At yesterday’s presentation of the BRG report, our DG Alessandro Gropelli made a pledge to reform #MergerReview at the same time as we work to complete the #EUSinglemarket: 💡 No two-step approach, geopolitical rivarly and tech change requires urgent reform.

Europe can turbocharge growth with merger rules that take the long view: Merger decisions shape innovation, investment & the ability to scale — delivering better quality, choice and long-term outcomes for consumers. For #connectivity, this is crucial. Read the new BRG report: buff.ly/7y4m1m5

The @europarl.europa.eu is already active on the #DigitalNetworksAct. Our DG @gropelli.bsky.social shared the sector’s top views at last week’s European Internet Forum´s event: 🚀 Strong support for DNA objectives + #spectrum measures: #5G for all, prepare for #6G

🎥 Our DG Alessandro Gropelli shares @connecteurope.org 's first reaction to the #DigitalNetworksAct: positive steps on #spectrum, but more ambition needed on incentives, simplification & a level playing field with big tech to strengthen Europe’s #digital competitiveness 👇 vimeo.com/1156956086?r...

Europe needs a more ambitious #DigitalNetworksAct on investment, simplification & the #EUSinglemarket. The European Commission draft recognises #connectivity for competitiveness and #techsovereignty, but the measures fall short of the Draghi & Letta proposals 👇 connecteurope.org/news/digital...

What does it take to keep Europe connected, competitive, and secure? In 2025 we focused our efforts on making Europe more connected and competitive, while advancing #EUdigital sovereignty and driving regulatory reforms. Read more about our work 👉 buff.ly/jWXSTBA

🏛️ As AI becomes the backbone of next-generation #connectivity, Europe must ensure its regulatory framework supports innovation, competitiveness and #digitalsovereignty. Connect Europe & the GSMA welcome the #DigitalOmnibus on AI rules as a first step ⬇️ bit.ly/4rXvXu3

Xhoana Shehu on who should provide access to #112: 📞 Europe’s 112 system works well, thanks to #fibre & #5G 🌄 Rural areas need better #connectivity, VHCN are essential 📡 New Generation 112 improves caller location - useful when callers cannot speak or do not know where they are

How can telecoms support the European Drone Defence Initiative to help keep citizens safe? By providing detection, interception, secure #5G connectivity, real-time airspace management and Drone-as-a-Service tools:

🎥 Dominique Leroy calls for the urgent reforms Europe needs to modernise its digital infrastructure & create a framework that truly supports investment. She also reflects on Deutsche Telekom's work to strengthen Europe’s #digitalsovereignty and expand access to emerging technologies ⬇️

The #CY206EU Presidency should strengthen Europe’s digital sovereignty, boost 5G & FTTH rollout, and deliver real simplification for a competitive, resilient EU. @ConnectEuropeX & the @CCCI_Cyprus call for a forward-looking regulatory framework:

Telcos have become the first line of defence in Europe’s security architecture: we cannot build credible defence capabilities on top of an economically strained, structurally fragmented telecom sector. Read Paolo Grassia's article in @politico.eu today.

European telcos are already helping keep our skies safe by: 📡Detection & RF monitoring 🔗5G/LTE & edge control 🛰️Airspace tools 🚁Drone-as-a-Service Connectivity is a key defence capability: we are ready to support Europe’s Drone Defence Initiative. bit.ly/4973fQs

🎥 Georgios Metzakis (CYTA) says Europe needs bold action on digital infrastructure and warns that incremental steps are no longer enough. He points to CYTA’s nationwide #fibre & #5G rollout and urges Europe not to fall behind. Watch the interview 👇

A Digital Fairness Act (DFA) should build up on the 2025-2030 Consumer Agenda, providers offering comparable digital services should face the same rules. Connect Europe & the GSMA call for horizontal, harmonised consumer protection across the EU:

This week, a @connecteurope.org delegation met Cypriot institutions, industry and researchers ahead of #CY2026EU: huge thanks to CYTA for the support. As Europe plans key digital reforms, our members stand ready to support a more competitive, connected Europe ⬇️

Europe’s digital rulebook is growing fast, but complexity could hold back innovation. Connect Europe & the GSMA call for a clearer, coherent #DigitalOmnibus that cuts red tape, aligns telecom & digital rules and empowers Europe’s tech competitiveness.

