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CCIA Europe

CCIA Europe is an international non-profit representing computer, communications and internet companies in EU policy making.

Lobbying Activity

Meeting with Nicolo Brignoli (Cabinet of Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis)

16 Jan 2026 · Simplification: Environmental omnibus

CCIA Europe urges tech-neutrality and regulatory simplification for digital goals

22 Dec 2025
Topic — Review of the EU's 2030 targets for digital infrastructure and business transformation.
Message — The group wants the EU to formally include satellite technology in connectivity targets and simplify digital regulations. They also oppose extending traditional telecommunications rules to cloud providers and messaging services.123
Why — This would reduce deployment costs and prevent new, costly compliance requirements for tech firms.45
Impact — Traditional telecom operators lose if competitors remain exempt from strict infrastructure and service rules.6
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CCIA Europe urges EU to protect media's country-of-origin principle

11 Dec 2025
Topic — Evaluation and update of European rules governing audiovisual media and video-sharing platforms.
Message — CCIA Europe recommends a targeted review focusing on maintaining the country-of-origin principle and avoiding regulatory fragmentation. The Commission should clarify the interplay with the Digital Services Act to reduce overlap and enhance legal certainty.12
Why — Uniform rules and the country-of-origin principle reduce legal uncertainty and technical burdens for cross-border services.3
Impact — Member States lose the power to impose specific national rules on content and minor protection.4
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Meeting with Felicia Stoica (Head of Unit Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)

1 Dec 2025 · NLF Revision

Meeting with Ewa Malz (Head of Unit Environment)

20 Nov 2025 · omnibus

CCIA Europe urges Commission to simplify foreign subsidy notification rules

18 Nov 2025
Topic — The Commission is reviewing the implementation and complexity of rules on foreign subsidies.
Message — CCIA Europe requests narrowing the definition of contributions and raising notification thresholds. They also advocate for simplified procedures for frequent bidders.12
Why — This would lower compliance costs and reduce administrative delays for tech firms.3
Impact — EU oversight would be restricted, potentially overlooking smaller instances of market distortion.4
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CCIA Europe Urges Targeted Reform of EU Postal Rules

13 Nov 2025
Topic — The Commission is reforming postal regulations through a new Delivery Act.
Message — CCIA Europe opposes expanding the scope of the Delivery Act to non-postal businesses. They advocate for a targeted reform that only affects traditional postal services.12
Why — This approach prevents regulatory overlaps and protects tech firms from costs.3
Impact — National postal incumbents lose a potential funding source for universal service obligations.4
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Response to EU Space Law: Union law for safe, secure and sustainable space activities

6 Nov 2025

CCIA Europe and CCIAs Space & Spectrum Policy Center welcome the opportunity to provide feedback on the European Commissions Space Act (EUSA). We applaud the Commissions vision to support a safe, sustainable, and resilient space economy, and see the EUSA as a possible right step in that direction. Please find the Association's comments attached.
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CCIA Europe calls for harmonized EU market for circularity

6 Nov 2025
Topic — Legislative proposal aiming to enhance EU economic security through circular production models.
Message — The association demands a single EU market for waste with harmonized criteria. They urge a two-year delay for new obligations to allow for simplification. They recommend replacing physical leaflets with digital delivery of product information.123
Why — Harmonized rules will reduce administrative burdens and legal risks for tech companies.4
Impact — Consumers and manufacturers would face higher costs from the proposed e-waste tax.56
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CCIA Europe calls for regulatory freeze on energy sector AI

29 Oct 2025
Topic — The Commission is consulting on a roadmap for digitalising the EU energy sector.
Message — CCIA Europe calls for a moratorium on new regulations until existing laws are implemented. They advocate for simplified data center permitting via one-stop shops to speed deployment. They also reject mandatory performance standards that could stifle technological innovation.1234
Why — Fewer regulations and faster permitting would lower costs and speed up infrastructure expansion.5
Impact — Environmental advocates lose the ability to enforce mandatory energy efficiency and sustainability targets.6
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CCIA Europe urges EU to enforce existing digital rules

