As central economies in the EU, Germany and Italy bear a special responsibility to shape this course together – because competitiveness, technological strength and digital sovereignty can only be achieved through European solidarity.

Unfortunately, eco believes that the present draft of the DNA does not achieve the previously formulated goals. Instead of tangible improvements to competitiveness and investment conditions in Europe, it contains only more new rules and obligations.

eco welcomes the planned strengthening of ENISA and faster certification procedures in the revised Cybersecurity Act, but warns that bureaucracy must be avoided, international standards must be maintained, and investment security for companies must be guaranteed.

The Alliance for the Strengthening of Digital Infrastructures in Germany, founded under the umbrella of eco, will continue to be represented on the Board of the Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact (CNDCP) in 2026 and 2027.