BEREC

BEREC, the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications, is a European Union body that coordinates the implementation of EU telecom rules among national regulatory authorities (NRAs). It was established by Regulation (EC) No 1211/2009 on the independence of NRAs and the BEREC, replacing the former European Regulators Group (ERG). Its aim is to ensure a coherent and consistent application of EU rules to promote competition, investment, and innovation in electronic communications across the EU.

The organization brings together regulators from EU member states, with the European Commission participating as an observer. The Plenary, consisting of NRA representatives, sets policy directions and issues opinions, guidelines, and recommendations. The BEREC Office provides administrative and technical support, coordinating day-to-day work and external communications, and is based in Riga, Latvia.

BEREC’s work covers a wide range of electronic communications issues, including markets and competition, universal service obligations, consumer protection, roaming, network neutrality, wholesale access, and spectrum management. It produces guidelines, methodological notes, and annual reports, and may issue opinions on Commission proposals or national measures to ensure consistency across the internal market.

As part of the EU regulatory framework, BEREC contributes to policy development by facilitating cooperation among NRAs and offering expert input. It operates to support the digital single market, working with other EU bodies to promote a predictable, competitive environment for electronic communications and related services.