On the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 as regards the revision of the suspension mechanism
LIBE-PR-759070
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs · Rapporteur: Matjaž Nemec
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The draft report proposes amendments to the Commission's proposal to revise the visa suspension mechanism, adding grounds for suspension related to the EU's external relations, including human rights and fundamental freedoms.¶¶¶ It also requires the Commission to monitor compliance with these requirements and report annually to Parliament and the Council.¶¶
Committee position. The rapporteur proposes to amend the Commission's proposal by adding new suspension grounds related to external relations and human rights, and by strengthening monitoring and reporting obligations.¶¶¶
Key points
- Adds grounds for suspension based on non-compliance with specific requirements in the EU's external relations, including human rights and fundamental freedoms.¶¶
- Lists specific triggers: breach of agreements, serious breaches of international law, hostile acts, human rights violations (including criminalisation of abortion and LGBTQ+ persons, death penalty), and non-compliance with EU sanctions.¶
- Deletes the ground of hybrid threats, considering it covered under external relations grounds.¶¶
- Requires the Commission to monitor continuous compliance with the specific requirements and grounds for suspension for all visa-exempt countries.¶
- Requires the Commission to report annually to Parliament and the Council on monitoring, focusing on countries no longer complying with requirements.¶