6. Believes that the private copying system is a virtuous system that balances the exception for copying for private use with the right to fair remuneration for rightholders, and that it is worth preserving, especially in cases where rightholders are not in a position to license directly the right of reproduction on multiple devices; considers that there is no alternative to this balanced system in the short term; stresses, however, that discussions need to be held in the long term with a view to continually assessing the private co ...[+++]pying system in the light of digital and market developments and consumer behaviour and, if possible, exploring potential alternatives that would fulfil the objective of striking a balance between the exception for copying by consumers and the compensation of creators;

(10) Given the increasing use of satellite navigation across a great number of fields of activity, an interruption in the supply of services could lead to significant harm to modern society and result in losses for many economic operators .

(8) Given the increasing usage of satellite navigation across a great number of fields of activity, an interruption in the supply of services could lead to significant harm to modern society and result in losses for many economic operators.

Media outlets rely more and more on images and material provided by ordinary citizens, who report with mobile multi-tasking devices.

The market share of incumbent national carriers has been declining steadily and the number of routes with more than two operators has trebled since 1992. An increasingly large number of promotional fares have increased the range of attractive fares for users.

Considers that the reaction to the challenge of the information society is a political priority for the European Union that will help achieve the objectives of creating employment, improving the quality of life of citizens, increasing the competitiveness of the production system and increasing economic and social cohesion in the Union; 2. Considers that information and communication technologies are of major importance for the competitiveness of economic activities and that as a mobilizer of investment they will be an important factor in economic expansion; 3. Considers that it is the responsibility of enterprises to ensure and improve industrial competitiveness and of the public authorities to foster a competitive environment and to crea ...[+++]te an appropriate legal and regulatory framework; II 4. Considers that the development of the information society has a twofold effect on European industry: - it has a general influence on the competitiveness of industry as a user of infrastructure and information services; - it has a direct impact on the European information industry as the supplier of operators, producers of all kinds of content and providers of information services and on users; 5. Stresses that the content industry will have great importance for the future of the information society and that the information services industry must expand considerably; 6. Recognizes that the level of acceptance of the new services on the part of users is one of the decisive factors for effective development of the information society.