Consensus emerging on telecoms framework review

MEPs and the Council of ministers appear to have rejected the Commission's proposals to set up a pan-European regulator but seem to support a gradual adoption of spectrum flexibility provided broadcasters interests can be protected.

The European Parliament and the EU Council of ministers are keen to see a smooth reform of EU telecommunications rules to be adopted in late 2009 and the co-legislating EU institutions seem to be on the same track when it comes to the main issues of this new "telecoms package" proposed by the European Commission last November.

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