Six priorities to promote digitalization during the Swedish Presidency
"Outside the EU, ambitions in digitalization are increasing. The EU risks losing both market share and competitiveness if it does not push ahead - at EU and national level. On the first of January, Sweden will take over the Presidency of the EU. In the first half of 2023, we can take further steps to promote digitalization in the EU," says Åsa Zetterberg, Director of TechSverige.
TechSverige, Teknikföretagen and DIGITALEUROPE propose that the Swedish government prioritizes the following areas and issues during the Presidency:
1. Time to break internal market barriers: Sweden should leverage its excellent start-up ecosystem to strengthen European competitiveness and break remaining internal market barriers.
2. Cybersecurity: the stakes are high - the Cyber Resilience Act must provide practical means to achieve the ambitious goals it sets.
3. AI Act and Data Act: Increased use of data is crucial for European competitiveness. There is a risk of over-regulation, especially for SMEs, and interference with freedom of contract.
4. Bridging the talent gap: The Swedish Presidency should step up its activities and ambitions to address the digital skills gap across the EU.
5. accelerating the digital and green transition: Technology and digitalization are enabling the climate transition. Close cooperation between Member States, increased interoperability and a well-developed and reliable digital infrastructure will be crucial for the EU to achieve its climate and environmental objectives.
6. Transatlantic cooperation and building alliances: Allies are important - the pace of cooperation with the US in the Trade and Technology Council (TTC) must be maintained.
Here you can read the joint document that describes the six priorities in more detail: