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Access of competent authorities to centralised bank account registries through the single access point

TA-9-2024-0301 · P9_TA(2024)0301 · PE734.352

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Parliament adopted its first-reading position on a directive amending Directive (EU) 2019/1153, so that competent authorities can reach centralised bank account registries through the interconnection system. The amended text also lays down technical measures to make transaction records easier to use. Parliament asks the Commission to bring the matter back to it if the proposal is replaced or substantially amended.

Key points

  1. Parliament adopts its position at first reading on the proposed directive amending Directive (EU) 2019/1153.
  2. The amended directive concerns access by competent authorities to centralised bank account registries through the interconnection system.
  3. It also sets out technical measures to facilitate the use of transaction records.
  4. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal.

Who is affected

  • Competent authorities, which would gain access to centralised bank account registries through the interconnection system.

Legal basis: Article 294(2) and Article 87(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.