The discussions focused on the strategic role of connectivity networks in strengthening Europe’s competitiveness, resilience and technological sovereignty, at a time when digital infrastructure has become a critical enabler of economic growth, security and innovation across the continent
Connect Europe convened senior executives from Europe’s leading connectivity providers in Brussels for high-level exchanges with Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, and Teresa Ribera, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition.
During the exchanges, telecom leaders underlined the importance of investment-friendly policies, scale and innovation in digital networks, and a coherent EU framework to support Europe’s ambitions on digital leadership, sustainability and strategic autonomy.
The following industry leaders participated in the meetings: Marc Murtra, CEO, Telefónica; Pietro Labriola, CEO, TIM; Dominique Leroy, CEO Europe, Deutsche Telekom; Ana Figueiredo, CEO, MEO Portugal; Lars Thomsen, CEO, Telenor Denmark; Margherita Della Valle, CEO, Vodafone Group, and Alessandro Gropelli, Director General, Connect Europe.
Europe’s connectivity leaders reaffirmed their commitment to working closely with EU institutions to ensure that world-class digital infrastructure continues to support Europe’s competitiveness, innovation capacity and long-term strategic sovereignty.
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