Activities of Isabel GARCÍA MUÑOZ related to 2023/0135(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on combating corruption, replacing Council Framework Decision 2003/568/JHA and the Convention on the fight against corruption involving officials of the European Communities or officials of Member States of the European Union and amending Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council
Amendments (10)
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
1. ‘prevention of corruption’ refers to the detection and elimination of the causes of and conditions for corruption, through development and implementation of a system of appropriate measures and necessary tools, as well as deterrence against corruption-related acts.
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b a (new)
(ba) any other person assigned and exercising a public service function in relation with the implementation of the EU budget.
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
6a. 'conflict of interests' exists where the impartial and objective exercise of the functions of any person as referred to in this article is compromised for reasons involving family, emotional life, political or national affinity, economic interest or any other direct or indirect personal interest.
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph -1 (new)
Article 3 – paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Member States shall take measures to create a strong public service culture based on independence, integrity, transparency and accountability, including the provision of fair remuneration, adequate support and anti- corruption training and tools for public officials.
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall take measures to ensure the highest degree of integrity, transparency and accountability in public administration and public decision-making with a view to prevent corruption, in particular through the development of national anti-corruption strategies in consultation with the relevant specialised bodies referred to in Article 4.
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall take measures to ensure that key preventive tools such as an open access to information of public interest, effective rules for the disclosure and management of conflicts of interests in the public sector, effective rules for the disclosure and verification of assets of public officials and effective rules regulating the interaction between the private and the public sector, particularly revolving doors and interest representation, are in place.
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States shall take the appropriate measures to set up clear internal and external reporting channels that can guarantee confidentiality for whistle-blowers in both public and private sectors to protect the EU financial interests.
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Member States shall take all necessary measures to digitalise all aspects of corruption prevention covered by this article, as well as to create a more unified and interoperable information system at the EU level.
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 6
Article 3 – paragraph 6
6. Where appropriate, Member States shall take measures to promote the participation of civil society, non- governmental organizations and community-based organizations in anti- corruption activities.
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 24 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The entities referred to in the first paragraph will make all necessary efforts to carry out joint actions and to contribute to the design and implementation of EU sectoral policies and spending programmes, as well as in the external action and enlargement process, with a view to building a common anti- corruption culture based on an EU-wide approach.