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Individual Member States may also maintain uniform tariffs for some other mail items to protect general public interest reasons, such as access to culture, regional and social cohesion.
Individual Member States may also maintain uniform tariffs for some other mail items to protect general public interest reasons, such as access to culture, regional and social cohesion.
(24) In a highly competitive environment, it is important to ensure that universal service providers are given the pricing flexibility necessary to guarantee a financially viable universal service provision.
(24) In a highly competitive environment, it is important to ensure that universal service providers are given the pricing flexibility necessary to guarantee a financially viable universal service provision.
It is therefore important to ensure, on the one hand, that Member States impose only tariffs departing from the principle that prices reflect normal commercial demand and costs in limited cases .
It is therefore important to ensure, on the one hand, that Member States impose only tariffs departing from the principle that prices reflect normal commercial demand and costs in limited cases .
The principle of cost-oriented pricing shall not prevent operators responsible for providing the universal service from applying uniform tariffs for services provided as part of that universal service.
The principle of cost-oriented pricing shall not prevent operators responsible for providing the universal service from applying uniform tariffs for services provided as part of that universal service.
(25) In view of the national specificities involved in the regulation of the conditions in which the incumbent universal service provider must operate in a fully competitive environment it is appropriate to leave Member States the freedom to decide how best to monitor cross-subsidies.
(25) In view of the national specificities involved in the regulation of the conditions in which the incumbent universal service provider must operate in a fully competitive environment it is appropriate to leave Member States the freedom to decide how best to monitor cross-subsidies.
(26) In view of the transition towards a fully competitive market, it is appropriate to continue to require Member States to maintain the obligation on universal service providers of keeping separate and transparent accounts, subject to the necessary adaptations.
(26) In view of the transition towards a fully competitive market, it is appropriate to continue to require Member States to maintain the obligation on universal service providers of keeping separate and transparent accounts, subject to the necessary adaptations.
This obligation should provide national regulatory authorities, competition authorities and the Commission with the information necessary to adopt decisions related to the universal service and to monitor fair market conditions until competition becomes effective.
This obligation should provide national regulatory authorities, competition authorities and the Commission with the information necessary to adopt decisions related to the universal service and to monitor fair market conditions until competition becomes effective.
Cooperation between national regulatory authorities in continuing to develop benchmarks and guidelines in this area, should contribute to the harmonised application of these rules.
Cooperation between national regulatory authorities in continuing to develop benchmarks and guidelines in this area, should contribute to the harmonised application of these rules.
(26) In view of the transition towards a fully competitive market and in order to ensure that cross-subsidies from universal services to non-universal services do not adversely affect the competitive conditions of the latter , it is appropriate to continue to require Member States to maintain the obligation on universal service providers of keeping separate and transparent accounts, subject to the necessary adaptations.
(26) In view of the transition towards a fully competitive market and in order to ensure that cross-subsidies from universal services to non-universal services do not adversely affect the competitive conditions of the latter , it is appropriate to continue to require Member States to maintain the obligation on universal service providers of keeping separate and transparent accounts, subject to the necessary adaptations.
RECITAL 27 A (new)
RECITAL 27 A (new)
(27a) Taking into consideration the fact that the major part of postal services are already open to competition and the universal service provider in reserved areas is also exposed to competition by users of new communication technologies, such as the electronic mail system, challenging the universal service provider to modernise and restructure its activity.
(27a) Taking into consideration the fact that the major part of postal services are already open to competition and the universal service provider in reserved areas is also exposed to competition by users of new communication technologies, such as the electronic mail system, challenging the universal service provider to modernise and restructure its activity.
It's a fact that competition is opened in the major part of postal services.
It's a fact that competition is opened in the major part of postal services.
Users of new communication technologies make a field of competition for the universal service provider in reserved area, and so making it modernise and restructure its activity.
Users of new communication technologies make a field of competition for the universal service provider in reserved area, and so making it modernise and restructure its activity.
RECITAL 32
RECITAL 32
(32) National regulatory authorities should, where necessary, coordinate their actions with the regulatory bodies of other Member States and with the Commission in carrying out their tasks under this Directive.
(32) National regulatory authorities should, where necessary, coordinate their actions with the regulatory bodies of other Member States and with the Commission in carrying out their tasks under this Directive.
This would promote the development of the internal market for postal services and help to achieve consistent application, in all Member States, of the provisions set out in this Directive, in particular in areas where national law implementing Community law gives national regulatory authorities considerable discretionary powers in application of the relevant rules.
