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Connect Europe

Business group · Technology & digital · HQ: Belgium · Transparency Register entry

As of 7 November 2026, Connect Europe appears in 62 declared MEP meetings (37 different MEPs), most often with Socialists & Democrats.

62
declared meetings
with current MEPs
37
MEPs met
€1.5M/yr
declared lobbying spend
self-reported to the register
7.5
lobbyists
full time equivalent

In their own words

“Connect Europe is the voice of the leading providers of connectivity networks and services in Europe. Our members are at the forefront of innovation in the telecom and technology ecosystems, connecting over 270 million Europeans with cutting-edge mobile and fixed networks, such as fibre and 5G.”

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“They also deliver advanced services, ranging from first-class IT, AI and cybersecurity solutions, to entertainment and content. As the main investors in the industry, our members drive the digital transformation of the Continent, accounting for more than 70% of total telecom sector investment in Europe. Formerly known as ETNO, we stand for an improved policy and regulatory environment that enables citizens and businesses to benefit from digital connectivity and services.”

Stated goals from the organisation's own Transparency Register filing.

Who they meet, and when

Which groups they meet

Share of this organisation's 62 declared meetings, by the meeting MEP's political group.

Socialists & Democrats2337%
European People's Party1524%
Renew Europe1321%
European Conservatives & Reformists58%
Greens/EFA58%
The Left12%

Meetings by year

Declared meetings per calendar year, 2020–2026. Bar length is relative to its busiest year (29 in 2026). Hatched: 2026 is a part-year - the record runs to 6 Nov 2026.

2020
1
2021
0
2022
2
2023
0
2024
6
2025
24
2026
29

Group is each MEP's current political group, not necessarily the one they sat with at the time. Shares are rounded to whole percent.

The MEPs they meet most

Elena Sancho Murillo
4 meetings · S&D
Michał Kobosko
4 meetings · Renew
Francesco Torselli
4 meetings · ECR
Brando Benifei
3 meetings · S&D
Stéphanie Yon-Courtin
3 meetings · Renew

The 15 most recent declared meetings

DateMEPSubject
21 Oct 2026Aura SallaDigital Networks Act
21 Oct 2026Andi CristeaDigital Networks Act
30 Sep 2026Bart GroothuisCSA2
10 Sep 2026Jussi SaramoTyöntekijöiden asema ja DNA
30 Jun 2026Elena Sancho MurilloDigital Omnibus meetings
17 Jun 2026Adina VăleanDigital Networks Act
17 Jun 2026Francesco TorselliDigital Networks Act
17 Jun 2026Pilar del Castillo VeraDigital Networks Act
16 Jun 2026Elena Sancho MurilloRelevant issues to the ITRE Committee
5 May 2026Stéphanie Yon-CourtinDNA
22 Apr 2026Adina VăleanDigital Networks Act
25 Mar 2026Diego SolierPresentation of Industry Position Cybersecurity Act
25 Mar 2026Nicola ZingarettiDNA and CSA2
25 Mar 2026Bart GroothuisCSA2
25 Mar 2026Jens GeierEU Cybersecurity Act 2

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