18 Amendments of Teresa RIERA MADURELL related to 2011/0299(COD)
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Telecommunications networks and services are increasingly becoming internet-based infrastructures, with broadband networks and digital services closely interrelated. The internet is becoming the dominant platform for communication, services, and doing business. Therefore, the trans-European availability of fast Internet access and digital services in the public interest is essential for economic growth, competitiveness, social inclusion and the Single Market.
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) On 17 June 2010, the European Council endorsed the Digital Agenda for Europe and called upon all institutions to engage in its full implementation. The Digital Agenda aims to chart a course to maximise the social and economic potential of information and communication technologies, in particular through the deployment of high-speed broadband networks by seeking to ensure that by 2020 all Europeans have access to internet speeds of above 30 Mbps and 50% or more of European households subscribe to internet connections above 100 Mbps. The Digital Agenda aims to establish a stable legal framework to stimulate investments in an open and competitive high speed internet infrastructure and in related services; a true single market for online content and services; active support for the digitisation of Europe's rich cultural heritage, and the promotion of internet access and take-up by all, especially through support of digital literacy and accessibility. In addition, Member States should implement operational national plans for high speed internet, targeting public funding on areas not fully served by private investments in internet infrastructures and promote deployment and usage of modern accessible online services to enable all European citizens and industries to fully benefit from broadband networks.
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions -European Broadband: investing in digitally driven growth concludes that the critical role of the internet means that the benefits for society as a whole appear to be much greater than the private incentives to invest in faster networks. Public support for investing in faster networks may be necessary but should be targeted towards areas where there is a lack of incentive to invest. Public support for this area is therefore necessary, but should not unduly distort competition, crowd out private investments or create disincentives to invest.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Substantial economic and social benefits, which cannot be captured nor monetised by investors, are associated with higher broadband speeds. Fast and ultra- fast broadband is the key enabling infrastructure for the development and deployment of digital services, which rely on the availability, speed, reliability and resilience of the physical networks. The deployment and take-up of faster networks opens the way for innovative services exploiting higher speeds. Action at Union level is necessary to maximise the synergies and interactions between those two components of digital telecommunications networks. and to complement the action of other Union programmes and initiatives such as Structural and Cohesion funds, whilst avoiding duplication or oversight and an increase in red tape and administrative burden.
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The development, deployment and long-term provision of interoperable cross- border eGovernment services enhance the functioning of the Single Market. Governments are recognised for providing public online services which contribute to increasing efficiency and effectiveness of the public and private sector. Public support for the further development of those services will not only enhance the Single Market but also stimulate e-skills and demand for NGA networks, therefore making a stronger case for both public and private investments in infrastructure projects in certain areas.
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19 a) Security requirements should be established in order to ensure optimum levels of privacy and protection of personal data and to prevent any kind of unauthorised tracking of personal information and profiting.
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) In order to take into account the developments in the areas of information and communication technologies, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of amending the Annex to this Regulation. It is of particular importance that the Commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The objective of this delegation is to address new technological and market developments, emerging political priorities or opportunities for exploiting synergies between different infrastructures, including those in the fields of Transport and Energy. The scope of delegation is limited to modifying the description of projects of common interest, adding a project of common interest or removing an obsolete project of common interest according to pre-established, clear and transparent criteria. and therefore assuring the legal and investment certainty.
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) contribute to improvements in daily life for citizens, businesses and governments through the promotion of the interconnection and interoperability of national telecommunication networks as well as open and non-discriminatory access to such networks.
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) stimulate Europe-wide deployment of fast and ultra-fast broadband networks in accordance with the principle of technology neutrality which, in turn, shall facilitate the development and deployment of trans- European digital services.
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) facilitatensure the sustainable deployment of trans-European digital service infrastructures, their interoperability and coordination at European level, their operation, maintenance and upgrading.
Amendment 156 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) actions allowing to achieve synergies and interoperability between different projects of common interest in the field of Telecommunications, complementarity between projects of common interest concerning different types of infrastructures, including Transport and Energy, between project of common interest in the field of Telecommunications and projects supported by the Structural and Cohesion funds and other initiatives, avoiding duplication or oversight, as well as relevant research infrastructures.
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. Member States and/or other entities, including local and regional authorities, in charge of the implementation of projects of common interest or contributing to their implementation shall take the necessary legal, administrative, technical and financial measures in compliance with the corresponding specifications of this Regulation. The implementation shall be based on a comprehensive project assessment covering, inter alia, market conditions including information on existing infrastructure, regulatory obligations on project promoter, commercial and marketing strategies.
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 7 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 7 – point a
(a) new technological and market developments and innovations; or
Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – paragraph 2
The deployment and enhancement of trans- European telecommunication networks (broadband networks and digital service infrastructures) shall contribute to fostering economic growth, creating jobs, promoting new investment and achieving a vibrant digital single market. In particular, their deployment will grant faster access to the internet, bring about information technology-enabled improvements in daily life for citizens, including children and young persons, businesses and governments, increase interoperability and facilitate the alignment or convergence to commonly agreed standards.
Amendment 209 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 2 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – section 2 – paragraph 2
Investment in broadband infrastructure has been undertaken predominantly by private investors and it is expected that this will remain the case. However, the achievement of the Digital Agenda targets will require investment in areas for which there is not a clear business case or where a business case may need to be enhanced within the time frame of the targets or where a market failure exists. The following types of areas can be characterized on the basis of the likely investment:
Amendment 224 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 2 – paragraph 6
Annex 1 – section 2 – paragraph 6
In less developed regions, the support to the deployment of broadband networks should be provided primarily through the instruments of Structural and Cohesion funds. Grants and / or financial instruments from the Connecting Europe Facility may complement such support where necessary to achieve the objectives of this Regulation. The achievement of synergies between the CEF actions in those regions and the support from the Structural and Cohesion Funds may be reinforced by using an appropriate coordination mechanism and preventing any duplication or oversight.
Amendment 232 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 2 – paragraph 9 – point a
Annex 1 – section 2 – paragraph 9 – point a
(a) Support investments in broadband networks capable of achieving the Digital Agenda 2020 target of universal coverage at 30Mbps and above; or
Amendment 265 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex 1 – section 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The implementation of digital service infrastructures shall contribute to the realisation of digital single market by removing existing bottlenecks in terms of service deployment. This will be achieved through the creation and/or enhancement of interoperable and internationally compatible digital service infrastructure platforms, accompanied by essential basic digital service infrastructures. It shall rely on a two-layer approach: