of competition rules. Those technologies should modernise competition policy and help to enhance the analysis and assessment of market developments. It is also essential that the programme supports networks, reinforces cooperation with national authorities and courts, strengthens international cooperation, and ensures an outreach to a wider group of stakeholders in communicating and explaining the rights, benefits and obligations of the Union’s competition policy. The programme should contribute to fair competition and a level playing field, including at global level, and empower businesses, and consumers to reap the benefits of the Single Market. Overall, that should also contribute to achieving the significant macroeconomic impacts of effective Union competition enforcement. |
Or. en
Amendment 121
Virginie Joron
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (22) The development of the Union regulatory framework in the areas of company law and corporate governance, and contract law, is essential to make businesses more efficient and competitive, while providing protection for stakeholders affected by company operations, and to respond to emerging policy challenges. The support to appropriate evaluation, implementation (including digital development) and enforcement of the relevant acquis, which inform and assist stakeholders, facilitate secure information exchange and ensure legal certainty with regard to the companies in the Single Market. The upcoming European Innovation Act and 28th22regime for companies will directly contribute to the Union competitiveness. A clear and well-adapted legal framework for the data economy and innovation is necessary including digitalisation and sharing between companies and administrations using the European Business Wallet, the Single Digital Gateway or other digital means for placing products in the Single Market such as the Digital Product Passport. It would enhance legal certainty with regard to contractual and extra contractual obligations, in particular with regard to liability, security, ethics and privacy in the context of advanced and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and quantum technologies. . | deleted |
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| 22 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, ‘A Competitiveness Compass for the EU, COM(2025) 30 final. |
Or. fr
Amendment 122
Dirk Gotink
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (22) The development of the Union regulatory framework in the areas of company law and corporate governance, and contract law, is essential to make businesses more efficient and competitive, while providing protection for stakeholders affected by company operations, and to respond to emerging policy challenges. The support to appropriate evaluation, implementation (including digital development) and enforcement of the relevant acquis, which inform and assist stakeholders, facilitate secure information exchange and ensure legal certainty with regard to the companies in the Single Market. The upcoming European Innovation Act and 28th22 regime for companies will directly contribute to the Union competitiveness. A clear and well-adapted legal framework for the data economy and innovation is necessary including digitalisation and sharing between companies and administrations using the European Business Wallet, the Single Digital Gateway or other digital means for placing products in the Single Market such as the Digital Product Passport. It would enhance legal certainty with regard to contractual and extra contractual obligations, in particular with regard to liability, security, ethics and privacy in the context of advanced and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and quantum technologies. . | (22) The development of the Union regulatory framework in the areas of company law and corporate governance, and contract law, is essential to make businesses more efficient and competitive, while providing protection for relevant stakeholders affected by company operations, and to respond to emerging policy challenges. The support to appropriate evaluation, implementation (including digital development) and enforcement of the relevant acquis, which inform and assist stakeholders, facilitate secure information exchange and ensure legal certainty with regard to the companies in the Single Market. The upcoming European Innovation Act and 28th22 regime for companies will directly contribute to the Union competitiveness. A clear and well-adapted legal framework for the data economy and innovation is necessary including digitalisation and sharing between companies and administrations using the European Business Wallet, the Single Digital Gateway or other digital means for placing products in the Single Market such as the Digital Product Passport. It would enhance legal certainty with regard to contractual and extra contractual obligations, in particular with regard to liability, security, ethics and privacy in the context of advanced and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and quantum technologies. . |
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| 22 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, ‘A Competitiveness Compass for the EU, COM(2025) 30 final. | 22 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, ‘A Competitiveness Compass for the EU, COM(2025) 30 final. |
Or. en
Amendment 123
Leila Chaibi
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (22) The development of the Union regulatory framework in the areas of company law and corporate governance, and contract law, is essential to make businesses more efficient and competitive, while providing protection for stakeholders affected by company operations, and to respond to emerging policy challenges. The support to appropriate evaluation, implementation (including digital development) and enforcement of the relevant acquis, which inform and assist stakeholders, facilitate secure information exchange and ensure legal certainty with regard to the companies in the Single Market. The upcoming European Innovation Act and 28th22 regime for companies will directly contribute to the Union competitiveness. A clear and well-adapted legal framework for the data economy and innovation is necessary including digitalisation and sharing between companies and administrations using the European Business Wallet, the Single Digital Gateway or other digital means for placing products in the Single Market such as the Digital Product Passport. It would enhance legal certainty with regard to contractual and extra contractual obligations, in particular with regard to liability, security, ethics and privacy in the context of advanced and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and quantum technologies. . | (22) The development of the Union regulatory framework in the areas of company law and corporate governance, and contract law, is essential to make businesses more efficient and competitive, while providing protection for workers affected by company operations, and to respond to emerging policy challenges. The support to appropriate evaluation, implementation (including digital development) and enforcement of the relevant acquis, which inform and assist stakeholders, facilitate secure information exchange and ensure legal certainty with regard to the companies in the Single Market. A clear and well-adapted legal framework for the data economy and innovation is necessary including digitalisation and sharing between companies and administrations using the European Business Wallet, the Single Digital Gateway or other digital means for placing products in the Single Market such as the Digital Product Passport that should include detailed quality and compliance data as well as conformity of goods and durability and social requirements. It would enhance legal certainty with regard to contractual and extra contractual obligations, in particular with regard to liability, security, ethics and privacy in the context of advanced and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and quantum technologies. . |
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| 22 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, ‘A Competitiveness Compass for the EU, COM(2025) 30 final. |
Or. en
Amendment 124
Dirk Gotink
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (23) The Customs Union remains the foundation of the Union and a fundamental enabler and guardian of the competitive Single Market and other Union political priorities, including European economic security. The Customs Union is instrumental in implementing the Union’s commercial policy, in protecting the financial and economic interests of the Union and its Member States as well as ensuring safety and security within the Union. In response to the need to address the challenges, including the necessity to facilitate legitimate international trade, the Customs Union and the related economic operators, as well as the national customs authorities face, in light of the evolution of their role and of the business models in which they operate, on 17 May 2023, the Commission put forward a proposal23 for the most ambitious and comprehensive reform of the Customs Union since its establishment in 1968. A more cost-efficient and effective cooperation framework governing the Customs Union is to be established, based on a new partnership among customs authorities and between customs and businesses, and by establishing the EU Customs Authority which should develop and manage the EU Customs Data Hub. | (23) The Customs Union remains the foundation of the Union and a fundamental enabler and guardian of the competitive Single Market and other Union political priorities, including European economic security. The Customs Union is instrumental in implementing the Union’s commercial policy, in protecting the financial and economic interests of the Union and its Member States as well as ensuring safety and security within the Union. In response to the need to address the challenges, including the necessity to facilitate legitimate and fair international trade supporting European competitiveness and businesses, the Customs Union and the related economic operators, as well as the national customs authorities face, in light of the evolution of their role and of the business models in which they operate, on 17 May 2023, the Commission put forward a proposal23 for the most ambitious and comprehensive reform of the Customs Union since its establishment in 1968. A more cost-efficient and effective cooperation framework governing the Customs Union is to be established, based on a new partnership among customs authorities and between customs and businesses, and by establishing the EU Customs Authority which should develop and manage the EU Customs Data Hub. In particular, the rise of e-commerce and the immense number of non-compliant low value parcels entering the single market at a daily basis are posing significant challenges to customs authorities, the level playing field, health and safety of consumers, and the wider EU economy. Customs authorities currently do not have sufficient means nor the capacity to effectively manage the e-commerce flows and ensure compliance. The reform of the Union Customs Code rightly aims to provide customs authorities with the tools to get a grip on e-commerce, including the support that will be provided by the EU Customs Authority and the EU Customs Data Hub. Customs supervision and controls will be intensified following the reform, and customs authorities should have the means, capacity support and tools to effectively fulfil their tasks and guard a competitive Single Market. |
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| 23 Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Union Customs Code and the European Union Customs Authority, and repealing Regulation (EU) No 952/2013, COM(2023) 258 final. | 23 Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Union Customs Code and the European Union Customs Authority, and repealing Regulation (EU) No 952/2013, COM(2023) 258 final. |
Or. en
Amendment 125
Jeannette Baljeu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (23) The Customs Union remains the foundation of the Union and a fundamental enabler and guardian of the competitive Single Market and other Union political priorities, including European economic security. The Customs Union is instrumental in implementing the Union’s commercial policy, in protecting the financial and economic interests of the Union and its Member States as well as ensuring safety and security within the Union. In response to the need to address the challenges, including the necessity to facilitate legitimate international trade, the Customs Union and the related economic operators, as well as the national customs authorities face, in light of the evolution of their role and of the business models in which they operate, on 17 May 2023, the Commission put forward a proposal23 for the most ambitious and comprehensive reform of the Customs Union since its establishment in 1968. A more cost-efficient and effective cooperation framework governing the Customs Union is to be established, based on a new partnership among customs authorities and between customs and businesses, and by establishing the EU Customs Authority which should develop and manage the EU Customs Data Hub. | (23) The Customs Union remains the foundation of the Union and a fundamental enabler and guardian of the competitive Single Market and other Union political priorities, including European economic security. The Customs Union is instrumental in implementing the Union’s commercial policy, in protecting the financial and economic interests of the Union and its Member States as well as ensuring safety and security within the Union. In response to the need to address the challenges, including the necessity to facilitate legitimate international trade, the Customs Union and the related economic operators, as well as the national customs authorities face, in light of the evolution of their role and of the business models in which they operate, on 17 May 2023, the Commission put forward a proposal23 for the most ambitious and comprehensive reform of the Customs Union since its establishment in 1968. A more cost-efficient and effective cooperation framework governing the Customs Union is to be established, based on a new partnership among customs authorities and between customs and businesses, and by establishing the EU Customs Authority which should develop and manage the EU Customs Data Hub. Resources made available under the programme for cooperation between customs authorities and for the development of the EU Customs Data Hub should be clearly identified and broken down by purpose in the annual work programmes, in order to enable the co-legislators and Member States to assess the appropriateness of the overall budget allocated to the customs component of the programme before taking a definitive position on the total financial envelope. |
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| 23 Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Union Customs Code and the European Union Customs Authority, and repealing Regulation (EU) No 952/2013, COM(2023) 258 final. | 23 Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Union Customs Code and the European Union Customs Authority, and repealing Regulation (EU) No 952/2013, COM(2023) 258 final. |
Or. en
Justification
The amendment aims to ensure greater transparency in the allocation of resources within the customs component, while recognising the importance of continued investment in customs cooperation and the EU Customs Data Hub. The Commission proposal does not provide a sufficiently detailed breakdown of how funds are distributed across activities. Such clarity is necessary to enable co-legislators and Member States to assess the appropriateness of the overall budget and to take an informed position on the total financial envelope.
Amendment 126
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (23) The Customs Union remains the foundation of the Union and a fundamental enabler and guardian of the competitive Single Market and other Union political priorities, including European economic security. The Customs Union is instrumental in implementing the Union’s commercial policy, in protecting the financial and economic interests of the Union and its Member States as well as ensuring safety and security within the Union. In response to the need to address the challenges, including the necessity to facilitate legitimate international trade, the Customs Union and the related economic operators, as well as the national customs authorities face, in light of the evolution of their role and of the business models in which they operate, on 17 May 2023, the Commission put forward a proposal23 for the most ambitious and comprehensive reform of the Customs Union since its establishment in 1968. A more cost-efficient and effective cooperation framework governing the Customs Union is to be established, based on a new partnership among customs authorities and between customs and businesses, and by establishing the EU Customs Authority which should develop and manage the EU Customs Data Hub. | (23) The Customs Union remains the foundation of the Union and a fundamental enabler and guardian of the competitive Single Market and other Union political priorities, including European economic security. The Customs Union is instrumental in implementing the Union’s commercial policy, in protecting the financial and economic interests of the Union and its Member States as well as ensuring safety and security within the Union. In response to the need to address the challenges, including the necessity to facilitate legitimate international trade, the Customs Union and the related economic operators, as well as the national customs authorities face, in light of the evolution of their role and of the business models in which they operate, on 17 May 2023, the Commission put forward a proposal23 for the most ambitious and comprehensive reform of the Customs Union since its establishment in 1968. A more cost-efficient and effective cooperation framework governing the Customs Union is to be established, based on a new partnership among customs authorities and between customs and businesses, and by establishing the EU Customs Authority which should develop and manage the EU Customs Data Hub. Customs authorities should be supported to conduct effective product-compliance checks at the Union’s external borders, including risk-based controls, sampling and cooperation with market surveillance authorities, to prevent the circulation of non-compliant goods that distort competition and endanger consumers. |
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| 23 Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Union Customs Code and the European Union Customs Authority, and repealing Regulation (EU) No 952/2013, COM(2023) 258 final. | 23 Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Union Customs Code and the European Union Customs Authority, and repealing Regulation (EU) No 952/2013, COM(2023) 258 final. |
Or. en
Amendment 127
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (23) The Customs Union remains the foundation of the Union and a fundamental enabler and guardian of the competitive Single Market and other Union political priorities, including European economic security. The Customs Union is instrumental in implementing the Union’s commercial policy, in protecting the financial and economic interests of the Union and its Member States as well as ensuring safety and security within the Union. In response to the need to address the challenges, including the necessity to facilitate legitimate international trade, the Customs Union and the related economic operators, as well as the national customs authorities face, in light of the evolution of their role and of the business models in which they operate, on 17 May 2023, the Commission put forward a proposal23 for the most ambitious and comprehensive reform of the Customs Union since its establishment in 1968. A more cost-efficient and effective cooperation framework governing the Customs Union is to be established, based on a new partnership among customs authorities and between customs and businesses, and by establishing the EU Customs Authority which should develop and manage the EU Customs Data Hub. | (23) The Customs Union remains the foundation of the Union and a fundamental enabler and guardian of the competitive Single Market and other Union political priorities, including European economic security. The Customs Union is instrumental in implementing the Union’s commercial policy, in protecting the financial and economic interests of the Union and its Member States as well as ensuring safety and security within the Union. In response to the need to address the challenges, including the necessity facilitate fair and rules based international trade, in the best interest of consumers and European businesses, the Customs Union and the related economic operators, as well as the national customs authorities face, in light of the evolution of their role and of the business models in which they operate, on 17 May 2023, the Commission put forward a proposal23 for the most ambitious and comprehensive reform of the Customs Union since its establishment in 1968. A more cost-efficient and effective cooperation framework governing the Customs Union is to be established, based on a new partnership among customs authorities, all relevant national authorities and Union bodies and agencies, and between customs and businesses, and by establishing the EU Customs Authority which should coordinate and facilitate operational cooperation between the customs authorities of Member States, as well as develop and manage the EU Customs Data Hub. |
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| 23 Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Union Customs Code and the European Union Customs Authority, and repealing Regulation (EU) No 952/2013, COM(2023) 258 final. | 23 Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Union Customs Code and the European Union Customs Authority, and repealing Regulation (EU) No 952/2013, COM(2023) 258 final. |
Or. en
Amendment 128
Dirk Gotink
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (24) Union tax policy plays a key role in the seamless functioning of the competitive internal market. It supports consistent tax practices across Member States, fostering a level playing field and minimising barriers to cross-border trade. Union tax policy does not only combat fragmentation and discrimination but also safeguards the financial interests of the Union and its Member States, promoting economic growth and encouraging investment within a competitive framework. Tax policy also contributes to the EU’s climate and environmental objectives. Fighting tax fraud, tax evasion and tax avoidance through enhanced cooperation and exchange of information is crucial for safeguarding those interests, alignment with the Union's wider objectives and maintaining the trust of citizens and businesses in the integrity of the internal market. An efficient functioning of the Single Market also requires simplification of tax systems and digitalisation of public administrations to improve transparency and consistency, thereby promoting a competitive economic environment across Member States. Acknowledging the impact of digitalisation on public administrations, including tax authorities, Union tax policy should leverage those digital opportunities to ensure fair taxation and efficient tax collection while offering a leaner and more efficient framework that reduces compliance burdens. | (24) Union tax policy plays a key role in the seamless functioning of the competitive internal market. It supports consistent tax practices across Member States, fostering a level playing field and minimising barriers to cross-border trade. Union tax policy does not only combat fragmentation and discrimination but also safeguards the financial interests of the Union and its Member States, promoting renewed and strong economic growth and encouraging investment within a competitive framework. Tax policy also contributes to the EU’s climate and environmental objectives. Fighting tax fraud, tax evasion and tax avoidance through enhanced cooperation and exchange of information is crucial for safeguarding those interests, alignment with the Union's wider objectives and maintaining the trust of citizens and businesses in the integrity of the internal market. At a time when Member States are grappling with tight budgets and growing demands for higher spending - particularly in areas such as defence - tackling tax and customs fraud, which costs EU governments billions of euros each year, remains a key policy priority. An efficient functioning of the Single Market also requires simplification of tax systems and digitalisation of public administrations to improve transparency and consistency, thereby promoting a competitive economic environment across Member States. Acknowledging the impact of digitalisation on public administrations, including tax authorities, Union tax policy should leverage those digital opportunities to ensure fair taxation and efficient tax collection while offering a leaner and more efficient framework that reduces compliance burdens. |
Or. en
Amendment 129
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (24) Union tax policy plays a key role in the seamless functioning of the competitive internal market. It supports consistent tax practices across Member States, fostering a level playing field and minimising barriers to cross-border trade. Union tax policy does not only combat fragmentation and discrimination but also safeguards the financial interests of the Union and its Member States, promoting economic growth and encouraging investment within a competitive framework. Tax policy also contributes to the EU’s climate and environmental objectives. Fighting tax fraud, tax evasion and tax avoidance through enhanced cooperation and exchange of information is crucial for safeguarding those interests, alignment with the Union's wider objectives and maintaining the trust of citizens and businesses in the integrity of the internal market. An efficient functioning of the Single Market also requires simplification of tax systems and digitalisation of public administrations to improve transparency and consistency, thereby promoting a competitive economic environment across Member States. Acknowledging the impact of digitalisation on public administrations, including tax authorities, Union tax policy should leverage those digital opportunities to ensure fair taxation and efficient tax collection while offering a leaner and more efficient framework that reduces compliance burdens. | (24) Union tax policy plays a key role in the seamless functioning of the competitive internal market. It supports consistent tax practices across Member States, fostering a level playing field and minimising barriers to cross-border trade. Union tax policy does not only combat fragmentation and discrimination but also safeguards the financial interests of the Union and its Member States, promoting economic growth and encouraging investment within a competitive framework. Tax policy also contributes to the EU’s climate and environmental objectives. Preventing and fighting VAT fraud, tax fraud, tax evasion, and tax avoidance and harmful tax practices through enhanced cooperation and exchange of information is crucial for safeguarding those interests, alignment with the Union's wider objectives and maintaining the trust of citizens and businesses in the integrity of the internal market. An efficient functioning of the Single Market also requires simplification of tax systems and digitalisation of public administrations to improve transparency and consistency, thereby promoting a competitive economic environment across Member States. The functioning of Union taxation-related digital systems is essential to support Union tax policy priorities, improve Union taxation systems and tax collection, and facilitate cooperation among national authorities and between Member States and Union institutions, bodies and agencies. Acknowledging the impact of digitalisation on public administrations, including tax authorities, Union tax policy should leverage those digital opportunities to ensure fair taxation and efficient tax collection. |
Or. en
Amendment 130
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (24) Union tax policy plays a key role in the seamless functioning of the competitive internal market. It supports consistent tax practices across Member States, fostering a level playing field and minimising barriers to cross-border trade. Union tax policy does not only combat fragmentation and discrimination but also safeguards the financial interests of the Union and its Member States, promoting economic growth and encouraging investment within a competitive framework. Tax policy also contributes to the EU’s climate and environmental objectives. Fighting tax fraud, tax evasion and tax avoidance through enhanced cooperation and exchange of information is crucial for safeguarding those interests, alignment with the Union's wider objectives and maintaining the trust of citizens and businesses in the integrity of the internal market. An efficient functioning of the Single Market also requires simplification of tax systems and digitalisation of public administrations to improve transparency and consistency, thereby promoting a competitive economic environment across Member States. Acknowledging the impact of digitalisation on public administrations, including tax authorities, Union tax policy should leverage those digital opportunities to ensure fair taxation and efficient tax collection while offering a leaner and more efficient framework that reduces compliance burdens. | (24) Union tax policy plays a key role in the seamless functioning of the competitive internal market. It supports consistent tax practices across Member States, fostering a level playing field and minimising barriers to cross-border trade. Union tax policy does not only combat fragmentation and discrimination but also safeguards the financial interests of the Union and its Member States, promoting economic growth and encouraging investment within a competitive framework. Fighting tax fraud, tax evasion and tax avoidance through enhanced cooperation and exchange of information is crucial for safeguarding those interests, alignment with the Union's wider objectives and maintaining the trust of citizens and businesses in the integrity of the internal market. An efficient functioning of the Single Market also requires simplification of tax systems and digitalisation of public administrations to improve transparency and consistency, thereby promoting a competitive economic environment across Member States. Acknowledging the impact of digitalisation on public administrations, including tax authorities, Union tax policy should leverage those digital opportunities to ensure fair taxation and efficient tax collection while offering a leaner and more efficient framework that reduces compliance burdens; Union action in the field of taxation under this programme should focus on administrative cooperation, the fight against cross border tax fraud, digitalisation and the reduction of compliance burdens for businesses and citizens, while respecting the competences of the Member States in taxation in accordance with the Treaties. |
Or. en
Amendment 131
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (24 a) Customs authorities are the lead authority for the control of goods entering the Single Market at the Union’s external borders. Adequate and well-equipped customs controls are essential to protect consumers and to prevent unfair competition from non-compliant goods. The programme should therefore provide dedicated and sufficient resources for customs authorities to carry out risk-based controls, including product compliance controls, and to cooperate effectively with market surveillance authorities. Market surveillance authorities should be able to use modern investigative methods, including test purchases and 'mystery shopping' in online and offline environments, as well as sampling and laboratory testing, where necessary to obtain evidence of non-compliance. |
Or. en
Amendment 132
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24 b (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (24 b) The allocation of financial support to market surveillance authorities should take into account the varying levels of external pressure on the Single Market across Member States. In particular, factors such as the volume of imports, exposure to non-compliant products and the length and nature of external borders should be duly considered to ensure a fair and effective distribution of resources. |
Or. en
Amendment 133
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (25) In line with the established and future legal commitments at Union level, it is crucial to continue developing and operating Union components of digital solutions in the customs and taxation fields. Those common components are essential for establishing a modern and efficient Customs Union and tax systems across the Union, and for enhancing the Union’s competitiveness at global level. | (25) In line with the established and future legal commitments at Union level, it is crucial to continue developing and operating Union components of digital solutions in the customs and taxation fields. Those common components are essential for establishing a modern and efficient Customs Union and tax systems across the Union, and for enhancing the Union’s competitiveness at global level and should be designed to support national administrations and avoid unnecessary duplication, ensuring interoperability and business-friendly implementation. |
Or. en
Amendment 134
Jeannette Baljeu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (25) In line with the established and future legal commitments at Union level, it is crucial to continue developing and operating Union components of digital solutions in the customs and taxation fields. Those common components are essential for establishing a modern and efficient Customs Union and tax systems across the Union, and for enhancing the Union’s competitiveness at global level. | (25) In line with the established and future legal commitments at Union level, it is crucial to continue developing and operating Union components of digital solutions in the customs and taxation fields. Those common components are essential for establishing a modern and efficient Customs Union and tax systems across the Union, for the purpose of enhancing the preparedness, resilience and economic security of the internal market, and contributing to the Union’s competitiveness at global level. |
Or. en
Amendment 135
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (25) In line with the established and future legal commitments at Union level, it is crucial to continue developing and operating Union components of digital solutions in the customs and taxation fields. Those common components are essential for establishing a modern and efficient Customs Union and tax systems across the Union, and for enhancing the Union’s competitiveness at global level. | (25) In line with the established and future legal commitments at Union level, it is crucial to continue developing and operating Union components of digital solutions in the customs, and taxation and market surveillance fields. Those common components are essential for establishing a modern and efficient Customs Union and tax systems across the Union, and for enhancing the Union’s competitiveness at global level and ensuring the protection of consumers at Union level. |
Or. en
Amendment 136
Dirk Gotink
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (25) In line with the established and future legal commitments at Union level, it is crucial to continue developing and operating Union components of digital solutions in the customs and taxation fields. Those common components are essential for establishing a modern and efficient Customs Union and tax systems across the Union, and for enhancing the Union’s competitiveness at global level. | (25) In line with the established and future legal commitments at Union level, it is crucial to continue developing and operating Union components of digital solutions in the customs and taxation fields, including the EU Customs Data Hub. Those common components are essential for establishing a modern and efficient Customs Union and tax systems across the Union, and for enhancing the Union’s competitiveness at global level and supporting European businesses. |
Or. en
Amendment 137
Leila Chaibi
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (25) In line with the established and future legal commitments at Union level, it is crucial to continue developing and operating Union components of digital solutions in the customs and taxation fields. Those common components are essential for establishing a modern and efficient Customs Union and tax systems across the Union, and for enhancing the Union’s competitiveness at global level. | (25) In line with the established and future legal commitments at Union level, it is crucial to continue developing and operating sovereign Union components of digital solutions in the custom, taxation and market surveillance fields. Those common components are essential for establishing a modern and efficient Customs Union and tax systems across the Union and for ensuring the protection of consumers at Union level |
Or. en
Amendment 138
Dirk Gotink
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (26) The programme should enable the continuation of the Customs programme including customs control equipment support interventions deployed in the 2021-2027 period by the Customs Control Equipment Instrument, and the Fiscalis programme and their predecessors. In that respect, the programme should enable the continuation of supporting the work of the customs and tax authorities not only by ensuring a solid digital customs and tax environment but also by reinforcing expert networks, the sharing of know-how and good practices, as well as by complementing the national efforts for training customs and tax officials and professionals with Union level solutions. In that sense, the programme should support the continued collaboration and cooperation between the national customs authorities as well as between national tax authorities and their cooperation with the Commission and with other national authorities, and their digital, administrative, human and operational capacity building (development and operation of electronic systems and digital solutions and tools, equipment, infrastructure, training, innovation, studies, evaluations, etc.). The importance of ensuring adequate and equivalent results of customs controls, – amongst other aspects – calls for the availability and optimal use of relevant and state-of-the-art customs control equipment, which should be facilitated by the programme, in particular in case of crisis situations and in the countries neighbouring the Union’s external borders. Joint procurement should be encouraged as much as possible to achieve further efficiencies and economies of scale. The programme should also enable the transition to a renewed Customs Union24 . | (26) The programme should enable the continuation of the Customs programme including customs control equipment support interventions deployed in the 2021-2027 period by the Customs Control Equipment Instrument, and the Fiscalis programme and their predecessors. The urgent challenges related to e-commerce to Member States’ customs authorities require that the customs control equipment support interventions are not open to third countries exceeding what they contribute to the programme, making sure that EU funds are effectively used to address the needs of Member States. The programme should enable the continuation of supporting the work of the customs and tax authorities not only by ensuring a solid digital customs and tax environment but also by reinforcing expert networks, the sharing of know-how and good practices, as well as by complementing the national efforts for training customs and tax officials and professionals with Union level solutions. In that sense, the programme should support the continued collaboration and cooperation between the national customs authorities as well as between national tax authorities and their cooperation with the Commission and with other national authorities, and their digital, administrative, human and operational capacity building (development and operation of electronic systems and digital solutions and tools, equipment, infrastructure, training, innovation, studies, evaluations, etc.). The importance of ensuring adequate and equivalent results of customs controls, – amongst other aspects – calls for the availability and optimal use of relevant, state-of-the-art and innovative customs control equipment, the testing of new equipment and detection-related trainings, which should be facilitated by the programme for the Member States as a priority. Candidate countries, potential candidate countries and European Neighbourhood Policy can be financed if there are no priority funding needs for Member States. The procurement of customs control equipment should ensure adequate levels of transparency, data security and EU digital sovereignty, minimising the risk of EU data being unintendedly acquired by third-country entities and state actors. Joint procurement should be encouraged as much as possible to achieve further efficiencies and economies of scale. The programme should also enable the transition to a renewed Customs Union24 . |
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| 24 On the basis of the agreement to be reached by the European Parliament and the Council on the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Union Customs Code and the European Union Customs Authority, and repealing Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 (COM/2023/258 final). | 24 On the basis of the agreement to be reached by the European Parliament and the Council on the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Union Customs Code and the European Union Customs Authority, and repealing Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 (COM/2023/258 final). |
Or. en
Amendment 139
Jeannette Baljeu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (26) The programme should enable the continuation of the Customs programme including customs control equipment support interventions deployed in the 2021-2027 period by the Customs Control Equipment Instrument, and the Fiscalis programme and their predecessors. In that respect, the programme should enable the continuation of supporting the work of the customs and tax authorities not only by ensuring a solid digital customs and tax environment but also by reinforcing expert networks, the sharing of know-how and good practices, as well as by complementing the national efforts for training customs and tax officials and professionals with Union level solutions. In that sense, the programme should support the continued collaboration and cooperation between the national customs authorities as well as between national tax authorities and their cooperation with the Commission and with other national authorities, and their digital, administrative, human and operational capacity building (development and operation of electronic systems and digital solutions and tools, equipment, infrastructure, training, innovation, studies, evaluations, etc.). The importance of ensuring adequate and equivalent results of customs controls, – amongst other aspects – calls for the availability and optimal use of relevant and state-of-the-art customs control equipment, which should be facilitated by the programme, in particular in case of crisis situations and in the countries neighbouring the Union’s external borders. Joint procurement should be encouraged as much as possible to achieve further efficiencies and economies of scale. The programme should also enable the transition to a renewed Customs Union24 . | (26) The programme should enable the continuation of the Customs programme including customs control equipment support interventions deployed in the 2021-2027 period by the Customs Control Equipment Instrument, and the Fiscalis programme and their predecessors. The content and scope of the Fiscalis component should be maintained without substantive modification, given the proven effectiveness of the programme in supporting cooperation between national tax authorities and in advancing the Union's digital tax infrastructure. Any adaptations to the Fiscalis component should be limited to those strictly necessary to ensure its integration within the unified programme structure, without prejudice to its operational continuity. In that respect, the programme should enable the continuation of supporting the work of the customs and tax authorities not only by ensuring a solid digital customs and tax environment but also by reinforcing expert networks, the sharing of know-how and good practices, as well as by complementing the national efforts for training customs and tax officials and professionals with Union level solutions. In that sense, the programme should support the continued collaboration and cooperation between the national customs authorities as well as between national tax authorities and their cooperation with the Commission and with other national authorities, and their digital, administrative, human and operational capacity building (development and operation of electronic systems and digital solutions and tools, equipment, infrastructure, training, innovation, studies, evaluations, etc.). The importance of ensuring adequate and equivalent results of customs controls, – amongst other aspects – calls for the availability and optimal use of relevant and state-of-the-art customs control equipment, which should be facilitated by the programme, in particular in case of crisis situations and in the countries neighbouring the Union’s external borders. Joint procurement should be encouraged as much as possible to achieve further efficiencies and economies of scale. The programme should also enable the transition to a renewed Customs Union24 . |
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| 24 On the basis of the agreement to be reached by the European Parliament and the Council on the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Union Customs Code and the European Union Customs Authority, and repealing Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 (COM/2023/258 final). | 24 On the basis of the agreement to be reached by the European Parliament and the Council on the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Union Customs Code and the European Union Customs Authority, and repealing Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 (COM/2023/258 final). |
Or. en
Amendment 140
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (26) The programme should enable the continuation of the Customs programme including customs control equipment support interventions deployed in the 2021-2027 period by the Customs Control Equipment Instrument, and the Fiscalis programme and their predecessors. In that respect, the programme should enable the continuation of supporting the work of the customs and tax authorities not only by ensuring a solid digital customs and tax environment but also by reinforcing expert networks, the sharing of know-how and good practices, as well as by complementing the national efforts for training customs and tax officials and professionals with Union level solutions. In that sense, the programme should support the continued collaboration and cooperation between the national customs authorities as well as between national tax authorities and their cooperation with the Commission and with other national authorities, and their digital, administrative, human and operational capacity building (development and operation of electronic systems and digital solutions and tools, equipment, infrastructure, training, innovation, studies, evaluations, etc.). The importance of ensuring adequate and equivalent results of customs controls, – amongst other aspects – calls for the availability and optimal use of relevant and state-of-the-art customs control equipment, which should be facilitated by the programme, in particular in case of crisis situations and in the countries neighbouring the Union’s external borders. Joint procurement should be encouraged as much as possible to achieve further efficiencies and economies of scale. The programme should also enable the transition to a renewed Customs Union24 . | (26) The programme should enable the continuation of the Customs programme including customs control equipment support interventions deployed in the 2021-2027 period by the Customs Control Equipment Instrument, and the Fiscalis programme and their predecessors. In that respect, the programme should enable the continuation of supporting the work of the customs and tax authorities not only by ensuring a solid digital customs and tax environment but also by reinforcing expert networks, the sharing of know-how and good practices, as well as by complementing the national efforts for training customs and tax officials and professionals with Union level solutions. In that sense, the programme should support the continued collaboration and cooperation between the national customs authorities as well as between national tax authorities and their cooperation with the Commission and with other national authorities, and their digital, administrative, human and operational capacity building (development and operation of electronic systems and digital solutions and tools, equipment, infrastructure, training, innovation, studies, evaluations, etc.). The importance of ensuring adequate and equivalent results of customs controls, – amongst other aspects – calls for the availability and optimal use of relevant and state-of-the-art customs control equipment, which should be facilitated by the programme, in particular in case of crisis situations and in the countries neighbouring the Union’s external borders with priority for Member States facing disproportionate pressure at the Union’s external land borders, including in situations involving illicit trade, sanctions circumvention, hybrid threats or severe supply chain disruptions. Joint procurement should be encouraged as much as possible to achieve further efficiencies and economies of scale. The programme should also enable the transition to a renewed Customs Union 24 . |
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| 24 On the basis of the agreement to be reached by the European Parliament and the Council on the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Union Customs Code and the European Union Customs Authority, and repealing Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 (COM/2023/258 final). | 24 On the basis of the agreement to be reached by the European Parliament and the Council on the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Union Customs Code and the European Union Customs Authority, and repealing Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 (COM/2023/258 final). |
Or. en
Amendment 141
Leila Chaibi
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (26) The programme should enable the continuation of the Customs programme including customs control equipment support interventions deployed in the 2021-2027 period by the Customs Control Equipment Instrument, and the Fiscalis programme and their predecessors. In that respect, the programme should enable the continuation of supporting the work of the customs and tax authorities not only by ensuring a solid digital customs and tax environment but also by reinforcing expert networks, the sharing of know-how and good practices, as well as by complementing the national efforts for training customs and tax officials and professionals with Union level solutions. In that sense, the programme should support the continued collaboration and cooperation between the national customs authorities as well as between national tax authorities and their cooperation with the Commission and with other national authorities, and their digital, administrative, human and operational capacity building (development and operation of electronic systems and digital solutions and tools, equipment, infrastructure, training, innovation, studies, evaluations, etc.). The importance of ensuring adequate and equivalent results of customs controls, – amongst other aspects – calls for the availability and optimal use of relevant and state-of-the-art customs control equipment, which should be facilitated by the programme, in particular in case of crisis situations and in the countries neighbouring the Union’s external borders. Joint procurement should be encouraged as much as possible to achieve further efficiencies and economies of scale. The programme should also enable the transition to a renewed Customs Union24 . | (26) The programme should enable the continuation of the Customs programme including customs control equipment support interventions deployed in the 2021-2027 period by the Customs Control Equipment Instrument, and the Fiscalis programme and their predecessors. In that respect, the programme should enable the continuation of supporting the work of the customs and tax authorities not only by ensuring a solid digital customs and tax environment but also by reinforcing expert networks, the sharing of know-how and good practices, as well as by complementing the national efforts for training customs and tax officials and professionals with Union level solutions. In that sense, the programme should support the continued collaboration and cooperation between the national customs authorities as well as between national tax authorities and their cooperation with the Commission and with other national authorities, and their digital, administrative, human and operational capacity building (development and operation of electronic systems and digital solutions and tools, equipment, infrastructure, training, innovation, studies, evaluations, etc.). The importance of ensuring adequate and equivalent results of customs controls, – amongst other aspects – calls for the availability and optimal use of relevant, state-of-the-art and, as far as possible, Made in Europe customs control equipment, which should be facilitated by the programme, in particular in case of crisis situations and in the countries neighbouring the Union’s external borders. Joint procurement should be encouraged as much as possible to achieve further efficiencies and economies of scale. The programme should also enable the transition to a renewed Customs Union24 . |
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| 24 On the basis of the agreement to be reached by the European Parliament and the Council on the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Union Customs Code and the European Union Customs Authority, and repealing Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 (COM/2023/258 final). | 24 On the basis of the agreement to be reached by the European Parliament and the Council on the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Union Customs Code and the European Union Customs Authority, and repealing Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 (COM/2023/258 final). |
Or. en
Amendment 142
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (26) The programme should enable the continuation of the Customs programme including customs control equipment support interventions deployed in the 2021-2027 period by the Customs Control Equipment Instrument, and the Fiscalis programme and their predecessors. In that respect, the programme should enable the continuation of supporting the work of the customs and tax authorities not only by ensuring a solid digital customs and tax environment but also by reinforcing expert networks, the sharing of know-how and good practices, as well as by complementing the national efforts for training customs and tax officials and professionals with Union level solutions. In that sense, the programme should support the continued collaboration and cooperation between the national customs authorities as well as between national tax authorities and their cooperation with the Commission and with other national authorities, and their digital, administrative, human and operational capacity building (development and operation of electronic systems and digital solutions and tools, equipment, infrastructure, training, innovation, studies, evaluations, etc.). The importance of ensuring adequate and equivalent results of customs controls, – amongst other aspects – calls for the availability and optimal use of relevant and state-of-the-art customs control equipment, which should be facilitated by the programme, in particular in case of crisis situations and in the countries neighbouring the Union’s external borders. Joint procurement should be encouraged as much as possible to achieve further efficiencies and economies of scale. The programme should also enable the transition to a renewed Customs Union24 . | (26) The programme should enable the continuation of the Customs programme including customs control equipment support interventions deployed in the 2021-2027 period by the Customs Control Equipment Instrument, and the Fiscalis programme and their predecessors. In that respect, the programme should enable the continuation of supporting the work of the customs and tax authorities not only by ensuring a solid digital customs and tax environment but also by reinforcing expert networks, the sharing of know-how and good practices, as well as by complementing the national efforts for training customs, market surveillance, law enforcement and tax officials and professionals with Union level solutions. In that sense, the programme should support the continued collaboration and cooperation between the national customs authorities as well as between national tax authorities and their cooperation with the Commission, relevant EU agencies and bodies and with other national authorities, and their digital, administrative, human and operational capacity building (development and operation of electronic systems and digital solutions and tools, equipment, infrastructure, training, innovation, studies, evaluations, etc.). The importance of ensuring adequate and equivalent results of customs controls, – amongst other aspects – calls for the availability and optimal use of relevant and state-of-the-art customs control equipment, which should be facilitated by the programme, to protect the integrity of the Single Market Joint procurement should be encouraged as much as possible to achieve further efficiencies and economies of scale. The programme should also enable the transition to a renewed Customs Union24 . |
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| 24 On the basis of the agreement to be reached by the European Parliament and the Council on the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Union Customs Code and the European Union Customs Authority, and repealing Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 (COM/2023/258 final). | 24 On the basis of the agreement to be reached by the European Parliament and the Council on the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Union Customs Code and the European Union Customs Authority, and repealing Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 (COM/2023/258 final). |
Or. en
Amendment 143
Leila Chaibi
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (27) The programme should also contribute to ensuring that EU customs control systems are equipped and interoperable to facilitate the smooth movement of military goods and equipment, in the light of the growing importance of military mobility. To this end, support could be provided for the digitalisation and coordination of the customs procedures, including the enhancement of civil-military customs cooperation. | deleted |
Or. en
Amendment 144
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (28) In accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, the work programmes and the call documents are the appropriate place to set out more technical implementation details for the budget across the set of policies supported by the programme, including specific eligibility and award criteria depending on the instrument of budget implementation, whether grant or procurement, and the specific policy objectives pursued. In accordance with Article 136 of the Financial Regulation, security requirements should be applied. Restrictions to high-risk suppliers should apply according to the relevant applicable provisions. | (28) In accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, the work programmes and the call documents are the appropriate place to set out more technical implementation details for the budget across the set of policies supported by the programme, including specific eligibility and award criteria depending on the instrument of budget implementation, whether grant or procurement, and the specific policy objectives pursued. In order to ensure transparency and facilitate monitoring and evaluation, the work programmes should clearly demonstrate Union added value, and identify prioritisation choices, expected trajectories and indicative milestones for implementation. In accordance with Article 136 of the Financial Regulation, security requirements should be applied. Restrictions to high-risk suppliers should apply according to the relevant applicable provisions. |
Or. en
Amendment 145
Jeannette Baljeu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (29) Europe must protect its security interest against suppliers which could represent a persistent security risk due to the potential interference from third countries as well as their security, notably cybersecurity. It is therefore necessary to reduce the risk of persisting dependency on high-risk suppliers in the internal market, including in the ICT supply chain, as they could have potentially serious negative impacts on security for users and companies across the Union and the Union’s critical infrastructure in terms of the integrity of data and services as well as the availability of service. This restriction should be based on a proportionate risk assessment and associated mitigation measures as defined in the Union policies and laws. | (29) Europe must protect its security interest against suppliers which could represent a persistent security risk due to the potential interference from third countries as well as their security, notably cybersecurity. The EU Coordinated Risk Assessment on Detection Equipment, carried out under Article 22 of Directive (EU) 2022/2555 by the NIS Cooperation Group has identified dependency on a single or limited number of high-risk manufacturers as a substantial risk to the security of detection equipment, and has further identified the introduction of malware and unauthorised access through equipment supplied by high-risk vendors as substantial risks warranting significant security safeguards in public tenders and effective application of the EU ICT Supply Chain Security Toolbox measures, including for high-risk suppliers. It is therefore necessary to reduce the risk of persisting dependency on high-risk suppliers in the internal market, including in the ICT supply chain, as they could have potentially serious negative impacts on security for users and companies across the Union and the Union’s critical infrastructure in terms of the integrity of data and services as well as the availability of service. High-risk suppliers should therefore not be eligible to participate in this programme in accordance with Union policies and laws. |
