10 Amendments of Konstantinos POUPAKIS related to 2012/2322(INI)
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas, in the absence of harmonisation and with due regard to the principle of subsidiarity, the Member States maintain a margin of discretionthe right to regulate online gambling in accordance with their own values and pursued objectives of general interest;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital Β a (new)
Recital Β a (new)
Βa. whereas the online gambling sector differs from other markets on account of the risks involved in terms of consumer protection and the fight against organised crime, as repeatedly acknowledged by the European Court of Justice;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has confirmed that the provision of games of chance or gambling is an special type of economic activity, which consequently falls within the scope of and that any restrictions to the fundamental freedoms of the TFEU, notably the free movement of services, and any restrictions imposed thereto need to comply with those provided for by the TFEU, notably under Articles 51 and 52 may be accordingly justified by overriding factors of general concern, such as consumer protection, fraud prevention and upholding law and order;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas, now more than ever, the Member States share common general concerns as to the negative social and economic impact of illegal online gambling at national level, their principal objectives being to protect underage and vulnerable members of society and combat addiction, crime and tax evasion;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recognises that, under the principle of subsidiarity, the Member States have the right to determine how the offer of online gambling services is to be organised and regulated at the national level, retaining the exclusive right to impose all measures they consider necessary to contain illegal online gambling so as to enforce national legislation and deprive illegal operators of market access, while observing the basic EU Treaty principles;
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to continue to carry out effective checks onhe dialogue with the Member States regarding compliance with EU law of national laws and practices, and to take legal action against gambling monopolies that do not reduce gambling opportunities or limit promotional activities for gambling in a consistent manner, in line with CJEU case-law;
Amendment 170 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises that Member States thatseeking to open up their online gambling marketsector, given that this is not mandatory under EU law, must provide for a transparent procedure based on objective and non- discriminatory criteria, in full compliance with EU law;·
Amendment 196 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 α (new)
Paragraph 6 α (new)
6a. Stresses the need for closer cooperation between the Member States, particularly with regard to consumer protection and measures to thwart illegal operators;
Amendment 250 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Agrees with the Commission that a fair offer of gambling services as specified by each Member State is necessary for consumer protection, because in its absence consumers are more likely to turn to unreliable gambling websites;
Amendment 299 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, to consider legislation to create an EU-wide self- exclusion register, accessible by national authorities and licensed gambling operators, so that any customer who chooses to exclude him- or herself from one gambling operator has the opportunity to be automatically self-excluded from all other licensed gambling operators;