24 Oct 2025
Topic — EU consultation on tackling unfair digital practices like dark patterns and addictive design.
Message — The association requests that the Commission prioritises strengthening enforcement and harmonising current initiatives over adding new layers of rules. They argue that existing legislation like the Digital Services Act already provides a comprehensive legal framework for consumer protection.12
Why — The tech industry avoids new compliance burdens and maintains the legal certainty of current frameworks.34
Impact — Consumer groups lose stricter, specific legislative bans on manipulative design and addictive digital features.56
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CCIA Europe demands overhaul of overlapping EU digital regulations

14 Oct 2025
Topic — This consultation gathers feedback on simplifying EU digital laws to reduce business burdens.
Message — The association requests delaying AI Act implementation until technical standards are ready and creating unified reporting systems. They also propose repealing specific cookie consent rules to eliminate regulatory fragmentation and operational costs.123
Why — Reducing these rules would decrease legal uncertainty and lower high administrative compliance costs.4
Impact — Privacy advocates lose specific protections if cookie consent requirements are entirely repealed.5
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Response to Revision of EU antitrust procedural rules

2 Oct 2025

The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe) welcomes the opportunity to submit comments in response to the European Commissions (Commission) Public Consultation regarding the procedural framework for the implementation of Regulation 1/2003 and Regulation 773/2004 (together the Regulations) released for public comment on July 10, 2025. Please find our comments enclosed.
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Meeting with Pablo Arias Echeverría (Member of the European Parliament)

25 Sept 2025 · Position of the tech company sector, particularly regarding the protection of minors, consumer protection, and the upcoming Digital Fairness Act

CCIA Europe urges Commission to fix Digital Markets Act flaws

23 Sept 2025
Topic — The European Commission is reviewing how the Digital Markets Act contributes to fair markets.
Message — The group asks the Commission to fix current problems and stop new rules for artificial intelligence. They also want better legal protections and clearer instructions for following the law.123
Why — These changes would reduce technical investment costs and provide companies with stronger legal protections.4
Impact — Competitors lose market access if data portability and interoperability rules are significantly weakened.5
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Meeting with Francesco Zoia Bolzonello (Cabinet of Commissioner Hadja Lahbib)

11 Sept 2025 · European Accessibility Act and its implementation

Response to Revision of the 'New Legislative Framework'

2 Sept 2025

The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe) welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the European Commissions call for evidence on the revision of the New Legislative Framework (NLF). CCIA Europe recognises that the NLF has been central to the success of the EU Single Market, providing a stable foundation for product regulations and supporting the free movement of goods across the EU. While the core principles of the NLF remain fit for purpose, targeted updates could further drive both economic growth and sustainability. Accordingly, CCIA Europe supports the third scenario (Legislative options) set out in the call for evidence. The attachmented paper paper further details CCIA Europe's position on the topics raised in the call for evidence.
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CCIA Europe urges better enforcement over new consumer laws

29 Aug 2025
Topic — The European Commission is setting consumer policy priorities and actions for 2025-2030.
Message — Prioritize enforcement of existing digital laws instead of creating new legislative layers. Strengthen regulatory coordination to avoid a confusing patchwork of national rules. Modernize consumer information requirements by making digital formats the standard for product disclosures.1234
Why — This approach would lower administrative burdens and provide much-needed legal certainty for businesses.5
Impact — Small businesses and startups risk being overwhelmed by conflicting obligations and regulatory overlap.6
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Meeting with Paulius Saudargas (Member of the European Parliament)

15 Jul 2025 · EU Space act

Meeting with Mattias Levin (Acting Head of Unit Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union)

15 Jul 2025 · Data sharing/FIDA

CCIA Europe Rejects Network Fees in Digital Networks Act

10 Jul 2025
Topic — Consultation on boosting digital infrastructure through the proposed Digital Networks Act.
Message — CCIA Europe opposes network fees and the regulation of IP interconnection. They also reject extending telecom rules to cloud service providers.12
Why — This prevents increased operational costs and maintains commercial flexibility for tech firms.3
Impact — Mandated fees would harm small businesses and hinder European digital innovation.45
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CCIA Urges Streamlined Rules to Boost European Cloud Capacity

