Toggle navigation eco Press Releases Press Releases Press Distribution List Press DownloadsPress TextPhotographsLogosStudiesAnnual ReportsPortfolio Press Policy & Law Digital Gifts for Children at Christmas: eco Survey Reveals 62% of Germans Call for Improved Media Literacy This Christmas, many German households will find smartphones, tablets and other digital devices under the Christmas tree. A recent survey conducted by eco Association shows that 62.4% of Germans believe that parents and schools should do more to promote media literacy and critical thinking among children in order to prepare them for the challenges of the digital world. date 2024/12/19 press eco eco Survey: 40% of Germans Do Their Christmas Shopping Online for many people, mobile phones, tablets and the like also play a decisive role during the festive season. A recent survey conducted by Civey* on behalf of the eco – Association of the Internet Industry shows how digitally Germany spends Christmas. date 2024/12/17 press Policy & Law German Federal Election 2025: eco Survey Highlights the Decisive Influence of Digital Media on Voters’ Opinions The planned confidence vote for Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) this Monday marked a pivotal political turning point just two months before the German federal election in February 2025. A recent survey by eco, conducted by Civey, shows the following: Digital information sources are increasingly dominating the political opinion formation of German voters. date 2024/12/16 press Security Christmas Wonder or Bargain Trap? Around a Third of Germans Have Already Fallen for Fake Shops During the Advent season, online bargains are tempting – but unfortunately fake shops are also on the rise. A recent eco survey shows that one in three people has already fallen victim to these. With our tips, shoppers can stay safe. date 2024/12/16 press Domains eco Survey Shows: One in Four Germans Has Been a Victim of Illegal Websites According to a new representative survey conducted by the market and opinion research institute Civey on behalf of eco – Association of the Internet Industry, one in four Germans (25.9%) has already fallen victim to such illegal websites.* At the same time, there is a strong call for legal measures to be taken against such online content: around 85% of those surveyed believe it is important to take legal action against illegal websites.** date 2024/12/12 press Domains ICANN81 Readout: Highlights & Key Takeaways from the 26th Annual General Meeting in Istanbul On 26 November 2024, eco – Association of the Internet Industry and ICANN hosted a joint ICANN81 Readout to discuss developments from the 26th Annual General Meeting, held in Istanbul, Turkey, 9 - 14 November 2024. Moderated by Lars Steffen, Head of International Digital Infrastructure and Resilience at eco, the session featured insights from key ICANN stakeholders. The 8-page Readout summary is now available. date 2024/12/12 press Policy & Law eco on the Implementation of Germany’s Digital Strategy Based on the final report published today by the German Digital Strategy Advisory Board, eco Managing Director Alexander Rabe gets to share his core insights. date 2024/12/10 press Policy & Law Quick Freeze Instead of Data Retention: Internet Industry Association Calls for a Clear Stance on Protecting Fundamental Rights In Germany, numerous urgent digital policy issues are to be decided before the end of the legislative term. Among them is the revived debate about IP address storage. From the point of view of eco Association, this is an issue that must now definitely be resolved. date 2024/12/05 press Security Cyber Resilience Act Comes into Force: Digital Products Under Scrutiny The EU’s Cyber Resilience Act sets mandatory baseline requirements for the security of connected products and places responsibility on manufacturers. date 2024/11/20 press eco eco Survey Shows: Major Concerns in German Companies about Quantum Technology Quantum technology is in the process of making fundamental changes to traditional computing and offers opportunities that redefine our idea of efficiency and security. While traditional computers form the basis of today's digital infrastructure, quantum technology is opening up a whole new dimension: quantum computers utilise qubits that are capable of performing complex calculations in seconds that would take even today's supercomputers years to complete. date 2024/11/19 press Policy & Law Together Against Sexualised Violence Online – What Professionals Need to Know On the occasion of the European Day for the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse, the German hotlines including FSM, eco and jugendschutz.net invite you to the online event “Together against Sexualised Violence Online – What Professionals Need to Know”. date 2024/11/15 press Policy & Law eco on the Hearing of the German Data Governance Act: Clear Responsibilities and Practical Transposition Required The hearing for the German Data Governance Act (DGG) is taking place today, with Oliver Süme, Chair of the Board of eco – Association of the Internet Industry, participating as an invited expert. date 2024/11/13 press Security eco Survey: Every