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Digital technologies and their uses are the driving force behind radical changes to our economy, redrawing the boundaries of public and private spheres and reshaping social interactions.
The repercussions of these changes are now all-encompassing and are mapping out tomorrow’s society.
Twenty-first century France must embrace digital technology, prepare for future developments, take up all the opportunities and shape a society that embodies the principles of liberty, equality and fraternity.
Key objectives are summarized in this article.
For France, digital technology offers new possibilities for development, growth and sharing. Democracy and public debates were also at the center of the initiative launched by Emmanuel Macron, Minister of Economy and Finance, and Axelle Lemaire, Secretary of State to Digital Economy.
The new "Digital Republic bill" adopted in May 2016 was the first time ever interactive online consultation organized by a French government for a legislation process. Indeed, before submitting the Digital Republic bill to the Conseil d’Etat (French Supreme Administrative Court), everyone had the chance to provide their input on the legislation during the consultation held in 2015.
A. Contributors were able to comment on the text’s articles and suggest amendments which were, in turn, open to remarks from other Internet users building a space for online democracy.
B. Once studied, some of the proposals might have made their way into the Digital Republic bill making this initiative interactive.
C. The government also officially replied to those suggestions which were the most popular amongst Internet users after voting online.
A truly innovative experience!
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