Merkel and Hollande Propose a European Internet
Most of the reports concentrate on emails. The implication is an intention to develop a European capability to keep emails and other communications within Europe. "Above all", she said (according to Reuters) in this Saturday's weekly podcast ahead of a visit to France on Wednesday, "we'll talk about European providers that offer security for our citizens, so that one shouldn't have to send emails and other information across the Atlantic. Rather, one could build up a communication network inside Europe."