Activities of Johan NISSINEN related to 2022/0379(COD)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down measures for a high level of public sector interoperability across the Union (Interoperable Europe Act)
Amendments (22)
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) It is necessary to strengthen the development of cross-border interoperability of network and information systems which are used to provide or manage public services in the Union, to allow public administrations in the Union to cooperate and make public services function across borders. The existing informal cooperation should be replaced with a clearn legal framework to enable interoperability across different administrative levels and sectors and to ensurfacilitate seamless cross-border data flows for truly European digital services, while respecting the principle of subsidiarity. Public sector interoperability has an important impact on the right to free movement of goods and services laid down in the Treaties, as burdensome administrative procedures can create significant obstacles, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (‘SMEs’).
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) A high regulatory burden can act as a barrier to entry, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises, and can discourage innovation and investment, due to the time, effort, and financial resources required to comply with regulatory requirements and the impact of these requirements on economic growth, innovation, and competitiveness. Therefore this regulation takes into account any potential cumulative impact of EU regulations, administrative procedures, and compliance costs, with the aim to reduce the regulatory burden and instead to promote economic growth and development.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Member States and the Union have been working for more than two decades to support the modernisation of administrations through digital transformation and foster the deep interconnections needed for a truly European digital space. The communication from the Commission ‘2030 Digital Compass: the European way for the Digital Decade’ (COM(2021) 118) underlines the need to speed up the digitalisation of public services by 2030, including by ensuring interoperability across all levels of government and across public services. Furthermore, the COVID- 19 pandemic increased the speed of digitalisation, pushing public administrations to adapt to the online paradigm, including for cross-border digital public services, as well as for the smarter and greener use of technologies in accordance with the climate and energy targets set in the European Green Deal and the Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council36. This Regulation aims to significantly contribute to these Union goals by creating a structured cooperation framework on cross-border interoperability amongst Member States and the Commission to support the setup of digital public services. _________________ 36 Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 (‘European Climate Law’) (OJ L 243, 9.7.2021, p. 1).
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The new governance structure should have a legal mandate to drive the further development of the European Interoperability Framework and other common interoperability solutions, such as specifications and application, with the aim to reduce the complexity of the EIF framework and to increase the involvement of SMEs. Furthermore, this Regulation should establish a clear and easily recognisable label for some interoperability solutions. The creation of a vibrant community around open government technology solutions should be fostered.
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) It is in the interest of a coherent approach to public sector interoperability throughout the Union, of supporting the principle of good administration and, in particular increased transparency and accountablity, as well as the free movement of personal and non- personal data within the Union, to align the rules as far as possible for all public sectors that are controllers or providers of network and information systems used to facilitate or manage public services. This objective includes the Commission and other institutions, bodies and agencies of the Union, as well as public sector bodies in the Member States across all levels of administration: national, regional and local. Agencies are playing an important role in collecting regulatory reporting data from Member States. Therefore, the interoperability of this data - should also be in scope of this Regulation.
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Cross-border interoperability is not solely enabled via centralised Member State digital infrastructures, but also through a decentralised approach. This entails data exchange between local administrations in different Member States without necessarily going through national nodes. Therefore, it is necessary to develop common solutions across all administrative levels, particularly for specifications and applications. Needs for cross-border digital interactions are increasing, which requires solutions that can fulfil these needs. With this Regulation, the intention is to facilitate and encourage the exchange between all levels of administration, in order to promote more effective and efficient public services, reduce duplication and overlap, and ensure that citizens and businesses can access the services they need more easily.
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The interoperability assessment should evaluate the impacts of the planned action on cross-border interoperability of network and information system, for example, having regard to the origin, nature, particularity and scale of those impacts. In addition, it should take into account how efficiently and effectively resources are used, and measure if the benefits of interoperability outweigh the costs. The outcome of that assessment should be taken into account when determining the appropriate measures that need to be taken in order to set up or modify the network and information system.
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) When monitoring the coherence of the interoperability solutions and proposing measures to ensure their compatibility with existing solutions that share a common purpose, the Interoperable Europe Board should take into account the obsolescence of solutions, in order to ensure that resources are used efficiently and effectively, and that public services are able to adapt to changing needs and technologies.
Amendment 80 #
(24) All levels of government should cooperate with innovative organisations, be it companies or non-profit entities, in design, development and operation of public services. Supporting GovTech cooperation between public sector bodies and start-ups and innovative SMEs, or cooperation mainly involving civil society organisations (‘CivicTech’), is an effective means of supporting public sector innovation, flexibility and promoting use of interoperability tools across private and public sector partners. Supporting an open GovTech ecosystem in the Union that brings together public and private actors across borders and involves different levels of government should allow to develop innovative initiatives aimed at the design and deployment of GovTech interoperability solutions.
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation lays down measures to promote the cross-border interoperability of network and information systems which are used to provide or manage public services in the Union by establishing common rules and a framework for coordination on public sector interoperability, with the aim of fostering the development of interoperable trans-European digital public services infrastructure, in order to increase efficiency and accessibility as well as reducing costs of public administration.
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) a description of the intended operation and its impacts on the cross- border interoperability of one or several network and information systems concerned, including thean estimated costion of the complexity of the project as well as a cost- benefit-analysis for the adaptation of the network and information systems concerned;
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. a description of the level of potential risks of data breaches, cyber- attacks, and other security threats, due to increased exchange of information and data between different systems;
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. Where a Member State develops a national interoperability framework and other relevant national policies, strategies or guidelines, it shallmay take into account the EIF.
Amendment 140 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. In order to support the development of innovation measures, the Interoperable Europe Board may propose to set up a regulatory sandbox, with the aim to increase innovation, reduce regulatory burden as well as barriers, and ultimately improve the delivery of public services to citizens.
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Regulatory sandboxes shall provide a controlled environment for the development, testing and validation of innovative interoperability solutions supporting the cross-border interoperability of network and information systems which are used to provide or manage public services to be delivered or managed electronically for a limited period of time before putting them into service, with the aim to increase innovation, reduce regulatory burden as well as barriers, and ultimately improve the delivery of public services to citizens.
Amendment 157 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
(b) one representative designated by each of the following:
Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii
Amendment 161 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iii
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iii
Amendment 165 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The members of the Interoperable Europe Board shall make every effort to adopt decisions by consensus. In the event of a vote, the outcome of the vote shall be decided by simple a supermajority of two-third of the component members. The members who have voted against or abstained shall have the right to have a document summarising the reasons for their position annexed to the opinions, recommendations or reports.
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) support with technical expertise and advice on the implementation of national interoperability frameworks and other relevant national policies, strategies or guidelines;
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – point a a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – point a a (new)
(aa) complement and coordinate efforts in order to achieve a more effective and efficient use of resources;
Amendment 196 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) Measure possible achievements or shortcomings of the regulation with help of key performance indicators (KPIs);