Activities of Vittorio PRODI related to 2011/0299(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on guidelines for trans European telecommunications networks and repealing Decision No 1336/97/EC
Amendments (8)
Amendment 19 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 1
Article 2 – point 1
(1) contribute to economic growth and support the development of the Single Market resulting in the improvement of the competitiveness of the European economy, includingparticularly through increasing market access for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 2
Article 2 – point 2
(2) contribute to improvements in social cohesion and daily life for citizens, businesses and governments through the promotion of the interconnection and interoperability of national telecommunication networks as well as access to such networks.
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 2 a (new)
Article 2 – point 2 a (new)
(2a) contribute to the protection and defence of information and information systems by ensuring their availability, integrity, authentication, and confidentiality. Such measures should include protection, detection, and reaction capabilities of information systems, especially from cyber attacks.
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 4
Article 2 – point 4
(4) facilitate sustainable deployment of open, accessible and non-discriminatory trans-European digital service infrastructures, their interoperability and coordination at European level, their operation, maintenance and, upgrading and security.
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. In these reports the Commission shall also evaluate whether the scope of the projects of common interest continues to reflect politicalsocial, environmental and economic priorities, technological developments or the situation in the relevant markets. For major projects, these reports shall include an analysis of the environmental impact, taking into account climate change adaptation and mitigation needs, and disaster resilience. Such a review may also be carried out at any other time when it is deemed appropriate in order to avoid investment in infrastructures which become obsolete in the short term.
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – introductory part – paragraph 1
Annex – introductory part – paragraph 1
The projects of common interest shall aim for the removal of bottlenecks which hinder the completion of the Single Market i.e. providing connectivity to the network and access, including across borders, to digital service infrastructures. Projects shall be prioritised according to the objectives outlined in Article 2, with particular emphasis being placed upon those that disseminate knowledge on climate change mitigation and adaptation best practices, and the deployment of smart grids.
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – section 2 – paragraph 1
Annex – section 2 – paragraph 1
All broadband investments within the territory of the Union expand the network capacity and bring about benefits to all the potential users, including those in Member States other than the country of the investment. Investment in these networks will bring about more competition, social cohesion and more innovation in the economy, will deliver more efficient and effective public services, contribute to the EU goals on a low carbon economy and to the overall EU competitiveness and productivity.
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – section 2 – paragraph 4
Annex – section 2 – paragraph 4
Rural and low density areas are typically served with low speed connections and in some cases even not served at all. This is a priority area where broadband access can be supplied with satellite connectivity. The business case for investment is unlikely to be viable and the European targets are unlikely to be reached by 2020. Investment in these areas needs higher financial support, provided by grants, possibly in combination with financial instruments. Such areas will include remote and sparsely populated regions where investment costs are either very high or where income is low. The support from the Connecting Europe Facility in these areas is likely to complement available cohesion funds or rural development and other direct public support.