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(b) The Committee established under Article 21 shall be informed and monitor the evolution of the measures established by Member States to ensure the provision of the universal service , in particular the present and foreseeable impact of such measures on social and territorial cohesion.
(b) The Committee established under Article 21 shall be informed and monitor the evolution of the measures established by Member States to ensure the provision of the universal service , in particular the present and foreseeable impact of such measures on social and territorial cohesion.
This addition is necessary to ensure that the measurable present, and potential future, effects on social and territorial cohesion of the full opening of the market in postal services are assessed, since the universal service is particularly important for social and territorial cohesion.
This addition is necessary to ensure that the measurable present, and potential future, effects on social and territorial cohesion of the full opening of the market in postal services are assessed, since the universal service is particularly important for social and territorial cohesion.
In particular Member States shall take measures to ensure that the conditions under which universal services are entrusted are based on objective, non–discriminatory, proportionate and least market distortion principles, and guarantee the continuity of universal postal services in the light of their crucial role for social and territorial cohesion.
In particular Member States shall take measures to ensure that the conditions under which universal services are entrusted are based on objective, non–discriminatory, proportionate and least market distortion principles, and guarantee the continuity of universal postal services in the light of their crucial role for social and territorial cohesion.
Member States may require that universal service provision should extend to their entire national territory.
Member States may require that universal service provision should extend to their entire national territory.
The designation of a universal service provider shall be subject to periodic review while the duration of the concession must be adequate to guarantee a return on investment.
The designation of a universal service provider shall be subject to periodic review while the duration of the concession must be adequate to guarantee a return on investment.
In view of the geography of certain Member States (mountain regions, sparsely populated rural areas, e.g. in France and Italy), it may be inappropriate to issue regional calls for tender for provision of universal postal service.
In view of the geography of certain Member States (mountain regions, sparsely populated rural areas, e.g. in France and Italy), it may be inappropriate to issue regional calls for tender for provision of universal postal service.
ARTICLE 1, POINT 4 A (new)
ARTICLE 1, POINT 4 A (new)
Article 5, paragraph 1, indent 5 (Directive 97/67/EC)
Article 5, paragraph 1, indent 5 (Directive 97/67/EC)
(4a) Article 5 (1), fifth indent, is replaced by the following:
(4a) Article 5 (1), fifth indent, is replaced by the following:
- it shall evolve in response to the technical, economic, demographic and social environment and to the needs of users.
- it shall evolve in response to the technical, economic, demographic and social environment and to the needs of users.
To that end, Article 5(1), indent 5, of Directive 97/67/EC of 15 December 1997 should also be amended as shown.)
To that end, Article 5(1), indent 5, of Directive 97/67/EC of 15 December 1997 should also be amended as shown.)
Member States may finance the provision of universal services in accordance with any means compatible with the EC Treaty.
Member States may finance the provision of universal services in accordance with any means compatible with the EC Treaty.
In conformity with the subsidiarity principle, Member States should not be limited in the ways they consider appropriate to finance universal service obligations.
In conformity with the subsidiarity principle, Member States should not be limited in the ways they consider appropriate to finance universal service obligations.
Furthermore, it is premature to adopt provisions regarding the financing of universal service before having achieved a thorough impact assessment.
Furthermore, it is premature to adopt provisions regarding the financing of universal service before having achieved a thorough impact assessment.
Article 7, paragraph 3 (Directive 97/67/EC)
Article 7, paragraph 3 (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), it shall put in place mechanisms to compensate the universal service provider(s) for the net cost of providing the universal service.
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 shall put in place mechanisms to compensate the universal service provider(s) for the net cost of providing the universal service.
The regulatory framework varies across the different Member States.
The regulatory framework varies across the different Member States.
To finance the universal service obligation, Member States should thus be allowed to employ a variety of financing mechanisms, adapted to the observed differences.
