As our continent continues to grapple with the aftershocks of the COVID pandemic, Russia’s war in Ukraine has put even more strain on the world economy and European unity. Meanwhile, the searing heat of summer 2022 has shown us the consequences of inaction on the climate. Digital technologies can play a central role in tackling these many interlinked crises. The next two years leading up to the European elections in 2024 will be a critical time to make Europe’s economy more innovative while harnessing digital’s potential to drive down emissions. It is also crucial to leverage the power of technology in bolstering our digital resilience against hybrid threats, together with likeminded partners. The time to act is now.

Margaritis Schinas

Vice President of the European Commission for Promoting our European Way of Life

Věra Jourová

Vice President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency

Alexandra van Huffelen

Minister for Digitalisation, Netherlands