32 Amendments of Santiago FISAS AYXELÀ related to 2012/2322(INI)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
- having regard to the Nicosia Declaration of 20 September 2012 on the Fight Against Match-Fixing,
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 b (new)
Citation 1 b (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 18 January 2011 entitled 'Developing the European Dimension in Sport' (COM(2011)0012),
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that protecting minors from exposure to online gambling should remain a major policy objective; underlines the need to implement EU-wide standards for age and identity verifications to prevent unidentified users and underage gamblers from accessing remote gambling products;
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 14 March 2013 on match-fixing and corruption in sport,
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 b (new)
Citation 3 b (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 2 February 2012 on the European dimension in sport,
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 c (new)
Citation 3 c (new)
- having regard to the preparatory action entitled 'European Partnerships on Sport' and in particular to the assembling of projects focusing on the prevention of match-fixing incidents through the provision of education and information to relevant stakeholders,
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the Commission to include in its recommendations on responsible gambling advertising a ban on advertising for online gambling services aimed at minors, in particular on social media;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the Commission to set up a common, EU-wide self-exclusion program whereby players can voluntarily and in a simple manner exclude themselves from all gambling websites operating in the EU; this feature should be made clearly visible on all websites offering online gambling services;
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that almost 2 % of the European population suffers from gambling addiction; is concerned that easy access to online gambling websites is likely to increase this percentage, especially among young people; considers, therefore, that efficient preventive measures should be enforced, such as the implementation of strict deposit limits and that every gambling product offered by the gambling operators online is evaluated by the Member States and can be prohibited if there is a substantial threat for the consumer;
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Emphasises that, while the effective exchange of information between investigative bodies is important for successful law enforcement, action to combat match-fixing needs to comply with national and European data protection laws and regulations;
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Underlines that match-fixing allegations are often tried in public courts as well by sports arbitration and that, under both procedures, international minimum procedural standards, as laid down in Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights, need to be respected;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Recommends that a clear distinction be made between gambling activities and other forms of online entertainment; services which combine distinguishing features of the gambling sector must fall under appropriate gambling legislation and fully respect age and identity verification mechanisms;
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Urges operators, as a compulsory requirement, to include, on the homepage of gambling websites, a link to online information about gambling addiction and opportunities to obtain related professional assistance;
Amendment 51 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Regrets that sport onlyin most Member States the sport sector receives only a low financial return on commercial betting activities although it constitutes the main activity area for online gambling; recommends, therefore, thebetting; asks the Commission to launch an initiative for the recognition of the property rights of sports competition organisers to be recognised, so that sports federations are ensured a fair financial return; recommends setting of a common minimum percentage of gamblsport betting revenues to be redistributed to sports federations, that have to ensure sustainable financing for grassroots sport; and solidarity between different sports;
Amendment 57 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Regrets that sport only receives a low financial return on commercial betting activities although it constitutes the main activity area for online gambling; recommends, therefore, the setting of a common minimum percentage of gambling revenues to be redistributed to contributors to the commercial value of sporting events, including sports federations, that have to ensure sustainable financing for grassroots sport;
Amendment 60 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Underlines that the fight against match-fixing and other forms of sport fraud has to be focused on law enforcement, education and prevention as well as good governance of sport bodies;
Amendment 61 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the sport federations and gambling operators to include in a Code of Conduct a ban on betting on so called negative events, such as yellow cards or penalty kicks, during a match or event;
Amendment 67 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for more cooperation at European level, under the coordination of the European Commission, to identify and prohibit online gamblbetting operators engaged in illegal activities such as, inter alia, match-fixing or betting on junior competitions involving minors;
Amendment 71 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Urges the Commission and the Member States to conclude an ambitious binding agreement with third countries in the framework of the Council of Europe in the fight against organised crime involved in match fixing to combat the manipulation of sports results; while considering the feasibility for a global body dealing with match fixing, where all relevant actors would meet, exchange information, coordinate actions;
