### (7) digital skills , basic and advanced , are essential to reinforce the collective resilience of the union’s society. digitally empowered and capable citizens will be able to take advantage of the opportunities of the digital decade. moreover , digital training and education should support a workforce in which people can acquire specialised digital skills to get quality jobs and rewarding careers in much greater numbers than today , with convergence between women and men. in addition , an essential enabler for taking advantage of the benefits of digitisation , for further technological developments and for europe’s digital leadership is a sustainable digital infrastructure for connectivity , microelectronics and the ability to process vast data. excellent and secure connectivity for everybody and everywhere in europe including in rural and remote areas40is needed. societal needs for upload and download bandwidth are constantly growing. by 2030 , networks with gigabit speeds should become available at accessible conditions for all those who need or wish such capacity. moreover , microprocessors which are already today at the start of most of the key , strategic value chains are expected to be in even higher demand in the future , in particular the most innovative ones. climate neutral highly secure edge node guaranteeing access to data services with low latency wherever businesses are located and quantum capacity are also expected to be critical enablers. ### (7) digital skills , basic and advanced , are essential to reinforce the collective resilience of the union’s society. citizens who have received more advanced digital training and education will be able to take advantage of the opportunities of the digital decade. moreover , digital training and education , including for people with a disability of any kind , should support a workforce in which people can acquire specialised digital skills to get quality jobs and rewarding careers in much greater numbers than today , with convergence between women and men. in addition , an essential enabler for taking advantage of the benefits of digitisation , for further technological developments and for europe’s digital leadership is a sustainable digital infrastructure for connectivity , microelectronics and the ability to process vast data. excellent and secure connectivity for everybody and everywhere in europe including in rural and remote areas40 is needed. societal needs for upload and download bandwidth are constantly growing. by 2030 , networks with gigabit speeds should become available at accessible conditions for all those who need or wish such capacity. moreover , microprocessors which are already today at the start of most of the key , strategic value chains are expected to be in even higher demand in the future , in particular the most innovative ones. climate neutral highly secure edge node guaranteeing access to data services with low latency wherever businesses are located and quantum capacity are also expected to be critical enablers.


### (7) digital skills , basic and advanced , are essential to reinforce the collective resilience of the union’s society. digitally empowered and capable citizens will be able to take advantage of the opportunities of the digital decade. moreover , digital training and education should support a workforce in which people can acquire specialised digital skills to get quality jobs and rewarding careers in much greater numbers than today , with convergence between women and men. in addition , an essential enabler for taking advantage of the benefits of digitisation , for further technological developments and for europe’s digital leadership is a sustainable digital infrastructure for connectivity , microelectronics and the ability to process vast data. excellent and secure connectivity for everybody and everywhere in europe including in rural and remote areas40 is needed. societal needs for upload and download bandwidth are constantly growing. by 2030 , networks with gigabit speeds should become available at accessible conditions for all those who need or wish such capacity. moreover , microprocessors which are already today at the start of most of the key , strategic value chains are expected to be in even higher demand in the future , in particular the most innovative ones. climate neutral highly secure edge node guaranteeing access to data services with low latency wherever businesses are located and quantum capacity are also expected to be critical enablers. ### (7) digital skills , basic and advanced , as well as other skills in the domains of science , technology , engineering and mathematics (stem) , are essential to reinforce the collective resilience of the union’s society. digitally empowered and capable citizens will be able to take advantage of the opportunities of the digital decade. moreover , digital training and education should support a workforce in which people can acquire specialised digital skills to get quality jobs and rewarding careers in much greater numbers than today , with convergence between women and men. in addition , an essential enabler for taking advantage of the benefits of digitisation , for further technological developments and for europe’s digital leadership is a sustainable digital infrastructure for connectivity , microelectronics and the ability to process vast data. excellent and secure connectivity for everybody and everywhere in europe including in rural and remote areas40 is needed. societal needs for upload and download bandwidth are constantly growing. by 2030 , networks with gigabit speeds should become available at accessible conditions for all those who need or wish such capacity. moreover , microprocessors which are already today at the start of most of the key , strategic value chains are expected to be in even higher demand in the future , in particular the most innovative ones. climate neutral highly secure edge node guaranteeing access to data services with low latency wherever businesses are located and quantum capacity are also expected to be critical enablers.


### (7) digital skills , basic and advanced , are essential to reinforce the collective resilience of the union’s society. digitally empowered and capable citizens will be able to take advantage of the opportunities of the digital decade. moreover , digital training and education should support a workforce in which people can acquire specialised digital skills to get quality jobs and rewarding careers in much greater numbers than today , with convergence between women and men. in addition , an essential enabler for taking advantage of the benefits of digitisation , for further technological developments and for europe’s digital leadership is a sustainable digital infrastructure for connectivity , microelectronics and the ability to process vast data. excellent and secure connectivity for everybody and everywhere in europe including in rural and remote areas40 is needed. societal needs for upload and download bandwidth are constantly growing. by 2030 , networks with gigabit speeds should become available at accessible conditions for all those who need or wish such capacity. moreover , microprocessors which are already today at the start of most of the key , strategic value chains are expected to be in even higher demand in the future , in particular the most innovative ones. climate neutral highly secure edge node guaranteeing access to data services with low latency wherever businesses are located and quantum capacity are also expected to be critical enablers. ### (7) digital skills , basic and advanced , are essential to reinforce the collective resilience of the union’s society. digitally empowered and capable citizens will be able to take advantage of the opportunities of the digital decade. moreover , digital training and education should support a workforce in which all people can lifelong acquire specialised digital skills to get quality jobs and rewarding careers in much greater numbers than today. in addition , an essential enabler for taking advantage of the benefits of digitisation , for further technological developments and for europe’s digital leadership is a sustainable digital infrastructure for connectivity , microelectronics and the ability to process vast data. excellent and secure connectivity for everybody and everywhere in europe including in rural and remote areas40 is needed. societal needs for upload and download bandwidth are constantly growing. by 2030 , networks with gigabit speeds should become available at accessible conditions for all those who need or wish such capacity. moreover , microprocessors which are already today at the start of most of the key , strategic value chains are expected to be in even higher demand in the future , in particular the most innovative ones. climate neutral highly secure edge node guaranteeing access to data services with low latency wherever businesses are located and quantum capacity are also expected to be critical enablers.


### (7) digital skills , basic and advanced , are essential to reinforce the collective resilience of the union’s society. digitally empowered and capable citizens will be able to take advantage of the opportunities of the digital decade. moreover , digital training and education should support a workforce in which people can acquire specialised digital skills to get quality jobs and rewarding careers in much greater numbers than today , with convergence between women and men. in addition , an essential enabler for taking advantage of the benefits of digitisation , for further technological developments and for europe’s digital leadership is a sustainable digital infrastructure for connectivity , microelectronics and the ability to process vast data. excellent and secure connectivity for everybody and everywhere in europe including in rural and remote areas40is needed. societal needs for upload and download bandwidth are constantly growing. by 2030 , networks with gigabit speeds should become available at accessible conditions for all those who need or wish such capacity. moreover , microprocessors which are already today at the start of most of the key , strategic value chains are expected to be in even higher demand in the future , in particular the most innovative ones. climate neutral highly secure edge node guaranteeing access to data services with low latency wherever businesses are located and quantum capacity are also expected to be critical enablers. ### (7) digital skills , basic and advanced , are essential to reinforce the collective resilience of the union’s society. digitally empowered and capable citizens of all types will be able to take advantage of the opportunities of the digital decade. moreover , digital training and education should support inclusivity and a workforce in which people can acquire specialised digital skills to get quality jobs and rewarding careers in much greater numbers than today , with convergence between women and men. in addition , an essential enabler for taking advantage of the benefits of digitisation , for further technological developments and for europe’s digital leadership is a sustainable digital infrastructure for connectivity , microelectronics and the ability to process vast data. excellent and secure connectivity for everybody and everywhere in europe including in rural and remote areas40 . societal needs for upload and download bandwidth are constantly growing. by 2030 , networks with gigabit speeds should become available at accessible conditions for all those who need or wish such capacity. moreover , microprocessors which are already today at the start of most of the key , strategic value chains are expected to be in even higher demand in the future , in particular the most innovative ones. climate neutral highly secure edge node guaranteeing access to data services with low latency wherever businesses are located and quantum capacity are also expected to be critical enablers.


