Subject files - Modernisation of the Professional Qualifications Directive - Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

November 7, 2012, 6:25 am

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IMCO Committee is dealing with the reform of the Professional Qualifications Directive. Some of the main elements of the proposal for modernisation consist of the introduction of a European professional card, better access to information and access to e-government services, modernisation of harmonised minimum training requirements, an alert mechanism for health professions, common training principles, mutual evaluation exercise on regulated professions, rules on partial access to a regulated profession and the clarification of the rules on language skills.

 

The European Commission presented its proposal and the impact assessments on the 9th of January and Members held a first exchange of view on the 28th of February. The Committee organized a hearing on the subject entitled "Growth & Mobility: Modernising the Professional Qualifications Directive" on the 25th of April. The members have held two considerations on the draft Report by the Rapporteur, on the 18th of September and the 10th of October. The deadline for amendments passed on the 15th of October, and the first consideration of amendments was held on the 6th of November. The Report of the Committee is expected to be adopted in Januaryof 2013.

 

Rapporteur: Bernadette Vergnaud (S&D)

Shadow Rapporteurs: Constance Le Grip (EPP), Cristian Silviu Buşoi (ALDE), Emilie Turunen (GREEND/EFA), Emma McClarkin (ECR), Mikael Gustafsson (GUE/NGL), Matteo Salvini (EFD)

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November 7, 2012, 7:55 am

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The Rapporteur Raffaele Baldassarre (EPP) presented his draft Report to Members highlighting his utmost satisfaction that the Commission has already taken into account the Parliament request to split the previous proposal on Fiscus programme into Customs and Fiscalis programmes. The main amendments tabled by Mr Baldassarre concern: the introduction of specific and operational objectives to be included in the Regulation in order to increase its visibility and legal clarity; an additional emphasis on the harmonisation and standardisation of the procedures for customs controls and on fighting fraud; a political guidance (in term of percentage) of the distribution of spending amounts. Members expressed their full support to the Rapporteur's draft Report and stressed the importance of the programme's new objective on controls and fight against corruption and the objective of developing share models and IT architecture in the European Information System. Members also highlighted the importance of this financial envelope devoted to strengthening the functioning of the customs union in order to face today's challenges.

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November 7, 2012, 8:10 am

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The Rapporteur Raffaele Baldassarre (EPP) presented on 5 November his draft Report to Members highlighting his utmost satisfaction that the Commission has already taken into account the Parliament request to split the previous proposal on Fiscus programme into Customs and Fiscalis programmes. The main amendments tabled by Mr Baldassarre concern: the introduction of specific and operational objectives to be included in the Regulation in order to increase its visibility and legal clarity; an additional emphasis on the harmonisation and standardisation of the procedures for customs controls and on fighting fraud; a political guidance (in term of percentage) of the distribution of spending amounts. Members expressed their full support to the Rapporteur's draft Report and stressed the importance of the programme's new objective on controls and fight against corruption and the objective of developing share models and IT architecture in the European Information System. Members also highlighted the importance of this financial envelope devoted to strengthening the functioning of the customs union in order to face today's challenges.

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November 8, 2012, 1:40 am

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Hearing of Commissioner-designate Tonio Borg

Hearing of Commissioner-designate Tonio Borg

Letter from Jose Manuel Barroso to Martin Schulz

Letter from Martin Schulz to Jose Manuel Barroso

Curriculum Vitae of Dr Tonio Borg

Declaration of interests

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November 8, 2012, 1:55 am

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On Tuesday 6 November 2012 IMCO Members voted on the remaining 2 draft reports from Mrs. Roithová (EPP) on the Commission's "NLF-package", aligning 9 product directives with the New Legislative Framework given in the "goods package", especially Decision 768/2008 on a common framework for the marketing of products. The other 7 draft reports were adopted by the Committee on 10 July 2012. The procedure is a recast procedure and the main focus of the Committee has been to keep a strict alignment and not open up for further revisions of the product directives concerned. Around 500 AMs were tabled for all nine reports, and the amendments adopted focus on clarification of contact-info (address or website - language), obligation to, upon request, provide a copy of the (translated) documentation in paper form or electronically to market surveillance authorities, requirements for products in stock and obligations in regards to distance selling. Further to this, the possibility of using an accredited in-house conformity assessment body is introduced to all products directives.

