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Directive (EU) 2021/12332021/0039(COD)COM(2021)71

Recognition of professional qualifications in inland navigation: transitional measures for the recognition of third countries certificates

Amending Directive (EU) 2017/2397 as regards the transitional measures for the recognition of third countries certificates

Stage
In force, reached 30 Jul 2021
In force
In force since 31 Jul 2021 · CELEX 32021L1233
Transposition deadline
17 Jan 2022
Procedure
Ordinary legislative procedure
Rapporteur
Andris Ameriks (S&D)
Last activity
13 Sept 2021
20 entries · record as of 14 Sept 2026

Where it stands

Latest: Plenary sitting, 13 Sept 2021.

Show the earlier record: 8 dates, 18 Feb 2021 to 25 Jun 2021
  1. 18 Feb 2021
    • Adoption by Commission
  2. 22 Feb 2021
    • Discussions within the Council or its preparatory bodies
  3. 8 Mar 2021
    • Plenary sitting
    • Referred to committee
  4. 30 Mar 2021
    • Discussions within the Council or its preparatory bodies
  5. 21 Apr 2021
    • Feedback on adopted proposal closed: Transitional provision for the recognition of third countries professional qualifications in inland navigation , 3 responses · Commission
  6. 12 May 2021
    • Discussions within the Council or its preparatory bodies
  7. 20 May 2021
    • Discussions within the Council or its preparatory bodies
  8. 25 Jun 2021
    • Discussions within the Council or its preparatory bodies
  1. 1 Jul 2021
    • Discussions within the Council or its preparatory bodies
  2. 5 Jul 2021
    • Plenary sitting
  3. 6 Jul 2021
    • Discussions within the Council or its preparatory bodies
    • Plenary adopted first-reading position
    • Plenary vote
    • Plenary sitting
  4. 7 Jul 2021
    • Discussions within the Council or its preparatory bodies
  5. 13 Jul 2021
    • Approval of the EP's first reading position by the Council (adoption of the legislative act)
  6. 14 Jul 2021
    • Signed
  7. 30 Jul 2021
    • Published in the Official Journal
  8. 13 Sept 2021
    • Plenary sitting
3 people

Who is on it

The Parliament's rapporteurs, shadow rapporteurs and opinion rapporteurs currently on this file.

RoleNameGroupCountryCommittee
RapporteurAndris AmeriksS&DLVTRAN
Shadow rapporteurCaroline NagtegaalRenewNLTRAN
Shadow rapporteurColm MarkeyEPPIETRAN
1 consultation

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Summary

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This amendment extends transitional measures for recognizing professional qualifications in inland navigation issued by third countries, primarily Ukraine and Moldova. It affects EU inland waterway operators and crew members holding these certificates, ensuring continued workforce mobility. The act was signed in July 2021 and is now in force.

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