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| 27.11.2020 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 411/265 |
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27.11.2020

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 411/265

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P8_TA(2019)0008

Establishing the ‘Customs’ programme for cooperation in the field of customs ***I

Amendments adopted by the European Parliament on 15 January 2019 on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the ‘Customs’ programme for cooperation in the field of customs (COM(2018)0442 — C8-0261/2018 — 2018/0232(COD)) (1)

(Ordinary legislative procedure: first reading)

(2020/C 411/35)

Amendment 1

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (1) | The Customs 2020 programme
  set up under
  Regulation (EU) No 1294/2013 (18) and its predecessors have significantly
  contributed
  to facilitating and
  enhancing
  customs cooperation. Many of the activities
  in the customs area
  are of a cross-border nature, involving and affecting all Member States, and therefore
  they
  cannot be effectively and efficiently
  delivered by individual
  Member
  States. A
  customs programme
  at Union level,
  implemented by the Commission
  , offers
  Member States a 
  Union
  framework to develop
  those cooperation
  activities, which is more
  cost-efficient
  than if each Member State
  were to
  set up individual cooperation
  frameworks on a
  bilateral or multilateral
  basis
  . It is therefore appropriate to ensure the continuity of
  Union
  financing
  of
  activities in the field of customs cooperation by establishing a new programme in the same
  area
  , the Customs programme. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(1)

The Customs 2020 programme
  set up under
  Regulation (EU) No 1294/2013 (18) and its predecessors have significantly
  contributed
  to facilitating and
  enhancing
  customs cooperation. Many of the activities
  in the customs area
  are of a cross-border nature, involving and affecting all Member States, and therefore
  they
  cannot be effectively and efficiently
  delivered by individual
  Member
  States. A
  customs programme
  at Union level,
  implemented by the Commission
  , offers
  Member States a 
  Union
  framework to develop
  those cooperation
  activities, which is more
  cost-efficient
  than if each Member State
  were to
  set up individual cooperation
  frameworks on a
  bilateral or multilateral
  basis
  . It is therefore appropriate to ensure the continuity of
  Union
  financing
  of
  activities in the field of customs cooperation by establishing a new programme in the same
  area
  , the Customs programme.

| (1) | The Customs 2020 programme
  , established by
  Regulation (EU) No 1294/2013 (18) and its predecessors have
  contributed
  significantly to facilitating and
  strengthening
  customs cooperation. Many of the
  customs
  activities are of a cross-border nature, involving and affecting all Member States and therefore cannot be effectively and efficiently
  implemented by each
  Member
  State alone. A Union-wide
  customs programme implemented by the Commission
  provides
  Member States
  with
  a framework
  at Union level
  to develop
  such cooperative
  activities, which is more
  cost-effective
  than if each Member State set up
  an
  individual cooperation
  framework at
  bilateral or multilateral
  level. The customs programme also plays an essential role in safeguarding the financial interests of the Union and of the Member States by ensuring the effective collection of customs duties and thus representing an important source of revenue for the Union and national budgets, also by focusing on IT capacity building and increased cooperation in the field of customs. Furthermore, harmonised and standardised controls are necessary in order to track illegal cross-border flows of goods and fight fraud
  . It is therefore appropriate
  and in the interest of efficiency
  to ensure the continuity of
  the Union's
  financing activities in the field of customs cooperation by establishing a new programme in the same
  field
  , the ‘Customs’ programme (‘the Programme’). |
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(1)

The Customs 2020 programme
  , established by
  Regulation (EU) No 1294/2013 (18) and its predecessors have
  contributed
  significantly to facilitating and
  strengthening
  customs cooperation. Many of the
  customs
  activities are of a cross-border nature, involving and affecting all Member States and therefore cannot be effectively and efficiently
  implemented by each
  Member
  State alone. A Union-wide
  customs programme implemented by the Commission
  provides
  Member States
  with
  a framework
  at Union level
  to develop
  such cooperative
  activities, which is more
  cost-effective
  than if each Member State set up
  an
  individual cooperation
  framework at
  bilateral or multilateral
  level. The customs programme also plays an essential role in safeguarding the financial interests of the Union and of the Member States by ensuring the effective collection of customs duties and thus representing an important source of revenue for the Union and national budgets, also by focusing on IT capacity building and increased cooperation in the field of customs. Furthermore, harmonised and standardised controls are necessary in order to track illegal cross-border flows of goods and fight fraud
  . It is therefore appropriate
  and in the interest of efficiency
  to ensure the continuity of
  the Union's
  financing activities in the field of customs cooperation by establishing a new programme in the same
  field
  , the ‘Customs’ programme (‘the Programme’).

Amendment 2

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (1a) | For 50 years, the customs union, implemented by national customs authorities, has been a cornerstone of the Union, one of the largest trading blocks in the world. The customs union is a significant example of successful Union integration, and is essential for the proper functioning of the single market for the benefit of both businesses and citizens. The European Parliament, in its resolution adopted on 14 March 2018, entitled ‘The next MFF: Preparing the Parliament’s position on the MFF post-2020’, expressed particular concern regarding customs fraud. A stronger and a more ambitious Union can only be achieved if it is provided with reinforced financial means, continuous support for existing policies, and increased resources. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(1a)

For 50 years, the customs union, implemented by national customs authorities, has been a cornerstone of the Union, one of the largest trading blocks in the world. The customs union is a significant example of successful Union integration, and is essential for the proper functioning of the single market for the benefit of both businesses and citizens. The European Parliament, in its resolution adopted on 14 March 2018, entitled ‘The next MFF: Preparing the Parliament’s position on the MFF post-2020’, expressed particular concern regarding customs fraud. A stronger and a more ambitious Union can only be achieved if it is provided with reinforced financial means, continuous support for existing policies, and increased resources.

Amendment 3

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (2) | The customs union has evolved considerably over the last
  fifty
  years and customs administrations now successfully
  perform
  a wide
  variety of
  tasks
  at borders
  .
  Acting
  together, they work to facilitate trade and reduce
  red tape
  , collect
  revenues
  for national and Union budgets and protect the
  public
  against terrorist, health, environmental
  and
  other threats. In particular,
  with the introduction of an EU-wide
  Common
  Risk Management Framework

   (19)

  and
  customs
  control of movements of
  large amounts of cash to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, customs
  assume a front line position
  in the fight against terrorism
  and
  organised crime. Given
  that broad
  mandate, customs
  is now effectively the lead authority
  for the control of goods at the Union’s external borders.
  Against that backdrop
  , the Customs programme should not only cover customs cooperation but
  extend its
  support
  to the mission of
  customs
  authorities at large, as set out
  in Article 3 of Regulation (EU) No 952/2013,
  i.e. the supervision
  of the Union's international trade, the implementation of the external aspects of the internal market,
  of
  the common trade policy and
  of the
  other common
  Union
  policies having
  a
  bearing on trade
  , as well as
  the security of the supply chain. The legal basis
  will
  therefore cover customs cooperation (Article 33 TFEU), internal market (Article 114 TFEU) and commercial policy (Article 207 TFEU). |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(2)

The customs union has evolved considerably over the last
  fifty
  years and customs administrations now successfully
  perform
  a wide
  variety of
  tasks
  at borders
  .
  Acting
  together, they work to facilitate trade and reduce
  red tape
  , collect
  revenues
  for national and Union budgets and protect the
  public
  against terrorist, health, environmental
  and
  other threats. In particular,
  with the introduction of an EU-wide
  Common
  Risk Management Framework

   (19)

  and
  customs
  control of movements of
  large amounts of cash to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, customs
  assume a front line position
  in the fight against terrorism
  and
  organised crime. Given
  that broad
  mandate, customs
  is now effectively the lead authority
  for the control of goods at the Union’s external borders.
  Against that backdrop
  , the Customs programme should not only cover customs cooperation but
  extend its
  support
  to the mission of
  customs
  authorities at large, as set out
  in Article 3 of Regulation (EU) No 952/2013,
  i.e. the supervision
  of the Union's international trade, the implementation of the external aspects of the internal market,
  of
  the common trade policy and
  of the
  other common
  Union
  policies having
  a
  bearing on trade
  , as well as
  the security of the supply chain. The legal basis
  will
  therefore cover customs cooperation (Article 33 TFEU), internal market (Article 114 TFEU) and commercial policy (Article 207 TFEU).

| (2) | The customs union has evolved considerably over the last
  50
  years, and customs administrations
  are
  now successfully
  fulfilling
  a wide
  range of border
  tasks.
  Working
  together, they
  strive
  to facilitate
  ethical and fair
  trade and reduce
  bureaucracy
  , collect
  revenue
  for national and Union budgets, and
  help to
  protect the
  population
  against terrorist, health a
  nd
  environmental
  threats, as well as
  other threats. In particular,
  by introducing a
  common
  framework

