5G – enabling Europe’s digital and green transformation

Peter Stuckmann, Head of Unit, Future Connectivity Systems at the DG CONNECT, European Commission, presented at the 5GForum on May 6-7, 2020 how the European Commission intends to meet the “A Europe fit fro the digital age” priority set by Ursula Van der Leyen last July.

5G is for sure one of the key levers. Peter Stuckmann provided details on actions taken to address Covid-19 issues. He presented the state of the art of 5G in Europe in terms of trials, spectrum assignments and commercial launches. He also emphasized the Pan-EU 5G Corridors for Connected and Automated Mobility” initiative.

To conclude, Peter Stuckmann detailed what is next on Horizon Europe 2021-2027 and gave an overview on beyond 5G and towards 6G topics.

Download the slides here.