.eu domain name 19th anniversary: ​​a symbol of European digital identity

.eu is the official country code top-level domain (ccTLD) of the European Union (EU), managed by EURid (European Registry for Internet Domains). Since its official launch in 2006, .eu has become an important online identity in the European market, with 3.7 million registrations and is widely used for websites of companies, organizations and individuals.

Core values ​​of .eu: security, inclusion and trust

According to the latest press release of EURid, the development of .eu focuses on three core directions:

Security: EURid actively combats domain name abuse, cooperates with Europol and the European Intellectual Property Office to prevent cybercrime and maintain the healthy development of the domain name ecosystem.

Inclusiveness: .eu domain names support multi-language registration. In addition to the basic Latin version, it also provides Cyrillic (.ею) and Greek (.ευ) domain names to ensure that speakers of different languages ​​can establish online identities that conform to local habits.

Trust: EURid is EMAS (EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) certified, demonstrating its long-term commitment to sustainability and environmental management. This not only helps enhance brand credibility, but also makes the .eu domain an important part of Europe's green technology sector.

Eligibility for registration of .eu domain names

Initially, .eu was limited to companies and residents within the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA). However, from 2021, anyone with EU or EEA citizenship, regardless of where they actually live, can register a .eu domain name. This policy expands the scope of domain name application and enables EU citizens around the world to maintain consistency in their online identity.

Currently, EURid has renewed its operating contract with the European Commission until 2027, ensuring that .eu continues to be a core tool for European digital identity.

The .eu domain name is not only a digital bridge between EU member states, but also a symbol of Europe's efforts in cybersecurity, sustainability and global citizen connectivity. As it approaches its 20th anniversary, .eu remains one of the most iconic Internet identities in the European market, providing businesses and individuals with a stable, trusted online identity solution.