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Focus AreasDigital Transformation

The digitalisation and connectivity of the economy and society, and more specifically the digital transformation of industry is a critical factor for Europe’s competitiveness, growth and jobs. Technological developments bring new opportunities but also challenges and concerns that need to be addressed. The Digital Transformation Working Group focuses on recommendations from a cross-sector perspective on how to achieve a successful digital transformation that brings value for industry and society.

The Digital Transformation Working Group:

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Chair

Aiman Ezzat

Chief Executive Officer of Capgemini

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Convenor

Marie-Caroline Baërd

Capgemini

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Contact

Hanno Woelm

ERT

hanno.woelm@ert.eu

Featured Documents

10 March 2025

ERT’s new Expert Paper: Harnessing Generative AI for Europe’s Industrial Future

The latest ERT Expert Paper on Generative AI highlights how GenAI presents an extraordinary, unprecedented opportunity to enhance productivity, reshape and redefine industries and strengthen Europe’s position in geopolitically competitive world....
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26 February 2025

ERT’s vision for the Clean Industrial Deal

In this extensive position paper, the European Round Table for Industry articulates its views on the various facets of policymaking that need to go into the Clean Industrial Deal. This...
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4 July 2024

Europe’s business leaders lay out their digital priorities for the next EU mandate

Brussels, 4 July 2024: As the countdown begins to the mandate of the next European Commission, corporate leaders from across the industrial & technological sectors today released a publication sharing...
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18 March 2024

An ice-bath for EU leaders. Competitiveness is crumbling: Europe’s business case needs a rebuild

BRUSSELS, 18 March 2024: As the clock ticks down to the European elections in June and Professor Mario Draghi’s upcoming report on Europe’s Competitiveness, the European Round Table for Industry...
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24 November 2023

Views of ERT on the Regulation of Foundation Models in the AI Act

Brussels, 24 November 2023: As the negotiations on the European AI Act approach their conclusion, the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) has shared its views in a letter to...
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24 November 2023

ERT Expert Paper: Connectivity is decisive for Europe’s competitiveness

Brussels, 24 November 2023: Secure, reliable & high-performing connectivity will be a major contributor to Europe’s economic wellbeing and competitiveness in the future, which will be defined by its path...
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20 July 2023

ERT’s views concerning the ongoing work on the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act

As the EU begins its phase of inter-institutional negotiations on the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) is sharing its views in a letter to...
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19 June 2023

ERT & DigitalEurope Joint Statement on the Data Act

In this joint statement ERT and DigitalEurope express their concerns about the current draft of the EU Data Act. In the rush to finalise the negotiations on the Data Act,...
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19 May 2023

ERT shares its views on the proposed EU Data Act

As the high level forum for CEOs and Chairs of European companies with operations worldwide, in this latest letter the European Round Table for Industry shares its thoughts on the...
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2 March 2023

ERT publishes Expert Paper on EU Artificial Intelligence Act

The potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data-driven tools to drive productivity and economic growth in Europe is vast. However, the European Union is behind its main competitors when it...
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13 December 2022

Expert Paper – The Digitally-Enabled Workforce of the Future

Around the world, COVID-19 has accelerated the transition to digital and flexible workplaces. New technologies will transform the way work is done, boosting productivity while giving employees flexibility in where,...
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6 December 2022

ERT welcomes Council position on AI

Brussels, 6 December 2022: Earlier this year, the European Commission presented a proposal laying down harmonised rules on Artificial Intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act). ERT supports its vision of creating trustworthy...
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12 October 2022

ERT Expert Paper – Action Plan for a Digitally Enabled Green Transition

Europe’s political leaders have set important ambitions for the transition that the EU economy and society must undergo during the coming decades. The EU and the Member States have agreed...
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7 October 2022

ERT issues Industrial Competitiveness Alert

Soaring energy prices are currently precipitating an alarming decline in the competitiveness of Europe’s industrial energy consumers. In this short summary paper, ERT highlights the significant implications of the current...
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11 May 2022

Joint Statement on the upcoming Trade & Technology Council

We, a coalition of trade associations from both sides of the Atlantic, representing businesses of all sizes and active in a variety of sectors, strongly support efforts to strengthen the...
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9 June 2021

ERT Expert Paper – B2B Data Sharing

Enterprise data is increasingly seen as both a strategic resource and essential utility for economic progress worldwide. New digital business models are shifting from closed, linear value chains to open,...
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3 May 2021

Europe’s industrial leaders spell out key performance indicators for the EU’s digital transformation

BRUSSELS, 3 MAY 2021: Following the launch of the European Commission’s Digital Compass in March, corporate leaders from across the industrial & technological landscape have weighed in with their position...
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9 March 2021

ERT Expert Paper on Artificial Intelligence

Adoption of Artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven tools will be a core driver of productivity and economic growth in Europe over the coming years. These tools will also play a...
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21 December 2020

Joint Statement on Safeguarding Data Flows

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10 December 2020

Europe’s industrial leaders voice their support for EU climate goals and share ideas to empower transition

  Support of European industrialists comes during a critical week for the EU as a 2030 greenhouse gas reduction target is on agenda of EU Summit ERT’s endorsement of the...
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26 November 2020

Schrems II: Impact Survey Report – November 2020

ACEA, BusinessEurope, DigtialEurope and ERT conducted a survey of businesses of all sizes and sectors across Europe to understand the impact of #Schrems2 on data transfers to the rest of...
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18 September 2020

Latest analysis of 5G roll-out in Europe reveals slow progress

  BRUSSELS, 18 SEPTEMBER 2020: As agitated geopolitics and disinformation cast a shadow on the deployment of 5G technology in various countries, the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) today...
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10 June 2020

European industrial leaders support the Next Generation EU recovery plan

As many European countries move to gradually reopen their economies, European corporate leaders today announced their support for European Commission (EC) President von der Leyen’s Next Generation EU recovery plan¹...
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29 April 2020

ERT Position on Cybersecurity

With the increasing digitalisation of business, cybersecurity risks will intensify, placing constraints on the future development of Europe. Governments, citizens and industry all have a role to play in managing...
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15 March 2020

ERT Position on the Regulatory Framework for 5G

If Europe is to achieve the European Commission’s ambition of becoming “fit for the digital age”, ERT believes that faster and more effective action is needed, to drive digital transformation...
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Digital Transformation


All Focus Areas

Securing Europe’s Place in a New World Order

The European Union has benefited its citizens economically and socially, regardless of the current challenges.

CFO Platform

Europe must become a more attractive destination for doing business and making investments.

Competition Policy

Unfair trading practices as well as the increasing dominance of global companies originating in the East and West are threatening Europe’s economy.

Competitiveness & Innovation

European companies and their employees are under increasing pressure from international competition.

Digital Transformation

The digital transformation of industry is a critical factor for Europe’s competitiveness, growth and jobs.

Energy Transition & Climate Change

The EU has taken a global lead in climate action - climate neutrality and global competitiveness must be mutually reinforcing.

Jobs, Skills & Impact

Europe’s greatest asset is its people and their diversity. We focus on bridging the skills gap and building an inclusive company culture.

Trade & Market Access

Free trade is one of the founding principles of the EU, and we need to take a stand to protect and preserve it.


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