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Funkce a obsah společného vykazování na úrovni EU
Functions and content of an EU Consolidated Report
- určila, kdy bude vhodné provádět výměnu informací, a zveřejňovala každého čtvrt roku statistické údaje elektronickou formou;
- identify timelines for information exchange and publish any statistical data in electronic format on a quarterly basis;
- využila doporučení politické studie o zlepšování výroční zprávy, kterou zpracoval Stockholmský mezinárodní institut pro mírový výzkum (SIPRI)
- use the recommendations in the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Policy Paper on Improving the Annual Report
The European Union Code of Conduct on Arms Exports: Improving the Annual Report.
The European Union Code of Conduct on Arms Exports: Improving the Annual Report.
SIPRI Policy Paper No.8, SIPRI, November 2004, p33 URL < http://www.sipri.org/contents/publications/policy_papers.html> , aby vznikly společné standardy vykazování a aby se usnadnilo shromažďování a poskytování údajů pro vykazování na úrovni EU;
SIPRI Policy Paper No.8, SIPRI, November 2004. in order to achieve common reporting standards and to facilitate the collection and submission of data for the EU Report;
- zveřejňovala více informací o procesech na úrovni EU včetně systémů zamítání vývozních licencí, systému zamítání zprostředkovatelských licencí a databáze obsahující údaje o informačních programech členských států;
- publish more information on EU-wide processes, including the denials system for export licences, the denials system for brokering licences and the database containing information on national outreach activities;
- poskytla podrobné údaje o tom, jako budou uplatňovány prioritní hlavní směry, jaké budou používány mechanismy a jak budou akce časově rovrženy;
- provide details on how each priority guideline will be applied, the mechanisms that will be used, and the schedule for action;
Zahrnutí zboží pro opětovný vývoz
Incorporation of goods for re-export
20. vítá prioritní hlavní směry pro kontroly po vývozu a vyzývá členské státy, aby se dohodly na postupech ověřování dodávek do cílových zemí a jejich konečného užití a uživatelů v těchto zemích; doporučuje, aby členské státy vytvořily mechanismy pro výměnu informací a zvážily, zda by nebylo užitečné rozšířit ústřední databázi i na informace o otázkách konečného užití v cílových zemích, o případech zneužití nebo užití k jiným účelům v minulosti, o výměně informací mezi členskými státy o dodávkách a o ověřování vývozu z hlediska konečného užití a konečných uživatelů;
Welcomes the Priority Guideline on post-export controls and urges Member States to agree procedures for the verification of deliveries to, and end-use/user in, recipient countries; recommends that Member States develop information-exchange mechanisms and consider the usefulness of expanding the central database to include information on end-use concerns in recipient countries, past instances of misuse and/or diversion, information-exchange between Member States on delivery and end-use/user verification of exports;
29. vítá návrh Evropské komise, s nímž vyjádřilo souhlas 25 členských států, přijmout nové nařízení o obchodu se zařízením k mučení;
Welcomes the European Commission's proposal, agreed by the 25 Member States, to adopt a new trade Regulation on torture equipment;
Rozšíření EU
Enlargement of the EU
Mezinárodní vývoj
International processes
Moratorium Hospodářského společenství západoafrických států na dovoz, vývoz a výrobu ručních a lehkých zbraní v západní Africe a protokol z Nairobi
Economic Community of West African States Moratorium on the Importation, Exportation and Manufacture of SALW (Small Arms and Light Weapons) in West Africa. and the Nairobi Protocol
36. vyzývá Radu a Evropskou komisi, aby ve svých budoucích jednáních o vývoji evropské politiky sousedství a dohod o partnerství a spolupráci jednala také o otáze připojení se k embargu Evropské unie na obchod se zbraněmi uvalenému na Čínskou lidovou republiku;
Calls on the Council and the European Commission to include in their further negotiations about developments in relation to the European Neighbourhood Policy and the Partnership and Cooperation Agreements the question of adherence to the EU embargo on trade in arms with the People's Republic of China;
40. vítá dialog mezi Evropským parlamentem a pracovní skupinou COARM a vyzývá k systematickému dialogu a výměně informací, aby byl režim kontroly vývozu z EU transparentnější a kvalitnější;
Welcomes dialogue between the European Parliament and COARM, and calls for a systematic dialogue and information-exchange in order to continue supporting a transparent and strengthened EU export control regime;
European Parliament Report on the Council’s Sixth Annual Report according to Operative Provision 8 of the European Union Code of Conduct on Arms Exports
European Parliament Report on the Council’s Sixth Annual Report according to Operative Provision 8 of the European Union Code of Conduct on Arms Exports
The EU Code of Conduct on Arms Exports underwent a review in 2004 which is now near completion.
