Building a digital and competitive Europe (Digital Convergence)

The main digital organisations and professional associations are joining forces to put digital at the heart of the European campaign.

Over the last decade, digital has gradually penetrated all areas of society and the economy. What was previously a specialist, sometimes technical, subject is now a subject of interest to most of our fellow citizens and our organisations, both businesses and public administrations.

Digital has gradually become a political priority at all levels, from our municipalities to the European Commission. Not a quarter goes by without a regulation or bill related to digital. The acceleration of the digital transformation is, along with the ecological transition, the main factor that will drive the development of our economies and our society for the next fifteen years.

Europe has many assets: it has the capacity to become a leader in the digital economy, with dynamic research centres, talents in important positions in large companies and an innovative ecosystem.

In this respect, this ninth European legislature has been marked by the development of a new European regulatory framework for digital markets, with the promise of establishing a level playing field to foster innovation.

But beyond regulations, Europe must make technological progress a priority and establish itself as a true leader on a global scale. To this end, our Collective has four major priorities: moving from regulation to enforcement; developing an environment conducive to innovation and investment; investing in skills and combining technological innovation with environmental responsibility.

Europe’s digital development must remain a major concern for decision-makers for the next five years. The 2024 European elections are, in this respect, a crucial meeting to reorient the EU’s digital priorities.