Europe's e-services portal is confronting "huge practical difficulties" and will not be available until next year, the EU's e-government programme has admitted.
Member states must outline their political commitment to e-government if they want to increase the take up of electronic services, a report from the European Commission has warned.
Introduction
The public sector plays a major role in Europe's social and economic development. It provides for welfare to citizens, socio-economic cohesion and a competitive market environment.
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