Mr Petros Galidis, Assistant Commissioner for Communications and President of ERGP - European Regulators Group for Postal Services, was a speaker at the First Annual Conference "Regulator 3.0. Keeping Ukraine Connected". The Conference was organized by the Regulator of Electronic Communications, Radiofrequency Spectrum and Provision of Postal Service of Ukraine (NCEC) - Ukraine Regulator of Electronic Communications, Radiofrequency Spectrum and Provision of Postal Service and was held in a hybrid format in Kyiv on 11 April 2023.
Mr. Galidis participated with the topic: "The role and position of the independent regulator in Ukraine's accession to the EU Digital Single Market - International Partnerships". In addition to highlighting the role of the ERGP in promoting the Single Market in the EU and ensuring the consistent implementation of EU legislation, Mr. Galidis reported on the actions taken by the ERGP to keep Ukraine connected. He noted that postal operators in Europe had reduced and in some cases completely abolished tariffs for sending parcels, including individual postal items containing medicines and humanitarian aid to Ukraine and to areas designated as 'refugee' areas in neighbouring regions.
Galides stressed the importance of the independence of National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) in order to avoid external influences or conflicts of interest, for example in the case of state postal operators. It also highlighted the benefits of NCEC's participation in ERGP meetings and activities, which will provide it with access to expertise and best practices. NCEC will have the opportunity to exchange views, knowledge and ideas with professionals who have practical experience on issues of general interest and will gain a better understanding of the postal regulatory framework that NCEC may be called upon to implement for Ukraine's integration into the EU single market.
About the ERGP
The ERGP (European Regulators Group for Postal Services) consists of the 27 National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) for postal services in the EU, as well as National Regulatory Authorities from European Economic Area countries and countries with EU candidate status. The ERGP advises and assists the European Commission on the development of the internal market for postal services and on the consistent application in all Member States of the regulatory framework for postal services.
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