In the light of the increasing cooperation between EMERG and Eastern Partnership (EaPeReg), EMERG was invited to participate to the EaPeReg 16th Plenary Meeting (Virtual) on 3.12.2020.

At the welcoming session EMERG, represented by Paola Calestani (AGCOM) EMERG Member of The Permanent Secretariat, thanked the EaPerReg group for the invitation and highlighted the importance of the cooperation between the two regional platforms. In addition, regarding the Covid-19 pandemic and the measures taken by the States to face this disruptive situation, Paola Calestani recalled the important role of the National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) in assuring connectivity for the all the countries, allowing, among the others,  smart working, e-learning, e-health, and many other essential services.

Regarding cooperation with EaPeReg, EMERG proposed to the Plenary a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two parts especially focused on the topics of common interest.

For further information regarding the EaPeReg plenary please visit their website at this page.

EU4Digital: Telecom (EaPeReg) 16th Plenary Meeting (1) (eap-events.eu)