The Minister for Digital Transformation and Public Function, Óscar López, has emphasized the urgent need to implement an ambitious project of technological and digital policy in the Senate. During his intervention at the Digital Transformation Commission, López advocated for a humanistic technological approach that ensures compatibility between regulation and competitiveness, requesting the collaboration of all political forces to support a European model in the digital field.
The current geopolitical context, characterized by tensions and disruptive changes, such as the recent purchase of the world’s largest social network by one of the richest men, has been presented by the minister as a challenge that can be transformed into an opportunity for Spain. In this sense, López stated that the country has the possibility to stand out at a European level by building a digital space that is public and people-centered.
The minister’s commitment is articulated in three key areas: the development of technological capabilities, the promotion of artificial intelligence from an ethical perspective, and the transformation of the Public Administration. To achieve these objectives, initiatives are planned to deepen the digital and green revolution, positioning Spain as a leader in both Europe and the OECD.
López emphasized the importance of digital training, pointing out that Spain, like Germany, is a country of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that must transform into technological powerhouses. In this framework, he highlighted the success of the Digital Kit program, which has granted over 630,000 aids for business digitization, as well as the Consulting Kit, which has provided advice to numerous SMEs.
Additionally, he announced a plan of 124.5 million euros aimed at the digitalization of media, emphasizing the need to provide these resources to combat misinformation. He also addressed cybersecurity, mentioning the recent approval of the Draft Law on Cybersecurity Coordination and Governance, which includes specific measures to prevent phone scams.
The minister highlighted the need for technological sovereignty and the importance of the Spanish Society for Technological Transformation (SETT), which has over 16,000 million euros to finance advanced technologies. He also emphasized investment in training in microelectronics and cybersecurity, as well as the goal of eliminating the fixed connectivity gap in the country.
Regarding the data economy, López emphasized its growing value in the European market and the success of the Plan to Boost Sectoral Data Spaces, which mobilizes significant investments to support data management projects. He also referred to the Spain Hub Audiovisual Plan, highlighting its importance in the transformation of the audiovisual industry as a strategic sector for the national economy.
Finally, the minister addressed the regulation of artificial intelligence and the creation of the Spanish Agency for Supervision of Artificial Intelligence, whose goal is to ensure the ethical use of this technology. López concluded his intervention by calling for collaboration and affirming that Spain is in the “first division of digital transformation,” emphasizing the need to join efforts to achieve a digital revolution that benefits as many citizens as possible.
Source: MiMub in Spanish
