“How to master Europe’s digital infrastructure needs?” – EuroISPA’s feedback to the European Commission’s White Paper

The European Commission’s White Paper “How to master Europe’s digital infrastructure needs?” analyses the multiple challenges Europe currently faces in the rollout of future connectivity networks. It presents possible scenarios going forward to address those challenges, attract investment, foster innovation, increase security and achieve a true Digital Single Market.

EuroISPA responded to the European Commission’s public consultation on the White Paper in the name of European Internet Services Providers (ISPs).

Here is a summary of our feedback:

• EuroISPA welcomes the fact that the Commission highlights the critical importance of ISPs for the future of the EU and draws some meaningful scenarios in order to promote connectivity and simplify and harmonise regulations, which is needed to overcome the challenges ahead.
• However, EuroISPA finds that many proposals require more clarification from the European Commission and need to take account of national specificities / efficient frameworks.
• EuroISPA also commends the willingness of the EC to address the sustainability and security of networks, which are essential to ensuring a resilient and sustainable Europe.