5 Amendments of Henri WEBER related to 2008/2099(INI)
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses however that the digital dividend isin addition to economic considerations, radioelectric frequencies are a public resource with a social, cultural and economic value; notes that the digital dividend, the scope of which is currently unknown, is, once the transition has been completed, also an important instrument in audiovisual and media policies, which could effectively promote and protect freedom of expression and media pluralism;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Takes the view that, in view of national diversities, an initiative at European level must respect the specific situation and the needs of all;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises therefore that frequencies should be assigned in a transparent manner, taking into account all the potential uses for the new spectrum and their benefits to society;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that broadcasters are essential actors in the defence of pluralistic and democratic principles and sincerely hopes that the opportunities relating to the digital dividend should enable public and private broadcasters, which could benefit in principle from lower spectrum fees, to provide programmes serving public service objectives to provide a much larger number of programmes serving general interest objectives – set out in national legislation – such as the promotion of cultural and linguistic diversity;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Reiterates that in the interest of European citizens the digital dividend should be managed as efficiently and effectively as possible in order to avoid interference with the delivery of high quality digital TV programmes to an increasing number of citizens and to protect those citizens from sudden changeovers to new technologieany initiative at national or Community level must take account of long-term prospects. Considers that it is necessary to allocate sufficient frequencies for the broadcasting and/or creation of television or radio channels, while remaining sufficiently flexible to respond to technological developments. Recommends that particular attention be given to maintaining reception quality (avoiding interference between services, etc.), without any supplementary costs to users, and measures to facilitate access to the largest possible number of new audiovisual services capable of bridging the digital divide between social and/or geographic groups.