Activities of Nicola CAPUTO related to 2017/2003(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
European agenda for the collaborative economy - Online platforms and the Digital Single Market (debate) IT
Amendments (15)
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the Member States’ response to the development of collaborative business models has so far been very fragmented; welcomes in this regard the Commission communication on a European agenda for the collaborative economy, but regrets that it fails to establish an explicit harmonised legal framework for the collaborative economy; encourages a comprehensive assessment of collaborative economy, its macroeconomic and social implications and its long-term sustainability, in order to develop informed structural policies.
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the Member States’ response to the development of collaborative business models has so far been very fragmented; welcomes in this regard the Commission communication on a European agenda for the collaborative economy, but regrets that it fails to establish an explicit and stresses the importance to create a common and harmoniszed legalEU regulatory framework for the collaborative economy that promotes a coherent approach at all levels of government according to the principles of subsidiarity;
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Underlines that collaborative economy could offer opportunities to reinvigorate the economy in less populated remote areas in sectors such as tourism; stresses that it would be vital to develop an effective regulatory framework and policies that enhance collaborative economy models in remote areas;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that, in the context of the collaborative economy, issues related to consumer protection, liability allocation, insurance schemes, social protection of workers (whether they are employed or self-employed) and data protection are the most urgent ones, and expects a regulatory intervention in that regard; eunderlines particularly the risks of unclear employment relations, unfair working conditions and non-compliance with workers' rights; stresses that there is a strong need to clarify the working relationship between workers and collaborative platforms; 3a Emphasises that a regulatory framework should create a level playing field, foster innovations and contribute to the overall development and fulfilment of the EU transport policy goals, such as transport decarbonisation, territorial cohesion, modernisation of all urban and rural infrastructures also linked to public transport services, affordability, accessibility for all users and safety;
Amendment 59 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that, in the context of the collaborative economy, issues related to consumer protection, liability allocation, tax compliance, insurance schemes, transparency, social protection of workers (whether they are employed or self- employed) and data protection are the most urgent ones, and expects a regulatory intervention in that regard; emphasises that a regulatory framework should create a level playing field, foster innovations and contribute to the overall development and fulfilment of the EU transport policy goals, such as transport decarbonisation, territorial cohesion, affordability, accessibility and safety;
Amendment 70 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Emphasises that the economic model of collaborative economies is based on users' trust, particularly in online comments; stresses the importance of allowing users to have reliable and fair information on the quality of the services offered on collaborative platforms;
Amendment 72 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure fairness and transparency between those working in the collaborative economy and traditional economic operators, and to ensure a high level of consumer protection, particularly as regards aspects related to safety, security, health, protection of privacy and accurate information;
Amendment 84 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls the potential of collaborative economy models to make remote areas more accessible, improve the efficiency of the transport system and reduce undesired externalities of traffic such as congestion and emissions; emphasises the need to fully integrate collaborative transport services into the conventional transport system and to avoid administrative systems or legislative measures which might lead to exclusion of collaborative transport services from transport planning and operations, with a view to enabling the creation of smooth complete travel chains and the provision of new forms of sustainable mobility;
Amendment 100 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Urges the need to clearly distinguish between legitimate ride-sharing and the provision of commercial transporting services (i.e. ‘'non- professional’' vs ‘'professional’' service provision) in EU terminology, and; believes that all work in the collaborative economy should be classified accordingly, avoiding the spontaneous creation of new hybrid categories for workers; urges the Commission to come up with proposals to adapt Union legislation accordingly; considers the monetary threshold to be , assessing the possibility to extend traditional protectiones advisable way to make this distinctionnd social security protections established at national level by the Member States, to all workers in the collaborative economy;
Amendment 101 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Urges the need to clearly distinguish between legitimate ride-sharing and the provision of commercial transporting services (i.e. ‘non- professional’ vs ‘professional’ service provision) in EU terminology, and urges the Commission to come up with proposals to adapt Union legislation accordingly; considers the monetary threshold to be one advisable way to make this distinction; invites to digitalise and standardize the formal procedures needed for the undertaking of professional activities (i.e. authorizations, licenses, social service), in order to ease both the access and the exit from collaborative economy;
Amendment 118 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Member States to establish measures to reduce the risk and possibility of the occurrence of grey economy activities and tax avoidance in accordance with collaborative economy services, and invites the Commission to facilitate an exchange of best practises between tax authorities and stakeholders with a view to developing appropriate solutions for payments of taxes in the sharing economy; is of the opinion that online platforms already operating in the EU, although headquartered outside of it, could be invited to appear in the extended TAXE II committee of the EP in relation to their tax arrangements;
Amendment 140 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Encourages the Commission to create a level playing field among collaborative platforms and to closely monitor the development of the market with regard to the emergence of innovative intermediation services and, where justified, to take appropriate action with the aim to strengthen competition and consumer choice;
Amendment 143 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Stresses the importance to guarantee the free flow of data, data portability and interoperability between the market platforms;
Amendment 144 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7 c. Calls on the Commission to support the economic growth of the collaborative economy by measures aiming to reduce the administrative burden on individuals and businesses;
Amendment 145 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 d (new)
Paragraph 7 d (new)
7 d. Underlines the importance, for the fast-growing of this sector, of ensuring easier access to funding through various channels such as risk capital and crowdfunding;