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.
DNA Europe's response to MEP Kobosko's draft report
DNA EUROPE | JOINT STATEMENT | 26 OCTOBER 2026
DNA Europe welcomes the publication
of MEP Michał Kobosko's draft report
on the Digital Networks Act
DNA Europe welcomes the publication
of the draft report presented by
Rapporteur Michał Kobosko,
recognising progress on the
Alliance's two shared policy
priorities while highlighting
areas requiring further work.
Copper-to-fibre transition
The Alliance welcomes the clearer
process and defined timelines
for copper switch-off, while
emphasising the need for a
mandatory transition across Europe.
Effective competition
The proposed approach to regulatory
remedies, commitments by dominant
operators and market recommendations
requires further consideration,
to ensure national regulators retain
sufficient flexibility and the
full range of regulatory tools.
DNA Europe and its members look forward
to engaging constructively with the
Rapporteur and Shadow Rapporteurs
to build on the ambition shown
in the report.
This statement reflects DNA Europe's
collective position on the draft report.
Explore DNA Europe's Mission Statement →
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.
Fibre Council Europe's role in DNA Europe
As a founding member of DNA Europe,
Fibre Council Europe contributes
its expertise in fibre deployment,
investment and regulation to the
Alliance's shared advocacy efforts.
The Council supports the Alliance's
common objectives while maintaining
its own independent policy positions
and wider regulatory engagement.
“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
DNA Europe documents & resources
Explore the Alliance's founding documents
and shared policy priorities for an
ambitious Digital Networks Act.
ALLIANCE 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) →
ALLIANCE 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 Launch Press Release (PDF) →
Looking for Fibre Council Europe's
position on the Digital Networks Act?
DNA Europe communicates the shared
priorities of its founding organisations.
Fibre Council Europe's own policy
positions and regulatory assessments
are published separately in its
dedicated Digital Networks Act section.
Explore FCE's Digital Networks Act position →
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.
How does DNA Europe differ from its member organisations?
DNA Europe coordinates advocacy on
selected policy priorities agreed
by its founding members. Each
organisation remains independent
and continues to develop and communicate
its own positions on wider regulatory
and industry matters.
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.