European Commission 2 July 2014, COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS Towards a thriving data-driven economy

52014DC0442 COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS Towards a thriving data-driven economy /* COM/2014/0442 final */ 1. Introduction The European Council's conclusions of October 2013 focused on the digital economy, innovation and services as drivers for growth and jobs.