   (19)

  for
  customs
  risk management at Union level and by controlling
  large amounts of cash
  flows
  to combat money laundering and terrorist financing,
  the
  customs
  authorities take a leading role
  in the fight against terrorism, organised crime
  and unfair competition.
  Given
  their extensive
  mandate,
  the
  customs
  authorities are now in reality the main authorities
  for the control of goods at the Union's external borders.
  In this context
  , the Customs programme should not only cover customs cooperation but
  also provide
  support
  for the wider
  customs
  mission as provided for
  in Article 3 of Regulation (EU) No 952/2013,
  namely the supervision
  of the Union's international trade, the implementation of the external aspects of the internal market, the common
  commercial
  policy and other
  Union
  common policies having
  an influence on
  trade
  and
  the security of the supply chain. The legal basis
  of this Regulation should
  therefore cover customs cooperation (Article 33 TFEU),
  the
  internal market (Article 114 TFEU) and commercial policy (Article 207 TFEU). |
| --- | --- |

(2)

The customs union has evolved considerably over the last
  50
  years, and customs administrations
  are
  now successfully
  fulfilling
  a wide
  range of border
  tasks.
  Working
  together, they
  strive
  to facilitate
  ethical and fair
  trade and reduce
  bureaucracy
  , collect
  revenue
  for national and Union budgets, and
  help to
  protect the
  population
  against terrorist, health a
  nd
  environmental
  threats, as well as
  other threats. In particular,
  by introducing a
  common
  framework

   (19)

  for
  customs
  risk management at Union level and by controlling
  large amounts of cash
  flows
  to combat money laundering and terrorist financing,
  the
  customs
  authorities take a leading role
  in the fight against terrorism, organised crime
  and unfair competition.
  Given
  their extensive
  mandate,
  the
  customs
  authorities are now in reality the main authorities
  for the control of goods at the Union's external borders.
  In this context
  , the Customs programme should not only cover customs cooperation but
  also provide
  support
  for the wider
  customs
  mission as provided for
  in Article 3 of Regulation (EU) No 952/2013,
  namely the supervision
  of the Union's international trade, the implementation of the external aspects of the internal market, the common
  commercial
  policy and other
  Union
  common policies having
  an influence on
  trade
  and
  the security of the supply chain. The legal basis
  of this Regulation should
  therefore cover customs cooperation (Article 33 TFEU),
  the
  internal market (Article 114 TFEU) and commercial policy (Article 207 TFEU).

Amendment 4

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (3) | In
  providing a framework for actions that
  has as objective
  to support the customs union and customs authorities
  , the Programme should
  contribute to protecting the financial and economic interests of the Union and its Member States;
  protecting
  the Union from unfair and
  illegal trade
  while
  supporting
  legitimate business
  activity; ensuring
  the security and safety of the Union and its residents; and
  facilitating
  legitimate trade, so that businesses and citizens can benefit from the full potential of the internal market and
  of global
  trade. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(3)

In
  providing a framework for actions that
  has as objective
  to support the customs union and customs authorities
  , the Programme should
  contribute to protecting the financial and economic interests of the Union and its Member States;
  protecting
  the Union from unfair and
  illegal trade
  while
  supporting
  legitimate business
  activity; ensuring
  the security and safety of the Union and its residents; and
  facilitating
  legitimate trade, so that businesses and citizens can benefit from the full potential of the internal market and
  of global
  trade.

| (3) | The Programme should, as a general objective, assist the Member States and the Commission by
  providing a framework for actions that
  aims
  to support the customs union and customs authorities
  with the long-term objective that all customs administrations in the Union work together as closely as possible;
  contribute to protecting the financial and economic interests of the Union and its Member States;
  protect
  the Union from unfair and
  unlawful commercial practices,
  while
  encouraging
  legitimate business
  activities, guaranteeing
  the security and safety of the Union and its residents
  , thereby enhancing consumer protection
  ; and
  facilitate
  legitimate trade so that businesses and citizens can benefit from the full potential of the internal market and
  world
  trade. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

The Programme should, as a general objective, assist the Member States and the Commission by
  providing a framework for actions that
  aims
  to support the customs union and customs authorities
  with the long-term objective that all customs administrations in the Union work together as closely as possible;
  contribute to protecting the financial and economic interests of the Union and its Member States;
  protect
  the Union from unfair and
  unlawful commercial practices,
  while
  encouraging
  legitimate business
  activities, guaranteeing
  the security and safety of the Union and its residents
  , thereby enhancing consumer protection
  ; and
  facilitate
  legitimate trade so that businesses and citizens can benefit from the full potential of the internal market and
  world
  trade.

Amendment 5

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 3 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (3a) | As it has become evident that some of the systems referred to in Article 278 of the Union Customs Code can only be partially deployed by 31 December 2020, which implies that non-electronic systems will continue in use beyond that date, and in the absence of legislative amendments that extend that deadline, companies and customs authorities will be unable to perform their duties and legal obligations as regards customs operations, one of the primary specific objectives of the Programme should be to assist the Member States and the Commission to set up such electronic systems. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(3a)

As it has become evident that some of the systems referred to in Article 278 of the Union Customs Code can only be partially deployed by 31 December 2020, which implies that non-electronic systems will continue in use beyond that date, and in the absence of legislative amendments that extend that deadline, companies and customs authorities will be unable to perform their duties and legal obligations as regards customs operations, one of the primary specific objectives of the Programme should be to assist the Member States and the Commission to set up such electronic systems.

Amendment 6

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 3 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (3b) | Customs management and control is a dynamic policy area, facing new challenges generated by constantly evolving global business models and supply chains, as well as changing consumption patterns and digitalisation, such as e-commerce, including the internet of things, data analytics, artificial intelligence and block chain technology. The Programme should support customs management in such situations and enable the use of innovative solutions. Such challenges further underline the need to enforce cooperation between customs authorities and the need for a uniform interpretation and implementation of the customs legislation. When public finances are under pressure, the volume of world trade increases and fraud and smuggling are a growing concern; the Programme should contribute to tackling those challenges. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(3b)

Customs management and control is a dynamic policy area, facing new challenges generated by constantly evolving global business models and supply chains, as well as changing consumption patterns and digitalisation, such as e-commerce, including the internet of things, data analytics, artificial intelligence and block chain technology. The Programme should support customs management in such situations and enable the use of innovative solutions. Such challenges further underline the need to enforce cooperation between customs authorities and the need for a uniform interpretation and implementation of the customs legislation. When public finances are under pressure, the volume of world trade increases and fraud and smuggling are a growing concern; the Programme should contribute to tackling those challenges.

Amendment 7

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 3 c (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (3c) | In order to ensure maximum efficiency and to avoid overlaps, the Commission should coordinate the implementation of the Programme with related Union programmes and funds. This includes in particular the Fiscalis Programme, the EU anti-fraud Programme and Single Market Programme, as well as with the Internal Security Fund and Integrated Border Management Fund, the Reform Support Programme, the Digital Europe Programme, the Connecting Europe Facility and the Council Decision on the system of Own Resources of the European Union, as well as the implementing regulations and measures. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(3c)

In order to ensure maximum efficiency and to avoid overlaps, the Commission should coordinate the implementation of the Programme with related Union programmes and funds. This includes in particular the Fiscalis Programme, the EU anti-fraud Programme and Single Market Programme, as well as with the Internal Security Fund and Integrated Border Management Fund, the Reform Support Programme, the Digital Europe Programme, the Connecting Europe Facility and the Council Decision on the system of Own Resources of the European Union, as well as the implementing regulations and measures.

Amendment 8

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 3 d (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (3d) | With regard to the potential withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union, the financial envelope of the Programme does not take into account the costs resulting from the signing of the withdrawal agreement and the potential future relationship between the United Kingdom and the Union. The signing of that agreement, the disengagement of the United Kingdom from all existing customs systems and cooperation, and the lapsing of its legal obligations in this area, could lead to additional costs, which cannot be precisely estimated at the time of establishment of the Programme. The Commission should therefore consider reserving sufficient resources to prepare for those potential costs. However, those costs should not be covered by the envelope of the Programme, as the budget provided for in the Programme will only be sufficient to cover the costs which could realistically be foreseen at the time of establishment of the Programme. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(3d)

With regard to the potential withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union, the financial envelope of the Programme does not take into account the costs resulting from the signing of the withdrawal agreement and the potential future relationship between the United Kingdom and the Union. The signing of that agreement, the disengagement of the United Kingdom from all existing customs systems and cooperation, and the lapsing of its legal obligations in this area, could lead to additional costs, which cannot be precisely estimated at the time of establishment of the Programme. The Commission should therefore consider reserving sufficient resources to prepare for those potential costs. However, those costs should not be covered by the envelope of the Programme, as the budget provided for in the Programme will only be sufficient to cover the costs which could realistically be foreseen at the time of establishment of the Programme.