### (7) digital skills , basic and advanced , are essential to reinforce the collective resilience of the union’s society. digitally empowered and capable citizens will be able to take advantage of the opportunities of the digital decade. moreover , digital training and education should support a workforce in which people can acquire specialised digital skills to get quality jobs and rewarding careers in much greater numbers than today , with convergence between women and men. in addition , an essential enabler for taking advantage of the benefits of digitisation , for further technological developments and for europe’s digital leadership is a sustainable digital infrastructure for connectivity , microelectronics and the ability to process vast data. excellent and secure connectivity for everybody and everywhere in europe including in rural and remote areas40 is needed. societal needs for upload and download bandwidth are constantly growing. by 2030 , networks with gigabit speeds should become available at accessible conditions for all those who need or wish such capacity. moreover , microprocessors which are already today at the start of most of the key , strategic value chains are expected to be in even higher demand in the future , in particular the most innovative ones. climate neutral highly secure edge node guaranteeing access to data services with low latency wherever businesses are located and quantum capacity are also expected to be critical enablers. ### (7) digital skills , basic and advanced , are essential to reinforce the collective resilience of the union’s society. digitally empowered and capable citizens will be able to take advantage of the opportunities of the digital decade. moreover , digital training and education should support a workforce in which people can acquire specialised digital skills to get quality jobs and rewarding careers in much greater numbers than today , with convergence between women and men. the efficiency of digital trainings provided by employers in the form of learning-by-doing should also be enhanced. the non-formal learning in the workplace should deliver digital skills tailored to the market needs , therefore such learning should be equivalently recognised , promoted and measured. in addition , an essential enabler for taking advantage of the benefits of digitisation , for further technological developments and for europe’s digital leadership is a sustainable digital infrastructure for connectivity , microelectronics and the ability to process vast data. excellent and secure connectivity for everybody and everywhere in europe including in rural and remote areas40 is needed. societal needs for upload and download bandwidth are constantly growing. by 2030 , networks with gigabit speeds should become available at accessible conditions for all those who need or wish such capacity. moreover , microprocessors which are already today at the start of most of the key , strategic value chains are expected to be in even higher demand in the future , in particular the most innovative ones. climate neutral highly secure edge node guaranteeing access to data services with low latency wherever businesses are located and quantum capacity are also expected to be critical enablers.


### (2) in its statement of 25 march 2021 , the european council considered the digital compass communication as a step towards charting europe’s digital development for the next decade and confirmed the vision there set , including the idea of a policy programme with a robust governance structure and a framework to facilitate the implementation of multi-country projects that are necessary for europe’s digital transition in critical areas. it also invited the commission to widen the european union’s policy toolbox for digital transformation , both at the european union and national level , and to use all available instruments from industrial , trade and competition policy , skills and education , research and innovation policy and long-term funding instruments to facilitate the digital transformation. ### (2) in its statement of 25 march 2021 , the european council considered the digital compass communication as a step towards charting europe’s digital development for the next decade and confirmed the vision there set , including the idea of a policy programme with a robust governance structure and a framework to facilitate the implementation of multi-country projects that are necessary for europe’s digital transformation in critical areas. it also invited the commission to widen the european union’s policy toolbox for digital transformation , both at the european union and national level , and to use all available instruments from industrial , trade and competition policy , skills and education , research and innovation policy and long-term funding instruments to facilitate the digital transformation.


### (8) beyond enablers , all the above mentioned technologies will be at the core of new products , new manufacturing processes and new business models based on fair sharing of data in the data economy. the transformation of businesses will depend on their ability to adopt new digital technologies rapidly and across the board , including in industrial and services ecosystems that are currently lagging behind. ### (8) beyond enablers , all the above mentioned technologies will be at the core of new products , new manufacturing processes and new business models based on fair sharing of data in the data economy. the successful transformation of businesses will depend on their ability to adopt new digital technologies rapidly and across the board , including in industrial and services ecosystems that are currently lagging behind and to skilfully prepare their workforce for the new reality.


### (9) democratic life and public services will also crucially depend on digital technologies and therefore they should be fully accessible for everyone , as a best–in-class digital environment providing for easy-to-use , efficient and personalised services and tools with high security and privacy standards. ### (9) democratic life and public services will also crucially depend on digital technologies and therefore they should be fully accessible for everyone , as a best–in-class digital environment providing for easy-to-use , efficient and personalised services and tools with high security and privacy standards. it should be borne in mind , however , that not all areas of economic and social life need to be 100% digitised and fundamental rights may require accessibility of certain services not only in a digital way. this also applies to citizens who , for various reasons , remain digitally excluded.


### (9) democratic life and public services will also crucially depend on digital technologies and therefore they should be fully accessible for everyone , as a best–in-class digital environment providing for easy-to-use , efficient and personalised services and tools with high security and privacy standards. ### (9) democratic life and public services will also crucially depend on digital technologies and therefore they should be fully accessible for everyone , as a best–in-class digital environment providing for easy-to-use , efficient and personalised services and tools with high security and privacy standards. the high security should be reported through a common set of key performance indicators , the comparable set of detailed transparent information on how member states are approaching the concerns of security should be published.


### (11) a harmonious , inclusive and steady progress towards the digital transformation and towards the achievement of the digital targets in the union , requires a comprehensive , robust , reliable , flexible and transparent form of governance , based on close cooperation and coordination between the union institutions , bodies and agencies , and the member states. an appropriate mechanism should ensure coordination of convergence and the consistency and effectiveness of policies and measures at union and national level. therefore , it is necessary to lay down provisions on a monitoring and cooperation mechanism implementing the digital compass communication. ### (11) a harmonious , inclusive and steady progress towards the digital transformation and towards the achievement of the digital targets in the union , requires a comprehensive , robust , reliable , flexible and transparent form of governance , based on close cooperation and coordination between the union institutions , bodies and agencies , and the member states. an appropriate mechanism should ensure coordination of convergence , transfer of best practices and the consistency and effectiveness of policies and measures at union and national level. therefore , it is necessary to lay down provisions on a monitoring and cooperation mechanism implementing the digital compass communication.


### (13) the digital economy and society index (‘desi’)41should become a part of the report on the state of the digital decade and should be used to monitor the progress towards the digital targets. this monitoring should include an analysis of the indicators measuring progress at member states’ level , national policies and initiatives aimed at reaching the objectives of this decision and the targets as well as horizontal and thematic analyses tracking the digital transformation of european economies and a ranking of member states progress therein. in particular , desi’s dimensions and indicators should be aligned with digital targets set out in this decision. for each digital target , key performance indicators (‘kpis) should be set out in implementing acts to be adopted by the commission. the kpis should be updated when necessary for continued effective monitoring and to take account of technological developments. the data collection mechanism within member states should be reinforced to present a thorough state of play on the progress towards the digital targets , as well as information on the relevant policies , programmes , and initiatives at national level. based on the reviews and where needed , the commission should prepare , in consultation with the member states , a roadmap to set out future data collection needs. . in defining the desi , the commission should rely largely on official statistics collected in different union surveys on the information society42. the commission should use specific studies to collect data for those relevant indicators that are not measured in the union surveys. ### (13) the digital economy and society index (‘desi’)41 should become a part of the report on the state of the digital decade and should be used to monitor the progress towards the digital targets , and this would be better achieved by including micro-enterprises , which are currently excluded from the index. this monitoring should include an analysis of the indicators measuring progress at member states’ level , national policies and initiatives aimed at reaching the objectives of this decision and the targets as well as horizontal and thematic analyses tracking the digital transformation of european economies and a ranking of member states progress therein. in particular , desi’s dimensions and indicators should be aligned with digital targets set out in this decision. for each digital target , key performance indicators (‘kpis) should be set out in implementing acts to be adopted by the commission. the kpis should be updated when necessary for continued effective monitoring and to take account of technological developments. the data collection mechanism within member states should be reinforced to present a thorough state of play on the progress towards the digital targets , as well as information on the relevant policies , programmes , and initiatives at national level. based on the reviews and where needed , the commission should prepare , in consultation with the member states , a roadmap to set out future data collection needs. . in defining the desi , the commission should rely largely on official statistics collected in different union surveys on the information society42 . the commission should use specific studies to collect data for those relevant indicators that are not measured in the union surveys.


