Commission proposal to reduce red tape

30.5.2013

Question for written answer E-006128-13
to the Commission
Rule 117
Ivailo Kalfin (S&D)

On 24 April 2013, the Commission proposed measures to reduce the burden of red tape on individuals and companies by doing away with the bureaucratic authentication procedures (the so-called ‘Apostille’ certificate) currently required for the recognition of official documents in other EU Member States.

While congratulating the Commission on its initiative, I would like to ask whether it considers that the list of documents concerned should include translations of certificates for completion of the various levels of education, issued by legitimate educational establishments registered in Member States. The requirement to have translations of diplomas certified makes youth mobility — one of the EU’s policy priorities — more complicated and costly.

OJ C 42 E, 13/02/2014