Is Europe’s future digital?

European leaders will discuss the digital economy, innovation and services at the upcoming European Council on 24-25 October. This offers an opportunity to emphasise the crucial role of the digital economy for Europe’s recovery. Digital technologies, being truly transformative and enabling, represent one of the best opportunities for sustainable growth and job creation. Although some progress has been made within the framework of the EU’s Digital Agenda, there is still much to be done in order to maximise the benefits from the further development of the digital economy.