Work programme 2016

The BEREC Work Programme for 2016 based for the purpose of reaching maximum coherence on the BEREC Strategy 2015 - 2017, maintains BEREC ' s commitment to the development of regulatory best practice amongst National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs), leading to independent, consistent, high - quality regulation of electronic communications markets contributing thereby to the further development of the internal market for the ultimate benefit of Europe and Europe's citizens. Furthermore the Work Programme 2016 mirrors BEREC's commitment to serve as a body for reflection, debate and advice for European Parliament, the Council and the Commission in the electronic communication field. In this sense the 2016 Work Programme seeks to address current regulatory challenges and aims to prepare for the new challenges ahead resulting from market and technological developments . It takes also into account to a large extent the European political priority of the Digital Single Market aiming at better access to digital goods and services across Europe, creating the proper conditions for digital networks and innovative services to flourish and maximizing the growth potential of the digital economy. The BEREC Work Programme for 2016 has a clear focus on the upcoming review of the current legal framework for electronic communications. The Telecoms Review process is raising various regulatory issues and is requesting BEREC ' s input to a broad scope of topics covering a wide field of regulatory aspects. The BEREC Work Programme 2016 was discussed and agreed at the BEREC Board of Regulators meeting in Riga on 1st and 2nd October 2015. In line with the practice of previous years and in accordance with Article 5 of the BEREC Regulation, the BEREC Work Programme was subject to consultation. The public consultation ran from 2nd to 30th October 2015 with an oral hearing at the Stakeholder Forum in Brussels on 15th October 2015. The role of public consultation is to increase transparency and to provide BEREC with valuable feedback from all relevant stakeholders.