The EU Code of Conduct on Arms Exports underwent a review in 2004 which is now near completion.
The review of the text and the proposed changes to the Code reflect a willingness by member states to ensure that the 8 June 1998 Code is a dynamic mechanism for improving EU arms export controls.
The review of the text and the proposed changes to the Code reflect a willingness by member states to ensure that the 8 June 1998 Code is a dynamic mechanism for improving EU arms export controls.
In May 2004, the EU was enlarged from fifteen to twenty-five states.
In May 2004, the EU was enlarged from fifteen to twenty-five states.
The timing of the Review was pertinent as both new and old member states had the opportunity to contribute to changes that could potentially aid harmonisation and a common interpretation of the EU Code.
The timing of the Review was pertinent as both new and old member states had the opportunity to contribute to changes that could potentially aid harmonisation and a common interpretation of the EU Code.
Of the major developments that have occurred since the Fifth Annual Report, the European Parliament welcomes the likelihood of the transformation of the Code into a Common Position and continues to call for the Code to be transposed into national law.
Of the major developments that have occurred since the Fifth Annual Report, the European Parliament welcomes the likelihood of the transformation of the Code into a Common Position and continues to call for the Code to be transposed into national law.
The European Parliament also welcomes the proposed adoption of the post-embargo “toolbox” but in these special circumstances calls for stronger mechanisms to ensure the tight regulation of exports to these countries.
The European Parliament also welcomes the proposed adoption of the post-embargo “toolbox” but in these special circumstances calls for stronger mechanisms to ensure the tight regulation of exports to these countries.
Finally, the European Parliament deeply regrets that political deliberations on lifting the embargo on China, to which it is strongly opposed, is delaying the adoption of the reviewed Code, of which the latter would ensure changes and developments to the Code of Conduct and strengthen export controls in the EU.
Finally, the European Parliament deeply regrets that political deliberations on lifting the embargo on China, to which it is strongly opposed, is delaying the adoption of the reviewed Code, of which the latter would ensure changes and developments to the Code of Conduct and strengthen export controls in the EU.
Assessment of the sixth year of the implementation of the Code
Assessment of the sixth year of the implementation of the Code
Review of the Code
Review of the Code
The review marks an important step in the development of the Code; there are a number of proposed changes as a result of the review process which will serve to strengthen the Code.
The review marks an important step in the development of the Code; there are a number of proposed changes as a result of the review process which will serve to strengthen the Code.
Nevertheless despite the potential outcomes, the European Parliament considers that the review should have gone further in ensuring more substantial improvements to the language of the criteria and more broad-based changes to the operative provisions.
Nevertheless despite the potential outcomes, the European Parliament considers that the review should have gone further in ensuring more substantial improvements to the language of the criteria and more broad-based changes to the operative provisions.
For instance, despite the new reference to International Humanitarian Law in Criterion 2, the criteria remain variable in their detail and specificity and require further development.
For instance, despite the new reference to International Humanitarian Law in Criterion 2, the criteria remain variable in their detail and specificity and require further development.
In addition, more could have been done to develop the operative provisions.
In addition, more could have been done to develop the operative provisions.
For example, it would seem that the new Code will not prevent a recurrence in recent and concerning cases relating to the transfers of production facilities overseas,
For example, it would seem that the new Code will not prevent a recurrence in recent and concerning cases relating to the transfers of production facilities overseas,
Recent examples include an Austrian gun maker Steyr-Mannlincher establishing a licensed production facility in Malaysia for the manufacture of military weapons, and the decision by the Walloon regional government, Belgium, to grant an export licence to New Lachaussée for the exportation of an ammunition plant to Tanzania. and it is essential that this area is addressed more comprehensively within the Code.
Recent examples include an Austrian gun maker Steyr-Mannlincher establishing a licensed production facility in Malaysia for the manufacture of military weapons, and the decision by the Walloon regional government, Belgium, to grant an export licence to New Lachaussée for the exportation of an ammunition plant to Tanzania. and it is essential that this area is addressed more comprehensively within the Code.
Furthermore, the European Parliament continues to call for an increased level of information exchange within the denial notifications system.
Furthermore, the European Parliament continues to call for an increased level of information exchange within the denial notifications system.
Analysis of Review process
Analysis of Review process
The decision to review the text of the Code is welcome as is a new operative provision which mandates further regular reviews.
The decision to review the text of the Code is welcome as is a new operative provision which mandates further regular reviews.
However annual reviews, as stipulated in the original operative provision 8, should serve as the main process for reviewing developments and implementing Code changes.
However annual reviews, as stipulated in the original operative provision 8, should serve as the main process for reviewing developments and implementing Code changes.
