#32026D1023EU staff exchange programme for import control authorities
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The decision creates a three-year EU programme for staff exchanges between national authorities that check animals and goods entering the EU. It is meant to help border control teams share practical methods, improve risk-based checks, and handle rising import volumes with limited resources. Member States will propose qualified experts for an EU expert pool managed by the Commission. These experts can take part in short secondments, joint visits, peer support, meetings, and reports on common problems and good practices. The Commission will cover travel and subsistence costs and pay daily indemnities of EUR 450 for full days and EUR 225 for half days.
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Key Changes
- Creates a three-year EU staff exchange programme for authorities responsible for import controls on animals and goods.
- Sets up an EU expert pool on import controls, with members proposed by Member States and appointed by the Commission.
- Provides Commission reimbursement for travel and subsistence, plus indemnities of EUR 450 per full day and EUR 225 per half day.
Obligations
What this law requires
The Commission must request Member States to propose qualified national experts for participation in the Programme as members of the European Union expert pool on import controls.
Member States must propose only national experts who are civil servants or employees of competent authorities responsible for official controls on animals and goods entering the Union at border control posts and who have requisite expertise in animal health, plant health or food safety controls.
The Commission must assess Member State proposals and appoint members of the Expert Pool based on their qualifications and experience in the relevant areas of expertise.
The Commission must manage and coordinate the Expert Pool by preparing and managing the schedule of programme activities, including meetings, and defining the content and specific focus of each activity.
Member States must facilitate the participation of Expert Pool members in Programme activities in accordance with national arrangements and cooperate with the Commission and other Member States in organising and conducting collaborative visits and on-site activities.