This would promote the development of the internal market for postal services and help to achieve consistent application, in all Member States, of the provisions set out in this Directive, in particular in areas where national law implementing Community law gives national regulatory authorities considerable discretionary powers in application of the relevant rules.
This cooperation could take place, inter alia, in the Committee established by Directive 97/67/EC or in a group comprising European regulators.
This cooperation could take place, inter alia, in the Committee established by Directive 97/67/EC or in a group comprising European regulators.
Member States should decide which bodies are national regulatory authorities for the purposes of this Directive.
Member States should decide which bodies are national regulatory authorities for the purposes of this Directive.
That committee should coordinate supervisory procedures regarding universal service obligations, compensation funds and labour standards.
That committee should coordinate supervisory procedures regarding universal service obligations, compensation funds and labour standards.
Consolidation and cross-border activities in the postal market need adequate supervision, both at national and EU level.
Consolidation and cross-border activities in the postal market need adequate supervision, both at national and EU level.
ARTICLE 1, POINT 2, POINT (A)
ARTICLE 1, POINT 2, POINT (A)
Article 2, point 6 (Directive 97/67/EC)
Article 2, point 6 (Directive 97/67/EC)
6. postal item: an item addressed in the final form in which it is to be carried by a postal service provider.
6. postal item: an item addressed in the final form in which it is to be carried by a postal service provider.
In addition to items of correspondence, such items also include for instance books , catalogues, newspapers, periodicals and postal packages containing merchandise with or without commercial value;
In addition to items of correspondence, such items also include for instance books , catalogues, newspapers, periodicals and postal packages containing merchandise with or without commercial value;
In addition to items of correspondence and direct mail , such items also include catalogues, newspapers, periodicals and postal packages containing merchandise with or without commercial value;
In addition to items of correspondence and direct mail , such items also include catalogues, newspapers, periodicals and postal packages containing merchandise with or without commercial value;
Retaining a definition of direct mail is a strong signal of recognition for the specific characteristics of this market in the postal sector.
Retaining a definition of direct mail is a strong signal of recognition for the specific characteristics of this market in the postal sector.
ARTICLE 1, POINT 2, POINT (B)
ARTICLE 1, POINT 2, POINT (B)
Article 2, point 8 (Directive 97/67/EC)
Article 2, point 8 (Directive 97/67/EC)
(b) point 8 is deleted;
(b) point 8 is deleted;
ARTICLE 1, POINT 2 A (new)
ARTICLE 1, POINT 2 A (new)
Article 3, paragraph 1 (Directive 97/67/EC)
Article 3, paragraph 1 (Directive 97/67/EC)
(2a) Article 3(1) shall be replaced by the following:
(2a) Article 3(1) shall be replaced by the following:
Member States shall ensure that users enjoy the right to a universal service involving the permanent provision of a postal service of specified quality throughout their territory at prices affordable to all users.
Member States shall ensure that users enjoy the right to a universal service involving the permanent provision of a postal service of specified quality throughout their territory at prices affordable to all users.
Only postal services provided at a single-piece tariff shall be part of the universal service."
Only postal services provided at a single-piece tariff shall be part of the universal service."
The main goal of the Universal Service is to protect the interests of consumers in Europe.
The main goal of the Universal Service is to protect the interests of consumers in Europe.
Therefore, the Universal Service should mainly be focused on post from private-to-private.
Therefore, the Universal Service should mainly be focused on post from private-to-private.
This does not include mass mailings.
This does not include mass mailings.
ARTICLE 1, POINT 3 A (new)
ARTICLE 1, POINT 3 A (new)
Article 3, paragraph 4 (Directive 97/67/EC)
Article 3, paragraph 4 (Directive 97/67/EC)
(3a) Article 3(4) shall be replaced by the following:
(3a) Article 3(4) shall be replaced by the following:
Each Member State shall adopt the measures necessary to ensure that the universal service includes the following minimum facilities:
Each M ember State shall adopt the measures necessary to ensure that the universal service includes the following minimum facilities:
- the clearance, sorting, transport and distribution of single-piece postal items weighing up to two kilograms; and
- the clearance, sorting, transport and distribution of single-piece postal items weighing up to two kilograms; and
- the clearance, sorting and transport and distribution of single-piece postal packages services for registered and insured items."
- the clearance, sorting and transport and distribution of single-piece postal packages services for registered and insured items."
The requirement of universal service will be adequately fulfilled by providing single piece letter and mail items.
The requirement of universal service will be adequately fulfilled by providing single piece letter and mail items.
