Information and Communication Technologies Developments in European Union during the Financial Crisis

Abstract

History: The countries of the European Union have faced one of the worst financial and economic crises of the recent history. The crisis impacts several social – economic indicators with multiple effects on societies and market sectors such as the Information and Communication Sector (ICT), which has been identified as a key factor for social and economic growth. Keywords: Broadband, broadband policy, economic crisis, electronic communications, financial crisis, ICT, ICT policy.