A Digital Single Market for Europe

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1 A for Europe Anna Armengol Barcelona, 11 th June 2015

2 The European Union: 500 million people 28 countries EU at a glance Member States of the European Union Candidate countries and potential candidates

3 EU population compared to the rest of the world Population per region, in millions (2014) EU China India Japan Russia United States

4 EU founders Konrad Adenauer Alcide De Gasperi Winston Churchill Robert Schuman Jean Monnet

5 The EU symbols The motto: United in diversity The European anthem The euro The European flag Europe Day, 9 May

6 DSM = the next generation

7 What is the Internet today? Search engines Communications / Social Media Operating systems / App Stores Audiovisual E-commerce platforms Content platforms Payment and other platforms

DIGITAL ECONOMY 75% of EU citizens use Internet regularly 158 million subscriptions on fixed Broadband 134 mobile subscriptions per 100 people 2 in 3 EU entreprises provide mobile devices

8 DIGITAL ECONOMY 75% of EU citizens use Internet regularly 158 million subscriptions on fixed Broadband 134 mobile subscriptions per 100 people 2 in 3 EU entreprises provide mobile devices for business use DIGITAL BUSINESSES 36% of EU entreprises use Social Media million EUR turnover of EU B2C ecommerce (2012) 15% of EU SMEs sell online 28% of EU entreprises use e-invoices

DIGITAL ECONOMY ICT drives 1/3 EU GDP growth 2001-2011 43% EU risk capital in ICT companies 17% EU patents in ICT ICT Other Sectors ICT Sector 4% 7% of GDP size of digital economy 6.

9 DIGITAL ECONOMY ICT drives 1/3 EU GDP growth % EU risk capital in ICT companies 17% EU patents in ICT ICT Other Sectors ICT Sector 4% 7% of GDP size of digital economy 6.7% of Gov't R&D = ICT 17% of business R&D by ICT sector ICT PROFESSIONALS estimated demand/supply gap by % work outside of ICT sector 2.8% of workforce + 3%- 4% yearly employment growth

10 President Juncker's Political Guidelines A connected " break down national silos in telecoms regulation, in copyright and data protection legislation, in the management of radio waves and in the application of competition law."

12 3 pillars 16 actions 18 months

13 Better access for 1. Helping to make the EU's digital world a seamless and level marketplace to buy and sell. consumers and businesses to digital goods and services across Europe End unjustified geo-blocking A more modern and European copyright framework Modernise ecommerce A more efficient and affordable parcel delivery Reduce VAT burden Review of Satellite and Cable Directive

14 Innovative services and advanced digital networks 2. Designing rules which match the pace of technology & support infrastructure development. An ambitious overhaul of EU telecoms rules Review the audivisual media framework Online platforms, intermediaries and sharing economy Reinforce trust and security in digital services

15 Enhance the Growth potential of the digital economy 3. Ensuring that Europe's economy, industry and employment take full advantage of what digitalisation offers. Data economy & cloud Inclusive digital economy and society skills and e-government Standardisation & interoperability

2015 = Timing = Better access for consumers and businesses to digital goods and services across Europe 2016 Legislative proposals for simple and effective cross-border contract rules for consumers

16 2015 = Timing = Better access for consumers and businesses to digital goods and services across Europe 2016 Legislative proposals for simple and effective cross-border contract rules for consumers and businesses A wide ranging review to prepare legislative proposals to tackle unjustified geoblocking Review of the Regulation on Consumer Protection Cooperation Measures in the area of parcel delivery Competition sector inquiry into e-commerce, relating to the online trade of goods and the online provision of services Legislative proposals for a reform of the copyright regime Review of the Satellite and Cable Directive Legislative proposals to reduce the administrative burden on businesses arising from different VAT regimes Creating the right conditions for digital networks and services to flourish Comprehensive analysis of the role of platforms in the market including illegal content on the Internet Legislative proposals to reform the current telecoms rules and the Audiovisual Media Services Directive Review of the e-privacy Directive Establishment of a Cybersecurity contractual Public-Private Partnership Maximising the growth potential of the Economy Adoption of a Priority ICT Standards Plan and extending the European Interoperability Framework for public services Initiatives on data ownership, free flow of data (e.g. between cloud providers) and on a European Cloud New e-government Action Plan including an initiative on the 'Once-Only' principle and an initiative on mandatory interconnection of business registers

17 ec.europa.eu/priorities/digital-single-market/index_en.htm #SingleMarket Agenda for Europe

18 A for Europe Anna Armengol Barcelona, 11 th June 2015

PILLAR 1: BETTER ACCESS FOR CONSUMERS AND BUSINESSES TO ONLINE GOODS AND SERVICES ACROSS EUROPE

PILLAR 1: BETTER ACCESS FOR CONSUMERS AND BUSINESSES TO ONLINE GOODS AND SERVICES ACROSS EUROPE European Commission sets out building blocks for a Digital Single Market May 2015 The European Commission (the Commission) s announcement of its Digital Single Market Strategy shows both a frustration