European Commission releases work programme for 2021
The European Commission has announced its work programme for 2021, in which it reiterates that at least 20% of the Recovery and Resilience Facility has been earmarked for digital topics.
Commission publishes eGovernment report
The European Commission has published the eGovernment benchmark report for 2020. It shows that digital delivery of public services has improved during the last two years across Europe.
Commission publishes new Digital Education Action Plan
The European Commission has published the Digital Education Action Plan (DEAP) 2021-2027. The new Plan has two strategic priorities: to develop a high-performing digital education ecosystem and enhance digital skills and digital transformation competences.
Commission President commits to invest 20% of NextGenerationEU in digital
The President of the European Commission gave her annual State of the Union address. She emphasised the importance of digital in the (post)pandemic times and committed to spend 20% of the Next Generation EU budget on digital matters.
Commission releases report on the trends in innovation and tech uptake in EU27
The report ‘Advanced Technologies for Industry – general findings’ has been published. It reveals that advanced manufacturing technologies are one of the technologies where the EU27 are strong while cybersecurity is a technology where the region falls behind.
Commissioner Gabriel outlines key priority areas for the Digital Education Action Plan
European Commissioner for Innovation and Research, Mariya Gabriel, has outlined the priorities for the Digital Education Action Plan, due to be released in September. Developing digital competencies across the EU as well as promoting gender equality in the bloc’s digital economy are the two key areas that the Commission will seek to foster as part of the forthcoming revamped plan.
The European Commission adopts Erasmus+ 2020 programme revision
The European Commission has adopted a revision of the Erasmus+ 2020 Annual Work Programme, providing an additional €200 million to boost digital education and training and promote skills development and inclusion.
Commission publishes study on AI uptake in European enterprises
The European Commission has published the first quantitative overview on the uptake of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies among European enterprises.
Commission releases guidelines for digital skills in post-COVID19 workplaces
The European Commission has launched new guidelines to help educators, employers and recruiters ensure that people are equipped with the digital skills to thrive in the post-COVID19 world of work.
Skills in AI the most important factor for an ecosystem of AI excellence in Europe, consultation finds
The preliminary findings of the European Commission’s “White Paper on Artificial Intelligence: Public consultation towards a European approach for excellence and trust” are now available in a report.
