European Parliament
A7-0019/2012
Elena Băsescu  (PPE ).
(RO)
Madam President, Europe needs a flexible, coordinated radio spectrum policy. It will help create a pan-European telecommunications market. Radio spectrum is vital to the digital society. It is important that the EU assumes its role of global leader in terms of speeds, mobility, coverage and broadband connection capacity. The digital divide must be eliminated. The feasibility of extending the allocations of unlicensed spectrum for wireless access systems must be assessed.
This technology must be accessible in rural areas, as well as urban areas. I should also highlight the measures for protecting against electromagnetic fields. However, the use of radio spectrum must not endanger citizens’ health. This is why it is vital that the impact of spectrum usage is permanently monitored.

