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"I support an expansion of broadband coverage as I believe it will lead to easier communication, particularly for people with reduced mobility or people living in isolation, and it will improve access to services in rural areas, supporting the development of small and medium-sized enterprises. I am therefore disappointed that the funding of EUR 1 billion promised in the 2008 European economic recovery plan for 100% broadband coverage by 2010 was not allocated, and that this target was thus not achieved. I have no doubt that broadband services are vital for the competitiveness of EU industry, contributing, to a large extent, to economic growth, social cohesion, job creation and the increased participation of all social groups in digital life in the EU.
In my opinion, the successful implementation of the package of measures for a broadband network is of fundamental importance for solving the problem of unemployment in the context of the Europe 2020 strategy, particularly among young people. I therefore support the cooperation between the Commission and the European Investment Bank to boost funding for fast and ultra-fast networks, while recognising the need to direct this funding towards open infrastructure projects supporting a diverse range of services. I also support the Commission in its effort to review the possibility of new funding sources and innovative financial instruments."@en1
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