re:publica 2026 / Session

We never gave you up; 2026 is the year Europe finally takes its digital policy approach seriously.

May 19, 2026 • 11:15 – 12:15
Open on conference website
Scheduled
Stage: Stage 2
Format: Podiumsdiskussion (Politik & Gesellschaft)
Language: en de (Live interpretation)

Description

From a European technology infrastructure that focuses on openness, sustainability, and independence, fighting monopolies, creating equal market opportunities, and competing on the global markets, the panel addresses the most important issues and next steps for getting the internet—which we never gave up—back. 

Dieser Programmpunkt wird durch die Stiftung Mercator unterstützt. / This programme session is supported by Stiftung Mercator.

Speakers (2 speakers)

C

Cory Doctorow

Author, Activist & Blogger

F

Francesca Bria

Senior Fellow