To finance the universal service obligation, Member States should thus be allowed to employ a variety of financing mechanisms, adapted to the observed differences.
Apart from providing state funding or sharing the cost of the universal service, other measures could be appropriate.
Apart from providing state funding or sharing the cost of the universal service, other measures could be appropriate.
Article 7, paragraph 5 a (new) (Directive 97/67/EC)
Article 7, paragraph 5 a (new) (Directive 97/67/EC)
Where a Member State considers that none of the above means ensures the financing of the net costs of the universal service on a sustainable basis, it may continue to reserve certain services for the designated universal service provider.
Where a Member State considers that none of the above means ensures the financing of the net costs of the universal service on a sustainable basis, it may continue to reserve certain services for the designated universal service provider.
Those services liable to be reserved in this way shall be the clearance, sorting, transport and delivery of ordinary items of domestic correspondence and incoming cross-border correspondence, whether by accelerated delivery or not, within the following weight and price limits.
Those services liable to be reserved in this way shall be the clearance, sorting, transport and delivery of ordinary items of domestic correspondence and incoming cross-border correspondence, whether by accelerated delivery or not, within the following weight and price limits.
In the case of the free postal service for blind and partially sighted persons, exceptions to the weight and price restrictions may be permitted.
In the case of the free postal service for blind and partially sighted persons, exceptions to the weight and price restrictions may be permitted.
To the extent necessary to ensure the provision of a universal service, for example, because of the specific characteristics particular to the postal services in a Member State, outgoing cross-border mail may continue to be reserved within the same weight and price limits.
To the extent necessary to ensure the provision of a universal service, for example, because of the specific characteristics particular to the postal services in a Member State , outgoing cross-border mail may continue to be reserved within the same weight and price limits.
The Commission must issue a report about the effectiveness of all different methods of financing universal service obligations.
The Commission must issue a report about the effectiveness of all different methods of financing universal service obligations.
Until then, the reserved area must be maintained on the same terms as set out in Directive 97/67/EC.
Until then, the reserved area must be maintained on the same terms as set out in Directive 97/67/EC.
Article 7, paragraph 5 b (new) (Directive 97/67/EC)
Article 7, paragraph 5 b (new) (Directive 97/67/EC)
The Commission shall carry out a review to assess both the effectiveness of all the financing methods according to best practice as implemented by each Member State and whether the scope of the universal service is adequate to meet users' needs.
The Commission shall carry out a review to assess both the effectiveness of all the financing methods according to best practice as implemented by each Member State and whether the scope of the universal service is adequate to meet users' needs.
On the basis of the conclusions of this review, the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council, after wide consultation of all stakeholders and by no later than 31 December 2010, together with a proposal confirming, if appropriate, 2012 as the date for completion of the internal market in postal services or defining any other step in the light of the conclusions of the review.
On the basis of the conclusions of this review, the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council, after wide consultation of all stakeholders and by no later than 31 December 2010, together with a proposal confirming, if appropriate, 2012 as the date for completion of the internal market in postal services or defining any other step in the light of the conclusions of the review.
Article 8 of Directive 97/67/CE is replaced by the following:
Article 8 of Directive 97/67/CE is replaced by the following:
" Article 8
" Article 8
The provisions of Article 7 shall be without prejudice to Member States' right to:
The provisions of Article 7 shall be without prejudice to Member States' right to:
- make special provision in their national legislation applicable to universal service providers, according to objective, proportionate and non-discriminatory criteria, as necessary for the operation of the universal service,
- make special provision in their national legislation applicable to universal service providers, according to objective, proportionate and non-discriminatory criteria, as necessary for the operation of the universal service,
- organise, in accordance with their national legislation, the siting of letter boxes on the public highway, the issue of postage stamps and the registered mail service used in the course of judicial or administrative procedures, as necessary for the provision of the universal service" .
- organise, in accordance with their national legislation, the siting of letter boxes on the public highway, the issue of postage stamps and the registered mail service used in the course of judicial or administrative procedures, as necessary for the provision of the universal service" .
