Viviane Reding
Viviane Reding
Viviane Redingis a Luxembourg politician, currently serving as a Member of the European Parliament. Before starting a professional career as a journalist for the leading newspaper in Luxembourg, the Luxemburger Wort, she obtained a doctorate in human sciences at the Sorbonne. From 1986 to 1998, she was President of the Luxembourg Union of Journalists. On 27 November 2009, she was elevated in the "Barroso II Commission" to Vice-President responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship. She is affiliated with the...
expect similarly
I expect Europe's top-level domain, .eu, to become similarly as important as dot-com.
aims clearer commission competition consumer encourage enhance fairer industry informed knowledge
The Commission aims to give the consumer the knowledge to make an informed choice, to enhance competition in the industry and to encourage fairer and clearer pricing.
competitor
At this speed, .eu will become a real competitor to .com.
borders halt national networks regulation view
It makes sense in my view that, for example, the regulation of high-speed networks does not halt at the national borders any longer.
measures six work
But if self-regulation does not work then we will have to take some measures ... We will have a look at this after six months,
chinese
My Chinese counterparts do not give any date. They just say they need time.
agreement interests solution sure
I am sure we will find a solution in interests of the internet, ... We think we could have an agreement on what's on the table.
ability cases emergency locate lose member necessary save states time urge
The ability to locate emergency callers can save lives, and I urge the member states to lose no more time in making the necessary changes, so that these proceedings and all other pending cases can be closed.
benefits buying commercial create encourages environment europe incentives innovation investing massive needs public rapid research risks sector share
Europe must create a commercial environment that encourages more rapid innovation and take up of research results. The public sector has massive buying power, but it needs the right incentives to share the risks as well as the benefits of investing in new technologies and services.
actively internet involved media parents safety teachers teaching tools
Today's parents and teachers want internet safety tools and skills. We must get more actively involved in our children's use of new media and in teaching them to use the internet safely,
equal-pay practice principles
The principle of equal pay for equal work is written in the EU Treaties since 1957. It is high time that it is put in practice everywhere.
europe important levels
I expect Europe's top-level domain,. eu, to become similarly as important as dot-com.
bills telephones borders
It's unacceptable that consumers are punished on their telephone bill simply for crossing a border.
issues decision competition
The decision on the right balance between competition and investment can no longer be solely a national issue.