Digital Single Market strategy, the first topic to be discussed at EU summit today

The official economic agenda at EU summit includes the Digital Single Market strategy, the European Semester, the TTIP and the report from the four Presidents on euro area integration, while Greece is no doubt going to be discussed.

The main objective of the Digital Single Market, on the first topic,  is to find ways to allow better cross-border access to digital services.

This will entail harmonisation of internet regulation and copyright laws, a reliable and uniform high-speed broadband, but also a common personal data protection system.

According to a Commission study, the Digital Single Market would boost EU growth by up to €250bn, mainly via lower costs for consumers and broader competition