The Single Telecom Market Proposal Isn't Perfect But Must be Adopted Now, Kroes Says

摘要

EU Digital Agenda Commissioner Neelie Kroes defended her wide-ranging proposal to create ansingle European telecom market announced Wednesday (CD Sept 12 p7), as mostly negative reactionsncontinued. At a news conference the next day, Kroes criticized “illusions” about the legislation, sayingn“we can't wait for a perfect package.” Competitive telecom companies and consumers said the proposalnfalls short of expectations, while the cable sector voiced general approval. The European Parliamentnpressed the European Commission to end all roaming fees by 2015.