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08 Jul, 2025

Report reveals the complexity of EU telecom rules, proposes positive simplification agenda

A new study reveals that the telecom customer journey in the EU is significantly impacted by 34 distinct regulatory obligations stemming from 9 sector-specific and 19 horizontal regulations.

05 Jun, 2025

Connect Europe supports competitiveness-driven policies as EU ministers meet to discuss resilient networks

Today, European telecommunications ministers meet for a Council meeting to discuss, among others, “Reliable and resilient connectivity”.

08 Apr, 2025

Joint Statement: Unleashing Europe’s Digital Potential Through Powerful Connectivity – A Call For Bold Action

As Denmark prepares to assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in July 2025, Europe stands at a defining moment in its digital future. The ability of our continent to compete, innovate, and lead globally will depend on the boldness of our collective action in digital policy.

12 Feb, 2025

GSMA-Connect Europe statement on the European Commission’s work programme

The GSMA and Connect Europe, the industry associations representing Europe's telecoms operators, welcome the publication of the European Commission’s work programme, in particular the commitment to enact crucial legislation in the form of the Digital Networks Act (DNA).

29 Jan, 2025

Connect Europe welcomes the EC’s Competitiveness Compass, calls for faster action on digital networks

Brussels, 29 January 2025 – Connect Europe, representing Europe’s leading connectivity providers, welcomes the European Commission’s Competitiveness Compass as an important step toward building a stronger, more competitive Europe.

28 Jan, 2025

EU tech sovereignty: new digital communications report underlines need to act now

Brussels, January 28, 2025 – Connect Europe unveiled today its 2025 State of Digital Communications report, with research conducted by global consulting firm Analysys Mason.

14 Jan, 2025

European Telecom CEOs meet with EVP Ribera to discuss the role of connectivity in enhancing competitiveness and sustainable growth

Brussels, 14 January 2025 – Today, Connect Europe gathered 8 executives from Europe’s leading connectivity providers for a meeting with Teresa Ribera, the European Commission’s Executive Vice-President for a Clean, Just, and Competitive Transition.