Amendment 9

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 5

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (5) | In order to support the process of accession and association
  by
  third countries, the Programme should be open to the participation of acceding and candidate countries as well as potential candidates and partner countries of the European Neighbourhood Policy if
  certain
  conditions are
  fulfilled
  . It may also be open to other third countries
  , in accordance with
  the conditions
  laid down
  in specific agreements between the Union and
  those
  countries
  covering
  their participation
  to
  any Union programme. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(5)

In order to support the process of accession and association
  by
  third countries, the Programme should be open to the participation of acceding and candidate countries as well as potential candidates and partner countries of the European Neighbourhood Policy if
  certain
  conditions are
  fulfilled
  . It may also be open to other third countries
  , in accordance with
  the conditions
  laid down
  in specific agreements between the Union and
  those
  countries
  covering
  their participation
  to
  any Union programme.

| (5) | In order to support the process of accession and association
  of
  third countries, the Programme should be open to the participation of acceding and candidate countries as well as potential candidates and partner countries of the European Neighbourhood Policy, if
  all
  conditions are
  met
  . It may also be open to other third countries
  under
  the conditions
  provided for
  in specific agreements between the Union and
  the
  countries
  concerned on
  the participation of those countries
  in
  any Union programme
  , if that participation is of interest to the Union and if it has a positive impact on the internal market without affecting consumer protection
  . |
| --- | --- |

(5)

In order to support the process of accession and association
  of
  third countries, the Programme should be open to the participation of acceding and candidate countries as well as potential candidates and partner countries of the European Neighbourhood Policy, if
  all
  conditions are
  met
  . It may also be open to other third countries
  under
  the conditions
  provided for
  in specific agreements between the Union and
  the
  countries
  concerned on
  the participation of those countries
  in
  any Union programme
  , if that participation is of interest to the Union and if it has a positive impact on the internal market without affecting consumer protection
  .

Amendment 10

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 6

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (6) | Regulation (EU, Euratom)
  [2018/XXX]
  of the European Parliament and of the Council (21) (the ‘Financial Regulation’)
  applies to this Programme. It lays down
  rules
  on
  the implementation of the Union budget, including the rules on grants, prizes, procurement and reimbursement of external experts. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(6)

Regulation (EU, Euratom)
  [2018/XXX]
  of the European Parliament and of the Council (21) (the ‘Financial Regulation’)
  applies to this Programme. It lays down
  rules
  on
  the implementation of the Union budget, including the rules on grants, prizes, procurement and reimbursement of external experts.

| (6) | The Programme should be covered by
  Regulation (EU, Euratom)
  2018/1046
  of the European Parliament and of the Council (21)

  (hereinafter referred to as
  ‘the Financial Regulation’)
  . The Financial Regulation provides for the
  rules
  for
  the implementation of the Union budget, including the rules on grants, prizes, procurement and reimbursement of external experts. |
| --- | --- |

(6)

The Programme should be covered by
  Regulation (EU, Euratom)
  2018/1046
  of the European Parliament and of the Council (21)

  (hereinafter referred to as
  ‘the Financial Regulation’)
  . The Financial Regulation provides for the
  rules
  for
  the implementation of the Union budget, including the rules on grants, prizes, procurement and reimbursement of external experts.

Amendment 11

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 7

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (7) | The actions which applied under the Customs 2020 programme have proven to be adequate
  and
  should therefore be maintained. In order to provide more simplicity and flexibility in the execution of the Programme and thereby better deliver on its objectives, the actions should be defined only in terms of overall categories with a list of illustrative examples of concrete activities. Through cooperation and capacity building, the
  Customs programme
  should also promote and support the uptake and leverage of innovation to further improve the capabilities to deliver on the core priorities of customs. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(7)

The actions which applied under the Customs 2020 programme have proven to be adequate
  and
  should therefore be maintained. In order to provide more simplicity and flexibility in the execution of the Programme and thereby better deliver on its objectives, the actions should be defined only in terms of overall categories with a list of illustrative examples of concrete activities. Through cooperation and capacity building, the
  Customs programme
  should also promote and support the uptake and leverage of innovation to further improve the capabilities to deliver on the core priorities of customs.

| (7) | The actions which applied under the Customs 2020 programme
  and
  have proven to be adequate should therefore be maintained
  , while others that have proven to be inadequate should be terminated
  . In order to provide
  greater
  simplicity and flexibility in the execution of the Programme and thereby better deliver on its objectives, the actions should be defined only in terms of overall categories with a list of illustrative examples of concrete activities. Through cooperation and capacity building, the
  Programme
  should also promote and support the uptake and leverage of innovation to further improve the capabilities to deliver on the core priorities of customs. |
| --- | --- |

(7)

The actions which applied under the Customs 2020 programme
  and
  have proven to be adequate should therefore be maintained
  , while others that have proven to be inadequate should be terminated
  . In order to provide
  greater
  simplicity and flexibility in the execution of the Programme and thereby better deliver on its objectives, the actions should be defined only in terms of overall categories with a list of illustrative examples of concrete activities. Through cooperation and capacity building, the
  Programme
  should also promote and support the uptake and leverage of innovation to further improve the capabilities to deliver on the core priorities of customs.

Amendment 12

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 8

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (8) | Regulation [2018/XXX] establishes, as part of the Integrated Border Management Fund, a Customs Control Equipment Instrument (22) (‘CCE Instrument’). In order to preserve the coherence and horizontal coordination of all cooperation actions relating to customs and customs control equipment, it is appropriate to implement all of them under one single legal act and set of rules, being this Regulation. Therefore, the CCE Instrument should only support the purchase, maintenance and upgrade of the eligible equipment while this Programme should support all other related actions, such as cooperation actions for the assessment of equipment needs or, where appropriate, training in relation to the equipment purchased. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(8)

Regulation [2018/XXX] establishes, as part of the Integrated Border Management Fund, a Customs Control Equipment Instrument (22) (‘CCE Instrument’). In order to preserve the coherence and horizontal coordination of all cooperation actions relating to customs and customs control equipment, it is appropriate to implement all of them under one single legal act and set of rules, being this Regulation. Therefore, the CCE Instrument should only support the purchase, maintenance and upgrade of the eligible equipment while this Programme should support all other related actions, such as cooperation actions for the assessment of equipment needs or, where appropriate, training in relation to the equipment purchased.

| (8) | Regulation [2018/XXX] establishes, as part of the Integrated Border Management Fund, a Customs Control Equipment Instrument (22) (‘CCE Instrument’). In order to preserve the coherence and horizontal coordination of all cooperation actions relating to customs and customs control equipment, it is appropriate to implement all of them under one single legal act and set of rules,
  that act and those rules
  being this Regulation. Therefore, the CCE Instrument should only support the purchase, maintenance and upgrade of the eligible equipment, while this Programme should support all other related actions, such as cooperation actions for the assessment of equipment needs or, where appropriate, training in relation to the equipment purchased. |
| --- | --- |

(8)

Regulation [2018/XXX] establishes, as part of the Integrated Border Management Fund, a Customs Control Equipment Instrument (22) (‘CCE Instrument’). In order to preserve the coherence and horizontal coordination of all cooperation actions relating to customs and customs control equipment, it is appropriate to implement all of them under one single legal act and set of rules,
  that act and those rules
  being this Regulation. Therefore, the CCE Instrument should only support the purchase, maintenance and upgrade of the eligible equipment, while this Programme should support all other related actions, such as cooperation actions for the assessment of equipment needs or, where appropriate, training in relation to the equipment purchased.

Amendment 13

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 10

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (10) | Considering the importance of globalisation, the Programme should continue to provide the possibility of involving external experts within the meaning of Article 238 of the Financial Regulation. Those external experts should mainly be representatives of governmental authorities, including from non-associated third countries, as well as representatives of international organisations, economic operators or civil society. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(10)

Considering the importance of globalisation, the Programme should continue to provide the possibility of involving external experts within the meaning of Article 238 of the Financial Regulation. Those external experts should mainly be representatives of governmental authorities, including from non-associated third countries, as well as representatives of international organisations, economic operators or civil society.

| (10) | Considering the importance of globalisation, the Programme should continue to provide
  for
  the possibility of involving external experts within the meaning of Article 238 of the Financial Regulation. Those external experts should mainly be representatives of governmental authorities, including from non-associated third countries, as well as
  academics and
  representatives of international organisations, economic operators or civil society. |
| --- | --- |

(10)

Considering the importance of globalisation, the Programme should continue to provide
  for
  the possibility of involving external experts within the meaning of Article 238 of the Financial Regulation. Those external experts should mainly be representatives of governmental authorities, including from non-associated third countries, as well as
  academics and
  representatives of international organisations, economic operators or civil society.

Amendment 14

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 11

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (11) | In line with the Commission's commitment to ensure the coherence and simplification of funding programmes, set out in its Communication of 19 October 2010 entitled ‘The EU Budget Review’ (23), resources should be shared with other Union funding instruments if the envisaged actions under the Programme pursue objectives that are common to various funding instruments, excluding however double financing. Actions under the Programme should ensure coherence in the use of the Union's resources supporting the customs union and customs authorities. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(11)

In line with the Commission's commitment to ensure the coherence and simplification of funding programmes, set out in its Communication of 19 October 2010 entitled ‘The EU Budget Review’ (23), resources should be shared with other Union funding instruments if the envisaged actions under the Programme pursue objectives that are common to various funding instruments, excluding however double financing. Actions under the Programme should ensure coherence in the use of the Union's resources supporting the customs union and customs authorities.

| (11) | In line with the Commission's commitment to ensure the coherence and simplification of funding programmes, set out in its Communication of 19 October 2010 entitled 'The EU Budget Review (23), resources should be shared with other Union funding instruments if the envisaged actions under the Programme pursue objectives that are common to various funding instruments
  , taking into account that the amount allocated to the Programme is calculated without taking into account that there could be unforeseen expenses
  , excluding however double financing. Actions under the Programme should ensure coherence in the use of the Union's resources supporting the customs union and customs authorities. |
| --- | --- |

(11)

In line with the Commission's commitment to ensure the coherence and simplification of funding programmes, set out in its Communication of 19 October 2010 entitled 'The EU Budget Review (23), resources should be shared with other Union funding instruments if the envisaged actions under the Programme pursue objectives that are common to various funding instruments
  , taking into account that the amount allocated to the Programme is calculated without taking into account that there could be unforeseen expenses
  , excluding however double financing. Actions under the Programme should ensure coherence in the use of the Union's resources supporting the customs union and customs authorities.