 

IMCO adopted the report on measuring instruments with 36 votes in favour and none against. The report on pyrotechnic articles was adopted with 35 votes in favour and none against. Mrs. Roithová requested and obtained a mandate from IMCO to enter negotiations with the Council immediately after the votes on the reports as was agreed between the Coordinators on 10 October 2012.

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November 8, 2012, 5:42 am

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REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on recreational craft and personal watercraft
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Malcolm Harbour

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November 8, 2012, 5:42 am

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REPORT on completing the Digital Single Market
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Pablo Arias Echeverría

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Report - The Implementation of the Consumer Credit Directive 2008/48/EC - A7-0343/2012 - Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

November 8, 2012, 8:56 am

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REPORT on the implementation of the Consumer Credit Directive 2008/48/EC
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Birgit Collin-Langen

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November 9, 2012, 1:25 am

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On 13 November from 15:00 to 18:00, Mr Tonio Borg, Commissioner-designate for Health and Consumer Protection, will be heard by the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee, in cooperation with the Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection and the Committee on Agriculture. The Council had informed Parliament of its intention to appoint Mr Borg on 25 October 2012, following the resignation of former Commissioner Mr John Dalli.

 

As provided for by Article 246 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU, a vacancy caused by resignation shall be filled for the remainder of the Member’s term of office by a new Member of the same nationality only after consulting the European Parliament.

 

According to Rule 106 of Parliament's Rules of Procedure, the appropriate committee or committees shall invite the Commissioner-designate to a three-hour hearing organised in such a way as to enable Commissioners-designate to disclose to Parliament all relevant information.

 

Before the hearing takes place, the Commissioner-designate communicates his curriculum vitae as well as his declaration of interests and replies to written questions submitted by the committees.

 

After the hearing, committees proceed with an evaluation which is conveyed to the Conference of Committee Chairs and, subsequently, to the Conference of Presidents, which shall declare the hearings closed.

 

It is then up to the Parliament's plenary to vote on the appointment of the Commissioner by secret ballot.

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November 9, 2012, 2:25 am

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The IMCO Committee is currently working on a legislative report on the approval and market surveillance of two-or-three wheel vehicles (mopeds and motorcycles) and quadricycles (on-road quads and mini-cars). Society, industry and consumers will benefit as the objectives of the proposed Regulation are:  

 

Simplification. A less complex regulatory approach will ensures greater efficiency and less burdensome adaptation to technical progress. It also eliminates duplication of international standards, so that stakeholders are not confronted with different requirements addressing the same concern.

 

Lower more proportionate emissions. The aim is to reduce the level of emissions of these so-called L-category vehicles, also in comparison to total road transport emissions which are decreasing overall.

 

Increase vehicle safety. To meet the EU´s medium- to long-term road safety targets, the same high reductions in road accident fatalities and casualties as for other means of road transport are to be achieved.

 

Rapporteur: Wim van de Camp (EPP)

 

Shadow Rapporteurs: Kerstin Westphal (S&D), Toine Manders (ALDE), Heide Rühle (GREENS/EFA), Malcolm Harbour (ECR), Matteo Salvini (EFD)

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November 9, 2012, 4:10 am

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November 9, 2012, 4:10 am

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The new Commissioner-designate for Health and Consumer Protection, Mr Tonio Borg, will be heard by MEPs upon invitation by the ENVI Committee, in association with the IMCO committee and with the participation of the AGRI committee. Mr Borg, currently Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malta, was nominated to take over this portfolio following the resignation of Mr John Dalli. The hearing will take place on 13.11.12, from 15.00.

