KONČNO
A6-0329/2005
18.11.2005
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POROČILO
o predlogu Uredbe Sveta o spremembi Uredbe (ES) št. 974/98 o uvedbi eura
(KOM(2005)0357 – C6‑0374/2005 – 2005/0145(CNS))
Odbor za ekonomske in monetarne zadeve
Poročevalec:
Dariusz Rosati
PE 364.819v02-00
Oznake postopkov
* Postopek posvetovanja
večina oddanih glasov
**I Postopek sodelovanja (prva obravnava)
večina oddanih glasov
**II Postopek sodelovanja (druga obravnava)
večina oddanih glasov za odobritev skupnega stališča
absolutna večina poslancev Parlamenta za zavrnitev ali spremembo skupnega stališča
*** Postopek privolitve
absolutna večina poslancev Parlamenta, razen v primerih, navedenih v členih 105, 107, 161 in 300 Pogodbe ES in členu 7 Pogodbe EU
***I Postopek soodločanja (prva obravnava)
večina oddanih glasov
***II Postopek soodločanja (druga obravnava)
večina oddanih glasov za odobritev skupnega stališča
absolutna večina poslancev Parlamenta za zavrnitev ali spremembo skupnega stališča
***III Postopek soodločanja (tretja obravnava)
večina oddanih glasov za odobritev skupnega besedila
(Vrsta postopka je odvisna od pravne podlage, ki jo predlaga Komisija.)
Spremembe zakonodajnega besedila
Pri spremembah, ki jih predlaga Parlament, je spremenjeno besedilo označeno s krepkim poševnim tiskom. Besedilo, zapisano v navadnem poševnem tisku, označuje tehničnim službam namenjeni del zakonodajnega besedila s predlaganimi popravki, ki se upoštevajo pri pripravi končnega besedila (na primer, očitne napake ali izpustitve v zadevni jezikovni različici). O teh popravkih odločajo pristojne tehnične službe.
VSEBINA
OSNUTEK ZAKONODAJNE RESOLUCIJE EVROPSKEGA PARLAMENTA......................4
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT................................................................................................9
POSTOPEK..............................................................................................................................11
OSNUTEK ZAKONODAJNE RESOLUCIJE EVROPSKEGA PARLAMENTA
o predlogu Uredbe Sveta o spremembi Uredbe (ES) št. 974/98 o uvedbi eura
( KOM(2005)0357 – C6‑0374/2005 – 2005/0145(CNS) )
(Postopek posvetovanja)
Evropski parlament ,
– ob upoštevanju predloga Komisije Svetu ( KOM(2005)0357 )
Še neobjavljeno v UL. ,
– ob upoštevanju Pogodbe ES, v skladu s katero se je Svet posvetoval s Parlamentom ( C6‑0374/2005 ),
– ob upoštevanju člena 51 svojega Poslovnika,
– ob upoštevanju poročila Odbora za ekonomske in monetarne zadeve ( A6‑0329/2005 ),
1. odobri predlog Komisije, kakor je bil spremenjen;
2. poziva Komisijo, naj ustrezno spremeni svoj predlog, na podlagi člena 250(2) Pogodbe ES;
3. poziva Svet, naj obvesti Parlament, če namerava odstopati od besedila, ki ga je Parlament odobril;
4. poziva k sprožitvi spravnega postopka na podlagi skupne izjave 4. marca 1975, če namerava Svet odstopati od besedila, ki ga je Parlament odobril;
5. poziva Svet, naj se ponovno posvetuje s Parlamentom, če namerava bistveno spremeniti predlog Komisije;
6. naroči svojemu predsedniku, naj stališče Parlamenta posreduje Svetu in Komisiji.
Besedilo, ki ga predlaga Komisija
Predlogi sprememb Parlamenta
Predlog spremembe
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UVODNA IZJAVA 3A (novo)
(3a) Primerno je sestaviti seznam sodelujočih držav članic, ki ga bo mogoče podaljšati, ko bodo nadaljnje države članice sprejele euro kot nacionalno valuto.