Amendment 15

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 11 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (11 a) | The purchase of software that is needed to perform tight border controls should be eligible for funding under the Programme. Furthermore, the purchase of software that can be used in all Member States should be encouraged in order to facilitate exchange of data. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(11 a)

The purchase of software that is needed to perform tight border controls should be eligible for funding under the Programme. Furthermore, the purchase of software that can be used in all Member States should be encouraged in order to facilitate exchange of data.

Amendment 16

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 12

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (12) | Information Technology (IT) capacity building actions are set to attract
  the
  greatest part of the budget under the Programme. Specific provisions should describe, respectively, the common and national components of the European electronic systems. Moreover, the scope of actions and the responsibilities of the Commission and the Member States should be clearly defined. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(12)

Information Technology (IT) capacity building actions are set to attract
  the
  greatest part of the budget under the Programme. Specific provisions should describe, respectively, the common and national components of the European electronic systems. Moreover, the scope of actions and the responsibilities of the Commission and the Member States should be clearly defined.

| (12) | Information Technology (IT) capacity building actions are set to attract
  a greater
  part of the budget under the Programme. Specific provisions should describe, respectively, the common and national components of the European electronic systems. Moreover, the scope of actions and the responsibilities of the Commission and the Member States should be clearly defined.
  In order to ensure coherence and coordination of IT capacity-building actions, the Programme should provide that the Commission develops and updates a Multiannual Strategic Customs Plan (‘MASP-C’), with the aim of creating an electronic environment which ensures consistency and interoperability of the customs systems in the Union. |
| --- | --- |

(12)

Information Technology (IT) capacity building actions are set to attract
  a greater
  part of the budget under the Programme. Specific provisions should describe, respectively, the common and national components of the European electronic systems. Moreover, the scope of actions and the responsibilities of the Commission and the Member States should be clearly defined.
  In order to ensure coherence and coordination of IT capacity-building actions, the Programme should provide that the Commission develops and updates a Multiannual Strategic Customs Plan (‘MASP-C’), with the aim of creating an electronic environment which ensures consistency and interoperability of the customs systems in the Union.

Amendment 17

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 14 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (14a) | In line with the findings contained on the two special reports adopted recently by the European Court of Auditors in the field of customs, namely special report No 19/2017 of 5 December 2017 entitled ‘Import procedures: shortcomings in the legal framework and an ineffective implementation impact the financial interests of the EU’, and special report No 26/2018 of 10 October 2018 entitled ‘A series of delays in Customs IT systems: what went wrong?’, the actions undertaken within the ‘Customs’ programme for cooperation in the field of customs should aim at tackling the shortcomings signalled. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(14a)

In line with the findings contained on the two special reports adopted recently by the European Court of Auditors in the field of customs, namely special report No 19/2017 of 5 December 2017 entitled ‘Import procedures: shortcomings in the legal framework and an ineffective implementation impact the financial interests of the EU’, and special report No 26/2018 of 10 October 2018 entitled ‘A series of delays in Customs IT systems: what went wrong?’, the actions undertaken within the ‘Customs’ programme for cooperation in the field of customs should aim at tackling the shortcomings signalled.

Amendment 18

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 14 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (14b) | On 4 October 2018 the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the fight against customs fraud and the protection of the Union’s own resources. The conclusions contained in that resolution should be taken into account during the actions implemented in the framework of the Programme. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(14b)

On 4 October 2018 the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the fight against customs fraud and the protection of the Union’s own resources. The conclusions contained in that resolution should be taken into account during the actions implemented in the framework of the Programme.

Amendment 19

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 20

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (20) | The types of financing and the methods of implementation under this Regulation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the specific objectives of the actions and to deliver results, taking into account, in particular, the costs of controls, the administrative burden, and the expected risk of non-compliance. This should include consideration of the use of lump sums, flat rates and unit costs, as well as financing not linked to costs as referred to in Article 125(1) of the Financial Regulation. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(20)

The types of financing and the methods of implementation under this Regulation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the specific objectives of the actions and to deliver results, taking into account, in particular, the costs of controls, the administrative burden, and the expected risk of non-compliance. This should include consideration of the use of lump sums, flat rates and unit costs, as well as financing not linked to costs as referred to in Article 125(1) of the Financial Regulation.

| (20) | The types of financing and the methods of implementation under this Regulation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the specific objectives of the actions and to deliver
  the best
  results, taking into account, in particular, the costs of controls, the administrative burden, and the expected risk of non-compliance. This should include consideration of the use of lump sums, flat rates and unit costs, as well as financing not linked to costs as referred to in Article 125(1) of the Financial Regulation. |
| --- | --- |

(20)

The types of financing and the methods of implementation under this Regulation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the specific objectives of the actions and to deliver
  the best
  results, taking into account, in particular, the costs of controls, the administrative burden, and the expected risk of non-compliance. This should include consideration of the use of lump sums, flat rates and unit costs, as well as financing not linked to costs as referred to in Article 125(1) of the Financial Regulation.

Amendment 20

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   The Programme
  has the general objective to
  support the customs union and customs authorities
  to protect
  the financial and economic interests of the Union and its Member States
  , to ensure
  security and safety
  within the Union
  and to protect the Union
  from
  unfair and
  illegal trade, while facilitating
  legitimate business
  activity
  . | 1.   
  With a view to achieving the long-term aim that all customs administrations in the Union work together as closely as possible, and in order to guarantee the security and safety of the Member States and to protect the Union against fraud, unfair and unlawful commercial practices, and at the same time, promote legitimate business activities and a high level of consumer protection,
  the general objective of the Programme
  is
  to support the customs union and
  the
  customs authorities
  in protecting
  the financial and economic interests of the Union and its Member States.. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1.   The Programme
  has the general objective to
  support the customs union and customs authorities
  to protect
  the financial and economic interests of the Union and its Member States
  , to ensure
  security and safety
  within the Union
  and to protect the Union
  from
  unfair and
  illegal trade, while facilitating
  legitimate business
  activity
  .

1.   
  With a view to achieving the long-term aim that all customs administrations in the Union work together as closely as possible, and in order to guarantee the security and safety of the Member States and to protect the Union against fraud, unfair and unlawful commercial practices, and at the same time, promote legitimate business activities and a high level of consumer protection,
  the general objective of the Programme
  is
  to support the customs union and
  the
  customs authorities
  in protecting
  the financial and economic interests of the Union and its Member States..

Amendment 21

Amendment 21

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 — paragraph 2

Article 3 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   The Programme has the specific
  objective
  to support the preparation and uniform implementation of customs legislation and policy as well as customs cooperation
  and administrative
  capacity building,
  including human competency and the development and operation of European
  electronic systems. | 2.   The Programme has the
  following
  specific
  objectives: |
| | (1) | to support the preparation and uniform implementation of customs legislation and policy as well as customs cooperation; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   The Programme has the specific
  objective
  to support the preparation and uniform implementation of customs legislation and policy as well as customs cooperation
  and administrative
  capacity building,
  including human competency and the development and operation of European
  electronic systems.

2.   The Programme has the
  following
  specific
  objectives:

(1)

(1)

to support the preparation and uniform implementation of customs legislation and policy as well as customs cooperation;

| (2) | to assist with IT
  capacity building,
  which consists in developing, maintaining and operating the
  electronic systems
  as referred to in Article 278 of the Union Customs Code, and enabling a smooth transition to a paperless environment and trade in line with Article 12 of this Regulation
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(2)

(2)

to assist with IT
  capacity building,
  which consists in developing, maintaining and operating the
  electronic systems
  as referred to in Article 278 of the Union Customs Code, and enabling a smooth transition to a paperless environment and trade in line with Article 12 of this Regulation
  ;

to assist with IT

which consists in developing, maintaining and operating the

as referred to in Article 278 of the Union Customs Code, and enabling a smooth transition to a paperless environment and trade in line with Article 12 of this Regulation

| (3) | to finance joint actions, which consist in cooperation mechanisms enabling officials to carry out joint operational activities under their core responsibilities, share experience in the customs field and join efforts to deliver on customs policy; |
| --- | --- |

(3)

(3)

to finance joint actions, which consist in cooperation mechanisms enabling officials to carry out joint operational activities under their core responsibilities, share experience in the customs field and join efforts to deliver on customs policy;

to finance joint actions, which consist in cooperation mechanisms enabling officials to carry out joint operational activities under their core responsibilities, share experience in the customs field and join efforts to deliver on customs policy;

| (4) | to enhance human competencies, supporting the professional skills of customs officials and empowering them to fulfil their role on a uniform basis; |
| --- | --- |

(4)

(4)

to enhance human competencies, supporting the professional skills of customs officials and empowering them to fulfil their role on a uniform basis;

to enhance human competencies, supporting the professional skills of customs officials and empowering them to fulfil their role on a uniform basis;

| (5) | to support innovation in the area of customs policy. |
| --- | --- |

(5)

(5)

to support innovation in the area of customs policy.

to support innovation in the area of customs policy.

