Activities of Thomas HÄNDEL related to 2013/2153(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on consumer protection – protection of consumers in utilities services PDF (167 KB) DOC (80 KB)
Amendments (6)
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes the view that utility services have common characteristics; urges that basic consumer rights which cover all utility serviceUrges that basic consumer rights should be harmonised at Community level;
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that all consumers, irrespective of their financial circumstances, shouldmust be guaranteed the human right of access to utility services and that special arrangements, such as exemption from charges, should be introduced for 'vulnerable consumers'; points out that any consumer may find him/herself in a situation in which he/she needs special protection;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Points out that the liberalisation of energy markets has not systematically led to greater competition and lower prices for consumers and,but that rather, in many cases, oligopolies have formed which control the market; points out, moreover, that from consumers' point of view, has made the range of services and tariffs available has become more confusing;
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Notes that the liberalisation of postal services has not brought the promised benefits for consumers, but has instead – particularly in rural areas – destroyed structures which it will be very difficult to re-establish;
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission to study the impact of the liberalisation of postal services, in particular in order to determine whether a reliable universal service is being provided and whether people working for mail delivery firms enjoy decent working conditions, and propose appropriate measures to remedy these undesirable developments;
Amendment 152 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Emphasises that high-quality, comprehensive and freely accessible local public transport constitutes a basic service which must also be made availableguaranteed in areas where it is less profitable;