Marietje Schaake (ALDE). – Madam President, at long last this final piece of the long awaited end of roaming charges puzzle is concluded. This is a very important decision and conclusion for all Europeans. I am very glad that we, as Liberals, we, as the European Parliament, we, as European lawmakers have pushed very hard to put consumers and the public interest first; to lay a good foundation through the telecom single market for an ambitious digital single market that puts people first.

I would strongly encourage telecom providers to keep that in mind. Put consumers/people first. We will keep the pulse and we will have a review after two/two and a half years. I will say that I too prefer light-touch regulation but if it is necessary we will make sure that the market works well, that it is fit for the 21st century and that we ensure that there is no abuse of the market position by telecom operators or other companies.

I think this is an important step and I am glad we can conclude it with our vote.