Position Paper on EU CSAM Regulation
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
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
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Quantum technology – Entering the Next Stage
Digital Business Models

Quantum technology – Entering the Next Stage

Quantum technology is no longer just a vision of the future, but will soon become a central driver of digital transformation.  eco founder and honorary president Harald Summa sums up the recent event ‘Quantum Technology - The Next Stage of the Digital Revolution’: "The presentations and contributions highlighted the amazing progress and enormous potential of the technology, but also made the existing challenges clear."
date 2024/12/13
News
eco Umfrage zeigt: Jede:r vierte Deutsche war schon einmal Opfer von illegalen Webseiten 2
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
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eco ICANN
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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
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