9 Amendments of Olle SCHMIDT related to 2011/0314A(COD)
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The programme activities, i.e. the European Information Systems, the joint actions for customs officials and the common training initiatives, are expected to contribute to the realisation of the Europe 2020 Strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. In providing a framework for activities which strive for more efficient and modernised customs authorities, strengthen the competitiveness of businesses, promote employment and contribute to the protection of the Union's financial and economic interests, the programme will actively strengthen the functioning of the customs union.
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) To support the process of accession and association by third countries, the programme should be open for the participation of acceding and candidate countries as well as potential candidates and partner countries of the European Neighbourhood Policy if certain conditions are fulfilled. Considering the increasing interconnectivity of the world economy, the programme continues to provide the possibility to involve external experts, such as officials of third countries, representatives of international organisations or economic operators in certain activities, such as collection of intelligence on fraud and irregularities. The setting up of EEAS under the authority of the High Representative Vice-President (HRVP) may facilitate policy coordination and coherence in an area which is a relevant component of EU external strategies and actions, both on bilateral and multilateral basis.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The programme objectives take into account the problems and challenges identified for customs in the next decade. The programme should continue to play a role in vital areas like the coherent implementation of the modernised Union customs and related law. Moreover, the focus of the programme will be on protecting the financial and economic interests of the Union, safeguarding safety and security, trade facilitation through simplifications for compliant business, among others through collaborative efforts to fight fraud and increasing the administrative capacity of customs authorities.
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Human competency building is vital and should be carried out in the form of common training should also be realised through the programme. Customs officials need to build up and update their knowledge and skills required to serve the needs of the Union. The programme should be essential to strengthen the human capacities through enhanced training support that targets customs officials as well as economic operators. To this end, the current common training approach of the Union which was mainly based on central eLearning development should develop into a multi-facetted training support programme for the Union.
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) Cooperation on intelligent risk assessment is vital to allow compliant and trustable business to have maximum benefit from the simplifications of the e- administration of customs, and allows irregularities to be targeted.
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 b (new)
Recital 12 b (new)
(12b) Illegal transport of goods is a serious problem in the Union and does not only affect the Union financial interests but does also pose a substantial risk for consumers and citizens.
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the programme shall be to strengthen the internal market through an efficient and effective modernisation of the customs union.
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) to strengthen the competitiveness of European businesses through the facilitation of legitimate trade, the reduction of compliance costs and administrative burden through real simplifications for compliant and trustworthy operators, and the protection against unfair competition,
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) to fight fraud and to enhance competitiveness, safety and security by enhancing cooperation with Union authorities such as OLAF, international organisations, third countries, other governmental authorities, economic operators and their organisations.