14 Amendments of Jean-Pierre AUDY related to 2011/0299(COD)
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 1
Citation 1
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 172s 170, 171(1), 172 and 174 thereof,
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10 a) In addition to the actions in the field of broadband networks, it is of utmost importance to also favour demand take-up, that will be key to ease and speed up the roll out of ultra fast broadband networks across the Union. Action supporting both early adopters of ultrafast services and development of innovative and digital services at the Union level are essential to achieve the Digital Agenda goals.
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Regulation lays down guidelines to determine those trans-European telecommunication networks that shall be supported in accordance with Regulation XXX (CEF Regulation) in their development, implementation, deployment, interconnection, and interoperability. Such support shall focus on actions required to avoid market failure and be in line with relevant Union policies, regulation and guidelines, such as the Community guidelines for the application of state aid rules in broadband networks.
Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
(5 a) ensure that European citizens, wherever they are in the EU, have an equal opportunity to access trans- European telecommunications networks at a price which corresponds to the market average.
Amendment 164 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Projects of common interest set out in the Annex shall contribute to the achievement of the objectives set out in Article 2. They shall be consistent with projects run by the Member States.
Amendment 172 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5
Article 5 – paragraph 5
5. Actions contributing to projects of common interest shall be eligible for EU financial support under the conditions and instruments available under the Regulation establishing the Connecting Europe Facility [REF]. Financial support shall be provided in accordance with the relevant rules and procedures adopted by the Union, funding priorities and the availability of resources. In order to finance projects of common interest, and pursuant to Article 311 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, the Commission may propose the creation of own resources such as a mandatory contribution by users of trans-European telecommunications networks.
Amendment 186 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. On the basis of information received under Article 21 of the Regulation XXX establishing the Connecting Europe Facility, Member States and the Commission shall exchange information about the progress made with the implementation of these guidelines. A yearly overview of this information shall be sent to the European Parliament.
Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – 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. They shall also aim to ensure the principle of equal opportunity for citizens to access digital service infrastructures at a reasonable price wherever they are in the EU.
Amendment 210 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 2 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – section 2 – paragraph 2
Investment in broadband infrastructure has, since the liberalisation of the telecommunications market, 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. The following types of areas can be characterized on the basis of the likely investment:
Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 2 – paragraph 4
Annex 1 – section 2 – paragraph 4
Rural and lowreas, low density areas and regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps such as the northernmost regions with very low population density, areasnd island, cross- border and mountain regions, are typically served with low speed connections and in some cases even not served at all. 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.
Amendment 216 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 2 – paragraph 5
Annex 1 – section 2 – paragraph 5
High density/urban areas – with the exception of some low income regions - are typically well served with medium to fast speed connections, often provided by competitive offerings of cable and telecom operators. Yet because of this relatively satisfactory situation the market incentives to invest in very high speed networks such as fibre to the home are limited. Thus financial support may be also envisaged to investments in urban areas with dense populations which do not attract sufficient investment despite societal benefits it would generate, provided that it is in full compliance with Articles 101, 102 and 106 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, as well as, if relevant, with the Community Guidelines for the application of state aid rules in relation to rapid deployment of broadband networks.
Amendment 223 #
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 adequate own resources or, if this is not possible, 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.
Amendment 235 #
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; orand
Amendment 239 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 2 – paragraph 9 – point b
Annex 1 – section 2 – paragraph 9 – point b
(b) Support investments in broadband networks capable of achieving the Digital Agenda 2020 target and of having at least 5075 % of households subscribing to speeds above 100Mbps;