Or. en
Amendment 146
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (29) Europe must protect its security interest against suppliers which could represent a persistent security risk due to the potential interference from third countries as well as their security, notably cybersecurity. It is therefore necessary to reduce the risk of persisting dependency on high-risk suppliers in the internal market, including in the ICT supply chain, as they could have potentially serious negative impacts on security for users and companies across the Union and the Union’s critical infrastructure in terms of the integrity of data and services as well as the availability of service. This restriction should be based on a proportionate risk assessment and associated mitigation measures as defined in the Union policies and laws. | (29) Europe must protect its security interest, including economic, financial, technological and digital, against suppliers which could pose a security or sovereignty risk due to the Union, through the potential interference from third countries as well as their security, notably cybersecurity. It is therefore necessary to reduce the risk of one-sided or persisting dependency on high-risk suppliers in the internal market, including in the ICT supply chain, as they could have serious potential negative impacts on security for consumers, users and companies across the Union and the Union’s critical infrastructure in terms of the integrity of data and services as well as the availability of service. Protective restrictions or actions restriction should be based on a proportionate risk assessment and associated mitigation measures as defined in the Union policies and laws. In this context the programme should contribute to reinforcing the security of digital solutions in the customs, market surveillance, tax and financial areas developed at national and Union levels. |
Or. en
Amendment 147
Dirk Gotink
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (29) Europe must protect its security interest against suppliers which could represent a persistent security risk due to the potential interference from third countries as well as their security, notably cybersecurity. It is therefore necessary to reduce the risk of persisting dependency on high-risk suppliers in the internal market, including in the ICT supply chain, as they could have potentially serious negative impacts on security for users and companies across the Union and the Union’s critical infrastructure in terms of the integrity of data and services as well as the availability of service. This restriction should be based on a proportionate risk assessment and associated mitigation measures as defined in the Union policies and laws. | (29) Europe must protect its security interest against suppliers which could represent a persistent security risk due to the potential interference from third countries as well as their security, notably cybersecurity. It is therefore necessary to reduce the risk of persisting dependency on high-risk suppliers in the internal market, including in the ICT supply chain, as they could have potentially serious negative impacts on security for users and companies across the Union and the Union’s critical infrastructure in terms of the integrity of data and services as well as the availability of service. This restriction should be based on a proportionate risk assessment and associated mitigation measures as defined in the Union policies and laws. European digital sovereignty and cybersecurity are particularly important for the EU Customs Data Hub and for control and scanning equipment. For customs control equipment, funding for procurement should be conditional on EU-suppliers to minimize security and digital sovereignty risks. |
Or. en
Amendment 148
Leila Chaibi
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (29) Europe must protect its security interest against suppliers which could represent a persistent security risk due to the potential interference from third countries as well as their security, notably cybersecurity. It is therefore necessary to reduce the risk of persisting dependency on high-risk suppliers in the internal market, including in the ICT supply chain, as they could have potentially serious negative impacts on security for users and companies across the Union and the Union’s critical infrastructure in terms of the integrity of data and services as well as the availability of service. This restriction should be based on a proportionate risk assessment and associated mitigation measures as defined in the Union policies and laws. | (29) Europe must, by promoting a "Buy European" approach, protect its security and strategic interests against suppliers which could represent a persistent security risk due to the potential interference from third countries as well as their security, notably cybersecurity. It is therefore necessary to develop European sovereign tools to reduce the risk of persisting dependency on high-risk suppliers in the internal market, including in the ICT supply chain, as they could have serious negative impacts on security for users and companies across the Union and the Union’s critical infrastructure in terms of the integrity of data and services as well as the availability of service. This restriction should be based on a proportionate risk assessment and associated mitigation measures as defined in the Union policies and laws. |
Or. en
Amendment 149
Adnan Dibrani
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (31) Article 325 TFEU requires the Union and the Member States to counter fraud, corruption and any other illegal activities affecting the financial interests of the Union. The Union should support activities in those fields. In accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 515/9725 and Council Decision 2009/917/JHA26 the Union is to support mutual assistance between the administrative authorities of the Member States and cooperation between the latter and the Commission, to ensure the correct application of the law on customs and agricultural matters. That support covers not only anti-fraud activities in relation to customs fraud but also in relation to illicit trade in the fields of safety and security, health and the protection of the environment and is provided to a number of operational activities. Those include the Anti-Fraud Information System (AFIS), an information technology platform which consists of a set of applications operated under a common information system, managed by the Commission. That common information system comprising AFIS and IMS requires stable and predictable financing over the years in order to ensure its sustainability, which should be made available under the programme, given the Commission’s legal obligations in that respect and the importance of the system for the protection of the Unions and the Member States economic and financial interests. | (31) Article 325 TFEU requires the Union and the Member States to counter fraud, corruption and any other illegal activities affecting the financial interests of the Union. The Union should support activities in those fields. In accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 515/9725 and Council Decision 2009/917/JHA26 the Union is to support mutual assistance between the administrative authorities of the Member States and cooperation between the latter and the Commission, and Union bodies and agencies, including the EPPO, where appropriate, in respect of those Member States participating in enhanced cooperation pursuant to Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1939, to ensure the correct application of the law on customs, tax and agricultural matters. That support covers not only anti-fraud activities in relation to combating customs fraud and tax fraud, but also in relation to illicit trade in the fields of safety and security, health and the protection of the environment and is provided to a number of operational activities. Those include the Anti-Fraud Information System (AFIS), an information technology platform which consists of a set of applications operated under a common information system, managed by the Commission, aimed to exchange fraud-related information between the competent national and EU administrations in a timely and secure manner and to store and analyse relevant data. That common information system comprising AFIS and IMS, dedicated to report to the Commission irregularities detected in areas where the EU provides financial support, requires stable and predictable financing over the years in order to ensure its sustainability, which should be made available under the programme, given the Commission’s legal obligations in that respect and the importance of the system for the protection of the Unions and the Member States economic and financial interests. |
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| 25 Council Regulation (EC) No 515/97 of 13 March 1997 on mutual assistance between the administrative authorities of the Member States and cooperation between the latter and the Commission to ensure the correct application of the law on customs and agricultural matters (OJ L 82, 22/03/1997, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/1997/515/oj). | 25 Council Regulation (EC) No 515/97 of 13 March 1997 on mutual assistance between the administrative authorities of the Member States and cooperation between the latter and the Commission to ensure the correct application of the law on customs and agricultural matters (OJ L 82, 22/03/1997, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/1997/515/oj). |
| 26 Council Decision 2009/917/JHA of 30 November 2009 on the use of information technology for customs purposes (OJ L 323, 10.12.2009, p. 23, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2009/917/oj). | 26 Council Decision 2009/917/JHA of 30 November 2009 on the use of information technology for customs purposes (OJ L 323, 10.12.2009, p. 23, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2009/917/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 150
Dirk Gotink
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (31) Article 325 TFEU requires the Union and the Member States to counter fraud, corruption and any other illegal activities affecting the financial interests of the Union. The Union should support activities in those fields. In accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 515/9725 and Council Decision 2009/917/JHA26 the Union is to support mutual assistance between the administrative authorities of the Member States and cooperation between the latter and the Commission, to ensure the correct application of the law on customs and agricultural matters. That support covers not only anti-fraud activities in relation to customs fraud but also in relation to illicit trade in the fields of safety and security, health and the protection of the environment and is provided to a number of operational activities. Those include the Anti-Fraud Information System (AFIS), an information technology platform which consists of a set of applications operated under a common information system, managed by the Commission. That common information system comprising AFIS and IMS requires stable and predictable financing over the years in order to ensure its sustainability, which should be made available under the programme, given the Commission’s legal obligations in that respect and the importance of the system for the protection of the Unions and the Member States economic and financial interests. | (31) Article 325 TFEU requires the Union and the Member States to counter fraud, corruption and any other illegal activities affecting the financial interests of the Union. The Union should support activities in those fields. In accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 515/9725 and Council Decision 2009/917/JHA26 the Union is to support mutual assistance between the administrative authorities of the Member States and cooperation between the latter and the Commission, to ensure the correct application of the law on customs and agricultural matters. That support covers not only anti-fraud activities in relation to customs fraud but also in relation to illicit trade in the fields of safety and security, health and the protection of the environment and is provided to a number of operational activities. Those include the Anti-Fraud Information System (AFIS), an information technology platform which consists of a set of applications operated under a common information system, managed by the Commission aimed to exchange fraud-related information between the competent national and EU administrations in a timely and secure manner and to store and analyse relevant data. That common information system comprising AFIS and IMS, dedicated to report to the Commission irregularities detected in areas where the EU provides financial support, requires stable and predictable financing over the years in order to ensure its sustainability, which should be made available under the programme, given the Commission’s legal obligations in that respect and the importance of the system for the protection of the Unions and the Member States economic and financial interests. |
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| 25 Council Regulation (EC) No 515/97 of 13 March 1997 on mutual assistance between the administrative authorities of the Member States and cooperation between the latter and the Commission to ensure the correct application of the law on customs and agricultural matters (OJ L 82, 22/03/1997, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/1997/515/oj). | 25 Council Regulation (EC) No 515/97 of 13 March 1997 on mutual assistance between the administrative authorities of the Member States and cooperation between the latter and the Commission to ensure the correct application of the law on customs and agricultural matters (OJ L 82, 22/03/1997, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/1997/515/oj). |
| 26 Council Decision 2009/917/JHA of 30 November 2009 on the use of information technology for customs purposes (OJ L 323, 10.12.2009, p. 23, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2009/917/oj). | 26 Council Decision 2009/917/JHA of 30 November 2009 on the use of information technology for customs purposes (OJ L 323, 10.12.2009, p. 23, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2009/917/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 151
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (31) Article 325 TFEU requires the Union and the Member States to counter fraud, corruption and any other illegal activities affecting the financial interests of the Union. The Union should support activities in those fields. In accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 515/9725 and Council Decision 2009/917/JHA26 the Union is to support mutual assistance between the administrative authorities of the Member States and cooperation between the latter and the Commission, to ensure the correct application of the law on customs and agricultural matters. That support covers not only anti-fraud activities in relation to customs fraud but also in relation to illicit trade in the fields of safety and security, health and the protection of the environment and is provided to a number of operational activities. Those include the Anti-Fraud Information System (AFIS), an information technology platform which consists of a set of applications operated under a common information system, managed by the Commission. That common information system comprising AFIS and IMS requires stable and predictable financing over the years in order to ensure its sustainability, which should be made available under the programme, given the Commission’s legal obligations in that respect and the importance of the system for the protection of the Unions and the Member States economic and financial interests. | (31) Article 325 TFEU requires the Union and the Member States to counter fraud, corruption and any other illegal activities affecting the financial interests of the Union. The Union should support activities in those fields. In accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 515/97 and Council Decision 2009/917/JHA the Union is to support mutual assistance between the administrative authorities of the Member States and cooperation between the latter and the Commission, to ensure the correct application of the law on customs and agricultural matters. That support covers not only anti-fraud activities in relation to customs fraud and tax fraud but also in relation to illicit trade in the fields of safety and security, health and the protection of the environment and is provided to a number of operational activities. Those include the Anti-Fraud Information System (AFIS), an information technology platform which consists of a set of applications operated under a common information system, managed by the Commission. That common information system comprising AFIS and IMS requires stable and predictable financing over the years in order to ensure its sustainability, which should be made available under the programme, given the Commission’s legal obligations in that respect and the importance of the system for the protection of the Unions and the Member States economic and financial interests. |
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| 25 Council Regulation (EC) No 515/97 of 13 March 1997 on mutual assistance between the administrative authorities of the Member States and cooperation between the latter and the Commission to ensure the correct application of the law on customs and agricultural matters (OJ L 82, 22/03/1997, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/1997/515/oj). | |
| 26 Council Decision 2009/917/JHA of 30 November 2009 on the use of information technology for customs purposes (OJ L 323, 10.12.2009, p. 23, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2009/917/oj). |
Or. en
Amendment 152
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| This Regulation establishes the Single Market and Customs Programme (the ‘programme’) and lays down the objectives of the programme, its budget for the period from 1 January 2028 to 31 December 2034, the forms of Union funding and the rules for providing such funding. | This Regulation establishes the Single Market and Customs Programme (the ‘programme’) and lays down the objectives of the programme, its budget for the period from 1 January 2028 to 31 December 2034, the forms of Union funding and the rules for providing such funding. This Regulation also lays down requirements for minimum allocations and reporting for support to Member State customs authorities and market surveillance authorities. |
Or. en
Amendment 153
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (6) ‘Union-level digital solution’ means a digital concept, system, tool, database, datahub, application, platform, interoperable IT infrastructure, or similar solution, including both hardware and software aspects; | (6) ‘Union-level digital solution’ means a digital concept, system, tool, database, datahub, application, platform, interoperable IT infrastructure, or similar solution, including both hardware and software aspects; Union-level digital solutions shall, where relevant, be designed to ensure interoperability with national systems and to avoid imposing unnecessary administrative burdens on economic operators; |
Or. en
Amendment 154
Dirk Gotink
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (8) ‘market surveillance’ means the activities carried out and measures taken by market surveillance authorities to ensure that products comply with the requirements set out in the applicable Union harmonisation legislation and to ensure protection of the public interest covered by that legislation; | (8) ‘market surveillance’ means market surveillance as defined in Article 3, point (3), of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020; |
Or. en
Amendment 155
Dirk Gotink
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (9) ‘market surveillance authority’ means market surveillance authority as defined in Article 3, point (1), of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020; | (9) ‘market surveillance authority’ means market surveillance authority as defined in Article 3, point (4), of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020; |
Or. en
Amendment 156
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (10) ‘European statistics’ means statistics developed, produced and disseminated in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 223/2009. | (10) ‘European statistics’ means statistics developed, produced and disseminated at the Union level and in the Member States in accordance with Article 3 of the Treaty on European Union and Regulation (EC) No 223/2009; |
Or. en
Amendment 157
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (11 a) ‘external-border product compliance checks’ means risk-based controls by customs authorities on goods presented at the Union’s external borders, including documentary checks, physical inspection, sampling and cooperation with market surveillance authorities for the purpose of verifying compliance with applicable Union product requirements. |
Or. en
Amendment 158
Jeannette Baljeu
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (11 a) ‘local and regional authorities’ means subnational units of government with public authority and responsibility. |
Or. en
Amendment 159
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11 b (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (11 b) ‘mystery shopping’ means the acquisition of product samples (including online purchases), including under a cover identity where permitted under Union law, for the purpose of obtaining evidence of non-compliance and carrying out testing and enforcement actions. |
Or. en
Amendment 160
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. The general objective of the programme is to enhance and deepen the functioning of the Single Market and the Customs Union, to protect safety, security, and the financial and economic interests of the Union and its Member States, with a design fostering flexibility, simplification and synergies and supporting the Union’s horizontal policy mainstreaming priorities. | 1. The general objective of the programme is to enhance, improve and deepen the functioning of the Single Market and the Customs Union, protecting and empowering citizens, consumers and businesses by enforcing Union law, facilitating market access, to promote setting standards (promoting standard setting), whilst respecting the principles of sustainable development and ensuring a high level of consumer protection; as well as ensuring safety, security, and the financial and economic interests of the Union and its Member States, with a design fostering flexibility, simplification and synergies and supporting the Union’s horizontal policy mainstreaming priorities, while ensuring transparency and accountability towards the European Parliament. |