- where appropriate, be made subject to universal service obligations,
- where appropriate, be made subject to universal service obligations,
- where appropriate, be subject to an obligation to make a financial contribution to the cost-sharing mechanisms referred to in Article 7,
- where appropriate, be subject to an obligation to make a financial contribution to the cost-sharing mechanisms referred to in Article 7,
- allow postal service providers to choose between an obligation to provide one or more elements of the universal service and a financial contribution to the cost-sharing mechanism referred to in Article 7 for financing the operation of those elements,
- allow postal service providers to choose between an obligation to provide one or more elements of the universal service and a financial contribution to the cost-sharing mechanism referred to in Article 7 for financing the operation of those elements,
- 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.
Clarification of the option for Member States to put in place authorisation mechanisms to allow postal service providers to choose between carrying out one or more universal service obligations and contributing to the cost of these obligations being carried out by the universal service provider.
Clarification of the option for Member States to put in place authorisation mechanisms to allow postal service providers to choose between carrying out one or more universal service obligations and contributing to the cost of these obligations being carried out by the universal service provider.
This would provide more legal certainty for Member States wanting to set up 'pay or play' type regulatory systems.
This would provide more legal certainty for Member States wanting to set up 'pay or play' type regulatory systems.
Article 9, paragraph 2 a (new) (Directive 97/67/EC)
Article 9, paragraph 2 a (new) (Directive 97/67/EC)
To establish fair competition and to take account of the relevance of the postal sector in terms of employment opportunities, in particular in rural areas, the Member States shall take regulatory measures to ensure that employment conditions in the postal sector do not deteriorate and that high-quality jobs are created with the new service provider.
To establish fair competition and to take account of the relevance of the postal sector in terms of employment opportunities, in particular in rural areas, the Member States shall take regulatory measures to ensure that employment conditions in the postal sector do not deteriorate and that high-quality jobs are created with the new service provider.
This may be achieved, in particular, through collective bargaining arrangements or by setting minimum wages or within the framework of the licensing regimes.
This may be achieved, in particular, through collective bargaining arrangements or by setting minimum wages or within the framework of the licensing regimes.
(This amendment adds a further point to the Commission proposal amending Directive 97/67/EC concerning the full accomplishment of the internal market of Community postal services.
(This amendment adds a further point to the Commission proposal amending Directive 97/67/EC concerning the full accomplishment of the internal market of Community postal services.
To that end, a new article should be inserted in Directive 97/67/EC of 15 December 1997 as shown)
To that end, a new article should be inserted in Directive 97/67/EC of 15 December 1997 as shown)
ARTICLE 1, POINT 14
ARTICLE 1, POINT 14
Article 12, indent 1 (Directive 97/67/EC)
Article 12, indent 1 (Directive 97/67/EC)
Member States may maintain or introduce free postal service for blind and partially sighted persons.
Member States may maintain or introduce free postal service for blind and partially sighted persons.
National regulatory authorities should monitor all price increases in excess of the national consumer price index in order to keep postal services affordable.
National regulatory authorities should monitor all price increases in excess of the national consumer price index in order to keep postal services affordable .
Member States shall adopt legal provisions maintaining or introducing free postal service for blind and partially sighted persons.
Member States shall adopt legal provisions maintaining or introducing free postal service for blind and partially sighted persons.
ARTICLE 1, POINT 17
ARTICLE 1, POINT 17
Article 21, paragraph 1 (Directive 97/67/EC)
Article 21, paragraph 1 (Directive 97/67/EC)
The Commission shall be assisted by a committee.
The Commission shall be assisted by a committee.
The committee shall comprise representatives of the Member States and of the regional and local authorities of each Member State.
The committee shall comprise representatives of the Member States and of the regional and local authorities of each Member State .
Only through such involvement will it be possible for the effects on territorial cohesion to be properly taken into account during the market opening process.
