Opinions02 November 2026Digital Talent EU Days 2026: Connecting people and skills across Europe Digital Talent EU Days 2026 brought together policymakers, industry leaders, educators and digital skills experts at Trinity Business School in Dublin on 15–16 October to explore how Europe can develop, attract and retain the talent needed for its digital future.
Opinions30 October 2026Digital skills and displacement: digital skills and access to digital work as a central part of European refugee policies Global population displacement is a key issue in our modern world with conflict and climate change forcing many people to leave their home regions or countries. Refugee populations are set to rise with the number of people in Europe who have been...
Opinions10 September 2026The digital gender gap now has a map, and it shows where Europe needs to go For the first time, we can see exactly where women fall off the digital career ladder. The Women in Digital Index is the first step in acknowledging the problem.
Opinions28 August 2026Digital Story: dare to dream, dare to lead Avanti Sharma defines herself as "just an ordinary schoolgirl", but behind her unassuming demeanour lies a passionate advocate for the next generation of digital innovators, with a knack for coding and a vision for reshaping the future of tech literacy. In this interview, she shares her journey, insights, and advice for young people eager to step into the world of tech.
Opinions21 August 2026Gender inclusivity in the spotlight: decoding Slovenia's ICT landscape Slovenia has long been investing in public policies that foster the development of digital skills, technology, and innovation. Yet, ICT experts are in dire need, and the country applies a multifaceted approach to promote gender diversity within the ICT workforce.
Opinions28 July 2026"No one is an island, and neither are our skills" - Dansk IT's tripartite model to skills development No one is an island and we do not exist in isolation. In every aspect of our lives - private, professional, and so forth, human-to-human interaction is a crucial societal driver. Nowhere does it also say we should have the same skills, do the same...
Opinions07 July 2026The Digital Skills Initiative: Closing the Digital Skills Gap in Austria Austria is an EU champion in digital skills, but there is still work to do:
Opinions12 June 2026Winning the “Race for Talent” for our Smart Cities An opinion piece by Dr Panos Fitsilis on the importance of winning the race for talent and why this is essential when it comes to building smart cities.
Opinions12 June 2026Supporting Businesses to address the digital skills gap There are over 200,000 SMEs in Ireland, ranging from owner-managed businesses in traditional sectors, to high-growth and technology start-ups, all of which ultimately account for approximately half of all employment in the country. At Skillnet...
Opinions12 June 2026Digital jobs for women and young people: a snapshot through the Greek National Coalition’s perspective Opening up digital jobs for women and young people is a key focus of the activities of the Greek National Coalition for Digital Skills and Jobs and its members. But how does this look in practice?
