CEOs from leading companies have called for large content platforms to contribute to the cost of the European digital infrastructure that carries their services. The plea comes in an open letter from José María Álvarez-Pallete (Chairman and CEO, Telefónica), Tim Höttges (CEO, Deutsche Telekom), Nick Read (CEO, Vodafone), Stéphane Richard (Chairman and CEO, Orange) The letter reads,…
Access Now, together with Digital Security Lab Ukraine, has called on the international community to take swift action in support of civil society in Ukraine, as well as the broader public whose human rights are being undermined by cyberattacks on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure. Following the most recent cyberattacks targeting Ukraine’s essential public service infrastructure, and the ongoing…
After two days of meetings between EU and African leaders, the S&D Group in the European Parliament has reiterated the need for a new equal partnership that allows African countries to develop sustainable and decent jobs, investing in health and education. The Group says it remains at the forefront in the effort to strengthen democracy,…
In light of Russia’s mobilisation on the Ukrainian border and their threats to European security, the EPP Group leadership will visit Ukraine and Lithuania from the 20th to the 23rd of February. Manfred Weber MEP, Chairman of the EPP Group, who will lead the high-level delegation., said, “With our visit, we are showing our unconditional support…