📲 Europe’s #telecom sector is entering a new era of M&A: as markets mature & scale becomes vital, strategic consolidation will define competitiveness, innovation & resilience. The latest Oliver Wyman analysis explores how telcos can prepare for this transformation 👇

🎙️ "Dramatically improving the investment environment for connectivity is critical for telecom operators to further boost security and resilience" says @gropelli.bsky.social. Read Copenhagen Economics' report on #telecoms contribution to security & resilience: buff.ly/ZpCFKMZ

Recent drone incursions across Europe show the need for stronger 🇪🇺 drone defence. The telecoms industry stands ready to support governments and EU institutions — providing detection, interception, connectivity & traffic management technologies to help keep citizens safe 👉

🎬 @telefonica-en.bsky.social's Chairman & CEO @marcmurtra.bsky.social calls for greater scale and investment in digital technologies to boost Europe’s global competitiveness. Watch the interview 🔽

♻️ Europe’s #telecom sector can drive the circular economy by cutting emissions, reducing e-waste & boosting supply chain resilience. Simpler, harmonised & innovation-friendly rules will help accelerate Europe’s #Digital and green transitions: bit.ly/491peIx

Europe is competing in a global tech race. With fragmented markets across the EU, we are falling behind China & the US. 📈 Telecoms need scale to secure investment, innovation & resilience, and that is why Connect Europe and the GSMA urge a forward-looking #EUMergerPolicy.

📲 Europe’s #telecom sector is entering a new era of M&A. As markets mature & scale becomes vital, strategic consolidation will define competitiveness, innovation & resilience. The latest @OliverWyman analysis explores how telcos can prepare for this transformation 👇

Recent drone incursions across Europe show the need for stronger 🇪🇺 drone defence. Telcos stand ready to support governments and EU institutions — providing detection, interception, connectivity & traffic management technologies to help keep citizens safe: bit.ly/4973fQs

A Digital Fairness Act (DFA) should build up on the 2025-2030 Consumer Agenda, providers offering comparable digital services should face the same rules. Connect Europe & the GSMA call for horizontal, harmonised consumer protection across the EU:

Stay informed on the latest EU tech and telecom policy, regulations, and events! Subscribe for free to our #ConnectNews newsletter and get all the key updates delivered straight to your inbox every Thursday. Sign up here 👇

How can digital & green innovation go hand in hand in #telecoms? The AST project explored Europe’s twin transition & produced tools, evidence & policy insights: bit.ly/4oJRLaa Missed the final conference? Watch all recordings here: vimeo.com/1130223851?s...

MEO´s CEO Ana Figueiredo calls for modern telecom rules that boost innovation, investment & digital sovereignty. She also warns that market fragmentation limits progress, and highlights MEO’s role in securing Portugal’s digitalised electoral registers 👇

#DigitalNetworksAct: big and small operators, established players and challengers, vendors and telcos — all united in one call for meaningful reform to restore Europe’s leadership in digital innovation. Read the joint letter to President Von der Leyen 👇

🎞️ Hear from the @connecteurope.org delegation at the #EuropeanParliament plenary 🇪🇺, as the @ec.europa.eu prepares key reforms to relaunch our tech sovereignty and competitiveness ⬇️

Europe’s #telecom networks are the invisible backbone of our economy, democracy & daily life. A new study by Copenhagen Economics for @connecteurope.org shows resilience is improving—but more investment is needed to face evolving #cybersecurity risks. Read it here 👉 bit.ly/ressecstudy

📹 What’s in @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu's #SOTEU speech for tech and #telecoms #singlemarketroadmap? Here are the highlights from our Director General Alessandro Gropelli @gropelli.bsky.social 👇

Europe’s technological sovereignty should be a top priority with a sustainable, resilient sovereign cloud and edge capacity. Take a look at our input to the call for evidence for the #Cloud and AI development Act:

Europeans need clear, balanced rules fit for today’s fast-moving digital world: the latest @arthurdlittle.bsky.social report for @connecteurope.org proposes action to: 👨⚖️ Simplify #telecom rules ▶️ Ensure a level playing field 🇪🇺 Move towards the #EUsinglemarket Take a look: buff.ly/XmLxWE8

After a refreshing summer break, we are back from holidays with exciting news and events and training opportunities on #DigitalEU, #Cybersecurity, #5GSC and much more. Discover all the highlights in the latest edition of our #ConnectNews newsletter. Subscribe for free: bit.ly/418BNMn

