EuroISPA General Meeting in Brussels: Strengthening Coordination in a Changing Digital Landscape

Brussels, March 16-17, 2026

EuroISPA’s first General Meeting of the year, on 16 and 17 March, brought members together in Brussels for two days of constructive exchanges at a defining moment for European digital policy. As the regulatory landscape continues to expand and evolve, the meeting provided a timely opportunity to align perspectives, reinforce cooperation, and turn shared challenges into collective priorities.

A shared reality: navigating complexity across Member States

The discussions opened with the usual tour de table of national developments, offering a comprehensive overview of how EU level initiatives are being implemented across Europe as well as any relevant national developments for EuroISPA members. Members highlighted ongoing work related to major legislative files such as the NIS2 Directive, the Data Act and the AI Act, alongside national trends on age verification, infrastructure deployment, copyright and data governance.

While these developments reflect the growing complexity of the policy environment, they also underline the increasing relevance of EuroISPA as a space for coordination. By comparing approaches and identifying common challenges, members are better equipped to anticipate risks, share solutions, and contribute more effectively to EU level discussions.

From feedback to direction: shaping EuroISPA’s priorities

This collective perspective was further reinforced through the presentation of the Membership Survey results. The discussion confirmed strong support for EuroISPA’s work, while also providing valuable guidance on how to further enhance its impact.

Rather than highlighting gaps, members approached this exercise as an opportunity to refine the association’s positioning, strengthen engagement, and sharpen its strategic focus, with a revamped set of different activities and deliverables for 2026.

Engaging constructively on key legislative developments

The General Meeting provided once again a moment of fruitful and direct exchanges with policymakers on two central files for the association.

The discussion on the Cybersecurity Act Review with Paul Diegel, Head of Office to Rapporteur MEP Markéta Gregorová, offered valuable insights into the direction of the file. While the negotiations have not yet begun with the Parliament and the Council, the exchange allowed members to better understand the legislative process, the content of the Cybersecurity Package and identify points of constructive engagement.

Similarly, the session on the Digital Networks Act, with Arantzazu Golderos and Andrew Tony Camilleri, Policy Officers at the European Commission, highlighted both the ambition and the complexity of strengthening Europe’s connectivity framework.  Members discussed with the European Commission important points for our common vision on the Digital Networks Act, such as the general authorisation regime, spectrum coordination, ensuring regulatory flexibility in copper switch-off, and investment conditions in infrastructure. These exchanges reflected EuroISPA’s commitment to strengthening digital infrastructure while safeguarding the principles that have made the internet a resilient and open platform.

Turning discussion into action: the role of EuroISPA’s Committees

Throughout the meeting, Committees translated these high-level discussions into concrete follow up work.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Committee continued  its evaluation of key files such as the Cybersecurity Act Review and the Digital Networks Act, while also addressing implementation aspects of the e Evidence framework and touching upon the upcoming Tech Sovereignty Package.

Furthermore, the Online Content Committee pursued its work on complex regulatory topics and ongoing focus points, including on child protection, piracy, and copyright.

Finally, the Data Economy Committee mainly focused on the ongoing developments on the Digital Omnibus on Data and Cyber, together with considerations on the broader data governance discussions and possible upcoming initiatives, identifying potential priorities for the rest of the year.

Looking ahead with a shared ambition

The second day of the meeting focused on governance and forward planning, with members approving the 2025 results and the 2026 budget, as well as discussing the work programme for the year ahead. Conversations on membership developments and outreach reflected a common ambition to further strengthen EuroISPA’s role within the European digital ecosystem.

Across all sessions, one message stood out clearly: in a rapidly evolving policy environment, coordination is a strength. By bringing together national expertise, engaging directly with policymakers, and structuring collective action, EuroISPA continues to position itself as a key voice for the Internet Service Providers (ISP) community in Europe.

This will continue to be EuroISPA’s mission throughout 2026.

A strong community moving forward

This first General Meeting of 2026 once again demonstrated the value of collaboration, open dialogue, and shared commitment. The diversity of perspectives within EuroISPA is an opportunity and a key asset in navigating complexity and shaping balanced policy outcomes, characterised by a high level of technical expertise present across all the membership.

A warm thank you to all members and speakers who contributed to these discussions. EuroISPA will now build on this momentum by deepening engagement with EU institutions on key legislative files, advancing committee work through targeted workshops and position papers, and strengthening coordination across members to ensure a consistent and impactful contribution to ongoing policy debates.