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Should the United States maintain its historic role? (Photo: European Commission)

American Internet dominance challenged by EU

An EU proposal to wrest governing control over the Internet from the US is gathering support around the globe.

A few weeks before an important UN summit, the EU is claiming backing from everybody in the world apart from the US for a proposal to internationalise control of the World Wide Web.

Adopted by EU telecommunication ministers in July, the plan aims at finding a new model for international cooperation without setting up new institutions or getting involved in the day-to-day ...

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

Should the United States maintain its historic role? (Photo: European Commission)

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

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