The Digital Single Market Strategy for Europe, adopted by the European Commission (EC) in May 2015 for completion by the end of 2016, sets out 16 key initiatives based on three pillars:
- better access for consumers and businesses to digital goods and services across Europe;
- creating the right conditions and a level playing field for digital networks and innovative services to flourish;
- maximising the growth potential of the digital economy.
Find out about the 16 initiatives associated http://ec.europa.eu/priorities/digital-single-market/docs/roadmap_en.pdf with these pillars, as well as the reasons
http://ec.europa.eu/priorities/digital-single-market/docs/dsm-factsheet_en.pdf and benefits
http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-15-4920_en.htm of establishing the digital single market for Europe. Over the course of 2016, the EC will present proposals to revise the regulatory framework for telecommunications.
Further information:
- A Digital Single Market Strategy for Europe - COM(2015) 192 final http://ec.europa.eu/priorities/digital-single-market/docs/dsm-swd_en.pdf
- Staff working paper http://ec.europa.eu/priorities/digital-single-market/docs/dsm-swd_en.pdf
- Digital Policy website http://ec.europa.eu/digital-agenda/en/digital-single-market
