In December 2019, the European Commission presented the European Green Deal with the ambition of making Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050, boosting the economy, improving people's health and quality of life, caring for nature, and leaving no one behind.

Digitalisation will be at the core of this ambitious program and fibre is key to align the digital and sustainability agendas. As the most sustainable telecommunication infrastructure technology, full-fibre is a prerequisite to achieving the European Green Deal and making the European Union’s economy more sustainable.

The need to work collectively towards a more sustainable society has become a strategic objective of policy makers and the vast majority of private organisations alike. With this context in mind, the sustainability Working Group of the FTTH Council Europe has been created with two key objectives:

Promote full fibre as the most sustainable access network technology and enabler of multiple applications which can contribute to reducing the carbon footprint of our activities. Remote working and learning being the most obvious examples.
Support all stakeholders of the Fibre to the Home value chain in their efforts to make their respective activities more carbon neutral.

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Focus on the Sustainability Committee

In this episode we focus on the key sustainable challenges facing the fibre industry both in the context of the EU taxonomy and of the energy 2030 targets and much more.

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Panel Session at Connect Europe’s Policy Summit 2025

May 12, 2025

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Event: Connect Europe’s Policy Summit 2025
Speaker: Vincent Garnier - Dirctor General
Date: 12 May, 2025
Location: BUMP, Brussels
Organiser: Connect Europe

As part of Connect Europe’s Policy Summit 2025, our Director General, Vincent Garnier, moderated the high-level panel titled "The Digital Networks Act – A Bold Move for the Future of EU Telecoms Regulation."

This panel explored the transformative potential of the Digital Networks Act, a landmark initiative poised to reshape telecom regulation across Europe. With Europe’s digital transformation reaching a defining moment, ensuring a connected, competitive, and sovereign digital future has never been more urgent. As technology and connectivity drive economic growth and societal change, the need for forward-thinking policy and investment is clear.

Alongside the Digital Networks Act, the Cloud & AI Development Act is set to redefine the European telecom landscape, paving the way for a smarter, stronger, and more efficient connectivity ecosystem. However, the evolving market also raises critical questions about competitiveness, consolidation, and scale—how can Europe foster growth and investment while safeguarding innovation and fair competition? Additionally, the continent’s ambition for technological sovereignty adds further urgency, as Europe seeks to lead in cutting-edge technologies, enhance resilience, and reduce reliance on global players.

Through these forward-looking discussions, Connect Europe’s Policy Day brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to shape the future of Europe’s telecom landscape.

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Focus on the Sustainability Committee

Panel Session at Connect Europe’s Policy Summit 2025

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