#DigitalSingleMarket Communicating and engaging with stakeholders Claire Hewitt DG CONNECT D/3. 24 June 2015

Digital Single Market DSM = the next generation

Digital Single Market 2 in 3 EU entreprises provide mobile devices for business use billion EUR turnover of EU B2C eCommerce (2012) 15% of EU SMEs sell online 28% of EU entreprises use e-Invoices 36% of EU entreprises use Social Media DIGITAL BUSINESSES DIGITAL ECONOMY at the service of people 75% of EU citizens use Internet regularly 158 million subscriptions on fixed Broadband 134 mobile subscriptions per 100 people

Digital Single Market estimated demand/supply gap by 2020 ICT drives 1/3 EU GDP growth % of workforce + 3%- 4% yearly employment growth ICT PROFESSIONALS 55% work outside of ICT sector 7% of GDP size of digital economy 6.7% of Gov't R&D = ICT 17% of business R&D by ICT sector 17% of business R&D by ICT sector ICT Sector 4% ICT Other Sectors 17% EU patents in ICT DIGITAL ECONOMY 43% EU risk capital in ICT companies

Digital Single Market End unjustified geo-blocking A more modern and European copyright framework Modernise eCommerce A more efficient and affordable parcel delivery Reduce VAT burden Better access for consumers and businesses 1. Helping to make the EU's digital world a seamless and level marketplace to buy and sell.

Digital Single Market Innovative services and advanced digital networks 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 2. Designing rules which match the pace of technology & support infrastructure development.

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

Digital Single Market = Timing = 2015 Legislative proposals for simple and effective cross-border contract rules for consumers and businesses 2016 Better access for consumers and businesses to digital goods and services across Europe Creating the right conditions for digital networks and services to flourish Maximising the growth potential of the Digital Economy Competition sector inquiry into e-commerce, relating to the online trade of goods and the online provision of services A wide ranging review to prepare legislative proposals to tackle unjustified geo-blocking Legislative proposals for a reform of the copyright regime Comprehensive analysis of the role of platforms in the market including illegal content on the Internet Adoption of a Priority ICT Standards Plan and extending the European Interoperability Framework for public services Review of the Regulation on Consumer Protection Cooperation Legislative proposals to reduce the administrative burden on businesses arising from different VAT regimes Measures in the area of parcel delivery Legislative proposals to reform the current telecoms rules and the Audiovisual Media Services Directive Establishment of a Cybersecurity contractual Public-Private Partnership Review of the e-Privacy Directive 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 Review of the Satellite and Cable Directive

Digital Single Market ec.europa.eu/priorities/digital-single-market/index_en.htm #DigitalSingleMarket Digital Agenda for Europe

Digital Single Market Main objectives for Member States Data protection for consumers and cyber-security Digital infrastructure Boosting e-commerce Improving access and connectivity Improving innovation

ESIF Funding of TO2: ICT Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF): €21 billion (35% of total EU funding for the Digital Single Market ) European Regional Development Fund (ERDF): €16.8 billion European Social Fund (ESF): €2.0 billion Cohesion Fund (CF): 0.9 billion European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) : €0.82 billion.

o 35%/ €6,3 billion new digital products and services. o €4billion e-health, intel.transport, and intel.energy. o 30% /€5 billion in high-speed broadband. o €22.65 billion EU investment in digital networks & infrastructure (incl Connecting Europe Facility, EIB/EIF). o 25%/€3.4 billion e- government projects o 7% (€1.2 billion ERDF & €2.1billion ESF) e-learning, e- inclusion or e-skills.

Time for a digital conversation…..

