6 Amendments of Konstantinos POUPAKIS related to 2011/2083(INI)
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that the mission and image of customs should be redefined and given additional stimulus to reflect customs realities; considers that allocation of appropriate financial resources for customs-related procedures and processes, including the development of computer systems, is essential in achieving this aim; calls on the Commission to revamp its strategy on customs;
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that customs controls should primarily target high-risk consignments, whereas low-risk consignments should be speedily released for free circulation; emphasises in that regard the crucial role of risk management techniques and strongly supports the introduction and further modernisation of electronic customs clearance systems; considers that effective risk management is dependent upon collection of high-quality information, the time taken for this purpose and its proper assessment;
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Recognises that the postponement of the application of the MCC is appropriate; suggests, however, that the Commission explore possibilities of introducing gradual application of certain provisions of the MCC as soon as feasibleurges the Commission, however, in cooperation with the Member States and in view of the difficulties and problems of the Member States in developing computer systems, to draw up a study seeking to establish when the MCC can be fully implemented;
Amendment 53 #
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 about slow developments in the process of simplification of VAT rules, and problems arising in the collection of VAT and excise duties, all of which isare crucial for a truly centralised clearance system;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Considers that customs clearance has to be streamlined by involving all the relevant authorities as early in the process as possible; therefore strongly supports coordinated border management and the single window principle, accompanied by the necessary legal basis;
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to explore possibilities of establishing a European Customs Agency, exclusively dealing with customs issues and central coordination, in order to improve the functioning of the Customs Union; calls on the Commission to address this issue when considering the follow-up to the Customs 2013 programme;