 

 

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Hearing's documents
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November 12, 2012, 3:55 am

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REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the approval and market surveillance of two-or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Wim van de Camp

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November 12, 2012, 3:55 am

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REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the approval of agricultural or forestry vehicles
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Pier Antonio Panzeri

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Highlights - Hearing of Commissioner-designate for Health and Consumer Protection - Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

November 12, 2012, 4:25 am

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The new Commissioner-designate for Health and Consumer Protection, Mr Tonio Borg, will be heard by MEPs upon invitation by the ENVI Committee, in association with the IMCO and AGRI committees. Mr Borg, currently Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malta, was nominated to take over this portfolio following the resignation of Mr John Dalli. The hearing will take place on 13.11.12, from 15.00, and will be webstreamed.

 

You can find here an overview of commission proposals under discussion and planned initiatives in the consumer policy area.

 

 

Further information
Hearing's documents
Subject file

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November 12, 2012, 8:55 am

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On 13 November from 15:00 to 18:00, Mr Tonio Borg, Commissioner-designate for Health and Consumer Protection, will be heard by the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee, in cooperation with the Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection and the Committee on Agriculture. The Council had informed Parliament of its intention to appoint Mr Borg on 25 October 2012, following the resignation of former Commissioner Mr John Dalli.

 

As provided for by Article 246 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU, a vacancy caused by resignation shall be filled for the remainder of the Member’s term of office by a new Member of the same nationality only after consulting the European Parliament.

 

According to Rule 106 of Parliament's Rules of Procedure, the appropriate committee or committees shall invite the Commissioner-designate to a three-hour hearing organised in such a way as to enable Commissioners-designate to disclose to Parliament all relevant information.

 

Before the hearing takes place, the Commissioner-designate communicates his curriculum vitae as well as his declaration of interests and replies to written questions submitted by the committees.

 

After the hearing, committees proceed with an evaluation which is conveyed to the Conference of Committee Chairs and, subsequently, to the Conference of Presidents, which shall declare the hearings closed.

 

It is then up to the Parliament's plenary to vote on the appointment of the Commissioner by secret ballot.

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November 13, 2012, 12:25 am

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The new Commissioner-designate for Health and Consumer Protection, Mr Tonio Borg, will be heard by MEPs upon invitation by the ENVI Committee, in association with the IMCO and AGRI committees. Mr Borg, currently Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malta, was nominated to take over this portfolio following the resignation of Mr John Dalli. The hearing will take place on 13.11.12, from 15.00, and will be webstreamed.

 

You will find here an overview of commission proposals under discussion and planned initiatives in the consumer policy area.

Further information
Hearing's documents
Subject file
Webstreaming
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November 13, 2012, 2:55 am

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The IMCO Committee worked on a legislative report on the approval and market surveillance of two-or-three wheel vehicles (mopeds and motorcycles) and quadricycles (on-road quads and mini-cars). Society, industry and consumers will benefit as the objectives of the proposed Regulation are:  

 

Simplification. A less complex regulatory approach will ensures greater efficiency and less burdensome adaptation to technical progress. It also eliminates duplication of international standards, so that stakeholders are not confronted with different requirements addressing the same concern.

 

Lower more proportionate emissions. The aim is to reduce the level of emissions of these so-called L-category vehicles, also in comparison to total road transport emissions which are decreasing overall.

 

Increase vehicle safety. To meet the EU´s medium- to long-term road safety targets, the same high reductions in road accident fatalities and casualties as for other means of road transport are to be achieved.

 

Rapporteur: Wim van de Camp (EPP)

 

Shadow Rapporteurs: Kerstin Westphal (S&D), Toine Manders (ALDE), Heide Rühle (GREENS/EFA), Malcolm Harbour (ECR), Matteo Salvini (EFD)

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