### (13) the digital economy and society index (‘desi’)41 should become a part of the report on the state of the digital decade and should be used to monitor the progress towards the digital targets. this monitoring should include an analysis of the indicators measuring progress at member states’ level , national policies and initiatives aimed at reaching the objectives of this decision and the targets as well as horizontal and thematic analyses tracking the digital transformation of european economies and a ranking of member states progress therein. in particular , desi’s dimensions and indicators should be aligned with digital targets set out in this decision. for each digital target , key performance indicators (‘kpis) should be set out in implementing acts to be adopted by the commission. the kpis should be updated when necessary for continued effective monitoring and to take account of technological developments. the data collection mechanism within member states should be reinforced to present a thorough state of play on the progress towards the digital targets , as well as information on the relevant policies , programmes , and initiatives at national level. based on the reviews and where needed , the commission should prepare , in consultation with the member states , a roadmap to set out future data collection needs. . in defining the desi , the commission should rely largely on official statistics collected in different union surveys on the information society42 . the commission should use specific studies to collect data for those relevant indicators that are not measured in the union surveys. ### (13) the digital economy and society index (‘desi’)41 should become a part of the report on the state of the digital decade and should be used to monitor the progress towards the digital targets , not only the output , but especially result and impact of the programme. this monitoring should include an analysis of the indicators measuring progress at member states’ level , national policies and initiatives aimed at reaching the objectives of this decision and the targets as well as horizontal and thematic analyses tracking the digital transformation of european economies and a ranking of member states progress therein. in particular , desi’s dimensions and indicators should be aligned with digital targets set out in this decision. for each digital target , key performance indicators (‘kpis) should be set out in implementing acts to be adopted by the commission. the kpis for digital objective to increase the efficiency of health sector should include , inter alia , indicators to monitor the impact on preventable and treatable mortality rate , life expectancy and the costs of patient care. digital education kpis should measure , inter alia , the impact on the underachievement in reading , maths and science. the kpis should be updated when necessary for continued effective monitoring and to take account of technological developments. the data collection mechanism within member states should be reinforced to present a thorough state of play on the progress towards the digital targets , as well as information on the relevant policies , programmes , and initiatives at national level. based on the reviews and where needed , the commission should prepare , in consultation with the member states , a roadmap to set out future data collection needs. . in defining the desi , the commission should rely largely on official statistics collected in different union surveys on the information society42 . the commission should use specific studies to collect data for those relevant indicators that are not measured in the union surveys. ,


### (15) in particular , the commission should report on the progress towards the digital targets , detailing the degree of union progress in relation to the projected trajectories for each target , the assessment of the efforts necessary to reach each target , including investment gaps in digital capacities and raising awareness about the actions needed to increase digital sovereignty. the report should also include an assessment of the implementation of relevant regulatory proposals as well as of the actions undertaken at union and member states level. ### (15) in particular , the commission should report on the progress towards the digital targets , detailing the degree of union progress in relation to the projected trajectories for each target , the assessment of the efforts necessary to reach each target , including investment gaps in digital capacities and raising awareness about the actions needed to increase the digitalisation of basic services , such as health , administration and justice. the report should also include an assessment of the implementation of relevant regulatory proposals as well as of the actions undertaken at union and member states level.


### (16) on the basis of this analysis the report would include specific recommended policies , measures and actions. when recommending policies , measures or actions in the report , the commission should take into account the most recent data available , the joint commitments undertaken , the policies and measures defined by member states as well as progress regarding recommended actions identified in earlier reports and addressed in the course of the annual cooperation. in addition , the commission should take into account the differences in individual member states’ potential to contribute to the digital targets , as well as the policies , measures and actions already in place and considered appropriate to achieve the targets , even if their effects have not yet materialised. ### (16) on the basis of this analysis the report would include specific recommended policies , measures and actions. when recommending policies , measures or actions in the report , the commission should take into account the most recent data available , the joint commitments undertaken , the policies and measures defined by member states as well as progress regarding recommended actions identified in earlier reports and addressed in the course of the biennial cooperation. in addition , the commission should take into account the differences in individual member states’ potential to contribute to the digital targets , as well as the policies , measures and actions already in place and considered appropriate to achieve the targets , even if their effects have not yet materialised.


### (16) on the basis of this analysis the report would include specific recommended policies , measures and actions. when recommending policies , measures or actions in the report , the commission should take into account the most recent data available , the joint commitments undertaken , the policies and measures defined by member states as well as progress regarding recommended actions identified in earlier reports and addressed in the course of the annual cooperation. in addition , the commission should take into account the differences in individual member states’ potential to contribute to the digital targets , as well as the policies , measures and actions already in place and considered appropriate to achieve the targets , even if their effects have not yet materialised. ### (16) on the basis of this analysis the report would include specific recommended policies , measures and actions. when recommending policies , measures or actions in the report , the commission should take into account the most recent data available , the joint commitments undertaken , the policies and measures defined by member states as well as progress regarding recommended actions identified in earlier reports and addressed in the course of the annual cooperation. in addition , the commission should take into account the differences in individual member states’ and regions' potential to contribute to the digital targets , as well as the policies , measures and actions already in place and considered appropriate to achieve the targets , even if their effects have not yet materialised.


### (19) the commission should , together with member states , develop projected trajectories for the union to reach the digital targets as laid down in this decision. these projected trajectories should then be translated by member states into national trajectories , where possible. the different potential of member states to contribute to the digital targets should be taken into account and reflected in national trajectories. these trajectories should help assess progress over time at union and national level respectively. ### (19) the commission should , together with member states , develop projected trajectories for the union to reach the digital targets as laid down in this decision. these projected trajectories should then be translated by member states into national trajectories , where possible. the different potential of member states and regions to contribute to the digital targets should be taken into account and reflected in national trajectories. these trajectories should help assess progress over time at union and national level respectively.


### (20) in order to ensure that cooperation between the commission and the member states is efficient and effective , member states should submit to the commission national digital decade strategic roadmaps covering the period up to 2030 (‘national digital decade strategic roadmaps’) proposing , where possible and measurable at national level , national trajectories , describing all the instruments adopted , planned or implemented with a view to contributing to the achievement at union level of the objectives of this decision and the digital targets. these national digital decade strategic roadmaps should be a crucial tool for the coordination of the policies of the member states and for ensuring predictability for the market. member states should take into account relevant sectoral initiatives , both at union and national level , and ensure consistency with them. during the annual cycle of cooperation , member states could propose adjustments to their national digital decade strategic roadmaps to take into account the evolution of the digital transition at union and national level and to respond , in particular , to the commission recommended policies , measures and actions. ### (20) in order to ensure that cooperation between the commission and the member states is efficient and effective , member states should submit to the commission national digital decade strategic roadmaps covering the period up to 2030 (‘national digital decade strategic roadmaps’) proposing , where possible and measurable at national level , national trajectories , describing all the instruments adopted , planned or implemented with a view to contributing to the achievement at union level of the objectives of this decision and the digital targets. these national digital decade strategic roadmaps should be a crucial tool for the coordination of the policies of the member states and for ensuring predictability for the market. member states should take into account relevant sectoral initiatives , both at union and national level , and ensure consistency with them. during the biennial cycle of cooperation , member states could propose adjustments to their national digital decade strategic roadmaps to take into account the evolution of the digital transformation at union and national level and to respond , in particular , to the commission recommended policies , measures and actions.


### (21) the timely availability of and access to radio spectrum are key for reaching the connectivity targets of the “path to the digital decade”. in this context , the member states and spectrum users require predictability and certainty and at the same time flexibility (based on the evolving needs) for the planning of milestones for spectrum availability. particularly under the fast evolving digital and green transformation process , early information about a future spectrum availability and input on setting any milestones from key stakeholders (such as public authorities , industry and users) would increase legal certainty and investment predictability. ### deleted


### (22) since spectrum is essential to achieve the digital targets , and in particular a secure , performant and sustainable digital infrastructure , member states should also report on their adopted and future policies and measures regarding the availability and possibility to use radio spectrum for existing users and prospective investors and operators. without prejudice to the possibility for the commission to propose new strategic spectrum policy orientations or mechanisms under article 4 (4) of directive (eu) 2018/1972 of the european parliament and of the council43 appropriate guidance could be provided by the commission in that regard in order to meet the general objectives and digital targets laid down in this decision. ### deleted


### (24) the cooperation should subsequently be structured within an annual cycle. the timing of the annual cooperation should take into account the need to reflect the results of the cooperation thus far , as well as measures , action and adjustments to the national digital decade strategic roadmaps proposed in the report of the following year. ### (24) the cooperation should subsequently be structured within an biennial cycle. the timing of the biennial cooperation should take into account the need to reflect the results of the cooperation thus far , as well as measures , action and adjustments to the national digital decade strategic roadmaps.