Or. en
Amendment 161
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. The general objective of the programme is to enhance and deepen the functioning of the Single Market and the Customs Union, to protect safety, security, and the financial and economic interests of the Union and its Member States, with a design fostering flexibility, simplification and synergies and supporting the Union’s horizontal policy mainstreaming priorities. | 1. The general objective of the programme is to enhance and deepen the functioning of the Single Market and the Customs Union, to protect and empower citizens, consumers and businesses, to foster competitiveness and a level playing field, protect safety, security, and the financial and economic interests of the Union and its Member States, with a design fostering flexibility, simplification and synergies and supporting the Union’s horizontal policy mainstreaming priorities, while ensuring a high level of predictability, transparency and accountability. |
Or. en
Amendment 162
Dirk Gotink
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. The general objective of the programme is to enhance and deepen the functioning of the Single Market and the Customs Union, to protect safety, security, and the financial and economic interests of the Union and its Member States, with a design fostering flexibility, simplification and synergies and supporting the Union’s horizontal policy mainstreaming priorities. | 1. The general objective of the programme is to enhance and deepen the functioning of the Single Market and the Customs Union, to protect safety, security, and the financial and economic interests of the Union and its Member States, with a design fostering flexibility, simplification and synergies and supporting the Union’s horizontal policy mainstreaming priorities, supporting European businesses, growth and competitiveness, and placing EU added value at its core. |
Or. en
Amendment 163
Leila Chaibi
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. The general objective of the programme is to enhance and deepen the functioning of the Single Market and the Customs Union, to protect safety, security, and the financial and economic interests of the Union and its Member States, with a design fostering flexibility, simplification and synergies and supporting the Union’s horizontal policy mainstreaming priorities. | 1. The general objective of the programme is to enhance and deepen the functioning of the Customs Union, to protect consumers and to ensure safety, security, and the financial and economic interests of the Union, its Member States and its citizens, with a design fostering flexibility, simplification and synergies and supporting the Union’s horizontal policy mainstreaming priorities. |
Or. en
Amendment 164
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (a) to empower citizens, consumers, investors, economic operators and businesses by providing information, guidance and advice enabling them to make informed decisions and to fully access the opportunities of the Single Market for goods, people, services and capital, to improve related digital and financial literacy, to ensure access to redress mechanisms, by supporting representative organisations in their participative role; to improve the understanding of the Single Market and its challenges by supporting data collection and acquisition activities, analyses and tools; | (a) to promote high level of consumer protection and product safety, including for the most vulnerable consumers, to enhance fairness, transparency and trust in the internal market, to support strengthening, effective implementation and uniform enforcement of consumer protection, consumer rights and product safety requirements across the Union, to contribute to improving the quality of standards across the Union and efficiently addressing unfair commercial practices, to promote sustainable consumption, in particular through raising awareness about specific characteristics and the environmental and health impact of goods and services, to empower, assist and educate consumers, businesses, investors and civil society representatives, by providing information, guidance, support, services and advice thereby enabling them to take informed decisions and to fully access the opportunities of the Single Market; to improve related digital and financial literacy, to ensure that all consumers have access to efficient redress mechanisms and are provided with adequate information on markets and consumers right, and to supporting representative organisations in their participative role; |
Or. en
Amendment 165
Dirk Gotink
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (a) to empower citizens, consumers, investors, economic operators and businesses by providing information, guidance and advice enabling them to make informed decisions and to fully access the opportunities of the Single Market for goods, people, services and capital, to improve related digital and financial literacy, to ensure access to redress mechanisms, by supporting representative organisations in their participative role; to improve the understanding of the Single Market and its challenges by supporting data collection and acquisition activities, analyses and tools; | (a) to empower citizens, consumers, investors, economic operators and businesses by providing information, guidance and advice enabling them to make informed decisions and to complete the Single Market and fully access its opportunities for goods, people, services and capital, to improve related digital and financial literacy, to ensure access to redress mechanisms, by supporting representative organisations in their participative role; to improve the understanding of the Single Market and its challenges by supporting data collection and acquisition activities, analyses and tools; to contribute to the removal and prevention of barriers in the Single Market, contribute to decreasing administrative burden and support the uniform application and enforcement of internal market rules in the Union; to strengthen the competitiveness and access to the single market for SMEs by providing targeted financial and technical assistance, improving their digital and financial literacy, ensuring their compliance with Union standards and regulations, promoting a favourable business environment and modernisation; to ensure proportionality and balance between different aims, such as supporting businesses, fostering competitiveness and protecting consumers, without any aims hampering the urgent need for the Union to become more competitive and to increase economic growth |
Or. en
Amendment 166
Virginie Joron, Ernő Schaller-Baross, Pál Szekeres
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (a) to empower citizens, consumers, investors, economic operators and businesses by providing information, guidance and advice enabling them to make informed decisions and to fully access the opportunities of the Single Market for goods, people, services and capital, to improve related digital and financial literacy, to ensure access to redress mechanisms, by supporting representative organisations in their participative role; to improve the understanding of the Single Market and its challenges by supporting data collection and acquisition activities, analyses and tools; | (a) to support the customs union and cooperation between customs authorities with a view to ensuring effective checks on goods entering the EU’s territory, to barring the entry of non-compliant or dangerous products, and to combating unfair competition, whilst ensuring effective oversight of the market and a high level of consumer protection; |
Or. fr
Amendment 167
Jeannette Baljeu
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (a) to empower citizens, consumers, investors, economic operators and businesses by providing information, guidance and advice enabling them to make informed decisions and to fully access the opportunities of the Single Market for goods, people, services and capital, to improve related digital and financial literacy, to ensure access to redress mechanisms, by supporting representative organisations in their participative role; to improve the understanding of the Single Market and its challenges by supporting data collection and acquisition activities, analyses and tools; | (a) to empower citizens, consumers, investors, economic operators and businesses, as well as local and regional authorities, by providing information, guidance and advice enabling them to make informed decisions and to fully access the opportunities of the Single Market for goods, people, services and capital, to improve related digital and financial literacy, to ensure access to redress mechanisms, by supporting representative organisations in their participative role; to improve the understanding of the Single Market and its challenges by supporting data collection and acquisition activities, analyses and tools; |
Or. en
Amendment 168
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (a a) to improve the functioning of the Single Market and promote competitiveness, social fairness, sustainable growth and just transition, by facilitating the removal of unjustified barriers, including by promotion and development of e-government services and tools based on open source, and reduce fragmentation, support the implementation and enforcement of Union law in the areas of the Single Market, with emphasis on the digital market rules, in particular such as Digital Services Act and Digital Market Act or Artificial Intelligence Act, including by supporting effective and strengthened market surveillance throughout the Union, with a view to ensuring that only safe and compliant products offering a high level of protection of consumers and other end-users are made available on the Union market, and fostering legal certainty, a level playing field and fair governance of the Single Market; |
Or. en
Amendment 169
Dirk Gotink
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b) to foster cooperation among Member States national authorities, and between Member States national authorities, the Commission and other Union bodies in all programme areas, including the preparedness and economic security of the Single Market, and response to crises; to design, deploy, implement, run, maintain and support the common components of Union-level digital solutions and support the connection to them; to boost the operational, technical, and administrative capacities of national authorities, including customs and tax authorities; | (b) to foster cooperation among Member States national authorities, and between Member States national authorities, the Commission and other Union bodies in all programme areas, including the preparedness and economic security of the Single Market, and response to crises; to design, deploy, implement, run, maintain and support Union-level digital solutions and support the connection to them; to boost the operational, technical, and administrative capacities of national authorities, including customs and tax authorities; among other means through human capacity building, skills development and training activities; to strengthen market surveillance and enforcement by supporting joint actions and testing, capacity-building, and information-sharing among Member States’ authorities, enhancing cooperation to detect and address non-compliant products including sold online and ensuring effective enforcement of Union law and standards; |
Or. en
Amendment 170
Virginie Joron
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b) to foster cooperation among Member States national authorities, and between Member States national authorities, the Commission and other Union bodies in all programme areas, including the preparedness and economic security of the Single Market, and response to crises; to design, deploy, implement, run, maintain and support the common components of Union-level digital solutions and support the connection to them; to boost the operational, technical, and administrative capacities of national authorities, including customs and tax authorities; | (b) to foster cooperation among Member States national authorities, and between Member States national authorities, the Commission and other Union bodies in all programme areas, including the economic security of the Single Market, particularly to address unfair competitiveness practices; |
Or. fr
Amendment 171
Katrin Langensiepen
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b) to foster cooperation among Member States national authorities, and between Member States national authorities, the Commission and other Union bodies in all programme areas, including the preparedness and economic security of the Single Market, and response to crises; to design, deploy, implement, run, maintain and support the common components of Union-level digital solutions and support the connection to them; to boost the operational, technical, and administrative capacities of national authorities, including customs and tax authorities; | (b) to foster cooperation among Member States national authorities, and between Member States national authorities, the Commission and other Union bodies in all programme areas, including the preparedness and economic security of the Single Market, and response to crises; to design, deploy, implement, run, maintain and support the common components of Union-level digital solutions and support the connection to them; to boost the operational, technical, and administrative capacities of national tax and customs authorities, including for technical equipment and the decommissioning of legacy national IT systems and the migration of operational data to the EU Customs Data Hub, ensuring no disruption in the monitoring of high-risk consignments during the transition period; |
Or. en
Amendment 172
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b) to foster cooperation among Member States national authorities, and between Member States national authorities, the Commission and other Union bodies in all programme areas, including the preparedness and economic security of the Single Market, and response to crises; to design, deploy, implement, run, maintain and support the common components of Union-level digital solutions and support the connection to them; to boost the operational, technical, and administrative capacities of national authorities, including customs and tax authorities; | (b) to foster cooperation among Member States national authorities, and between Member States national authorities, the Commission and other Union bodies in all programme areas, including the preparedness and economic security of the Single Market, and response to crises; to design, deploy, implement, run, maintain and support the common components of Union-level digital solutions and support the connection to them; those solutions shall, where relevant, enable the exchange of data necessary for effective external-border product compliance checks and for customs–market surveillance cooperation; to boost the operational, technical, and administrative capacities of national authorities, including customs and tax authorities; |
Or. en
Amendment 173
Leila Chaibi
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b) to foster cooperation among Member States national authorities, and between Member States national authorities, the Commission and other Union bodies in all programme areas, including the preparedness and economic security of the Single Market, and response to crises; to design, deploy, implement, run, maintain and support the common components of Union-level digital solutions and support the connection to them; to boost the operational, technical, and administrative capacities of national authorities, including customs and tax authorities; | (b) to foster cooperation among Member States national authorities, and between Member States national authorities, the Commission and other Union bodies in all programme areas, including the preparedness and economic security of the Single Market, and response to crises; to design, deploy, implement, run, maintain and support the common components of sovereign Union-level digital solutions and support the connection to them; to boost the human, operational, technical, and administrative capacities of national authorities, including market surveillance, consumers protection, customs and tax authorities; |
Or. en
Amendment 174
Virginie Joron, Ernő Schaller-Baross, Pál Szekeres
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (ba) to design, deploy, implement, run, maintain and support the common components of Union-level digital solutions complying with the most rigorous requirements ensuring respect for sovereignty, and support the connection to them; to boost the operational, technical, and administrative capacities of national authorities, including monitoring equipment for use by customs authorities; |
Or. fr
Amendment 175
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (c) to facilitate harmonised standard-setting and reinforce the development of European and international standards, to ensure the effective design, uniform interpretation and implementation as well as the enforcement of Union law and monitoring of market fragmentation risks, also in relation with the verification of the conformity with the EU acquis by acceding countries, candidate countries and potential candidates; | (c) to ensure effective functioning of the internal market through standardisation processes enabling financing of the standardisation, as well as inclusive and balanced participation of all the relevant stakeholders in setting up standards, to facilitate harmonised standard-setting and reinforce the development of European and international standards, to ensure the effective design, uniform interpretation and implementation as well as the enforcement of Union law, to support the implementation of high-quality international financial and non-financial reporting and auditing standards; to monitor market fragmentation risks, also in relation with the verification of the conformity with the EU acquis by acceding countries, candidate countries and potential candidates; |
Or. en
Amendment 176
Virginie Joron, Elisabeth Dieringer, Ernő Schaller-Baross, Pál Szekeres
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (c) to facilitate harmonised standard-setting and reinforce the development of European and international standards, to ensure the effective design, uniform interpretation and implementation as well as the enforcement of Union law and monitoring of market fragmentation risks, also in relation with the verification of the conformity with the EU acquis by acceding countries, candidate countries and potential candidates; | (c) to facilitate harmonised standard-setting and reinforce the development of European and international standards, to ensure the effective design of EU law; |
Or. fr
Amendment 177
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (c) to facilitate harmonised standard-setting and reinforce the development of European and international standards, to ensure the effective design, uniform interpretation and implementation as well as the enforcement of Union law and monitoring of market fragmentation risks, also in relation with the verification of the conformity with the EU acquis by acceding countries, candidate countries and potential candidates; | (c) to facilitate harmonised standard-setting and reinforce the development of European and international standards, to ensure the effective design, uniform interpretation and implementation as well as the enforcement of Union law and monitoring of market fragmentation risks including unjustified barriers to the free movement of services, such as duplicative authorisation, certification, establishment or training requirements, also in relation with the verification of the conformity with the EU acquis by acceding countries, candidate countries and potential candidates; |
Or. en
Amendment 178
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (d) to support the Customs Union and customs authorities working together and acting as one in achieving their mission and contributing to Europe’s economic security, to ensure an effective market surveillance and a high level of consumer protection, product conformity and safety; | (d) to support the Customs Union and customs authorities and the EU working together and acting as one in achieving their mission and contributing to Europe’s economic security, to ensure an effective market surveillance, ensuring that only safe and compliant products offering a high level of protection of consumers and other end-users are made available on the Union market, including products sold online, including the enforcement of chemical safety requirements under Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) and ensuring that products, especially those from third-country sold via online marketplaces, comply with the safety obligations set out in Regulation (EU) 2023/988, as well as to provide funding for coordinated ‘mystery shopping’ operations and advanced laboratory testing of products acquired via online marketplaces from third countries, specifically targeting chemical risks (REACH), electrical safety, and child-safety requirements as mandated by Article 19 of Regulation (EU) 2023/988, to ensure high level of consumer protection, product conformity and safety, as well as to increase capacities of the market surveillance authorities across the Union; |
Or. en
Amendment 179
Dirk Gotink
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (d) to support the Customs Union and customs authorities working together and acting as one in achieving their mission and contributing to Europe’s economic security, to ensure an effective market surveillance and a high level of consumer protection, product conformity and safety; | (d) to support the Customs Union, the EU Customs Authority and national customs authorities working together and acting as one in achieving their mission and contributing to Europe’s economic security, to ensure an effective market surveillance and a high level of consumer protection, product conformity and safety; to support efforts in tackling the urgent challenge of increasing flows of non-compliant low value consignments to the Union customs territory and related increased risk management, supervisory and control activities; to ensure effective development and management of the EU Customs Data Hub; support the detection and control capabilities of customs authorities; |
Or. en
Amendment 180
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (d) to support the Customs Union and customs authorities working together and acting as one in achieving their mission and contributing to Europe’s economic security, to ensure an effective market surveillance and a high level of consumer protection, product conformity and safety; | (d) to support the Customs Union and customs authorities working together and acting as one in achieving their mission and contributing to Europe’s economic security, including by strengthening risk based controls at the Union’s external borders to verify compliance of goods with Union product requirements, and by supporting Member States’ competent authorities in carrying out coordinated enforcement actions, online investigations and the acquisition of product samples where necessary and in accordance with applicable Union and national law, to ensure an effective market surveillance and a high level of consumer protection, product conformity and safety; |
