Document(s): 

european_digital_single_market_bt.pdf

Author(s): 

BT

Year of publication: 

2015

The Digital Single Market offers an opportunity for a comprehensive review of EU policy-making, to assess what the 'digital' economy and society offer Europe in terms of economic growth, competitiveness and a better future, and to address the key policy challenges in areas such as innovation and investment in networks and services, choice and competition of consumers and business, strength and competitiveness of EU companies, and skills training and employment for citizens.

The shifts in technology potential and use, the convergence of previously distinct sectors, and the interplay of national, European and global trade require a renewed emphasis on the strengths of a properly enforced and opened Internal Market, and the leverage of European strengths on the global stage.

The policy approach should support growth in the communications sector and the broader EU economy, boost innovation and creativity, maintain global competitiveness and ensuring the EU realises the benefits of a world class infrastructure. This will require facilitation and encouragement of efficient private sector investment in infrastructure, and enabling the evolution of a fair, consistent and equitable converged regulatory framework.

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