The Path to the Digital Decade (“Digital Decade”)

Description of the programme / policy

The ‘Path to the Digital Decade’ is the EU policy programme for the digital transformation. It sets specific digital targets and milestones to be reached by 2030. The programme puts digital skills and education at the forefront and is structured around four areas: skills, business, government and infrastructure.

Main objective of the programme/policy

The programme aims to contribute to a modern, competitive, digitized, prosperous and educated society and to well-targeted digital transformation.

Specific objective of the programme/policy

1. A safe & secure digital world
2. Everyone can participate in digital opportunities / no one is left behind
3. Small businesses and industry have access to data
4. Start-ups & SMEs have access to digital tech
5. Innovative infrastructures converge to work together
6. SMEs can compete in the digital world on fair terms
7. Public services are readily available online
8. Research is focussed on developing and measuring the impact of sustainable, energy and resource efficient innovations
9. All organisations can ensure cybersecurity