Tag: internet research

Websites advocating a 'No' vote in the 29 May 2005 French referendum on the EU Constitution were more numerous and formed a more tightly-knit network than those in favour of the Constitution, according to a study. 

The Commission is weighing up its options on how to regulate internet telephony. Major telecoms operators are already proposing services to avoid being squeezed out of the market.

The UK is the only non-Scandinavian country ranked in the world's top five nations with the most Internet-friendly environment, according to IBM and The Economist. The US falls from third to sixth place.

The Intellectual property directive has been approved by Parliament amid protests that it is impinging on consumers' rights. Member States will decide whether or not to criminalise infringers.

A two-day seminar on e-democracy has marked the starting point in Europe's attempts to draw citizens closer to their governments using online technologies.

The Commission on 10 February 2004 disclosed its financial proposal for Romania and Bulgaria after they join the EU - a 15.4 bn euros commitment for the period 2007-2009.

The European e-business interoperability forum kicks off its activities on 18 February with the aim of lifting barriers to e-business take-up in Europe.

The Commission has presented its new strategy for the further take-off of high speed Internet and third generation mobile phones (3G). The correct transposition by Member States of the new regulatory framework is still the top priority.

In a showcase event, the Commission highlighted the multiple applications offered by the next generation Internet protocol, IPv6 and launched cooperation with South Korea

A day after the vote in the EP, the Telecoms Council on 20 November approved plans to set up a European Network and Information Security Agency.

On 18 February, the Parliament's Citizens' Rights Committee spoke out in favour of stricter measures to protect children from harmful internet content.

The European Commission is drafting a set of new regulations aimed at ensuring fair competition among high-speed internet providers during the transition period to a fully competitive market.

The Academia Europaea has called for further 'e-research' to be included in the 6th EU Research Framework programme (FP6). The FP6 is due to start at the beginning of 2003.

The President of the ICANN stated "the goal of leaving the Internet in private hands has proven unworkable" and therefore proposes "more transparency, openness and participation by government".

At a recent conference, Commissioner Liikanen said the e Europe priorities now focus on broadband internet, content, e-government, security and confidence building, and bridging the digital divide.