The digital decade: Let’s make it a success

 We, at Sopra Steria, consider the EU’s Digital Decade strategy vital for Europe’s economic and social future. A prominent part of this scheme consists of regulations to defend European values. While we welcome this approach, we think that more can be done: the EU needs to involve European companies in the execution of its political aspirations. Amongst the many actions, we would like to highlight three.

Mohammed Sijelmassi is the CTO Sopra Steria.

First, public procurement of digital solutions should reach a level where it can make a difference. Second, a more specific issue, a European digital identity could become a trailblazer for digital transformation. Third, for decades, policymakers have been stressing education and skills improvement as key factors for EU competitiveness. The EU should work with European companies to shape this policy in the Member States. We need an agenda leading to a digital future tailor made for Europe. (...)