News28 July 2026Mobile-free public schools do not eliminate the need for technology understanding Mobile phones at Danish primary schools will be no more. But we are blind to the fact that understanding technology has become a democratic necessity. Not only do we need to get mobile phones out of our children's school lives, but we also should try...
News27 July 2026New Proton VPN Research explores Internet Censorship across the world 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.
News27 July 2026New BIK MOOC to train teachers helping children & young people build health(ier) digital lives 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.
News27 July 2026“A new Europe must emerge”: our key takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen’s 2025 SOTEU address 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.
News27 July 2026Commission proposes a Council Recommendation on Human Capital in an effort to reverse negative skills trends 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.
News27 July 2026Shape the next chapter of the Digital Skills & Jobs Platform: take our short survey! 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.
News27 July 2026Commission launches Quantum Europe Strategy to turn EU into a Quantum Powerhouse by 2030 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.
News27 July 2026The building blocks of a better future for our youngsters: the OECD's Youth Toolkit charts a way forward 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.
News27 July 2026Commission’s Union of Skills package enabling the digital transition 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.
News27 July 2026What trends are shaping education in 2025? Track them with OECD! 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.
