Digital Agenda: Kroes presents action plan to boost Europe's prosperity and well-being

Neelie Kroes presented her actionplan to implement the Digital Agenda yesterday. Kroes' first goal is adapting copyright law to the digital era.

The implementation of the ambitious Digital Agenda for Europe should contribute significantly to the EU's economic growth and spread the benefits of the digital era to all sections of society.

The plan contains seven goals:

1. A new Single Market to deliver the benefits of the digital era

2. Improve ICT standard-setting and interoperability

3. Enhance trust and security

4. Increase Europeans' access to fast and ultra fast internet

5. Boost cutting-edge research and innovation in ICT

6. Empower all Europeans with digital skills and accessible online services

7. Unleash the potential of ICT to benefit society

According to Kroes, the toughest challenge is to ensure rapid adoption and implementation of the measures necessary to meet the above objectives. A wide range of Commissioners will work together with the EU's institutions and stakeholders to make the Digital Agenda a reality.

20 May 2010