Europe‘s Digital Future. Lessons from the past
How can Europe learn from its past digital strategies to reduce dependence on the US and Asia and better position itself for the digital age?
Speakers
Detlef Eckert
author of "40 Years of European Digital Policies" book,
Mario Mariniello
Bruegel Non-resident fellow
Agenda
Check-in & lunch
12:30-13:00Agenda
Discussion
13:00-13:45- Chair: Erkki Liikanen, Chairman of the Board
- Detlef Eckert, author of "40 Years of European Digital Policies" book
- Mario Mariniello, Bruegel Non-resident fellow
Agenda
Q&A
13:45-14:00As a new Parliament and Commission prepare to shape the future digital strategy, the approach may again follow a well-worn path of high ambitions, detailed action plans, and regulatory initiatives. Yet, after 40 years of European digital policymaking, Europe remains more dependent on the US and Asia than ever before. Europe still needs to do more to be fit for the digital age. This panel explored what can and should be learned from the past. The Letta and Draghi reports have already brought a dose of pragmatism to the ongoing political debate. This panel aimed to push the conversation even further.
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