A97: Promote the internationalisation of internet governance

Promote the internationalisation of internet governance and global cooperation to maintain the stability of the internet, on the basis of the multi-stakeholder model.

What is the problem? The internet can not be regulated on a national basis

Given the strategic importance of the internet, international cooperation is crucial. Internet is a formidable instrument for freedom of speech worldwide. For many of the policy issues in the Digital Agenda, progress can only be made on an international level:

  • Interoperability and standards recognised at world scale can help promote more rapid innovation by lowering the risks and costs of new technologies.
  • Addressing rising cyber security threats needs to take place in an international context.
  • The fast worldwide upgrade of internet to IPv6 is an important priority to avoid the slow-down of internet development and impact on economic growth.

Why is EU action necessary? International cooperation is essential to keep internet as a global infrastructure

  • Europe must continue to play a leading role in promoting an open and inclusive internet governance.
  • Promote European regulatory solutions based on equality of opportunity, transparent government and governance and markets that are open to competition.
  • Benchmark European progress in the Digital Agenda against the best international performance.

What will the European Commission do?

In 2011

  • Work on the internationalisation of Internet Governance, in particular the IANA functions.
  • Adopt a Communication containing the principles for Internet resilience and stability at the European and global level.
  • Carry out discussions on the governance of the Internet of Things (IoT)

Contact:

michael.niebel@ec.europa.eu


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