Bernd Lange

Press release - European Parliament Press Kit for the Special European Council of 17 and 18 April 2024

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

In this press kit, you will find a selection of the European Parliament’s press releases reflecting MEPs’ priorities for topics on the summit agenda. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

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In this press kit, you will find a selection of the European Parliament’s press releases reflecting MEPs’ priorities for topics on the summit agenda. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Press release - Deal on making firearms import and export more transparent to fight trafficking

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

The revised regulation aims to make import and export of firearms in the EU more transparent and more traceable, reducing the risk of trafficking.

Key Points: 
  • The revised regulation aims to make import and export of firearms in the EU more transparent and more traceable, reducing the risk of trafficking.
  • Electronic licensing
    The rules set up an EU-wide electronic licensing system (ELS) for manufacturers and dealers, replacing the predominantly paper-based national ones.
  • Competent authorities will have to check the central system, containing all refusals, before granting an import or export authorisation.
  • There is no link between the revision of this legislation and the export of firearms for military purposes to Ukraine.