Amendment 22

Amendment 22

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 — paragraph 2 a (new)

Article 3 — paragraph 2 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2a.
     
  The Programme shall be consistent with and exploit any synergies with other Union action programmes and funds with similar objectives in related fields. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2a.
     
  The Programme shall be consistent with and exploit any synergies with other Union action programmes and funds with similar objectives in related fields.

Amendment 23

Amendment 23

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 — paragraph 2 b (new)

Article 3 — paragraph 2 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2b.
     
  The implementation of the Programme shall respect the principles of transparency, proportionality, equal treatment and non-discrimination. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2b.
     
  The implementation of the Programme shall respect the principles of transparency, proportionality, equal treatment and non-discrimination.

Amendment 24

Amendment 24

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 — paragraph 2 c (new)

Article 3 — paragraph 2 c (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2c.
     
  The Programme shall also support the continuous evaluation and monitoring of the cooperation between customs authorities with a view to identifying weaknesses and possible improvements. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2c.
     
  The Programme shall also support the continuous evaluation and monitoring of the cooperation between customs authorities with a view to identifying weaknesses and possible improvements.

Amendment 25

Amendment 25

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 1

Article 4 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   The financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme for the period 2021 — 2027 shall be EUR 950 000 000 in current prices. | 1.   The financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme for the period 2021 — 2027 shall be EUR
  842 844 000 in 2018 prices (EUR
  950 000 000 in current prices). |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   The financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme for the period 2021 — 2027 shall be EUR 950 000 000 in current prices.

1.   The financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme for the period 2021 — 2027 shall be EUR
  842 844 000 in 2018 prices (EUR
  950 000 000 in current prices).

Amendment 26

Amendment 26

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 2

Article 4 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   The amount referred to in paragraph 1 may also cover expenses for preparation, monitoring, control, audit, evaluation and other activities for managing the Programme and evaluating the achievement of its objectives. It may moreover cover expenses relating to studies, meetings of experts, information and communication actions, in so far as they are related to the objectives of the Programme, as well as expenses linked to information technology networks focusing on information processing and exchange, including corporate information technology tools and other technical and administrative assistance needed in connection with the management of the Programme. | 2.   
  When necessary and duly justified, the
  amount referred to in paragraph 1 may also cover expenses for preparation, monitoring, control, audit, evaluation and other activities for managing the Programme and evaluating
  its performance and
  the achievement of its objectives. It may moreover cover expenses relating to studies, meetings of experts, information and communication actions
  by the Commission addressed to Member States and economic operators
  , in so far as they are related to the objectives of the Programme, as well as expenses linked to information technology networks focusing on information processing and exchange, including corporate information technology tools and other technical and administrative assistance needed in connection with the management of the Programme
  , in so far as such activities are required for the achievement of the objectives of the Programme
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   The amount referred to in paragraph 1 may also cover expenses for preparation, monitoring, control, audit, evaluation and other activities for managing the Programme and evaluating the achievement of its objectives. It may moreover cover expenses relating to studies, meetings of experts, information and communication actions, in so far as they are related to the objectives of the Programme, as well as expenses linked to information technology networks focusing on information processing and exchange, including corporate information technology tools and other technical and administrative assistance needed in connection with the management of the Programme.

2.   
  When necessary and duly justified, the
  amount referred to in paragraph 1 may also cover expenses for preparation, monitoring, control, audit, evaluation and other activities for managing the Programme and evaluating
  its performance and
  the achievement of its objectives. It may moreover cover expenses relating to studies, meetings of experts, information and communication actions
  by the Commission addressed to Member States and economic operators
  , in so far as they are related to the objectives of the Programme, as well as expenses linked to information technology networks focusing on information processing and exchange, including corporate information technology tools and other technical and administrative assistance needed in connection with the management of the Programme
  , in so far as such activities are required for the achievement of the objectives of the Programme
  .

Amendment 27

Amendment 27

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 — paragraph 2 a (new)

Article 4 — paragraph 2 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2a.
     
  The Programme shall not be used to cover costs relating to the potential withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union. The Commission shall reserve upon its own assessment resources in order to cover the costs relating to the disengagement of the United Kingdom from all Union customs systems and cooperation, and the lapsing of its legal obligations in this area. |
| | Before reserving those resources, the Commission shall make an estimate of the potential costs, and shall inform the European Parliament once data relevant for that estimate become available. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2a.
     
  The Programme shall not be used to cover costs relating to the potential withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union. The Commission shall reserve upon its own assessment resources in order to cover the costs relating to the disengagement of the United Kingdom from all Union customs systems and cooperation, and the lapsing of its legal obligations in this area.

Before reserving those resources, the Commission shall make an estimate of the potential costs, and shall inform the European Parliament once data relevant for that estimate become available.

Before reserving those resources, the Commission shall make an estimate of the potential costs, and shall inform the European Parliament once data relevant for that estimate become available.

Amendment 28

Amendment 28

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 — paragraph 1 — point c — introductory part

Article 5 — paragraph 1 — point c — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (c) | other third countries,
  in accordance with
  the conditions laid down in a specific agreement
  covering
  the participation of
  the
  third country
  to
  any Union programme, provided that the agreement: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(c)

other third countries,
  in accordance with
  the conditions laid down in a specific agreement
  covering
  the participation of
  the
  third country
  to
  any Union programme, provided that the agreement:

in accordance with

covering

the

to

| (c) | other third countries,
  under
  the conditions laid down in a specific agreement
  on
  the participation of
  a
  third country
  in
  any Union programme, provided that the agreement: |
| --- | --- |

(c)

other third countries,
  under
  the conditions laid down in a specific agreement
  on
  the participation of
  a
  third country
  in
  any Union programme, provided that the agreement:

under

on

a

in

Amendment 29

Amendment 29

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 — paragraph 1 — point c — indent 2

Article 5 — paragraph 1 — point c — indent 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| — | lays down
  the conditions
  of
  participation in the programmes, including the calculation of financial contributions to individual programmes and their administrative costs. These contributions shall constitute assigned
  revenues
  in accordance with Article [21(5)] of
  Regulation [2018/XXX] [
  the
  new
  Financial Regulation]; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

—

lays down
  the conditions
  of
  participation in the programmes, including the calculation of financial contributions to individual programmes and their administrative costs. These contributions shall constitute assigned
  revenues
  in accordance with Article [21(5)] of
  Regulation [2018/XXX] [
  the
  new
  Financial Regulation];

lays down

of

revenues

Regulation [2018/XXX] [

new

| — | establishes
  the conditions
  for
  participation in the programmes, including the calculation of financial contributions to individual programmes and their administrative costs. These contributions shall constitute assigned
  revenue
  in accordance with Article 21(5) of the Financial Regulation; |
| --- | --- |

—

establishes
  the conditions
  for
  participation in the programmes, including the calculation of financial contributions to individual programmes and their administrative costs. These contributions shall constitute assigned
  revenue
  in accordance with Article 21(5) of the Financial Regulation;

establishes

for

revenue

Amendment 30

Amendment 30

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 — paragraph 2

Article 7 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   Actions complementing or supporting the actions implementing the objectives referred to in Article 3 of Regulation (EU) [2018/XXX] [CCE instrument] shall also be eligible for funding under this Programme. | 2.   Actions complementing or supporting the actions implementing the objectives referred to in Article 3 of Regulation (EU) [2018/XXX] [CCE instrument]
  and/or complementing or supporting the actions implementing the objectives referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) [2018/XXX] [Anti-Fraud Programme]
  shall also be eligible for funding under this Programme. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   Actions complementing or supporting the actions implementing the objectives referred to in Article 3 of Regulation (EU) [2018/XXX] [CCE instrument] shall also be eligible for funding under this Programme.

2.   Actions complementing or supporting the actions implementing the objectives referred to in Article 3 of Regulation (EU) [2018/XXX] [CCE instrument]
  and/or complementing or supporting the actions implementing the objectives referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) [2018/XXX] [Anti-Fraud Programme]
  shall also be eligible for funding under this Programme.

Amendment 31

Amendment 31

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point b

Article 7 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | project-based structured collaboration; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

project-based structured collaboration;

| (b) | project-based structured collaboration
  , such as collaborative IT development by a group of Member States
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

project-based structured collaboration
  , such as collaborative IT development by a group of Member States
  ;

, such as collaborative IT development by a group of Member States

Amendment 32

Amendment 32

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point d

Article 7 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point d

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (d) | human competency and capacity building actions; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(d)

human competency and capacity building actions;

| (d) | human competency and capacity building actions
  , including training and exchange of best practices
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

human competency and capacity building actions
  , including training and exchange of best practices
  ;

, including training and exchange of best practices

Amendment 33

Amendment 33

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point e — point 3 a (new)

Article 7 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 — point e — point 3 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (3a) | monitoring activities; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(3a)

(3a)

monitoring activities;

Amendment 34

Amendment 34

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 — paragraph 4

Article 7 — paragraph 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 4.   Actions consisting in the development and operation of adaptations or extensions to the common components of the European electronic systems for cooperation with third countries not associated to the Programme or international organisations shall be eligible for funding when they are of interest to the Union. The Commission shall put in place the necessary administrative arrangements, which may provide for a financial contribution from the third parties concerned to these actions. | 4.   Actions consisting in the development
  , deployment, maintenance
  and operation of adaptations or extensions to the common components of the European electronic systems for cooperation with third countries not associated to the Programme or international organisations shall be eligible for funding when they are of interest to the Union. The Commission shall put in place the necessary administrative arrangements, which may provide for a financial contribution from the third parties concerned to these actions. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4.   Actions consisting in the development and operation of adaptations or extensions to the common components of the European electronic systems for cooperation with third countries not associated to the Programme or international organisations shall be eligible for funding when they are of interest to the Union. The Commission shall put in place the necessary administrative arrangements, which may provide for a financial contribution from the third parties concerned to these actions.

