Satellite technologies are reshaping Europe's digital infrastructure, moving from niche complement to core component of integrated networks. Are the regulatory frameworks keeping pace?

At this European Internet Forum debate, MEPs, Commission officials and industry representatives examined the Digital Networks Act, the EU Space Act, MSS licence renewals and IRIS², and what a genuine level playing field between satellite and terrestrial operators should look like.

As negotiations on the digital euro continue in the European Parliament, the European Internet Forum convened policymakers, regulators and industry representatives for a breakfast debate at the European Parliament on 15 April 2026.

The discussion examined the key elements of the digital euro negotiations and the features that will determine its success and public acceptance. Participants also explored the broader implications for the European payments market, where private sector solutions are already developing interoperable sovereign payment infrastructures in parallel.

The debate was opened by Marina Kaljurand MEP and EIF Steering Committee Chair, and featured contributions from:
- Ulrich Clemens, Team Leader for the Digital Euro at DG ECFIN (European Commission)
- Martina Weimert, CEO of EPI Company
- Frida Stokland, EU Public Policy Lead for Payments at Amazon.