Finally, the Sixth Annual Report refers to review discussions which took place with international NGOs and interested third parties.
Finally, the Sixth Annual Report refers to review discussions which took place with international NGOs and interested third parties.
However despite being willing to engage in dialogue initiated by others, member states did not themselves initiate consultations and the level of formalised dialogue between member states and civil society was disappointing.
However despite being willing to engage in dialogue initiated by others, member states did not themselves initiate consultations and the level of formalised dialogue between member states and civil society was disappointing.
The likelihood of the Code transforming into a Common Position would be a definitive step forward in strengthening the Code.
The likelihood of the Code transforming into a Common Position would be a definitive step forward in strengthening the Code.
However it is important that the Common Position does not restrict member states freedom to negotiate and implement further improvements to export controls within the context of the Code.
However it is important that the Common Position does not restrict member states freedom to negotiate and implement further improvements to export controls within the context of the Code.
The European Parliament welcomes the introduction of a post-embargo ‘toolbox’ and the acknowledgement by member states of the need to apply specific tools in order to prevent a ‘business as usual’ approach towards these sensitive destinations.
The European Parliament welcomes the introduction of a post-embargo ‘toolbox’ and the acknowledgement by member states of the need to apply specific tools in order to prevent a ‘business as usual’ approach towards these sensitive destinations.
The European Parliament considers it important that where the toolbox is in use, a review mechanism is established from the outset to assess implementation of the toolbox and to monitor the situation in the post-embargoed state.
The European Parliament considers it important that where the toolbox is in use, a review mechanism is established from the outset to assess implementation of the toolbox and to monitor the situation in the post-embargoed state.
Furthermore, it is welcome that member states will notify each other of licences issued for exports and it is important that member states consult with each other on the licence approvals in order to develop convergence in licensing practice towards such sensitive destinations.
Furthermore, it is welcome that member states will notify each other of licences issued for exports and it is important that member states consult with each other on the licence approvals in order to develop convergence in licensing practice towards such sensitive destinations.
Finally, while it is understood that the use of the toolbox may involve sensitive information, it is regrettable that member states have not engaged in dialogue with the European Parliament on the toolbox’s development and associated mechanisms.
Finally, while it is understood that the use of the toolbox may involve sensitive information, it is regrettable that member states have not engaged in dialogue with the European Parliament on the toolbox’s development and associated mechanisms.
The political nature of any decision to lift an embargo and apply the toolbox underlines the need for transparency and for information to be made available to the European Parliament on the modus operandi of the toolbox.
The political nature of any decision to lift an embargo and apply the toolbox underlines the need for transparency and for information to be made available to the European Parliament on the modus operandi of the toolbox.
The European Parliament is strongly opposed to the lifting of the China embargo until there is a clear and sustained improvement in the human rights and civil and political freedoms within that country.
The European Parliament is strongly opposed to the lifting of the China embargo until there is a clear and sustained improvement in the human rights and civil and political freedoms within that country.
The European Parliament is also concerned that arms exports will increase the risk of regional instabilities in East Asia, particularly in light of China’s recent anti-secession law aimed at Taiwan.
The European Parliament is also concerned that arms exports will increase the risk of regional instabilities in East Asia, particularly in light of China’s recent anti-secession law aimed at Taiwan.
Best practices for interpretation of criteria
Best practices for interpretation of criteria
The European Parliament welcomes the negotiation of substantive guidelines which incorporate ‘best practices for the interpretation of Criterion 8’ and welcomes the priority guideline of the Sixth Annual report stating that member states will ‘develop best practices for the interpretation’ of the remaining criteria.
The European Parliament welcomes the negotiation of substantive guidelines which incorporate ‘best practices for the interpretation of Criterion 8’ and welcomes the priority guideline of the Sixth Annual report stating that member states will ‘develop best practices for the interpretation’ of the remaining criteria.
However the process to achieve this has not been clarified; the European Parliament emphasises the need for a systematic approach in order to ensure the guidelines are produced as efficiently as possible.
However the process to achieve this has not been clarified; the European Parliament emphasises the need for a systematic approach in order to ensure the guidelines are produced as efficiently as possible.
The European Parliament believes that the quality of national reports should be substantially improved for the purpose of increased transparency across the EU.
The European Parliament believes that the quality of national reports should be substantially improved for the purpose of increased transparency across the EU.
Information provided should enable member states and the public to assess and draw informed conclusions on states' national policy on arms exports and their application of the Code criteria.
Information provided should enable member states and the public to assess and draw informed conclusions on states' national policy on arms exports and their application of the Code criteria.
It is welcome that member states have outlined the need for a common standard of reporting as a priority guideline.
