Activities of Matteo SALVINI related to 2011/2083(INI)
Reports (1)
REPORT on modernisation of customs PDF (254 KB) DOC (171 KB)
Amendments (23)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
- having regard to Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 339/935, __________________ 5 OJ L 218, 13.08.2008, p. 30.
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16 a (new)
Citation 16 a (new)
- having regard to the Report from the Commission entitled 'Midterm evaluation of the Customs 2013 programme' (COM(2011)0537 final),
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas customs, being conveniently located at the border, can efficiently contribute to ensuring that only safe goods enter the EU;
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas customs still play an important role in safeguarding EU's financial interests even though the role of collection of the customs duties has been declining over the past years;
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
Bc. whereas latest air cargo security incidents prove that the focus on security is appropriate and customs administrations have to remain vigilant to the terrorism threats;
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B d (new)
Recital B d (new)
Bd. whereas the importation into the EU of counterfeit and pirated goods leads to a loss in revenue and violates intellectual property rights; whereas counterfeit products can pose serious risks to the safety and health of the European consumers;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Considers that as customs are entrusted with more and more responsibilities the Member States should match these with adequate resources;
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Is concerned that different national interpretations of the EU customs legislation create red tape for business with a consequential negative impact on the European competitiveness and weakens the EU’s ability to administer an efficient risk based approach to compliance; therefore calls on the Member States to fully commit to the process of modernisation of customs and especially to the uniform application of EU customs legislation; moreover insists that the Commission without delay takes all necessary actions to ensure a seamless and harmonised application of the EU customs legislation throughout the EU.
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 d (new)
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2d. Calls on the Commission to provide by June 2012 a report to the European Parliament on the current status of compliance by the Member States with the EU customs legislation including an action plan to address any shortcomings identified; considers that the industry should be consulted by the Commission when performing this task;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Recognises that the postponement of the application of the MCC is appropriate; suggests, however, and considers that 2016 could be a suitable new deadline; moreover suggests that the Commission explore possibilities of introducing gradual application of certain provisions of the MCC as soon as feasible;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Member States to fully commit themselves to this concept, as only truly harmonised customs rules, information exchange systems and data formats can ensure the successful implementation of the centralised clearance concept; is concerned aboutregrets the slow developments in the process of simplification of VAT and excise rules, which is crucial for a truly centralised clearance system;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to consider additional benefits that could be granted to traders holding AEO certificates, e.g. relief for AEO’s from lodging of a security of customs debt as a rule and facilitation in payment of customs duties and VAT;
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution
Heading 3, subheading 3 a (new)
Heading 3, subheading 3 a (new)
Other specific issues
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 e (new)
Paragraph 16 e (new)
16e. Calls for the maintaining of procedural simplifications relating to oral customs declarations for consignments worth fewer than a specific threshold, as cancellation of the existing exemption would lead to additional burdens for businesses as well as customs authorities;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 g (new)
Paragraph 16 g (new)
16g. Calls for the maintaining of the existing provisions concerning the sale for export and the inclusion of certain royalties and license fees in the customs value, as considers that unwarranted changes to these provisions will result in a higher customs value, which subsequently will result in a higher tax burden;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Encouragexpects strong cooperation between customs administrations and market surveillance authorities to intercept unsafe and/or non-compliant products at the border prior to their release for free circulation throughout the EU;
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. WelcomNotes the recent Commission proposal for a draft regulation concerning customs enforcement of intellectual property rights, as itnd firmly believes that customs can effectively contribute to the protection of intellectual property rights;
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Believes that engagement between customs and business is of the utmost importance and should be based on the principles of transparency, consistency, coherence and predictability and considers that both parties should acknowledge and respect the needs, realities and expectations of the other and combine their knowledge, expertise in their respective fields and wide-ranging talents in order to achieve optimal performance and outcomes;
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Considers that all Member States should have formal mechanisms in place for transparent dialogue between customs and the private sector; calls on customs and the private sector to identify best practices for cooperation and promote those as well as encourages both parties to undertake assessment of the cooperation and develop necessary evaluation tools in order to identify problems and offer possible solutions;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Suggests that the trade sector in the EU establish a true organisation, where SMEs be appropriately represented, that could speak with one voice, express common views and produce common positions;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Is of the opinion that skills, knowledge and experience of the customs professionals should be in constant development and improvement as these are prerequisite for high quality customs procedures; supports the Member States and the Commission in their work in promoting regular training of customs officials;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 b (new)
Paragraph 29 b (new)
29b. Emphasises that research is of particular importance when considering legislative initiatives; welcomes and strongly supports the work carried out by universities and research centres across the EU contributing to academic development of customs officials; encourages the Member States to ensure that relevant academic programmes are available to promote the excellence of the customs profession;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Believes that the follow-up to the Customs 2013 programme should in particular support a uniform implementation of the EU customs legislation as well as support a balanced approach to contributing to European competitiveness while at the same time guaranteeing safety and security.