**Target:** Proposal for a regulation — Article 72 — paragraph 6

## Text proposed by the Commission

6. Funds collected by imposition of fines in this Article shall be the income of the general budget of the Union.

## Amendment of the European Parliament

6. Funds collected by imposition of fines in this Article shall contribute to the general budget of the Union. The fines shall not affect the effective operation of the Union institution, body or agency fined.