Digital Policy Annual Outlook 2021: Sustainable Digitalisation Can Only Succeed With Sustainable Digital Policy
Policy & Law

eco Association on the Structure of the New Ministry of Digitalisation

Oliver SĂĽme, Chair of the Board of eco, comments on the planned structure of the new Ministry of Digitalisation as outlined in the recently published organisational decree by the German federal government. SĂĽme calls on the new federal government to quickly provide greater clarity regarding the subordinate agencies of this ministry and to consider data protection and data usage as interconnected issues.
date 2025/05/08
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Oliver SĂĽme
Policy & Law

eco Association Congratulates the New German Federal Government – Swift Implementation of Digital Policy Projects Now Required

eco congratulates the new German federal government under Chancellor Friedrich Merz and welcomes the establishment of an independent Ministry of Digitalisation. However, what counts now is implementation: the first 100 days must deliver concrete progress. The eco Association identifies key areas for action and calls for cross-departmental action with priority on digitalisation.
date 2025/05/07
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Neuer KG-Leiter IoT: Dr. Michael Opitz
Interview: New Leader of the eco IoT Competence Group Dr Michael Opitz "Now it's about making the IoT accessible to everyone."
IoT

Interview: New Leader of the eco IoT Competence Group Dr Michael Opitz "Now it's about making the IoT accessible to everyone."

eco is delighted to welcome Dr Michael Opitz as the new Leader of the eco IoT Competence Group. He heads the TIME (Telecommunications, Information Technology, Media & Electronics) industry group in Germany and Switzerland at the strategy consultancy Arthur D. Little. In this interview, he reveals how he intends to drive the industry forward together with Leader of the eco IoT Competence Group Giovanni Coppa.
date 2025/05/02
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