eco Association: German federal government must embed the system-relevance of data centres in energy crisis emergency plans
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eco – Association of the Internet Industry Calls for Swift Adoption of KRITIS Umbrella Act Following Power Outage in Berlin

The recent power outage in Berlin once again highlights how vulnerable our critical infrastructures are. The eco Association is therefore calling for the swift adoption of the Critical Infrastructures (KRITIS) Umbrella Act in order to finally create a cross-sector, practical legal framework for the physical protection of critical infrastructures.
date 2026/01/05
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The Internet Society – Building a Bigger, Stronger Internet
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Joint Statement by Business Representatives on the DSC Advisory Board: US Administration’s Actions Raise Serious Questions

Business representatives on the DSC Advisory Board, Susanne Dehmel (bitkom), Dirk Freytag (BVDW) and Alexander Rabe (eco), have issued a joint statement on the sanctions imposed by the US administration: “The US administration’s actions raise serious questions about its dealings with European institutions and applicable EU law. The Digital Services Act is applicable European law.
date 2025/12/24
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IT Skills Shortage: Companies Are Missing Out on AI Potential

The new eco Industry Pulse survey shows that, despite a shortage of skilled workers, IT companies are so far making little use of AI to bridge staffing shortages. At the same time, around 70 per cent of IT decision-makers in Germany believe that by 2030, AI will take over a large proportion of the tasks currently performed by IT departments. These and other findings come from a representative Civey survey conducted on behalf of eco among 500 industry specialists and managers.
date 2025/12/11
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First Smartphone for Christmas? eco – Association of the Internet Offers Tips for Parents on Safe Entry into Social Media
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First Smartphone for Christmas? eco Association Offers Tips for Parents on Safe Entry into Social Media

At Christmas, many children will receive their first smartphone – and with it, usually access to social networks. In light of the ongoing discussion about age limits for social media platforms, Alexandra Koch-Skiba, Head of the eco Complaints Office, gives five practical tips on how parents can effectively support their children when they start using social media.
date 2025/12/10
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eco Survey: Great Scepticism Towards the Use of AI in German Schools 1
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eco Survey: Majority of German Population Wants Age Restrictions for Social Media – But Considers Them Unworkable

Against the backdrop of the current debate on age limits for social media platforms, eco has commissioned a new survey: According to the survey, 82 per cent of Germans are in favour of an age limit for social media, but more than half of those surveyed doubt the practical feasibility of such a regulation. That’s why eco is calling for practicable, data protection-compliant and uniform solutions across Europe.
date 2025/12/09
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For a Strong Germany Stack: eco Association Calls for a Clear Line and Technological Openness

With the Germany Stack, the German Federal Ministry for Digital Transformation and Government Modernisation is creating the foundation for a central platform architecture. However, the Association of the Internet Industry sees a need for improvement: so far, all criteria lack clear definitions and a common frame of reference. For this reason, eco sets out fundamental requirements for a successful Germany Stack.
date 2025/12/08
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eco Association on the Status of the CSAM Regulation: EU Council Must Ensure Clear Renunciation of Search Obligation in Trilogue

In the course of the upcoming trilogue negotiations on the European CSAM Regulation, eco warns against the introduction of mandatory chat control. This is because suspicionless searches of private communications without cause is contrary to fundamental rights, is technically misguided and endangers everyone’s security. Alexandra Koch-Skiba, Head of the eco Complaints Office, reaffirms this assessment in a current statement.
date 2025/11/27
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