E-governance and Digital transformation in the European Union. TalTech Journal of European Studies

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At a historical period of renovation in the paradigm of society, E-Governance and digitalization have seen their implementation accelerated by the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, understanding, suggesting adequate implementation and promoting such a change in the model of civilization is a priority as scientific target of the research.

The main working areas are related to the practical implementation of E-governance in the European Union, including areas as politics, economy, law, international relations and social aspects.

The objective is understanding and foreseeing the fast development on the digital agenda that can change completely the perception of the European Union, its influence over the citizen lives and the external scope of the organization.

The methodology depends on each expertise area as it is a multidisciplinary special number with a common theme link with digitalization and the transformation of the society. Nevertheless, research will follow a similar structure with an introduction to the field, state of art, most problematic aspects and future possibilities of implementing digital reforms in the EU, including conclusions on their impact on the EU development.

The common structure in research will facilitate the sharing and understanding of the scientific work of the members of the network, and the dissemination to decision making authorities (specially the European Commission) and the civil society in general.

The network foster discussion and interconnection on the digital transformation of the European Union, facilitating the debate and a holistic understanding of the digital society for researchers and authorities.