2 Amendments of Gunnar HÖKMARK related to 2016/0287(COD)
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2 a) A competitive market and a future- proof legislative framework, which incentivises innovation, Trans-European networks and structures and new business models are the main driver for investments in very high capacity networks that can deliver connectivity to citizens throughout the Union.
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7 a) Delivering 5G by 2020 should be the main priority for the digital single market, given its decisiveness for the global competitiveness, growth, innovation and research potential of the Union. Union funds need to be used effectively and appropriately in order to deliver on key issues. This initiative or similar investments should be financed by the existing budget of the Connecting Europe Facility and, when appropriate, by the European Structural and Investments funds, rather than by additional funds.