Activities of Josef WEIDENHOLZER related to 2014/2158(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Annual report on EU competition policy (A8-0019/2015 - Morten Messerschmidt) DE
Amendments (3)
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that tackling the fragmentation of the digital single market and guaranteeing an open, free internet and legally-enshrined net neutrality are essential to fosterencourage consumers, foster the revival of competition and boost growth and competitiveness in the digital sector;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Is convinced that personal data protection forms the basis of competition based on technical innovation and trust.
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to closely evaluate the implementation by Google of the binding commitments resulting from the agreement of February 2014; believes abusive dominant positions created by the so-called ‘first mover’ advantages and network effects in the digital sector should be more closely monitored and correspondingly regulated;