About DNA Europe
Launched on 12 October 2026, DNA Europe – the Digital Networks Alliance for Europe brings together six European and national industry organisations representing fibre and broadband network operators, alternative telecommunications providers and other stakeholders across the connectivity sector.
Fibre Council Europe is one of the Alliance's six founding organisations, joining forces with industry partners to advocate for an ambitious Digital Networks Act (DNA) that strengthens Europe's competitiveness through a clear transition from copper to fibre and effective competition.
DNA Europe is an informal and temporary coalition focused on two shared policy priorities. It provides a common voice for its members on the Digital Networks Act, while each organisation continues to pursue its broader policy and advocacy activities independently.
Two priorities for Europe's connectivity future
An ambitious transition to fibre and a strong pro-competitive framework are essential foundations for Europe's long-term digital competitiveness. DNA Europe calls on EU co-legislators to safeguard and reinforce these two objectives.
PRIORITY 01
A clear and mandatory pathway out of copper
Europe needs an ambitious, transparent and predictable transition from legacy copper networks to future-proof fibre infrastructure.
DNA Europe calls for a rule-based copper-to-fibre transition mechanism that guarantees non-discriminatory migration and ensures effective access conditions for other providers.
PRIORITY 02
Preserving effective competition
A competitive connectivity market is essential to encourage innovation, support investment and protect end-user choice.
DNA Europe advocates for a strong pro-competitive regulatory framework in which National Regulatory Authorities retain the tools and flexibility needed to apply effective, market-specific and proportionate remedies to operators with significant market power.
Why it matters for Europe's digital future
Europe's digital competitiveness increasingly depends on ultra-fast, resilient and future-proof connectivity.
As artificial intelligence, industrial digitalisation and data-intensive technologies continue to develop, fibre networks will play an increasingly important role in supporting innovation, economic growth, resilient infrastructure and connected communities.
The Digital Networks Act represents a significant opportunity to establish a regulatory framework that encourages long-term investment in modern connectivity infrastructure while ensuring that competition remains effective.
DNA Europe considers the European Commission's proposal an important starting point on the transition to fibre and the preservation of competition. The Alliance calls on EU co-legislators to maintain and reinforce these objectives throughout the legislative process.
Fibre Council Europe's perspective
As a founding member of DNA Europe, Fibre Council Europe supports a regulatory environment that incentivises fibre investment, accelerates copper switch-off and preserves effective competition across the European connectivity market.
“Fibre Council Europe supports the objectives of DNA Europe Alliance. Bringing fibre to every business and citizen everywhere in Europe requires a regulatory framework which incentivises investment, fosters effective competition and accelerates copper switch off.”
Vincent Garnier
Director General, Fibre Council Europe
Fibre Council Europe's participation in DNA Europe builds on its broader policy and advocacy work on the Digital Networks Act. The Council supports a regulatory framework that incentivises investment, fosters effective competition and provides a predictable pathway for copper switch-off.
To learn more about Fibre Council Europe's position on the Digital Networks Act, including its priorities on copper switch-off and effective competition, explore our dedicated policy page.
Explore our position on the Digital Networks Act →
Six founding organisations, one shared vision
DNA Europe brings together six European and national industry organisations committed to strengthening Europe's connectivity framework.
The founding organisations are ANGA, BREKO, ecta, Fibre Council Europe, the Swedish Local Fibre Alliance and VATM. Together, they advocate for a predictable transition to fibre and a regulatory framework that promotes effective competition across the European connectivity market.
Documents & resources
POLICY DOCUMENT
DNA Europe – Mission Statement
Explore the Alliance's vision, objectives and two key policy priorities for an ambitious Digital Networks Act.
Download Mission Statement (PDF) →
PRESS RELEASE | 12 OCTOBER 2026
DNA Europe – Official Launch Announcement
Read the official announcement of DNA Europe's launch, including statements from the six founding organisations and their shared priorities for Europe's connectivity future.
Download Press Release (PDF) →
Frequently asked questions
What is DNA Europe?
DNA Europe is an informal coalition of European and national industry organisations advocating for a Digital Networks Act that supports the transition from copper to fibre and safeguards effective competition.
Is DNA Europe a new industry association?
No. DNA Europe is an informal and temporary coalition focused on shared priorities concerning the Digital Networks Act. It does not replace or duplicate the broader work of its founding member organisations.
Does DNA Europe support the European Commission's entire proposal?
The Alliance considers the Commission's proposal a positive starting point on its two core priorities. It advocates for the mandatory transition to fibre to be preserved and the ex ante competition framework to be strengthened.
Can other organisations engage with DNA Europe?
Yes. DNA Europe welcomes dialogue and cooperation with industry organisations that share its vision for a competitive, future-proof European connectivity market.
Contact DNA Europe
For further information about DNA Europe, its policy priorities or opportunities for collaboration, please contact the Alliance's secretariat, supported by Flint Global.