ARTICLE 1, POINT 4
ARTICLE 1, POINT 4
Article 4, paragraph 2 (Directive 97/67/EC)
Article 4, paragraph 2 (Directive 97/67/EC)
Member states may choose to designate one or more undertakings as universal service providers for a part or all of the national territory and for different elements of universal service.
Member states may choose to designate one or more undertakings as universal service providers for a part or all of the national territory and for different elements of universal service.
When they do so, they shall determine in accordance with Community law the obligations and rights assigned to them and shall publish these obligations and rights.
When they do so, they shall determine in accordance with Community law the obligations and rights assigned to them and shall publish these obligations and rights.
In particular Member States shall take measures to ensure that the conditions under which universal service are entrusted are based on objective, non-discriminatory, proportionate and least market distortion principles, and that the undertakings as universal service providers is limited in time.
In particular Member States shall take measures to ensure that the conditions under which universal service are entrusted are based on objective, non-discriminatory, proportionate and least market distortion principles, and that the undertakings as universal service providers is limited in time.
Member States shall notify the identity of the universal service provider(s) they designate to the Commission.
Member States shall notify the identity of the universal service provider(s) they designate to the Commission.
Member States may choose to designate one or more undertakings as universal service providers for a part or all of the national territory and for different elements of universal service if deemed necessary .
Member States may choose to designate one or more undertakings as universal service providers for a part or all of the national territory and for different elements of universal service if deemed necessary .
In particular Member States shall take measures to ensure that the conditions under which universal service are entrusted are based on objective, non-discriminatory and proportionate principles, and that the undertakings as universal service providers is limited in time.
In particular Member States shall take measures to ensure that the conditions under which universal service are entrusted are based on objective, non-discriminatory and proportionate principles, and that the undertakings as universal service providers is limited in time.
Article 4, paragraph 2 a (new) (Directive 97/67/EC)
Article 4, paragraph 2 a (new) (Directive 97/67/EC)
Member States shall ensure that both undertakings entrusted with the provision of the universal service and those that provide non-universal services comply with minimum social standards, to prevent the emergence of unstable employment conditions in this area.
Member States shall ensure that both undertakings entrusted with the provision of the universal service and those that provide non-universal services comply with minimum social standards, to prevent the emergence of unstable employment conditions in this area.
ARTICLE 1, POINT 8
ARTICLE 1, POINT 8
Article 7, paragraph 2 (Directive 97/67/EC)
Article 7, paragraph 2 (Directive 97/67/EC)
Member States may ensure the provision of universal services by procuring such services in accordance with applicable public procurement rules.
Member States may ensure the provision of universal services by procuring such services in accordance with applicable public procurement rules.
In the event of compensation, Member States shall ensure the provision of universal services by procuring such services to the bidder offering the lowest costs who is able to perform the universal services at an adequate level of quality in accordance with public procurement rules.
In the event of compensation, Member States shall ensure the provision of universal services by procuring such services to the bidder offering the lowest costs who is able to perform the universal services at an adequate level of quality in accordance with public procurement rules.
In order to encourage efficiency and bring down the compensation costs for the universal service, Member states should organize tenders awarding the lowest bidder the contract.
In order to encourage efficiency and bring down the compensation costs for the universal service, Member states should organize tenders awarding the lowest bidder the contract.
Article 7, paragraph 3, introductory part (Directive 97/67/EC)
Article 7, paragraph 3, introductory part (Directive 97/67/EC)
Where a Member State determines that the universal service obligations, as provided for by this Directive, entail a net cost and represent an unfair financial burden for the universal service provider(s), it may:
Where a Member State determines that the universal service obligations, as provided for by this Directive, entail a net cost and represent an unfair financial burden for the universal service provider(s), it may:
Where a Member State determines that the universal service obligations, as provided for by this Directive, entail a net cost and represent an unfair financial burden for the universal service provider(s) and there is no undertaking willing to provide the universal service without compensation , it may:
Where a Member State determines that the universal service obligations, as provided for by this Directive, entail a net cost and represent an unfair financial burden for the universal service provider(s) and there is no undertaking willing to provide the universal service without compensation , it may:
Compensation mechanisms as described in paragraph 7.3 (a) and (b) should only be considered if there is no undertaking willing to provide the universal service without compensation.
Compensation mechanisms as described in paragraph 7.3 (a) and (b) should only be considered if there is no undertaking willing to provide the universal service without compensation.
If an undertaking is willing to provide the universal service without compensation, a public procurement procedure is unnecessary (see AM 2).
If an undertaking is willing to provide the universal service without compensation, a public procurement procedure is unnecessary (see AM 2).
