Activities of Hella RANNER
Plenary speeches (13)
EU-US air transport agreement - EU-Canada air transport agreement - EU-Vietnam air services agreement (debate)
Explanations of vote
European Heritage Label (debate)
Participation of Switzerland in the ‘Youth in Action’ programme and in the action programme in the field of lifelong learning (debate)
Freedom of expression and press freedom in the European Union (debate)
A sustainable future for transport (debate)
Explanations of vote
Gender aspects of the economic downturn and financial crisis - Assessment of the results of the 2006-2010 Roadmap for Equality between women and men and forward looking recommendations - Charter for Women’s Rights - follow up (debate)
Penalties for serious infringements against the social rules in road transport (short presentation)
Revision of the Package Travel Directive (debate)
Annual accounts of certain types of companies as regards micro-entities (debate)
Equality between women and men in the European Union — 2009 (debate)
Explanations of vote
Reports (1)
REPORT Report on penalties for serious infringements against the social rules in road transport PDF (180 KB) DOC (95 KB)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on international air agreements under the Treaty of Lisbon PDF (160 KB) DOC (91 KB)
Opinions (1)
OPINION Final opinion on the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: Europe, the world's No 1 tourist destiantion - a new political framework for tourism in Europe
Amendments (160)
Amendment 27 #
2011/2025(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses that the introduction of such legal provisions regarding data protection must not result in additional bureaucratic obstacles of a temporal or other nature for users or providers of the relevant services;
Amendment 31 #
2011/2025(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Encourages the Commission and the Member States to organise public awareness campaigns aimed at minors, and in particular children, highlighting the risks to their privacy in the online environment and the steps they can take to protect themselves; stresses that such information must be provided in a clear and comprehensible form; this requirement should apply in particular to the formulation of texts which provide the basis for specific consent to the use of data;
Amendment 5 #
2011/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas, in the wake of the global financial crisis, it appears more important than ever to provide a coherent, in addition to social, economic and fiscal policy coordination in the European Union, to consider a harmonised European contract law regime in order to help realise the full potential of the internal market,
Amendment 39 #
2011/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Favours the option of setting up an optional instrument (OI) by means of a regulation; believes that such an OI could be complemented by a ‘toolbox’ that should be endorsed by means of an interinstitutional agreement; stresses, however, that this can only be expected to have a positive impact on the internal market if, as part of a detailed and intensive evaluation process, the impact of the Directive on consumer rights (COM(2008)0614), which is still in the process of being drawn up, is first awaited, considered and finally thoroughly taken into account;
Amendment 58 #
2011/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that an OI would – within the appropriate limits laid down by the division of powers – generate European added value, in particular by ensuring legal certainty through the jurisdiction of the Court of Justice, providing at a stroke the potential to surmount both legal and linguistic barriers, as an OI would naturally be available in all EU languages, although linguistic barriers in the area of legal acts adopted on the basis of party autonomy – in particular in connection with standard terms and conditions – and also in the area of advertising, product or customer information cannot be removed by means of legislative measures;
Amendment 108 #
2011/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Believes that whilst an OI will have the effect of providing a single body of law, there will still be a need to seek provision of standard terms and conditions of trade which can be produced in a simple and comprehensible form, available off-the- shelf for SMEs and with some form of trust mark system to ensure consumer confidence, in accordance with European legal traditions and within the framework of party autonomy rules under consumer protection legislation, to provide sufficient scope for the framing of contractual relations on the basis of party autonomy;
Amendment 59 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. InviteAsks Member States to ensure greater investment in education and training systems at all levels and to financially support the implementation of the EU mobility programmes at national level;
Amendment 79 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Agrees that action must be taken at an early age in order to reduce early school leaving to below 10%, as agreed under the EU 2020 Strategy; welcomes the Commission proposal for a Council Recommendation to reinforce the efforts of Member States to reduce school drop-out rates;
Amendment 87 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission to foster the collection of data at national and regional levels on the practical barriers to mobility, and to take steps to remove them to ensure high- quality mobility that is accessible to all;
Amendment 95 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Points out the importance of taking measures to ensure that students are mobile and, since that is a key factor in professional and personal fulfilment and in strengthening European identity; also points out the importance for students to have an effective social and health security system and full portability of grants when they are abroad;
Amendment 121 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. RInvites Member States to promote and support dual language families, which among others, logically result from the free movement of persons in Europe; reminds Member States to introduce the learning of a second language at an early stage in life (pre-primary school); points out that for people without a second language mobility will not become a reality;
Amendment 124 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Stresses the extremely important function of teachers in educational facilities as role models and multipliers for mobility;
Amendment 174 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Invites Member States to modernise and increase the attractiveness and quality of vocational education and training (VET) to react to the changing labour market, which by 2020 will require new knowledge and skills based on diplomas that should be mutually recognised in all Member States; in this regard highlights the big success of dual education systems in the respective Member States;
Amendment 198 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Strongly supports the EU target for 40% of young people to complete tertiary or equivalent (i.e. higher and vocational) education;
Amendment 19 #
2010/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
Amendment 26 #
2010/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Reaffirms the principle of network neutrality, and takes the view that open, equal access to telecommunications infrastructure and information technology is vital to ensure social, economic and cultural progress;
Amendment 39 #
2010/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 58 #
2010/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Draws attention to the link between the establishment and development of mobile broadband networks and spectrum policy, and, against this background, emphasises that European spectrum policy must take equal account of the economic, social and cultural value of radio frequencies; emphasises, further, the need to make effective use of spectrum which has already been assigned, and calls for technology neutrality; stresses, therefore, that the establishment and development of mobile broadband networks must not pose a threat to existing spectrum users, such as radio and PMSE, which play a crucial role in the creation and dissemination of cultural content, in safeguarding linguistic and cultural diversity and in fostering public debate and media pluralism, and must allow them sufficient scope for development;
