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Mr President, I think that we are all aware of the threat posed to public safety by terrorists. I do not need to recall the loss of life caused by indiscriminate attacks in recent years. This is a phenomenon which needs to be tackled from a number of angles.
Today we are dealing with one aspect: how to make it more difficult for violent extremists to obtain the ingredients for home-made explosives. The Commission proposed this regulation two years ago. The aim was to put in place harmonised rules, limiting the access of the general public to certain explosive precursors that could be used in the illicit manufacture of explosives. These rules cover the making available of these substances to the public, as well as their possession and use.
By acting at EU level, we can guarantee a harmonised approach and create a level playing field for retailers and for the public. I would like to thank the rapporteur, Mr Mulder, and the successive Hungarian, Polish, Danish and Cyprus Presidencies for their excellent cooperation in this field.
The Commission welcomes the agreement reached by co-legislators. The text they have agreed upon will significantly improve our common security and bring tangible European added value. However, there is one institutional point of continued disagreement relating to the preparation of delegated acts, and on this point I would like to make the following declaration on behalf of the Commission.
The Commission takes note of the agreement reached by co-legislators on Article 91, as well as the unanimity in Council; however, it recalls that Article 290 is to be interpreted as meaning that the Commission is autonomous in the preparation and adoption of delegated acts. The Common Understanding agreed between the three institutions is a reflection of that interpretation. Accordingly, reference to consultation of experts should be contained in a recital, not in the enacting terms. The Commission regrets that this principle was not respected and underlines that the present case cannot constitute a precedent.
I hope, however, that tomorrow there will be a positive vote, so that the Council can formally adopt the legislation before the end of the year. The Commission is ready to do its part, notably by issuing guidelines on implementation before the new rules are applied, which means 18 months after the regulation enters into force."@en1
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