Toggle navigation eco Press Releases Press Releases Press Distribution List Press DownloadsPress TextPhotographsLogosStudiesAnnual ReportsPortfolio Press Policy & Law eco Association: Special Fund for Infrastructure is a Positive Contribution to the Digitalisation of Germany eco – Association of the Internet Industry views the decision of the German political parties, CDU, CSU and SPD, as a positive contribution to the successful digitalisation of Germany. Oliver Süme, Chair of the eco Board, comments: ‘The future coalition partners must also address structural challenges.’ date 2025/03/05 press Policy & Law eco – Association of the Internet Industry on the German Election Result: Resolute Advancement of Digital Policy Now Required On the occasion of yesterday's Germany's parliamentary elections, Oliver Süme, Chair of the Board at eco Association, is calling for clear structures and responsibilities for a Ministry of Digitalisation 2.0 in the new government. The upcoming legislative period must be guided by the motto: Less regulation – more innovation. date 2025/02/24 press Artificial Intelligence AI Action Summit: “Europe Needs an AI Innovation Agenda!” At the AI Action Summit 2025 in Paris, global stakeholders from business and politics gathered to discuss the future of artificial intelligence. eco Managing Director Andreas Weiss assesses Europe’s role in this dynamic, between innovation and regulation. date 2025/02/12 press Policy & Law Digital Policy Fresh Start After the Election: eco Calls for a Clear Digital Strategy and Legal Certainty The last German Bundestag session of the 20th legislative period has come to an end – and elections will take place in just over a week. eco points out that numerous regulatory initiative relevant to the Internet industry have not been completed, partly due to the collapse of the German traffic light coalition. The eco Association calls for the new government to address the necessary legal clarifications for businesses as quickly as possible after the election. date 2025/02/12 press Policy & Law eco – Association of the Internet Industry Engaged in Safer Internet Day: Over 25,000 Young People Participate Across Germany Media literacy is the key to a strong democracy. That’s why hundreds of institutions across Germany are participating in this year’s Safer Internet Day, on the topic of “No Likes for Lies!” date 2025/02/11 press Policy & Law eco Complaints Office Committed to a Safer Internet: "What to do when children and young people send nude images?" This year, the eco Complaints Office is once again taking part in Safer Internet Day. Together with experts from the LPS North Rhine-Westphalia and the Cologne police force, the Complaints Office is organising a seminar on the topic of nude images. date 2025/02/06 press Policy & Law Focus on Digital Policy: eco Association Assesses the Party Election Programmes in Advance of the 2025 German Federal Election In just around three weeks before the German Bundestag election, eco Association has analysed the election programmes of several parties from a digital policy perspective. The assessment by the Association highlights central topics such as the digitalisation of society and the economy, the expansion of digital infrastructures, and the handling of data and artificial intelligence. date 2025/02/04 press Security Change Your Password Day: 5 Tips from eco 1st February marks the annual Change Your Password Day – an important occasion to draw attention to the growing threat posed by insecure passwords and digital attacks. eco offers 5 tips. date 2025/01/31 press Policy & Law eco Association on the Entry into Force of the AI Act – National Legislation Must Unite Vision and Practice! From 2 February 2025, the AI Act will prohibit manipulation by AI, social scoring and remote biometric identification in real time – a decisive step for ethics and consumer protection. The EU is thus sending a clear signal in favour of a uniform legal framework based on ethics, diversity and data security. However, the... date 2025/01/31 press Policy & Law Association of the Internet Industry Warns Against Unconstitutional Surveillance: Union Calls for Massive Expansion of Security Powers eco sharply criticizes the extensive surveillance demands of the CDU/CSU. In response to today’s government statement by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, the Union is calling for aspects such as data retention. date 2025/01/29 press Policy & Law European Data Protection Day: Survey Shows Majority of Germans Find Online Data Protection Too Complicated In the digital age, data protection is more important than ever. However, a recent eco survey conducted among 2,500 German citizens in the European Data Protection Day shows that, in Germany, the majority of citizens (52.4%) consider data protection to be too complicated. date 2025/01/28 press Policy & Law Digital Germany 2030: Internet Policy Agenda