European Commission launches Digital Agenda for the Western Balkans

Summary:

The European Commission launched on 25 June 2018 the Digital Agenda for the Western Balkans. It aims to support the transition of the region into a digital economy and bring the benefits of the digital transformation.

Further information:

The Agenda includes the following elements:

+ Investment in broadband connectivity;
+ Upgrading cybersecurity, trust and digitalisation of industry;
+ Strengthening the digital economy and society;
+ Boosting research and innovation.

The Digital Agenda for the Western Balkans is a joint effort of the six Western Balkans partners and the European Commission. It was presented in February 2018 as one of the flagship initiatives in the Communication on a credible enlargement perspective for and enhanced EU engagement with the Western Balkans.

• Primary Source

ESO: EU-Western Balkans summit, 17 May 2018 http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-western-balkans-summit-17-may-2018/

Serbia: Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Telecommunications: Press Release, 25.06.18: Serbia is ready for the digital integration within the Western Balkans Digital Agenda http://mtt.gov.rs/en/releases-and-announcements/serbia-is-ready-for-the-digital-integration-within-the-western-balkans-digital-agenda/

European Commission: News, 17.05.18: Digital Agenda for the Western Balkans - Statement of support https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single-market/en/news/digital-agenda-western-balkans-statement-support

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