Amendment 72 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Urges the Commission and the Member States to identify third countries that raise specific issues as regards betting-related match-fixing in respect of sports events taking place within the EU and to increase its collaboration with those countries with a view to combating the organised crime associated with match-fixing, inter alia by taking part in the negotiations on an international Council of Europe convention to combat the manipulation of sports results;
Amendment 82 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to propose a directive criminalising match-fixing and settingonsiders that the approximation of criminal sanctions is essential to a pan- European approach to regulate the online gambling sector and to this end calls on the Commission to bring forward legislative proposals to establish minimum rules with regard ton the definition of thecriminal offences and sanctions concerning the unregulated online gambling and the fight against match- fixing and crime associated with it at EU level;
Amendment 84 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Recognises that efforts to combat sport organizations' involvement in corrupt activities like match-fixing or money laundering like codes of conduct need to address all stakeholder groups (officials, owners, managers, agents, players, referees and supporters) and all organizations (clubs, leagues, federations, etc.);
Amendment 87 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for a general ban to prevent sportspersons and organisers of sporting eventsCode of Conduct, as a part of a self-regulatory initiative, for a general ban to all staff (players, coaches, referees, medical and technical staff) of sporting events who may have a direct influence on the result from placing bets on their own matches or events;
Amendment 90 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for a general ban to prevent sportspersonparticipants and officials involved in sporting events, including sportspersons, athlete support personnel, owners, managers and organisers of sporting events from placing bets on their own matches or events;
Amendment 97 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recommends that cooperation and information exchange between Member States, their regulatory bodies, Europol and Eurojust be reinforced to combat criminal activities inCalls for an obligation for cooperation and exchange of information between sports bodies, public authorities, Europol and Eurojust at both national and European level, about suspicious activities to combat criminal cross-border online gambling activities.;
Amendment 99 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Council to proceed in a swift and ambitious manner with the negotiations on the Commission proposal for a Directive on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purpose of money laundering and terrorist financing[1] to address the exploitation of online sports betting activities by criminal interests for money laundering purposes; [1] COM(2013)0045
Amendment 100 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Recalls that the fight against match fixing starts with the dissemination of information and education about the negative impact match-fixing has on athletes, clubs, leagues and sport as a hole, therefore stresses the importance of education of all stakeholders in sport about the risks related to sports-betting and match-fixing and recognizes the importance of the involvement of specific organizations such as athletes' unions and supporter networks;
Amendment 101 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Underlines that improved governance will strengthen sport's resilience against corruption and fraudulent activities; the implementation of basic principles of good governance, financial and operative transparency and accountability as well as stakeholder involvement, are key; recognizes that sustainable financing of sport organizations (clubs, leagues and federations) creates an environment in which match-fixing is less likely to occur;
Amendment 102 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. Stresses that athletes need effective protection mechanisms to oppose corrupting influences, including the safeguarding of the moral and physical integrity of athletes, proper working conditions, as well as safeguarding of salaries or remunerations, including bans on participation at different levels of competition for sports organisations failing to regularly fulfil these obligations towards their athletes;
Amendment 391 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Underlines that actions required for an effective fight against match-fixing and other criminal and fraudulent activities in sport concentrate around law enforcement, education and prevention of all stakeholders in sport as well as better governance of sports organizations;
Amendment 402 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Recognises that efforts to combat sport organizations' involvement in corrupt activities like match-fixing or money laundering like codes of conduct need to address all stakeholder groups (officials, owners, managers, agents, players, referees and supporters) and all organizations (clubs, leagues, federations, etc.);
Amendment 411 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 c (new)
Paragraph 18 c (new)
18c. Underlines that improved governance will strengthen sports resilience against corruption and fraudulent activities; The implementation of basic principles of good governance, financial and operative transparency and accountability as well as stakeholder involvement, especially with regards to athletes and their associations, are key; recognizes that sustainable financing of sport organizations (clubs, leagues and federations) creates an environment in which match fixing is less likely to occur;