Commission proposal for improved export controls would modernise and simplify system to respond to new risks.
Today, the European Commission proposes to strengthen controls on
exports of certain goods and technologies that – in addition to
legitimate civilian applications – may also be misused for severe human
rights violations, terrorist acts or the development of weapons of mass
destruction. A main element of today's proposal is a new "human
security" dimension in export controls, to prevent human rights
violations associated with certain cyber-surveillance technologies.
Furthermore, the proposal simplifies and harmonises the existing export
control rules, in order to save time and money for EU exporters and
national authorities. These export controls reflect the EU's commitment
to international peace and security. (...)
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