It is especially vital to consider the different functions served by different kinds of providers, resulting in specific and differentiated options and obligations. From our perspective, the minister’s “14 thoughts” presently do not reflect this diversity. For instance, eco considers it problematic to hold service providers responsible for malware distributed by third parties. eco also questions why De Maizière should consider the state responsible for maintaining the Internet and basic online services across the country when private enterprises have been providing reliable services of higher quality at lower prices than the former state monopolies.