40 Years of .de: A German Success Story
Forty years ago, on 5 November 1986, the country code .de was entered into the IANA database.
IGF-D 2026 gets underway – Freedom and Responsibility in an Interconnected World
Representatives from business, academia, civil society, government, parliament, youth organisations and the technical community will discuss important topics.
Developments in the internet governance environment July to August 2026
The focus was on: new global AI governance structures, the EU AI Act coming into force, and the geopolitical fragmentation of AI alliances.
POLICY EXPLAINED | How Can You Find Out Who Holds an Existing .DE Domain?
Via DENIC's online domain lookup (WHOIS), everyone can find out whether a specific .DE domain is already registered, and who is its holder – provided that the registrant is a legal entity.
Beware of phishing: When fake verification emails appear to be from your internet service provider or DENIC
Fake verification emails purporting to be from the internet service provider or DENIC are in circulation
20 Years of EuroSSIG – the #1 Multi-Stakeholder Training Ground for Committed Internet Governance Aspirants
Around 500 fellows have made this interdisciplinary deep-dive programme a true role model. DENIC has been on board as main sponsor right from the start.
Developments in the internet governance environment April to June 2026
Focus topics in Q2 2026: The realignment of the IGF, the new WSIS architecture, and the fragmentation of global AI governance.
Developments in the internet governance environment in June 2026
June 2026 Topics: G7 summit, EU digital sovereignty, IGF preparations, UN cyber agreement, and new US and China AI initiatives.
