It is not going to change. Even if a global regulatory framework for the Internet were desirable, it would be impossible to create one. I pay tribute to the past efforts of ITU in this context. But convergence and the speed of technological development mean that ITU now faces the biggest challenge it has confronted in its long history. The EU will do its utmost to ensure its success.
Many different institutions have a role to play.
We must ensure there is adequate flexibility and co-ordination between these institutions. We have to ensure that the international community responds quickly and in a coherent manner. Today I have given you an outline of how the EU intends to respond to the challenges of the global Information Society. An open and competitive global market. A flexible, rapid and co-ordinated regulatory approach at global level.