Kicking off the year in which the Single Market turns twenty, the European Commission announced today its strategy to build trust in the Digital Single Market. We think this is an important announcement, because the Commission confirms the immense potential of the Internet as a driver of growth and jobs, not just in the tech sector, but throughout the entire economy. It also issues a rallying call for Europe to redouble its efforts to enact concrete, positive reforms.McKinsey ), “in the G8 countries plus South Korea and Sweden, the internet economy has brought about 21% of the growth in GDP in the last five years. It also generates 2.6 jobs for every job cut, and at times accounts for 25% of net employment creation.” an event we’re running on January 24 , here in Brussels at the Concert Noble. Small businesses from 18 countries will present how they have succeeded in taking their businesses online. For more on this initiative, check out our blog tomorrow.Posted by Antoine Aubert, Head of Brussels Policy Team
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