Competition bill, Altroconsumo: “Well the effort but go forward more decisively”

“The competition bill has finally seen the light, long awaited and postponed several times. It hadn’t happened for seven years, and this is already a positive fact to be noted. On the merits, last week President Draghi said that the ‘intention was’ to do it well’: scrolling through the text licensed by the CdM, we can say that the promise has been partially kept: in the provision there are undoubted steps forward, especially in principle, but also some shortcomings or shyness (think of the bathing concessions , on which like Altroconsumo we had already written to the Government). The President explained them in a pragmatic way: we hope it is therefore a first step that can continue and be completed in the following phases. Now the attention shifts to the parliamentary and Altroconsumo path. intends to do its part to uphold the most important norms. ” This was stated in a note by the consumers’ association. Among these, Altroconsumo notes, “the interventions concerning electric mobility are positive with the introduction of transparency and competition criteria in the selection of suppliers of recharging systems (although they are corrective rules, a symptom of the delay in the implementation of the infrastructure ) greater competition in waste management and the strengthening of the quality standards of market operators which, together with a correct education of the citizen, supported by incentive measures, would complete the virtuous cycle for the full realization of the circular economy of collection and disposal The intervention that speeds up the classification process of new drugs and the definition of the reimbursement price is also good. “As regards telco interventions, underlines the consumers’ association,” we believe instead a more marked reference to the need is lacking to extend the coverage of the networks to the whole territory i Italian, bearing in mind that it is okay to strengthen existing networks, without forgetting, however, that there are still several areas of the country that do not have any networks. On premium services, it is advisable to have updated the Bersani dl, also incorporating the Agcom initiative of January, which provides for activation with the express consent of the user. Intervention on motor liability insurance is also in the right direction, introducing direct compensation also for foreign companies. The increase in Antitrust powers is very important for citizens, even if perhaps more can be done “. At the same time, however, Altroconsumo notes,” we ask that the next steps integrate what is still missing: including the rule, removed at the last mile, which would have allowed those enrolled in supplementary funds to also choose a non-contracted doctor, a battle that our organization has been supporting for some time “.” text on Competition which has been missing for too long and also fundamental in the framework of the NRP: now it will be necessary to improve it and our Organization is in the field so that this is done in the interest of people, the first beneficiaries of good competition “, underlines Federico Cavallo, Head of External Relations di Altroconsumo. “The law on competition, thanks to its transversal nature, is in fact enabling opportunities for a more efficient market in which liberalizations give strength to the implementation of the Recovery plan, always guaranteeing the protection of consumers, supporting among other things the fundamental digital and ecological transitions. In a previous speech, as Altroconsumo we had already underlined the importance of the combination of Pnrr and Competition, as a necessary factor both for economic growth and for greater market equity and social justice. This is a unique opportunity to relaunch, transform and give cohesion to the whole country for the benefit of citizens. Also for this reason, we ask that it be grasped with courage “, he concludes.