News ago#EUYouthWeek 2024 kicks off, promising a stronger Europe by 2030 “Your voice, your Europe”: shaping the future of Europe through the voice of young people is a key aim of the #EUYouthWeek campaign this April. See how digital technologies can influence public opinion ahead of the EU elections, use data to bring to light the most pressing issues of our time, and find solutions together with EU policymakers.
News agoBoosting Europe’s global tech footprint: EU charts out new International Digital Strategy The new strategy, announced on 5 June 2025 is a fresh EU-centric vision to strengthened international digital cooperation. It aims to boost the EU’s tech competitiveness through economic and business cooperation, promote a high level of security for the EU and its partners, and shape global digital governance and standards together with partners.
News agoEmbracing the Tech Frontier: our main takeaways from the OECD's 2024 Digital Economy Outlook The 2024 edition of OECD's flagship publication came out on 14 May. Check out our key takeaways from the report, and what it means for the future of skills in Europe.
News agoOur Digital Rural Futures: have we hacked the code? Rural areas are a key part of European ecosystem, and strengthening digital skills amongst rural residents means improving access to public services and promoting socio-economic development. A range of initiatives aim to bridge the digital divide and equip rural areas with digital skills. Check them out - and find relevant funding through the Rural Toolkit.
News agoEU companies top US and Chinese counterparts in R&D investment growth, reversing a decade-long trend Dive into the 2024 EU Industrial Scoreboard with with us and let us take you through its main insights - as always, with a focus on digital skills and ICT education - and go on further to explore the report in full. Your journey.
News agoHelp shape future EU investment in research, innovation & deployment of digital technologies: 3 Commission surveys close 23 May DG CNECT welcomes contributions on current and future needs, challenges and opportunities for Research, Innovation and Deployment of digital technologies in 3 open surveys, with 23 May 2025 as a deadline. Share your voice and help direct future EU investment in key areas of the digital ecosystem.
News agoEU launches new set of open calls under DIGITAL to boost innovative technologies' uptake, strengthen advanced digital skills On 9 October 2025, the European Commission and HaDEA, the Commission’s Health and Digital Executive Agency, announced the 9th set of open calls under the Digital Europe Programme. The calls close on 3 March 2026
News agoEU Commission unveils EUR 1.3 billion investment in digital skills, AI and cybersecurity EU Commission unveils EUR 1.3 billion investment in digital skills, AI and cybersecurity The European Commission has just adopted its Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) work programme for 2025–2027, providing funding support of EUR 1.3 billion for digital skills, AI and cybersecurity.
News agoEU faces growing cybersecurity skills gap, new Eurobarometer reveals A new Eurobarometer survey reveals a critical shortage of cybersecurity skills in the EU, highlighting the need for more specialists and increased cybersecurity awareness among employees. In response, the European Commission is intensifying efforts through initiatives like the Cybersecurity Skills Academy to address this gap and enhance the region's cyber resilience.
News agoDigital skills still prioritised in the Commission's new Political Guidelines 2024-2029 Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled European Commission latest Political Guidelines for the period 2024-2029, placing a strong emphasis on addressing the continent's digital skills shortages. A key focus will be establishing a Union of Skills, aimed at tackling labour and skills gaps across the EU.
