4 Amendments of Kyriacos TRIANTAPHYLLIDES related to 2013/2005(INI)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that a competition-driven open European energy market will make forthe European market should be characterised by distinctly lower prices, as well as enhancing Europe’s competitiveness andor contributing to economic growth and consumers’ well- being, and that, in order to bring this about, the physical, statutory, and. Unfortunately there is evidence of profiteering on the part of energy production and distribution companies seeking to maximise profit margins in a manner clearly detrimental to consumer interests as a direct regsulatory barriers to market efficiency need to be removed urgentlyt of the doctrine of open markets, increased competition, denationalisation and , privatisation and, finally, market deregulation at the expense of consumers;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Urges the Member States and the Commission to take steps to bring competition rules to bear on the energy sector, especially as regards the delayed transposition and implementation of the third energy package, implement rules and promote measures to ensure fair and rational pricing for basic commodities such as energy and to move without delay in this direction;
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. NStresses that the effectiveness of consumer protection policies depends on the extent to which practices and measures harmful to consumer interests are prohibited by law; notes that market liberalisation has not resulted in significant options or lower prices for final consumers and households; urges the Commission to take steps to improve transparency, information, and freedom of consumer choice and to protect vulnerable consumers; advocates support for new arrangements making for effective dispute resolution and restoring the balance of bargaining power between final consumers and suppliers.
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission to be proactive in detecting and recognising market failures, such as the perceived obstacles when switching energy providers, the lack of transparency in energy bills and the incomparability of energy providers´ offers, which make it impossible for consumers to make a well- informed choice, and asks the Commission to, when relevant, come with proposals to deal with any such market failures.