Backstage with Europe’s creators
MEP Victor Negrescu and EU40 hosted an exhibition called "Backstage with Europe's Creators" in the European Parliament on September 22nd.
View ArticleCoding classes trending across EU schools
SPECIAL REPORT / A majority of member states have introduced coding classes to their educational curriculums, as education ministries across Europe increasingly view computer skills as essential to...
View ArticleAnsip: Europe ‘still has some way to go’ on digital skills
SPECIAL REPORT / 40% of the population in Europe has insufficient digital skills, according to Andrus Ansip, who says this “is a real cause for concern” as most jobs today require at least basic...
View ArticleDigital economy far from full potential, OECD warns
SPECIAL REPORT / The potential for information technologies to boost growth across all industrial sectors is still huge, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) -...
View ArticleINFOGRAPHIC: Digital skills in Europe
SPECIAL REPORT / Most jobs today require some digital and ICT skills. Jobseekers will have a harder time finding work without them.
View ArticleCoding kids share their digital skills with MEPs
SPECIAL REPORT / Dozens of children from around the continent came to the European Parliament on 30 September to help MEPs brush up their digital skills.
View ArticleDigital experts say coding leads to empowerment (and jobs)
SPECIAL REPORT / Computer programming brings "empowerment" to the individual, according to digital experts, who say teaching kids how to code will also prepare them for the jobs of the future.
View ArticleINFOGRAPHIC: Coding at school — How do EU countries compare?
SPECIAL REPORT / Digital competences and ICT skills are seen as key for young people to integrate in the job market. Jobseekers will have a harder time finding work without them.
View ArticleComputing and digital literacy education needs a unified approach
SPECIAL REPORT / As EU Code Week comes to a close this weekend, the ECDL Foundation writes that education programmes promoting coding need to be balanced with basic technology skills, which are too...
View ArticleBrazil is one of the most dynamic digital economies, Google executive says
Despite its current "economic instability", Brazil is one of the most dynamic digital economies, and its high level of connectivity could increase business for many companies, Google Brazil head Fabio...
View ArticleFrance and Germany push their own digital agenda
François Hollande and Angela Merkel will use a conference at Paris' Élysée Palace today (27 October) to rally support for their vision of the digital single market. EurActiv France reports.
View ArticleMade in Italy
Made in Italy is a unique collaboration between the Italian Ministry of Employment, Unioncamere, Google and Italian SMEs, created to boost digital skills, improve business competitiveness and tackle...
View Article€4-5bn EU digital investment fund needed, France says
France's Minister for the Economy, Emmanuel Macron, insisted on the need for a €4-€5 billion European digital investment fund at the French-German digital conference on Tuesday (27 October). EurActiv...
View ArticleGoogle: Interest in computer science education is exploding globally
The digital industry is increasingly being asked to assist educational providers in making computer science learning more engaging for students. Lack of digital skills will result in a shortfall of...
View ArticleOettinger: Youth unemployment is waste of talent we can’t afford
It's unacceptable that the youth unemployment rates in some EU member states are massive, when the ICT sector has problems recruiting people, according to Günther Oettinger, Commissioner for Digital...
View ArticleTraditional SMEs face an uphill recovery
Small and medium-sized companies in traditional sectors have lost the momentum to prepare for the next industrial revolution, Industry 4.0.
View ArticleMEPs unite behind ‘pro-Uber’ report
Members of the European Parliament backed Uber-type companies in the heated debate about the sharing economy, calling on regulators to encourage their development in Europe.
View ArticleDigitalising workplace relations
If managed correctly, the increasing use of digital technology in the workplace could help bring workers together and strengthen their role within businesses. Our partner La Tribune reports.
View ArticleEU mulls new rules for era of ‘intelligent’ factories, robots
The European Commission wants to usher in the era of artificial intelligence and robotisation in factories with a “digitising industry” strategy due in April.
View ArticleWhy Industry 4.0 is not just about industry
This year’s summit in Davos is meant to raise awareness of the opportunities of Industry 4.0 for everyone – not only in Europe, but worldwide, writes Thilo Brodtmann.
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