Article 7, paragraph 4 (Directive 97/67/EC)
Article 7, paragraph 4 (Directive 97/67/EC)
Where the net cost is shared under paragraph 3(b), Member States may establish a compensation fund which may be funded by service providers' and/or users' fees, and is administered for this purpose by a body independent of the beneficiary or beneficiaries.
Where the net cost is shared under paragraph 3(b), Member States may establish a compensation fund which may be funded by service providers' and/or users' fees, and is administered for this purpose by a body independent of the beneficiary or beneficiaries.
Only those services set out in Article 3 may be financed in this way.
Only those services set out in Article 3 may be financed in this way.
A difference should be made between undertakings designated as universal service providers and other service providers.
A difference should be made between undertakings designated as universal service providers and other service providers.
ARTICLE 1, POINT 10
ARTICLE 1, POINT 10
Article 9, paragraph 2, subparagraph 1 (Directive 97/67/EC)
Article 9, paragraph 2, subparagraph 1 (Directive 97/67/EC)
For services which are within the scope of the universal service as defined in Article 3, Member States may introduce authorisation procedures, including individual licences, to the extent necessary in order to guarantee compliance with the essential requirements and to safeguard the universal service.
For services which are within the scope of the universal service as defined in Article 3, Member States may introduce authorisation procedures, including individual licences, to the extent necessary in order to guarantee compliance with the essential requirements and to safeguard the universal service.
For services which are within the scope of the universal service as defined in Article 3 Member states may introduce authorization procedures, including individual licenses, to the extent necessary in order to guarantee compliance with the essential requirements and to safe guard the universal service.
For services which are within the scope of the universal service as defined in Article 3 Member states may introduce authorization procedures, including individual licenses, to the extent necessary in order to guarantee compliance with the essential requirements and to safe guard the universal service.
Those requirements may, however, be neither disproportionate nor unjust .
Those requirements may, however, be neither disproportionate nor unjust .
The Member States may not introduce unapproportionate or unjust measures in order to maintain old monopolies in practise.
The Member States may not introduce unapproportionate or unjust measures in order to maintain old monopolies in practise.
Article 9, paragraph 2, subparagraph 2 (Directive 97/67/EC)
Article 9, paragraph 2, subparagraph 2 (Directive 97/67/EC)
The granting of authorisations may:
The granting of authorisations may:
Whenever Member States designate one or more undertakings as universal service providers in accordance with Article 4(2), the granting of authorisations for those undertakings may:
Whenever Member States designate one or more undertakings as universal service providers in accordance with Article 4(2), the granting of authorisations for those undertakings may:
– where appropriate, be made subject to universal service obligations,
– where appropriate, be made subject to universal service obligations,
– be made subject to universal service obligations,
– be made subject to universal service obligations,
- authorise postal service providers to choose between the obligation to provide one or more elements of the universal service and the making of a financial contribution to the sharing mechanisms referred to in Article 7 for financing the provision of those elements,
- authorise postal service providers to choose between the obligation to provide one or more elements of the universal service and the making of a financial contribution to the sharing mechanisms referred to in Article 7 for financing the provision of those elements,
– if necessary, impose requirements concerning the quality, availability and performance of the relevant services,
– if necessary, impose requirements concerning the quality, availability and performance of the relevant services,
– impose requirements concerning the quality, availability and performance of the relevant services ; provided that these are compatible with Community law and are indicated in the invitation to tender or in the specifications,
– impose requirements concerning the quality, availability and performance of the relevant services ; provided that these are compatible with Community law and are indicated in the invitation to tender or in the specifications,
– where appropriate, be subject to an obligation to make a financial contribution to the sharing mechanisms referred to in Article 7.
– where appropriate, be subject to an obligation to make a financial contribution to the sharing mechanisms referred to in Article 7.
Article 9, paragraph 2, subparagraphs 2 a and b (new) (Directive 97/67/EC)
Article 9, paragraph 2, subparagraphs 2 a and b (new) (Directive 97/67/EC)
The granting of authorisations for service providers other than designated universal service providers may, where appropriate, be subject to an obligation to make a financial contribution to the sharing mechanism referred to in Article 7.
The granting of authorisations for service providers other than designated universal service providers may, where appropriate, be subject to an obligation to make a financial contribution to the sharing mechanism referred to in Article 7.
Undertakings may choose between an obligation to contribute to the sharing mechanism or to comply with a universal service obligation.
Undertakings may choose between an obligation to contribute to the sharing mechanism or to comply with a universal service obligation.