Amendment 102 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls for determined efforts to harmonise road signs and road traffic rules by 2013 in order to facilitate cross-border traffic, with a particular view to road safety;
Amendment 118 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Emphasises that a harmonised and effective approach to checks is essential for the transposition of the social rules in road transport (Regulation No 581/2006 and Directive 3821/85/EC), which are enormously important for road safety; calls once again on the Commission, therefore, to act on the demands made by Parliament in its resolution of 18 May 2010 on penalties for serious infringements against the social rules in road transport;
Amendment 121 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Welcomes the resumption of negotiations on the adoption of a directive facilitating cross-border enforcement in the field of road safety1; stresses that a balanced agreement should be sought at second reading and swift progress should be made in the negotiations, in the interest of road safety; __________________ 1 P6_TA(2008)0616
Amendment 2 #
2010/2234(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Points out that in the new digital economy, creativity and ICTs are building a new business culture closely linked to VET and that it is therefore time to put VET at the centre of the agenda, especially in order to face the challenges posed by the 2020 strategy; therefore strongly emphasizes the essential contribution of high quality post secondary vocational education and training to the achievement of the EU headline target of 40% within tertiary or equivalent education;
Amendment 20 #
2010/2234(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that the link between education and training, particularly the pathway from vocational to higher education, demands profound structural changes from learning institutions to cope with the difficulties linked to the accessibility for citizens and differences in teaching and learning styles, and that more suitable teacher training is therefore necessary;
Amendment 1 #
2010/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the Framework Agreement should ensure that the Institutions' powers and prerogatives are exercised as effectively and transparently as possible; whereas in that Framework Agreement the Commission has committed itself to complying with the principle of the equal treatment of Parliament and the Council Ministers in respect of legislative and budgetary matters, in particular access to meetings and the forwarding of contributions or other information,
Amendment 2 #
2010/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. SPoints out that air safety standards are of fundamental importance for passengers, crew members and the aviation industry in general, and therefore supports the conclusion of air safety agreements with countries that have a significant aircraft manufacturing industry, given the cost savings and consistent high standards that can be achieved by minimising the duplication of assessments, tests and controls;
Amendment 5 #
2010/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Points out that, when assessing comprehensive agreements that are presented for consent, Parliament will seek to apply a consistent set of standards; including particular, in carrying out that assessment Parliament will focus on the extent to which: restrictions on market access and investment opportunities are relaxed in a balanced manner; incentives are provided to maintain and enhance social and environmental standards; adequate safeguards are provided for data protection and privacy; mutual recognition of safety and security standards are included; and a high level of passenger rights is ensured;
Amendment 6 #
2010/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that world-wide standards of date protection and privacy are urgently required and that the criteria set out by the European Parliament in its resolution of 5 May 2010 provide an appropriate model for such an agreement; points out that the European Union should play a pioneering role in the development of such world- wide standards;
Amendment 12 #
2010/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recalls that the 2005 Framework Agreement already committed the Commission to provide Parliament early and clear information during the preparation, conduct and conclusion of international negotiations; welcomes the revised Agreement of October 2010 and, in particular, its recognition of Parliament's enhanced rights and competences under the new Treaty; emphasises, in that connection, the Commission’s comprehensive obligation to keep Parliament informed, in keeping with the principle of equal treatment;
Amendment 14 #
2010/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Points out that, pursuant to Article 24 of the Framework Agreement, the abovementioned information must be forwarded to Parliament in such a way that, if necessary, it can deliver an opinion; strongly urges the Commission to report back to Parliament on how its opinions are taken into account;
Amendment 15 #
2010/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on the Commission, with a view to maintaining the flow of information, to submit reports to Parliament regularly, and no less frequently than every two years, analysing the strengths and weaknesses of existing agreements; points out that this would enable Parliament to assess future agreements more effectively;
Amendment 12 #
2010/2206(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines the importance of enhancing the quality of education through the use of programmes such as Leonardo da Vinci mobility actions and preparatory pilot projects such as Erasmus for entrepreneurs;
Amendment 20 #
2010/2206(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out the merits of a ‘dual’ education system in the tourism sector, combining learning in a business with learning at a vocational school, thereby enhancing both theoretical and practical skills;
Amendment 26 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that the basis for a EU tourism strategy lies firstly in a packet of specific measures solely concerning the tourism sector, and secondly in a precise assessment of how measures in other sectors impact tourism;.
Amendment 32 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the need for close cooperation between EU, national, regional and local authorities on the one hand and between the institutions as a whole and stakeholders in the sector on the other; recalls that in regard to tourism many European regions have direct powers and play, therefore, a central role in implementing projects and specific actions; hopes to see the regions playing a direct, sustainable and effective part in future Community proposals on tourism, and interregional coordination in promoting the latter;
Amendment 37 #
2010/2206(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. At the same time, calls for efficient follow-up and, management and interlinking of existing EU programmes, enabling them to reach their full potential by providing sufficient resources;
Amendment 40 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that tourism should be regarded as part and parcel of the EU's industrialeconomic policy and asserts once more that reinvigorating tourism provides an important stimulus for employment in the various Member States;
Amendment 43 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 46 #
2010/2206(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls that www.visiteurope.com is a platform to be further developed so as to enhance the visibility of Europe and its heritage by providing information designed to meet tourists' needs in the largest possible number of EU official languages; emphasises that it should be the core platform linking together other programmes and applications.
