European Parliament
Luis Paulo Alves  (S&D ),
in writing.
(PT)
I am voting for this report, since it contributes to the well-being and the greater protection and safety of consumers throughout the European Union. Efficient and secure payment systems are essential to the proper functioning of the internal market and to carrying out financial transactions. This being so, I regard the creation of an internal market for euro payment services (Single Euro Payments Area, or SEPA) as of great importance and deserving close consideration.

