Europe - Kroes stresses the seriousness of Europe's digital problems and the urgent need for our leadership to address them

[EC] The main problems for the digital agenda are:

1. Lack of investment in networks:
2. Fragmented digital markets:
3. Lack of digital literacy and skills:
4. Missed opportunities in addressing societal challenges
5. Rising cybercrime and risk of low trust in networks:
6. Insufficient research and innovation efforts:
7. Lack of interoperability:

Neelie Kroes Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda A Digital Agenda for Europe European Business Leaders Convention Brussels, 4th May 2010