Amendment 53 #
2010/2206(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Welcomes the proposal for an information exchange mechanism to improve the coordination of school holidays;
Amendment 61 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the importance of collaborating with non-EU countries, including through partnerships,especially the neighbouring partner countries and in particular with the BRIC countries which represent a market of several million potential new tourists;
Amendment 97 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 108 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Asks the Commission to promotesupport a specific initiative to harmonise gradually the accommodation classification systems through the identification of common minimum criteria, bearing in mind the positive results of earlier experiments by industry associations and working in close collaboration with standardisation bodies;
Amendment 117 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Considers that the Commission, in collaboration with the tourism industry, should prepare a map of existing professional skills (Tourism Skill Competence Framework) as a starting point from which practical steps to match market supply and demand can be developed;
Amendment 162 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Welcomes the Commission's readiness to diversify the types of tourism available; stresses, in particular, the importance of the collaboration already underway with the Council of Europe to promote cultural, historical, religious and environmental tourism by means of themed routes which not only exploit our continent's historical and cultural roots, but also contribute to the development of an alternative style of tourism, one that is sustainable and accessible to all; considers that the use of sustainable means of transport, including cycling, should be encouraged in connection with several routes;
Amendment 165 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Welcomes the Commission's readiness to diversify the types of crossborder tourism available; stresses, in particular, the importance of the collaboration already underway with the Council to promote cultural, historical, religious and environmental tourism by means of themed routes which not only exploit our continent's historical and cultural roots, but also contribute to the development of an alternative style of tourism, one that is sustainable and accessible to all; considers that the use of sustainable means of transport, including cycling, should be encouraged in connection with several routes;
Amendment 175 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Considers that the Commission and the Council of Europe should continue to support the development of routes that highlight the European identity through circuits linking symbolic sites in Europe, such as cathedrals, castles, universities and, industrial settlements as well as natural heritage;
Amendment 181 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Considers that rural tourism and agri, agritourism and youth tourism should be properly supported, being sectors that improve the quality of life, bring economic diversity to rural areas and establish a direct link with the promotion of traditional, ecological and natural food products; observes, in this respect, the importance of ensuring fulleasier access to the Internet and IT infrastructure in these areas;
Amendment 189 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Highlights the way in which nature tourismtouristic activities in the nature contributes to the sector's sustainable development; considers concentrating on national parks and protected areas in order to make them more accessible for tourists, including through the development of transnational circuits that respect the environmental heritage, to be important;
Amendment 220 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
Amendment 227 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Encourages the Commission to foster a progressive reduction in the seasonal nature of tourism by continuing to build on the results, so far positive, of the preparatory action ‘Calypso’; calls, furthermore, on the Commission to press ahead with an exchange programme allowing specific categories of peopleeverybody on an equal basis, starting with the most disadvantaged, to take holidays, particularly during the low season and even travelling across national borders;
Amendment 255 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
Amendment 261 #
2010/2206(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
Paragraph 48
48. Considers that a technical tourism task force specifically for tourism should be set up in Parliament in order to follow closely the implementation of actions proposed by the Commission and of Parliament proposals;
Amendment 96 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Regrets that censoring and monitoring of the internet is increasingly used by repressive regimes, and recommends the Commission to develop an EU strategy to promote and defend internet freedom globally, in particular in connection with the exchange of information of cultural policy relevance;
Amendment 120 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls for the designation of one person already serving in each EU representation overseas responsible for the coordination of cultural relations and interactions between the EU and third countries;
Amendment 145 #
2010/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls for the inclusion of a DG Cultural and Digital Diplomacy in the organisation of the EEAS and the appointment of an EU ambassador-at-large;
Amendment 5 #
2010/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas children in their earliest years are particularly curious, receptive and willing to learn and whereas important skills such as the ability to speak and express oneself as well as social skills are formed at this age; whereas it is at this age that the foundations for the child’s future educational and occupational career are laid and any deficits can still be remedied,
Amendment 11 #
2010/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas ECEC tends to receive less attention and lower investment than any other stage of education, despite clear evidence that investment in it brings greater returns than investment at any other stage of education,
Amendment 27 #
2010/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the early years of childhood are critical for brain, physical and cognitive development, and language acquirement, and also lay the foundations for lifelong learning; therefore recommends that the Member States consider introducing a compulsory nursery school year before the start of schooling proper;
Amendment 64 #
2010/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Restates that investment in ECEC has been proven to have later economic and social benefits, such as increased tax contributions through a strengthened workforce, as well as reduced future health costs, lower crime rates and fewer instances of antisocial behaviour;
Amendment 87 #
2010/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Regrets the lack of empirical data on young children; calls for more extensive research across the EU in some Member States; calls therefore for more extensive research and for an EU-wide exchange of results, taking into account the cultural diversity of Member States;
Amendment 72 #
2010/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Encourages the Member States and the Commission both to promote artistic and cultural education (with particular emphasis on creativity) among all age groups, from primary to higher or vocational education, and to develop creators’ entrepreneurial skills, including in the context of lifelong learning;
Amendment 128 #
2010/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls on the Commission to recognise the cultural and creative industries as a productive part of the European economy, notably in terms of their capacity to help make other sectors of the economy more competitive;
Amendment 153 #
2010/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on all the actors concerned to consider introducing new, innovative financial instruments which are adapted to the specific needs of these industries, such as bank guarantee measures, repayable advances and venture-capital funds– such as bank guarantee measures, repayable advances and risk-capital funds – which take account of the needs of these industries and especially of the fact that creators’ only form of capital is, in many cases, non-material;
Amendment 9 #
2010/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the discussion about security scanners should not be held outside of the general debate on an integrated overall security policy for Europe’s airports;
Amendment 18 #
2010/2028(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas such a coexistence of public and commercial broadcasters has ensured a diverse range of freely accessible programming, which benefits all EU citizens and contributes to media pluralism, cultural and linguistic diversity, editorial competition (in terms of content quality and diversity) and freedom of expression,
Amendment 22 #
2010/2028(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas changes in the audiovisual landscape in recent years, with the development of digital technologies, proprietary pay platforms and new media actors online, have impacted on the traditional dual broadcasting system,
Amendment 25 #
2010/2028(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas newspapers and magazines are essential components of a pluralistic and diverse European media landscape and should remain so,
Amendment 35 #
2010/2028(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas, in the digital era, which is characterised by audience fragmentation, public service broadcasting is a crucial asset in maintaining a public sphere in the digital era, which is characterised by audience fragmentation, order to provide the public with information that is as objective and comprehensive as possible,
Amendment 86 #
2010/2028(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Recalls that terrestrial broadcasting platforms based on open and interoperable standards play a central role in the dual broadcasting system and are ideal to provide users with free basic services and easily accessible audiovisual media services, which can better cope with the fragmentation of local markets and thereby address local cultural and social expectations, and should consequently be preserved from the growing pressure of global players and exclusive proprietary platforms;
Amendment 138 #
2010/2028(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to launch an initiative bringing together different media actoproviders, to consider sustainable business models for digital media, to encourage exchanges of best practice, taking into accountfurther the development of, and where appropriate introduce, best practices including models that exist outside the EU, and to address copyright issues in this connection;
Amendment 148 #
2010/2028(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Invites the Commission to launch an initiative on a possible legal framework for content aggregators under which search engines would contribute to content creationto ensure the systematic provision of information in search engines;
Amendment 107 #
2010/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Stresses, in view of the special role of the media as intermediary in the process of democratic opinion forming, the need for reliable political information, including in the area of new media;
Amendment 167 #
2010/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. WelcomNotes the Commission’s work with, and funding of, local radio and TV networks in this regard; points out that broadcasters must have full editorial independence;
Amendment 124 #
2010/0802(COD)
Draft directive
Article - 1 (new)
Article - 1 (new)
Amendment 132 #
2010/0802(COD)
Draft directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2) “"Protection measure”" means a decision adopted by a competent authority of a Member State imposing on a person causing dangerin the issuing State in the context of criminal proceedings by which one or more of the obligations or prohibitions, referred to in Article 2(2), provided that the infringement of such obligations or prohibitions constitutes a criminal offence under the law of the Member State concerned or may otherwise be punishable by a deprivation of liberty in that Member Stateare imposed on a person causing danger, for the benefit of a protected person with a view to protecting the latter against a criminal act which may endanger his life, physical or psychological integrity, personal liberty or sexual integrity.