Only through such involvement will it be possible for the effects on territorial cohesion to be properly taken into account during the market opening process.
Between the date of entry into force of this Directive and 1 January 2009, the Commission shall undertake a comparative impact assessment and submit a report on:
Between the date of entry into force of this Directive and 1 January 2009, the Commission shall undertake a comparative impact assessment and submit a report on:
- the costs and benefits of the various possible mechanisms for financing universal postal service obligations, making it possible to assess their impact in terms of competitive neutrality, transparency, legal certainty, operational reliability and State aids ;
- the costs and benefits of the various possible mechanisms for financing universal postal service obligations, making it possible to assess their impact in terms of competitive neutrality, transparency, legal certainty, operational reliability and State aids ;
- the impact of the provisions of this Directive on the social and working conditions, including the quality of employment, of the staff employed by universal service providers in all Member States;
- the impact of the provisions of this Directive on the social and working conditions, including the quality of employment, of the staff employed by universal service providers in all Member States;
- the current and foreseeable impact of market opening on social and territorial cohesion ;
- the current and foreseeable impact of market opening on social and territorial cohesion ;
Taking into consideration the conclusions of its report, the Commission shall make proposals regarding the completion of the internal market in postal services, in particular regarding the methods of financing the universal service.
Taking into consideration the conclusions of its report, the Commission shall make proposals regarding the completion of the internal market in postal services, in particular regarding the methods of financing the universal service.
Gabriele Albertini, Inés Ayala Sender, Etelka Barsi-Pataky, Jean-Louis Bourlanges, Paolo Costa, Michael Cramer, Arūnas Degutis, Christine De Veyrac, Petr Duchoň, Saïd El Khadraoui, Emanuel Jardim Fernandes, Mathieu Grosch, Timothy Kirkhope, Dieter-Lebrecht Koch, Jaromír Kohlíček, Sepp Kusstatscher, Bogusław Liberadzki, Eva Lichtenberger, Marian-Jean Marinescu, Erik Meijer, Robert Navarro, Willi Piecyk, Paweł Bartłomiej Piskorski, Luís Queiró, Reinhard Rack, Luca Romagnoli, Brian Simpson, Renate Sommer, Dirk Sterckx, Ulrich Stockmann, Georgios Toussas, Yannick Vaugrenard, Armando Veneto, Marta Vincenzi, Roberts Zīle
Gabriele Albertini, Inés Ayala Sender, Etelka Barsi-Pataky, Jean-Louis Bourlanges, Paolo Costa, Michael Cramer, Arūnas Degutis, Christine De Veyrac, Petr Duchoň, Saïd El Khadraoui, Emanuel Jardim Fernandes, Mathieu Grosch, Timothy Kirkhope, Dieter-Lebrecht Koch, Jaromír Kohlíček, Sepp Kusstatscher, Bogusław Liberadzki, Eva Lichtenberger, Marian-Jean Marinescu, Erik Meijer, Robert Navarro, Willi Piecyk, Paweł Bartłomiej Piskorski, Luís Queiró, Reinhard Rack, Luca Romagnoli, Brian Simpson, Renate Sommer, Dirk Sterckx, Ulrich Stockmann, Georgios Toussas, Yannick Vaugrenard, Armando Veneto, Marta Vincenzi, Roberts Zīle
Zsolt László Becsey, Johannes Blokland, Fausto Correia, Markus Ferber, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, Elisabeth Jeggle, Rosa Miguélez Ramos, Corien Wortmann-Kool
Zsolt László Becsey, Johannes Blokland, Fausto Correia, Markus Ferber, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, Elisabeth Jeggle, Rosa Miguélez Ramos, Corien Wortmann-Kool
PE 386.608v03-00
PE 386.608v03-00
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EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
СТАНОВИЩЕ НА КОМИСИЯТА ПО ВЪТРЕШНИЯ ПАЗАР И ЗАЩИТА НА ПОТРЕБИТЕЛИТЕ 20
