The Commission unveils a new strategy: How productivity will be boost with digital tech

On 18 July, with 401 votes in favour, the European Parliament elected Ursula von der Leyen for another term as President of the European Union. Ahead of the vote, von der Leyen presented her Political Guidelines for the next European Commission 2024-2029. In these guidelines, the European Data Union Strategy is proposed to enhance productivity in the EU through digital technology diffusion and the utilisation of open data.  

This strategy states the goal of a widespread adoption of digital technologies across various sectors. By enhancing digital infrastructure, the Commission aims to ensure that businesses and public services can efficiently leverage new technologies. This includes investing in advanced computing capabilities, ensuring that both urban and rural areas benefit from digital advancements. Moreover, the strategy places emphasis on equipping the workforce with essential digital skills so everyone can benefit from the digital economy.  

In the Political Guidelines, von der Leyen talks about the importance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). By implementing an AI Factories initiative, developing an Apply AI Strategy, and setting up a European AI Research Council, she wants to make the EU a global leader in AI innovation. This idea is supported by knowing how to efficiently use open data. The EU plans to create a robust framework for data sharing, improving open access to data to support all types of businesses. All the datasets on our data.europa platform are freely accessible and stimulate data sharing between businesses and Member States. 

By focusing on digital infrastructure, AI, and access to open data, the Commission aims to create a data revolution. Stay tuned on how data.europa.eu contributes to these goals through our news pieces, data stories, webinars, and more.   

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