Amendment 30 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Spectrum is a key resource for essential sectors and services, including mobile, wireless broadband and satellite communications, television and radio broadcasting, transport, radiolocation, and applications such as alarm, remote controls, hearing aids, wireless microphones, and medical equipment. It supports public services such as security and safety services, including civil protection, and scientific activities, such as meteorology, Earth observation, radio astronomy and space research. Regulatory measures on spectrum therefore have economic, safety, health, public interest, cultural, scientific, social, environmental and technical implications.
Amendment 31 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The strategic planning and harmonisation of spectrum use at Union level should enhance the single market for wireless electronic communications services and equipment as well as other Union policies requiring spectrum use, thus creating new opportunities for innovation and contributing to economic recovery and social integration across the Union, while at the same time respecting the important social, cultural and economic value of spectrum. To this end, the Union therefore needs a policy programme that covers the internal market in all Union policy areas involving the use of spectrum such as electronic communications, research and development, transport, culture and energy.
Amendment 33 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The programme should also take into account Decision No 676/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 March 2002 on a regulatory framework for radio spectrum policy in the European Community (Radio Spectrum Decision) and the technical expertise of the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) so that. Union policies which rely on spectrum and were agreed by Parliament and Council canshould be implemented by technical implementing measures, noting that such measures can be taken whenever necessary to implement already existing Union policie in so far as there is express statutory provision for this.
Amendment 37 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Harmonised standards under Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and, the mutual recognition of their conformity and future harmonisations in respect of electronic networks and wireless devices are essential to achieve efficient spectrum use and should take account of legally defined sharing condiensure the coexistence of existing and new applications. European standards for non-radio electric and electronic equipment and networks should also avoid disturbance to spectrum use. The cumulative impact of the increasing volume and density of wireless devices and applications combined with the diversity of spectrum use challenges current approaches to interference management. These should be examined and reassessed together with receiver characteristics - such as increasing reliability of receivers and appropriate output levels for emitting devices - and more sophisticated interference avoidance mechanisms.
Amendment 39 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) New Long-Term Evolution (LTE) broadband mobile communications networks are being rolled out in various Member States. Those networks use the 790-862 MHz frequency band. Some radio microphones currently operate in that band, possibly causing interference. This may also concern devices operated in schools, theatres and conference venues or by other commercial, public or private users. The requisite technical retrofitting will be achievable only with considerable financial outlay, and it is imperative to clarify where responsibility lies in this connection.
Amendment 42 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Additional spectrum may be needed by other sectors such as transport (for safety, information and management systems), R&D, public protection and disaster relief, e-health and, e-inclusion and culture. Optimising synergies between spectrum policy and R&D activities and carrying out studies of radio compatibility between different spectrum users should help innovation. The Commission's Joint Research Centre should help in developing the technical aspects of spectrum regulation, notably by providing testing facilities to verify interference models relevant to Union legislation. Moreover, results of research under the Seventh Framework Programme require the examination of the spectrum needs of projects that may have a large economic or investment potential, in particular for SMEs, e.g. cognitive radio or e-health. Adequate protection against harmful interference should also be ensured to sustain R&D and scientific activities.
Amendment 45 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
It is without prejudice to measures taken at national level, in compliance with Union law, to pursue general interest objectives, in particular relating to content regulation and audiovisual policy and to the right of Member States to organise and use their spectrum for public order and public security purposes and defence.
Amendment 49 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) guaranteeing the functioning of the internal market, in particular by ensuring effective competition, so as to foster cultural diversity and media pluralism in accordance with Directive 2002/21/EC as amended by Directive 2009/140/EC.
Amendment 53 #
2010/0252(COD)
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 Mmarch 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.