### (34) the commission should be able to establish , upon member states’ application , and where it considers it appropriate , in particular in the situations where there is no alternative suitable implementation mechanism , a european digital infrastructure consortium (‘edic’) to implement that multi-country project. ### deleted


### (35) in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this decision implementing powers should be conferred on the commission as regards the key performance indicators and for setting up the edic. those powers should be exercised in accordance with regulation (eu) no 182/2011 of the european parliament and of the council45 , ### deleted


### set a clear direction for the digital transformation of the union and for delivery of the digital targets; ### set a clear direction for the digital transformation of the union and for delivery of the digital targets in accordance with measurable indicators;


### the union institutions and the member states shall cooperate to support and achieve the following general objectives: ### the union institutions and the member states shall cooperate to support and achieve the following general objectives of the union:


### promote a human-centered , inclusive , secure and open digital environment where digital technologies and services respect and enhance union principles and values; ### promote a human-centered , inclusive , secure , accessible , and open digital environment where digital technologies and services respect and enhance union principles and values;


### reinforce member states’ collective resilience and bridge the digital divide notably by promoting basic and specialised digital skills for all and fostering the development of high-performing digital education and training systems; ### reinforce member states’ collective resilience and bridge the digital divide notably by promoting basic and specialised digital skills for all and fostering the development of high-performing digital education and training systems , with a special focus on early childhood and school education , vocational training and lifelong learning and skills development for workers;


### reinforce member states’ collective resilience and bridge the digital divide notably by promoting basic and specialised digital skills for all and fostering the development of high-performing digital education and training systems; ### reinforce member states’ collective resilience and bridge the digital divide notably by promoting basic and specialised digital skills for all and fostering the development of high-performing digital education , training systems and other skills acquired through non-formal learning , including in-company experiential learning by doing;


### ensure digital sovereignty notably by a secure and accessible digital infrastructure capable to process vast volumes of data that enables other technological developments , supporting the competitiveness of the union's industry; ### ensure that the union's digital development benefits all its citizens , bolstering the single market , notably by a secure and accessible digital infrastructure capable to process vast volumes of data that enables other technological developments , supporting the competitiveness of the union's industry;


### promote the deployment and the use of digital capabilities giving access to digital technologies and data on easy and fair terms in order to achieve a high level of digital intensity and innovation in union’s enterprises , in particular small and medium ones; ### promote the deployment and the use of digital capabilities giving access to digital technologies and data on easy and fair terms in order to achieve a high level of digital intensity and innovation in union’s enterprises , in particular small and medium ones as well as start-ups;


### promote the deployment and the use of digital capabilities giving access to digital technologies and data on easy and fair terms in order to achieve a high level of digital intensity and innovation in union’s enterprises , in particular small and medium ones; ### promote the deployment and the use of digital capabilities giving access to digital technologies and data on easy and fair terms in order to achieve a high level of digital openness , intensity and innovation in union’s enterprises , in particular small and medium ones;


### ensure that democratic life , public services and health and care services are accessible online for everyone , in particular disadvantaged groups including persons with disabilities , offering inclusive , efficient and personalised services and tools with high security and privacy standards; ### ensure that democratic life , public services , education , and health and care services are accessible online for everyone , in particular disadvantaged groups including persons with disabilities and the older people , offering inclusive , efficient and personalised services and tools with high security and privacy standards;


### ensure that democratic life , public services and health and care services are accessible online for everyone , in particular disadvantaged groups including persons with disabilities , offering inclusive , efficient and personalised services and tools with high security and privacy standards; ### ensure that democratic life , public services and health and care services are accessible free of charge online for everyone , in particular disadvantaged groups including persons with disabilities and the elderly , offering inclusive , efficient and personalised services and tools with high security and privacy standards;


### ensure that democratic life , public services and health and care services are accessible online for everyone , in particular disadvantaged groups including persons with disabilities , offering inclusive , efficient and personalised services and tools with high security and privacy standards; ### ensure that democratic life , public services and health and care services are accessible online for everyone in order to provide better value to them , in particular disadvantaged groups including persons with disabilities , offering inclusive , efficient and personalised services and tools with high security and privacy standards; ensure that high security is comparable between member states;


### ensure that digital infrastructures and technologies become more sustainable and energy- and resource efficient , and contribute to a sustainable circular and climate-neutral economy and society in line with the european green deal; ### ensure that digital infrastructures and technologies become sustainable and energy- and resource efficient , and contribute to a sustainable circular and climate-neutral economy and society , also promoting peace through the digitalisation of international relations and digital diplomacy , safeguarding cybersecurity;


### facilitate convergent conditions for investments in digital transformation throughout the union , including by strengthening the synergies between the use of union and national funds , and developing predictable regulatory approaches; ### facilitate convergent conditions for investments in digital transformation throughout the union , including by strengthening the synergies between the use of union and national funds , synergies between private and public funds , and developing predictable regulatory approaches;


### ensure that all policies and programmes which are relevant to the achievement of the digital targets , are taken into account in a coordinated and coherent way to fully contribute to the digital transition. ### ensure that all policies and programmes which are relevant to the achievement of the digital targets , are taken into account in a coordinated and coherent way to fully contribute to the digital transformation.


### (4) ‘peer review’ means a review mechanism whereby member states may comment on specific aspects of the policies , measures and actions proposed by a given member states , and in particular on their suitability to contribute to achieving a specific target of the digital targets set out in article 4 , in the context of the annual cooperation established in article 8 and which can serve to exchange best practices; ### (4) ‘peer review’ means a review mechanism whereby member states may comment on specific aspects of the policies , measures and actions proposed by a given member states , and in particular on their suitability to contribute to achieving a specific target of the digital targets set out in article 4 , in the context of the biennial cooperation established in article 8 and which can serve to exchange best practices;


### (1) a digitally skilled population and highly skilled digital professionals: ### (1) a gradual transition towards equipping all europeans , without exception , with digital skills and highly skilled digital professionals:


### at least 20 million employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists are employed , with convergence between women and men; ### at least 20 million information and communications technology (ict) specialists are employed , ensuring equal opportunity between women and men;


### at least 75% of union enterprises have taken up: ### monitoring the use by union enterprises of the following tools:


### (3) artificial intelligence; ### (3) artificial intelligence that meets all the ethical requirements of individuals , families and other entities that make up european society;


### (4) digitalisation of public services: ### (4) targets in public services:


### 100% online accessible provision of key public services for union citizens and businesses; ### key public services accessible both online and in person for union citizens and businesses;


### 100% online accessible provision of key public services for union citizens and businesses; ### 100% free of charge online accessible provision of key public services for union citizens and businesses;


### 100% online accessible provision of key public services for union citizens and businesses; ### 100% online accessible provision of key public services for union citizens and businesses , including data within the scope of directive (eu) 2019/10241a and if available according to national law , other public data , documents , databases , including database of beneficiary owners , contract , information about companies financial statements;


### 100% of union citizens have access to their medical records (electronic health records (ehr)); ### 100% of union citizens have possibility to access their medical records (electronic health records (ehr));


### at least 80% of union citizens use a digital identification (id) solution. ### 100% of union citizens may enjoy the right to use digital identification (id) solution.


### (1) the commission shall monitor the progress of the union against the objectives and digital targets set out in articles 2 and 4. to this end , the commission shall rely upon digital economy and society index (desi) , and for the purpose of this decision , in accordance with article 25 (2) , shall set out in an implementing act the key performance indicators (‘kpis’) for each digital target. . ### (1) the commission shall monitor the progress of the union against the objectives and targets set out in articles 2 and 4 , including the progress achieved in the areas targeted by general objectives. to this end , the commission shall rely upon


### (2) member states shall provide to the commission in a timely manner the necessary statistics and data required for the effective monitoring of the digital transition and of the degree of achievement of the digital targets set out in article 4. this shall include relevant information on the availability and accessibility of spectrum. where the relevant statistics from member states are not yet available , the commission may use an alternative data collection methodology , such as studies or direct collection of data from the member states , in consultation with the member states. the use of that alternative data collection methodology shall not affect the tasks of eurostat as laid down in commission decision 2012/504/eu47 . ### (2) member states shall provide to the commission in a timely manner the necessary statistics and data required for the effective monitoring of the digital transition and of the degree of achievement of the digital targets set out in article 4. where the relevant statistics from member states are not yet available , the commission may use an alternative data collection methodology , such as studies or direct collection of data from the member states , in consultation with the member states. the use of that alternative data collection methodology shall not affect the tasks of eurostat as laid down in commission decision 2012/504/eu47 .


