New Proton VPN Research explores Internet Censorship across the worldCybersecurityDigital skillsDigital transformationShow less Internet censorship is becoming increasingly sophisticated, with governments using different methods to restrict access to online information and digital services. To help users better understand what these restrictions are, Proton VPN has published new research alongside its Internet Censorship Simulator, exploring how internet access differs across countries. Read more
New BIK MOOC to train teachers helping children & young people build health(ier) digital lives Digital skillsDigital transformationShow less The “Helping kids build and manage healthy online relationships” MOOC, developed as part of the Better Internet for Kids (BIK initiative, kicked off on October 6. If you are a teacher working with children or young people, you can still join this free course to learn techniques to provide better support to your students, and see them thrive in the digital world. Read more
“A new Europe must emerge”: our key takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen’s 2025 SOTEU address Artificial IntelligenceTelecommunicationsDigital skillsDigital transformationShow less Back to school and back to business. On 10 September 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addressed the European Parliament, taking stock of the past year and looking towards the future. Check out the highlights of the speech, and what it means for digital skills. Read more
Commission proposes a Council Recommendation on Human Capital in an effort to reverse negative skills trendsDigital skillsShow less On 25 November 2025, the European Commission proposed a Council Recommendation on Human Capital in the European Union, urging EU Member States to take action and reverse negative trends in skills, especially in the area of basic skills. The Recommendation goes hand in hand with the 2025 European Semester Autumn Package, published on the same day, which sets out the economic and employment policies expected to give competitiveness a boost. Read more
Shape the next chapter of the Digital Skills & Jobs Platform: take our short survey! Digital skillsDigital transformationShow less DSJP is undergoing a redesign by improving its user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) to better meet your needs, but we need your insights, your perspective, and your opinion to make this happen. Your voice counts: spare 10 minutes of your time to fill in our short survey - and help us build a digital future that works for everyone. Read more
Commission launches Quantum Europe Strategy to turn EU into a Quantum Powerhouse by 2030Quantum ComputingShow less In July 2025, the European Commission launched its new strategy to support a resilient and sovereign quantum ecosystem in Europe, opening new opportunities for competitiveness and tech leadership on a global scale. Read more
The building blocks of a better future for our youngsters: the OECD's Youth Toolkit charts a way forwardArtificial IntelligenceDigital skillsDigital transformationShow less The 2024 Youth Toolkit of the OECD highlights 38 good practice examples of various initiatives from throughout the world that are engaging young people to acquire a diverse skillset. We gathered the highlights and added some lines here and there. Check out our summary and dive into the full report via here. Read more
Commission’s Union of Skills package enabling the digital transition Artificial IntelligenceQuantum ComputingDigital skillsDigital transformationShow less The European Commission adopts the Union of Skills package, a flagship initiative with a range of actions to promote basic and advanced digital skills, that aims to boost EU capacity to attract and retain talent. Read more
What trends are shaping education in 2025? Track them with OECD!Artificial IntelligenceDigital skillsDigital transformationShow less Breakthrough technologies like AI and IoT are changing the way we work and interact with one another - fast. Dive into the main trends that have shaped education in 2025 and explore the challenges the sector has to deal with in an increasingly digital future. Read more
As EU Year of Skills wraps up, Commission sets out an action plan to tackle labour and skills shortagesArtificial IntelligenceCybersecurityBig DataRoboticsMachine LearningSoftwareMobile Application DevelopmentWeb DevelopmentDigital skillsDigital transformationShow moreShow less The action plan is part of the EU's strategy to boost its competitiveness and enhance its economic and social resilience. The action plan is a key deliverable of the European Year of Skills, an EU-wide umbrella campaign with the objective of ensuring people have a quality job, and the skills to excel in it. Read more
