CENTR

CENTR, the Council of European National Top-Level Domain Registries, is an association of European domain name registries that operate top-level domains. It coordinates policy development, information sharing, and collaboration among member registries and the wider Internet community.

Membership comprises national and regional top-level domain registries that manage country-code and some generic domains used in Europe. The organization serves as a forum for registry representatives to exchange best practices, discuss operational issues, and align on technical and policy standards affecting the domain name system in Europe.

Activities include organizing conferences, workshops, and working groups; producing research, policy papers, and statistical data about domain registrations and DNS-related trends; and maintaining channels for dialogue with policymakers, industry players, and international governance bodies.

CENTR represents European registry interests in global Internet governance discussions and provides input on EU policy proposals related to the domain name system, data protection, DNS security, and competition. It collaborates with other organizations such as ICANN and regional Internet registries to coordinate across borders.

The organization's governance typically involves a member-elected board and a secretariat that coordinates activities, facilitates working groups, and manages communications. CENTR aims to support secure, stable, and open DNS infrastructure and to help registries respond effectively to evolving regulatory and technical environments.