Industry association · Spain · EU Transparency Register 545824247369-71
9
positions filed
in the 326 files tracked
5
legislative files
of 326 tracked
8
with a full position paper
attached to a submission
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Who they are
Among the 1205 trade and business associations on this site, they rank #285 by legislative files engaged — a count of participation, not a measure of influence.
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declared lobbying FTE
self-declared
€10K+
declared costs / yr (floor)
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EP accreditations
as declared to the register
2022
in the register since
Declares membership of
ELFA is not a member of any other organisations.
Self-declared to the EU Transparency Register (snapshot 30 Aug 2026).
Register category
Trade and business associations
Registered as
European Local Fibre Alliance (ELFA)
Head office
Bruxelles, Belgium
Self-declared to the EU Transparency Register (snapshot 30 Aug 2026); cost bands are floors, not audited totals. Reused under Commission Decision 2011/833/EU.
AOTEC filed 9 positions between 30 Jun 2024 and 20 Jul 2026, across 5 of the 326 legislative files tracked here, attaching a full position paper 8 times.
DNA PROPOSAL. June 15, 2026 AOTEC is a Spanish business association that, since 2002, has represented and defended the interests of more than 130 local and regional electronic and audiovisual communications operators in Spain. In January, the European Commission presented the draft Digital Networks Regulation (DNA) for consideration by the Parliament, Council, and Member States.
Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)
Attached is ELFAs Position Paper on the Digital Networks Act (DNA). As the European voice of independent connectivity providers, representing 16 national associations and more than 1,200 operators, ELFA supports a regulatory framework that promotes both investment and effective competition.
As the collective voice for alternative fiber operators throughout Europe, ELFA's network as an umbrella trade association represents indirect over 800 operators, including those in the UK and Norway. While many aligned members will submit their own responses, this letter reflects key shared insights from our broad base.
Response to the Call for evidence on the future Digital Networks Act. Introduction: AOTEC is a Spanish business association that, since 2002, has been representing and defending the interests of more than 130 local and regional electronic communications and audiovisual operators in Spain. First: Competition and regulation versus mergers and deregulation. It is true that there is fragmentation in the European market.
Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)
The European Local Fiber Alliance (ELFA) welcomes the Commissions initiative to review and refine the technical screening criteria of the EU Taxonomy. For our sector operators of Alternative fiber networks and the digital transport infrastructure that connects every region of Europe clarity, proportionality and coherence across European legislation are essential.
The European Local Fibre Alliance (ELFA), representing more than 1,200 alternative electronic communications operators and service providers across more than 11 European countries, welcomes the objective of strengthening cybersecurity and resilience within Europes digital infrastructure.
Spain is one of the few EU countries where the deployment of fiber optic (FTTH) is close to completion. An important reason for this success is the constant cooperation with major from China. We are concerned that European legislation.
The European Local Fibre Alliance (ELFA) welcomes the European Commission's White Paper How to master Europe's Digital Infrastructure Needs? as a basis for an open discussion with the incoming Commission on the scope and content of a potential future Digital Networks Act and a strategic direction for Europe's digital future. Please find attached our response paper to the White Paper.
Public Consultation on the proposed Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework of measures to strengthen the European cloud and artificial intelligence ecosystem. Madrid, July 20, 2026. From: AOTEC (Association of Telecommunications Operators).
Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)
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