The European Parliament supports a more harmonised and innovation-friendly approach to digital infrastructure in the European Union, stressing the need for high-quality, secure and resilient connectivity to support economic competitiveness and social inclusion.

In its prior position, Parliament emphasizes that all EU consumers should have access to high-speed connectivity by 2030, with particular focus on underserved rural and remote areas. It views modern digital networks as essential to achieving broader digitalization goals and strengthening Europe’s technological sovereignty.

Parliament advocates a gradual transition from legacy copper networks to fibre, arguing that the shift should be carefully planned and financially viable for providers. It also highlights the importance of reducing administrative barriers and encouraging both public and private investment in next-generation mobile networks, including 5G and future 6G technologies.

Security is another key concern, with Parliament calling for stronger measures to address risks linked to high-risk vendors in telecom networks. It also supports greater coordination in spectrum management, including longer licence durations and earlier identification of frequencies needed for future technologies.

In addition, Parliament sees satellite communications as an important complement to terrestrial networks, particularly for improving resilience and expanding coverage in hard-to-reach areas. It supports common rules to facilitate satellite services across the EU while ensuring fair competition.

Overall, the Parliament’s position reflects a focus on expanding access, boosting investment, enhancing security and ensuring a more coordinated EU-wide approach to digital connectivity.