[bestbits] SAVE THE DATE: Internet as a Commons at the EU Parliament, 1st of October 15:00-18:30

[Becky Lentz]

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> The Green Group, The Commons Network and the Heinrich Böll Foundation bring
> you the most relevant conference of the year: Internet as a Commons: Public
> Space in the Digital Age.
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> Here we will explore the need for a comprehensive new narrative for the
> Internet. A narrative that frames Internet as a common good, accessible by
> all, and managed by a plurality of actors in a way benefiting society at
> large. In other words: as a Commons.
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>  BACKGROUND
>  The Internet has become an important part of our global public sphere.
> Internet provides access to a wealth of information and knowledge,  and the
> possibility to participate, create and communicate. This public space made up
> of internet infrastructures is increasingly threatened from two sides; by the
> centralization and commercialization through the dominant positions held by
> giant telecom and Internet companies, as well as by an increasing trend in
> state regulation and censorship of the net. This poses important questions
> about how we choose to organize and regulate our digital societies, and how
> Internet governance models can be developed and implemented to ensure fair and
> democratic participation.
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>  When it comes to the future of the Internet, a key discussion is one of
> infrastructures; who owns, runs and controls them. The question of regulation,
> and who oversees the regulators, is made complicated by the transnational
> nature of the net. The debates around net neutrality, infrastructure
> neutrality and Internet monopolies reflect the important choices that are to
> be made. It is essential the EU formulates a comprehensive vision on the
> internet that addresses the protection of civil liberties such as free speech
> and privacy, but also the growing commercialization of our digital public
> spaces and the commodification of personal data with the effect of the market
> encroaching on all aspects of our daily lives. Only then can it make relevant
> interventions regarding the Internet and its governance.
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>  Let´s discuss how to re-decentralize and reclaim the Internet for all.
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>  This conference will be live streamed at:  http://greenmediabox.eu/en/live/
> <http://greenmediabox.eu/en/live/>
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>  Background & Programme:
> http://www.greens-efa.eu/internet-as-a-commons-13850.html
> <http://www.greens-efa.eu/internet-as-a-commons-13850.html>
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>  Joint the event community on Facebook:
> https://www.facebook.com/events/939398269451418/
> <https://www.facebook.com/events/939398269451418/>
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>  Registration: 
> http://www.greens-efa.eu/events/registrations/658-internet-as-a-commons.html





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