The voice of the European connectivity industry

Position Papers

Our 12-point plan to fix the Digital Networks Act

News

A decisive moment for Europe’s connectivity, new report shows policy choices can no longer wait

Connect Europe unveils its 2026 State of Digital Communications report, with research conducted by Analysys Mason.

News

New study outlines a dynamic, long-term approach to EU merger assessments

A suggested modernised framework can be a facilitator for growth and broader consumer benefits across many European sectors.

The latest from Connect Europe

All news

03 Jun, 2026

Connect Europe welcomes efforts to strengthen European cloud and AI leadership

Brussels, 3 June 2026 – Connect Europe welcomes the Commission’s objective of strengthening Europe’s digital infrastructure and technological sovereignty, while boosting trust in Europe’s digital ecosystem. While we will assess the specific proposals and provide our detailed feedback at a later stage, the overall direction appears to reflect the growing importance of cloud and AI infrastructure for Europe’s competitiveness and technological sovereignty.

01 Jun, 2026

Connect Europe releases legal opinion on fibre transition proposals

Europe needs to get to full fibre, and do it faster. This can be done by deregulating private investment and ensuring a market-driven transition. New top-down regulation and switch-off mandates will only worsen the overall investment climate for European telecoms.

21 May, 2026

Connecting Europe’s Future: A Telecom Agenda for the Irish Presidency

Joint Statement by Connect Europe and Telecommunications Industry Ireland.

30 Apr, 2026

Press Note on the draft EU Merger Guidelines

Brussels, 30 April 2026 – Connect Europe, the association representing Europe’s leading telecom operators, welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft EU Merger Guidelines following today’s publication.

24 Mar, 2026

Connect Europe strengthens policy team with two new appointments

Brussels, 24 March 2026 – Connect Europe is pleased to announce two new additions to its policy team, further reinforcing the association’s expertise across Europe’s fast-evolving digital policy landscape.

18 Feb, 2026

A decisive moment for Europe’s connectivity, new report shows policy choices can no longer wait

Connect Europe unveils its 2026 State of Digital Communications report, with research conducted by Analysys Mason.

Our 12-point plan to fix the Digital Networks Act

A decisive moment for Europe’s connectivity, new report shows policy choices can no longer wait

New study outlines a dynamic, long-term approach to EU merger assessments

The voice of the leading providers of connectivity networks and services in Europe

The latest from Connect Europe

Connect Europe welcomes efforts to strengthen European cloud and AI leadership

Connect Europe releases legal opinion on fibre transition proposals

Connecting Europe’s Future: A Telecom Agenda for the Irish Presidency

Press Note on the draft EU Merger Guidelines

Connect Europe strengthens policy team with two new appointments

A decisive moment for Europe’s connectivity, new report shows policy choices can no longer wait

Subscribe to our newsletter

Contact