STEM Education Strategic Plan
Part of the Union of Skills package adopted by the European Commission in March 2025, the STEM Education Strategic Plan lays out a progressive outlook of future education systems in Europe.
This section presents an overview of European initiatives and programmes in digital skills and jobs. They aim to bridge the digital skills gap for all and make Europe fit for the digital age. Explore a variety of actions and programmes on European and international level that help people upskill, reskill, or take the next step in their careers.
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Europe's Internet of Things Policy
To unleash the potential of the Internet of Things across Europe and beyond, the EU is working closely with industry, organisations and academia.-
CyberSec4Europe
CyberSec4Europe is a pioneering research initiative with a clear mission: to fortify Europe's cybersecurity landscape and propel the continent towards a secure, digitally advanced future. -
Report on the state of the Digital Decade
In a landmark step towards realizing the Digital Decade Policy Programme 2030, the European Union has released its inaugural report on the State of the Digital Decade. This comprehensive assessment takes stock of the EU's progress towards a successful digital transformation, setting a strategic roadmap for the next decade. 
Digital and green skills upgrading programmes by the Public Employment Service
In a rapidly changing labour market, upskilling is more needed than ever and is an important active employment policy. This is why the Public Employment Service (PESA) is planning programmes for upskilling and retraining 80,000 unemployed people in-
European Higher Education Initiatives
The initiative that set up a cooperation higher education institutions, EU and Member States to support and enable the higher education sector to thrive and contribute to Europe’s resilience and recovery. -
CHAISE: Blockchain Skills for Europe
An EU-funded initiative, leading on addressing blockchain's impact and future-proofing the workforce. -
European Software Skills Alliance (ESSA)
A project to upskill and boost growth and professional development for digital experts in the field of software development. -
Digital Week in Latvia
Digital Week is a national annual information and awareness raising campaign in Latvia promoting digital skills and digital transformation. -
The European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan
In 2017, the Council of Europe, the European Parliament and the European Commission proclaimed the European Pillar of Social Rights, which set out 20 key principles and rights essentials to build a fairer and more inclusive European Union, based on