The European Commission is seeking input from representatives of governments, businesses, technical experts and civil society organizations until December 31, 2024. The survey aims to chart a course for the Internet governance model.
The contributions will serve as a basis for informing and refining the Commission's position on building a free, globally connected Internet aligned with European values of data protection, human rights and the rule of law in the digital space.
In the context of preparing the main critical steps for 2025, which includes the UN World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20), this consultation also responds to the European Council's request for the definition of a "European strategy for multilateral Internet governance with a common position to be defended in international fora, with a view to guaranteeing an open, free, accessible, neutral, global, interoperable, reliable and secure Internet".
The multilateral model of Internet governance
The European Union believes that the multilateral model of Internet governance is vital to keeping the Internet free, secure, efficient, equitable and respectful of human rights, especially in the face of rapid technological advances. However, this model has come under increasing pressure in global forums, with some governments insisting on more centralized and state-controlled approaches, citing concerns about national security, data privacy and digital sovereignty.
The call for participation is therefore extended to Portuguese institutions, so that they can contribute to shaping the future of Internet governance at a global level.
All contributions must be submitted on the European Commission's website.
