During an informal ECOFIN meeting in Copenhagen, Kyriakos Pierrakakis was asked by the Danish Presidency to lead a discussion on innovation and digitization. Pierrakakis shared insights from Greece’s digital transformation, stressing that promoting these areas is key to boosting Europe’s productivity and competitiveness. He highlighted the urgent need to complete the single market by eliminating barriers and called for a new mindset to foster more European tech champions. Pierrakakis also presented several proposals, including the establishment of Digital Governance ministries and unified government portals across all member states. He concluded by emphasizing the importance of a fair digital transition that supports those at risk of being left behind.
Source: minfin.gov.gr
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