📋 Tender Overview
European Commission presented a communication on the EU's future policy on digital infrastructure. The white paper discusses Europe's need for digital infrastructure, the challenges that exist and proposes a number of measures to meet these. At the same time, the European Commission also presented a recommendation on the safety and resilience of subsea cable infrastructure.
"This is an important opportunity for us to record our views in a discussion about digital infrastructure. Secure digital infrastructure is fundamental for us as a society, and it is important that we use the opportunities we are given to be able to influence the processes that concern us," says Minister of Digitalisation and Public Administration Karianne Tung.
The package from the EU consists of a so-called "white paper" that analyses the challenges Europe faces in the future when it comes to broadband and the development of digital infrastructure. The Commission points out that the need for investment is enormous and that there is a need for modern regulations that stimulate the transition from older copper networks to fibre networks.
The development of 5G and other wireless networks and cloud-based infrastructures is necessary to ensure that Europe has sufficiently advanced communication and data infrastructures to meet future needs. Geopolitical developments increase the importance of the infrastructure being resilient and being as secure as possible against various events.
The White Paper presents a number of different measures grouped into three main areas:
that innovative solutions are promoted through cooperation;
Completing the Digital Single Market
ensuring a robust digital infrastructure for Europe.
For each of the three main areas, the Commission proposes possible scenarios.
The recommendation on safe and resilient subsea infrastructure is intended to help improve the safety and resilience of subsea cables for electronic communications through better coordination in the EU, both in terms of governance and financing.
Wants views
The proposals presented by the Commission in the White Paper are now being circulated for consultation until 30 June 2024. The input will be published on the Commission's website and will form the basis for further discussions and for future policy measures. The Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Administration encourages all interested parties to respond to the Commission's consultation, preferably with a copy to the Ministry. The Ministry is also seeking input on Norway's position. Input can be sent to postmottak@dfd.dep.no by 28 June 2024.
