16 Amendments of Chrysoula PALIADELI related to 2011/0299(COD)
Amendment 11 #
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, services, and doing business. Therefore, the trans-European availability of fast Internet access and digital services in the public interest is essential for social and cultural development, economic growth and the Single Market.
Amendment 14 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) On 26 March 2010, the European Council welcomed the Commission's proposal to launch the strategy Europe 2020. One of the three priorities of Europe 2020 is smart growth through the development of an economy based on knowledge and innovation. Investments in telecommunications, notably broadband networks and digital service infrastructures, are a necessary condition for smart but also sustainable and inclusive social, cultural and economic growth of the Union.
Amendment 15 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) On 17 June 2010, the European Council endorsed the Digital Agenda for Europe8 and called upon all institutions to engage in its full implementation. The Digital Agenda aims to chart a course to maximise the social, cultural and economic potential of information and communication technologies, in particular through the deployment of high-speed broadband networks by seeking to ensure that by 2020 all Europeans have access to internet speeds of above 30 Mbps and 50% or more of European households subscribe to internet connections above 100 Mbps. The Digital Agenda aims to establish a stable legal framework to stimulate investments in an open and competitive high speed internet infrastructure and in related services; a true single market for online content and services; active support for the digitisation of Europe's rich cultural heritage, and the promotion of internet access and take-up by all, especially through support of digital literacy and accessibility. In addition, Member States should implement operational national plans for high speed internet, targeting public funding on areas not fully served by private investments in internet infrastructures and promote deployment and usage of modern accessible online services.
Amendment 35 #
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 underpin European cohesion, will disseminate European ideals, will nurture creativity and spur innovation and entrepreneurship. Unhampered access to re-usable multilingual resources will help overcome language barriers, which undermine the internal market for online services and limit access to knowledge.
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 2 a (new)
Article 2 – point 2 a (new)
(2a) encourage adaptation by the public administration of the Member States to the fresh opportunities offered by e-government, making use of European programmes and thereby increasing the number of jobs in archive digitisation and public service networking at national level.
Amendment 59 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – point b
Article 4 – point b
(b) the deployment of broadband networks with suitable funding to link island, mountain, 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;
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5
Article 5 – paragraph 5
5. Actions contributing to projects of common interest and necessary to ensure the provision of broadband services shall be eligible for EU financial support under the conditions and instruments available under the Regulation establishing the Connecting Europe Facility [REF]. Financial support shall be provided in accordance with the relevant rules and procedures adopted by the Union, funding priorities and the availability of resources.
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. The Union may establish contacts, discuss, exchange information and cooperate with public authorities or any other organisations in third countries, where this is in the public interest, to achieve any objective pursued by these guidelines where such cooperation gives rise to a European added value. Among other objectives, this cooperation shall seek to promote the interoperability between the trans-European telecommunication networks and telecommunication networks of third countries.
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The Union may further establish contacts, discuss, exchange information and cooperate with international organisations and legal entities established in third countries to achieve any objective pursued by these guidelines which is in the public interest.
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – paragraph 2
Annex – paragraph 2
The deployment and enhancement of trans- European telecommunication networks (broadband networks and digital service infrastructures) shall contribute to fostering economic growth, creating jobs and achieving a vibrant digital single market and shall support social cohesion and cultural convergence. In particular, their deployment will grant faster access to the internet, bring about information technology-enabled improvements in daily life for citizens, including children and young persons, businesses and governments, increase interoperability and facilitate the alignment or convergence to commonly agreed standards.
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – section 1 – point a – paragraph 2
Annex – section 1 – point a – paragraph 2
These actions may also include climate proofing to assess the climate related risks, environmental impact and health implications and ensure disaster resilience of infrastructure, in compliance with relevant requirements set out in EU or national legislation.
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – section 2 – paragraph 3
Annex – section 2 – paragraph 3
Sub-urban/medium density areas are typically served with medium speed connections but tend to lack higher speeds. Where it is demonstrated that the business case for investments in advanced technologies is insufficient for private investors in the short run, financial support from the State or from Europe could generate profitable investment over the longer term by closing the viability gap and stimulate competition.
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – section 2 – paragraph 4
Annex – section 2 – paragraph 4
Rural and low density areas are typically served with low speed connections and in some cases even not served at all. The business case for investment is unlikely to be viable and the European targets are unlikely to be reached by 2020. IGiven the importance of agricultural production for European economic growth and the obligation of the Union to support it, investment in these areas needs higher financial support from the State or from Europe, provided by grants, possibly in combination with financial instruments. Such areas will include remote and sparsely populated regions where investment costs are either very high or where income is low. The support from the Connecting Europe Facility in these areas is likely to complement available cohesion funds or rural development and other direct public support.
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – section 2 – paragraph 10
Annex – section 2 – paragraph 10
The deployment of broadband networks to connect island, mountain, landlocked and peripheral regions with central regions of the Union, including where necessary submarine cables, will be supported where it is essential to ensure access by isolated communities to broadband at 30 Mbps and above. This support should complement other funds, whether EU or national, available for this purpose.
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – section 3 – heading in bold 2 – subheading 2 – point a
Annex – section 3 – heading in bold 2 – subheading 2 – point a
(a) Electronic procedures for setting up and running a business in another European country: This service will allow dealing with all necessary administrative procedures electronically across borders through Points of Single Contact, so a to facilitate cross-border job seeking and the transfer, establishment and development of business initiatives. This service is also a requirement the Directive 2006/123/EC on services in the internal market.
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – section 3 – heading in bold 2 – subheading 2 – point e a (new)
Annex – section 3 – heading in bold 2 – subheading 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) Interoperable cross-border voluntary services: these services shall include a best practice volunteer resources bank and a section on cross-border volunteering, with information on the programmes available, their costs and the conditions for participation, allowing for an exchange of information on administrative burdens, the legal and fiscal aspects of volunteering, barriers encountered in accessing programmes and the best ways to tackle them.