Activities of Eija-Riitta KORHOLA related to 2011/2083(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on modernisation of customs PDF (254 KB) DOC (171 KB)
Amendments (14)
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas an efficient Customs Union is one of the essential milecornerstones of the European Iintegration process;
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Is convinced that the modernisation of customthe European Union's customs strategy and customs instruments should be a high political priority, as customs is essential in contributing to economic competitiveness as well as to safety and security in the EU;
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that the mission and image of customs should be redefined and given additional stimulus to reflect customs realities; considers that allocation of appropriate financial resources for customs-related procedures and processes is essential in achieving this aim; calls on the European Commission to revampaccordingly rework its strategy on customs;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is of the opinion that, in order to increase European economic competitiveness, simplification, standardisation and modernisation of customs legislation and procedures and the use of modern and efficient IT tools are paramount; considers that one of the major achievements of modernised customs is predictability for business, especially for SMEs, which in turn stimulates economic growth;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Is convinced that the MCC could reach its full potential only if fully supported by properly developed and advanced IT systems; strongly believes that any further investments in IT should be guided by the core principles of the MCC;
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Highlights the need for trade to have access to proper specifications by the Member States well in advance as theybusinesses also need time to develop and implement their own IT applications;
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. ApplaudWelcomes the proposal to align the provisions of the MCC on delegation of powers and granting of implementing powers with the Treaty of Lisbon; underlines that this new system is representative of a newly established balance between the European Parliament and the Council, especially as, with regard to delegated acts, both institutions are placed on an equal footing;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Recognises that the postponement of the application of the MCC is appropriate; suggests, however, that the Commission explore possibilities of introducing a gradual application of certain provisions of the MCC as soon as feasibleit is technically feasible and there is certainty on no further need for changes;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to considerpropose additional tangible benefits that could be granted to traders holding AEO certificates;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the Commission to accelerate negotiations on mutual recognition of AEO programmes with the US and other major trade partners in order to make AEO status more beneficial for EU companies;
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Encourages strong cooperation between customs administrations and, market surveillance authorities and businesses to intercept unsafe and/or non-compliant products at the border prior to their release for free circulation throughout the EU;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Is concerned that the failure of some operators to pay the necessary duties or to declare the actual value of goods entails unfair advantages over fair tradersputs honest and compliant traders at a disadvantage; warns that such a situation impedes fair competition and leads to considerable distortions in the functioning of the internal market;
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Believes that engagement between customs, market surveillance authorities and business is of the utmost importance and that bothall parties should acknowledge and respect the needs, realities and expectations of the others and combine their knowledge, expertise in their respective fields and wide-ranging talents in order to achieve optimal performance and outcomes;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30