Translation of "Bretelle d'accès aux autoroutes de l'information " (French → English) :

If the European Union were to help give these countries and their people access to the information superhighway, one of the most significant reasons for migration (lack of work) would be removed. Telework could be carried out from these countries. The extent to which this might lead to further job losses in the European Union, because it is as easy for a company to recruit teleworkers (including those with academic training such as programmers, accountants or software designers) from non-member as from member countries, is a problem that will have to be addressed in future European legislation and at world level (e.g. ILO conventions).

C. whereas the digital revolution is occurring so quickly that speedy decisions have to be taken on education, training, social regulations, job creation and equal opportunities with regard to access to the information superhighway,

- City information highways: the creation of networks and services should be promoted which interconnect households, businesses, social organizations and administrations and provide access to on-line multimedia information, education, cultural, entertainment and tourism services on a local, regional, national and Community basis.

To that end, they will focus on: - development of infrastructure, particularly in rural areas, to facilitate access to services; - the modernization of telecommunications (legislation, regulations, pricing structure and transparency, privatization, etc.); - access to the information superhighway and to multi-media networks; - transfer of technology, research and training (distance learning, teleworking, SMEs and health); - development of inter-administrative information networks within the Euro-Mediterranean economic area; - coop ...[+++]eration among telecommunications companies in the above areas.

In particular, the more appropriate emphasis on learning illustrates that, although access to the information super-highway is and will continue to be important, it is insufficient to ensure the rapid development of a knowledge-based economy.

This will be critical in the development of trans- European communications networks. - The rapid deployment, especially in less developed or remote areas of multimedia applications and access to the developing date superhighways of the information society. - Removal of prohibitions on service and interconnection - Simplification of operations such as licensing equipment registration and installation - Increased confidence of users, operators and investors in satellite solutions for Europe.