Activities of Rui TAVARES related to 2010/0252(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the first radio spectrum policy programme
Amendments (4)
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
15a. Moreover, the expansion of the spectrum by the abovementioned sectors should be accompanied by means of public information on the additional use of the spectrum, as well as training programmes, allowing citizens to expand the inherent official initiatives and creating a real ability to mobilise society.
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) encouraging efficient use of spectrum to best meet the increasing demand for use of frequencies;, without prejudice to the rights of consumers, especially those who still depend on analogue distribution as their only means of accessing public broadcasting and communications, in particular elderly citizens, inhabitants of rural areas and the 'info-excluded'.
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) make sufficient appropriate spectrum available in a timely manner to support Union policy objectives;, including adopting enhanced measures of protecting local or regional radio broadcasters that depend on local or regional financial support from a strong competitive market, which results in better media diversity.
Amendment Amendment28 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Article 8a(3) of the Directive 2002/21/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 March 2002 on a common regulatory framework for electronic communications networks and services (Framework Directive)3 provides that the Commission may submit a legislative proposal to the European Parliament and Council for establishing multiannual radio spectrum policy programmes setting out policy orientations and objectives for the strategic planning and harmonisation of the use of spectrum in accordance with the directives applicable to electronic communications networks and services. These policy orientations and objectives should refer to the availability and efficient use of spectrum necessary for the establishment and functioning of the internal market. This Decision is without prejudice to existing EU law, in particular Directives 1999/5/EC and Directives 2002/20/EC and 2002/21/EC, as well as Decision No 676/2002/EC. It is also without prejudice to measures taken at national level, in compliance with EU law, to pursue general interest objectives, in particular relating to content regulation and audio-visual policy and to the right of Member States to organise and use their spectrum for public order and public security purposes and defence. Furthermore, having realised that there is a real risk of interference in the general reception of audiovisual broadcasting - analogue or not -, such policies and the market it refers to must ensure a strong consumer's rights protection and proper public information on the forthcoming change.