The Secretary General of Telecommunications and Post, Konstantinos Karantzalos, represented Greece at the informal meeting of the European Union Ministers responsible for telecommunications, which took place on October 12 and 13 in Limerick, Ireland.
The meeting, chaired by Ireland's Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O'Donovan, brought together representatives from the EU member states, the countries of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), as well as the Executive Vice President of the European Commission for Technological Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, Henna Virkkunen.
The discussions focused on the developing Digital Networks Act, aiming to exchange views and shape common approaches for the future of digital connectivity in Europe. Critical issues concerning submarine cable connectivity, the resilience of telecommunications infrastructure, further enhancement of digital connectivity, and consumer protection were also examined.
The informal meeting was an important step in the European dialogue for the development of modern and secure digital networks, contributing to the promotion of a common understanding among member states in view of the upcoming legislative initiatives of the European Union in the field of electronic communications.