16 Amendments of Giorgos GRAMMATIKAKIS related to 2016/0151(COD)
Amendment 228 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) Providers of on-demand audiovisual media services should promote the production and distribution of European works by ensuring that their catalogues contain a minimum share of European works and that those are given enough prominence. Prominence refers to the visibility and accessibility of European works on on-demand audiovisual media services, such as the availability of a specific section dedicated to European works.
Amendment 451 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Directive 2010/13/EU
Article 2 – paragraph 5 b
Article 2 – paragraph 5 b
5b. Where, in applying Articles 3 and 4 of this Directive, the Member States concerned do not agree on which Member State has jurisdiction, they shall bring the matter to the Commission's attention without undue delay. The Commission may request the European Regulators Group for Audiovisual Media Services (ERGA) and the contact committee to provide an opinion on the matter within 15 working days from submission of the Commission's request. If the Commission requests an opinion from ERGA or the contact committee, the time-limits set out in Articles 3(5) and 4(5) shall be suspended until ERGA or the contact committee has adopted an opinion.
Amendment 491 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2010/13/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
The Commission shall, within three months following the notification of the measures taken by the Member State in application of paragraphs 2 and 3 and after having consulted ERGA, take a decision on whether those measures are compatible with Union law. That period shall begin on the day following the receipt of a complete notification. The notification shall be considered as complete if, within three months from its receipt, or from the receipt of any additional information requested, the Commission does not request any further information. In order to take such a decision, the Commission may also consult the contact committee.
Amendment 729 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Directive 2010/13/EU
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that providers of on-demand audiovisual media services under their jurisdiction secure at least a 20% share of European works in their catalogue and ensure prominence of these works in terms of their visibility and accessibility.
Amendment 745 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Directive 2010/13/EU
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. Member States mayshall require providers of on-demand audiovisual media services under their jurisdiction to contribute financially to the production of European works, including via direct investment in content and contributions to national funds. Member States mayshall require providers of on-demand audiovisual media services, targeting audiences in their territories, but established in other Member States to make such financial contributions. In this case, the financial contribution shall be based only on the revenues earned in the targeted Member States. If the Member State where the provider is established imposes a financial contribution, it shall take into account any financial contributions imposed by targeted Member States. Any financial contribution shall comply with Union law, in particular with State aid rules.
Amendment 855 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Directive 2010/13/EU
Article 28 a – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 28 a – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) protect all citizens from content and audiovisual commercial communications offending against human dignity and containing incitement to violence or hatred directed againsttowards a group of persons or a member of such a group defined by reference to sex, race, colour, religion, descent or national or ethnic origiethnic or social origins, genetic characteristics, language, religion or beliefs, political views or any other opinion, membership of a national minority, wealth, birth, a disability, age, or sexual orientation.
Amendment 867 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Directive 2010/13/EU
Article 28 a – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 28 a – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) protect all citizens from content containing incitement to commit, or seeking to justify, terrorist acts.
Amendment 868 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Directive 2010/13/EU
Article 28 a – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
Article 28 a – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
(bb) protect all citizens from audiovisual commercial communications which might impair their physical, mental, or moral development.
Amendment 982 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2010/13/EU
Article 30 - paragraph 1
Article 30 - paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall designate one or more independent national regulatory authorities. Member States shall ensure that they are legally distinct and functionally and effectively independent of any other public or private body. This shall be without prejudice to the possibility for Member States to set up regulators having oversight over different sectors.
Amendment 986 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2010/13/EU
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall ensure that national regulatory authorities exercise their powers impartially and transparently and in accordance with the objectives of this Directive, in particular media pluralism, cultural diversity, consumer protection, internal market and the promotion of fair competition. Member States may entrust national regulatory authorities with additional powers, if they deem it necessary, in accordance with those objectives.
Amendment 997 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2010/13/EU
Article 30 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 4 a (new)
‘4a. Member States shall ensure that national regulatory authorities shall be responsible for granting and renewing broadcasting licences. The basic conditions and criteria governing the granting and renewal of broadcasting licences shall be clearly defined by national law. The regulations governing the procedure for the granting and renewal of broadcasting licences shall be clear and precise and shall be applied in an open, transparent and impartial manner and decisions shall be made public. Calls for tenders shall also be made public and specify the conditions to be met by applicants and the content of the licence application. The criteria for specifying the total number of licenses to be granted shall be clear, transparent and reflect technological capability and progress.’
Amendment 999 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2010/13/EU
Article 30 – paragraph 4 b (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 4 b (new)
‘4b. Member States shall lay down in national law the procedure for the appointment of the head of a national regulatory authority or the members of the collegiate body fulfilling that function. Member States shall ensure that the procedure is open to all interested parties, the call for expressions of interest is made public and the requested professional requirements reflect the tasks to be performed.’
Amendment 1001 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2010/13/EU
Article 30 - paragraph 5
Article 30 - paragraph 5
5. The Head of a national regulatory authority or the members of the collegiate body fulfilling that function within a national regulatory authority, may be dismissed only if they no longer fulfil the conditions required for the performance of their duties which are laid down in advance in national law. A dismissal decision shall be made public and a statement of reasons shall be made available. The duration of the mandate of the head of a national regulatory authority or the members of the collegiate body fulfilling that function shall be set in advance by national law and shall in no way be altered before the termination of the mandate.
Amendment 1008 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2010/13/EU
Article 30 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 6 a (new)
‘6a. Member States shall ensure that the national regulatory authority is functional at all times. When the mandate of the head of a national regulatory authority or a member of the collegiate body fulfilling that function terminates, the post shall be filled immediately or, failing that, the mandate shall be extended until a successor has been formally appointed.’
Amendment 1019 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Directive 2010/13/EU
Article 30 a - paragraph 3 - point a
Article 30 a - paragraph 3 - point a
(a) to advise and assist the Commission in its work to ensure a consistent implementation in all Member States of the Union's regulatory framework for audiovisual media services;
Amendment 1022 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Directive 2010/13/EU
Article 30 a - paragraph 3 - point b
Article 30 a - paragraph 3 - point b
(b) to advise and assist the Commission as to any matter related to audiovisual media services within the Commission's competence, including any threats to media pluralism and the independence of national regulatory authorities. If justified in order to advise the Commission on certain issues, the group may consult the contact committee, market participants, consumers and end-users in order to collect the necessary information;