from eco From the eco Association perspective, the political structures and frameworks for digitalisation in Germany are inadequate. In the Internet Policy Agenda, eco calls for a fundamental restructuring of digital policy decision-making processes and procedures. date 2025/01/23 press eco eco Association on the US AI Initiative ‘Stargate’: “Europe Must Strengthen Its Digital Infrastructures to Keep Up with Global AI Competition” The global race for dominance in artificial intelligence is in full swing, and Europe, along with Germany, must act decisively to remain competitive. A robust data centre infrastructure is crucial for Europe’s independence and strategic ability to act. date 2025/01/22 press Policy & Law eco on the Inauguration of Donald Trump eco Chair of the Board Oliver Süme's statement on the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump, on 20 January 2024. date 2025/01/17 press Security Launch of the Electronic Patient Record: 65% of Germans Feel Poorly Informed The launch of the German electronic patient record (ePA) is an important step toward further digitalisation of the healthcare system. Prof. Norbert Pohlmann, eco Board Member for IT Security, provides an assessment. date 2025/01/15 press Datacenter eco Alliance for the Strengthening of Digital Infrastructures in Germany: Data Centres are a Crucial Location Factor for Sustainable Urban Development – Including in Frankfurt Dr. Béla Waldhauser, Spokesperson for the eco Alliance for the Strengthening of Digital Infrastructures in Germany, advocates for the construction of data centres in Frankfurt and other metropolitan areas. According to the Alliance Spokesperson, digital technologies are the key to the sustainable transformation of cities and municipalities. date 2025/01/14 press Policy & Law eco Association Warns Against Reintroducing Data Retention In the ongoing debate surrounding the reintroduction of data retention, eco Association reinforces its criticism of the controversial measure. The indiscriminate mass storage of private IP addresses is unconstitutional and violates EU law. date 2025/01/07 press Security Cybersecurity Trends 2025 The cybersecurity landscape is undergoing a radical transformation. Technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing not only open up new opportunities, but also create new types of threats. Simultaneously, hybrid working models, the expansion of IoT ecosystems and the increasing networking of critical... date 2025/01/02 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
Policy & Law eco Association: Special Fund for Infrastructure is a Positive Contribution to the Digitalisation of Germany eco – Association of the Internet Industry views the decision of the German political parties, CDU, CSU and SPD, as a positive contribution to the successful digitalisation of Germany. Oliver Süme, Chair of the eco Board, comments: ‘The future coalition partners must also address structural challenges.’ date 2025/03/05 press
Policy & Law eco – Association of the Internet Industry on the German Election Result: Resolute Advancement of Digital Policy Now Required On the occasion of yesterday's Germany's parliamentary elections, Oliver Süme, Chair of the Board at eco Association, is calling for clear structures and responsibilities for a Ministry of Digitalisation 2.0 in the new government. The upcoming legislative period must be guided by the motto: Less regulation – more innovation. date 2025/02/24 press
Artificial Intelligence AI Action Summit: “Europe Needs an AI Innovation Agenda!” At the AI Action Summit 2025 in Paris, global stakeholders from business and politics gathered to discuss the future of artificial intelligence. eco Managing Director Andreas Weiss assesses Europe’s role in this dynamic, between innovation and regulation. date 2025/02/12 press
Policy & Law Digital Policy Fresh Start After the Election: eco Calls for a Clear Digital Strategy and Legal Certainty The last German Bundestag session of the 20th legislative period has come to an end – and elections will take place in just over a week. eco points out that numerous regulatory initiative relevant to the Internet industry have not been completed, partly due to the collapse of the German traffic light coalition. The eco Association calls for the new government to address the necessary legal clarifications for businesses as quickly as possible after the election. date 2025/02/12 press
Policy & Law eco – Association of the Internet Industry Engaged in Safer Internet Day: Over 25,000 Young People Participate Across Germany Media literacy is the key to a strong democracy. That’s why hundreds of institutions across Germany are participating in this year’s Safer Internet Day, on the topic of “No Likes for Lies!” date 2025/02/11 press