Second German Secures Data Twice on the Internet In order to protect their data online, every second German uses at least one additional security measure beyond passwords. According to a Civey survey conducted on behalf of eco for the “World More Than a Password Day”, 49.2 per cent of German citizens use two-factor authentication. Prof. Norbert Pohlmann, Board Member for IT Security at eco Association, comments: “Protecting our identity and personal data should be a top priority for all Internet users.” date 2024/11/12 press Policy & Law eco on the Collapse of the Traffic Light Coalition: Internet Industry Calls for a Clear Direction for Germany’s Digital Future Oliver Süme, Chair of the Board at eco – Association of the Internet Industry, comments on the collapse of Germany’s three-way “traffic light” coalition: “The collapse of the ‘traffic light’ coalition creates uncertainty at a time of global challenges and transatlantic realignment following the US election.... date 2024/11/07 press Policy & Law Association of the Internet Industry Warns Against Double Regulation: Clear Responsibilities for Critical Infrastructures Protection Required For the eco – Association of the Internet Industry, today’s decision by the German federal government on the KRITIS Umbrella Act (KRITISDachG) is an important step towards further strengthening the protection of critical infrastructures in Germany. date 2024/11/06 press Policy & Law NIS2 Hearing: eco Calls for Swift Implementation to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Germany Today, the German Bundestag’s Committee on Internal Affairs and Home Affairs is dealing with the outstanding issues regarding the implementation of the NIS2 Directive, whose deadline for national transposition already expired on October 17, 2024. eco Association is urging for a swift adoption of the law. date 2024/11/04 press Datacenter Strong Infrastructures are the Key to Competitiveness AI and quantum computing require robust data centre infrastructure, stated eco Chair of the Board Oliver Süme at the start of the 2024 Digital Summit. date 2024/10/22 press Policy & Law Quick Freeze Instead of Data Retention: eco Welcomes New Initiative by the Traffic Light Coalition The eco – Association of the Internet Industry welcomes the progress and the renewed attempt to find a solution that is sustainable under constitutional and European law. date 2024/10/18 press Policy & Law eco on the Progress Report of the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) Klaus Landefeld, Chair of the Board of eco – Association of the Internet Industry, comments on the progress report on the Gigabit Strategy presented today by the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV): "With the amendment of the Telecommunications Act and the adoption of a Gigabit Strategy, policymakers... date 2024/10/14 press iStock_mesh cube Datacenter Significance of Data Centres and Cloud Usage for Employment and Gross Value Added is Growing Significantly The use of AI will be crucial to Germany’s competitiveness and future viability of Germany’s economy in the coming years. New digital business models are opening up dynamic growth opportunities across all industries through productivity increases and innovations, according to a recent study by the Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft Consult GmbH on behalf of the eco-founded Alliance for the Strengthening of Digital Infrastructures in Germany. date 2024/10/11 press Datacenter eco Alliance: Energy Efficiency Act Amendment Bill Must Finally Create Legal Certainty and Feasibility for Data Centre Operators The eco-founded Alliance for the Strengthening of Digital Infrastructures in Germany publishes a press statement regarding the hearing on the German Energy Efficiency Act Amendment Bill in the Committee for Climate Protection and Energy. date 2024/10/09 press eco One Year Before the German Federal Elections: eco-Survey Shows Increasing Relevance of Online Content for Political Opinion Formation A recent eco survey shows that online news portals (59.8 per cent), TV programmes (56.2 per cent), and daily newspapers (43.2 per cent) are particularly popular among German voters for informing themselves about political topics in the run-up to the German federal election in September 2025. date 2024/10/02 press Cloud Computing Study: “Between the Cloud and the Edge – Making Cloud Native Secure and Sustainable” The “EuroCloud Pulse Check 2024” was presented at this year’s EuroCloud Summit. The study shows that the full potential of cloud technology can only be realized if companies close the internal skills gap. date 2024/09/30 press Policy & Law eco Association Survey One Year Before the German Federal Election: 86 Per Cent of Germans Are Dissatisfied with the Federal Government’s Digital Policy With just one year to go before the 2025 federal election, there is growing dissatisfaction in Germany with the digital policy of the German traffic light coalition government. After around three years of the coalition government, 86.2 per cent of respondents believe that the federal government is not advancing digital transformation sufficiently. date 2024/09/24 press Policy & Law eco