Activities of Nadja HIRSCH 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 (9)
Amendment 9 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Telecommunications networks and services are increasingly becoming internet-based infrastructures, with broadband networks and digital services closely interrelated. The internet is becoming the dominant platform for communication, access to and dissemination of cultural, creative and educational content, services, and doing business. Therefore, the trans-European availability of fast Internet access and digital services in the public interest is essential for economic growth and the Single Market.
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Within the framework of a system of open and competitive markets, the Union's intervention is necessary where market failures need to be overcome. By providing financial support and additional financing leverage to infrastructure projects the Union can contribute to the establishment and development of trans-European networks in the area of telecommunications, thus generating higher benefits in terms of market impact, administrative efficiency and, resource utilisation and participation by citizens in economic and social life.
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The development of broadband networks and digital service infrastructures willshould contribute to the Union's objective to reduce greenhouse gas emission by enabling energy-efficient solutions in many sectors of Europe's economy. This positive effect will be limited, but only to some extent, by the growing energy and resource demand related mainly to the construction of broadband networks and the operation of digital service infrastructures.
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Increasing and preserving access to Europe's rich and diverse cultural content and data held by public sector bodies, and opening them up for reuse in full respect of copyright and related rights, will nurture creativity and, spur innovation and entrepreneurship and increase transparency. Unhampered access to re- usable multilingual resources will help overcome administrative and language barriers, which undermine the internal market for online services and limit access to knowledge.
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) In the area of safety and security, an EU-wide platform for sharing resources, information systems and software tools promoting online safety will contribute to creating a safer environment for children onlineonline. All digital service infrastructures and communication infrastructures in this field must respect the openness of the internet and should promote technology- neutral solutions. It will enable centres handling hundreds of thousands of requests and alerts per year to operate across Europe. Critical Information Infrastructures will enhance the Union- wide capability for preparedness, information sharing, coordination and response to cyber security threats.
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The Commission, when preparing and drawing-up delegated acts, shouldmust ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and Council.
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 1
Article 2 – point 1
(1) contribute to economic growth and social participation and support the development of the Single Market resulting in the improvement of the competitiveness of the European economy, including small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 2
Article 2 – point 2
(2) contribute to improvements in daily life for citizens, businesses, organisations, public and private institutions and governments through the promotion of the interconnection and interoperability of national telecommunication networks as well as access to such networks.
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – point b
Article 4 – point b
(b) the deployment of broadband networks to link rural areas which are not linked or only poorly linked and island, landlocked and peripheral regions with the central regions of the Union ensuring in those regions that speeds of data transmission are sufficient to permit broadband connectivity of 30 Mbps and above;