9 Amendments of Christel SCHALDEMOSE related to 2007/0247(COD)
Amendment 11 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) The objective of the EU regulatory framework for electronic communications is to create a sustainable "ecosystem" for electronic communications, based on supply and demand: the former through effectively competitive product or service markets, the latter thanks to increasing information society developments.
Amendment 15 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) The spectrum management provisions of this Directive should be consistent with the work of international and regional organisations dealing with radio spectrum management, such as the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT), so as to ensure the efficient management and harmonisation of the use of spectrum across the Community and globally.
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19a) Although spectrum management remains within the competence of the Member States, only coordination and, where appropriate, harmonisation at Community level can ensure that spectrum users derive the full benefits of the internal market and that EU interests can be effectively defended world-wide.
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2002/21/EC
Article 1 − paragraph 1
Article 1 − paragraph 1
1. This Directive establishes a harmonised framework for the regulation of electronic communications services, electronic communications networks, associated facilities and associated services, and certain aspects of terminal equipment concerning access for disabled end-users. It lays down tasks of national regulatory authorities and establishes a set of procedures to ensure the harmonised application of the regulatory framework throughout the Community.
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 4 – point (a)
Article 1 – point 4 – point (a)
Directive 2002/21/EC
Article 4 − paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 − paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall ensure that effective mechanisms exist at national level under which any user or undertaking providing electronic communications networks and/or services who is affected by a decision of a national regulatory authority has the right of appeal against the decision to an appeal body that is independent of the parties involved. This body, which may be a court, shall have the appropriate expertise available to it to enable it to carry out its functions effectively. Member States shall ensure that the merits of the case are duly taken into account and, that there is an effective appeal mechanism and that proceedings before the appeal body are not unduly lengthy.
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 13
Article 1 – point 13
Directive 2002/21/EC
Article 12 − paragraph 3
Article 12 − paragraph 3
3. Measures taken by a national regulatory authority in accordance with paragraph 1 shall be objective, transparent, non- discriminatory and proportionate.
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 14
Article 1 – point 14
Directive 2002/21/EC
Article 13 − paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 13 − paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
The Commission, taking the utmost account of the opinion of the Authority issued in accordance with Article 4(3)(b) of Regulation [.../EC], may may encourage the dissemination and exchange of best practices among undertakings and competent national authorities and adopt appropriate technical implementing measures with a view to harmonising the measures referred to in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3, including measures defining the circumstances, format and procedures applicable to notification requirements.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 1 – point 20
Article 1 – point 20
Directive 2002/21/EC
Article 19 − paragraph 4 – point c
Article 19 − paragraph 4 – point c
(c) Consumer issues, not includinged in Directive 2002/22/EC, in particular accessibility to electronic communications services and equipment by disabled end- users;
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Article 2 – point 8 – point b a (new)
Article 2 – point 8 – point b a (new)
Directive 2002/19/EC
Article 12 − paragraph 2 – point a
Article 12 − paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the technical and economic viability of using or installing competing facilities, in the light of the rate of market development and of the benefits for consumers, taking into account the nature and type of interconnection and access involved, including the viability of other upstream access options;