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2021 Gaia-X Summit: Europe Makes the Difference

Democratising national data marketplaces that make everyone winners, not just individuals – one of the focal points at the Gaia-X Summit 2021 was the difference Gaia-X is making with its foundation of European values and standards. Andreas Weiss (eco) presented the results of his work under the congress motto “Here to deliver”.

date 2021/11/23

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Impetus for Secure and Sustainable Digitalisation in the Coalition Negotiations

In the final phase of the coalition negotiations for the deal between the SPD, Bündnis 90/The Greens and the FDP, eco would like to take this opportunity to point out a number of keystones with which the coalition partners can now set the course for Internet and digital policy in Germany.

date 2021/11/23

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date 2021/11/22

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eco Welcomes the German “3G” Workplace Rule

eco welcomes the Bundestag's so-called 3G rule for companies in the German workplace, which  allows only those who have been fully vaccinated, tested or who have recovered from an infection to enter the workplace. The health and safety of employees always comes first, emphasizes Managing Director Alexander Rabe in his statement.

date 2021/11/18

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Data Retention Unlawful: eco Welcomes Opinion of ECJ Advocate General

German data retention regulations are not compatible with EU law. This is the Opinion presented by the Advocate General in the proceedings BRD/SpaceNet AG, C-793/19.  eco Chair of the Board Oliver Süme has the following to say: “For eco and SpaceNet, the Advocate General’s Opinion is an unequivocal confirmation of our stand against data retention."

date 2021/11/18

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On the proposal for the reform the Renewable Energy Directive

With the European Green Deal, the European Commission presented an ambitious growth and transformation strategy for a climate neutral Europe by 2050. In response to this landmark decision, the European Parliament and the European Council have committed to realigning the European climate targets for 2030.

date 2021/11/18

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Position Paper on the reform of the Energy Efficiency Directive

With the European Green Deal, the European Commission presented an ambitious growth and transformation strategy in December 2019, which is intended to bring about climate neutrality for Europe by 2050.

date 2021/11/18

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Joint Letter to EU Commission: eco Supports Digital Responsibility Goals

Leading companies, foundations and organisations have  joined forces  to commit to seven Digital Responsibility Goals (DRGs) and trust-based and sustainable development in a joint letter to the European Commission.

date 2021/11/17

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Smart Villages – Wasn’t That the Promise of the Internet?

At the 26th Broadband Forum of the German ict + medienakademie on 10.11.21 in Cologne’s MediaPark, the question was explored as to why Germany is finding it so difficult to tap the potential for growth and prosperity that lies in the “Smart Rural Areas”.

date 2021/11/16

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Position Paper on the Data Governance Act

In November 2020, the European Commission presented its proposal for the European Data Governance Act, which is set out to regulate the provision of (non-personal) data for different purposes.

date 2021/11/16

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