Digital Transformation

The digital transformation is one of the EU's priorities. The European Parliament is helping to shape the policies that will strengthen Europe's capacities in new digital technologies, open new opportunities for businesses and consumers, support the EU's green transition and help it to reach climate neutrality by 2050, support people's digital skills and training for workers, and help digitalise public services, while ensuring the respect of basic rights and values.

What is the digital transformation?

  • Digital transformation is the integration of digital technologies by companies and the impact of the technologies on society.
  • Digital platforms, the Internet of Things, cloud computing and artificial intelligence are among the technologies affecting ...
  • ... sectors from transport to energy, agri-food, telecommunications, financial services, factory production and health care, and transforming people's lives.
  • Technologies could help to optimise production, reduce emissions and waste, boost companies' competitive advantages and bring new services and products to consumers.

More on Europe's digital policies

A Europe fit for the digital age
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Europe’s Digital Decade: digital targets for 2030

Sources

  • EU Monitor
  • European Parliament
  • European Comission