Where is Europe now with i2010- A European Information Society

i2010 - A European Information Society for growth and employment

i2010 was the EU policy framework for the information society and media. It promoted the positive contribution that information and communication technologies (ICT) can make to the economy, society and personal quality of life. The strategy is now coming to an end and is going to be followed by a new initiative – the Digital Agenda – in 2010.

Highlights:

Vice-President for the Digital Agenda Neelie Kroes welcomes Ministers' support for the European Digital Agenda, in particular the Ministerial Declaration on Digital Europe

This very ambitious Agenda has unfortunately disappointed the many supporters of progress on the continent. The Europe still lags beside the US in the number of higher educate populace, in the number and size of High Technology business, and in several aspects of a modern and fast growing society.
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I was one of these believers in late 1980's. I sold my house and moved with family to realize the dream of a century. Europe was about to open up and reunite with the Central and Eastern economies that are now part and some like Poland quite successful within EU.

We did succeed in this and reached more. In 8 years from my arrival in Germany, our business grew by 4000% (meaning steady 500% growth annually!!!).

Europe still invest in technology but in States, so far that European investments in US exceed by 6 billion annually the US investments in Europe.

I see that not "new" agenda for the Digital Europe 2020 would not do much either.
Help me with argumentation to the contrary you all euro-enthusiasts by commenting below.


regards

Stefan

Digital Agenda for Europe is one of flagships of Europe 2020 – the Commission’s proposal on a new economic strategy

The Digital Agenda: challenges for Europe and the mobile industry - speech by Neelie Kroes, European Commissioner for Digital Agenda

Other highlights:

Europe's Digital Competitiveness Report 2009

Other highlights:
eYouGuide to your rights online
Broadband gap and economic recovery