Activities of Xabier BENITO ZILUAGA related to 2016/0357(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) and amending Regulations (EU) No 515/2014, (EU) 2016/399, (EU) 2016/794 and (EU) 2016/1624
Amendments (8)
Amendment 13 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Processing of personal data within the ETIAS Information System by any user shall not result in discrimination against third country nationals on the grounds of sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. It shall fully respect human dignity and integrity. Particular attention shall be paid to children, the elderly and persons with a disabilfunctional diversity.
Amendment 14 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Given that different technologies may be used by different countries or citizens, and given the possibility of IT failure, a conventional system should also be established to allow applicants to submit their applications by post or to present them in person and have them physically processed in Member States' embassies and consulates.
Amendment 15 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. The public website and the mobile app for mobile devices shall be available in all the official languages of the Member States, and in versions suitable for use by persons with functional diversity.
Amendment 16 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – point d a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – point d a (new)
(da) if the applicant belongs to one of the categories of applicants referred to in points (b) to (f) of Article 16(2) for whom the travel authorisation fee is to be waived, to be selected from a predetermined list;in this case, the applicant shall include with their application any relevant documents needed to prove that their purpose of travel falls under one of the categories set out in points (b) to (f) of Article 16(2).
Amendment 18 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. A travel authorisation fee of EUR 5between EUR 5 and EUR 10 shall be paid by the applicant for each application, the precise amount being calculated according to the per capita income of each Member State of origin.
Amendment 19 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. The travel authorisation fee shall be waived for children undereighteen years. applicants belonging to one of the following categories: a) children aged under 18; d) representatives of non-profit organisations, aged under 30 and participating in seminars, conferences, or sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations;
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3
Article 16 – paragraph 3
3. The travel authorisation fee shall be charged in euro and shall be due when the application has been accepted.
Amendment 25 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 31 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The travel authorisation fee shall be repaid to the applicant if their application is rejected.