Renewal of the Internet Governance Forum Mandate

Summary

The European Parliament calls for the renewal of the Internet Governance Forum mandate to ensure democratic, transparent, and multistakeholder internet governance while protecting human rights.
10 11.02.2015
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economy
human rights
telecommunications
public administration
information technology and data processing

Key points

  • The European Parliament calls for the renewal of the Internet Governance Forum mandate at the United Nations level.
  • Support is urged for a multistakeholder model to ensure inclusive and transparent internet policy-making.
  • A critical deadline exists in September 2015 for completing negotiations regarding the management of core internet functions to ensure stability.
  • The resolution emphasizes the necessity of protecting net neutrality and fundamental human rights both online and offline.
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