The programme sets up a monitoring and cooperation mechanism to achieve the common objectives and targets for Europe's digital transformation set out in the 2030 Digital Compass.
The Commission welcomes the political agreement reached by the
European Parliament and the Council of the EU on the 2030 Policy
Programme: Path to the Digital Decade. The programme sets up a
monitoring and cooperation mechanism to achieve the common objectives
and targets for Europe's digital transformation set out in the 2030 Digital Compass.
This concerns the area of skills and infrastructure, including
connectivity, the digitalisation of businesses and online public
services as well as the respect of the EU's Digital rights and
principles in achieving the general objectives.
Executive Vice-President for A Europe Fit for the Digital Age, Margrethe Vestager, said: “The
Digital Decade is about making digital technology work for people and
businesses. It is about enabling everyone to have the skills to
participate in the digital society. To be empowered. It is about
empowering businesses. It is about the infrastructure that keeps us
connected. It is about bringing government services closer to citizens.
Europe's digital transformation will give opportunities for everyone.”
Commissioner for the Internal Market, Thierry Breton, said: “The
Digital Decade policy programme is the way towards a more innovative,
inclusive and sustainable future for Europe. Unlocking the potentials of
the digital transformation, specifically by setting up and implementing
multi-country projects, will pave the way for a competitive and
sovereign Europe. We have to swiftly embark on the Path to the Digital
Decade to make sure Europe is ready for the challenges in an evolving
and inter-connected world.”
Path to the Digital Decade
To effectively monitor progress, the Commission, together with the
Member States, will develop projected EU-level trajectories for each
target. In turn, the Member States shall propose national strategic
roadmaps, outlining their national projected trajectories and actions to
achieve the objectives and targets, including planned regulatory
measures and investments.
Progress will be measured with key performance indicators (KPIs) based on an enhanced Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI),
and evaluated against the developed trajectories in an annual report on
the “State of the Digital Decade” that will be presented to the
European Parliament and Council. To give a comprehensive overview and
analysis of the digital transformation, the report will also review
progress made with regard to the Digital Decade targets, objectives, as
well as rights and principles.
Member States and the Commission will cooperate together to address
areas where progress is insufficient and where there are continuous
deviations from national trajectories. At any point, the Commission and
Member States may undertake joint commitments and establish
multi-country projects to meet the 2030 digital targets.
The Commission shall review the targets by 2026 to take stock of technological, economic and societal developments.
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