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"Growth has never been more critical for Europe. The instability caused by US President Trump's unpredictability has called the transatlantic partnership into question, shifted geopolitical alliances and rattled world markets. All this at a time when Europe is falling behind in the tech race and has an ongoing conflict in its own neighbourhood. The needed boost in economic growth is driven by technological innovation, labour force expansion and efficient resource allocation; but policymakers also need to focus on sustainability. What kind of growth does Europe need? How do the priorities regarding technological advancement, defence and green transition factor in? What should policymakers be focusing on in order to enable this growth? How do they ensure sustainability and avoid environmental degradation?"

"Time seems out of joint. The world society has experienced a centennial pandemic, the global thermometer has displayed a sequence of hottest years on record, and Russia's war on Ukraine has shattered political order. Unsurprisingly, the economy is severely affected. Governments worldwide hope that digital technologies can provide key solutions. Yet this report shows that digitalisation, in its current and mainstream form, is rather aggravating than solving many of the pressing social and environmental crises at hand. What is needed instead is a deep sustainability transformation that fundamentally reorganizes the economy and all its sectors – agriculture, mobility, energy, buildings, industry, and consumption.
“Digital Reset” shows how digital technologies can support the quest for such a deep sustainability transformation. The report provides a blueprint for the European Union on how to reconceptualize digitalisation so that it first and foremost contributes to achieving carbon neutrality, resource autonomy and economic resilience while supporting equity and fully respecting citizen's rights and privacy.
The report is the outcome of a two-year international science-policy dialogue, “Digitalization for Sustainability” (D4S), and presents the most up-to-date comprehensive analysis of opportunities, risks and governance options regarding digitalization and sustainability."