6 Amendments of Antigoni PAPADOPOULOU related to 2013/0023(COD)
Amendment 7 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) As the single currency shared by the Member States of the euro area, the euro has become an important factor in the Union's economy and the every-day-life of its citizens. Since its introduction in 2002, counterfeiting of the euro has, however, led to financial damage of at least EUR 500 million because it is a currency continuously targeted by organised crime groups active in money forgery. It is in the interest of the Union as a whole to oppose and pursue any activity that is likely to jeopardise the authenticity of the euro by counterfeiting.
Amendment 8 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Counterfeit money has a considerable ill-effect on society. It harms citizens and businesses that are not reimbursed for counterfeits even if received in good faith. It is of fundamental importance to ensure trust and confidence in the authenticity of notes and coins for citizens, companies and financial institutions, and equally crucial to protect citizens from counterfeiting when exercising freedom of movement, work and residence throughout the EU.
Amendment 9 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) The demise of the EUR 200 note that followed that of the EUR 500 note taken out of circulation in 2010, is an example of the negative consequences deriving from the loss of trust and confidence of the authenticity of certain notes.
Amendment 10 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) It is essential to ensure that effective and efficient criminal law measures protect the euro and any other currency whose circulation is legally authorised in an appropriate way in all Member States. Among others, these measures should include minimum penalties, strengthened cross-border investigations and imprisonment for serious counterfeiting offences.
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Directive establishes minimum rules concerning the definition of criminal offences and sanctions in the area of counterfeiting of the euro and other currencies. It also introduces common provisions to strengthen the fight against those offences and; to improve their investigation., and to ensure better coordination of anti-counterfeiting measures between national authorities within and outside the Eurozone
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the conduct referred to in Articles 3 and 4 is punishable, under national criminal law, by effective, proportionate and dissuasive criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment.