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9 Amendments of Sabrina PIGNEDOLI related to 2020/2246(INI)

Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses the seriousness of the current situation concerning fraud involving the failure to pay VAT, in particular so-called carousel fraud; calls on all Member States to participate in all EUROFISC’s fields of activity so as to facilitate the exchange of information to help combat fraud;
2021/05/28
Committee: CONT
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Points out that complete transparency in accounting for expenditure is essential, especially as regards infrastructure works financed directly through EU funds or financial instruments; calls on the Commission to provide for EU citizens to have full access to information on co-financed projects;
2021/05/28
Committee: CONT
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Stresses the need for complete transparency in accounting for the transfers and loans provided for under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) and calls on the Commission to provide for the European Parliament to have full access to information;
2021/05/28
Committee: CONT
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
28. Welcomes to the adoption of Directive (EU) 2019/1937 (‘the Whistleblowing Directive’) noting the deadline for transposition on 17 December 2021; highlights the importance of independent media and investigative journalists; calls on the Commission to provide for proper legal protection in keeping with that introduced for whistle- blowers and reiterates the need to protect them including through anti-slapp SLAPP legislation;
2021/05/28
Committee: CONT
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Considers it advisable for Member States to cooperate more closely with regard to exchanges of information, in order both to improve data collection and enhance the effectiveness of controls;
2021/05/28
Committee: CONT
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
34. Recalls the need for a more incisive and effective response and coordination at both Union and national level in the fight against corruption and organised crime, including mafia-style crime, with particular focus on transnational and cross- border aspects, in order to tackle, also through the use of Artificial Intelligence tools, fraudsters’ constant ability to adapt to new technologies and scenarios;
2021/05/28
Committee: CONT
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34a. Points out that many Member States do not have specific laws against organised, mafia-style crime, while its involvement in cross-border activities and sectors affecting the EU’s financial interests is constantly growing;
2021/05/28
Committee: CONT
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
35. Recalls the importance of supporting and strengthening cooperation among the EU institutions, the EPPO, OLAF, the EU agencies, in particular Europol and Eurojust, and national authorities, in order to detect and tackle fraud and corruption more effectively, avoiding overlapping of roles and promoting the exchange of information; reiterates its call to ensure adequate resources for the EPPO, OLAF and relevant EU agencies in this regard;
2021/05/28
Committee: CONT
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 a (new)
38a. Expresses concern regarding checks relating to financial instruments managed by intermediaries and weaknesses revealed in verification of beneficiaries’ registered offices; reiterates the need to make the disbursement of direct and indirect funds conditional on the disclosure of information on beneficial ownership by the beneficiaries and financial intermediaries involved in financing operations;
2021/05/28
Committee: CONT