10 Amendments of Patrizia TOIA related to 2020/2018(INL)
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the scope of the definition of information society services provided for in the e-Commerce directive has been the subject tof a rich case-law by the European Court of Justice, especially regarding online platforms in the transport and short-rentals sectors, and hence needs to be clarifian updated and clear scope of the definition is needed;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Highlights that the unprecedented crisis trigged by the Covid-19 pandemic has greatly increased the demand for digital services and reinforced the need for the EU to strengthen its digital sovereignty; believes in this regard that the new regulatory framework should play a key role in this new context and strike the right balance between small and big platforms, for the former to become more digital and for the latter to become more responsible.
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Recalls that the absence of clear, transparent and up-to-date rules for online platforms in the field of transport and tourism has resulted in market fragmentation and uncertainty which damages businesses and constitutes a deterrent for newcomers entering the market;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to clarify the liability of Transport and Tourism platforms; invites therefore the Commission to set a uniform obligation for platforms to verify the legality of the service offered and the service provider andinformation provided by the service provider through the introduction of due diligence protocols, urges the Commission to act on illegal content, through a legally binding Notice and Action procedure.
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to clarify the liability of Transport and Tourism platforms; invites the Commission to set a uniform obligation for platforms to verify the legality of the service offered and the service provider and to act on illegal content, through a legally binding Notice and Action procedure. Highlights that following notification, in case of inaction by the platform, an effective, dissuasive and proportionate sanction mechanism should be put in place;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to enhance the relationship between stakeholders and local authorities in the Short-Term Rental market and mobility services., with the objective of sharing best practices to improve the ease of doing business in the EU
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Draws attention to the importance of data also as strategic public goods and underlines the relevance of data access in the platform economy; highlights the vital role data plays for local governments in enforcing and developing policies in the fields of Transport and Tourism; welcomes the Communication of the European Commission on a European data strategy1, in particular the development of common European data spaces in strategic economic sectors, such as transport and mobility, in compliance with data protection rules; invites therefore the Commission to carefully work on a Common European mobility data space as detailed in the roadmap 1 European Commission, Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Social and Economic Committee and the Committee of the Regions on a European data strategy, 19.02.2020, COM(2020) 66 final
Amendment 69 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to come up with a comprehensive framework to align the working conditions of platform workers in line with those of regular employees; /standard workers to benefit fully from job creation and innovation opportunity of platform work in the transport sector; welcomes in this regard the new Directive on Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions2a and the Council Recommendation on Access to social protection for workers and the self- employed2b; calls on the Commission to closely monitor the enforcement of the acquis in this area. _________________ 2aDirective (EU) 2019/1152 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on transparent and predictable working conditions in the European Union (OJ L 186, 11.7.2019, p. 105–121). 2bCouncil Recommendation of 8 November 2019 on access to social protection for workers and the self - employed 2019/C 387/01 (OJ C 387, 15.11.2019, p. 1–8).
Amendment 76 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Notes the International Labour Organisation’s call for the establishment of an international governance system requiring platform holders to respect certain minimum rights and protections and regulating the use of data and algorithmic accountability in the world of work. Recalls the fundamental right for workers of all categories enshrined in the EU Charter of Fundament Rights to take collective action to defend their interests.
Amendment 86 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Highlights the need for online platforms in Ttransport and Ttourism to promote sustainability through their services, also in line with the European Green Deal. by including environmentally friendly alternatives in their standard interface.