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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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