This week, EURACTIV reports on Europe’s uphill battle to make the fourth industrial revolution a reality, from education to industry, from smart cities to health.
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Broadband internet set to win dedicated EU investment funding
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will set aside a dedicated part of the Juncker Plan to target broadband funding in rural areas, according to sources.
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Europe looks for digital growth recipe to revive ailing economy
More investment in skills and the completion of the digital single market are among the top priorities in order to relaunch economic growth in Europe, experts and policymakers agreed during a European Commission conference yesterday (6 April).
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‘Netflix-like’ city transport app could mean people buy less cars
The European Commission is pushing local authorities to digitise cities and make them more efficient—one radical plan bubbling up could minimise the number of cars on city streets.
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WHO pushes digital technology in EU healthcare
The World Health Organisation (WHO) wants EU member states to focus more resources on e-Health, saying it can empower patients and spark innovation.
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Nordic countries lead EU in digital entrepreneurship
The Nordic countries lead the rest of the EU in fostering new digital startups and helping businesses go digital, according to a European Commission report.
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More than money, Europe needs entrepreneurial culture change
Europe faces an uphill battle to make the fourth industrial revolution a reality. While the investment needed will be a challenge, the main obstacle to complete the transition towards the new digitalised future may be the sluggish entrepreneurial culture in Europe.
