5 Amendments of Lucy ANDERSON related to 2018/2109(INI)
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the necessary balance that customs authorities must strike between the facilitation of legitimate trade and their customs controls designed to protect the security of the Union and its citizens as well as its financial and commercial interests, and emphasising in this respect the key role played by the status of authorised economic operator
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas particular attention should be paid to the standardisation of customs information and processes;
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that a fully functional Customs Union is essential to guarantee the credibility and strength of the EU when negotiating trade agreements; Emphasises that an efficient EU Customs Union should facilitate trade and reduce administrative burdens for legitimate traders, as well as ensure effective controls, inter alia by fostering cooperation between European and third countries’ customs authorities;
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Notes that current divergent level and quality of controls, customs procedures and sanction policies, at EU points of entry into the Customs Union, often results in distortion of trade flows, feeding the problem of ‘forum shopping’ and putting at risk the integrity of the Single Market; in that context, strongly requests that the Commission and the Member States address this issue;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission to report regularly and transparently on the conduct of the multiannual strategic work plan so as not to repeat the mistakes of the previous programming and to avoid asking for a further extension of the transition period at a moment’s notice;