IRG is a forum that was founded in 1997 by European regulators to allow them to share their experiences and their opinions on issues of common interest such as interconnection, prices, universal service, and so forth. These subjects are critical in regulation and for the development of the European telecommunications market.
BIPT participation:
- IRG plenary meetings;
- working groups.
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The European Regulators Group ("ERG") was created by Commission Decision 2002/627/EC adopted on 29 July 2002.
The ERG is an independent body for reflection, debate and advice in the electronic communications regulatory field. Composed of the heads of the relevant national authorities, it acts as an interface between them and the European Commission in order to advise and assist the Commission in consolidating the internal market for electronic communications networks and services.
Among its main missions, the ERG aims at ensuring a consistent application of the new regulatory framework for electronic communications and services established in accordance with European Parliament and Council Directives.