Activities of Iris HOFFMANN related to 2018/0258(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing, as part of the Integrated Border Management Fund, the instrument for financial support for customs control equipment.
Amendments (9)
Amendment 13 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1 a) The Customs Union is a cornerstone of the European Union as one of the largest trading blocks in the world, and is essential for the proper functioning of the single market for the benefit of both EU businesses and citizens. In its resolution of 14 March 2018, the European Parliament expressed particular concern regarding customs fraud, which has created a significant loss of income for the Union's budget. The European Parliament reiterated that a stronger and a more ambitious Europe can only be achieved if it is provided with reinforced financial means and called, therefore, for providing continuous support to existing policies, for increasing resources to the Union’ flagship programmes, and for additional responsibilities to be matched with additional financial means.
Amendment 14 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 b (new)
Recital 1 b (new)
(1 b) The reference amount specified in the present legislative proposal constitutes only an indication to the legislative authority and cannot be fixed until agreement is reached on the regulation on the Multiannual Financial Framework.
Amendment 15 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) To ensure regular monitoring and reporting, a proper framework for monitoring the results achieved by the Instrument and actions under it should be put in place. Such monitoring and reporting should be based on qualitative and quantitative indicators measuring the effects of the actions under the Instrument. Reporting requirements should include some information on customs control equipment beyond a certain cost threshold.
Amendment 16 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26 a (new)
Recital 26 a (new)
(26 a) According to the European Parliament resolutions of 14 March and 30 May 2018 on the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework, the present proposal should contribute to the EU commitment to be a frontrunner in implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26 b (new)
Recital 26 b (new)
(26 b) The elimination of discrimination is vital to fulfil the EU’s commitments towards an inclusive Europe; when implementing the present regulation gender mainstreaming and gender equality should therefore be considered.
Amendment 18 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26 c (new)
Recital 26 c (new)
(26 c) Following the Paris Agreement, climate-related horizontal spending should be significantly increased in comparison with the current MFF and reach 30 % as soon as possible and at the latest by 2027.
Amendment 19 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26 d (new)
Recital 26 d (new)
(26 d) Reflecting the urgency of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and to be a frontrunner in implementing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals including gender equality, this Fund will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 30% of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the Fund's preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes.
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. The interim evaluation of the Instrument shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about the implementation of the Instrument, but no later than fourtwo years after the start of the implementation of the Instrument.
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
3. At the end of the implementation of the Instrument, but no later than fourtwo years after the end of the period specified in Article 1, a final evaluation of the Instrument shall be carried out by the Commission.