Citizens forum for the information society
The European Information Society Forum has set up a website called Eurvoice, intended to provide a democratic forum for discussion involving European citizens in the Information Society. Realised with financial assistance from the European Commission, the online discussion will be considered by the Commission and the Information Society Forum in their drafting of a new Information Charter. The discussion is open to anyone wishing to register, or alternatively interested persons not wishing to register are free to visit the site for regularly updated discussion briefings or to register their opinion on various key issues. In a welcome message on the website, Commissioner for Health and Consumer Protection, David Byrne said: 'Throughout this year we shall be looking at key aspects of the Information Society as they affect individuals in their role as citizens or consumers. A full summary of the views expressed here will be passed on to the European Commission and the European Information Society Forum.This is your public space for the expression and discussion of your views. Please use it.'