2000talet

The 2000-talet, or the 2000s, refers to the decade spanning 2000 to 2009. In many regions it was characterized by rapid digitalization, economic volatility, and expanding globalization. The era saw a shift from older media to the internet as the primary information platform, and it began to reshape politics, business, and daily life.

Technology and communications advanced rapidly. Broadband became commonplace, mobile phones became ubiquitous, and the internet matured into a platform for commerce, media, and social interaction. Google's rise as a dominant search engine, the launch of Facebook (2004), YouTube (2005), and Twitter (2006) transformed online communication. The decade culminated in the emergence of smartphones, notably the iPhone in 2007, which accelerated the convergence of mobile and internet services.

Economically, the decade experienced the dot-com bust in the early years, followed by global expansion and rising outsourcing. The mid- to late-2000s saw the growth of emerging economies and a more interconnected financial system. The financial crisis of 2007–2009 and the subsequent Great Recession had far-reaching effects on employment, trade, and government policy.

Internationally, the 2000s were shaped by the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001 and subsequent conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. The enlargement of the European Union in 2004 and 2007 expanded shared institutions. Climate change emerged as a central policy concern, leading to negotiations under the Kyoto Protocol framework and later resulted in renewed international efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Societal changes included increased migration and cultural exchange, aging populations in many developed countries, and shifts in consumer culture toward digital media, streaming, and user-generated content. The decade also witnessed significant advances in science, space exploration, and energy technologies, as well as ongoing debates about privacy, security, and the role of government in a connected world.