3 Jul 2025
Topic — The Commission's proposal aims to triple EU data processing and AI capacity.
Message — They recommend streamlining data centre permitting and fast-tracking procedures to reduce delays. They urge the Commission to avoid duplicative regulations and discrimination against non-EU providers. They support expanding compute capacity through provider-agnostic solutions and technical safeguards.123
Why — Tech companies would benefit from lower compliance costs and faster infrastructure deployment.4
Impact — Domestic technology firms lose the competitive advantage of state-backed preferential treatment.5
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CCIA Europe urges simpler rules for reporting unsold products

26 Jun 2025
Topic — EU initiative setting rules for companies disclosing information on discarded consumer products.
Message — CCIA Europe recommends using product-type estimates as the standard reporting practice. They also propose a transitional period to provide legal certainty for businesses.12
Why — This would reduce technical compliance costs and prevent redundant reporting across different EU regulations.34
Impact — Regulators lose the granular data needed to monitor waste levels across different industrial sectors.5
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CCIA Europe urges technical focus for EU cybersecurity certification

20 Jun 2025
Topic — The European Commission is reviewing the Cybersecurity Act to improve the certification framework.
Message — The organization requests a transparent certification process focusing on technical security instead of political goals. They also suggest strengthening ENISA’s independent role and streamlining conflicting regulatory reporting requirements.123
Why — This would prevent non-European firms from being excluded by costly and restrictive sovereignty rules.4
Impact — Domestic groups seeking protectionist measures lose the ability to restrict foreign market access.5
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Meeting with Silke Dalton (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen)

18 Jun 2025 · Simplification Initiatives

CCIA Europe urges delay of AI Act implementation

4 Jun 2025
Topic — The European Commission is seeking feedback on its strategy for adopting artificial intelligence.
Message — The association requests a delay for AI Act rules because essential technical standards are currently missing. They also advocate for simplifying digital regulations and aligning them with international norms.12
Why — This postponement would allow tech companies to avoid penalties while awaiting clear compliance instructions.34
Impact — Privacy advocates lose protections if systems like emotion recognition are removed from high-risk categories.5
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Response to European Democracy Shield

26 May 2025

Please find attached the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe)'s contribution to the call for evidence on the European Democracy Shield.
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Meeting with Manuel Mateo Goyet (Acting Head of Unit Communications Networks, Content and Technology)

13 May 2025 · DG CONNECT E2 policy initiatives in the Cloud and AI Development Act and the standards repository for the interoperability of data processing services under the Data Act

Response to A Culture Compass for Europe

12 May 2025

Please find attached the Computer & Communications Industry Association's (CCIA Europe) feedback on the Culture Compass.
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Meeting with Axel Voss (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur) and Google and

6 May 2025 · Copyright and generative AI

Meeting with Elisabeth Grossmann (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

29 Apr 2025 · informal exchange

Meeting with Antti Timonen (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen), Werner Stengg (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen)

4 Apr 2025 · EU Digital Policy

Meeting with Marco Giorello (Head of Unit Communications Networks, Content and Technology) and Bureau Européen des Unions de Consommateurs and

19 Mar 2025 · Code of Conduct on Online Advertising – Workshop 4

Meeting with Egelyn Braun (Cabinet of Commissioner Michael McGrath), Maria Zafra Saura (Cabinet of Commissioner Michael McGrath) and

18 Mar 2025 · Forthcoming Digital Fairness Act, protection of minors, data protection, simplification

Meeting with Alice Guedel (Cabinet of Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque)

13 Mar 2025 · CCIA presented their company and shared views on PSR and FIDA

Meeting with Hanna Anttilainen (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné) and Google and

13 Mar 2025 · Various topics related to the digital policy framework

Meeting with Marco Giorello (Head of Unit Communications Networks, Content and Technology) and Apple Inc. and

