KRITIS

eco On The German Cabinet Approval of KRITIS Act: Act Swiftly, Avoid Duplication

Today, the German Federal Cabinet approved the draft bill for the German KRITIS Umbrella Act (KRITIS DG), paving the way for further parliamentary proceedings. ‘The KRITIS Umbrella Act is an important step towards greater resilience in Germany. However, it will only be effective if responsibilities are clearly defined and unnecessary duplication of work is avoided," Ulrich Plate comments.

date 2025/09/11

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Policy & Law

Federal Data Centre Strategy: eco Association Presents 5-Point Plan for a Future-Proof Data Centre Location

Data centres are a key growth driver for Germany as a business location. To enable Germany to realise the full potential of artificial intelligence and digital innovations, eco has formulated five key requirements for a data centre strategy of the German federal government.

date 2025/08/25

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Datacenter

Competitive Electricity Prices for Data Centres: eco Alliance Welcomes Initiative by Reiche, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy in Germany

Lower electricity costs for data centres mean more growth potential for the German economy – it’s basically a simple calculation. It is good that Reiche, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy in Germany, has recognised the potential of data centres for the German economy and brought it back onto the political agenda in the context of electricity price subsidies.

date 2025/07/08

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Datacenter

The Hessian Data Centre Strategy: A Blueprint for Germany

The Alliance for the Strengthening of Digital Infrastructures in Germany, an initiative founded within the eco Association by operators of digital infrastructure ecosystems, welcomes the data centre strategy announced today for the German federal state of Hesse and calls for a similar approach at the federal level to strengthen...

date 2025/07/04

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Datacenter

Appeal to the German Federal Government: Include Data Centres in Electricity Tax Reduction

After the leaders of the CDU/CSU and SPD postponed the reduction in electricity tax originally agreed in the coalition agreement, the Alliance for the Strengthening of Digital Infrastructures in Germany, founded under the umbrella of the eco Association, appealed to the German Federal Government:

date 2025/07/04

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Datacenter

Artificial Intelligence and Data Centres Go Hand in Hand

With AI Gigafactories, the EU aims to catch up in AI development. At least one of the planned super data centres is supposed to be built in Germany — according to the federal government's goal. eco supports this initiative but warns of a bureaucratic obstacle hurdle.  

date 2025/06/10

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Policy & Law

eco BXLtalk 2025 co-hosted by SAP AI vs. GDPR: How to ensure...

Join us in Brussels for the eco BXLtalk panel discussion co-hosted by SAP "AI vs. GDPR: How to ensure a futureproof GDPR enabling AI in the EU?" followed by a networking reception to strengthen relationships with key participants and decision makers in the room.

date 2025/06/04 placeBrussels

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Datacenter

Envisioning the Networks of the Future: Sector Coupling Needs Regulation with Vision

On Wednesday, 9 April 2025, the first AllianzTalk, a discussion series hosted by the Alliance for Digital Infrastructure, took place at the Telefónica BASECAMP in Berlin. At almost exactly the same time, the coalition agreement between the CDU, CSU and SPD was presented not far away in the Paul-Löbe building – one more...

date 2025/04/11

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Policy & Law

eco Association: Special Fund for Infrastructure is a Positive Contribution to the Digitalisation of Germany

eco – Association of the Internet Industry views the decision of the German political parties, CDU, CSU and SPD, as a positive contribution to the successful digitalisation of Germany. Oliver Süme, Chair of the eco Board, comments: ‘The future coalition partners must also address structural challenges.’

date 2025/03/05

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eco

5 questions for Christof Denk, LEW TelNet

In this interview, telecommunications expert Christof Denk from LEW TelNet talks about the future of digital networking, innovative technologies, and the challenges facing the telecommunications industry.

date 2024/12/17

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