Charting the digital and technological future of Europe : what priorities for the European Commission in 2024-2029?

Abstract

Digital policies play a key role in shaping Europe’s economy and society. Much is at stake: individual freedom, human rights, democracy, economic prosperity, social welfare, and the geopolitical position of Europe on the global stage. In recent years, Europe has strived towards achieving a just and human-centric digital transformation, introducing significant and innovative legislations. But Europe can do more to create more wealth and foster fairer, more sustainable, and inclusive social, economic, and political conditions. This Report contributes to the conversation on the digital future of Europe. In an interdisciplinary spirit, it brings together researchers from distinct scholarly fields and methods – professors, fellows and associates – working at the European University Institute on the digital transformation. Each contribution is a short ‘think piece’ that translates academic ideas into policy recommendations. The Report addresses a wide array of topics, including digital competition and innovation, AI and emerging technologies, data, media and democracy, as well as the geopolitical dimensions of Europe’s digital policy.