### (2) member states shall provide to the commission in a timely manner the necessary statistics and data required for the effective monitoring of the digital transition and of the degree of achievement of the digital targets set out in article 4. this shall include relevant information on the availability and accessibility of spectrum. where the relevant statistics from member states are not yet available , the commission may use an alternative data collection methodology , such as studies or direct collection of data from the member states , in consultation with the member states. the use of that alternative data collection methodology shall not affect the tasks of eurostat as laid down in commission decision 2012/504/eu47 . ### (2) member states shall provide to the commission in a timely manner the necessary statistics and data required for the effective monitoring of the digital transformation and of the degree of achievement of the digital targets set out in article 4. this shall include relevant information on the availability and accessibility of spectrum. where the relevant statistics from member states are not yet available , the commission may use an alternative data collection methodology , such as studies or direct collection of data from the member states , in consultation with the member states. the use of that alternative data collection methodology shall not affect the tasks of eurostat as laid down in commission decision 2012/504/eu47 .


### (2) member states shall provide to the commission in a timely manner the necessary statistics and data required for the effective monitoring of the digital transition and of the degree of achievement of the digital targets set out in article 4. this shall include relevant information on the availability and accessibility of spectrum. where the relevant statistics from member states are not yet available , the commission may use an alternative data collection methodology , such as studies or direct collection of data from the member states , in consultation with the member states. the use of that alternative data collection methodology shall not affect the tasks of eurostat as laid down in commission decision 2012/504/eu47 . ### (2) member states shall provide to the commission in a timely manner the necessary statistics and data required for the effective monitoring of the digital transition and of the degree of achievement of the targets set out in article 4 and the objectives set out in article 2 and the progress achieved in the areas targeted by general objectives. this shall include relevant information on the availability and accessibility of spectrum. where the relevant statistics from member states are not yet available , the commission may use an alternative data collection methodology , such as studies or direct collection of data from the member states , in consultation with the member states. the use of that alternative data collection methodology shall not affect the tasks of eurostat as laid down in commission decision 2012/504/eu47 .


### (3) the commission , in close cooperation with member states , shall define union-level projected trajectories for the attainment of each of the digital targets , which would serve as basis for the monitoring and the national digital decade strategic roadmaps. where necessary , in light of technical , economic or societal developments , the commission shall update one or more of these projected trajectories. ### (3) by 31 june 2023 , the commission , in close cooperation with member states , shall define union-level projected trajectories for the attainment of each of the digital targets , which would serve as basis for the monitoring and the national digital decade strategic roadmaps. where necessary , in light of technical , economic or societal developments , the commission shall update one or more of these projected trajectories. the commission shall define projected trajectories for each desi indicator for the union as well as for each member state.


### (1) the commission shall submit annually to the european parliament and the council a report on the “state of the digital decade”. this report shall be the comprehensive report of the commission on the progress on digital transformation of the union and it shall include the digital economy and society index (desi). ### (1) the commission shall submit biennially to the european parliament and the council a report on the “state of the digital decade”. this report shall be the comprehensive report of the commission on the progress on digital transformation of the union and it shall include the digital economy and society index (desi). reporting should not lead to an increased administrative burden on member states.


### (1) the commission shall submit annually to the european parliament and the council a report on the “state of the digital decade”. this report shall be the comprehensive report of the commission on the progress on digital transformation of the union and it shall include the digital economy and society index (desi). ### (1) the commission shall submit biennially to the european parliament and the council a report on the “state of the digital decade”. this report shall be the comprehensive report of the commission on the progress on digital transformation of the union and it shall include the digital economy and society index (desi).


### (1) the commission shall submit annually to the european parliament and the council a report on the “state of the digital decade”. this report shall be the comprehensive report of the commission on the progress on digital transformation of the union and it shall include the digital economy and society index (desi). ### (1) the commission shall submit annually to the european parliament and the council a report on the “state of the digital decade”. this report shall be the comprehensive report of the commission on the progress on digital transformation of the union and it shall include the digital economy and society index (desi) and kpis for each digital target and each digital benchmark according to article 5(1). the first report shall be submitted not later than 16 months after entry into force of this decision.


### (2) in the report on the “state of the digital decade” , the commission shall provide an assessment of the progress of the union’s digital transition against the digital targets set out in article 4 as well as the state of compliance with the general objectives referred to in article 2 and the principles enshrined in the [insert title of solemn declaration]. the assessment of the progress made shall be based , in particular , on the analysis and key performance indicators in the desi as compared to union-level and , where applicable , national projected trajectories , and , where applicable , on the establishment of and progress regarding multi-country projects. ### (2) in the report on the “state of the digital decade” , the commission shall provide an assessment of the progress of the union’s digital transformation against the digital targets set out in article 4 as well as the state of compliance with the general objectives referred to in article 2 and the principles enshrined in the [insert title of solemn declaration]. the assessment of the progress made shall be based , in particular , on the analysis and key performance indicators in the desi as compared to union-level and , where applicable , national projected trajectories , and , where applicable , on the establishment of and progress regarding multi-country projects.


### (2) in the report on the “state of the digital decade” , the commission shall provide an assessment of the progress of the union’s digital transition against the digital targets set out in article 4 as well as the state of compliance with the general objectives referred to in article 2 and the principles enshrined in the [insert title of solemn declaration]. the assessment of the progress made shall be based , in particular , on the analysis and key performance indicators in the desi as compared to union-level and , where applicable , national projected trajectories , and , where applicable , on the establishment of and progress regarding multi-country projects. ### (2) in the report on the “state of the digital decade” , the commission shall provide an assessment of the progress of the union’s digital transition against the digital targets set out in article 4 as well as the state of compliance with the general objectives referred to in article 2 and , in particular , digital progress to benefit individuals with a disability. the assessment of the progress made shall be based , in particular , on the analysis and key performance indicators in the desi as compared to union-level and , where applicable , national projected trajectories , and , where applicable , on the establishment of and progress regarding multi-country projects.


### (2) in the report on the “state of the digital decade” , the commission shall provide an assessment of the progress of the union’s digital transition against the digital targets set out in article 4 as well as the state of compliance with the general objectives referred to in article 2 and the principles enshrined in the [insert title of solemn declaration]. the assessment of the progress made shall be based , in particular , on the analysis and key performance indicators in the desi as compared to union-level and , where applicable , national projected trajectories , and , where applicable , on the establishment of and progress regarding multi-country projects. ### (2) in the report on the “state of the digital decade” , the commission shall provide an assessment of the progress of the union’s digital transition against the digital targets set out in article 4 as well as the state of compliance with the general objectives referred to in article 2 , including the progress achieved in the areas targeted by general and the principles enshrined in the [insert title of solemn declaration]. the commission shall provide assessment of trends , best practices and comparisons in respective areas with other developed third countries , information about national and union’s finances spent on achieving the digital targets and the efficiency of public spending in digitalisation , including whether viable private funding options exist. the assessment of the progress made shall be based , in particular , on the analysis and key performance indicators in the desi as compared to union-level and , where applicable , national projected trajectories , and , where applicable , on the establishment of and progress regarding multi-country projects.


### (1) by [six months after the entry into force of this decision- specific date to be inserted by op] , member states shall submit to the commission their national digital decade strategic roadmaps which shall be consistent with , and contribute to achieving at union level , the objectives and digital targets set out in this decision. member states and the commission shall take into account relevant sectoral initiatives and ensure consistency with them. ### (1) by [twelve months after the entry into force of this decision- specific date to be inserted by op] , member states shall submit to the commission their national digital decade strategic roadmaps which shall be consistent with , and contribute to achieving at union level , the objectives and digital targets set out in this decision. member states and the commission shall take into account relevant sectoral initiatives and ensure consistency with them.


