Activities of Ruth HIERONYMI related to 2008/2099(INI)
Plenary speeches (2)
Explanations of vote
Electronic communications networks and services - European Electronic Communications Market Authority - Common approach to the use of the spectrum released by the digital switchover - Electronic communications networks and services, protection of privacy and consumer protection (debate)
Amendments (7)
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that the size of the digital dividend will vary from one country to another, owing to national circumstances and reflecting national media and audiovisual policies;
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Is therefore convinced that it is difficult to harmonise the use of the digital dividend at European level. Any such move should be progressive, voluntary and led by the Member States;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses however that the digital dividend is also an important instrument in audiovisual and media policies, which cshould be used to effectively promote and protect freedom of expression and, media pluralism and cultural and linguistic diversity;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Draws attention to the benefits that the digital dividend can bring to society in terms of more, and more diverse, audiovisual media services, including services offering mobile reception and high definition quality;
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that broadcasters are essential actors in the defence of pluralistic and democratic principles and strongly believes that the opportunities relating tooffered by the digital dividend should enable public and private broadcasters, which could benefit in principle from lower spectrum fees, to provide programmes serving public servicegeneral interest objectives;
Amendment 31 #
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 technologies.respect consumers' rights and interests and their investment in equipment;
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses that spectrum policy has to be dynamic and that it should enable broadcasters to use future new technology and develop new audiovisual media services which will enable them to continue to play an important role in helping to ensure cultural diversity and media pluralism, meeting the evolving expectations of the public;