PRIORITIES FOR INTERNET GOVERNANCE 

EIF Breakfast Debate

14 October 2009 8.00-9.30
Private Salon, Members Restaurant, European Parliament

In preparation for the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) to be held in Sharm El Sheikh on 15-18 November 2009, this EIF breakfast discussion provided a timely opportunity to outline what the key Internet governance issues for Europe are. Particular emphasis was placed on the role of MEPs and on how the European Parliament can make a difference in the IGF discussions.

Programme

Welcome and introduction by
Malcolm Harbour, MEP and EIF Governor

Panel discussion moderated by
Catherine Trautmann, MEP and EIF Governor

Impulse statements by:
Henrik Hansson, Political Adviser of the Swedish Ministry of Communication

Michael Niebel, Head of Unit - Internet, Network and Information Security - European Commission

Nick Thorne, International Relations Adviser to the President and CEO of ICANN

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