Activities of Edward CZESAK related to 2016/2010(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the Report on the application of the Postal Services Directive
Amendments (4)
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Draws attention to the fact that Member States are bound by a fundamental obligation to provide basic public postal services ('universal service obligation); notes the current trend towards reducing the range of postal services available as a result of technological change, i.e. the development of electronic means of communication, which is reducing demand for traditional postal services and changing customer expectations; takes the view that, in the face of this trend, discussions will need to be held on the scope of the universal service obligation laid down under Directive 97/67/EU;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to monitor the evolving postal sector, including the growth of e-commerce and e-substitution, and to respond where necessary to ensure both the sustainability of the USO; and the quality of the services provided throughout the postal sector;
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Urges the Commission to take full account of the occurrence, and further risk, of downgrading of job security and terms and conditions for workers in the postal sector, and to make specific provision to mitigate and avoid this in any proposed new legislationlook in detail into the development of postal services in relation to new emerging digital operators and assess the potential implications and opportunities for existing postal services and their employees;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that geographical coverage and accessibility to universal services for parcel deliveries can be improved, especially for vulnerable consumers and those in remote areas, and draws attention to the steadily increasing share of the market taken up by cross-border delivery services, which should be supported;