The Telecom & Digital Infrastructure Landscape: From Utility to Sovereignty
For several decades now, the European Union’s approach to telecommunications has been defined by a single word: competition. The EU’s priorities were breaking up national monopolies, lowering prices for the consumers, and ensuring that everyone can get an affordable DSL connection. One could argue that such a strategy worked. European consumers enjoy some of the […]
The Commission Unveils the New Cybersecurity Act
On 20 January, the European Commission unveiled a proposal for the new Cybersecurity Act, signaling a switch in how the Union views the digital component of its economy. While the original 2019 Cybersecurity Act was characterised by a focus on softer measures, including voluntary certification schemes and the institutional strengthening of European Agency for Cybersecurity, this revised version is a far more assertive legislative instrument. […]