European Parliament
Elena Băsescu  (PPE ),
in writing.
(RO)
I voted for this resolution as broadening access to EU legislation is an important aspect of ensuring transparency and communicating with citizens. The upshot of regarding the electronic edition of the
Official Journal of the European Union
(OJ) as the official, authentic, up-to-date and complete version will be greater legal certainty. At the same time, this action will help avoid the hefty costs involved in publishing the paper version of the OJ, which is a welcome saving for the EU budget. Given the current economic climate and the difficulties facing both a number of Member States and ordinary citizens, it is important for European institutions to eliminate unnecessary and avoidable costs, while identifying practical ways to make savings. The electronic publication of the European Union’s OJ is an example which should also be followed by other similar measures and initiatives.

