7 Amendments of Victor NEGRESCU related to 2023/0135(COD)
Amendment 12 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Corruption remains a significant problem at the Union level, threatening the stability and security of societies, including by enabling organised and other serious crime. Corruption undermines democratic institutions and universal values on which the Union is founded, particularly the rule of law, democracy, equality and the protection of fundamental rights. It jeopardises development, prosperity and the sustainability and inclusiveness of our economies. In order to effectively prevent and combat corruption, a comprehensive, systemic and multidisciplinary approach is required. The purpose of this Directive is to tackle corruption by means of criminal law, allowing for better cross-border cooperation between competent authorities.
Amendment 13 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) Transparent and liable institutions represent the bedrock of political systems that serve citizens; whereas corruption and fraud represent a constant danger to the integrity of public decision making.
Amendment 14 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The existing legal framework should be updated and strengthened to facilitate an effective fight against corruption across the Union. This Directive aims to criminalise corruption offences when committed intentionally. Intention and knowledge may be inferred from objective and factual circumstances. As this Directive provides for minimum rules, Member States remain free to adopt or maintain more stringent criminal law rules for corruption offences. In this sense, the Directive should take into consideration the specificities of each Member State and provide the necessary flexibility; at the same time, all Member States must be treated in a correct manner.
Amendment 15 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) Stresses that prevention and communication are key to combat corruption and fraud, and that the European Commission should support Member States in implementing effective measures in this sense.
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) Reiterates that within the European Commission there must be a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, which should be properly communicated in the context of the European elections, to increase the voter turnout and citizens’ trust in public institutions.
Amendment 18 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) It is necessary to strengthen the legal framework to combat bribery, grand corruption and to provide law enforcement and prosecution with the necessary tools. In bribery of public officials, there are two sides to distinguish. Active bribery exists when a person promises, offers or gives an advantage of any kind to influence a public official. Passive bribery exists when the public official requests or receives such advantages in order to act or to refrain from acting in a certain way. This Directive should also set minimum rules on bribery and other forms of corruption in the private sector, where the immediate victims include companies that are impacted unfairly and where free competition is diminished by each bribe offered or accepted.
Amendment 19 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In order to ensure that public officials do not intentionally use funds for purposes other than they were intended, it is necessary to lay down rules on the offence of misappropriation by public officials of property whose management is entrusted to them. In order to take a comprehensive approach to the fight against corruption, this Directive should also cover misappropriation in the private sector. In order for misappropriation to be criminal, it should lead to an advantage for the public official or a third party. In this sense, attention should also be given to grand corruption.