The #DigitalNetworksAct is a unique opportunity for Europe to regain #digital leadership by driving bold reforms, ensuring fair competition, modernising spectrum policy & strengthening EU-wide governance mechanisms. Our full response to the @ec.europa.eu Call for Evidence 👇

Telcos are shifting to network-as-a-service, with edge cloud & virtualisation as key battles. 🇪🇺 leads on network APIs & automation, but must move faster. 🎥 Alessandro Gropelli's message at #NexusLuxembourg: deregulate, scale, innovate ⬇️ www.linkedin.com/posts/connec...

🛰️ Europe's skies are getting crowded. As Low-Earth-Orbit satellites promise to close #connectivity gaps, questions arise on potential use-cases/partnerships, competition dynamic, and European sovereignty. Take a look at our new paper on LEO #Connectivity: bit.ly/4fatdnh

In a joint letter to President Von der Leyen and EVPs Ribera and Virkkunen, 20 #telecom CEOs support #telecom reform to strengthen EU competitiveness: bit.ly/46VhqH2 💸 Pro-investment rules and deregulation 📏 Scale 🥎 Level playing field 📡 Spectrum harmonisation 📚 Simplification 🇪🇺 Improved governance

Connect Europe & the GSMA welcome the #DataUnionStrategy to boost innovation & competitiveness. We call for: ⚖️Streamlined, harmonised data rules 📶Simplifying #telecom-specific privacy rules & bridging regulatory asymmetry 🤖Unlock more data for trustworthy #AI innovation Read: bit.ly/45gWmtq

#Telecom customers in 🇪🇺 face 34 different obligations, leading to confusion, inconsistent rights & limited access to innovative services like #5G. A new Arthur D. Little report for Connect Europe calls for simpler, harmonised regulation to improve the user experience. Read it: bit.ly/44TJAQg

We stand ready to support the EU institutions in ensuring that the #DigitalNetworksAct drives strategic investment in critical #connectivity technologies while promoting sustainability through energy-efficient & circular #telecom practices. 📲 Our response to the call for evidence: bit.ly/4eSCIaw

🇺🇦🇪🇺 We are proud to welcome UKRTelecom, Ukraine’s largest fixed broadband operator, as our 43rd member. Ukrtelecom will bring us invaluable expertise — from safeguarding #networks under crisis, to securing vital services and supporting the recovery of a resilient nation: bit.ly/3U8uwJt

Europe must reclaim its #digitalEU leadership on the global stage, and the #DigitalNetworksAct is the opportunity to do it. In our response to the @ec.europa.eu’s Call for Evidence, we urge bold reform to unlock investment and competitiveness ➡️ bit.ly/4eSCIaw 🧵We support 👇

A sustainable & resilient #sovereigncloud capacity is key to Europe’s global competitiveness. We must: 👍Incentivise investment & simplify regulation 🏦Use public procurement to boost 🇪🇺 cloud adoption 🎯Strengthendigital infrastructure deployment ⤴️Drive demand to scale innovation Read: bit.ly/4kuprGk

🇪🇺🇺🇦 European telecom operators renew the #roaming agreement with Ukrainian operators for the sixth time. This means: 🤝 Ongoing support to help 🇺🇦 refugees stay connected 📶 Affordable roaming across borders 📲 Lower rates for international calls Read: bit.ly/3ImGdcV

The current patchwork of telecom rules across the EU is making it harder to build a true single market: new report by Arthur D. Little for Connect Europe proposes action to: ✅Simplify telecom rules ✅Ensure a level playing field ✅ Move towards the #singlemarket Read the report: buff.ly/YW7nqO3

📊 84% of Europeans say digital tech & infrastructure are key for online public services and staying connected with loved ones, according to the latest #DigitalDecade Eurobarometer. Connectivity drives not just innovation—but inclusion & human connection. bit.ly/4lkJTKy

🇪🇺 EVP @hennavirkkunen.bsky.social, 🇩🇪 Minister Wildberger, IMCO Chair @annacavazzini.bsky.social, & @eppgroup.bsky.social Coordinator @aschwab.bsky.social will join the #FTConnectEurope Forum on 23 September, focusing on "Europe's Race for Digital Competitiveness." 👉 ftconnecteuropeforum.live.ft.com