External Cooperation

In an increasingly global and interconnected digital ecosystem, and in line with the Strategy 2026-2030 of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC), continued exchanges with European Union (EU) bodies, competent authorities of third countries, and international organisations are of crucial importance to BEREC. Accordingly, BEREC will continue its efforts to foster dialogue and cooperation with relevant external actors, as stipulated in Article 35 of the BEREC Regulation. In addition, and where deemed appropriate and subject to prior approval by the European Commission (EC), BEREC may seek to establish formal working arrangements.

Institutional cooperation

BEREC maintains close and structured cooperation with a wide range of European institutions and regulatory bodies to support the coherent and effective implementation of the EU digital regulatory framework.

BEREC cooperates regularly with the Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG) in the context of the radio spectrum peer review process established by the EECC. It also works closely with the Network and Information Systems Cooperation Group (NIS CG) and the EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) in the implementation of the EU 5G Toolbox and the Cybersecurity Action Plan designed in Nevers, France, in 2022. In addition, BEREC collaborates with the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) on numbering-related matters and contributes to the implementation of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) as a member of the High-Level Group.

More broadly, BEREC continues to engage with other EU regulatory platforms and bodies, recognising that the exchange of views on practical aspects of digital regulation is increasingly essential to ensure coherent and efficient implementation across the Union. In light of ongoing sectoral developments, BEREC will seek to strengthen cooperation on network cloudification with the European Data Innovation Board (EDIB), which is responsible for the implementation of the Data Act, as well as with the European Environment Agency (EEA) in relation to BEREC’s work on environmental sustainability in the electronic communications sector.

Reflecting the growing importance of market access through non-terrestrial networks (NTNs), BEREC also intends to initiate cooperation with the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA). Other key partners in the implementation of digital and market policies include the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Competition Network (ECN).

BEREC also recognises the value of cooperation with European and international standardisation bodies in areas within its remit, including quality of service, infrastructure sharing, sustainability and the implementation of the EECC’s standardisation provisions.

Finally, BEREC’s objective to further harmonise and streamline indicators and data collection across the EU would benefit from enhanced cooperation with Eurostat.

International cooperation

The global nature of digital services means that regulatory developments beyond the EU are increasingly relevant for the EU electronic communications framework. BEREC therefore benefits significantly from sustained cooperation with national regulatory authorities (NRAs), international regulatory networks, policymakers and institutions involved in electronic communications from outside the EU. This engagement enables the exchange of perspectives on:

At the same time, non-EU regulatory communities have shown growing interest in the EU’s regulatory approach, reinforcing the value of structured international dialogue.

BEREC’s international activities are closely aligned with the EU's external policies, both in terms of thematic priorities and geographical focus. BEREC will continue to support EU initiatives, including the Global Gateway, by contributing its regulatory expertise in close cooperation with the EC. At the EC’s request, BEREC has supported European initiatives such as the provision of technical assistance for the implementation of the Western Balkans regional roaming agreement. Looking ahead, BEREC will continue to assist the NRAs of countries that are on track to join, or intend to seek access to, the EU roaming area.

Building on a long-standing tradition of international engagement, BEREC aims to further strengthen cooperation with regional regulatory networks, including European Mediterranean Regulators Group (EMERG), Latin American Forum of Telecommunications Regulatory Entities (REGULATEL), and Eastern Partnership Regulators’ Network (EaPeReg). In addition, BEREC has formalised bilateral cooperation through Memorandums of Understanding with key partner authorities, notably the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).

Finally, BEREC also cooperates on electronic communications matters with other international organisations, including the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), contributing to global regulatory discussions.