In March 2000, European Union leaders agreed to spearhead wide-ranging...

In March 2000, European Union leaders agreed to spearhead wide-ranging reforms aimed at promoting a fully integrated telecommunications market by the end of the following year, as well as legislation for a legal framework for e-commerce to be enacted that same year. These reforms aim to promote greater economic growth and competitiveness within the EU, particularly in the rapidly-evolving field of technology and telecommunications. The reforms are seen as an important step towards achieving greater integration and harmonization within the EU, particularly in the areas of telecommunications and e-commerce. They reflect the growing importance of technology and innovation in driving economic growth, and the need for a regulatory framework that can support and encourage the development of these sectors.

Thursday, 23 March, 2000