13 Mar 2025 · Code of Conduct on Online Advertising – Workshop 3

Meeting with Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz (Member of the European Parliament)

12 Mar 2025 · E-commerce

Meeting with Dārta Tentere (Cabinet of Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič) and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited and its various subsidiaries and

11 Mar 2025 · Global trade developments

Meeting with Marco Giorello (Head of Unit Communications Networks, Content and Technology) and EuroCommerce and

6 Mar 2025 · Code of Conduct on Online Advertising – Workshop 2

Meeting with Marco Giorello (Head of Unit Communications Networks, Content and Technology) and EuroCommerce and

4 Mar 2025 · Code of Conduct on Online Advertising – Workshop 1

Meeting with Andrea Wechsler (Member of the European Parliament)

19 Feb 2025 · EU Industry policy

Meeting with David Cormand (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

13 Feb 2025 · New legislative framework

Meeting with Rita Wezenbeek (Director Communications Networks, Content and Technology) and

11 Feb 2025 · Opening Session: DSA roundtable discussions on online advertising (Article 46 DSA)

Meeting with Emmanuelle Du Chalard (Head of Unit Communications Networks, Content and Technology)

3 Feb 2025 · Exchange of views on the implementation of the copyright-related provisions of the AI Act.

CCIA Europe urges EU to streamline rules for digital growth

29 Jan 2025
Topic — The consultation gathers feedback on the upcoming Single Market Strategy for 2025.
Message — CCIA Europe calls for the elimination of redundant regulations and the prevention of conflicting legal requirements across digital frameworks. They recommend strengthening the Regulatory Scrutiny Board to veto incoherent rules and prioritizing evidence-based policymaking.12
Why — A streamlined regulatory landscape would lower compliance costs and encourage bolder business investments.34
Impact — Consumer groups could lose potential protections if new legislation like the Digital Fairness Act is blocked.5
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Meeting with Svenja Hahn (Member of the European Parliament) and BUSINESSEUROPE and

29 Jan 2025 · Renew Europe Stakeholder Roundtable: “Elevator Pitch for Better Single Market Rules”

Meeting with Anna Herold (Head of Unit Communications Networks, Content and Technology) and Google and

20 Jan 2025 · Exchange of views in the context of preparatory work on draft guidelines on Article 18(1) European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) to be issued by the European Commission under Article 18(9) of the EMFA.

CCIA Europe demands stricter vetting for DSA researcher data access

9 Dec 2024
Topic — Consultation on technical rules for vetted researcher access to online platform data.
Message — The association requests a harmonized vetting process where platforms can review and comment on researcher applications. They demand stricter security requirements and clear liability for data misuse or unauthorized use.123
Why — These changes would allow platforms to better protect proprietary trade secrets and sensitive information.45
Impact — Researchers from outside the EU would lose the ability to access platform data.6
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Meeting with Alexandra Geese (Member of the European Parliament)

2 Dec 2024 · Digital policies, competition

Meeting with Dóra Dávid (Member of the European Parliament)

2 Dec 2024 · Introductory meeting, telecoms regulation

Meeting with Dóra Dávid (Member of the European Parliament) and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited and its various subsidiaries and Apple Inc.

27 Nov 2024 · Child protection online

Meeting with Giorgio Gori (Member of the European Parliament)

18 Nov 2024 · Exchange of views on upcoming legislation

CCIA Europe urges higher voting thresholds for AI expert panel

15 Nov 2024
Topic — This consultation establishes rules for the scientific panel advising on AI Act enforcement.
Message — The association requests higher voting thresholds for alerts to ensure "strong scientific consensus." They want the AI Office to manage security and include more international experts.123
Why — This would protect AI providers from "undue administrative burden" caused by frequent information requests.4
Impact — Regulators would lose the ability to issue alerts based on a minority of expert votes.5
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Meeting with Svenja Hahn (Member of the European Parliament)

17 Oct 2024 · IMCO working program, Digital Fairness Act

Meeting with Gheorghe Piperea (Member of the European Parliament)

