Activities of Agustín DÍAZ DE MERA GARCÍA CONSUEGRA related to 2013/0091(COD)
Plenary speeches (2)
European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation and Training (Europol) (debate)
European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation and Training (Europol) (debate)
Reports (2)
RECOMMENDATION FOR SECOND READING on the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) and replacing and repealing Council Decisions 2009/371/JHA, 2009/934/JHA, 2009/935/JHA, 2009/936/JHA and 2009/968/JHA PDF (444 KB) DOC (90 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation and Training (Europol) and repealing Decisions 2009/371/JHA and 2005/681/JHA PDF (866 KB) DOC (925 KB)
Amendments (13)
Amendment 7 #
Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 1d (new)
Paragraph 1d (new)
1d. In order to allow the budgetary authority to determine allocations for both law enforcement and training separately, points outthat there shall be dedicated budget lines for both tasks regardless of the result of the legislative agreement between the European Parliament and the Council;
Amendment 8 #
Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 1e (new)
Paragraph 1e (new)
1e. Requests the Commission to reflect in its financial statement the new tasks of Europol, in particular the European Cybercrime Centre (EC3), in line with Paragraph 42 of the Joint Statement of the European Parliament, the Council of the EU, and the European Commission of 19 July 2012 on decentralised agencies1; _____________ 1 http://register.consilium.europa.eu/pdf/en/ 12/st11/st11450.en12.pdf
Amendment 9 #
Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 1f (new)
Paragraph 1f (new)
1f. Stresses that the expected savings of a merger might be jeopardised by high set up costs and an integration of CEPOL in Europol could lead to inefficiencies in training-related matters;
Amendment 11 #
5. The expenditure of Europol shall include staff remuneration, administrative and infrastructure expenses, and operating costs. Operational expenditure for activities related to the Law Enforcement Training Scheme under this Regulation shall be dealt with separately and shall have separate budgetary and accounting reporting.
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) Data protection rules at Europol should be strengthened and aligned with other relevant data protection instruments applicable to processing of personal data in the area of police cooperation in the European Union. While Decision 2009/371/JHA provides for a robust data protection regime for Europol, it should be further elaborated to align Europol with the requirements of the Lisbon Treaty, reflect the growing role of Europol, improve the rights of data subjects and further enhance the trust between Member States and Europol which is necessary for a successful exchange of information. Data protection rules at Europol should be strengthened and draw on the principles underpinning Regulation (EC) No 45/200132 to ensure a high level of protection of individuals with regard to processing of personal data. As Declaration 21 attached to the Treaty recognizacknowledges, the specificity of personal data processing in the law enforcement context, the data protection rules of Europol should be autonomous nature of the processing of personal data the law enforcement context proves necessary that specific rules on the protection of personal data and the free movement of such data are established for Europol based on Article 16 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and aligned with other relevant data protection instruments applicable in the area of police cooperation in the Union, in particular Convention No. 10833 and its Additional Protocol of 8 November 2001 and Recommendation No R(87) of the Council of Europe34 and Council Framework Decision 2008/977/JHA on the protection of personal data processed in the framework of police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters35 [to be replaced by the relevant Directive in force at the moment of adoption].
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32 a (new)
Recital 32 a (new)
(32a) Transparency is a crucial part of data protection since it enables other data protection principles and rights to be exercised. To enhance transparency, Europol should have transparent data protection policies including the means available for the exercise of the rights of data subjects that it should make easily publicly available, as well as publish a list of the international and cooperation agreements it has with third countries, Union bodies and international organisations.
Amendment 356 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 24 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Europol may temporarily process data for the purpose of determining whether such data are relevant to its tasks and for what purpose referred to under paragraph 1. The Management Board, acting on a proposal from the Director and after consulting the European Data Protection Supervisor, shall determine the conditions relating to the processing of such data, in particular with respect to access to and the use of the data, as well as time limits for the storage and deletion of the data that may not exceed six months, having due regard to the principles referred to in Article 34.
Amendment 441 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In so far as necessary for Europol to perform its tasks, Europol may process personal data originating from private parties and may receive such data directly if the national law applicable to the private party in question provides for the direct transfer of such data to the law enforcement authorities. In such cases, Europol shall immediately forward all the information, in particular personal data, to the National Units concerned. Where the applicable national law makes no provision for a direct transfer of this kind, personal data may be received only on condition that they are received via:
Amendment 455 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date; every reasonable step must be taken to ensure that personal data that are inaccurate, having regard to the purposes for which they are processed, are erased or rectified without delay;
Amendment 626 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph -1 (new)
Article 53 – paragraph -1 (new)
(-1) The Parliamentary Scrutiny Unit The mechanism for the control of Europol's activities by the European Parliament, together with national Parliaments, shall take the form of a small specialised structure - the Parliamentary Scrutiny Unit - comprising of the Members of the competent committee of the European Parliament and of one representative of the relevant competent committee of the national parliament of each of the Member States.
Amendment 627 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph -1 a (new)
Article 53 – paragraph -1 a (new)
(-1a) This Parliamentary Scrutiny Unit shall always sit at the seat of the European Parliament, and shall be convened by the Chair of the European Parliament's competent committee. It shall be co-chaired by the Chair of the competent committee of the European Parliament and the representative from the national Parliament of the Member State holding the rotating Council Presidency.
Amendment 633 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 – paragraph 2
Article 54 – paragraph 2
2. Access to European Union Classified Information and sensitive non-classified information shall be in compliance with the basic principles and minimum standards as referred to in Article 69. Trules governing the treatment of confidential information by the European Parliament. Further details shallmay be governed by a working arrangement concluded between Europol and the European Parliament.
Amendment 635 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 55 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The appointing authority shall make full use of the possibilities given by the Staff Regulation and provide specialised staff such as IT-experts with a higher function group and grade according to their qualification to fulfil the tasks of the Agency pursuant to Article 4 in an ideal manner.