OPINION OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE INTERNAL MARKET AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
СТАНОВИЩЕ НА КОМИСИЯТА ПО ИКОНОМИЧЕСКИ И ПАРИЧНИ ВЪПРОСИ....23
OPINION OF THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND MONETARY AFFAIRS
СТАНОВИЩЕ НА КОМИСИЯТА ПО ПРАВАТА НА ЖЕНИТЕ И РАВЕНСТВОТО МЕЖДУ ПОЛОВЕТЕ 27
OPINION OF THE COMMITTEE ON WOMEN'S RIGHTS AND GENDER EQUALITY
относно осъвременяване на трудовото законодателство с цел посрещане на предизвикателствата на 21-ви век
on modernising labour law to meet the challenges of the 21st century
– като взе предвид Конвенция C87 на МОТ относно свободата на сдружаване и защита на правото на организиране от 1948 г., Конвенция С98 на МОТ относно правото на организиране и колективно договаряне от 1979 г. и Препоръка R198 на МОТ от 2006 г. във връзка с трудовите правоотношения
– having regard to ILO Convention C87 on freedom of association and protection of the right to organise (1948), ILO Convention C98 on the right to organise and collective bargaining (1949) and ILO Recommendation R198 (2006) concerning the employment relationship,
2000/78/ЕО на Съвета от 27 ноември 2000 година за създаване на основна рамка за равно третиране в областта на заетостта и професиите
2000/78/EC of 27 November 2000 establishing a general framework for equal treatment in employment and occupation
– като взе предвид своята резолюция от 6 септември 2006 г. относно бъдещия европейски социален модел, в която отново се утвърждават общите ценности на Европейския съюз за равенство, солидарност, недискриминация и преразпределение
– having regard to its resolution of 6 September 2006 on a European Social Model for the future which reiterates the European Union's common values of equality, solidarity, non-discrimination and redistribution
– като взе предвид членове 136 до 145 от Договора за ЕО,
– having regard to Articles 136 to 145 of the EC Treaty,
– като взе предвид членове 15, 20 и 27 до 38 от Хартата на основните права на Европейския съюз
– having regard to Articles 15, 20 and 27 to 38 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union
– като взе предвид Европейската социална харта,
– having regard to the European Social Charter,
– като взе предвид доклада на Групата на високо равнище относно бъдещето на социалната политика в разширения Европейски съюз от м. май 2004 г.,
– having regard to the Report of the High Level Group on the future of social policy in an enlarged European Union of May 2004,
– като взе предвид съобщението на Комисията относно Социалната програма ( COM(2005)0033 ),
– having regard to the Commission Communication on the Social Agenda ( COM(2005)0033 ),
– като взе предвид националните програми за реформи в рамките на Лисабонската стратегия, представени от държавите-членки,
– having regard to the national Lisbon reform programmes as presented by the Member States,
– като взе предвид съобщението на Комисията, озаглавено „Глобална Европа: конкурент на световната сцена“( COM(2006)0567 ),
– having regard to the Commission’s Communication entitled ‘Global Europe: competing in the world’( COM(2006)0567 ),
– като взе предвид заключенията на Европейския съвет от м. март 2000 г., м. март 2001 г., м. март и м. октомври 2005 г. и м. март 2006 г.,
– having regard to the European Council conclusions of March 2000, March 2001, March and October 2005 and March 2006,
– като взе предвид Директива 1999/70/EО от 28 юни 1999 г. относно Рамково споразумение за срочната работа, сключено между Европейската конфедерация на профсъюзите (CES), Съюза на индустриалците в Европейската общност (UNICE) и Европейския център на предприятията с държавно участие (CEEP)
– having regard to Directive 1999/70/EC of 28 June 1999 concerning the framework agreement on fixed-term work concluded by ETUC, UNICE and CEEP