5 Amendments of Henna VIRKKUNEN related to 2016/2010(INI)
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the importance of providing a high-quality universal service under affordable conditions, comprising at least five delivery and five collection days a week for every EU citizen; notes that in some Member States national regulation exceeds the flexibility provided for in the Post for every EU resident; in accordance with the Postal Services Directive, the universal service shall evolve in response to the technical economic and social environment and to the needs of users, recalls that Member States are provided with the flexibility to make the universal Sservices Directive; calls on the Commission to reaffirm that low population density does not constitute grounds for reducing the frequency of delivery within the universal service obligation; obligation fit to evolving markets and changing customers' needs and ensure its long-term sustainability.
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to work on a harmonised definition of universal service which stipulates a minimum level of service for consumers; calls on the Member States to further harmonise licensing procedures in order to reduce unjustified barriers within the internal market;
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Asks the Commission to lay down minimum standards for value-added services such as track-and-trace, pick- up/drop-off locations, the ability to choose a delivery time, and suitable return procedurConsiders competition and the market to be the best drivers for innovation and the development of value- added services;
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission to promote the strategy on e-commerce and cross-border parcel delivery and to establish joint delivery service quality indicators so that consumers can compare offers from different service providers; suggests improving interoperability along the delivery chain and developing best practices for e-retailers;
Amendment 220 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Member States to ensure decent working conditions for all employees in the postal services sector; recommends close monitoring of whether labour-market-related developments in the postal services sector comply with national law;