4.   Actions consisting in the development
  , deployment, maintenance
  and operation of adaptations or extensions to the common components of the European electronic systems for cooperation with third countries not associated to the Programme or international organisations shall be eligible for funding when they are of interest to the Union. The Commission shall put in place the necessary administrative arrangements, which may provide for a financial contribution from the third parties concerned to these actions.

Amendment 35

Amendment 35

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 1

Article 8 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   Wherever beneficial for the achievement of the actions implementing the objectives referred to in Article 3, representatives of governmental authorities, including those from third countries not associated to the
  programme
  pursuant to Article 5, representatives of international and other relevant organisations, of economic operators and organisations representing economic operators and of civil society may take part as external experts to actions organised under the Programme. | 1.   Wherever beneficial for the achievement of the actions implementing the objectives referred to in Article 3, representatives of governmental authorities, including those from third countries not associated to the
  Programme
  pursuant to Article 5,
  academics and
  representatives of international and other relevant organisations, of economic operators and organisations representing economic operators and of civil society may take part as external experts to actions organised under the Programme. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   Wherever beneficial for the achievement of the actions implementing the objectives referred to in Article 3, representatives of governmental authorities, including those from third countries not associated to the
  programme
  pursuant to Article 5, representatives of international and other relevant organisations, of economic operators and organisations representing economic operators and of civil society may take part as external experts to actions organised under the Programme.

1.   Wherever beneficial for the achievement of the actions implementing the objectives referred to in Article 3, representatives of governmental authorities, including those from third countries not associated to the
  Programme
  pursuant to Article 5,
  academics and
  representatives of international and other relevant organisations, of economic operators and organisations representing economic operators and of civil society may take part as external experts to actions organised under the Programme.

Amendment 36

Amendment 36

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 — paragraph 3

Article 8 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   
  The
  external experts shall be selected by the Commission
  based
  on their
  skills
  , experience
  and
  knowledge
  relevant to
  the specific action, avoiding any potential conflict of interest. | 3.   External experts shall be selected by the Commission on
  the basis of
  their
  competence
  , experience
  in the field of application of this Regulation and their relevant
  knowledge
  of
  the specific action
  being taken
  , avoiding any potential conflict of interest.
  The selection shall strike a balance between business representatives and other civil society experts, as well as take into account the principle of gender equality. The list of external experts shall be regularly updated and made accessible to the public. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.   
  The
  external experts shall be selected by the Commission
  based
  on their
  skills
  , experience
  and
  knowledge
  relevant to
  the specific action, avoiding any potential conflict of interest.

3.   External experts shall be selected by the Commission on
  the basis of
  their
  competence
  , experience
  in the field of application of this Regulation and their relevant
  knowledge
  of
  the specific action
  being taken
  , avoiding any potential conflict of interest.
  The selection shall strike a balance between business representatives and other civil society experts, as well as take into account the principle of gender equality. The list of external experts shall be regularly updated and made accessible to the public.

Amendment 37

Amendment 37

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 — paragraph 1

Article 9 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   Grants under the Programme shall be awarded and managed in accordance with Title VIII of the Financial Regulation. | 1.   Grants under the Programme shall be awarded and managed in accordance with Title VIII of the Financial Regulation
  , and specifically with the principles of sound financial management, transparency, proportionality, non-discrimination and equal treatment
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   Grants under the Programme shall be awarded and managed in accordance with Title VIII of the Financial Regulation.

1.   Grants under the Programme shall be awarded and managed in accordance with Title VIII of the Financial Regulation
  , and specifically with the principles of sound financial management, transparency, proportionality, non-discrimination and equal treatment
  .

Amendment 38

Amendment 38

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 — paragraph 1

Article 10 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   By derogation
  to
  Article 190 of the Financial Regulation, the Programme may finance up to 100 % of eligible costs of an action. | 1.   By
  way of
  derogation
  from
  Article 190 of the Financial Regulation, the Programme may finance up to 100 % of
  the
  eligible costs of an action
  according to the relevance of the action and the estimated impact
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   By derogation
  to
  Article 190 of the Financial Regulation, the Programme may finance up to 100 % of eligible costs of an action.

1.   By
  way of
  derogation
  from
  Article 190 of the Financial Regulation, the Programme may finance up to 100 % of
  the
  eligible costs of an action
  according to the relevance of the action and the estimated impact
  .

Amendment 39

Amendment 39

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 — paragraph 1

Article 11 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   The Commission and the Member States shall
  ensure
  jointly the development and operation, including
  the
  design, specification, conformance testing, deployment, maintenance, evolution, security, quality assurance and quality control
  , of the European electronic systems listed in the Multi-Annual Strategic Plan for Customs referred to in Article 12
  . | 1.   The Commission and the Member States shall jointly 
  ensure
  the development and operation
  of the European electronic systems listed in the Multi-Annual Strategic Plan for Customs referred to in Article 12
  , including
  its
  design, specification, conformance testing, deployment, maintenance, evolution,
  modernisation,
  security, quality assurance and quality control. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   The Commission and the Member States shall
  ensure
  jointly the development and operation, including
  the
  design, specification, conformance testing, deployment, maintenance, evolution, security, quality assurance and quality control
  , of the European electronic systems listed in the Multi-Annual Strategic Plan for Customs referred to in Article 12
  .

1.   The Commission and the Member States shall jointly 
  ensure
  the development and operation
  of the European electronic systems listed in the Multi-Annual Strategic Plan for Customs referred to in Article 12
  , including
  its
  design, specification, conformance testing, deployment, maintenance, evolution,
  modernisation,
  security, quality assurance and quality control.

Amendment 40

Amendment 40

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 — paragraph 2 — point b

Article 11 — paragraph 2 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | the overall coordination of the development and operation of European electronic systems with a view to their operability, inter connectivity and continuous improvement and their synchronised implementation; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

the overall coordination of the development and operation of European electronic systems with a view to their operability, inter connectivity and continuous improvement and their synchronised implementation;

| (b) | the overall coordination of the development and operation of European electronic systems with a view to their operability,
  cyber-resilience,
  interconnectivity and continuous improvement and their synchronised implementation; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the overall coordination of the development and operation of European electronic systems with a view to their operability,
  cyber-resilience,
  interconnectivity and continuous improvement and their synchronised implementation;

cyber-resilience,

Amendment 41

Amendment 41

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 — paragraph 2 — point e a (new)

Article 11 — paragraph 2 — point e a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (ea) | an efficient and swift communication with and between Member States with a view to streamlining the governance of the Union’s electronic systems; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(ea)

(ea)

an efficient and swift communication with and between Member States with a view to streamlining the governance of the Union’s electronic systems;

an efficient and swift communication with and between Member States with a view to streamlining the governance of the Union’s electronic systems;

Amendment 42

Amendment 42

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 — paragraph 2 — point e b (new)

Article 11 — paragraph 2 — point e b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (eb) | a timely and transparent communication with the stakeholders concerned with the implementation of IT systems at Union and Member States level, in particular about delays in the implementation of and spending relating to Union and national components. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(eb)

(eb)

a timely and transparent communication with the stakeholders concerned with the implementation of IT systems at Union and Member States level, in particular about delays in the implementation of and spending relating to Union and national components.

a timely and transparent communication with the stakeholders concerned with the implementation of IT systems at Union and Member States level, in particular about delays in the implementation of and spending relating to Union and national components.