Amendment 54 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) make spectrum use more efficient by giving preference to technologies which use little spectrum; make complementary use of technological features such as hotspots and Wi-Fi, for example, which require no spectrum;
Amendment 55 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) enhance the efficient use of spectrum by harnessing the benefits of general authorisations and increasing the use of such types of authorisation; improve the position of consumers with regard to the coexistence of old and new applications;
Amendment 56 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) avoid harmful interference or disturbance by other radio or non-radio devices by facilitating the development of standards allowing for flexible and efficient use of spectrum, and increasing immunity of receivers to interference or appropriate output controls for them, taking particular account of the cumulative impact of the increasing volumes and density of radio devices and applications;
Amendment 58 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Spectrum is a public good of major societal, cultural, social and economic value. It is a key resource for essential sectors and services, including mobile, wireless broadband and satellite communications, television and radio broadcasting, transport, radiolocation, and applications such as alarm, remote controls, hearing aids, microphones, and medical equipment. It supports public services such as security and safety services, including civil protection, and scientific activities, such as meteorology, Earth observation, radio astronomy and space research. Regulatory measures on spectrum therefore have economic, safety, health, public interest, cultural, scientific, social, environmental and technical implications.
Amendment 58 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall ensure that selection conditions and procedures promote investment and, efficient use of spectrum and the coexistence of existing and new applications for the consumer.
Amendment 64 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that authorisation and selection procedures avoid delays and, promote effective competition and take account of the position of consumers with regard to the coexistence of applications..
Amendment 66 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The first programme should specify guiding principles and objectives up to 2015 for Member States and Union institutions, and set out specific implementation initiatives. While sSpectrum management is still largely a national competence, i. It should be exercised in compliancecarried out in a manner consistent with existing Union law and should allow for action to pursue a Union policiesspectrum policy. Pursuant to Article 8a(1) of the Framework Directive, Member States are required only to cooperate with one another and with the Commission in connection with the strategic planning, coordination and harmonisation of spectrum use.
Amendment 68 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. Member States, in cooperation with the Commission, shall ensure that the provision of access to broadband content and services using the 790-862 MHz (800MHz) band is encouraged in sparsely populated areas, in particular through coverage obligations; in doing so, they shall examine ways and, where necessary, take appropriate measures to ensure that the freeing of the 800 MHz band does not adversely affect programme making and special events (PMSE) users. In connection with reallocation of the 800 MHz band, Member States shall ensure interference-free use of receivers by end users.
Amendment 70 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The programme should also take into account Decision No 676/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 March 2002 on a regulatory framework for radio spectrum policy in the European Community (Radio Spectrum Decision)5 and the technical expertise of the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) so that. Union policies which rely on spectrum and were agreed by Parliament and Council can be implemented by technical implementing measures, noting that such measures can be takeprovisions. Such provisions should be based on wthenever necessary to implement already existing Union policies guidelines of and objectives for EU spectrum policy laid down in Article 8a of the Framework Directive.
Amendment 71 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Ensuring the optimal use of spectrum may require innovative authorisation solutions such as collective use of spectrum, general authorthe Commission and Member States to put in place mechanisms to facilitate co-existence between new and exisations or infrastructure sharing. The application of such principles in the Union might be facilitang services and devices to the benefit of end-users and consumers. Such measures may include, but are not limited byto the definition of certain common or converging conditions for spectrum usage. General authorisations, which are the least onerous authorisation system, are of particular interest where interference does not risk hampering the development of other serviceestablishment of stakeholder dialogues to ensure optimization of end- user experience; setting up compensation mechanisms to cover migration and co- existence costs; and organizing consumer awareness campaigns.
Amendment 76 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. The inventory referred to in paragraph (1) shall allow the assessment of the technical efficiency of existing spectrum uses and the identification of inefficient technologies and applications, unused or inefficiently used spectrum and spectrum sharing opportunities. It shall also be ensured that, where usage is not optimum, the necessary measures are taken in order to maximise efficient use. It shall take into account future needs for spectrum based on consumers' and operators' demands, and of the possibility to meet such needs.
Amendment 77 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Spectrum rights trading combined with flexible usage conditions should substantially benefit economic growth. Therefore, bands where flexible use has already been introduced by Union law should be immediately made tradable pursuant to the Framework Directive. In addition, common principles for the format and content of such tradable rights as well as common measures to prevent accumulation of spectrum which may create dominant positions as well as undue failure to use acquired spectrum, would facilitate the coordinated introduction by all Member States of these measures and facilitate acquisition of such rights anywhere in the Union.
Amendment 78 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that international regulations allow the full use of frequency bands for the purposes for which they are designated under Member State and Union law, and that a sufficient amount of appropriately protected spectrum is available for Union sectoral policies.
Amendment 93 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Harmonised standards under Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity7 and future EU standardization for non-radio electronic networks and equipment are essential to achieve efficient spectrum use and should facilitakte account of legally defined sharing conditions.co-existence between new and existing devices. Future European standards for non-radio electric and electronic equipment and networks should also avoid disturbance to spectrum use. The cumulative impact of the increasing volume and density of wireless devices and applications combined with the diversity of spectrum use challenges current approaches to interference management. These should be examined and reassessed together with receiver characteristics and more sophisticated interference avoidance mechanisms such as improving immunity levels of receivers and setting appropriate power levels for new emitting radio equipment.
Amendment 104 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The 800 MHz band iscan be used optimally for the coverage of large areas by wireless broadband services. Building on the harmonisation of technical conditions under Decision 2010/267/EU, and on Commission Recommendation of 28 October 2009 calling for analogue broadcasting to be switched off by 1 January 2012, and given rapid national regulatory developments, this band should in principle be made available for electronic communications in the Union by 2013. In the longer term, additional spectrum below 790 MHz could also be envisaged, depending on experience and the lack of spectrum in otherConsidering the capacity of the 800 MHz band to transmit over large areas, coverage obligations should be attached to rights. The efficient use of the 900 MHz bands adequate for coverage. Considering the capacitynd the freeing up of the 800 M2.3 GHz band to transmit over large areas, coverage obligations should be attached to rights(2300-2400 MHz) for mobile services shall contribute to meet the increasing demand for mobile traffic.
Amendment 118 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
Amendment 147 #
Amendment 152 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Decision establishes, in accordance with Directives 2002/21/EC, 2002/20/EC and 2002/19/EC, Directive 2002/22/EC and Decision No 67/2002/EC, a radio spectrum policy programme for the strategic planning and harmonisation of the use of spectrum to ensure the functioning of the internal market.