Obrazložitev
It is intended that the list of participating Member States (which comprises the members of the euro area) will be modified whenever a non-participating EU Member State enters in the euro area. The above amendment makes clear that the list of participating Member States, i.e. the euro area, is accessible for all EU Member States that have not yet adopted the euro as a currency. The wording underlines that no Member State can leave the euro area.
Predlog spremembe
2
UVODNA IZJAVA 5
(5)Če država članica meni, da prehodno obdobje ni potrebno, postanejo v tej državi članici eurobankovci in -kovanci zakonito plačilno sredstvo na dan sprejetja eura. Vendar pa je treba takšnim državam članicam omogočiti uporabo enoletnega obdobja „opuščanja“, med katerim bi bilo mogoče nadaljevati s sklicevanjem na enoto nacionalne valute v novih pravnih instrumentih. Gospodarski subjekti teh držav članic bi s tem pridobili več časa za pripravo na uvedbo eura in si olajšali prehod.
(5) Prehodno obdobje se lahko skrajša na nič, če država članica meni, da daljše prehodno obdobje ni potrebno. V tem primeru postanejo v tej državi članici eurobankovci in -kovanci zakonito plačilno sredstvo na dan sprejetja eura. Vendar pa je treba takšnim državam članicam omogočiti uporabo enoletnega obdobja „opuščanja“, med katerim bi bilo mogoče nadaljevati s sklicevanjem na enoto nacionalne valute v novih pravnih instrumentih. Gospodarski subjekti teh držav članic bi s tem pridobili več časa za pripravo na uvedbo eura in si olajšali prehod.
Obrazložitev
In addition to the current changeover scenario in which a country first adopts the euro as a currency and only introduces euro banknotes and coins after a certain lapse of time, the Commission now proposes a "big bang" solution as a further option, i.e. to introduce euro banknotes and coins at the time of the adoption of the euro as a currency. The Rapporteur suggests to modify Recital 5 in order to avoid ambiguity and to clearly state that a transitional period is not necessary when adopting the euro.
Predlog spremembe
3
UVODNA IZJAVA 5 A novo
(5a) Prihodnje udeleženke v euroobmočju bi morale v zgodnjem obdobju pripraviti nacionalni načrt za uvedbo eurobankovcev in - kovancev ter za umik starih nacionalnih bankovcev in kovancev. Izdelati bi morale tudi uravnoteženo in dejavno komunikacijsko strategijo za državljane, podjetja, stranke in dobavitelje. Del teh načrtov bi moral biti tudi razmislek o razvijanju strategije za dvojni prikaz cen in zneskov v eurih in enotah nacionalne valute; tak prikaz bi se moral začeti dolgo pred datumom prehoda na eurogotovino in končati po poteku ustreznega obdobja od tega datuma, da bi imeli državljani dovolj časa za prilagajanje novim lestvicam vrednosti.
Obrazložitev
A thorough and early preparation of the cash changeover proved to be essential with a view to a smooth introduction of euro banknotes and coins. In the past, for instance, problems accrued from underestimating the return flow of old national banknotes and coins. As we know from experience, the public authorities have to inform citizens and companies in a broad and thorough manner in order to avoid or reduce fears and misunderstandings. An information deficit could lead to a rejection of the euro. A good communication strategy, giving guidance and advice, is important for a smooth cash changeover. Furthermore, a parallel pricing in euro as well as the old national currency proved to be helpful in preparing the economic actors to adapt to the euro as a new means of payment. A parallel pricing guarantees a better price transparency and helps to avoid fraud during the cash changeover.
Predlog spremembe
4
UVODNA IZJAVA 6
(6) Banke bi se morale zavezati, da bodo v obdobju dvojnega obtoka denarja bankovce in kovance, izražene v enotah nacionalne valute, do določene zgornje meje brezplačno menjale v eurobankovce in -kovance.
(6) Banke bi se morale zavezati, da bodo po izteku obdobja dvojnega obtoka denarja ne dlje kot tri mesece bankovce in kovance, izražene v enotah nacionalne valute, do določene zgornje meje brezplačno menjale v eurobankovce in -kovance.
