Proposal from Commission: COM (2012) 85, 12 Mar. 2012 Flexibility UK has opted out; Ireland has opted in; Denmark is excluded EP committee discussions began in April 2012; Macovei is rapporteur; draft report circulated, Aug.
| Proposal | from Commission: COM (2012) 85, 12 Mar. 2012 |
|---|---|
| Flexibility | UK has opted out; Ireland has opted in; Denmark is excluded |
| EP committee | discussions began in April 2012; Macovei is rapporteur; draft report circulated, Aug. 2012; orientation vote, 7 May 2013 (A7-0178/2013); committee vote supporting EP/Council deal, 17 Dec. 2013 |
| EP plenary | vote in favour, 26 Feb. 2014 |
| Council | discussed at April 2012 JHA Council; discussed at Oct. 2012 JHA Council; Dec. 2012 JHA Council agreed general approach; EP/Council deal, Nov. 2013; adopted by Transport Council, 14 March 2014; Directive 2014/42/EU |
| Deadline to apply |
4 Oct. 2015 (Art. 12(1)) |