Amendment 160 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
This decision shall be without prejudice to existing EU law and to measures taken at national level, in compliance with EU law, to pursue general interest objectives, in particular relating to content regulation and audiovisual policy, and to the right of Member States to organize and use their spectrum for public order and public security purposes and defence.
Amendment 175 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – point a
Article 2 – point a
(a) encouraging efficient use of spectrum to best meet the increasing demand for use of frequencies, at the same time taking account of the social, cultural and economic value of spectrum as a whole;
Amendment 208 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – point a
Article 3 – point a
(a) make sufficient appropriate spectrum available in a timely manner to support Union spectrum policy objectives and in order to meet a rapidly growing demand for mobile data traffic whilst at the same time ensuring the development of other spectrum users such as broadcasting;
Amendment 222 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – point a a (new)
Article 3 – point a a (new)
(aa) encouraging efficient use of spectrum to meet the increasing demand for use of frequencies, at the same time taking account of the social, cultural and economic value of spectrum as a whole;
Amendment 226 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – point b
Article 3 – point b
(b) maximise flexibility in the use of spectrum, to promote innovation and investment, through the application of the principles of technology and service neutrality, the opening of spectrum to new services, and the possibility to trade spectrum rights; in that connection, Member States may take measures which depart from this principle if the measures in question serve the objectives referred to in Article 9(4), letters a to d, of the Framework Directive;
Amendment 240 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – point f
Article 3 – point f
(f) avoid harmful interference or disturbance byetween other radio or non- radio devices by facilitating the development of standards allowing for flexible and efficient use of spectrum, andsuch as increasing immunity of receivers to interference and setting appropriate power levels for emitting radio equipment, taking particular account of the cumulative impact of the increasing volumes and density of radio devices and applications;
Amendment 257 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall ensure that selection conditions and procedures promote investment and efficient use of spectrum and co-existence between new and existing services and devices to the benefit of end users and consumers, and by establishing measures such as stakeholder dialogues and compensation mechanisms.
Amendment 285 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that authorisation and selection procedures avoid delays and promote effective competition and promote the end user experience through co-existence between new and existing services and devices, by establishing measures such as stakeholder dialogues and compensation mechanisms.
Amendment 316 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall, by 1 January 2013 make the 800 MHz band available for electronic communications services in line with the harmonised technical conditions laid down pursuant to the Decision No 676/2002/EC. In Member States where exceptional national or local circumstances would prevent the availability of the band, the Commission may authorise specific derogations until 2015. In accordance with Article 9 of Directive 2002/21/EC , the Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, shall keep under review the use of the spectrum below 1GHz and assess on the basis of the market experience with new services made in the 800 MHz band whether additional spectrum could be freed and made available for new applications.
Amendment 323 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Commission, in cooperation with Member States, is invited to take action at the appropriate levels to achieve the harmonisation and efficient use of the 900 MHz band and the 2.3 GHz band (2300-2400 MHz) for wireless broadband services. The Commission shall continuously monitor the capacity requirements for wireless broadband services. Member States shall ensure that the cost of migration of re-allocation of spectrum usage is adequately compensated in accordance with national law.
Amendment 328 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. Member States, in cooperation with the Commission, shall ensure that the provision of access to broadband content and services using the 790-862 MHz (800MHz) band is encouraged in sparsely populated areas, in particular through coverage obligations; in doing so, they shall examine ways and, where necessary, take appropriate measures to ensure that the freeing of the 800 MHz band does not adversely affect programme making and special events (PMSE) users and other existing users of the 800 MHz band. Member States shall examine ways and, where necessary, take appropriate measures to ensure that the re-allocation of the 800 MHz band does not adversely affect the ability of end-users to operate non-radio devices and equipment that conform to existing standards, and which make use of the same spectrum band.
Amendment 362 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. If necessary, the Commissionn cooperation with the Commission, Member States shall ensure that sufficient spectrum is made available under harmonised conditions to support the development of safety services and the free circulation of related devices as well as the development of innovative interoperable solutions for public safety and protection, civil protection and disaster relief. The spectrum used for radio broadcasting shall not be affected.
Amendment 366 #
2010/0252(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. If necessary, tThe Commission shall ensure that sufficient spectrum is made available under harmonised conditions to support the development of safety services and the free circulation of related devices as well as the development of innovative interoperable solutions for public safety and protection, civil protection and disaster relief.
Amendment 23 #
2010/0242(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) in accordance with the established case-law of the European Court of Justice, the compulsory retirement of women between the ages of 60 and 65 is prohibited, it should be possible - if so desired - to continue in gainful employment after attaining the national retirement age, on a part-time basis, for example.
Amendment 30 #
2010/0242(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – point 1
Article 2 – point 1
(1) to raise general awareness among the population of the value of active ageing in order to highlight the useful contribution older persons make to society and the economy, to promote active ageing and to do more to mobilise the potential of older persons;
Amendment 83 #
2010/0064(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Child pornography, which constitutes sex abuse images, is a specific type of content which cannot be construed as the expression of an opinion. To combat it, it is necessary to reduce the circulation of child abuse material by making it more difficult for offenders to upload such content onto the publicly accessible Web. Action is therefore necessary to remove the content at source and apprehend those guilty of making, distributing or downloading child sex abuse images. The EU, in particular through increased cooperation with third countries and international organisations, should seek to facilitate the effective removal by third country authorities of websites containing child pornography, which are hosted in their territory. However as, despite such efforts, the removal of child pornography content at its source proves to be difficultis often not possible where the original materials are not located within the EU, either because the State where the servers are hosted is not willing to cooperate or because obtaining removal of the material from the State concerned proves to be particularly long. Therefore, mechanisms should also be put in place to block access from the Union's territory to internet pages identified as containing or disseminating child pornography. For that purpose, different mechanisms can be used as appropriate, including facilitating the competent judicial or police authorities to order such blocking, or via non legislative measures supporting and stimulating Internet Service Providers on a voluntary basis to develop codes of conduct and guidelines for blocking access to such Internet pages. Both with a view to the removal and the blocking of child abuse content, cooperation between public authorities should be established and strengthened, particularly in the interest of ensuring that national lists of websites containing child pornography material are as complete as possible and of avoiding duplication of work. Any such developments must take account of the rights of the end users, adhere to existing legal and judicial procedures and comply with the European Convention on Human Rights and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. The Safer Internet Programme has set up a network of hotlines whose goal is to collect information and to ensure coverage and exchange of reports on the major types of illegal content online.