Amendment 43

Amendment 43

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 — paragraph 3 — point d

Article 11 — paragraph 3 — point d

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (d) | the regular provision to the Commission
  of
  information
  regarding
  the measures taken to enable
  their respective
  authorities or economic operators to make full use of European electronic systems; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(d)

the regular provision to the Commission
  of
  information
  regarding
  the measures taken to enable
  their respective
  authorities or economic operators to make full use of European electronic systems;

of

regarding

their respective

| (d) | providing
  the Commission
  with regular
  information
  on
  the measures taken to enable
  the
  authorities or economic operators
  concerned
  to make full
  and effective
  use of
  the
  European electronic systems; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

providing
  the Commission
  with regular
  information
  on
  the measures taken to enable
  the
  authorities or economic operators
  concerned
  to make full
  and effective
  use of
  the
  European electronic systems;

providing

with regular

on

the

concerned

and effective

the

Amendment 44

Amendment 44

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 — paragraph 1 — introductory part

Article 12 — paragraph 1 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   The Commission shall draw up and
  keep updated a Multi-Annual
  Strategic Plan for Customs listing all tasks relevant for the development and operation of European electronic systems and classifying each system, or part
  thereof, as: | 1.   The Commission shall draw up and
  update a Multi-Annual
  Strategic Plan for
  the
  customs
  field
  listing all
  the
  tasks relevant for the development and operation of European electronic systems and classifying each system or part
  of a system as: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   The Commission shall draw up and
  keep updated a Multi-Annual
  Strategic Plan for Customs listing all tasks relevant for the development and operation of European electronic systems and classifying each system, or part
  thereof, as:

1.   The Commission shall draw up and
  update a Multi-Annual
  Strategic Plan for
  the
  customs
  field
  listing all
  the
  tasks relevant for the development and operation of European electronic systems and classifying each system or part
  of a system as:

Amendment 45

Amendment 45

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 — paragraph 1 — point a

Article 12 — paragraph 1 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | a common component: a component of the European electronic systems developed at Union level, which is available for all Member States or identified
  as common
  by the Commission for reasons of efficiency, security
  and
  rationalisation; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

a common component: a component of the European electronic systems developed at Union level, which is available for all Member States or identified
  as common
  by the Commission for reasons of efficiency, security
  and
  rationalisation;

as common

and

| a) | a common component: a component of European electronic systems developed at Union level, which is available to all Member States or identified by the Commission
  as being common
  for reasons of efficiency, security
  of
  rationalisation
  and reliability
  ; |
| --- | --- |

a)

a common component: a component of European electronic systems developed at Union level, which is available to all Member States or identified by the Commission
  as being common
  for reasons of efficiency, security
  of
  rationalisation
  and reliability
  ;

as being common

of

and reliability

Amendment 46

Amendment 46

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 — paragraph 1 — point b

Article 12 — paragraph 1 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | a national component: a component of the European electronic systems developed at national level, which is available in the Member State that created such a component or contributed to its joint creation; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

a national component: a component of the European electronic systems developed at national level, which is available in the Member State that created such a component or contributed to its joint creation;

| (b) | a national component: a component of the European electronic systems developed at national level, which is available in the Member State that created such a component or contributed to its joint creation
  , for instance as part of a collaborative IT development project by a group of Member States
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

a national component: a component of the European electronic systems developed at national level, which is available in the Member State that created such a component or contributed to its joint creation
  , for instance as part of a collaborative IT development project by a group of Member States
  ;

, for instance as part of a collaborative IT development project by a group of Member States

Amendment 47

Amendment 47

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 — paragraph 3

Article 12 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   Member States shall notify the Commission of the completion of each task allocated to them under the Multi-Annual Strategic Plan for Customs referred to in paragraph 1. They shall also regularly report to the Commission on progress with their tasks. | 3.   Member States shall notify the Commission of the completion of each task allocated to them under the Multi-Annual Strategic Plan for Customs referred to in paragraph 1. They shall also regularly report to the Commission on progress with their tasks
  and where applicable about foreseeable delays in their implementation
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.   Member States shall notify the Commission of the completion of each task allocated to them under the Multi-Annual Strategic Plan for Customs referred to in paragraph 1. They shall also regularly report to the Commission on progress with their tasks.

3.   Member States shall notify the Commission of the completion of each task allocated to them under the Multi-Annual Strategic Plan for Customs referred to in paragraph 1. They shall also regularly report to the Commission on progress with their tasks
  and where applicable about foreseeable delays in their implementation
  .

Amendment 48

Amendment 48

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 — paragraph 5

Article 12 — paragraph 5

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 5.   No later than 31 October of each year, the Commission shall, on the basis of the annual reports referred to in paragraph 4, establish a consolidated report assessing the progress made by Member States and the Commission in the implementation of the plan referred to in paragraph 1 and make that report public. | 5.   No later than 31 October of each year, the Commission shall, on the basis of the annual reports referred to in paragraph 4, establish a consolidated report assessing the progress made by Member States and the Commission in the implementation of the plan referred to in paragraph 1
  , including information on necessary adaptations of or delays with the plan,
  and make that report public. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

5.   No later than 31 October of each year, the Commission shall, on the basis of the annual reports referred to in paragraph 4, establish a consolidated report assessing the progress made by Member States and the Commission in the implementation of the plan referred to in paragraph 1 and make that report public.

5.   No later than 31 October of each year, the Commission shall, on the basis of the annual reports referred to in paragraph 4, establish a consolidated report assessing the progress made by Member States and the Commission in the implementation of the plan referred to in paragraph 1
  , including information on necessary adaptations of or delays with the plan,
  and make that report public.

Amendment 49

Amendment 49

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 — paragraph 1

Article 13 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   The Programme shall be implemented by multiannual work programmes referred to in Article 108 of the Financial Regulation. | 1.   The Programme shall be implemented by multiannual work programmes referred to in Article 110 of the Financial Regulation.
  The multiannual work programmes shall in particular set out the objectives to be pursued, the expected results, the method of implementation and the total amount of the financing plan. They shall also set out in detail a description of the actions to be financed, an indication of the amount allocated to each action and an indicative implementation timetable. The multiannual work programmes shall be, communicated to the European Parliament where applicable. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   The Programme shall be implemented by multiannual work programmes referred to in Article 108 of the Financial Regulation.

1.   The Programme shall be implemented by multiannual work programmes referred to in Article 110 of the Financial Regulation.
  The multiannual work programmes shall in particular set out the objectives to be pursued, the expected results, the method of implementation and the total amount of the financing plan. They shall also set out in detail a description of the actions to be financed, an indication of the amount allocated to each action and an indicative implementation timetable. The multiannual work programmes shall be, communicated to the European Parliament where applicable.

Amendment 50

Amendment 50

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 — paragraph 2

Article 13 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   The multiannual work programmes shall be adopted by the Commission by means of implementing acts. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 18(2). | 2.   The multiannual work programmes shall be adopted by the Commission by means of implementing acts
  and communicated to the European Parliament and the Council
  . Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the
  examination
  procedure referred to in Article 18(2). |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   The multiannual work programmes shall be adopted by the Commission by means of implementing acts. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 18(2).

2.   The multiannual work programmes shall be adopted by the Commission by means of implementing acts
  and communicated to the European Parliament and the Council
  . Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the
  examination
  procedure referred to in Article 18(2).

Amendment 51

Amendment 51

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 — paragraph 2 a (new)

Article 13 — paragraph 2 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2a.
     
  The multiannual work programmes shall build on lessons learned from previous programmes. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2a.
     
  The multiannual work programmes shall build on lessons learned from previous programmes.

Amendment 52

Amendment 52

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 — paragraph 1

Article 14 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   
  Indicators to report on progress
  of the Programme
  towards the achievement of the specific objectives set out in Article 3 are set in Annex 2
  . | 1.   
  In compliance with its reporting requirements pursuant to point (h) of Article 41(3) of the Financial Regulation, the Commission shall present to the European Parliament and the Council information on the performance
  of the Programme
  . Reporting on performance shall include information on both progress and shortfalls
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   
  Indicators to report on progress
  of the Programme
  towards the achievement of the specific objectives set out in Article 3 are set in Annex 2
  .

1.   
  In compliance with its reporting requirements pursuant to point (h) of Article 41(3) of the Financial Regulation, the Commission shall present to the European Parliament and the Council information on the performance
  of the Programme
  . Reporting on performance shall include information on both progress and shortfalls
  .

Amendment 53

Amendment 53

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 — paragraph 2

Article 14 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   To ensure effective assessment of progress of the Programme towards the achievement of its objectives, the Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 17 to amend Annex 2 to review or complement the indicators where considered necessary and to supplement this Regulation with provisions on the establishment of a monitoring and evaluation framework. | 2.   
  Indicators for reporting on the performance of the Programme towards the achievement of the specific objectives provided for in Article 3 are set out in Annex 2.
  To ensure effective assessment of progress of the Programme towards the achievement of its objectives, the Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 17 to amend Annex 2 to review or complement the indicators where considered necessary and to supplement this Regulation with provisions on the establishment of a monitoring and evaluation framework
  in order to provide the European Parliament and the Council with updated qualitative as well as quantitative information on the performance of the Programme
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   To ensure effective assessment of progress of the Programme towards the achievement of its objectives, the Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 17 to amend Annex 2 to review or complement the indicators where considered necessary and to supplement this Regulation with provisions on the establishment of a monitoring and evaluation framework.

2.   
  Indicators for reporting on the performance of the Programme towards the achievement of the specific objectives provided for in Article 3 are set out in Annex 2.
  To ensure effective assessment of progress of the Programme towards the achievement of its objectives, the Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 17 to amend Annex 2 to review or complement the indicators where considered necessary and to supplement this Regulation with provisions on the establishment of a monitoring and evaluation framework
  in order to provide the European Parliament and the Council with updated qualitative as well as quantitative information on the performance of the Programme
  .

