8 Amendments of Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ related to 2018/0186(CNS)
Amendment 1 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Since the loss of a passport or travel documents can cause significant distress to citizens in third countries, it is necessary to establish a simplified procedure for cooperation and coordination between the assisting Member State and the unrepresented citizen’s Member State of nationality. At the same time, it is necessary to maintain sufficient flexibility in exceptional cases. In crisis situations, the assisting Member State should be able tohave the prerogative of issueing EU ETDs without prior consultation of the Member State of nationality. In order to ensure the effectiveness of this directive, crisis situations need to be comprehensively enumerated. In these situations, the assisting Member State shouldare obliged to notify the Member State of nationality as soon as possible of the assistance granted on its behalf to ensure that the Member State of nationality is adequately informed and obtain effective collaboration.
Amendment 2 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) For security reasons, recipients of EU ETDs shouldare obliged to return them once they have returned home safely. Moreover, a copy of each EU ETD issued shouldmust be stored at the issuing authority of the assisting Member State and another copy shouldmust be sent to the applicant’s Member State of nationality. The returned EU ETDs and stored copies shouldmust be destroyed after a cpertain periodiod of three years.
Amendment 3 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Unrepresented citizens should be able to apply for an EU ETD at the embassy or consulate of any Member State. As provided for by Article 7(2) of Directive (EU) 2015/637, Member States may conclude practical arrangements for the purpose of sharing responsibilities for providing EU ETDs to unrepresented citizens. Member States that receive EU ETD applications should assess, on a case by case basis, whether it is appropriate to issue the EU ETD or if the case should be transferred to the embassy or consulate which is designated as competent under the terms of any arrangement already in place. In order to decide on whether to issue EU ETDs, it is imperative to establish a concise and comprehensive set of criteria to be met by unrepresented applicants.
Amendment 4 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In line with its purpose as a single- journey document, the EU ETD shouldmust be valid for the period required to make that journey. In view of the possibilities and speed of modern-day travel, the validity of an EU ETD should, savmust be 15 calendar days, while in exceptional circumstances, not exceed 15 calendar dayit may be extended for the requested period but no more than 30 days. Applicants must, in such cases, provide evidence of exceptional circumstances.
Amendment 5 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) To ensure that the information on additional technical specifications is not made available to more persons than necessary, each Member State shouldmust designate one body having responsibility for printing the uniform EU ETD and for the management and destruction of information. Member States should be able to change the body, if necessary. For security reasons, each Member State should communicate the name of the competent body to the Commission and the other Member States.
Amendment 6 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) In order to increase the acceptance of EU ETDs, Union delegations in third countries shouldmust notify to the relevant authorities of third countries the uniform EU ETD format and any subsequent modifications to ensure recognition thereof by third countries and promote its use.
Amendment 9 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council25 applies to the processing of personal data carried out by Member States when implementing this Directive. The EU ETD system requires the processing of the personal data necessary for the purpose of verifying the identity of the applicant, printing the EU ETD sticker and facilitating travel of the data subject concerned. It is necessary to further specify safeguards applicable to the personal data processed, such as the maximum retention period of personal data collected and the body authorised to hold and make use of this data. A maximum retention period of three years is necessary to prevent possible abuses. The erasure of personal data of applicants shouldmust not affect Member States’ abilities to monitor the application of this Directive. _________________ 25 Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) (OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 1).
Amendment 10 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) This Directive aims to promote consular protection as guaranteed by Article 46 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. It respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the Charter, including the right to respect for private and family life and the right to the protection of personal data. This Directive shouldmust be interpreted and applied in accordance with those rights and principles.