Obrazložitev
This amendment is a subsequent change to amendment 7. While the period of allowing the circulation of both euro and old national banknotes and coins shall only last for two months, the citizens should be given more time for exchanging cash money free of charge. This will facilitate the withdrawal of old national banknotes and coins
Predlog spremembe
5
ČLEN 1, TOČKA 1
Člen 1, točka (h) (Uredba (ES) št. 974/98/ES)
‚prehodno obdobje‘ pomeni obdobje, ki se začne ob 00.00 na dan sprejetja eura in se izteče ob 00.00 na dan prehoda na eurogotovino;
(h) ‚prehodno obdobje‘ pomeni obdobje , ne daljše od enega leta, ki se začne ob 00.00 na dan sprejetja eura in se izteče ob 00.00 na dan prehoda na eurogotovino;
Obrazložitev
The experience of the introduction of the euro in the current euro area countries showed that a transitional period of three years is rather problematic. The impetus of the currency changeover weakened and a renewed effort of the authorities involved proved to be necessary in order to restore the motivation in the population for the euro cash change-over. Whereas some time is still needed for the production of euro coins, a three year period with a view to the production of euro banknotes is no longer needed as the ECB disposes of a sufficient stock of banknotes.
Predlog spremembe
6
ČLEN 1, TOČKA 8, TOČKA (A)
Člen 15, odstavka 1 in 2 (Uredba (ES) št. 974/98)
(a) v odstavkih 1 in 2 se besede „po koncu prehodnega obdobja“ nadomestijo z „od ustreznega datuma prehoda na eurogotovino“;
(a) v odstavkih 1 in 2 se besede „po koncu prehodnega obdobja“ nadomestijo z „od ustreznega datuma prehoda na eurogotovino“ . Besede "v sodelujočih državah članicah, ki sprejmejo euro po 1. januarju 2002 to obdobje traja največ dva meseca" se dodajo v odstavku 1 med "najkasneje" in"to obdobje" ter na koncu odstavka 2".
Obrazložitev
An extended period of a parallel circulation of euro and national banknotes and coins is not necessary. It only imposes a high burden and costs on businesses as companies and shops have to keep two cash boxes/registers in parallel. In 2002, virtually all countries shortened the period of parallel cash circulation to two months or less.
Predlog spremembe
7
ČLEN 1, TOČKA 8, TOČKA (B)
Člen 15, odstavek 3, pododstavek 1 (Uredba (ES) št. 974/98)
Banke sodelujočih držav članic, ki sprejmejo euro po 1. januarju 2002, menjajo nacionalne bankovce in kovance svojih komitentov v obdobju iz odstavka ena za eurobankovce in -kovance brezplačno in brez kakršnih koli omejitev do zgornje meje, ki jo lahko določi nacionalno pravo. Banke lahko zahtevajo predhodno obvestilo, če menjavi namenjen znesek presega zgornjo mejo, ki jo je določila banka in je v skladu z zneskom, običajnim za gospodinjstvo.
Banke sodelujočih držav članic, ki sprejmejo euro po 1. januarju 2002, menjajo nacionalne bankovce in kovance svojih komitentov ne dlje kot tri mesece po izteku obdobja dvojnega obtoka denarja za eurobankovce in -kovance brezplačno in brez kakršnih koli omejitev do zgornje meje, ki jo lahko določi nacionalno pravo. Banke lahko zahtevajo predhodno obvestilo, če menjavi namenjen znesek presega zgornjo mejo, ki jo je določila banka in je v skladu z zneskom, običajnim za gospodinjstvo.
Obrazložitev
While the period of allowing the circulation of both euro and old national banknotes and coins shall only last for two months, the citizens should be given more time for exchanging cash money free of charge. This will facilitate the withdrawal of old national banknotes and coins
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
Regulation 974/98 on the introduction of the euro has proved to be a sound legal framework during the change-over period in the context of the adoption of the euro as a single currency in all current euro area countries. It can therefore be largely considered as being an appropriate basis for future participating Member States, i.e. entrants to the euro area.
