eco Chair of the Board Oliver Süme: Announced Digital Strategy Presents an Opportunity

Commenting on the German Digital Strategy that was announced today by Stefan Schnorr, State Secretary to the Federal Minister for Digital Affairs and Transport, eco Chair of the Board Oliver Süme says:

“eco has repeatedly advocated for the development of a comprehensive digital strategy with clear focal points and measurable targets. With the framework announced by State Secretary Stefan Schnorr, such a strategy could be relaunched and additionally also developed and implemented with resources and professional expertise. This is an opportunity for the digital transformation of the industry and society in Germany, and eco will be pleased to play a constructive role here with the expertise of its approximately 1,100 member companies.”

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