Activities of Elena Oana ANTONESCU related to 2011/0299(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on guidelines for trans European telecommunications networks and repealing Decision No 1336/97/EC
Amendments (11)
Amendment 15 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions -European Broadband: investing in digitally driven growth9 concludes that the critical role of the internet means that the benefits for society as a whole appear to be much greater than the private incentives to invest in faster networks. Public support for this area is therefore necessary, but should not unduly distort competition. In its resolution of 6 July 2011 on European Broadband: investing in digitally driven growth, the European Parliament emphasises that broadband services are key to the competitiveness of EU industry and greatly contribute to EU economic growth, social cohesion and the creation of quality employment, as well as to the participation of all regional and social groups in digital life in the EU; recommends promoting a competitive market for investment in, and utilisation of, fixed and wireless broadband infrastructure; notes that a competitive market is a catalyst for additional investment and innovation by communications, applications and content providers, as well as a vital platform for the digital economy. _____________ 1 P7_TA-(2011)0322
Amendment 16 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Substantial economic and social benefits, which cannot be captured nor monetised by investors, are associated with higher broadband speeds. Fast and ultra- fast broadband is the key enabling infrastructure for the development and deployment of digital services, which rely on the availability, speed, reliability and resilience of the physical networks. The deployment and take-up of faster networks opens the way for innovative services exploiting higher speeds. Action at Union level is necessary to maximise the synergies and interactions between those two components of digital telecommunications networks. Universal access to broadband networks is essential for the growth of modern economies and for individual wellbeing and digital inclusion. Extension of broadband networks in rural and economically and socially less-favoured areas will facilitate better communications, particularly for persons with reduced mobility or living in isolated conditions, as well as improving access to services and encouraging the development of SMEs in rural areas, thereby helping to create new jobs and develop new services in these localities;
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The use of information technology and communications facilitates a structural adjustment towards goods and services which consume less resources, energy savings in buildings and electricity networks and the development of more efficient and lower-energy intelligent transport systems. The development of broadband networks and digital service infrastructures will contribute to the Union's objective to reduce greenhouse gas emission by enabling energy-efficient solutions in many sectors of Europe's economy. This positive effect will be limited, but only to some extent, by the growing energy and resource demand related mainly to the construction of broadband networks and the operation of digital service infrastructures.
Amendment 18 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24 a (new)
Recital 24 a (new)
(24a) In the implementation of this Regulation, any processing of personal data should be carried out in accordance with Union law, as set out, in particular, in Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data and Directive 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 2002 concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector (Directive on privacy and electronic communications) .
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – point b
Article 4 – point b
(b) the deployment of broadband networks to link island, landlocked and peripheral regions, rural areas and economically and socially less-favoured regions with the central regions of the Union ensuring in those regions that speeds of data transmission are sufficient to permit broadband connectivity of 30 Mbps and above;
Amendment 25 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. A project of common interest may encompass its entire cycle, including feasibility studies, implementation, continuous operation, coordination and evaluation. Projects of common interest should respect the principle of technology neutrality, which forms the basis of the EU electronic communications structure.
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point c
(c) demonstrates European added value following a feasibility study and cost- benefit analysis.
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall be assisted by an Expert Group, composed of a representative of each Member State, for monitoring of the implementation of these guidelines, assisting in the planning through the national strategies for high speed internet and mapping of infrastructures, and exchanging information. The Commission, together with the Expert Group, shall evaluate whether the scope of projects of common interest continues to reflect political priorities, technological development or the situation on the relevant markets, as well as new opportunities to exploit synergies between the different types of infrastructure. The Expert Group may also consider any other issue relating to the development of the trans-European telecommunication networks. .
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. In these reports the Commission shall also evaluate whether the scope of the projects of common interest continues to reflect political priorities, technological developments or the situation in the relevant markets. For major projects, these reports shall includFor major projects, the Commission shall make an analysis of the environmental impact, taking into account climate change adaptation and mitigation needs, and disaster resilience. Such a review may also be carried out at any other time when it is deemed appropriate.
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. The delegation of power referred to in the Articles 5(6) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of timefive years from the date of the entry into force of this Regulation. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period.
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – section 2 – paragraph 2
Annex – section 2 – paragraph 2
Investment in broadband infrastructure has been undertaken predominantly by private investors and it is expected that this will remain the case. However, tIn many regions, however, investment in broadband infrastructure is insufficient because of the lack of competition and the high market risk, while public services are rudimentary and are not interoperable because of the fragmentary nature of the technical solutions. The achievement of the Digital Agenda targets will require investment in areas for which there is not a clear business case or where a business case may need to be enhanced within the time frame of the targets. The following types of areas can be characterized on the basis of the likely investment: