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New Framework contract to be launched for the provision of expertise

17-04-2019 - 15:01
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The European Parliament will soon be launching a new multiple Framework contract for the provision of external expertise for the IMCO Committee. Once the procurement documents will be published, you can find them on the European Parliament’s Invitations to Tender website (http://www.europarl.europa.eu/tenders/invitations.htm) so please check it regularly.

Business use of online intermediation: plenary vote

17-04-2019 - 15:01
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Parliament adopted on 17 April by 632 for, 22 against, 3 abstentions" the proposed “Platform to Business (P2B) Regulation”. The Regulation aims to increase fairness and transparency for business users of online intermediation services, and is one of the most important ongoing pieces of legislation for the completion of the Digital Single Market.

Better enforcement and modernisation of EU consumer protection rules: plenary vote

17-04-2019 - 15:01
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Parliament adopted on 17 April by 474 for, 163 against and 14 abstentions the report "Better enforcement and modernisation of EU consumer protection rules" file, which is part of the “New Deal for Consumers” package. The proposed new rules aim at strengthening EU consumer rights and enforcement of existing consumer protection rules. The same day, Members voted on the report on "Compliance with and enforcement of Union harmonisation legislation on products ".

Type-approval requirements for motor vehicles: Plenary vote

17-04-2019 - 14:59
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Parliament adopted on 16 April 2019 by 528 for, 30 against and 25 abstentions" the regulation on type-approval requirements for motor vehicles and their trailers, and systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles, as regards their general safety and the protection of vehicle occupants and vulnerable road users. Safety features such as intelligent speed assistance, advanced emergency-braking system and emergency stop signal will have to be installed in new vehicles.

Joint Public Hearing: Combatting Customs Fraud

09-04-2019 - 09:14
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On 8 April, the CONT and IMCO committees jointly organised a public hearing entitled ‘Combatting customs fraud’. The aim of the hearing was to assess the scale of customs fraud, look into best practices in fighting fraud, relevant policy developments at EU and international level, possible guidelines for national authorities to fight fraud, the customs equipment and law enforcement personnel needed, relevant technological developments and various challenges in combatting customs fraud.

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Interview with Anneleen VAN BOSSUYT- IMCO chair

The IMCO Committee is responsible for legislative oversight and scrutiny for EU rules on the free movement of goods and services, free movement of professionals, customs policy, standardisation and the economic interests of consumers.  The committee members work to reduce barriers to economic trade and simplify legislation to enhance competitiveness across the Single Market (SM), while taking care for consumer interests in a wide range of sectors.

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