Or. en
Amendment 181
Virginie Joron, Ernő Schaller-Baross, Pál Szekeres
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (d) to support the Customs Union and customs authorities working together and acting as one in achieving their mission and contributing to Europe’s economic security, to ensure an effective market surveillance and a high level of consumer protection, product conformity and safety; | (d) to give citizens, consumers, investors, economic operators and businesses the means with which to take action, namely by providing them with information, guidance and advice that enables them to make informed decisions and to access the opportunities offered by the Single Market without unjustified restrictions; to improve the understanding of the single market and its challenges by supporting activities, analyses and tools for the gathering and acquisition of data, including statistics; |
Or. fr
Amendment 182
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (e) to protect the Union’s and its Member States’ economic, financial and other interests from fraud, corruption and other illegal activities, including risks related to expenditure, revenue and assets, as well as reputational risks, support Member States’ operational cooperation and investigation activities; to support tax policy and implementation of Union law relating to taxation and improve the Union taxation systems and tax collection in view of enhancing Europe’s competitiveness and investments; | (e) to protect the Union’s and its Member States’ economic, financial and other interests from fraud, corruption and other illegal activities, including risks related to expenditure, revenue and assets, as well as reputational risks, support Member States’ operational cooperation and investigation activities; to support administrative cooperation, digital interoperability and the implementation of Union law relating to taxation, in particular for preventing and combating cross border tax fraud, including fraud involving intra-Community VAT transactions, tax evasion and tax avoidance, improving tax collection and reducing compliance burdens, without prejudice to the competence of the Member States to determine the structure, rates and composition of their tax systems, in accordance with the Treaties; |
Or. en
Amendment 183
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (e) to protect the Union’s and its Member States’ economic, financial and other interests from fraud, corruption and other illegal activities, including risks related to expenditure, revenue and assets, as well as reputational risks, support Member States’ operational cooperation and investigation activities; to support tax policy and implementation of Union law relating to taxation and improve the Union taxation systems and tax collection in view of enhancing Europe’s competitiveness and investments; | (e) to protect the Union’s and its Member States’ economic, financial and other interests by preventing and combating fraud including tax and customs fraud, corruption and other illegal activities including money laundering or, any types of conflict of interest, risks related to expenditure, revenue and assets, as well as reputational risks, by supporting the functioning of the EU anti-fraud architecture and Member States’ technical and operational capacities, cooperation and investigation activities including by improving information sharing, detection and reporting of irregularities and fraud exchange, by supporting the development of new innovative anti-fraud analytical and data-mining tools as well as by promoting safeguards for whistleblowers in this context; |
Or. en
Amendment 184
Virginie Joron, Elisabeth Dieringer, Ernő Schaller-Baross, Pál Szekeres
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (e) to protect the Union’s and its Member States’ economic, financial and other interests from fraud, corruption and other illegal activities, including risks related to expenditure, revenue and assets, as well as reputational risks, support Member States’ operational cooperation and investigation activities; to support tax policy and implementation of Union law relating to taxation and improve the Union taxation systems and tax collection in view of enhancing Europe’s competitiveness and investments; | (e) to protect the Union’s and its Member States’ economic, financial and other interests from fraud, corruption and other illegal activities, including risks related to expenditure, revenue and assets, as well as reputational risks, support Member States’ operational cooperation and investigation activities; |
Or. fr
Amendment 185
Dirk Gotink
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (e) to protect the Union’s and its Member States’ economic, financial and other interests from fraud, corruption and other illegal activities, including risks related to expenditure, revenue and assets, as well as reputational risks, support Member States’ operational cooperation and investigation activities; to support tax policy and implementation of Union law relating to taxation and improve the Union taxation systems and tax collection in view of enhancing Europe’s competitiveness and investments; | (e) to protect the Union’s and its Member States’ economic, financial and other interests from fraud, corruption and other illegal activities, including risks related to expenditure, revenue and assets, as well as reputational risks, support Member States’ operational cooperation and investigation activities and the increased use of data and digital means for fraud-analysis; to support tax policy and implementation of Union law relating to taxation and improve the Union taxation systems and tax collection in view of enhancing Europe’s competitiveness and investments; |
Or. en
Amendment 186
Leila Chaibi
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (e) to protect the Union’s and its Member States’ economic, financial and other interests from fraud, corruption and other illegal activities, including risks related to expenditure, revenue and assets, as well as reputational risks, support Member States’ operational cooperation and investigation activities; to support tax policy and implementation of Union law relating to taxation and improve the Union taxation systems and tax collection in view of enhancing Europe’s competitiveness and investments; | (e) to protect the Union’s and its Member States’ economic, financial and other interests from fraud, notably tax and customs frauds, corruption and other illegal activities, including risks related to expenditure, revenue and assets, as well as reputational risks, support Member States’ operational cooperation and investigation activities; to support tax policy and implementation of Union law relating to taxation and improve the Union taxation systems and tax collection in view of enhancing Europe’s competitiveness and investments; |
Or. en
Amendment 187
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (e a) to support tax policy and implementation of Union law relating to taxation and improve the Union taxation systems, cooperation between tax authorities, in particular in the area of exchange of information, and tax collection, as well as to support the combat against tax fraud, tax evasion, tax avoidance and prevention of harmful tax practices, as well as to support the cutting edge research in the area of taxation, also in view of enhancing Europe’s competitiveness and investments; |
Or. en
Amendment 188
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (e a) to strengthen the operational capacity, equipment and skills of market surveillance authorities, including through joint campaigns, coordinated online enforcement and cooperation with customs authorities to prevent non-compliant products from entering and circulating in the Single Market. |
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Amendment 189
Virginie Joron, Elisabeth Dieringer
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point f
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (f) to improve evidence-based and digital-ready policymaking, and the use of digital implementation tools, as well as mutualisation of public data, to support the specific objectives set out in points (a) to (e); | deleted |
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Amendment 190
Jeannette Baljeu
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point f
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (f) to improve evidence-based and digital-ready policymaking, and the use of digital implementation tools, as well as mutualisation of public data, to support the specific objectives set out in points (a) to (e); | (f) to improve evidence-based and digital-ready policymaking, including through the collection and use of qualitative and micro-economic data providing granular insight into the needs of businesses and citizens, and the use of digital implementation tools, as well as the mutualisation of public data, to support the specific objectives set out in points (a) to (e); data collection activities under the programme shall make optimal use of existing data sources and efficient collection methodologies, so as not to generate additional administrative burdens for businesses; |
Or. en
Justification
Qualitative and micro-economic data are essential for policymaking that is genuinely responsive to the realities faced by businesses and citizens. However, data collection must be designed so as not to generate new reporting obligations.
Amendment 191
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point f
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (f) to improve evidence-based and digital-ready policymaking, and the use of digital implementation tools, as well as mutualisation of public data, to support the specific objectives set out in points (a) to (e); | (f) to improve the understanding of the Single Market and its challenges by supporting data collection and acquisition activities, research, analyses and tools; to improve evidence-based and digital-ready policymaking, and the use of digital implementation tools, as well as mutualisation of public data, to support the specific objectives set out in points (a) to (e); |
Or. en
Amendment 192
Virginie Joron
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point g
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (g) to provide relevant and comparable official European statistics as set out in the Annex. | deleted |
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Amendment 193
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3 a. The allocation of funding under the programme shall be conditional on the satisfactory performance of actions, as measured against the indicators and milestones defined in the work programme pursuant to Article 11. Where an evaluation or monitoring report reveals persistent underperformance of a funded action, the Commission shall take corrective measures, including reduction, suspension or recovery of Union funding. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and the Council on cases of underperformance and corrective measures taken, no later than six months after the finding concerned. |
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Amendment 194
Virginie Joron, Elisabeth Dieringer
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3a. For the purposes of this Article, the activities funded by the programme shall provide EU added value, in particular by demonstrating that they can yield better results than those that would have been achieved through activities carried out solely at national or regional level, or that they more effectively address market failures or cross-border obstacles. |
Or. fr
Amendment 195
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3 a. Actions financed under the customs component shall prioritise the operational enforcement of existing Union rules, including controls against non-compliant imported goods, and shall not create additional administrative burdens for legitimate trade beyond what is strictly necessary for risk-based controls. |
Or. en
Amendment 196
Virginie Joron
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1a. The financial envelope referred to in paragraph 1 shall be used to help implement the reform of the Union Customs Code, in particular by contributing to the financing of: | |
| (a) the establishment and operation of the EU Customs Authority; | |
| (b) the design, development, deployment, operation and maintenance of the EU Customs Data Hub; | |
| (c) the purchase, updating and use of customs monitoring equipment for the Member States' customs authorities. | |
| To that end, at least EUR 4 200 000 000 in current prices, representing at least two thirds of the financial envelope referred to in paragraph 1, shall be earmarked for the activities set out in points (a), (b) and (c). |
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Amendment 197
Adnan Dibrani
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1 a. Within the amount referred to in paragraph 1 the following indicative amounts shall be allocated to the following objectives: | |
| (a) EUR 1 844 901 000 to the objective referred to in Article 3(2), points (a), (ba) and (c); | |
| (b) EUR 2 721 700 000 to the objective referred to in Article 3(2), point (d); | |
| (c) EUR 362 721 000 to the objective referred to in Article 3(2), point (e); | |
| (d) EUR 475 402 000 to the objective referred to in Article 3(2), point (ea); | |
| (e) EUR 833 448 000 to the objective referred to in Article 3(2), point (g); |
Or. en
Amendment 198
Virginie Joron, Elisabeth Dieringer
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. Budgetary commitments for activities extending over more than one financial year may be broken down over several years into annual instalments. | 2. Budgetary commitments for activities extending over more than one financial year may be broken down over several years into annual instalments. For the EU infrastructure referred to in paragraph 2(a), the Commission shall draw up a multiannual financing plan to ensure the continuous operation and maintenance of these systems. |
Or. fr
Amendment 199
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2 a. Minimum allocations for enforcement authorities and expenditure traceability | |
| 1. From the indicative financial envelope referred to in Article 4(1), the Commission shall ensure that, for the period 2028–2034, the total amount of budgetary commitments programmed and implemented for actions directly benefitting Member State customs authorities is at least EUR 2 608 543 000 in current prices. | |
| 2. From the indicative financial envelope referred to in Article 4(1), the Commission shall ensure that, for the period 2028–2034, the total amount of budgetary commitments programmed and implemented for actions directly benefitting market surveillance authorities is at least EUR 179 899 628 in current prices. | |
| 3. The minimum allocation in paragraph 1 shall include dedicated support for external-border product compliance checks, including risk analysis, sampling, laboratory capacity, equipment, training, and cooperation with market surveillance authorities. | |
| 4. The minimum allocation in paragraph 2 shall include dedicated support for e-commerce surveillance, including mystery shopping and online purchases, sampling and testing, and participation in coordinated enforcement actions. | |
| 5. The Commission shall ensure traceability of the allocations in paragraphs 1 and 2 by proposing, in the annual budget nomenclature and/or the remarks of the relevant budget lines, distinct sub-items enabling identification of commitments and payments for: (a) support to customs authorities; and (b) support to market surveillance authorities. | |
| 6. The minimum allocations in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be implemented through the work programmes referred to in Article 11. Additional resources referred to in Article 5 shall be supplementary and shall not be used to meet the minimum allocations. |
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Amendment 200
Virginie Joron
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2a. With a view to ensuring the continuity of the programme’s mandatory functions, the appropriations allocated to the following pieces of critical infrastructure may not be reallocated to other specific objectives: | |
| (a) IT systems for customs and tax; | |
| (b) the anti-fraud information system (AFIS); | |
| (c) the irregularity management system (IMS); | |
| (d) the production and dissemination of European statistics. |
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Amendment 201
Virginie Joron, Elisabeth Dieringer
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3. Appropriations may be entered in the Union budget beyond 2034 to cover the expenses necessary and to enable the management of actions not completed by the end of the programme. | deleted |
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Amendment 202
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3 a. The minimum allocations referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not be reduced through the work programmes. Any proposal to adjust those minimum allocations shall be submitted by the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council. |
Or. en
Amendment 203
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 b (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3 b. Financial support allocated under the programme to market surveillance authorities shall be distributed in a manner that reflects the operational needs of Member States. The allocation shall take into account, inter alia: (a) the volume of goods entering the Single Market through the Member State; (b) the level of exposure to non-compliant or unsafe products; (c) the length and characteristics of the external borders of the Member State. |
Or. en
Amendment 204
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 4. The financial envelope referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article and the amounts of additional resources referred to in Article 5 may also be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the programme, such as preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, corporate information technology systems and platforms, information, communication and visibility activities, including corporate communication on the political priorities of the Union, and all other technical and administrative assistance or staff-related expenses incurred by the Commission for the management of the programme. | 4. The financial envelope referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article and the amounts of additional resources referred to in Article 5 may also be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the programme, such as preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, corporate information technology systems and platforms, information, communication and visibility activities, including corporate communication on the political priorities of the Union, and all other technical and administrative assistance or staff-related expenses incurred by the Commission for the management of the programme. In order to ensure maximum availability of the programme to finance actions covered by the objectives of the programme, the total costs of administrative and technical support shall not exceed 5 % of the total financial envelope referred to in paragraph 1. The Commission shall report annually to the European Parliament and the Council on the administrative and technical support costs incurred in the preceding year, broken down by category of expenditure. If the 5% threshold is projected to be exceeded in any given financial year, the Commission shall notify the European Parliament and the Council immediately and propose corrective action. |
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Amendment 205
Virginie Joron, Elisabeth Dieringer, Ernő Schaller-Baross, Pál Szekeres
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 4. The financial envelope referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article and the amounts of additional resources referred to in Article 5 may also be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the programme, such as preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, corporate information technology systems and platforms, information, communication and visibility activities, including corporate communication on the political priorities of the Union, and all other technical and administrative assistance or staff-related expenses incurred by the Commission for the management of the programme. | 4. The financial envelope referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article and the amounts of additional resources referred to in Article 5 may also be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the programme, such as preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, corporate information technology systems and platforms, and all other technical and administrative assistance for the management of the programme. |
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Amendment 206
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 4. The financial envelope referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article and the amounts of additional resources referred to in Article 5 may also be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the programme, such as preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, corporate information technology systems and platforms, information, communication and visibility activities, including corporate communication on the political priorities of the Union, and all other technical and administrative assistance or staff-related expenses incurred by the Commission for the management of the programme. | 4. The financial envelope referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article and the amounts of additional resources referred to in Article 5 may also be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the programme, such as preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, corporate information technology systems and platforms, information, communication and visibility activities, including corporate communication necessary for programme awareness and beneficiary information, and all other technical and administrative assistance or staff-related expenses incurred by the Commission for the management of the programme. |
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Amendment 207
Jeannette Baljeu
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 4 a. The financial envelope referred to in paragraph 1 shall be allocated between the components of the programme as set out in the annual work programmes. Transfers of appropriations between components shall be permitted only in duly justified and exceptional circumstances. The Commission shall inform the European Parliament and the Council without delay of any such transfer and of the justification thereof. |
Or. en
Justification
The merger of five predecessor programmes into a single programme creates a risk that budgetary 'flexibility' provisions are used on a structural basis to redirect funding between policy areas. The aim of this new paragraph is to limit transfers to exceptional and duly justified cases, and to require the Commission to inform the co-legislators of any such transfer, ensuring that budgetary decisions remain transparent and accountable.
