Law & Regulation

Contribution to BEREC`s Questions on zero-rating offers

The CJEU published three judgements on zero-rating offers in September 2020. With zero-rating offers, certain content and applications do not reduce a user’s general data volume. The applicable law is the European Telecoms Single Market Regulation, with Art. 3 of this regulation being of particular relevance.

date 2021/10/20

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Law & Regulation

Fit for 55: For the realization of the EU 2030 climate targets

By 2030, it is planned that the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions will have been reduced by 55 percent compared to 1990. In order to achieve this ambitious goal the EU Commission presented the “Fit for 55” package in July 2021.

date 2021/09/09

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Law & Regulation

On the Regulation on fair markets in the digital sector

In December 2020, the European Commission presented its proposal for a regulation on contestable and fair markets in the digital sector – the Digital Markets Act. The DMA is a framework to designate large and market-relevant online platforms, to implement measures to limit the market power of gatekeepers.

date 2021/09/08

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Law & Regulation

German Bundestag Election 2021

The German Bundestag election on 26 September 2021 is likely to represent a watershed in the political landscape. Chancellor Angela Merkel’s term in office will come to a close after 16 years. Over these years, political competition has changed significantly.

date 2021/09/02

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Law & Regulation

On the Regulation on a Single Market for Digital Services

Now that the discussions in the Council of the European Union and in the European Parliament have gained momentum, their focal points are becoming apparent. eco has taken this as an opportunity to prepare another position paper with focal points on the DSA.

date 2021/09/01

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Law & Regulation

German Cybersecurity Strategy

date 2021/08/20

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Law & Regulation

Internet Policy Agenda 2021

The Internet Policy Agenda published by eco formulates core requirements for a modern Internet policy: Its aim is to provide solutions to the challenges and questions associated with the interconnected world.

date 2021/08/19

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eco Complaints Office

Statement on combating hate speech

In June 2021, the Committee of Ministers to member States of the Council of Europe presented draft recommendations on combating hate speech. The appreciation to combat illegal content, e.g. hate speech online, has become more important in recent years - it appears that hate speech is increasing in the digital sphere.

date 2021/08/06

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Law & Regulation

Targeted Consultation on the 2030 Digital Compass

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the role and perception of digitalisation in our societies and economies, and accelerated its pace. Digital technologies are now imperative for working, learning, entertaining, socialising, shopping and accessing everything from health services to culture.

date 2021/08/05

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Artificial Intelligence

Position Paper on the Artificial Intelligence Act

Artificial intelligence is at the helm of modern digital politics. The rapid developments in this technology are producing significant advances in different fields of other technology and society. In recent years, the use of artificial intelligence has seen a pronounced uptake by businesses and governments alike.

date 2021/08/05

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