Activities of Josef WEIDENHOLZER related to 2012/0340(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies (debate) DE
Shadow reports (1)
RECOMMENDATION FOR SECOND READING on the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the accessibility of the websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies PDF (423 KB) DOC (47 KB)
Amendments (4)
Amendment 74 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) Online services are playing an increasingly important role in society. The Internet is a key tool for access to information and education and for engaging in society. Accordingly, in the interests of social inclusion, there must be universal accessibility to public sector bodies' websites, as well as to websites providing basic services for the public, e.g. to important news pages and media libraries, banking services (online banking) and interest group information and services.
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. It lays down the rules according to which Member States shall make accessible the content of websites belonging to public sector bodies, including all content and documents made available for downloading, of websites belonging to public sector bodies and websites operated by entities providing basic services to the public, the types of which are specified in the Annex.
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) in a consistent and adequate way for users' autonomous perception, operation and, understanding and interaction, including adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary, providing an accessible electronic alternative;
Amendment 218 #
Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 12 a (new)
Annex – point 12 a (new)
(12a) Basic media and information services (e.g. online newspapers and media libraries).