However, some technical adaptations are needed. In particular, all fixed dates have to be replaced with dates defined in the regulation for each individual Member State. Furthermore, it is proposed to codify the obligation for banks, during the first six months of the cash change-over, to exchange their customers' national notes and coins for euro notes and coins free of charge and without any limitation up to a ceiling which may be set by national law.
The most important modification refers to the design of the change-over period and accordingly the transitional period. So far, the changeover scenario for all current euro area members was characterised by first adopting the euro as a currency and only introducing euro banknotes and coins after a certain lapse of time. The Commission now proposes a "big bang" solution as an additional option, i.e. to introduce euro banknotes and coins already at the time of the adoption of the euro as a currency, since euro banknotes and coins are already in circulation which had not been the case during the transitional period applied by the current euro area members. For legal reasons and against habitual language use, the "big bang" is still considered to involve a "transitional period of one logical second". With a view to avoid ambiguity and to clearly state that a transitional period is not necessary at the time of adopting the euro, the Rapporteur suggests to redraft Recital 5 accordingly.
It is proposed that any time a non-participating Member State is acceding to the euro area, there will be a separate regulation modifying Regulation 974/98 on the basis of Article 123(5) by adding the entrant's name to the list of participating Member States and by indicating the type of changeover scenario chosen by that country. This procedure has also been applied to Greece by the time of its accession. In order to make clear that the list of participating states is open, the Rapporteur suggests submitting a corresponding statement as an amendment.
While the proposed amendment of Regulation 974/98 is largely of a technical nature, it is not only of direct importance to the Member States concerned in terms of operability and costs, but has also a significant political importance with a view to the future integration of Europe. While all 25 EU national central banks as well as the ECB are participating in the European System of Central Banks, only 12 Member States are part of the euro area and have thus adopted the euro as their currency so far.
The accession of the ten new Member States to the European Union in May 2004 strengthened the impetus for the extension of the euro area. All acceding countries have the legal obligation to join the euro area and declared their will to introduce the euro. At the time of their accession to the EU, they immediately became countries with a derogation according to Article 122(1) of the Treaty. With regard to the old Member States, the United Kingdom, Denmark and Sweden did not join the euro area so far, with the former two countries retaining an opting-out clause.
The single currency has been a broad success so far and is an essential element for further integration within the European Union. The common currency is an important driver for enhancing the efficiency of the internal market and paves the way for its completion. The Rapporteur calls on the Commission to encourage non-participating Member States to achieve a sustained compliance with the convergence criteria regarding price stability, fiscal soundness, exchange rate developments, and long term interest rates and to joint the euro area as soon as practically possible. The Council and the ECB shall cooperate closely to achieve that objective.
POSTOPEK
Naslov
Predlog Uredbe Sveta o spremembi Uredbe (ES) št. 974/98 o uvedbi eura
Referenčni dokumenti
KOM(2005)0357 - C6-0374/2005 - 2005/0145(CNS)
Datum posvetovanja z EP
10.11.2005
Pristojni odbor Datum razglasitve na zasedanju
ECON
17.11.2005
Odbori, zaprošeni za mnenje Datum razglasitve na zasedanju
Odbori, ki niso dali mnenja Datum sklepa
Okrepljeno sodelovanje Datum razglasitve na zasedanju
Poročevalec/-ka Datum imenovanja
Dariusz Rosati
5.9.2005
Nadomeščeni/-a poročevalec/-ka
Poenostavljeni postopek
Datum sklepa
Oporekanje pravni podlagi Datum mnenja JURI
Popravek finančne ocene sredstev Datum mnenja BUDG
Posvetovanje EP z Ekonomsko-socialnim odborom
Datum sklepa na zasedanju
Posvetovanje z Odborom regij
Datum sklepa na zasedanju
Obravnava v odboru
14.11.2005
Datum sprejetja
14.11.2005
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