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Amending Directive 2005/35/EC on ship-source pollution and on the introduction of penalties for infringements

TA-9-2024-0202 · P9_TA(2024)0202 · PE752.749

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Parliament's position at first reading on a directive amending Directive 2005/35/EC on ship-source pollution and penalties for infringements. It sets out the amended rules on administrative penalties for pollution offences, and corresponds to the final act, Directive (EU) 2024/3101.

Key points

  1. Parliament adopts its first-reading position on the proposal to amend Directive 2005/35/EC on ship-source pollution and penalties for pollution offences.
  2. The amended directive concerns ship-source pollution and the introduction of administrative penalties for infringements.
  3. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the Commission replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal.
  4. As an agreement was reached between Parliament and the Council, Parliament's position corresponds to the final legislative act, Directive (EU) 2024/3101.

Who is affected

  • Ships and operators covered by Directive 2005/35/EC, who face administrative penalties for pollution infringements.

Legal basis: Article 294(2) and Article 100(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.