Amendment 115 #
2010/0064(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point b – point i
Article 2 – point b – point i
(i) any material that visually depicts a child engaged in real or simulated sexually explicit conduct; or
Amendment 119 #
2010/0064(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Causing or recruiting a child to participate in pornographic performances, or profiting from or otherwise exploiting a child for such purposes, shall be punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least two yearsfive years if the child has not reached the age of sexual consent, or of at least two years if the child is over that age.
Amendment 124 #
2010/0064(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Amendment 131 #
2010/0064(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. Knowingly attending pornographic performances involving the participation of a children shall be punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least two years if the child has not reached the age of sexual consent or of at least one year if the child is over that age.
Amendment 134 #
2010/0064(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Amendment 140 #
2010/0064(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 6
Article 4 – paragraph 6
6. Causing or recruiting a child to participate in child prostitution shall be punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least five years. , or profiting from or otherwise exploiting a child for such purposes, shall be punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least eight years if the child has not reached the age of sexual consent and of at least five years of imprisonment if the child is over that age.
Amendment 143 #
2010/0064(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Amendment 144 #
2010/0064(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Amendment 144 #
2010/0064(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 7
Article 4 – paragraph 7
Amendment 150 #
2010/0064(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 8
Article 4 – paragraph 8
8. Engaging in sexual activities with a child, where recourse is made to child prostitution shall be punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least five years if the child has not reached the age of sexual consent and of at least two years of imprisonment if the child is over that age.
Amendment 155 #
2010/0064(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 9
Article 4 – paragraph 9
9. Coercing or forcing a child to participate in pornographic performances, or threatening a child for such purposes shall be punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least eight years if the child has not reached the age of sexual consent, or of at least five years if the child is over that age.
Amendment 160 #
2010/0064(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 10
Article 4 – paragraph 10
Amendment 166 #
2010/0064(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 11
Article 4 – paragraph 11
11. Coercing or forcing a child into child prostitution, or threatening a child for such purposes, shall be punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least ten years if the child has not reached the age of sexual consent and of at least five years of imprisonment if the child is over that age.
Amendment 224 #
2010/0064(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the measure referred to in paragraph 1 is entered in the criminal record of the convicting Member State. employers, when recruiting a person for professional activities involving regular contacts with children, are entitled to be informed, in accordance with national law, by any appropriate way, such as direct access, access upon request or via the person concerned, of the existence of convictions for an offence referred to in Articles 3 to 7 entered in the criminal record, or of any disqualification to exercise activities involving regular contacts with children arising from a conviction for an offence referred to in Article 3 to 7. If serious suspicion should arise during working relations, employers may, in accordance with national law, request such information even after the recruitment procedure. Member States authorities shall ensure, by any appropriate means and in accordance with national law, that such information may also be obtained from the criminal records held in other Member States.
Amendment 327 #
2010/0064(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall take the necessary measures to obtain the blocking of access by Internet users in their territory to Internet pages contaimmediate removal of depictions of sexual acts involving persons under the age of 18 years in ing or disseminating child pornography. The blocking of access shall be subject toformation and communication services. The removal of such content shall be undertaken in accordance with national procedures and with adequate safeguards, in particular to ensure that the blocking is limited to what is necessary, that users are informed of the reason for the blocking and thatit is confined to what is strictly necessary. In addition, the European Union shall conduct negotiations with third countries with the aim of securing the prompt removal of such content pfroviders, as far as possible, are informed of the possibility of challenging im servers on their territory. Furthermore, the Member States and institutions of the Union and Europol shall step up cooperation with international hotlines, such as INHOPE, with the aim of securing the prompt removal of such content.
Amendment 333 #
2010/0064(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. Without prejudice to the above, Member States shall take the necessary measures to obtain the removal of internet pages containing or disseminating child pornographyhere the removal of webpages containing or disseminating child pornography is not possible, Member States shall take the necessary measures, whether legislative or non-legislative, to ensure that the blocking of access to webpages containing or disseminating child pornography is possible towards the Internet users in their territory. The blocking of access shall be subject to adequate safeguards, in particular to ensure that the blocking, taking into account technical characteristics, is limited to what is necessary, that users are informed of the reason for the blocking and that content providers, as far as possible, are informed of the possibility of challenging it.
Amendment 87 #
2010/0044(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – point 1 – introductory wording
Article 7 – point 1 – introductory wording
(1) Candidates for the label shall have a symbolic European value and shall have played a key role in the history and/or the building of the European Union. The candidates shall therefore justify:
Amendment 88 #
2010/0044(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – point 1 – indent 1
Article 7 – point 1 – indent 1
– their cross-border or pan-European nature: the past and present influence and attraction of a candidate site must go beyond the national borders of a Member State;
Amendment 94 #
2010/0044(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – point 1 – indent 2
Article 7 – point 1 – indent 2
– and/or the place and role of a site in European history and European integration, and its links with key European events or personalities, as well as with cultural, artistic, political, social, scientific, technological or industrial movedevelopments;
Amendment 99 #
2010/0044(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – point 2 – indent 1
Article 7 – point 2 – indent 1
– raising awareness on the European significance of the site, in particular through appropriate information activities, signage and staff trainingthe provision of information;
Amendment 102 #
2010/0044(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – point 2 – indent 4
Article 7 – point 2 – indent 4
– taking part in the activcooperation with sities of networks of sites awarded the European Heritage Label in order to exchange experiences and initiate common projectsalready awarded the label;
Amendment 107 #
2010/0044(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – point 3 – indent 1
Article 7 – point 3 – indent 1
Amendment 111 #
2010/0044(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – point 3 – indent 5
Article 7 – point 3 – indent 5
– according special attention to young people, in particular by allowing them privileged access to the siteregarding access;
Amendment 112 #
2010/0044(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – point 3 – indent 8
Article 7 – point 3 – indent 8
– ensuringtaking account of the extent to which the management plan is as environmentally friendly as possible in order to limit potential negative impacts of tourism.
