Translation of "information dominance " (English → French) :

Where the effects of external pluralism are concerned, it is not only the number of national broadcasters which counts, but also the many local broadcasters. As the Communications Regulatory Authority pointed out in the conclusion to an inquiry into the existence of dominant positions, external pluralism 'manifests itself in the actual possibility for all citizens to choose from among a multiplicity of sources of information; that choice would not be effective if they were not in a position to have available, in both the public secto ...[+++]r and the private sector, a multiplicity of programmes guaranteeing the expression of different views' (paragraph 4.3.2.3. of Resolution No 365 of 13 June 2000, which concluded that dominant, anti-competitive positions or positions damaging to pluralism do not exist in the sector).

In fact, the world of audiovisual information and its immense power to influence the situation in Italy are dominated by groups of influential journalists, generally centre-left but also far left, who constitute a genuine political force that has dominated RAI-TV to date and is present at the highest level in Mediaset.

In fact, the world of audiovisual information and its immense power to influence the situation in Italy are dominated by groups of influential journalists, generally centre-left but also far left, who constitute a genuine political force that has dominated RAI-TV to date and is present at the highest level in Mediaset .

Where appropriate, this report may include recommendations especially as regards the scope and modalities of labelling provisions including e.g. the way in which reference is made to existing reference sources and the content of these sources, and notably on the manner in which the information on the environmental impact in terms of at least emissions of CO2 and the radioactive waste resulting from the electricity production from different energy sources could be made available in a transparent, easily accessible and comparable manner throughout the European Union and on the manner in which the measures taken by the Member States to cont ...[+++]rol the accuracy of the information provided by suppliers could be streamlined, and measures to counteract negative effects of market dominance and market concentration.

However, important shortcomings and possibilities for improving the functioning of the market remain, notably concrete provisions are needed to ensure a level playing field in generation and to reduce the risks of market dominance and predatory behaviour, ensuring non-discriminatory transmission and distribution tariffs, through access to the network on the basis of tariffs published prior to their entry into force, and ensuring that the rights of small and vulnerable customers are protected and that information on energy sources for ...[+++]electricity generation is disclosed, as well as reference to sources, where available, giving information on their environmental impact.

I would simply like to say that the Portuguese Presidency has, in these two short months, organised the first Development Council, admittedly an informal one, whose agenda was rightly dominated by EU-Africa relations. Indeed it was this subject which led the development ministers of the fifteen Member States to meet in Lisbon for discussions specifically on the new era these relations have entered.