Market abuse
2011/0295(COD)
The Council took note of a provisional agreement reached with the European Parliament on a draft regulation aimed at tackling insider dealing and manipulation on securities markets.
It should be noted that concerns were raised by France, Portugal, the Netherlands, Italy and Spain as regards provisions on sanctions.
This agreement will enable the presidency to start negotiations with the European Parliament on the draft directive, with the aim of adopting both regulation and directive at first reading. Negotiations on the regulation were concluded at a "trilogue" meeting with the Parliament on 20 June 2013.