Measures to reduce the cost of deploying gigabit electronic communications networks (Gigabit Infrastructure Act)
TA-9-2024-0292 · P9_TA(2024)0292 · PE749.242
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Parliament's position at first reading on the proposed Gigabit Infrastructure Act, which aims to cut the cost of deploying gigabit electronic communications networks, amends Regulation (EU) 2015/2120 and repeals Directive 2014/61/EU.¶¶ Parliament adopts its first-reading position and asks the Commission to refer the matter back to it if the proposal is replaced or substantially amended.¶¶ An agreement was reached with the Council, so Parliament's position corresponds to the final act, Regulation (EU) 2024/1309.¶
Key points
- Parliament adopts its position at first reading on the proposal for a regulation on measures to reduce the cost of deploying gigabit electronic communications networks.¶
- The proposed regulation would amend Regulation (EU) 2015/2120 and repeal Directive 2014/61/EU.¶
- Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal.¶
- Parliament's position corresponds to the final legislative act, Regulation (EU) 2024/1309, as an agreement was reached between Parliament and the Council.¶
Who is affected
Legal basis: Article 294(2) and Article 114 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.¶