Roundtables with key stakeholders Meetings with senior officials and Commissioners Twitter chats with Oettinger & Ansip #Digital4EU stakeholder forum, 24 February #Digital4EU online engagement, 24 February onwards Going Local, 6 May onwards Digital Assembly, June, Riga #DigitalSingleMarket engagement

Ideas Evidence Events

Going Local 2015 Purpose: Present, gain understanding and seek support for DSM Audience: local digital stakeholders, national, regional, local authorities, citizens Timing: 6 May onwards Teams: Ambassadors from DSM DGs, supported by country teams + Representations + Digital Champions Coordination: DG CONNECT Directorate D

Example - Bulgaria - 20/21.4 Citizens' Dialogue + Going local - WebIT Congress for CEE - Conference on e-government

Example - Sweden - DSM debate at Rep. for Europe day – organised by Association of Local Authorities &Regions - Going Local Ambassador, MEP, Municipal Director, Office of Foreign Affairs, 80 stakeholders

Calendar AprilBulgaria, VP Ansip + Citizens Dialogue 30 AprilSweden, VP Ansip 7 MayCzech Rep, Jourova 7 MayDenmark, Vestager 8 MaySweden, Going Local Ambassador 8 MayEstonia, VP Ansip 13 MayEstonia, Going Local Ambassador 14 MayPoland, VP Ansip MaySlovenia, Going Local Ambassador 26 MayNorway, Going Local team 27 MayFrance, Going Local Ambassador 8-9 JuneCroatia, Going Local Ambassador 8 JuneFinland, Going Local Ambassador 10 JuneFrance, Going Local Ambassador 11 JuneNetherlands, Going Local Ambassador 11 JuneBelgium, Going Local Ambassador 16 JuneLatvia, Going Local Ambassador JuneLuxembourg, Going Local Ambassador JuneUK, Going Local Ambassador 24 JuneFrance, Going Local Ambassador 26 JuneAustria, Going Local Ambassador JuneGreece, Going Local Ambassador 13 JulyItaly, Going Local Ambassador … Previous and confirmed Going Local Events in 2015: 32 (indicative)

What could you talk about?

How Digital is your Country ? Digital Economy & Society Index Source: Digital Agenda Scoreboard – DESI 2015 :

How Digital is your Country ? Digital Economy and Society Index Source: Digital Agenda Scoreboard : DESI 2015 Example : CONNECTIVITY in FRANCE Only 41% of French households benefit from NGA (Next Generation Access or fast broadband networks providing at least 30 Mbps) Only 9.4% of French households with a subscription to fixed broadband actually choose a high-speed connection

Broadband targets By 2020: Access: 100% of households at 30 Mbps Use: 50% of households at 100 Mbps By 2025 and beyond ? Public Consultation : Q Communication : Q1-2016

Source: Communications Committee Example: Broadband targets 2.Where are we now ?

Only 5.3% of Broadband subscriptions have speeds of at least 100 Mbps EU Take-up Target: 100 Mbps for 50% households by 2020 Progress

Online resources 1.Where are we now ? "Broadband Europe" website

The Connected Communities Initiative Objective: help local communities preparing projects for bankability assessment (TA) Connected Communities is a pre-screening exercise to detect potential projects and feed pipeline building

W HO CAN P ARTICIPATE ? public entities such as municipalities, regions and Member States Administrations that are actively involved in building up NGN infrastructure and providing respective services. large and small private-funded projects which adopt innovative models of investment, business or financing structure, such as financial instruments. All types of projects are welcome irrespective of size, location, or technologies used. From18th June 2015 to 18th of September 2015 (12:00 pm) - in the context of an EC-COR broadband event scheduled for the 17 th of November Award ceremony:16 th of November :30-20:00-: venue, Solvay library (including cocktail). Further info:

Reduce costs of broadband rollout by 20 to 30% and make it easier Better use of existing infrastructure and more transparency, incl. cross- utility Improved coordination of civil engineering Simplify permit granting process Buildings ready for access to high- speed internet BB Cost Reduction: objectives RegulationCost reduction

Contacts DG CONNECT Communicating on the Digital Single #DigitalSingleMarket #Digital4EU "Going Local" CONNECT Stakeholders Unit Broadband CONNECT B/5