Policy & Law eco Complaints Office Committed to a Safer Internet: "What to do when children and young people send nude images?" This year, the eco Complaints Office is once again taking part in Safer Internet Day. Together with experts from the LPS North Rhine-Westphalia and the Cologne police force, the Complaints Office is organising a seminar on the topic of nude images. date 2025/02/06 press
Policy & Law Focus on Digital Policy: eco Association Assesses the Party Election Programmes in Advance of the 2025 German Federal Election In just around three weeks before the German Bundestag election, eco Association has analysed the election programmes of several parties from a digital policy perspective. The assessment by the Association highlights central topics such as the digitalisation of society and the economy, the expansion of digital infrastructures, and the handling of data and artificial intelligence. date 2025/02/04 press
Security Change Your Password Day: 5 Tips from eco 1st February marks the annual Change Your Password Day – an important occasion to draw attention to the growing threat posed by insecure passwords and digital attacks. eco offers 5 tips. date 2025/01/31 press
Policy & Law eco Association on the Entry into Force of the AI Act – National Legislation Must Unite Vision and Practice! From 2 February 2025, the AI Act will prohibit manipulation by AI, social scoring and remote biometric identification in real time – a decisive step for ethics and consumer protection. The EU is thus sending a clear signal in favour of a uniform legal framework based on ethics, diversity and data security. However, the... date 2025/01/31 press
Policy & Law Association of the Internet Industry Warns Against Unconstitutional Surveillance: Union Calls for Massive Expansion of Security Powers eco sharply criticizes the extensive surveillance demands of the CDU/CSU. In response to today’s government statement by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, the Union is calling for aspects such as data retention. date 2025/01/29 press
Policy & Law European Data Protection Day: Survey Shows Majority of Germans Find Online Data Protection Too Complicated In the digital age, data protection is more important than ever. However, a recent eco survey conducted among 2,500 German citizens in the European Data Protection Day shows that, in Germany, the majority of citizens (52.4%) consider data protection to be too complicated. date 2025/01/28 press
Policy & Law Digital Germany 2030: Internet Policy Agenda from eco From the eco Association perspective, the political structures and frameworks for digitalisation in Germany are inadequate. In the Internet Policy Agenda, eco calls for a fundamental restructuring of digital policy decision-making processes and procedures. date 2025/01/23 press
eco eco Association on the US AI Initiative ‘Stargate’: “Europe Must Strengthen Its Digital Infrastructures to Keep Up with Global AI Competition” The global race for dominance in artificial intelligence is in full swing, and Europe, along with Germany, must act decisively to remain competitive. A robust data centre infrastructure is crucial for Europe’s independence and strategic ability to act. date 2025/01/22 press
Policy & Law eco on the Inauguration of Donald Trump eco Chair of the Board Oliver Süme's statement on the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump, on 20 January 2024. date 2025/01/17 press
Security Launch of the Electronic Patient Record: 65% of Germans Feel Poorly Informed The launch of the German electronic patient record (ePA) is an important step toward further digitalisation of the healthcare system. Prof. Norbert Pohlmann, eco Board Member for IT Security, provides an assessment. date 2025/01/15 press
Datacenter eco Alliance for the Strengthening of Digital Infrastructures in Germany: Data Centres are a Crucial Location Factor for Sustainable Urban Development – Including in Frankfurt Dr. Béla Waldhauser, Spokesperson for the eco Alliance for the Strengthening of Digital Infrastructures in Germany, advocates for the construction of data centres in Frankfurt and other metropolitan areas. According to the Alliance Spokesperson, digital technologies are the key to the sustainable transformation of cities and municipalities. date 2025/01/14 press
Policy & Law eco Association Warns Against Reintroducing Data Retention In the ongoing debate surrounding the reintroduction of data retention, eco Association reinforces its criticism of the controversial measure. The indiscriminate mass storage of private IP addresses is unconstitutional and violates EU law. date 2025/01/07 press
Security Cybersecurity Trends 2025 The cybersecurity landscape is undergoing a radical transformation. Technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing not only open up new opportunities, but also create new types of threats. Simultaneously, hybrid working models, the expansion of IoT ecosystems and the increasing networking of critical... date 2025/01/02 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
