TALLINN, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- Estonian Prime Minister Juri Ratas, whose country holds a 6-month rotating presidency of the European Council, said Thursday that the digital revolution could mean economic growth, new jobs and better life.
"If we make the right decisions, the digital society means billions of euros of economic growth, millions of new jobs, flexible working hours, and a more balanced work and family life," Ratas told a press conference.
The Estonian capital is scheduled to host Tallinn Digital Summit on Friday, which will focus on how the European Union (EU) should move forward with the digital revolution and economy.
All 28 EU heads of state or government, except for Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, are expected to attend the summit to discuss further plans for digital innovation with the aim of keeping Europe ahead of the technological curve.
"There is so much to gain from the digital way of life if we do it the right way. Everybody can benefit from the digital revolution: the public sector and enterprises, but first of all, people ...No one should be left behind in this progress," Ratas told reporters.
On transport sharing economy, Ratas said, "We are ready to use these kind of new technologies, new opportunities," adding the digital society required a high level of skills and talents.
The first working session of the summit will be devoted to the "Future of the government", where leaders will discuss the role of the EU and governments in generating trust and security, a prerequisite for a digital Europe.
The second session will be on the "Future of the economy and society" to envisage the infrastructure, market and societal needs for creating a digitally resilient and competitive EU.
