Interview with Robert Madelin, Director-General, Information Society and Media, European Commission (Dossier: Broadband for All) (Interview‪)‬

C&S: In May, the Commission adopted a Digital Agenda for Europe, setting specific targets for broadband coverage and take-up. What are these targets ? Robert MADELIN: The recently adopted Digital Agenda for Europe is a flagship initiative of the Europe 2020 strategy for a smart, sustainable and inclusive economy. It outlines an action plan to boost Europe's prosperity and well-being in the world, by contributing significantly to the economic growth and spread the benefits of information and communication technologies (ICT) to all parts of society.