### the means to enable the interoperability of smart contracts within their services and activities shall be provided. ### the means to enable the interoperability of smart contracts for data sharing within their services and activities shall be provided.


### 2. the commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts , in accordance with article 38 to supplement this regulation by further specifying the essential requirements referred to in paragraph 1. ### 2. the commission , in consultation with the european data innovation board in line with the articles 29and 30 (f)and 30(h) of the regulation (eu)no 2022/868 is empowered to adopt delegated acts , in accordance with article 38 to supplement this regulation by further specifying the essential requirements referred to in paragraph 1.


### 6. the commission may adopt guidelines laying down interoperability specifications for the functioning of common european data spaces , such as architectural models and technical standards implementing legal rules and arrangements between parties that foster data sharing , such as regarding rights to access and technical translation of consent or permission. ### 6. the commission , in consultation with the european data innovation board in line with the articles 29 and 30(f)and 30(h) of the regulation (eu) 2022/868 may adopt guidelines laying down interoperability specifications for the functioning of common european data spaces , such as architectural models and technical standards implementing legal rules and arrangements between parties that foster data sharing , such as regarding rights to access and technical translation of consent or permission.


### interoperability for data processing services ### interoperability and portability for data processing services


### 1. open interoperability specifications and european standards for the interoperability of data processing services shall: ### 1. open interoperability specifications and european standards for the interoperability and portability of data processing services shall:


### be performance oriented towards achieving interoperability between different data processing services that cover the same service type; ### be performance oriented towards achieving interoperability and portability between different data processing services that cover the same service type;


### enhance portability of digital assets between different data processing services that cover the same service type; ### enhance interoperability and portability of digital assets between different data processing services that cover the same service type;


### enhance portability of digital assets between different data processing services that cover the same service type; ### enhance portability of data and of digital assets between different data processing services that cover the same service type;


### guarantee , where technically feasible , functional equivalence between different data processing services that cover the same service type. ### facilitate , where technically feasible , functional equivalence between different data processing services that cover the same service type.


### 2. open interoperability specifications and european standards for the interoperability of data processing services shall address: ### 2. open interoperability specifications and european standards for the interoperability and portability of data processing services shall address:


### 5. for the purposes of article 26(3) of this regulation , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts , in accordance with article 38 , to publish the reference of open interoperability specifications and european standards for the interoperability of data processing services in central union standards repository for the interoperability of data processing services , where these satisfy the criteria specified in paragraph 1 and 2 of this article. ### 5. for the purposes of article 26(3) of this regulation , the commission in consultation with the european data innovation board in line with the articles 29 and 30(f) and 30(h) of regulation (eu) 2022/868 shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts , in accordance with article 38 , to publish the reference of open interoperability specifications and european standards for the interoperability of data processing services in central union standards repository for the interoperability of data processing services , where these satisfy the criteria specified in paragraph 1 and 2 of this article.


### 5. for the purposes of article 26(3) of this regulation , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts , in accordance with article 38 , to publish the reference of open interoperability specifications and european standards for the interoperability of data processing services in central union standards repository for the interoperability of data processing services , where these satisfy the criteria specified in paragraph 1 and 2 of this article. ### 5. for the purposes of article 26(3) of this regulation , the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts , in accordance with article 38 , to publish the reference of open interoperability specifications and european standards for the interoperability and portability of data processing services in central union standards repository for the interoperability and portability of data processing services , where these satisfy the criteria specified in paragraph 1 and 2 of this article.


### safe termination and interruption: ensure that a mechanism exists to terminate the continued execution of transactions: the smart contract shall include internal functions which can reset or instruct the contract to stop or interrupt the operation to avoid future (accidental) executions; ### safe termination and interruption: ensure that a mechanism exists to terminate the continued execution of transactions: the smart contract shall include internal functions which can reset or instruct the contract to stop or interrupt the operation to avoid future (accidental) executions; in this regard , the conditions under which a smart contract could be reset or instructed to stop or interrupted , should be clearly and transparently defined. especially , it should be assessed under which conditions non-consensual termination or interruption should be permissible.


