We unveil what it takes to make Europe a digital powerhouse
🤟 Hello #WeeklyDEbrief readers,
This week, we finally unveiled our new manifesto to make Europe #aDigitalPowerhouse by 2030. And we did it with an electrifying showdown in the presence of MEPs, members, colleagues & friends in our new office.
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👀 SPOTLIGHT
🌟 3,2,1…#aDigitalPowerhouse: This week we FINALLY revealed our vision for the EU to become a global tech leader by 2030. But not only that, we kickstarted this new digital era with a TV-style debate with 4 MEPs, a hyped audience, a loose ribbon & lots of confetti (sounds cool, right?). Find out why the ribbon's on the loose now and rewatch all the action here:
Can‘t wait to know all about our vision for 2030? Here you go:
👑 Kings and queens of European tech: The approaching Belgian EU Presidency will be crucial to transform Europe into #aDigitalPowerhouse. So, at the #DEPresidencySummit, EU digital leaders sent a clear message: We have to put the single market back at the core. Click here for on-spot coverage & our clear expectations.
🚨 Raising the alarm on the CRA: The Cyber Resilience Act - as it is now - threatens to disrupt supply chains, our Single Market & EU competitiveness. This week, we joined forces with 6 European CEOs to address the shortcomings of this law & provide solutions:
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✅ YOUR TO-DO LIST
🏛 Bring the Digital Powerhouse to EU capitals: From a global AI framework to better cybersecurity, digital resilience & competitiveness —there are a ton of crucial files on the EU agenda. Our DG laid out our game-changing solutions to the EU Ambassadors.
🤝 Check out how to make life easier for EU companies: Moreover, Cecilia met with the Director General of DG GROW Kerstin Jorna & both agreed on how digital can accelerate the future of business in the EU.
🇪🇸 🇪🇺 Read about better digital legislation: As the EU tries to find the right fine-tuning between smart & secure rules for key files (👀 looking at you AI & Data act), we partnered up with our Spanish member Adigital to show the way on how to get there!
🏗️ PROJECTS CORNER
🩺 Digital health meets innovation: Join this year’s Digital Health Society Summit on 14 November & discover the potential of digital in enhancing Europe's healthcare systems. Sign up here for insights from top players in both the private and public sectors!
🚀 Time to boost Women in IT: Only a few days left for the Women in IT Day event on 15 November! Don’t skip this chance & register here to participate in exciting online workshops & hear from female tech pioneers on how to master your career in tech.
📱 More high quality IT specialists needed: How can we ramp up European IT Skills & bring our IT education to the next level? At the European Informatics Conference in Valencia, key players will discuss these crucial questions.
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Well done DIGITALEUROPE people! Manifesto already in heavy use!!