Complaints Office 2023: Success in the Fight against Illegal Online Content The Complaints Office of the eco - Association of the Internet Industry presented its report for the year 2023. With 17,493 actionable cases, the eco Complaints Office once again recorded a new peak of notified legal violations on the Internet last year. date 2024/09/19 press Policy & Law Expansion of the Competencies of German Security Authorities: eco Calls for Precise Protective Measures and a Public Debate The German Bundestag is currently debating two draft laws that would grant extensive powers to the German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), the federal police and the German Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF). Klaus Landefeld comments: “(...) new competencies for security authorities must always be accompanied by effective protective measures. This is the only way to maintain society’s trust in modern technologies, especially AI.” date 2024/09/13 press Policy & Law Strengthening European Digital Policy: eco – Association of the Internet Industry Calls for Clear Priorities from the New EU Commission Tomorrow, EU President Ursula von der Leyen is set to present her new European Commission. In anticipation of this, eco Association is calling for a stronger focus on digital policy and the expansion of Europe’s digital infrastructure date 2024/09/10 press Policy & Law “EVERY REPORT COUNTS!” The JUUUPORT Awareness and Advisory Platform Encourages Young People to Report Illegal Content on the Internet Pornography, violence or depictions of hatred: children and young people can quickly encounter problematic content on the Internet. To protect children and young people, it is important that these contents are reported date 2024/09/09 press Security eco Survey Shows: Companies Are Neglecting Measures to Recruit Cybersecurity Experts The competition for cybersecurity experts in the job market continues to intensify significantly. Nevertheless, almost half of companies have not yet taken any measures to recruit cybersecurity experts, according to a recent survey by eco – Association of the Internet Industry among business decision-makers. date 2024/08/27 press eco eco Survey: Germans Hesitant to Use Digital Health Services A Civey survey commissioned by eco shows that, despite extensive digitalisation measures, digital health services are only used by a minority of Germans. eco Managing Director Alexander Rabe calls for action: “The German federal government must encourage a new mindset among the population and further catalyse progress so that everyone can benefit from the advantages of digital health services.” date 2024/08/20 press
Policy & Law Digital Gifts for Children at Christmas: eco Survey Reveals 62% of Germans Call for Improved Media Literacy This Christmas, many German households will find smartphones, tablets and other digital devices under the Christmas tree. A recent survey conducted by eco Association shows that 62.4% of Germans believe that parents and schools should do more to promote media literacy and critical thinking among children in order to prepare them for the challenges of the digital world. date 2024/12/19 press
eco eco Survey: 40% of Germans Do Their Christmas Shopping Online for many people, mobile phones, tablets and the like also play a decisive role during the festive season. A recent survey conducted by Civey* on behalf of the eco – Association of the Internet Industry shows how digitally Germany spends Christmas. date 2024/12/17 press
Policy & Law German Federal Election 2025: eco Survey Highlights the Decisive Influence of Digital Media on Voters’ Opinions The planned confidence vote for Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) this Monday marked a pivotal political turning point just two months before the German federal election in February 2025. A recent survey by eco, conducted by Civey, shows the following: Digital information sources are increasingly dominating the political opinion formation of German voters. date 2024/12/16 press
Security Christmas Wonder or Bargain Trap? Around a Third of Germans Have Already Fallen for Fake Shops During the Advent season, online bargains are tempting – but unfortunately fake shops are also on the rise. A recent eco survey shows that one in three people has already fallen victim to these. With our tips, shoppers can stay safe. date 2024/12/16 press
Domains eco Survey Shows: One in Four Germans Has Been a Victim of Illegal Websites According to a new representative survey conducted by the market and opinion research institute Civey on behalf of eco – Association of the Internet Industry, one in four Germans (25.9%) has already fallen victim to such illegal websites.* At the same time, there is a strong call for legal measures to be taken against such online content: around 85% of those surveyed believe it is important to take legal action against illegal websites.** date 2024/12/12 press
Domains ICANN81 Readout: Highlights & Key Takeaways from the 26th Annual General Meeting in Istanbul On 26 November 2024, eco – Association of the Internet Industry and ICANN hosted a joint ICANN81 Readout to discuss developments from the 26th Annual General Meeting, held in Istanbul, Turkey, 9 - 14 November 2024. Moderated by Lars Steffen, Head of International Digital Infrastructure and Resilience at eco, the session featured insights from key ICANN stakeholders. The 8-page Readout summary is now available. date 2024/12/12 press
Policy & Law eco on the Implementation of Germany’s Digital Strategy Based on the final report published today by the German Digital Strategy Advisory Board, eco Managing Director Alexander Rabe gets to share his core insights. date 2024/12/10 press
Policy & Law Quick Freeze Instead of Data Retention: Internet Industry Association Calls for a Clear Stance on Protecting Fundamental Rights In Germany, numerous urgent digital policy issues are to be decided before the end of the legislative term. Among them is the revived debate about IP address storage. From the point of view of eco Association, this is an issue that must now definitely be resolved. date 2024/12/05 press
Security Cyber Resilience Act Comes into Force: Digital Products Under Scrutiny The EU’s Cyber Resilience Act sets mandatory baseline requirements for the security of connected products and places responsibility on manufacturers. date 2024/11/20 press
eco eco Survey Shows: Major Concerns in German Companies about Quantum Technology Quantum technology is in the process of making fundamental changes to traditional computing and offers opportunities that redefine our idea of efficiency and security. While traditional computers form the basis of today's digital infrastructure, quantum technology is opening up a whole new dimension: quantum computers utilise qubits that are capable of performing complex calculations in seconds that would take even today's supercomputers years to complete. date 2024/11/19 press
Policy & Law Together Against Sexualised Violence Online – What Professionals Need to Know On the occasion of the European Day for the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse, the German hotlines including FSM, eco and jugendschutz.net invite you to the online event “Together against Sexualised Violence Online – What Professionals Need to Know”. date 2024/11/15 press
Policy & Law eco on the Hearing of the German Data Governance Act: Clear Responsibilities and Practical Transposition Required The hearing for the German Data Governance Act (DGG) is taking place today, with Oliver Süme, Chair of the Board of eco – Association of the Internet Industry, participating as an invited expert. date 2024/11/13 press
Security eco Survey: Every Second German Secures Data Twice on the Internet In order to protect their data online, every second German uses at least one additional security measure beyond passwords. According to a Civey survey conducted on behalf of eco for the “World More Than a Password Day”, 49.2 per cent of German citizens use two-factor authentication. Prof. Norbert Pohlmann, Board Member for IT Security at eco Association, comments: “Protecting our identity and personal data should be a top priority for all Internet users.” date 2024/11/12 press
Policy & Law eco on the Collapse of the Traffic Light Coalition: Internet Industry Calls for a Clear Direction for Germany’s Digital Future Oliver Süme, Chair of the Board at eco – Association of the Internet Industry, comments on the collapse of Germany’s three-way “traffic light” coalition: “The collapse of the ‘traffic light’ coalition creates uncertainty at a time of global challenges and transatlantic realignment following the US election.... date 2024/11/07 press
Policy & Law Association of the Internet Industry Warns Against Double Regulation: Clear Responsibilities for Critical Infrastructures Protection Required For the eco – Association of the Internet Industry, today’s decision by the German federal government on the KRITIS Umbrella Act (KRITISDachG) is an important step towards further strengthening the protection of critical infrastructures in Germany. date 2024/11/06 press
Policy & Law NIS2 Hearing: eco Calls for Swift Implementation to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Germany Today, the German Bundestag’s Committee on Internal Affairs and Home Affairs is dealing with the outstanding issues regarding the implementation of the NIS2 Directive, whose deadline for national transposition already expired on October 17, 2024. eco Association is urging for a swift adoption of the law. date 2024/11/04 press
Datacenter Strong Infrastructures are the Key to Competitiveness AI and quantum computing require robust data centre infrastructure, stated eco Chair of the Board Oliver Süme at the start of the 2024 Digital Summit. date 2024/10/22 press
Policy & Law Quick Freeze Instead of Data Retention: eco Welcomes New Initiative by the Traffic Light Coalition The eco – Association of the Internet Industry welcomes the progress and the renewed attempt to find a solution that is sustainable under constitutional and European law. date 2024/10/18 press
Policy & Law eco on the Progress Report of the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) Klaus Landefeld, Chair of the Board of eco – Association of the Internet Industry, comments on the progress report on the Gigabit Strategy presented today by the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV): "With the amendment of the Telecommunications Act and the adoption of a Gigabit Strategy, policymakers... date 2024/10/14 press
