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eco – Association of the Internet Industry Warns Against Digital Tax: Risk for Transformation and Competitiveness

In the current debate about possible counter-tariffs and economic policy measures, eco – Association of the Internet Industry warns of the negative consequences of a digital tax. Such a measure would not only affect international tech companies, but could also have a significant impact on the German and European digital economy.

date 2025/04/08

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eco Industry Pulse: IT Decision-Makers See the Extent of Regulation as the Biggest Obstacle to Digital Transformation in Germany

As the German coalition negotiations draw to a close, eco – Association of the Internet Industry is appealing to the future government parties to now set the right course for a strong and future-proof digital location in Germany.

date 2025/04/02

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Coalition Negotiations: Operators of Digital Infrastructures Demand a Clear Strategy and Budget for a Strong Digital Location Germany

The Alliance for the Strengthening of Digital Infrastructures in Germany welcomes the investments and calls for a significant portion of the planned special fund to flow into the digital infrastructure ecosystem and accelerate digital transformation.

date 2025/03/27

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eco on the Start of Coalition Negotiations: It’s Time to Take a Holistic Approach to Digitalisation!

On the occasion of today’s start of German coalition negotiations between CDU, CSU and SPD, eco Chair of the Board Oliver Süme calls for a consistent and comprehensive digital policy with a coherent overall concept that promotes economic innovations, ensures societal participation, and strengthens Germany’s digital sovereignty.

date 2025/03/14

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eco – Association of the Internet Industry Calls for Evaluation of European Laws Before the Introduction of New EU Security Measures

In view of the planned strategy on internal security, the eco Association warns the EU Commission against a hasty reform and calls for existing laws and regulations to be reviewed. Hasty measures can burden businesses and even curtail fundamental rights.

date 2025/03/13

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eco Association: Digitalisation at Risk of Being Neglected in the German Coalition Agreement – The Right Decisions Must Be Made Now!

eco Association sees a significant need for improvement in the upcoming coalition agreement based on the preliminary negotiation results of CDU, CSU and SPD.

date 2025/03/10

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A Digital Policy Fresh Start for Germany: eco – Association of the Internet Industry is Calling for an Independent Ministry of Digitalisation 2.0

The eco Association is calling on the future German federal government to establish an independent Ministry of Digitalisation. This ministry would be able to optimally coordinate a coherent digital strategy with a clear vision for a digital Germany by 2030. To this end, eco has outlined five digital policy priorities for the first 100 days of the new government.

date 2025/03/07

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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