Position Papers

Connect Europe's position papers represent the views of its member companies on a wide range of technical, regulatory, and trade issues. These papers are directed at European Union decision-makers, national governments, and the general public.

Position papers are developed either internally by our working groups or, occasionally, in cooperation with third parties such as other industry associations at the European and national levels. This section also includes materials from our previous association, ETNO.

11 Jun, 2025

Position Paper - Omnibus on Sustainability Reporting

Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and European Taxonomy

By Xhoana Shehu

05 Jun, 2025

A Future-Proofed Telecom Workforce - Education and Skills for a Competitive Europe

Europe urgently needs to strengthen its telecom workforce through targeted education and skills development. Despite progress in digital upskilling, substantial gaps remain in areas such as AI, cybersecurity, and cloud computing, exacerbated by an aging workforce and fierce competition for ICT talent. Drawing from EU policy frameworks like the Digital Decade Targets and the Union of Skills strategy, our new position paper highlights best practices from telecom operators who are investing heavily in workforce reskilling. It concludes with concrete policy recommendations, advocating for public-private partnerships, increased EU funding, enhanced vocational training, and cross-border collaboration to ensure Europe’s competitiveness in the digital age.

By Fabiana Victoria Iovino

27 May, 2025

Joint industry letter to Executive Vice-President Ribera: 102 Guidelines on exclusionary abuses

Letter signed by AIM – European Brands Association, American Chamber of Commerce to the EU (AmCham EU), Connect Europe, GSM Association and MedTech Europe.

By Benedict William Gromann

26 May, 2025

Cyber Security Rating – a rising challenge for EU industries

As cybersecurity ratings become increasingly influential across industries, it is vital to ensure that they accurately reflect the cyber health of organisations and do not undermine EU businesses

By Paolo Grassia

07 May, 2025

Connect Europe - GSMA Response to the Taxonomy Delegated Acts Consultation

Connect Europe and GSMA welcome the consultation on the delegated act amending the taxonomy reporting and the delegated acts on climate and environmental taxonomy.

By Xhoana Shehu

31 Mar, 2025

Connect Europe Position on the Future of Internet Governance

Connect Europe shares its vision for Europe’s leadership in global internet governance, outlining five priorities to ensure a trusted, secure and stable digital environment for today and for future generations.

19 Feb, 2025

Input to own-initiative report on Europen Tech Sovereignty and digital infrastructure

Connect Europe shares its initial perspectives on European technological sovereignty and digital infrastructure as the ITRE EP Committee prepares to develop its own initiative report on these critical matters.

31 Jan, 2025

Input to the Call for Evidence on the Single Market Strategy for 2025

A truly integrated single market, as also mentioned by the Enrico Letta and Mario Draghi reports, is integral for European competitiveness in a globalised market economy.