The BITKOM office in Brussels represents the interests of German ICT corporations on-site. The resident member companies of BITKOM form the BITKOM network Brussels and meet frequently to exchange ideas. The events draw representatives from the European Commission, Parliament and other various institutions.

Tasks

• Discussion based on current topics and developments at the European level
• Forming common positions on the developments in Brussels
• Dialogue with representatives of politics and administration
• Harmonizing the undertakings of BITKOM committees in Germany with political developments in Brussels
• Organisation of BITKOM events in Brussels, including the the annual “Executive Dinner”
  

Key Topics

• Transposition new Regulatory Framework
• Universal Service
• Broadband
• Net Neutrality
• Privacy
• Data Protection and Data Security
• Digital Dividend
• BEREC
• Digital Agenda
• IPR/Copyright Levies
• Trade Barriers (ACTA and CCC)
• ICT Research and Development (FP7 / FP8)
• European Digital Single Market