For a regulation of multimedia communication networks that serves the public interest: ten principles

The media and electronic communication networks (which are increasingly more convergent) are becoming the backbone of the world. Given this situation, liberal and democratic political regimes can opt for different kinds of regulation. This article proposes a social-liberal regulation, based on ten principles, for multimedia communication networks that serve the public interest with the aim of strengthening democratic power and citizen engagement and eliminating invisible areas for large (mostly transnational) private powers that are becoming increasingly important in society. A network regulation with strong social legitimacy is an ally to freedom and progress.