6 Amendments of Biljana BORZAN related to 2015/2147(INI)
Amendment 334 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Regrets that the Commission's strategy neglects the accessibility aspect; reminds the Commission that there are 80 million EU citizens with disabilities and an aging population of 190 million of 50+; calls therefore on the Commission to ensure an appropriate level of accessibility in all legislative and non- legislative proposals related to the Digital Single Market; emphasises that accessibility is best achieved and cost- effectively introduced when incorporated from the outset;
Amendment 475 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to explore the possibilities of introducing an EU trustmark for online sales in order to induce trust, particularly in relation to cross-border online sales; believes that such clear indication, especially for traders who operate under the Directive on Consumer Rights, will enhance consumer awareness on their rights and contribute to the growth on online cross- border sales;
Amendment 476 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to explore the possibilities of introducing an EU trustmark for online sales in order to induce trust, particularly in relation to cross-border online sales, points to the already existing Trustmark schemes in Member States and call on the Commission to draw best practices from these experiences;
Amendment 500 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Regrets the Communication's neglect of abusive and unfair lending practices targeting consumers via email, text messages or mobile applications while consumers are still bearing the costs of the financial market crisis, points out that due to the often very high interest rates of such credits even small amounts can quickly accumulate and lead to consumers excessive indebtedness;
Amendment 501 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 c (new)
Paragraph 14 c (new)
14c. Calls for the introduction of guidelines on limiting excessive aggressive advertisement of abusive lending practices and amendment of the regulations on assessments of creditworthiness of consumers; welcomes the upcoming revision of the EU Directive on Misleading and Comparative Advertisement;
Amendment 524 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Regrets the fact that on average, only 39% cross border online consumers are not refused at some point in the process of placing the order. Stresses the need for early notice on delivery options in process of making an order. Stresses the fact that only 5% of cross border deliveries are free, and that cross border delivery, especially in border areas, often does not take distance into account when establishing the rate;