### radio spectrum resources have been or are committed to be allocated or assigned by the relevant national authorities; ### deleted


### 8 annual cooperation between the commission and the member states ### 8 biennial cooperation between the commission and the member states


### (4) at any point of the annual cooperation , the commission and one or more member states may undertake joint commitments , consult with other member states on policy , measures or actions or establish multi-country projects as provided for in article 12. the commission or a member state which has proposed a policy , a measure or an action may also request a peer review process to be launched regarding specific aspects of that policy , measure or action , and in particular on its suitability to contribute to achieving a specific digital target. the outcome of the peer review process may be included in the following report on the “state of the digital decade”. ### (4) at any point of the biennial cooperation , the commission and one or more member states may undertake joint commitments , consult with other member states on policy , measures or actions or establish multi-country projects as provided for in article 12. the commission or a member state which has proposed a policy , a measure or an action may also request a peer review process to be launched regarding specific aspects of that policy , measure or action , and in particular on its suitability to contribute to achieving a specific digital target. the outcome of the peer review process may be included in the following report on the “state of the digital decade”.


### (1) the commission shall closely cooperate with private and public stakeholders , including social partners , to collect information and develop recommended policies , measures and actions for the purposes of the implementation of this decision. ### (1) the commission shall closely cooperate with private and public stakeholders , and in particular the social partners , to collect information and develop recommended policies , measures and actions for the purposes of the implementation of this decision.


### (1) the commission shall closely cooperate with private and public stakeholders , including social partners , to collect information and develop recommended policies , measures and actions for the purposes of the implementation of this decision. ### (1) the commission shall closely cooperate with union and international private and public stakeholders , including social partners , to collect information and develop recommended policies , measures and actions for the purposes of the implementation of this decision.


### (1) the general objective of the multi-country projects shall be to facilitate the achievement of the digital targets. ### (1) the general objective of the multi-country projects shall be to facilitate the achievement of the digital targets as set out in the articles 2 and 4.


### (2) multi-country projects shall aim at one or more of the following specific objectives: ### deleted


### reinforcing the union’s technology excellence and industrial competitiveness in critical technologies , digital products , services and infrastructures that are essential for economic recovery and prosperity , for citizens’ security and safety; ### reinforcing the union’s technology excellence and industrial competitiveness in critical technologies , digital products , services and infrastructures that are essential for economic growth , recovery and prosperity , for citizens’ security and safety;


### article 15 ### deleted


### (1) member states may implement a multi-country project by means of an european digital infrastructure consortium (‘edic’). ### deleted


### (2) an edic shall have legal personality from the date of entry into force of the commission decision referred to in article 16 (3) , point (a). ### deleted


### (3) an edic shall have in each member state the most extensive legal capacity accorded to legal entities under the law of that member state. it may , in particular , acquire , own and dispose of movable , immovable and intellectual property , conclude contracts and be a party to legal proceedings. ### deleted


### (4) an edic shall have a statutory seat , which shall be located on the territory of a member state. ### deleted


### (1) member states applying for the setting-up of an edic (“applicants”) shall submit an application to the commission. the application shall be submitted in writing and shall contain the following: ### deleted


### a request to the commission to set up the edic; ### deleted


### the proposed statutes of the edic; ### deleted


### a technical description of the multi-country project to be implemented by the edic; ### deleted


### a declaration by the host member state recognising the edic as an international body within the meaning of articles 143 , point (g) and 151(1) , point (b) of council directive 2006/112/ec48 and as international organisation within the meaning of article 12(1) , point (b) , of council directive 2008/118/ec49 , as of its setting up. the limits and conditions of the exemptions provided for in those provisions shall be laid down in an agreement between the members of the edic. ### deleted


### (2) the commission shall assess the application , taking into account the objectives of this decision and practical considerations related to the implementation of the multi-country project to be implemented by edic. ### deleted


### (3) the commission shall , taking into account the results of the assessment referred to in paragraph 2 , and in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 25(2) adopt one of the following decisions by means of implementing acts: ### deleted


### setting up the edic after it has concluded that the requirements laid down in this chapter are met; ### deleted


### rejecting the application if it concludes that the requirements laid down in this chapter are not met , including in the absence of the declaration referred to in article 16(1) , point (d). in this case , member states may still form a consortium by way of an agreement but it shall not carry the name edic , nor benefit from the implementation structure laid down in this chapter. ### deleted


### (4) the decision referred to in paragraph 2 shall be notified to the applicants. where the application is rejected , the decision shall be explained in clear and precise terms to the applicants. ### deleted


### (5) the decision setting up the edic shall be published in the official journal of the european union. ### deleted


### (5) the decision setting up the edic shall be published in the official journal of the european union. ### (5) the decision setting up the edic shall be published in the official journal of the european union. the commission shall publish and update a register of edics in a timely manner.


### (6) the essential elements of the statutes of the edic , as set out in article 19(1) , points (a) and (c) , and , if applicable , contained in the application shall be annexed to the decision setting up the edic. ### deleted


### (1) the membership of edic shall include at least three member states. only member states that provide a financial or non-financial contribution shall be members of edic with voting rights. ### deleted


### (2) following the adoption of a decision setting up an edic , other member states may join as members at any time on fair and reasonable terms specified in the statutes. ### deleted


### (3) member states that do not provide a financial or non-financial contribution may join edic as observers without voting rights. ### deleted


### (3) member states that do not provide a financial or non-financial contribution may join edic as observers without voting rights. ### (3) member states that do not provide a financial or non-financial contribution may , upon their request , join edic as observers without voting rights. an observer shall be allowed to participate at any activity , meeting and decision making of the edics.


### (4) an edic may be open to the participation of entities other than member states , which may include inter alia international organizations and private entities , as specified in the statutes. if this is the case , member states shall hold jointly the majority of the voting rights in the assembly of members regardless of the amount of contributions from entities other than member states. ### deleted


### (1) an edic shall have at least the following two bodies: ### deleted


### an assembly of members made up of the member states , other entities referred to in article 17(4) and of the commission as the body having full decision-making powers , including the adoption of the budget; ### deleted


### a director , appointed by the assembly of members , as the executive body and legal representative of the edic. ### deleted


### (2) the commission shall participate in the deliberations of the assembly of members without voting rights. however , where a centrally-managed union programme financially contributes to a multi-country project , the commission shall have a veto right on the decisions of the assembly. ### deleted


### (2) the commission shall participate in the deliberations of the assembly of members without voting rights. however , where a centrally-managed union programme financially contributes to a multi-country project , the commission shall have a veto right on the decisions of the assembly. ### (2) the commission shall participate in the deliberations of the assembly of members without voting rights. however , where a centrally-managed union programme financially contributes to a multi-country project , the commission shall have a veto right on the decisions of the assembly. decisions of the assembly , including results of vote and a particular vote decision of each member , shall be made publicly available within 15 days of their adoption.


### (3) the statutes of an edic shall establish specific provisions concerning the governance , within the requirements of paragraphs 1 and 2. ### deleted


### (1) the statutes of an edic shall contain at least the following: ### deleted


### a list of members , observers and the procedure for changes in membership and representation , which shall respect the right of non-participating member states to join an edic; ### deleted


### the detailed description of the multi-country project , the tasks of members , if applicable , and indicative timeline; ### deleted


### the statutory seat and name; ### deleted


### the rights and obligations of the members , including the obligation to make contributions to the budget; ### deleted


### voting rights; ### deleted


### rules on the ownership of infrastructure , intellectual property and other assets , as applicable. ### deleted


### rules on the ownership of infrastructure , intellectual property and other assets , as applicable. ### rules on the ownership of infrastructure , intellectual property and other assets and profit , as applicable.


### (2) the amendments of the statutes shall be subject to the procedure referred to in article 16. ### deleted


### (1) an edic shall be liable for its debts. ### deleted


### (2) the financial liability of the members for the debts of the edic shall be limited to their respective contributions provided to the edic. the members may specify in the statutes that they will assume a fixed liability above their respective contributions or unlimited liability. ### deleted


### (3) the union shall not be liable for an edic’s debts. ### deleted


### (1) the setting-up and internal functioning of an edic shall be governed: ### deleted


### (2) without prejudice to the cases in which the court of justice of the european union has jurisdiction under the treaties , the law of the state where the edic has its statutory seat shall determine the competent jurisdiction for the resolution of disputes among the members in relation to the edic , between the members and the edic , and between an edic and third parties. ### deleted


### (1) the statutes shall determine the procedure to be followed for the winding-up of an edic following a decision of the assembly of members. winding-up may include the transfer of activities to another legal entity. ### deleted


### (2) the insolvency rules of the state where the edic has its statutory seat shall apply in the event that the edic is unable to pay its debts. ### deleted


### (1) an edic shall produce an annual activity report , containing a technical description of its activities and a financial report. it shall be approved by the assembly of members and transmitted to the commission. this report shall be made publicly available. ### deleted


### (1) an edic shall produce an annual activity report , containing a technical description of its activities and a financial report. it shall be approved by the assembly of members and transmitted to the commission. this report shall be made publicly available. ### (1) an edic shall produce an annual activity report , containing a technical description of its activities , description on how and to what extent it helps to achieve the targets laid down in article 4 and article 12(2a) and a financial report. it shall be approved by the assembly of members and transmitted to the commission. the commission shall publish the report within 30 days after its adoption.


