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News on the Regulatory framework for electronic communications

Although the framework for electronic communications was amended most recently in 2009, it is almost ten years since the Commission started work on the last review of the framework.
In the meanwhile, the marketplace has changed. The Commission has committed to review some parts of the framework (the ePrivacy Directive and the recommendation on relevant markets) but not to initiate the next review of the framework overall.
This discussion, based on views provided by the Commission and BEREC, will provide further input for Ms Trautmann's report on the implementation of the framework.
 
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ITRE - Public Hearings on 29 and 30 May, 2013

The Committee on Industry, Research and Energy held a public hearing on "Reindustrialising Southern Europe" on 29 May from 9.00 to 12.30. The hearing addressed questions concerning the competitiveness of the European industry with a special attention to Southern countries.
 
Another public hearing on "Unleashing potential of cloud computing in Europe" took place on 30 May from 15.00 to 17.30.

 
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Hearing at the EP of the new commissioner Mr Tajani  
Meeting Commissioner Tajani

The Members of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy held an exchange of views in the framework of the Structured Dialogue with Antonio Tajani, Vice-President of the European Commission and Commissioner for Industry and Entrepreneurship.
 
It took place on 29/05/2013 from 17h30 to 18h30 in room Altiero Spinelli (5G-3).

   
 
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Mandatory targets for advanced biofuels are needed, says Energy Committee
ITRE 20-06-2013 - 12:16  

The EU should boost the use of advanced types of biofuels by setting mandatory targets but a reliable model for measuring indirect land use change (ILUC) must be found before including it in legislation, said Energy Committee MEPs in a vote on fuel quality and renewable energy legislation on Thursday. The committee's proposed changes will be put to a vote in plenary, along with amendments to be adopted by Environment Committee, which has the lead on this file.

Recycling maps, statistics and other public data could save EU firms billions
ITRE 13-06-2013 - 12:17  

EU firms could save billions of euros thanks to draft EU rules that would enable them to re-use public data instead of producing them from scratch. These rules, approved by the Parliament on Thursday, would apply to public information such as maps, statistics and weather data. MEPs ensured that any fees will be low and that firms will find it cheap and easy to complain if access is denied.

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Committee responsible for:
 
  1. the Union's industrial policy and the application of new technologies, including measures relating to SMEs;
  2. the Union's research policy, including the dissemination and exploitation of research findings;
  3. space policy;
  4. the activities of the Joint Research Centre and the Central Office for Nuclear Measurements, as well as JET, ITER and other projects in the same area;
  5. Community measures relating to energy policy in general, the security of energy supply and energy efficiency including the establishment and development of trans-European networks in the energy infrastructure sector;
  6. the Euratom Treaty and Euratom Supply Agency; nuclear safety, decommissioning and waste disposal in the nuclear sector;
  7. the information society and information technology, including the establishment and development of trans-European networks in the telecommunication infrastructure sector.
 
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MEP Amalia Sartori (EPP, IT)  
 

Welcome to the ITRE Committee website!
 
Until the next elections, ITRE Members will continue to contribute to define policies and a long-term legislative framework aimed at a better and more competitive Europe.
 
The ITRE Committee will deal with legislative proposals on Research; the EU policy on research is due to be redefined for the years to come and to cope with new challenges. The Telecom business will become more competitive and prices will go down for customers.
 
In the important field of Energy, Europe has to face its weaknesses and provide solutions. Large sums are paid for the import of oil and gas. It is important that energy remain available and affordable for citizens and industry. Energy efficiency, renewable energy and lower greenhouse gas emissions are also issues to be dealt with.
 
New developments and innovation, also in the field of Internet and Communication Technology, can play an important role for citizens and industry.
 
If we want to be effective and to take the best decisions for citizens' lives, we need citizens' help and we need to exchange information with civil society actors. Only a constant dialogue will allow to find the right balance between the various positions. The aim of this website is to provide information on the work of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy.
 
Amalia Sartori