9 Oct 2024 · DSA, AI Act and their impact on liberal professions

Meeting with Pierfrancesco Maran (Member of the European Parliament) and FEDERAZIONE INDUSTRIA MUSICALE ITALIANA

8 Oct 2024 · Priorities new legislature

Meeting with Jeannette Baljeu (Member of the European Parliament)

8 Oct 2024 · Fitness Check Report, consumer protection

CCIA Europe calls for flexible, harmonised minor protection guidelines

27 Sept 2024
Topic — The consultation seeks input on guidelines for protecting minors under the Digital Services Act.
Message — The association requests harmonised rules across the EU to provide legal certainty for businesses. They advocate for a flexible, risk-based approach where safety measures depend on the nature of the service. Finally, they urge the Commission to avoid duplicative child impact assessments that increase regulatory burdens.123
Why — Streamlined rules would reduce compliance costs and prevent conflicting national requirements for digital platforms.45
Impact — EU Member States lose the power to implement stricter national laws for protecting minors.6
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Meeting with Bruno Gonçalves (Member of the European Parliament) and European Digital Rights and

9 Sept 2024 · ITRE policies

CCIA Europe Warns Against Extending Telecom Rules to Cloud Services

26 Jun 2024
Topic — European Commission consultation on scenarios to address digital infrastructure and connectivity needs.
Message — CCIA Europe urges the Commission to avoid extending telecom regulations to cloud providers. They advocate for technology-neutral solutions and request no new network fees.12
Why — Maintaining current regulations avoids significant new compliance costs and operational complexities for members.3
Impact — Traditional telecom operators would lose the ability to charge tech companies additional network fees.4
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Meeting with Lucie Rousselle (Cabinet of Commissioner Didier Reynders)

28 Feb 2024 · Meeting with CCIA to hear their concerns about the ongoing discussions in the EP concerning the introduction of discriminatory requirements in the proposed Payment Services Regulation (PSR) and the proposed regulation on financial data access (FiDA)

CCIA Europe Calls for Urgent Extension of Child Safety Rules

8 Feb 2024
Topic — The consultation focuses on extending temporary rules for detecting child sexual abuse.
Message — CCIA Europe requests a swift two-year extension of the current child safety rules. This allows companies to continue scanning for and removing illegal material with legal certainty.12
Why — The extension provides tech companies with the legal certainty needed to continue monitoring.3
Impact — Children lose protection if a regulatory gap stops companies from scanning for abuse.4
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CCIA Europe Urges Improved GDPR Harmonisation and Data Flows

7 Feb 2024
Topic — The European Commission is reviewing the application of the General Data Protection Regulation.
Message — The association requests more adequacy decisions and more flexibility for international data transfers. They seek a balanced and pragmatic approach that recognizes the value of alternative legal bases. Finally, they call for a strengthened One-Stop-Shop mechanism to guarantee harmonised implementation.123
Why — This would provide greater legal certainty and reduce operational costs for cross-border tech firms.45
Impact — National regulators lose the ability to mandate data localization or set independent enforcement agendas.67
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Meeting with Liliane Karlinger (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager)

30 Jan 2024 · Connectivity Package

CCIA Europe urges flexible Digital Services Act transparency reporting

23 Jan 2024
Topic — Consultation on mandatory transparency report templates for online service providers under the Digital Services Act.
Message — The organization wants templates that accommodate diverse business models. They want to avoid requirements exceeding the original Digital Services Act. They suggest extending the reporting deadline to six months.123
Why — Simplifying requirements would lower compliance costs and reduce administrative workloads for tech companies.45
Impact — Public scrutiny and researchers lose access to granular, monthly data on platform moderation activities.67
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Meeting with Agnieszka Drzewoska (Cabinet of Commissioner Mairead Mcguinness), Florian Denis (Cabinet of Commissioner Mairead Mcguinness) and

9 Jan 2024 · Financial in Data Access (FIDA) Payment Services Regulation (PSR)

Meeting with Florian Denis (Cabinet of Commissioner Mairead Mcguinness)

3 Jul 2023 · open finance