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Commission idea for content tolls draws sharp criticism

Who pays for the Internet? The EU Commission is currently looking into whether changes need to be made to the current model: Should particularly large providers of Internet services bear a larger share and pay more for the data traffic for which they are jointly responsible, in other words, a kind of content toll? This is controversial – and the EU Commission is causing uncertainty.

By Falk Steiner

Open RAN: Study warns of risks

In a recently published paper, scientists warn against expecting too much from Open RAN: As things stand, this initiative will not reduce dependence on China in mobile communications technology.

By Falk Steiner

Energy saving plans in Europe and across the globe

The German government plans to use energy-saving measures to secure the heat supply in the coming winter. So far, it has focused primarily on gas storage, but this is likely insufficient. An international comparison shows that others are already making much faster progress.

By Lukas Knigge

Sarah Brückner (VDMA) über die CSR-Richtlinie

CSR Directive: VDMA calls for streamlining of reporting requirements

The European Financial Reporting Group (EFRAG) is drafting new standards for sustainability reporting requirements. These requirements, however, would benefit the environment less than the consulting industry, as it would enable the latter to acquire new customers, according to VDMA’s Sarah Brückner.

By Redaktion Table