### (2) the commission may provide recommendations regarding the matters covered in the annual activity report. ### deleted


### ensure the consistency , comparability and completeness of the monitoring and reporting by the union. ### ensure the consistency , transparency , efficiency , comparability and completeness of the monitoring and reporting by the union.


### more than 90% of union small and medium enterprises (‘sme’) reach at least a basic level of digital intensity; ### more than 90% of union micro , small and medium enterprises (‘sme’) reach at least a basic level of digital intensity;


### interactions between and consistency of existing and planned policies , measures and actions. ### interactions between and consistency of existing and planned policies , measures , actions and funding.


### structure and stimulate cooperation between the union institutions and member states; ### structure and stimulate cooperation between the union institutions and member states , and , if feasible , third countries;


### 2 digital targets ### 2 targets


### digital targets ### targets


### (1) the union institutions and member states shall cooperate to achieve the following digital targets in the union by 2030: ### (1) the union institutions and member states shall cooperate to achieve the following targets based on the digitalisation contribution in the union by 2030:


### the production of cutting-edge and sustainable semiconductors in the union is at least 20% of world production in value; ### deleted


### by 2025 , the union has its first computer with quantum acceleration , paving the way for the union to be at the cutting edge of quantum capabilities by 2030. ### deleted


### (2) the commission shall review the digital targets set out in paragraph 1 by 2026. the commission shall submit a report to the european parliament and to the council regarding the outcome of the review and shall submit a legislative proposal to revise the digital targets in paragraph 1 where it considers this to be necessary to address technical , economic and societal developments for a successful digital transformation of the union. ### (2) the commission shall review the digital targets set out in paragraph 1 by 31 december 2025. by 31 june 2026 , the commission shall submit a report to the european parliament and to the council regarding the outcome of the review and shall submit a legislative proposal to revise the targets in paragraph 1 and the list of international indices where it considers this to be necessary to address technical , economic and societal developments for a successful digital transformation of the union.


### (6) the commission shall provide guidance and support to member states in the preparation of their national digital decade strategic roadmaps , including on how to establish at national level , where possible , appropriate projected trajectories which can effectively contribute to the achievement of union-level projected trajectories. ### (6) the commission shall provide analysis of best practices , trends within and outside the union , guidance and support to member states in the preparation of their national digital decade strategic roadmaps , including on how to establish at national level , where possible , appropriate projected trajectories which can effectively contribute to the achievement of union-level projected trajectories.


### (5) in case a member state continuously deviates from the national projected trajectory for several years , or alternatively does not intend to adopt corrective action based on a previous commission recommendation , the commission may initiate a targeted dialogue with the member state in question and inform the european parliament and council thereof. ### (5) in case a member state continuously deviates from the national projected trajectory for several years , or alternatively does not intend to adopt corrective action based on a previous commission recommendation , the commission shall initiate a targeted dialogue with the member state in question and inform the european parliament and council thereof.


### (5) the commission may adopt a recommendation to set up a multi-country project or to invite a member state to participate in a multi-country project meeting the requirements of paragraphs (1) to (3) , taking into account the progress implementing the national digital decade strategic roadmaps and the adherence to the commission’s recommended actions. the commission and member states may also undertake to set up , or join , a multi-country project as a joint commitment. ### (5) the commission may adopt a recommendation to set up a multi-country project and measurable indicators according to paragraph 2a or to invite a member state or a third country to participate in a multi-country project meeting the requirements of paragraphs (1) to (3a) , taking into account the progress implementing the national digital decade strategic roadmaps and the adherence to the commission’s recommended actions. the commission and member states may also undertake to set up , or join , a multi-country project as a joint commitment.


### (1) upon request from the commission , member states shall provide the commission with the information necessary to carry out its tasks under this decision , in particular regarding information necessary for the implementation of articles 7 , 8 and 9. the information requested by the commission shall be proportionate to the performance of those tasks. where the information provided refers to information previously provided by undertakings at the request of a member state , such undertakings shall be informed thereof. ### (1) upon request from the commission , member states shall provide the commission with the information necessary to carry out its tasks under this decision , in particular regarding information necessary for the implementation of articles 7 , 8 and 9 in line with the delegated act adopted pursuant to article 4 (1a). the information requested by the commission shall be proportionate to the performance of those tasks. where the information provided refers to information previously provided by undertakings at the request of a member state , such undertakings shall be informed thereof no later than 10 days prior to providing information to the commission.


### (2) since 2009 , efforts have been deployed at union level to limit the fragmentation of the charging interfaces for mobile phones and similar items of radio equipment. recent voluntary initiatives do not fully meet union policy objectives to reduce electronic waste (e-waste) , ensure consumer convenience and avoid fragmentation of the market for charging devices. ### (2) since 2009 , efforts have been deployed at union level to limit the fragmentation of the charging interfaces for mobile phones and similar items of radio equipment. recent voluntary initiatives , although they increased the standardisation of charging devices , do not fully meet union policy objectives to reduce electronic waste (e-waste) , ensure consumer convenience and avoid fragmentation of the market for charging devices. continuous development of the existing technologies , such as usb or fast charging , which have evolved over the recent years in order to increase consumer satisfaction and devices capabilities , make it harder to achieve a common charger across different type of the devices. nonetheless , applying the latest technologies and researching for new advances in charging techniques are beneficial for the consumers.


### (1) in order to tackle unfair commercial practices which prevent consumers from making sustainable consumption choices , such as practices associated with the early obsolescence of goods , misleading environmental claims (“greenwashing”) , non-transparent and non-credible sustainability labels or sustainability information tools , specific rules should be introduced in union consumer law. this would enable national competent bodies to address those practices effectively. by ensuring that environmental claims are fair , consumers will be able to choose products that are genuinely better for the environment than competing products. this will encourage competition towards more environmentally sustainable products , thus reducing negative impact on the environment. ### (1) in order to tackle unfair commercial practices which prevent consumers from making sustainable consumption choices , such as practices associated with the early obsolescence of goods , hindering or preventing their servicing , misleading environmental claims (“greenwashing”) , non-transparent and non-credible sustainability labels or sustainability information tools , specific rules should be introduced in union consumer law. this would enable national competent bodies to address those practices effectively. by ensuring that environmental claims are fair , consumers will be able to choose products that are genuinely better for the environment than competing products. on the other hand , a transparent and coherent eu-wide consumer information system on the expected durability of purchased goods and their reparability , especially for electronic equipment , will not only help to protect the environment through reduced use of appliances but will also bring real savings for households. in addition , this will encourage competition towards more environmentally sustainable products , thus reducing negative impact on the environment.


### (7) the displaying of sustainability labels which are not based on a certification scheme or not established by public authorities should be prohibited by including such practices in the list in annex i to directive 2005/29/ec. the certification scheme should fulfil minimum transparency and credibility conditions. the displaying of sustainability labels remains possible without a certification scheme where such labels are established by a public authority , or in case of additional forms of expression and presentation of food in accordance with article 35 of regulation (eu) no 1169/2011. this rule complements point 4 of annex i to directive 2005/29/ec which prohibits claiming that a trader , the commercial practices of a trader , or a product has been approved , endorsed or authorised by a public or private body when it has not , or making such a claim without complying with the terms of the approval , endorsement or authorisation. ### (7) the displaying of sustainability labels which are not based on a certification scheme or not established by public authorities should be prohibited by including such practices in the list in annex i to directive 2005/29/ec. the certification scheme should fulfil adequate transparency and credibility conditions. the displaying of sustainability labels remains possible without a certification scheme where such labels are established by a public authority , or in case of additional forms of expression and presentation of food in accordance with article 35 of regulation (eu) no 1169/2011. this rule complements point 4 of annex i to directive 2005/29/ec which prohibits claiming that a trader , the commercial practices of a trader , or a product has been approved , endorsed or authorised by a public or private body when it has not , or making such a claim without complying with the terms of the approval , endorsement or authorisation.


