If we use our policy instruments wisely with regard to broadband, we can do some very practical things to make 'growth and jobs' a reality in the less-developed and rural regions of Europe, too.

The decision on the right balance between competition and investment can no longer be solely a national issue.

I expect Europe's top-level domain, .eu, to become similarly as important as dot-com.

The principle of equal pay for equal work is written in the EU Treaties since 1957. It is high time that it is put in practice everywhere.

If we use our policy instruments wisely with regard to broadband, we can do some very practical things to make 'growth and jobs' a reality in the less-developed and rural regions of Europe, too.

Our policy is to encourage investment and promote freedom for industry to innovate.

It's unacceptable that consumers are punished on their telephone bill simply for crossing a border.