Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-002677/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Giuseppe Antoci (The Left)
The Commission recently sent a letter of formal notice to Italy (procedure INFR(2025)2070) for failing to transpose Directive (EU) 2021/555 laying down strict rules on the control and traceability of civilian firearms in the European Union.
The Directive is designed to harmonise the laws of the Member States with a view to combating illicit arms trafficking and ensuring greater security for the European public. The deadline for full transposition was 31 January 2023, but Italy has not yet completed this legislative process.
Given the importance of the Directive in preventing criminal activities and ensuring greater public security across Europe, can the Commission state what its views are of the response provided by the Italian authorities under procedure INFR(2025)2070 and say what steps it considers need to be taken for Italy to correctly transpose Directive (EU) 2021/555?
Submitted: 1.7.2025