14 Amendments of Deirdre CLUNE related to 2015/2147(INI)
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Communication on ‘A Digital Single Market Strategy for Europe’; emphasises that the implementation of digitisation and the enhanced deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) will be key tools to make the European transport system more efficient and productive, and as a result daily transport and logistics will be more fluid, safe, resource-wise and sustainable; Notes that tools are at different stages of development and implementation for transport by sea (SafeSeaNet7, Directive 2010/65/EU on reporting formalities, Blue Belt8, e-Maritime), inland waterways (RIS9), rail (TAF-TSI10), road (ITS11), air (SESAR12); calls on the commission to readily implement these tools so as to have smooth information flows;
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Urges the Commission to assess the need to modernise EU regulations and adapt them to the digital age; asks the Commission to harmonise the regulatory framework of different transport modes in order to promote true competition between modes and to encourage new innovations and services for mobility and logistics like that of single transport documents in electronic form, including those based on the sharing economy, while creating a level playing field for existing market actors and new market entrants in terms of high European standards regarding safety, working conditions, fair taxation, consumer protection and the prevention of harmful environmental effects; highlights the importance of journey planning, accessible multimodal information and clear and transparent ticketing through digital and online platforms; Stresses that Geo-blocking of transport linked services should be prevented;
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes that dismantling barriers to the cross-border development of transport and tourism e-commerce is of the utmost importance; Calls on the commission to ensure the interoperability of systems and the use of common standards so as to build a truly inclusive Digital Single Market;
Amendment 85 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Expects the Commission to present a comprehensive report encompassing an assessment of the current state of play of digitalisation in the EU tourism market with a view to identifying and addressing challenges and opportunities of the various public and private players at national, regional and local level; Considers that such a report should include appropriate recommendations to ensure fair competition and a level playing field for all actors and to protect consumers by providing for transparency, neutrality and accessibility;
Amendment 378 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the Commission’s initiative to improve the legal protection of consumers as regards intangible digital content; points out that while consumers buying tangible digital content are protected by consumer protection laws, consumer rights when buying intangible digital content remain largely unregulated; agrees that consumers should enjoy a comparable level of protection regardless of whether they purchase digital content online or offline and whether they purchase tangible or intangible goods, products or content;
Amendment 404 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Believes that a full harmonisation ofEmphasises that developing the rules and the legal framework govconcerning online sales irrespective of whether they are cross- border or domestic sales, while maintaining the coherence of online and offline rules regarding legal remedies, constitutes the most practical and proportionate approachshould be done in a technology neutral manner, which allows consumers and businesses to choose the appropriate technology for each purpose; welcomes the efforts to boost e-commerce irrespective whether cross-border or domestic sales;
Amendment 439 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers that there is a risk that the Commission’s proposals entail a growing disparity between the applicable legal standards for offline and online purchases; believes that online and offline sales should be treated equally and that the consumer protection framework should be updated for the digital age to ensure a level playing field for consumers and for businesses;
Amendment 459 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Is sceptical about the legal nature ofBelieves that the model contracts regarding online sales of tangible goods in the absence of statutory regulationcould be one of the tools to spread best practices;
Amendment 683 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Considers that where private investment alone cannot be ensured, citizens and businesses need to be enabled to participate in the Digital Single Market through other measures; an ambitious goal on full Internet coverage should be set;
Amendment 711 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses that since the development of over-the-top services has increased demand and competition to the benefit of consumers, modernisation of the telecommunication framework should not lead to more regulatory burdens, but should drive innovation and fair competition; emphasises the importance of regulatory simplicity and predictability to boost infrastructure investments and to ensure similar rules for similar services;
Amendment 781 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses that uniform enforcement of the Connected Continent package, including the end of roaming surcharges and the net neutrality principle, requires the establishment of a single European telecommunications regulatora transparent application policy across the Member States, which takes into account all spectrum users;
Amendment 862 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Appreciates the Commission’s initiative to analyse the role of platforms in the Digital Economy as part of the upcoming InternalDigital Single Market Strategy;
Amendment 975 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Believes that a thriving European Digital Economy is a cornerstone for boosting job creation and growth in the EU and that it is fundamental also to the modernisation of traditional industry; notes the important role of SMEs as enablers of job creation and welcomes the development of new business models and services;
Amendment 976 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 b (new)
Paragraph 26 b (new)
26b. Stresses that the digitalisation of other industries including manufacturing, the energy and transport sectors, the retail sector and SMEs, public services and education needs to be actively strengthened;