The committee adopted the report (consultation procedure) by Klaus-Heiner
LEHNE (EPP/ED, D) amending the proposal from the Republic of Finland on the
adoption of a Council decision. The main amendments sought to ensure that
the exchange of information on fraud, corruption and other illegal
activities affecting the European Union's financial interests be included in
the decision and that the Commission be involved in the exchange of
information. Another amendment sought to increase the level of protection of
personal data, calling for the relevant provisions of the Council of Europe
Convention on the protection of personal data to be fully applied.