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Building a European Data Economy (Communication)

Εγκριθείσα on 05/07/2017
Έγγραφα αναφοράς: 
TEN/630-EESC-2017
Referral: 
COM(2017) 9 final
Rapporteur: 
Joost VAN IERSEL (Netherlands)

A pro-active mindset in business is needed to open up to increasing flows of data and develop the ability to process big data. Flexible and more adaptable business models must be put in place in the context of the current transformation process.

The Commission should carry out a precise analysis of the state of play and of defensive attitudes to the free flow of data in the Member States in order to remove unjustified barriers by putting the right legal and technical provisions in place. Removing unjustified barriers to free flow of data should be an integral part of a Europe-wide industrial policy. Opening up of national markets should also be covered by the European Semester.

As a matter of principle, contractual freedom in the private sector should be respected. A general EU framework for standards is desirable but standards should in no way hamper innovation. Portability should be promoted.

Γνωμοδότηση της ΕΟΚΕ: Building a European Data Economy (Communication)

Artificial Intelligence - The consequences of artificial intelligence on the (digital) single market, production, consumption, employment and society (own-initiative opinion)

Εγκριθείσα on 31/05/2017
Έγγραφα αναφοράς: 
INT/806-EESC-2016-05369-00-00-AC-TRA
Rapporteur: 
Catelijne MULLER (Workers - GR II / Netherlands)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies offer great potential for creating new and innovative solutions to improve peoples lives, grow the economy, and address challenges in health and wellbeing, climate change, safety and security.

Like any disruptive technology, however, AI carries risks and presents complex societal challenges in several areas such as labour, safety, privacy, ethics, skills and so on.

A broad approach towards AI, covering all its effects (good and bad) on society as a whole, is crucial. Especially in a time where developments are accellerating.

Γνωμοδότηση της ΕΟΚΕ: Artificial Intelligence - The consequences of artificial intelligence on the (digital) single market, production, consumption, employment and society (own-initiative opinion)

Internet connectivity in local communities

Εγκριθείσα on 25/01/2017
Έγγραφα αναφοράς: 
TEN/614-EESC-2016
Referral: 
COM(2016) 589 final 2016/0287 COD
Rapporteur: 
Emilio FATOVIC (Italy)

The EESC welcomes the Commission’s Wifi4EU initiative aimed at rolling out free internet access in public places as it will deliver benefits both in terms of accessibility and economic growth. Together with a single digital identity throughout Europe, proposed by the EESC, this would have a considerable impact in terms of strengthening the sense of European citizenship and overcoming digital poverty.

The Committee calls for a high-quality free WiFi service to be deployed and therefore calls on the Commission to establish goals for social as well as technological development.

The EESC considers Wifi4EU to be a strategic project and considers that its EUR 120 million budget is inadequate to cover the needs of the whole of Europe. It calls on the Commission to supplement the public initiative with public-private partnerships.

Γνωμοδότηση της ΕΟΚΕ: Internet connectivity in local communities

Copyright package

Εγκριθείσα on 25/01/2017
Έγγραφα αναφοράς: 
INT/804-EESC-2016-5382
Referral: 
COM(2016) 593 final 2016/0280 CODCOM(2016) 594 final 2016/0284 CODCOM(2016) 596 final 2016/0278 COD
Rapporteur: 
Juan MENDOZA CASTRO (Spain)

With this opinion the EESC welcomes the package of measures to adapt copyright to the requirements of the digital economy, by aiming to eliminate fragmentation while, at the same time, enhancing protection for creators. The EESC supports the exclusive related right of publishers to authorise or prohibit the digital use of their press publications for a period of twenty years and urges to harmonise the "freedom of panorama" exception by means of European rules. The EESC also refers to the ECJ judgment stating that, under certain conditions, the lending of a digital copy of a book has similar characteristics to the lending of printed works.

Γνωμοδότηση της ΕΟΚΕ: Copyright package

European Gigabit Society

Εγκριθείσα on 25/01/2017
Έγγραφα αναφοράς: 
TEN/611-EESC-2016
Referral: 
COM(2016) 587 final
Rapporteur: 
Ulrich SAMM (Germany)
  • The EESC welcomes the Communication from the Commission confirming the importance of Internet connectivity for the Digital Single Market and the need for Europe to deploy now the networks for its digital future.
  • The EESC notes that the Strategic Objectives for 2025 are ambitious but realistic, although they are largely dependent on national funding (private and public). There is a particular need for public investments to cover all remotes areas and guarantee minimum digital access for the vulnerable members of our society.
  • The EESC agrees with the proposal to introduce a voucher system for small communities and SMEs and supports the free "WIFI4EU" initiative for all Europeans in public places, public administrations, libraries and hospitals as well as outdoor spaces even. It recommends following eIDAS digital identity, which offers guarantees for data protection and public security against.

Γνωμοδότηση της ΕΟΚΕ: European Gigabit Society

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