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News The European Parliament and Council of Telecoms Ministers have reached a compromise over the rights of internet users continent-wide, setting Europe on course for a major overhaul of telecoms regulations. [05 Nov 2009]
Europe votes for net-neutrality reforms
News I welcome the European Parliament's strong endorsement of the reform of the EU telecoms rules," Viviane Reding, Europe's commissioner for telecoms and IT, said in a European Commission statement. The... [07 May 2009]
'Yes' vote for roaming text message price cap
News The cost of sending text messages and downloading data will fall for people roaming between European Union countries, after the European Parliament voted through proposals for new price caps on Wednesday. [23 Apr 2009]
EU backs plans for fat pipe-funding risk to be shared
News Negotiations on their adoption by EU states and the European Parliament are at a delicate stage with a key meeting between the two sides due next week to hammer out a final deal. European Union leaders... [23 Mar 2009]
Cheaper texts abroad? European Parliament says 'yes'
News The EU's telecoms commissioner, Viviane Reding, said in a statement on Tuesday: "Yesterday's vote in the European Parliament is very good news for consumers all over Europe. The European... [12 Mar 2009]
Full steam ahead for police plans to hack home PCs
News The UK government has agreed to work with the European Parliament on plans to extend police powers to conduct remote searches of computers without a warrant. The Home Office said on Monday it has decided to participate... [05 Jan 2009]
ID cards 'could replace passports'
News The Home Office has put forward the legislation for public consultation until 13 February next year, after which it will be put before Parliament. Speaking today at the Home Office, IPS officials said that in theory, the... [21 Nov 2008]
Sepa adoption 'could take five years'
News High on the list is the ECB, but it will also need some political drive from the European Parliament," he added. He told silicon.com Sepa development has been driven by the banking industry under a mandate from the... [18 Nov 2008]
Virtual strip scanners move closer for EU airports
News A key issue discussed at the meeting by the European Parliament, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS), manufacturers and national authorities was the effect of the scanners on human rights, privacy, personal... [10 Nov 2008]
EU privacy law shake-up to force data breach confessions
News Amendments to the EU ePrivacy Directive are currently being debated by the EU Parliament and are expected to be passed in six months' time. European data protection supervisor Peter... [28 Oct 2008]
Illegal content fight gets €55m cash boost
News The fight against illegal online content is set to get a massive cash injection following a vote yesterday in the European Parliament. The scheme, which will run from 2009 to 2013, aims to tackle "illegal content,... [23 Oct 2008]
Snooping database has to happen says gov't
News Lord West of Spithead revealed the IMP and the Communications Data Bill, due for its first reading in December, are bound together when he told parliament in July 2008 that more details on the IMP would be available... [15 Oct 2008]
Europe-wide wireless broadband on the way
News The European parliament has backed a package of telecoms measures designed to simplify the roll out of EU-wide services, such as wireless internet and mobile TV, using the spectrum previously taken up by... [24 Sep 2008]
EC calls for more cuts on the cost to roam
News The move precedes a vote on Wednesday in the European Parliament on telecoms reform, including a proposal to establish an EU-wide agency for telecoms. The proposed cuts must be submitted to the European... [24 Sep 2008]
Red tape hampering tech research
News Reding called on the European Parliament and Council to cut administrative red tape and help create better links between research and venture capital to improve Europe's track record in turning cutting edge research into... [05 Sep 2008]