Amendment 66 #
2009/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Calls on all the Member States to reinforce cooperation on the basis of existing structures such as Euro Contrôle Route and in this way to improve coordination of common checks, exchange of best practice and joint organisation of training programmes for control bodies;
Amendment 186 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers that effectiveness in transport policy consists in evaluating programmes (such as Galileo and ITSntelligent Transport Systems for all modes of transport) and then reorienting or further continuing them, as appropriate; sees a consequent need, for example, for a new road traffic safety programme, a mid-term reviewprogress report ofn NAIADES, implementation of the Open Sky Programme and the continuation of Marco Polo in a simplified form;
Amendment 195 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Is of the view that technical interoperability, European certification and mutual recognition are essential elements of an effectively functioning single market, and that the enforcement of these should figure more prominently in the tasks of the various agencies; points out, too, that the agencies should in particular review the need for, and implementability of, new specifications prior to their adoption;
Amendment 209 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Underlines that 75% of transport is road-based, and that an agency for road transport is therefore needed; calls for such an agency to guarantee people’s fundamental right to secure mobility, support new applications (such as Galileo andor equally suitable technologies for intelligent transport systems), conduct research programmes and, in addition, be able to take regulatory action if obstacles to the sustainable single market need to be removed;
Amendment 218 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Emphasises that intelligent systems in transport organisation, such as Galileo and ITSor equally suitable technologies for intelligent transport systems, need support in terms of research as well as in their application, since they lead to considerable environmental improvements due to a reduction in exhaust gases and traffic noise, improve safety by creating solutions to infrastructure bottlenecks and, not least, result in increased energy independence;
Amendment 246 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses that harmonisinguniform transport documents in line with the latest communication standards and their multimodal and international applicability can result in a considerable improvement in safety and logistics and; points out, furthermore, that this must help to achieve a drastic reduction in the administrative burden;
Amendment 121 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) Some consumers exercise their right of withdrawal improperly in that they do so after having used the goods to an extent more than necessary to ascertain the nature, quality and functioning of the good. In this case the consumer should be liable for any diminished value of the goodsforfeit the right of withdrawal. In order to ascertain the nature, quality and functioning of a good, the consumer should only handle or try it in the same manner as he would be allowed to do in a shop. For example, the consumer should only try on a garment and should not be allowed to wear it. In order to ensure the effectiveness of the withdrawal right in service contracts, in particular for non- urgent renovation works for which consumers may be subject to high pressure selling at their homes followed by the immediate performance of the service before the expiration of the withdrawal period, consumers should bear no cost for such a service, if the nature or quality of the good make it feasible to do so.
Amendment 153 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) ) 'distance contract' means any sales or service contract where the trader,concluded between a trader and a consumer where the trader, when initiating the contract and, in particular, establishing the essential elements thereof and also for the conclusion of the contract, makes exclusive use of one or more means of distance communication;
Amendment 184 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the arrangements for payment, delivery, performance and the complaint handling policy, if they depart from the requirements of professional diligence relating to unsatisfactory delivery or services and cases where the arrangements in question depart from statutory provisions;
Amendment 241 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
If the trader has not provided the consumer with the information on the right of withdrawal in breach of Articles 9(b), 10(1) and 11(4), the withdrawal period shall expire three months after the trader has fully performed his owhichever of the dates specified in Article 12 (2) applies to ther contractual obliga in questions.
Amendment 269 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the supply of goods madeor services made or tailored to the consumer's specifications or clearly personalized, or goods which are liable to deteriorate or expire rapidly;
Amendment 280 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
h a) cases in which the consumer has been informed of his right of withdrawal in accordance with Article 9(b) and Article 10(1) or Article 11(4) and has abused the possibility of checking the quality of the goods in question by using or consuming them, in the course of the withdrawal period referred to in Article 12 (1), to a greater extent than that required for the purpose of ascertaining how they function and/or by damaging them.
Amendment 297 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. The risk of loss of or damage to the goods shall pass to the consumer when he or a third party, othupon delivery thano the carrier and indicated by the consumer has acquired the material possession of the goods, if a customary method of carriage is used.
Amendment 339 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 26 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. The consumer may only rescind the contract if the lack of conformity is not minor, with the result that it limits or impairs his use or consumption of the good or service.
Amendment 24 #
2008/0195(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) Given that, with regard to driving times and rest periods and related road safety, drivers, mobile workers and self- employed drivers are already covered by Regulation (EC) No 561/2006, it should be made clear that the provisions concerning the organisation of the working time of persons performing mobile road transport activities are primarily concerned with the protection of mobile workers.
Amendment 48 #
2008/0147(COD)
Council position – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7 c– paragraph 3
Article 7 c– paragraph 3
3. The external-cost charge related to traffic-based air pollution shall not apply to vehicles which comply with the most stringent EURO emission standards until fourtwo years after the dates of application laid down in the rules which introduced those standards.
Amendment 58 #
2008/0147(COD)
Council position – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7 f – paragraph 5
Article 7 f – paragraph 5
5. The amount of the mark-up shall be deducted from the amount of the external- cost charge calculated in accordance with Article 7c, except for vehicles of EURO emission classes 0, I, II,III and IV.
Amendment 65 #
2008/0147(COD)
Council position – amending act
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7 g – paragraph 3 – point (c)
Article 7 g – paragraph 3 – point (c)
(c) no infrastructure charge is more than 175250 % above the maximum level of the weighted average infrastructure charge as referred to in Article 7b; and