Text tabled : A6-0272/2009

  Vladimir Urutchev (PPE-DE), in writing. – (BG) Today during the vote on the electronic communications package, this parliament showed that the protection of consumer rights really is its number one priority.

Regardless of the fact that a relatively acceptable compromise in positions was reached at second reading, a majority in Parliament was not afraid to go against the arrangements and persuasively insist on its initial position against the possible introduction of restrictions on Internet access, unless they are imposed by a court judgment or public security is under threat.

In fact, the whole package has been reduced to a conciliation procedure and its introduction has been delayed. However, after today’s parliamentary vote, we cannot fail to send a powerful signal to the Council and Commission.

However, let us acknowledge that what has happened today is down to the active involvement of people representing the Internet, who used every means available to express their position to MEPs and demand that they protect their rights.

This type of behaviour can only be encouraged.

This is why we should also come to the conclusion that we must always listen closely to what people are saying so that EU legislation focuses on their needs too, while ensuring the maximum possible protection for the interests of European citizens.