Top stories on digital skills State of the Digital Decade 2026: without urgent action, EU risks missing out on 20 million ICT experts target According to the 2026 edition, the EU is projected to reach the target of 80% of EU citizens with basic digital skills in 2037. With 10,5 million ICT specialists currently employed, Europe seems to be falling short also of its 20 million target for 2030. Urgent action in skills is needed to bridge gaps and reinforce EU competitiveness. 04 May 2026Digital Skills EU Days: Join us for the Awards Ceremony and launch of the Digital Skills Academies 27 May 2026Let’s meet all the finalists of the European Digital Skills Awards 2026!26 March 2026Take your skills to the next level with the Digital Skills & Jobs Platform's new Training Catalogue Discover Self-assessment tools Discover self-assessment tools to check your digital knowledge, upgrade and grow. Access your skills, spot strengths and gaps, and find tailored recommendations to upskill. Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) Explore the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) to tackle the challenge of developing a skilled talent pool of ICT experts in Europe – stay tuned for more updates! Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition Pledges Join the Digital Skills & Jobs Coalition and make a pledge to contribute to equip Europeans with the skills they need in the digital age. Join a community of European changemakers today! National Digital Skills & Jobs Coalitions Discover the latest stories of the National Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition in the Platform. Many coalitions are connected sharing their stories every week. Main trends in the European Union Interactive map on the Digital Skills level on countriesView more15 August 2023Slovakia - Supporting the development of 5G networks in Slovakia for 2020-202519 May 2021Hungary - Digital Workforce Programme23 May 2025Luxembourg - Luxembourg's Quantum StrategyPreviousNext
State of the Digital Decade 2026: without urgent action, EU risks missing out on 20 million ICT experts target According to the 2026 edition, the EU is projected to reach the target of 80% of EU citizens with basic digital skills in 2037. With 10,5 million ICT specialists currently employed, Europe seems to be falling short also of its 20 million target for 2030. Urgent action in skills is needed to bridge gaps and reinforce EU competitiveness.
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Posted byGinevra Santini|04 June 2026Five years of the Digital Skills and Jobs Platform! On 5 June, join us for a special anniversary edition of the Digital Skills Talks to celebrate the Platform's anniversary! Meet the speakers...
Posted byGinevra Santini|21 May 2026Meet the Finalists of the European Digital Skills Awards 2026! On 27 May, join the Digital Skills and Jobs Platform for the official announcement of the 2026 finalists in each award category, celebrating...
