Activities of Luke Ming FLANAGAN related to 2020/2126(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
MFF 2021-2027: fight against oligarch structures, protection of EU funds from fraud and conflict of interest (debate)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on MFF 2021-2027: fight against oligarch structures, protection of EU funds from fraud and conflict of interest
Amendments (13)
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Adds that in the current EU political context, the term ‘oligarchy’ is being used as a way of pointing out the influence of the wealthy and powerful in politics and government, an influence that is typically used to benefit the few at the expense of the many; considers worryingly the increase of oligarch structures within the Union, where a small group of politically influential, wealthy people control the states;
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Is concerned that oligarchs systems are often connected to widespread corruption, a tight control over media and a judiciary system with is not independent from the oligarchs themselves;
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Reminds that the Parliament position on corruption is that it not only seriously harms the Union’s financial interest, but also poses a threat to democracy, fundamental rights and the rule of law; is worried of the detrimental impact of corruption for the trust of citizens in the institutions;
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that promoting competitioneffective anti- corruption policies and bodies, promoting competition, independent media and judiciary, enhancing transparency and assuring functional implementation of public procurement rules and free access to markets is fundamental to prevent oligarchs from seizing control of the economy and financial market, which would result in them self-reinforcing;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Highlights that new challenges in the fight against fraud are emerging and to cope with these new risks it is necessary to provide a more efficient collection of data, to improve transparency and to set up strong and coherent anti-fraud polices;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Calls on the Commission to step up its efforts in this direction and in reinforcing its cooperation with the Member States;
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3 a (new)
Subheading 3 a (new)
Additional risks
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3 b (new)
Subheading 3 b (new)
COVID-19
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Reminds that 2020 has been unprecedented due to the COVID outbreak; in terms of the protection of financial interests, it posed new risks both on the revenue and expenditure side;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Underlines that these risks are not only related to 2020 but will go beyond for several years; invites the Member States and the Commission to step up its efforts and cooperation in this domain;
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3 c (new)
Subheading 3 c (new)
Organised crime
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 c (new)
Paragraph 15 c (new)
15c. Highlights the increasing involvement of organised crime, including of mafia-type, in cross-border activities and sectors affecting the EU’s financial interests; regrets that many Member States do not have specific laws to combat mafia-type organised crime and calls on the Commission to address these differences between the Member States and to consider new harmonising measures;
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Reminds of the Initiative legislative report on "Digitalisation of the European reporting, monitoring and audit" and its valuable legislative proposals to improve the monitoring of EU funds, in view of the creation of a standardised Union-wide interoperable digital system for Member States‘ implementing authorities to report about the beneficiaries of CAP and structural and cohesion funds;