Amendment 54

Amendment 54

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 — paragraph 3

Article 14 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   The performance reporting system shall ensure that data for monitoring
  programme
  implementation and results are collected
  efficiently, effectively, and in a
  timely manner. To
  that
  end, proportionate reporting requirements
  shall
  be imposed on recipients of Union funds. | 3.   The performance reporting system shall ensure that
  the
  data for
  the
  monitoring
  of the
  implementation and
  the
  results
  of the Programme
  are
  comparable and complete as well as
  collected
  in an efficient, effective and
  timely manner. To
  this
  end, proportionate
  and relevant
  reporting requirements
  shall
  be imposed on
  the
  recipients of Union funds.
  The Commission shall provide the European Parliament and the Council with reliable information on the quality of the performance data used. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.   The performance reporting system shall ensure that data for monitoring
  programme
  implementation and results are collected
  efficiently, effectively, and in a
  timely manner. To
  that
  end, proportionate reporting requirements
  shall
  be imposed on recipients of Union funds.

3.   The performance reporting system shall ensure that
  the
  data for
  the
  monitoring
  of the
  implementation and
  the
  results
  of the Programme
  are
  comparable and complete as well as
  collected
  in an efficient, effective and
  timely manner. To
  this
  end, proportionate
  and relevant
  reporting requirements
  shall
  be imposed on
  the
  recipients of Union funds.
  The Commission shall provide the European Parliament and the Council with reliable information on the quality of the performance data used.

Amendment 55

Amendment 55

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 — paragraph 2

Article 15 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   The interim evaluation of the Programme shall be
  performed once there is
  sufficient information
  available about the
  implementation
  of the Programme
  , but no later than
  four
  years after the start of the programme implementation. | 2.   The interim evaluation of the Programme shall be
  carried out as soon as
  sufficient information
  on its
  implementation
  is available
  , but no later than
  three
  years after the start of the programme implementation. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   The interim evaluation of the Programme shall be
  performed once there is
  sufficient information
  available about the
  implementation
  of the Programme
  , but no later than
  four
  years after the start of the programme implementation.

2.   The interim evaluation of the Programme shall be
  carried out as soon as
  sufficient information
  on its
  implementation
  is available
  , but no later than
  three
  years after the start of the programme implementation.

Amendment 56

Amendment 56

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 — paragraph 2 a (new)

Article 15 — paragraph 2 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2a.
     
  The interim evaluation shall present findings necessary to make a decision about a follow-up to the Programme beyond 2027 and its objectives. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2a.
     
  The interim evaluation shall present findings necessary to make a decision about a follow-up to the Programme beyond 2027 and its objectives.

Amendment 57

Amendment 57

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 — paragraph 3

Article 15 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   At the end of the implementation of the Programme, but no later than
  four
  years after the end of the period
  specified
  in Article 1, a final evaluation of the Programme
  shall be carried out by the Commission
  . | 3.   At the end of the implementation of the Programme, but no later than
  three
  years after the end of the period
  referred to
  in Article 1,
  the Commission shall carry out
  a final evaluation of the Programme. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.   At the end of the implementation of the Programme, but no later than
  four
  years after the end of the period
  specified
  in Article 1, a final evaluation of the Programme
  shall be carried out by the Commission
  .

3.   At the end of the implementation of the Programme, but no later than
  three
  years after the end of the period
  referred to
  in Article 1,
  the Commission shall carry out
  a final evaluation of the Programme.

Amendment 58

Amendment 58

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 — paragraph 4

Article 15 — paragraph 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 4.   The Commission shall communicate the conclusions of the evaluations, accompanied by its observations, to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. | 4.   The Commission shall
  present and
  communicate the conclusions of the evaluations, accompanied by its observations
  and lessons learned
  , to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4.   The Commission shall communicate the conclusions of the evaluations, accompanied by its observations, to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions.

4.   The Commission shall
  present and
  communicate the conclusions of the evaluations, accompanied by its observations
  and lessons learned
  , to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions.

Amendment 59

Amendment 59

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 — paragraph 1

Article 16 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Where a third country participates in the programme by a decision under an international agreement or by virtue of any other legal instrument, the third country shall grant the necessary rights and access required for the authorizing officer responsible, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), the European Court of Auditors to comprehensively exert their respective competences. In the case of OLAF, such rights shall include the right to carry out investigations, including on-the-spot checks and inspections, provided for in Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF). | Where a third country participates in the programme by a decision under an international agreement or by virtue of any other legal instrument, the third country shall grant the necessary rights and access required for the authorizing officer responsible, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), the European Court of Auditors
  and the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
  to comprehensively exert their respective competences. In the case of OLAF
  and the EPPO
  , such rights shall include the right to carry out investigations, including on-the-spot checks and inspections, provided for in Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1a)

  and in Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1939

   (1b). |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Where a third country participates in the programme by a decision under an international agreement or by virtue of any other legal instrument, the third country shall grant the necessary rights and access required for the authorizing officer responsible, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), the European Court of Auditors to comprehensively exert their respective competences. In the case of OLAF, such rights shall include the right to carry out investigations, including on-the-spot checks and inspections, provided for in Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF).

Where a third country participates in the programme by a decision under an international agreement or by virtue of any other legal instrument, the third country shall grant the necessary rights and access required for the authorizing officer responsible, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), the European Court of Auditors
  and the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)
  to comprehensively exert their respective competences. In the case of OLAF
  and the EPPO
  , such rights shall include the right to carry out investigations, including on-the-spot checks and inspections, provided for in Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1a)

  and in Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1939

   (1b).

and the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO)

and the EPPO

1a

and in Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1939

1b

Amendment 60

Amendment 60

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 — paragraph 1

Article 19 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   The recipients of Union funding shall acknowledge the origin and ensure
  the
  visibility of the Union funding (in particular when promoting the actions and their results) by providing coherent, effective and proportionate targeted information to multiple audiences, including the media and the public. | 1.   The recipients of Union funding shall acknowledge the origin and ensure
  maximum
  visibility of the Union funding (in particular when promoting the actions and their results) by providing coherent, effective and proportionate targeted information to multiple audiences, including the media and the public. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   The recipients of Union funding shall acknowledge the origin and ensure
  the
  visibility of the Union funding (in particular when promoting the actions and their results) by providing coherent, effective and proportionate targeted information to multiple audiences, including the media and the public.

1.   The recipients of Union funding shall acknowledge the origin and ensure
  maximum
  visibility of the Union funding (in particular when promoting the actions and their results) by providing coherent, effective and proportionate targeted information to multiple audiences, including the media and the public.

Amendment 61

Amendment 61

Proposal for a regulation

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 — paragraph 2

Article 19 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   The Commission shall implement information and communication actions
  relating to the Programme, and its
  actions and results. Financial resources allocated to the Programme shall also contribute to the
  corporate
  communication of the political priorities
  of the Union, as
  far as they are
  related
  to the objectives
  referred to
  in Article 3. | 2.   The Commission shall implement information and communication actions
  on the Programme, on the
  actions
  financed under the Programme
  , and
  on the
  results
  achieved by those financed actions
  .
  The
  financial resources allocated to the Programme shall also contribute to the
  institutional
  communication of the
  Union's
  political priorities
  in so
  far as they are
  linked
  to the objectives
  set out
  in Article 3. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   The Commission shall implement information and communication actions
  relating to the Programme, and its
  actions and results. Financial resources allocated to the Programme shall also contribute to the
  corporate
  communication of the political priorities
  of the Union, as
  far as they are
  related
  to the objectives
  referred to
  in Article 3.

2.   The Commission shall implement information and communication actions
  on the Programme, on the
  actions
  financed under the Programme
  , and
  on the
  results
  achieved by those financed actions
  .
  The
  financial resources allocated to the Programme shall also contribute to the
  institutional
  communication of the
  Union's
  political priorities
  in so
  far as they are
  linked
  to the objectives
  set out
  in Article 3.

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(1)  The matter was referred back for interinstitutional negotiations to the committee responsible, pursuant to Rule 59(4), fourth subparagraph (A8-0464/2018).

1

(18)  Regulation (EU) No 1294/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing an action programme for customs in the European Union for the period 2014-2020 (Customs 2020) and repealing Decision No 624/2007/EC, OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 209.

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(18)  Regulation (EU) No 1294/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing an action programme for customs in the European Union for the period 2014-2020 (Customs 2020) and repealing Decision No 624/2007/EC, OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 209.

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(19)  https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/general-information-customs/customs-risk-management/measures-customs-risk-management-framework-crmf_en

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(19)  https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/general-information-customs/customs-risk-management/measures-customs-risk-management-framework-crmf_en

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(21)  
  COM(2016)0605

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COM(2016)0605

(21)  
  Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 (OJ L 193, 30.7.2018, p. 1).

21

Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 (OJ L 193, 30.7.2018, p. 1).

(22)  Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing, as part of the Integrated Border Management Fund, the instrument for financial support for customs control equipment

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(22)  Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing, as part of the Integrated Border Management Fund, the instrument for financial support for customs control equipment

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(23)  COM(2010)0700

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(23)  COM(2010)0700

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(1a)  
  Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 September 2013 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1074/1999 (OJ L 248, 18.9.2013, p. 1.)

1a

Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 883/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 September 2013 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1074/1999 (OJ L 248, 18.9.2013, p. 1.)

(1b)  
  Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1939 of 12 October 2017 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (‘the EPPO’) (OJ L 283, 31.10.2017, p. 1.)

1b

Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1939 of 12 October 2017 implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (‘the EPPO’) (OJ L 283, 31.10.2017, p. 1.)

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