Amendment 208
Virginie Joron, Elisabeth Dieringer, Ernő Schaller-Baross, Pál Szekeres
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 4a. Any reallocation of funds between the specific objectives referred to in Article 3(2) exceeding 10% of the annual allocation for the objective concerned shall be subject to a prior review of the relevant documents. This review shall demonstrate the necessity of the measure, its impact on the original objectives and the absence of alternative funding options. |
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Amendment 209
Virginie Joron, Elisabeth Dieringer, Ernő Schaller-Baross, Pál Szekeres
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 b (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 4b. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and the Council each year on the use of flexibility instruments and on any reallocations made, in order to ensure the transparency and traceability of budgetary movements within the programme. |
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Amendment 210
Virginie Joron, Elisabeth Dieringer, Ernő Schaller-Baross, Pál Szekeres
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 c (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 4c. Revenue from processing fees relating to customs operations, particularly those from e-commerce transactions, shall be used to fund the costs of customs checks and oversight and to help build the capacity of Member States’ customs authorities. |
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Amendment 211
Dirk Gotink
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1 a. The allocation and implementation of the external assigned revenue as referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall be monitored and the Commission shall periodically inform the European Court of Auditors, the European Parliament and the Council of the EU about findings of the monitoring. |
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Amendment 212
Virginie Joron, Elisabeth Dieringer, Ernő Schaller-Baross, Pál Szekeres
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1. The programme shall be implemented in synergy with other Union programmes. An action that has received a Union contribution from another programme may also receive a contribution under this programme. The rules of the relevant Union programme shall apply to the corresponding contribution, or a single set of rules may be applied to all contributions and a single legal commitment may be concluded. If the Union contribution is based on eligible cost, the cumulative support from the Union budget shall not exceed the total eligible costs of the action and may be calculated on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the documents setting out the conditions for support. | 1. The programme shall be implemented in synergy with other Union programmes. An action that has received a Union contribution from another programme may also receive a contribution under this programme. The rules of the relevant Union programme shall apply to the corresponding contribution, or a single set of rules may be applied to all contributions and a single legal commitment may be concluded. If the Union contribution is based on eligible cost, the cumulative support from the Union budget shall not exceed the total eligible costs of the action and may be calculated on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the documents setting out the conditions for support, on the basis of a cost-benefit analysis demonstrating the absence of duplications of funding and the administrative efficiency of the procedure. |
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Amendment 213
Virginie Joron, Elisabeth Dieringer, Ernő Schaller-Baross, Pál Szekeres
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 1a. The use of combined funding or synergies with other programmes must under no circumstances be used as a justification for cuts to the essential core funding required to operate the EU's critical infrastructure. The Commission shall ensure that the administrative complexity engendered by the combination of several funding sources does not hinder the technical roll-out of mandatory IT systems. |
Or. fr
Amendment 214
Leila Chaibi
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – title
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| Third countries associated to the programme | Participation of third countries in the programme |
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Amendment 215
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – title
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| Third countries associated to the programme | Third countries participating in the programme |
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Amendment 216
Virginie Joron, Elisabeth Dieringer
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b) acceding countries, candidate countries and potential candidates; | deleted |
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Amendment 217
Virginie Joron, Elisabeth Dieringer
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (c) European Neighbourhood Policy countries; | deleted |
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Amendment 218
Virginie Joron
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (d) other third countries, including those neighbouring the EU’s outermost regions. | deleted |
Or. fr
Amendment 219
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (b) lay down the conditions of participation in the programme, including the calculation of financial contributions, consisting of an operational contribution and a participation fee, to a programme and its general administrative costs; | (b) lay down the conditions of participation in the programme, including the calculation of financial contributions, consisting of an operational contribution and a participation fee, to a programme and its general administrative costs, as well as rules for potential reduction or full waiver of the financial contributions for countries with specific economic conditions; |
Or. en
Amendment 220
Leila Chaibi
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (e) where relevant, ensure the protection of security, defence and public order interests of the Union and its Member States. | (e) where relevant, ensure the strategic autonomy and the protection of security, defence and public order interests of the Union and its Member States. |
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Amendment 221
Dirk Gotink
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (e) where relevant, ensure the protection of security, defence and public order interests of the Union and its Member States. | (e) ensure the protection of security, defence and public order interests of the Union and its Member States. |
Or. en
Amendment 222
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (e a) ensure reciprocity of access and exclude participation in actions affecting strategic assets, customs, taxation, anti fraud systems, critical infrastructure, security or public order where the third country does not align with the Union’s restrictive measures or poses a high risk to supply chain or cybersecurity security. |
Or. en
Amendment 223
Dirk Gotink
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| For funding provided in the context of customs control equipment, Member States funding needs shall be prioritised and third countries, as referred to in paragraph 1, shall only benefit in the absence of priority funding needs among Member States. |
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Amendment 224
Virginie Joron, Elisabeth Dieringer, Ernő Schaller-Baross, Pál Szekeres
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3. Where Union funding is provided in the form of a grant, funding shall be provided as financing not linked to costs or, where necessary, under simplified cost options, in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509. Funding may be provided in the form of actual eligible cost reimbursement only where the objectives of an action cannot be achieved otherwise or where this form is necessary to enable other sources of funding, including financing from Member States. . | 3. Where Union funding is provided in the form of a grant, funding shall be provided as financing not linked to costs or, where necessary, under simplified cost options, in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509. The Commission shall assesses the suitability of these funding methods on a case-by-case basis. Funding based on the reimbursement of eligible costs actually incurred shall be the preferred method for financing activities where technical complexity or strategic importance — in particular for critical infrastructure as referred to in Article 3(3) — makes it impossible to set out robust and verifiable performance indicators. |
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Amendment 225
Adnan Dibrani
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3. Where Union funding is provided in the form of a grant, funding shall be provided as financing not linked to costs or, where necessary, under simplified cost options, in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509. Funding may be provided in the form of actual eligible cost reimbursement only where the objectives of an action cannot be achieved otherwise or where this form is necessary to enable other sources of funding, including financing from Member States. . | 3. Where Union funding is provided in the form of a grant, funding may be provided as financing not linked to costs or, where necessary, under simplified cost options, in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509. Funding shall be provided in the form of actual eligible cost reimbursement for the objective of financing Union-level digital solutions, or where the objectives of an action cannot be achieved otherwise or where this form is necessary to enable other sources of funding, including financing from Member States. |
Or. en
Amendment 226
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3 a. By way of derogation from the co-financing principle, the programme may provide up to 100 % of the eligible costs for the European stakeholder organisations referred to in Annex III to Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012, in recognition of their role in representing the public interest and their lack of commercial revenue streams in the standardisation process. |
Or. en
Amendment 227
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3 a. For the purposes of actions financed under the market surveillance component, costs related to acquiring product samples for compliance verification, including purchases under a cover identity, shipping, storage, and laboratory testing, shall be considered eligible costs, subject to the Financial Regulation and the work programme. |
Or. en
Amendment 228
Adnan Dibrani
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| Article8a | |
| Co-financing rate | |
| 1. The co-financing rate for grants awarded under the Programme, where provided in the form of actual eligible cost reimbursement, shall not exceed 95 % of the eligible costs. | |
| 2. Any funding in excess of that ceiling, up to 100% of the eligible costs, shall only be granted in exceptional and duly justified cases, which shall be defined in the work programmes referred to in Article 11. | |
| 3. By way of derogation from Article 190 of the Financial Regulation, the Programme shall finance up to 100 % of the eligible costs for actions specified in Article 8(3). |
Or. en
Amendment 229
Virginie Joron
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2. In award procedures under direct or indirect management, one or more of the following legal entities may be eligible to receive Union funding: | deleted |
| (a) entities established in a Member State; | |
| (b) entities established in an associated third country; | |
| (c) international organisations; | |
| (d) other entities established in non-associated third countries, as listed in the work programme, where the funding of such entities is essential for implementing the action and contributes to the objectives laid down in Article. |
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Amendment 230
Leila Chaibi
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point d
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (d) other entities established in non-associated third countries, as listed in the work programme, where the funding of such entities is essential for implementing the action and contributes to the objectives laid down in Article. | (d) other entities established in non-participating third countries, as listed in the work programme, where the funding of such entities is strictly essential for implementing the action and contributes to the objectives laid down in Article 3. |
Or. en
Amendment 231
Dirk Gotink
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point d
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (d) other entities established in non-associated third countries, as listed in the work programme, where the funding of such entities is essential for implementing the action and contributes to the objectives laid down in Article. | (d) other entities established in non-associated third countries where the funding of such entities is essential for implementing the action and contributes to the objectives laid down in Article 3. |
Or. en
Amendment 232
Virginie Joron
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 2a. In tendering procedures for the granting of contracts, whether under direct or indirect management, only legal entities that meet the EU's requirements in terms of sovereignty and security shall be eligible for funding.Any tendering party, including its subcontractors and service providers, must meet all of the following conditions: | |
| (a) be a legal entity established on the EU's territory; | |
| (b) not be controlled, directly or indirectly, by an undertaking or a government of a third country within the meaning of Article 2(7) of Regulation (EU) 2019/452; | |
| (c) not be subject to legal obligations under the legislation of a third country which could require the disclosure of EU data to foreign public authorities; | |
| (d) not be a beneficiary of foreign direct investment enabling the participation of a foreign undertaking within the meaning of Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) 2019/452, in a manner liable to compromise the EU’s strategic autonomy. |
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Amendment 233
Dirk Gotink
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3. In addition to Article 168(2) and (3) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, the associated third countries referred to in Article 7(1) of this Regulation may, where relevant, participate in, and benefit from, any of the procurement mechanisms set out in Article 168(2) and (3) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509. Rules applicable to Member States shall be applied, mutatis mutandis, to participating associated third countries. | 3. In addition to Article 168(2) and (3) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, the associated third countries referred to in Article 7(1) of this Regulation may, where relevant, participate in, and benefit from, any of the procurement mechanisms set out in Article 168(2) and (3) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, with specific limitations for participation in procurement mechanisms for customs control equipment in accordance with Article 7(2a) of this Regulation. Rules applicable to Member States shall be applied, mutatis mutandis, to participating associated third countries. |
Or. en
Amendment 234
Virginie Joron
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 3. In addition to Article 168(2) and (3) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, the associated third countries referred to in Article 7(1) of this Regulation may, where relevant, participate in, and benefit from, any of the procurement mechanisms set out in Article 168(2) and (3) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509. Rules applicable to Member States shall be applied, mutatis mutandis, to participating associated third countries. | 3. Notwithstanding paragraph 2a, the Commission may, in exceptional cases duly justified in the work programme, authorise the participation of entities from associated third countries referred to in Article 7, provided that such entities demonstrate their full independence from foreign state influence and comply with the highest EU security standards. No exemptions shall be granted for activities involving the processing of sensitive data or the management of Union infrastructure. |
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Amendment 235
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 4. In accordance with Article 136 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, award procedures affecting security or public order, in particular concerning strategic assets and interests of the Union or its Member States, shall be restricted and eligibility restrictions shall apply to high-risk suppliers in line with EU law, for security reasons. | 4. In accordance with Article 136 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, award procedures affecting security or public order, in particular concerning strategic assets and interests of the Union or its Member States, shall be restricted. Entities identified as high-risk suppliers pursuant to applicable Union law, or entities owned or controlled by a state actor that has been the subject of Union restrictive measures, shall be excluded from participation in award procedures under this programme. The Commission shall maintain and publish a list of excluded entities and shall review it at least annually. Derogations from this exclusion shall require reasoned justification and prior approval by the Commission and shall be reported to the European Parliament. |
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Amendment 236
Jeannette Baljeu
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 4. In accordance with Article 136 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, award procedures affecting security or public order, in particular concerning strategic assets and interests of the Union or its Member States, shall be restricted and eligibility restrictions shall apply to high-risk suppliers in line with EU law, for security reasons. | 4. In accordance with Article 136 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, award procedures affecting security or public order, in particular concerning strategic assets and interests of the Union or its Member States, shall be restricted and high-risk suppliers shall be excluded in line with EU law, for security reasons. |
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Amendment 237
Dirk Gotink
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 6 a. Eligibility criteria shall include the need for accountability and transparency of the allocation of Union funding, enabling monitoring and oversight, and preventing fraud. |
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Amendment 238
Dirk Gotink
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6 b (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 6 b. Eligibility criteria for funding related to customs control and scanning equipment shall include the need for safety, data security and digital sovereignty - preventing the unintended disclosure of information to third country private and public entities - and the need for the sole procurement of customs control equipment from suppliers that are legally established in the Union and that are not controlled, directly or indirectly, by any undertaking of a third country. |
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Amendment 239
Dirk Gotink
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 7
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| 7. The work programme referred to in Article 110 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 may further specify the eligibility criteria set out in this Regulation or set additional eligibility criteria for specific actions. | 7. The work programme adopted in accordance of article 11 with this regulation may further specify the eligibility criteria set out in this Regulation or set additional eligibility criteria for specific actions. |
