If we can dream it, we can build it
On this International Women's Day, our Friday #WeeklyDEbrief starts with a dream. Not only of a Europe where we have overcome gender inequality in tech - but also of an EU that becomes #aDigitalPowerhouse by 2030.
Our week did not only consist of (day)dreaming - but also of:
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????? If we can dream it, we can build it: If you ever wondered why we’re (SO passionately) fighting for the EU to become #aDigitalPowerhouse by 2030:
?? A European call to renew the Single Market marriage: After more than 30 years in love, the honeymoon phase is over. But what comes next can be an even deeper love (if we dare to be brave)…as we outlined in our joint letter with 29 national association members on how to revive the Single Market: ?
?? Digital for a Europe that can protect itself: The European Commission has unveiled its first-ever defence industrial strategy. A big and bold ambition we applaud, but let’s not forget the key factor defining the battlefield nowadays – technology.
?? Figure of the week: In 2023, a record number of 1.2 billion euros was spent on EU defence research & development projects
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♀?? See how we fight for a more diverse tech sector: On this Women’s Day our Director General Cecilia Bonefeld-Dahl not only rallied the European Commission for more gender balance in the digital industry but also joined our Projects team to highlight that we cannot become #aDigitalPowerhouse without women:
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?? Check out our take on the Cyber Solidarity Act agreement: The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union have agreed on a deal for the Cyber Solidarity Act! Why is this important? Find out here.
?? Don’t forget to apply to our vacancies and become a part of team DIGITALEUROPE!
? Read more about this important development in legal compliance in the EU: The European Court of Justice has spoken – and confirmed the importance of harmonised standards.
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???♀ Empowering women in cybersecurity: Are you ready for another episode of the Digital Skills Talk by the Digital Skills and Jobs Platform? In the newest episode, both Despina Spanou and Anett Mádi-Nátor delve offer inspiring insights on how to bridge the digital gender gap:
?? Paving the way for more sustainable products: CIRPASS-2 - Digital Product Passport has held its final event this week, connecting more than 1000 people in their strive to make the way we ship products more green.
???? Looking for experts to make our cities safer: CO-SECUR is looking for specialists in practice, academia or decision-making to help bring urban security to the next level. Apply here before 15 April.
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CNECT Equality Coordinator & working on (getting more) women in digital. Former Head of Unit "Accessibility, Multilingualism & Safer Internet"
1 年Totally inspiring to hear so many great speakers this #IWD morning, especially the young hackathon prize winners, shown here with Commissioner Breton, MEP Gálvez Mu?oz and Belgian Minister Lalieu and our DDG Renate NIKOLAY and Digital Europe CEO Cecilia Bonefeld-Dahl