Monday, January 24, 2011

Governance Arcep: Brussels calls to "reconsider the timetable"

The European Commission has called on France, Monday, January 24, to "reconsider the timetable" provided for the appointment of a government commissioner in the national telecoms regulator (Arcep). The controversial proposal to serve on a government commissioner to Arcep announced it ten days ago, created a controversy in France about possible conflicts of interest between Constable Telecommunication and a state shareholder of the incumbent France Telecom.

The provision is subject to an amendment to legislation discussed by French parliamentarians to adapt national law to a new European directive. "Given the concerns and given the timetable for adoption provided (the Commissioner responsible for telecommunications), Neelie Kroes, has invited (the French minister in the digital economy) Eric Besson to consider whether to reconsider the timing of this initiative ", said on Monday, Jonathan Todd, spokesman for Ms.

Kroes, during a press briefing. GUARANTEES OF INDEPENDENCE "Given the short time this morning Neelie Kroes wrote to Eric Besson to express his concerns about this project," which are "on three aspects," he said Jonathan Todd. He stressed that the regulator would be "totally independent and impartial" and needed "effective separation" between the regulatory activities and those related to the ownership of France Telecom, which the French state still holds shares.

Brussels further concerned about the "commercial confidentiality" Arcep provided by telecommunications operators, insisted Jonathan Todd. Brussels had already indicated, ten days ago, just after the announcement of the French government that it would consider "very carefully", particularly to ensure the independence of Arcep.

The project has since been discussed by the National Assembly and a Senate vote is expected Feb. 10.
Posted by Manlio Gandolfi at 3:12 PM

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