It is welcome that member states have outlined the need for a common standard of reporting as a priority guideline.
The reports should draw on existing best practice to identify specific minimum standards to which all member states should adhere.
The reports should draw on existing best practice to identify specific minimum standards to which all member states should adhere.
These standards will complement any additional information (as stipulated in the Users Guide 3.1.3) member states must provide to the Council for the EU Annual Report (EU Report).
These standards will complement any additional information (as stipulated in the Users Guide 3.1.3) member states must provide to the Council for the EU Annual Report (EU Report).
The European Parliament welcomes the addition to operative provision 8 which requires all member states to publish national reports.
The European Parliament welcomes the addition to operative provision 8 which requires all member states to publish national reports.
However the caveat ‘the contents of which will be in accordance with national legislation’ indicates that there will be no requirement to adhere to agreed standards.
However the caveat ‘the contents of which will be in accordance with national legislation’ indicates that there will be no requirement to adhere to agreed standards.
Functions and Content of EU Annual Report
Functions and Content of EU Annual Report
The European Parliament continues to welcome the publication of the EU Report and the improvements in information provided.
The European Parliament continues to welcome the publication of the EU Report and the improvements in information provided.
Nevertheless there are a number of areas that need to be addressed in order to ensure the Report allows other member states and the public to understand how the Code criteria are interpreted at the national level and to assess harmonisation of the Code's application across the EU.
Nevertheless there are a number of areas that need to be addressed in order to ensure the Report allows other member states and the public to understand how the Code criteria are interpreted at the national level and to assess harmonisation of the Code's application across the EU.
First, the issue of timeliness must be addressed.
First, the issue of timeliness must be addressed.
The latest EU Report, released on 22 November 2004, covers licences and exports granted up to 23 months earlier.
The latest EU Report, released on 22 November 2004, covers licences and exports granted up to 23 months earlier.
In the interests of transparency and utility for member states and the European Parliament, it is important that this information is as relevant and up-to-date as possible.
In the interests of transparency and utility for member states and the European Parliament, it is important that this information is as relevant and up-to-date as possible.
Second, the European Parliament urges the quality and level of information within the EU Report to increase substantially:
Second, the European Parliament urges the quality and level of information within the EU Report to increase substantially:
· Improvements to the submission of national data are required; key data will enable a strong comparative understanding of member states application of the Code, while further elaboration of this data could take place in member states’ national reports.
· Improvements to the submission of national data are required; key data will enable a strong comparative understanding of member states application of the Code, while further elaboration of this data could take place in member states’ national reports.
· The EU Report should be used to provide more detailed information on EU-wide systems, e.g. denial notifications and consultations, which are key for a public understanding of the development of Code convergence.
· The EU Report should be used to provide more detailed information on EU-wide systems, e.g. denial notifications and consultations, which are key for a public understanding of the development of Code convergence.
· While priority guidelines are welcome, there is an urgent need for elaboration of how and when these priorities will be pursued.
· While priority guidelines are welcome, there is an urgent need for elaboration of how and when these priorities will be pursued.
Incorporation of Goods for Re-export
Incorporation of Goods for Re-export
The European Parliament is concerned by the new guidelines for incorporation,
The European Parliament is concerned by the new guidelines for incorporation,
Incorporation involves the export of components to a second country to be incorporated into products for re-export to a third country or final destination. which appear to alter the balance of the Code.
Incorporation involves the export of components to a second country to be incorporated into products for re-export to a third country or final destination. which appear to alter the balance of the Code.
These new guidelines effectively relinquish responsibility for assessing the ultimate end-user of the equipment to the country of incorporation and thereby undermine Criterion 7.
These new guidelines effectively relinquish responsibility for assessing the ultimate end-user of the equipment to the country of incorporation and thereby undermine Criterion 7.
The European Parliament calls for the same level of regulation for components as for complete weapons systems or platforms.
The European Parliament calls for the same level of regulation for components as for complete weapons systems or platforms.
The European Parliament welcomes reference in the new operative provision 4 of the Code to prior knowledge of end-use.
The European Parliament welcomes reference in the new operative provision 4 of the Code to prior knowledge of end-use.
In order to make end-use controls as comprehensive as possible, there is a need for end-use to be verified through post-export control procedures and it is positive that the Priority Guidelines seek to explore this feasibility.
In order to make end-use controls as comprehensive as possible, there is a need for end-use to be verified through post-export control procedures and it is positive that the Priority Guidelines seek to explore this feasibility.
States should focus on exchanging information on deliveries to and end-use/user verification in recipient countries.
States should focus on exchanging information on deliveries to and end-use/user verification in recipient countries.