The European Parliament is gearing up to vote on new legislation aimed at combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and sanctions evasion.
The proposed laws will entail heightened scrutiny on professional football clubs and individuals with assets exceeding €50 million, with exemptions for their primary residences.
Additionally, plans are in place to establish a new anti-money laundering authority. Despite the Irish government’s bid for its location in Dublin, Frankfurt emerged as the chosen site earlier this year.
The directive under consideration would grant expanded authority to financial intelligence units for the detection and analysis of money laundering and terrorist financing activities.
Alongside these measures, the parliament is addressing various other legislative matters as it approaches the conclusion of its current term.
Efforts to enhance air quality by 2030 are on the agenda, involving stringent regulations on pollutants. Should the new regulations be violated, individuals impacted by air pollution will have recourse to legal action, with the possibility of compensation for health-related damages.
Furthermore, legislation aimed at rectifying misclassification of employment status for platform workers—those reliant on online platforms for work—is set for approval. This legislation aims to provide such workers with legal recognition of their employment status, avenues to report workplace violence and harassment, safeguards against intrusive company monitoring, and the right to human review of management decisions.
In a separate initiative, a proposed directive addressing reckless driving across the EU is up for a vote. Presently, around 40% of cross-border traffic violations go unpunished. The directive seeks to compel member states to enhance cooperation in enforcing traffic laws across borders.
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