We have also undergone a communications and technological revolution that has touched every aspect of our lives. While immense new opportunities have opened up for Europe's citizens and businesses, global competition for trade and investment has never been tougher.
我们还经历了一场影响到生活方方面面的通信与技术革命。在众多的新机遇为欧洲公民和公司开启的同时，在贸易和投资方面的全球竞争也更为严酷。