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European Chapters Meeting: Consolidation, Trust, and More on the Agenda
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14 June 2019
European Chapters Meeting: Consolidation, Trust, and More on the Agenda
The 2019 European Chapters Meeting took place from 9-10 May in Bucharest, Romania. (Watch the livestream here.) The two-day...
Internet Society Signs Open Letter Opposing GCHQ Ghost Proposal For Weakening Encrypted Communications
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30 May 2019
Internet Society Signs Open Letter Opposing GCHQ Ghost Proposal For Weakening Encrypted Communications
In late 2018, The British Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) published an essay on Lawfare outlining its principles for “exceptional”...
A Free and Open Course on Data Protection in the Post-GDPR World
Beyond the Net
7 February 2019
A Free and Open Course on Data Protection in the Post-GDPR World
Last year, we published “The Dawn of New Digital Rights for Finnish Citizens,” about the launch of the New...
Internet Society Advances IoT Security in France
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8 January 2019
Internet Society Advances IoT Security in France
Launches IoT Security Working Group and Reveals Results of Study “The French and Connected Objects” Founding members of the...
How the rural Greek village of Sarantaporo turned to community networks to provide much needed connectivity
In the News
3 January 2019
How the rural Greek village of Sarantaporo turned to community networks to provide much needed connectivity
Rising Voices
Helping Rural Libraries in Armenia to Embrace the Digital Age
Beyond the Net
18 December 2018
Helping Rural Libraries in Armenia to Embrace the Digital Age
Although there are a large number of rural libraries in Armenia, the majority of them do not have computers...
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European Regional Bureau Newsletter – 15 June – 21 June 2019
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5 July 2019
European Regional Bureau Newsletter – 15 June – 21 June 2019
Internet Access Global: German minister raises concerns about European companies access to the Chinese digital infrastructure market During a...
European Regional Bureau Newsletter – 8 June – 14 June 2019
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25 June 2019
European Regional Bureau Newsletter – 8 June – 14 June 2019
Internet Access EU: Ministers adopt conclusions on post-2020 digital policy On 7 June, the EU’s Council of Ministers adopted...
European Regional Bureau Newsletter – 1 June – 7 June 2019
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15 June 2019
European Regional Bureau Newsletter – 1 June – 7 June 2019
Internet Access EU: The next European Parliament takes shape Following the EU elections on May 24-26, the new Members...
European Regional Bureau Newsletter – 25 May – 31 May 2019
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6 June 2019
European Regional Bureau Newsletter – 25 May – 31 May 2019
Internet Access EU: Wifi4EU programme spreads across the map The WiFiEU programme, i.e. the voucher-based programme funded by the...
European Regional Bureau Newsletter – 18 May – 24 May 2019
Newsletters
30 May 2019
European Regional Bureau Newsletter – 18 May – 24 May 2019
Internet Access EU: SILKA Project – Getting the EU ready for the 5G revolution As part of its ongoing...
European Regional Bureau Newsletter – 11 May – 17 May 2019
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20 May 2019
European Regional Bureau Newsletter – 11 May – 17 May 2019
Internet Access Global: China pushes for ‘Internet sovereignty’ in WTO negotiations This week, China circulated a proposal on the...
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Promoting the open development, evolution, and use of the Internet for the benefit of all people throughout the world.
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Meeting Europe’s Connectivity Challenge
Community Networks must overcome serious regulatory, political and commercial hurdles.
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Tusheti Case Study
Tusheti, Georgia The Internet Society partnered with its Georgian Chapter and several Georgian Internet organisations to connect the remote...
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A policy framework for an open and trusted Internet
This policy framework provides an approach for addressing the complexities of building trust in an open environment such as...
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Tajikistan Internet Exchange Point Environment Assessment
Executive Summary Internet use in Tajikistan is below average for the region, partly contributing to the low levels of...
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A policy framework for enabling Internet access
This policy framework provides recommendations policymakers can use to flexibly create their own Internet-enabling environment.
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Kyrgyz Internet Environment Assessment
By Michael Kende, Maarit Palovirta, and Jane Coffin Executive Summary The Internet Society is pleased to present its first...
Europe team
Frédéric Donck
Regional Bureau Director, Europe
Nick Hyrka
Regional Community Engagement Manager, Europe
Ceren Ünal
Regional Policy Manager- Europe
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With 33 active Chapters in the region, the European Bureau hosts 25% of the global Internet Society Chapters. Our chapters from all parts of Europe, coming from diverse and multicultural backgrounds, support and contribute to our principles and mission through educational activities, community and public policy programs and events.