### (22) in order for consumers to take better informed decisions and stimulate the demand for , and the supply of , more durable goods , specific information about a product’s durability and reparability should be provided for all types of goods before concluding the contract. moreover , as regards goods with digital elements , digital content and digital services , consumers should be informed about the period of time during which free software updates are available. therefore , directive 2011/83/eu of the european parliament and of the council27 should be amended to provide consumers with pre-contractual information about durability , reparability and the availability of updates. information should be provided to consumers in a clear and comprehensible manner and in line with the accessibility requirements of directive 2019/88228 . the obligation to provide this information to consumers complements and does not affect the rights of consumers provided in directives (eu) 2019/77029 and (eu) 2019/77130 of the european parliament and of the council. ### (22) in order for consumers to take better informed decisions and stimulate the demand for , and the supply of , more durable goods , specific information about a product’s durability and reparability should be provided for all types of goods before concluding the contract. moreover , as regards goods with digital elements , digital content and digital services , where it can be reasonably assessed , consumers should be informed about the period of time during which free software updates are available. therefore , directive 2011/83/eu of the european parliament and of the council27 should be amended to provide consumers , including in an official language or in official languages of the member state where the good is sold , with pre-contractual information about durability , reparability and the availability of updates. information should be provided to consumers in a clear and comprehensible manner and in line with the accessibility requirements of directive 2019/88228 . the obligation to provide this information to consumers complements and does not affect the rights of consumers provided in directives (eu) 2019/77029 , (eu) 2019/77130 and (eu) 2011/83 of the european parliament and of the council.


### ‘environmental claim’ means any message or representation , which is not mandatory under union law or national law , including text , pictorial , graphic or symbolic representation , in any form , including labels , brand names , company names or product names , in the context of a commercial communication , which states or implies that a product or trader has a positive or no impact on the environment or is less damaging to the environment than other products or traders , respectively , or has improved their impact over time; ### ‘environmental claim’ means any message or representation in any form , which is not mandatory under union law or national law , which states or implies that a product or trader has a positive or no impact on the environment or is less damaging to the environment than other products or traders , respectively , or has improved their impact over time;


### ‘explicit environmental claim’ means an environmental claim that is in textual form or contained in a sustainability label; ### deleted


### ‘generic environmental claim’ means any explicit environmental claim , not contained in a sustainability label , where the specification of the claim is not provided in clear and prominent terms on the same medium; ### ‘vague or non-specific environmental claim’ means an environmental claim , in textual form and not contained in a sustainability label , which is vague or non-specific or generally implies that a product is environmentally beneficial or environmentally benign , and which is not substantiated through robust and science-based criteria or methodologies and definitions , inter alia , existing and recognised international standards;


### ‘software update’ means a free update , including a security update , that is necessary to keep goods with digital elements , digital content and digital services in conformity in accordance with directives (eu) 2019/770 and (eu) 2019/771; ### ‘mandatory software update’ means a free update , including a security update , that is necessary to keep goods with digital elements , digital content and digital services in conformity in accordance with directives (eu) 2019/770 and (eu) 2019/771;


### ‘consumable’ means any component of a good that is used up recurrently and needs to be replaced for the good to function as intended; ### ‘consumable’ means any component of a good that is used up recurrently and needs to be replaced or replenished for the good to function as intended;


### (4) in the past years , the practices in the european standardisation organisations as regards their internal governance and decision-making procedures have changed. as a result , the european standardisation organisations have increased their co-operation with international and european stakeholders. such cooperation is welcome as it contributes to the transparent , open , impartial and consensus-built standardisation process. however , when european standardisation organisations execute standardisation requests to support union legislation and policies , unrestricted participation of any stakeholder in their internal decision-making may lead to decisions that do not entirely take into account the interests , policy objectives , and values of the union as well as public interests in general. ### (4) in the past years , the practices in the european standardisation organisations as regards their internal governance and decision-making procedures have changed. as a result , the european standardisation organisations have increased their co-operation with international and european stakeholders. such cooperation is welcome as it contributes to the transparent , open , impartial and consensus-built standardisation process. nevertheless , when european standardisation organisations execute standardisation requests to support union legislation and policies , internal decision-making concerning working programmes or priorities may lead to decisions that do not entirely take into account the policy objectives of the union.


### (5) national standardisation bodies play an essential role in the standardisation system , both , at the union level , in accordance with regulation (eu) no 1025/2012 , and at the level of member states. national standardisation bodies are therefore best placed to make sure that the interests , policy objectives and values of the union as well as public interests in general are duly taken into account in european standardisation organisations. it is therefore necessary to strengthen their role in decision-making bodies of the european standardisation organisations when those bodies take decisions concerning european standards and european standardisation deliverables requested by the commission under article 10(1) of regulation (eu) no 1025/2012. ### (5) national standardisation bodies play an essential role in the standardisation system , both , at the union level , in accordance with regulation (eu) no 1025/2012 , and at the level of member states. national standardisation bodies are therefore best placed to make sure that the policy objectives of the union as well as public interests in general are duly taken into account in european standardisation organisations. it is therefore necessary to strengthen their role in decision-making bodies of the european standardisation organisations when those bodies take decisions concerning european standards and european standardisation deliverables requested by the commission under article 10(1) of regulation (eu) no 1025/2012 , without affecting the important role played by the broader stakeholder base in preparing effective standards that respond to market needs.


### (8) whilst some of the provisions such as those concerning most of the obligations of economic operators should not apply to products covered by union harmonisation legislation since already covered in such legislation , a certain number of other provisions should apply in order to complement union harmonisation legislation. in particular the general product safety requirement and related provisions should be applicable to consumer products covered by union harmonisation legislation when certain types of risks are not covered by that legislation. the provisions of this regulation concerning the obligations of online marketplaces , the obligations of economic operators in case of accidents , the right of information for consumers as well as the recalls of consumer products should apply to products covered by union harmonisation legislation when there are not specific provisions with the same objective in such legislation. likewise rapex is already used for the purposes of union harmonisation legislation , as referred to in article 20 of regulation (eu) 2019/1020 of the european parliament and of the council25 , therefore the provisions regulating the safety gate and its functioning contained in this regulation should be applicable to union harmonisation legislation. ### (8) whilst some of the provisions such as those concerning most of the obligations of economic operators should not apply to products covered by union harmonisation legislation since already covered in such legislation , a certain number of other provisions should apply in order to complement union harmonisation legislation. in particular the general product safety requirement and related provisions should be applicable to consumer products covered by union harmonisation legislation when certain types of risks are not covered by that legislation. the provisions of this regulation concerning the obligations of online marketplaces , the obligations of economic operators in case of accidents , the right of information for consumers as well as the recalls of consumer products should apply to products covered by union harmonisation legislation to the extent that there are not specific provisions with the same objective in such legislation. likewise rapex is already used for the purposes of union harmonisation legislation , as referred to in article 20 of regulation (eu) 2019/1020 of the european parliament and of the council25 , therefore the provisions regulating the safety gate and its functioning contained in this regulation should be applicable to union harmonisation legislation.


### (10) the precautionary principle is a fundamental principle for ensuring the safety of products and consumers and should therefore be taken into due account by all relevant actors when applying this regulation. ### (10) the risk-based approach is a proportionate way to ensure a high level of safety of products and consumers , while guaranteeing that efforts are focused on the products possessing realistic hazards and should therefore be taken into due account by all relevant actors when applying this regulation.


### (11) considering also the broad scope given to the concept of health26 , the environmental risk posed by a product should be taken into consideration in the application of this regulation inasmuch as it can also ultimately result in a risk to the health and safety of consumers. ### (11) considering also the broad scope given to the concept of health26 , the environmental risk posed by a product should be taken into consideration in the application of this regulation to the extent that it can reasonably be expected to result in a risk to the health and safety of consumers.


### (21) the world health organisation defines ‘health’ as a state of complete physical , mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. this definition supports the fact that the development of new technologies might bring new health risks to consumers , such as psychological risk , development risks , in particular for children , mental risks , depression , loss of sleep , or altered brain function. ### deleted