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Amendment 240
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (1) for actions in the area of market surveillance, the market surveillance authorities of the Member States as referred to in Article 10 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020; | (1) for actions in the area of market surveillance, the market surveillance authorities of the Member States as referred to in Article 10 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020, as well as for actions to further coordinate cooperation between the Commission and national market surveillance authorities and the EU Market Surveillance Authority; |
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Amendment 241
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (1) for actions in the area of market surveillance, the market surveillance authorities of the Member States as referred to in Article 10 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020; | (1) for actions in the area of market surveillance, including online surveillance, coordinated mystery shopping type sampling, laboratory testing, and joint enforcement actions, the market surveillance authorities of the Member States as referred to in Article 10 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020; |
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Amendment 242
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (3) for actions supporting the development of high-quality corporate financial and non-financial reporting and auditing standards and the facilitation of their integration into Union law, EFRAG (formerly the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group), the International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation (‘IFRS Foundation’) and the Public Interest Oversight Board (‘PIOB’) or successor organisations; | (3) for actions supporting the development of high quality corporate financial reporting and auditing standards strictly necessary for the functioning of the internal market and capital markets and the facilitation of their integration into Union law, EFRAG (formerly the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group), the International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation (‘IFRS Foundation’) and the Public Interest Oversight Board (‘PIOB’) or successor organisations; |
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Amendment 243
Virginie Joron, Elisabeth Dieringer, Ernő Schaller-Baross, Pál Szekeres
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – introductory part
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (6) for actions relating to the protection of the interests of consumers and end-users of financial services and supporting their participation in financial services policy making, providing guidance in financial services as well as promoting financial literacy and a better understanding of the financial sector and the different categories of commercialised products, Finance Watch and the European Federation of Investors and Financial Services Users (Better Finance), or successor organisations, subject to the following conditions, to be assessed annually: | (6) for actions relating to the protection of the interests of consumers and end-users of financial services and supporting their participation in financial services policy making, providing guidance in financial services as well as promoting financial literacy and a better understanding of the financial sector and the different categories of commercialised products and the European Federation of Investors and Financial Services Users (Better Finance), or successor organisations, subject to the following conditions, to be assessed annually: |
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Amendment 244
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 8
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (8) for actions regarding customs or taxation, customs or tax authorities of Member States and customs or tax authorities of participating associated third countries, provided that the conditions set out in Article 7 of this Regulation are met. | (8) for actions regarding customs or taxation, customs or tax authorities of Member States and customs or tax authorities of participating associated third countries, provided that the conditions set out in Article 7 of this Regulation are met; those actions shall include, as a priority, operational capacity and equipment supporting controls at the Union’s external borders, including product compliance controls in cooperation with market surveillance authorities. |
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Amendment 245
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| (8 a) for actions regarding the protection of the financial interests of the Union, including preventing and combatting fraud, corruption and any other illegal activities, the administrative, law enforcement, customs, tax or other competent public authorities, of Members States or in third countries participating in the programme, provided that the conditions set out in Article 7 of this Regulation are met; |
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Amendment 246
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| The programme shall be implemented bywork programmes as referred to in Article 110 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509. | The programme shall be implemented bywork programmes as referred to in Article 110 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509. Each work programme shall include a dedicated and identifiable section setting out the programmed amounts for customs authorities and for market surveillance authorities, including the split between grants, procurement and other actions, and the share dedicated to sampling and testing actions, and shall describe the enforcement priorities to be financed, including external-border product compliance controls and online ‘mystery shopping’ type actions. |
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Amendment 247
Dirk Gotink
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| The programme shall be implemented bywork programmes as referred to in Article 110 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509. | The programme shall be implemented bywork programmes as referred to in Article 110 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509. The work programmes should set out the measures needed for the implementation of the specific objectives of Article 3, the selection and award criteria and all other elements required. The work programmes shall be adopted by the Commission by means of implementing acts in accordance with the examination procedure. The European Parliament shall be appropriately informed. |
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Amendment 248
Jeannette Baljeu
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| The programme shall be implemented bywork programmes as referred to in Article 110 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509. | The programme shall be implemented by annual work programmes as referred to in Article 110 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, adopted by means of implementing acts. |
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Amendment 249
Virginie Joron, Elisabeth Dieringer
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| The work programmes shall demonstrate, for each action or category of actions, the added value of the EU's intervention.For activities that are not a direct result of binding legal obligations at Union level, the work programme shall include an assessment justifying why the proposed action offers greater efficiency or effectiveness than measures taken at Member State-level alone. The choice of indirect management shall be duly justified in the work programme on the basis of criteria of efficiency, technical specialisation or economies of scale.For cases in which implementation is delegated to bodies referred to in Article 62(1)(c) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, the Commission shall ensure that: | |
| (a) common minimum standards for internal control and performance reporting are applied; | |
| (b) the European Court of Auditors is provided full and unrestricted access to the data and documents necessary for the audit; |
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Amendment 250
Jeannette Baljeu
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| Each annual work programme shall: | |
| (a) set out the planned allocation of resources between strands of the programme, with a transparent justification for the prioritisation applied, distinguishing between legally mandated activities and discretionary actions; | |
| (b) include strand-specific performance indicators, baselines and, where applicable, milestones enabling the European Parliament, the Council and the public to assess progress towards the programme's objectives; | |
| (c) identify planned synergies and complementarities with other relevant Union funding instruments. | |
| The Commission shall submit an annual implementation report to the European Parliament and the Council, assessing performance against the indicators and baselines established in the work programme. |
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Justification
The aim is to address shortcomings as identified by the European Court of Auditors in relation to prioritisation criteria, strand-specific indicators and baselines, as well as reporting. In particular, the proposed amendment clarifies how resources should be prioritised between mandatory infrastructure and discretionary actions, introduces concrete indicators, baselines and, where appropriate, milestones to allow for meaningful performance assessment, and strengthens coordination with other relevant Union instruments. It also provides a clearer legal basis for reporting and evaluation requirements. Overall, these improvements aim to ensure greater transparency, better oversight and more effective implementation of the programme.
Amendment 251
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| The work programmes shall set out transparent priorities and objective criteria for support to customs control equipment and related infrastructure, taking into account pressure on the Union’s external borders, traffic volumes, sanctions circumvention risks, crisis situations and the need to ensure military mobility. |
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Amendment 252
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| The work programmes shall be adopted by the Commission by means of implementing acts. |
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Amendment 253
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 b (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| The work programmes shall aim to achieve the objectives set out in Article 3. They shall set out in detail: for each action, the objectives pursued and the expected results, in accordance with the objectives set out in Article 3; the amount allocated to each action and, where relevant, the total amount for all actions; the method of implementation and an indicative implementation timetable; the total amount of additional resources referred to in Article 5, and the distribution of those additional resources allocated to the objectives of the programme referred to in Article 3. |
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Amendment 254
Virginie Joron, Elisabeth Dieringer
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 b (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| The Commission shall establish a mechanism for the formal consultation of key stakeholders, in particular the Member States' customs and tax authorities, in the drafting of those sections of the work programme that concern them. Once it is up and running, the Union Customs Authority shall be integrally involved in the planning of activities relating to the customs union. |
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Amendment 255
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 c (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| The work programmes shall include dedicated actions for the identification, monitoring and removal of unjustified barriers affecting cross border service providers, including barriers arising from duplicative certification, training, establishment or authorisation requirements, and shall provide for annual public reporting on follow up by the Commission and the Member States. |
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Amendment 256
Virginie Joron, Elisabeth Dieringer
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 c (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| The work programme shall be forwarded to the European Parliament and the Council at least two months prior to its adoption. It shall be accompanied by an impact statement setting out how the priorities selected are consistent with the operational timetables of the national authorities. |
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Amendment 257
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 c (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| Priorities set out in Annex to this Regulation implementing the specific objectives referred to in point (g) of Article 3(2) of this Regulation shall be implemented in accordance with Articles 13, 14 and 17 of Regulation (EC) No 223/2009. |
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Amendment 258
Virginie Joron, Elisabeth Dieringer
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 d (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| The work programmes shall be adopted by the Commission by means of implementing acts. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 11(a)(2). |
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Amendment 259
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 d (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| The Commission shall ensure that stakeholders are consulted in the development of the work programmes. |
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Amendment 260
Katrin Langensiepen
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 e (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| Each work programme shall include, for each action, a set of measurable output, result and impact indicators, with baseline values and annual targets, drawn from the performance framework established pursuant to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2025/XXXX. The work programme shall specify the methodology for data collection and the body responsible for monitoring. The Commission shall make all indicator data publicly available in machine-readable format on an annual basis. |
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Amendment 261
Adnan Dibrani
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| Article11a | |
| Monitoring and reporting | |
| 1. The budget expenditure tracking and performance framework, including indicators to report on the progress of the Programme towards the achievement of the specific objectives laid down in Article 3(2), are set out in the Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2025/XXXX of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a budget expenditure tracking and performance framework and other horizontal rules for the Union programmes and activities. | |
| 2. If the performance indicators referred to in Article 8(1) of the Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2025/XXXX of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a budget expenditure tracking and performance framework and other horizontal rules for the Union programmes and activities, should prove insufficient to ensure the effective and meaningful assessment of the Programme’s progress towards the achievement of its objectives, the Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts, in accordance with Article 11a, to supplement the performance reporting system for the Programme with additional indicators, pursuant to Article 33(3) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509, if necessary and where relevant. |
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Amendment 262
Gheorghe Piperea
on behalf of the ECR Group
Piotr Müller
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| Article11a | |
| Transparency, reporting and democratic scrutiny | |
| 1. By 31 March each year, the Commission shall publish an implementation and transparency report covering the preceding financial year. | |
| 2. That report shall, at a minimum, set out: | |
| (a) commitments and payments by budget line and by type of action; | |
| (b) the amounts directly benefiting customs authorities and market surveillance authorities; | |
| (c) a list of funded actions and their beneficiaries, subject to applicable confidentiality rules; | |
| (d) a summary of results achieved against the programme objectives. | |
| 3. The Commission shall transmit the report to the European Parliament and to the Council of the European Union. |
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Amendment 263
Virginie Joron, Elisabeth Dieringer
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| Article 11(a) | |
| Committee procedure | |
| 1. The Commission shall be assisted by a committee. That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011. | |
| 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply. |
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Amendment 264
Adnan Dibrani
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 b (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| Article 11b | |
| Evaluation | |
| 1. Evaluations of the Programme shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions in Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 and the Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2025/XXXX of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a budget expenditure tracking and performance framework and other horizontal rules for the Union programmes and activities. | |
| 2. Evaluations of the programme shall be carried out in a timely manner to feed into the decision-making process and improve the quality of implementation. | |
| 2. The Commission shall carry out an interim evaluation of the programme once sufficient information on its implementation becomes available, but no later than four years after the start of the programme implementation. | |
| 3. At the end of the implementation period, and no later than three years after the end of the period referred to in Article 1, the Commission shall carry out a final evaluation of the programme. | |
| 4. The Commission shall make the evaluations publicly available and communicate the conclusions of the interim and final evaluations to the European Parliament, to the Council, to the European Economic and Social Committee and to the Committee of the Regions, and may, upon request, engage in a structured dialogue with the European Parliament and the Council on those evaluations and their follow-up. |
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Amendment 265
Dirk Gotink
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| Article 12a | |
| Monitoring and evaluation | |
| 1. The Commission shall monitor the implementation of the Programme and collect the data necessary to assess its progress towards achieving the objectives set out in Article 3. | |
| 2. An interim evaluation shall be carried out no later than four years after the start of the Programme. The interim evaluation shall assess the Programme’s performance, including effectiveness, efficiency, coherence, relevance, synergies contribution to the completion of single market and Union added value. | |
| 3. A final evaluation shall be carried out at the end of the Programme and no later than four years after the period referred to in Article 1. The final evaluation shall assess the overall performance and impact of the Programme. | |
| 4. The Commission shall submit the interim and final evaluation reports, together with its conclusions, to the European Parliament and the Council. |
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