The European Commission has published its Communication “State of the Digital Decade 2026: Closing Structural Gaps and Mobilising Investments for 2030 and Beyond” (COM(2026) 288 final, 17 June 2026), providing an updated assessment of the European Union’s progress towards its Digital Decade targets for 2030.

The Communication is accompanied by a set of supporting documents, including the Commission’s horizontal recommendations, assessments of progress made in response to last year’s recommendations, and country-specific reports for all Member States. The full package is available at:

https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/2026-state-digital-decade-package

According to the report, the EU continues to make progress in its digital transformation; however, significant structural gaps remain, particularly in digital skills, the adoption of advanced technologies by businesses, and digital infrastructure. The Commission highlights the need to accelerate investments, strengthen Europe’s technological sovereignty, and make more effective use of national digital roadmaps to achieve the Digital Decade objectives.

At the European level, Member States are encouraged to increase investments in critical technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, semiconductors and quantum infrastructure, accelerate digital uptake by businesses, address shortages in digital skills and ICT specialists, and further expand the digitalisation of public services.

For Greece, the report acknowledges substantial progress in establishing a robust digital governance framework, including advances in data governance and cybersecurity, as well as investments in emerging technologies through initiatives such as the AI Factory “Pharos”, quantum communication projects and semiconductor-related activities.

At the same time, the Commission identifies persistent challenges, including the low level of digitalisation among businesses—particularly SMEs—significant digital skills gaps, shortages of ICT professionals, and delays in high-capacity connectivity infrastructure. Addressing these issues is considered essential for strengthening the country’s competitiveness and ensuring the successful implementation of its digital transformation agenda.