iStock_mesh cube Datacenter Significance of Data Centres and Cloud Usage for Employment and Gross Value Added is Growing Significantly The use of AI will be crucial to Germany’s competitiveness and future viability of Germany’s economy in the coming years. New digital business models are opening up dynamic growth opportunities across all industries through productivity increases and innovations, according to a recent study by the Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft Consult GmbH on behalf of the eco-founded Alliance for the Strengthening of Digital Infrastructures in Germany. date 2024/10/11 press
Datacenter eco Alliance: Energy Efficiency Act Amendment Bill Must Finally Create Legal Certainty and Feasibility for Data Centre Operators The eco-founded Alliance for the Strengthening of Digital Infrastructures in Germany publishes a press statement regarding the hearing on the German Energy Efficiency Act Amendment Bill in the Committee for Climate Protection and Energy. date 2024/10/09 press
eco One Year Before the German Federal Elections: eco-Survey Shows Increasing Relevance of Online Content for Political Opinion Formation A recent eco survey shows that online news portals (59.8 per cent), TV programmes (56.2 per cent), and daily newspapers (43.2 per cent) are particularly popular among German voters for informing themselves about political topics in the run-up to the German federal election in September 2025. date 2024/10/02 press
Cloud Computing Study: “Between the Cloud and the Edge – Making Cloud Native Secure and Sustainable” The “EuroCloud Pulse Check 2024” was presented at this year’s EuroCloud Summit. The study shows that the full potential of cloud technology can only be realized if companies close the internal skills gap. date 2024/09/30 press
Policy & Law eco Association Survey One Year Before the German Federal Election: 86 Per Cent of Germans Are Dissatisfied with the Federal Government’s Digital Policy With just one year to go before the 2025 federal election, there is growing dissatisfaction in Germany with the digital policy of the German traffic light coalition government. After around three years of the coalition government, 86.2 per cent of respondents believe that the federal government is not advancing digital transformation sufficiently. date 2024/09/24 press
Policy & Law eco Complaints Office 2023: Success in the Fight against Illegal Online Content The Complaints Office of the eco - Association of the Internet Industry presented its report for the year 2023. With 17,493 actionable cases, the eco Complaints Office once again recorded a new peak of notified legal violations on the Internet last year. date 2024/09/19 press
Policy & Law Expansion of the Competencies of German Security Authorities: eco Calls for Precise Protective Measures and a Public Debate The German Bundestag is currently debating two draft laws that would grant extensive powers to the German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), the federal police and the German Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF). Klaus Landefeld comments: “(...) new competencies for security authorities must always be accompanied by effective protective measures. This is the only way to maintain society’s trust in modern technologies, especially AI.” date 2024/09/13 press
Policy & Law Strengthening European Digital Policy: eco – Association of the Internet Industry Calls for Clear Priorities from the New EU Commission Tomorrow, EU President Ursula von der Leyen is set to present her new European Commission. In anticipation of this, eco Association is calling for a stronger focus on digital policy and the expansion of Europe’s digital infrastructure date 2024/09/10 press
Policy & Law “EVERY REPORT COUNTS!” The JUUUPORT Awareness and Advisory Platform Encourages Young People to Report Illegal Content on the Internet Pornography, violence or depictions of hatred: children and young people can quickly encounter problematic content on the Internet. To protect children and young people, it is important that these contents are reported date 2024/09/09 press
Security eco Survey Shows: Companies Are Neglecting Measures to Recruit Cybersecurity Experts The competition for cybersecurity experts in the job market continues to intensify significantly. Nevertheless, almost half of companies have not yet taken any measures to recruit cybersecurity experts, according to a recent survey by eco – Association of the Internet Industry among business decision-makers. date 2024/08/27 press
eco eco Survey: Germans Hesitant to Use Digital Health Services A Civey survey commissioned by eco shows that, despite extensive digitalisation measures, digital health services are only used by a minority of Germans. eco Managing Director Alexander Rabe calls for action: “The German federal government must encourage a new mindset among the population and further catalyse progress so that everyone can benefit from the advantages of digital health services.” date 2024/08/20 press
