Series of guidelines for trans-European telecommunications networks

The rapporteur, Mr Hoppenstedt (EPP, D), supported the 27 amendments made to the common position of the Council, especially those dealing with the taking of decisions jointly by Parliament and the Council for the selection of projects relating to trans-European telecommunications networks. Commissioner Bangemann, for his part, announced that the Council would reject the amendments, with the result that Parliament would have to initiate the conciliation procedure.