In his address, the Head of State mostly focused on steps that Europe should take to remain competitive with the USA and Asia in the provision of e-services.
"I am pleased that the United Kingdom is one of the most business-friendly countries in the European Union. And it is also one of our strongest allies in giving impetus to cross-Member State digital development," added President Ilves.
"We need to make significant efforts towards creating a more favourable environment for technology intensive companies. The European Union has been unable to ensure the cross-border movement of e-services and companies are challenged by the taxation systems, data protection and consumer protection of 28 different countries," stated the Head of State.
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