Activities of Tomáš ZDECHOVSKÝ related to 2018/0194(COD)
Shadow reports (1)
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 establishing an exchange, assistance and training programme for the protection of the euro against counterfeiting for the period 2021-2027 (the ‘Pericles IV’ programme), and repealing Regulation (EU) No 331/2014
Amendments (7)
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In the Communication to the European Parliament and to the Council on the mid-term evaluation of the Pericles 2020 Programme and its ex ante evaluation in the form of a Staff Working Document accompanying its proposal (COM(2018)0369), the Commission came to the conclusion that the continuation of the Pericles 2020 programme beyond 2020 should be supported, given its EU added value, its long-term impact and the sustainability of its actions.
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Therefore a new Programme for the period 2021-2027 (the ‘Pericles IV programme’) should be adopted. It should be ensured that the Pericles IV programme is consistent with, and complementary to, other relevant programmes and actions. The Commission should therefore carry out all the necessary consultations with regard to evaluating needs for the protection of the euro with the principal parties involved, in particular the competent national authorities designated by the Member States, the European Central Bank and Europol, within the committee referred to in Regulation (EC) No 1338/2001, particularly as regards exchanges, assistance and training, for the purpose of the application of the Pericles IV programme. Moreover, the Commission should draw on the vast experience of the European Central Bank in relation to the conduct of training and the provision of information on counterfeit euro banknotes when implementing the programme.
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
To prevent and combat counterfeiting and related fraud, thus enhancingpreserving the integrity of the euro banknotes and coins, which enhances trust in the currency, reinforces the competitiveness of the Union’s economy and securinges the sustainability of public finances.
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. The Programme shall be implemented by the Commission in cooperation with the Member States, through regular consultations at different stages of the implementation of the Programme, taking into accountwhilst ensuring consistency and avoiding unnecessary duplication with relevant measures undertaken by other competent entities, in particular the European Central Bank and Europol.
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex I – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The Programme will be monitored closely on the basis of a set of indicators intended twith a view to minimising administrative burdens and costs. To measure the extent to which the general and specific objectives of the Programme have been achieved and with a view to minimising administrative burdens and costs. To that end, data will be collected as regards the following set of key indicators:
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) Number of operations leading to the detection of counterfeit euros or the dismantling of illegal workshops involving competent national authorities from more than one Member State.