### data archiving and continuity: foresee , if a smart contract must be terminated or deactivated , a possibility to archive transactional data , the smart contract logic and code to keep the record of the operations performed on the data in the past (auditability); and ### data archiving and continuity: foresee , if a smart contract must be terminated or deactivated , how the transactional data , the smart contract logic and code should be archived in order to keep the record of the operations performed on the data in the past (auditability);


### access control: a smart contract shall be protected through rigorous access control mechanisms at the governance and smart contract layers. ### access control: as smart contracts are capable of controlling large amounts of value and data , while running immutable logic based on code deployed on the blockchain , they shall be protected through rigorous access control mechanisms at the governance and smart contract layers.; and


### 3. member states shall ensure that the respective tasks and powers of the competent authorities designated pursuant to paragraph 1 of this article are clearly defined and include: ### 3. member states shall ensure that the respective tasks and powers of the competent authorities designated pursuant to paragraph 1 of this article are clearly defined and shall at least include:


### handling complaints arising from alleged violations of this regulation , and investigating , to the extent appropriate , the subject matter of the complaint and informing the complainant of the progress and the outcome of the investigation within a reasonable period , in particular if further investigation or coordination with another competent authority is necessary; ### handling complaints arising from alleged violations of this regulation , and investigating , to the extent appropriate , the subject matter of the complaint and regularly and meaningfully informing the complainant of the progress and the outcome of the investigation swiftly within a reasonable period , in particular if further investigation or coordination with another competent authority is necessary;


### handling complaints arising from alleged violations of this regulation , and investigating , to the extent appropriate , the subject matter of the complaint and informing the complainant of the progress and the outcome of the investigation within a reasonable period , in particular if further investigation or coordination with another competent authority is necessary; ### handling complaints arising from alleged violations of this regulation , and investigating , to the extent appropriate , the subject matter of the complaint and informing the complainant of the progress and the outcome of the investigation within six months , in particular if further investigation or coordination with another competent authority is necessary;


### imposing , through administrative procedures , dissuasive financial penalties which may include periodic penalties and penalties with retroactive effect , or initiating legal proceedings for the imposition of fines; ### imposing , through administrative procedures , fines which cannot be retroactive;


### imposing , through administrative procedures , dissuasive financial penalties which may include periodic penalties and penalties with retroactive effect , or initiating legal proceedings for the imposition of fines; ### imposing , through administrative or juridical procedures , dissuasive financial penalties which may include periodic penalties and penalties with retroactive effect , or initiating legal proceedings for the imposition of fines;


### monitoring technological developments of relevance for the making available and use of data; ### monitoring technological developments of relevance for the making available and use of data with a view of better enforcing this regulation; ;


### cooperating with all relevant competent authorities to ensure that the obligations of chapter vi are enforced consistently with other union legislation and self-regulation applicable to providers of data processing service; ### cooperating with all relevant competent authorities and the european data the european data innovation board to ensure that the obligations of this regulation are enforced consistently with other union legislation and sector specific data governance rules and regulations


### 1. without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy , natural and legal persons shall have the right to lodge a complaint , individually or , where relevant , collectively , with the relevant competent authority in the member state of their habitual residence , place of work or establishment if they consider that their rights under this regulation have been infringed. ### 1. without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy , natural and legal persons shall have the right to lodge a complaint , individually or , collectively , with the relevant competent authority in the member state of their habitual residence , place of work or establishment if they consider that their rights or the obligations under this regulation have been infringed.


### 3. competent authorities shall cooperate to handle and resolve complaints , including by exchanging all relevant information by electronic means , without undue delay. this cooperation shall not affect the specific cooperation mechanism provided for by chapters vi and vii of regulation (eu) 2016/679. ### 3. competent authorities shall cooperate early in the process to handle and resolve complaints effectively and in a timely manner , including by setting reasonable deadlines for adopting formal decisions , ensuring equality of the parties , ensuring the right to be heard from complainants and access to the file throughout the process , exchanging all relevant information by electronic means , without undue delay. this cooperation shall not affect the specific cooperation mechanism provided for by chapters vi and vii of regulation (eu) 2016/679.


### 3. competent authorities shall cooperate to handle and resolve complaints , including by exchanging all relevant information by electronic means , without undue delay. this cooperation shall not affect the specific cooperation mechanism provided for by chapters vi and vii of regulation (eu) 2016/679. ### 3. competent authorities shall cooperate to handle and resolve complaints effectively and in a timely manner , including by setting reasonable deadlines for adopting formal decisions , ensuring equality of the parties , ensuring the right to be heard from complainants and access to the file throughout the process , exchanging all relevant information by electronic means , without undue delay. this cooperation shall not affect the specific cooperation mechanism provided for by chapters vi and vii of regulation (eu) 2016/679.


### penalties ### fines


### 1. member states shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of this regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. the penalties provided for shall be effective , proportionate and dissuasive. ### 1. member states shall lay down the rules on fines applicable to infringements of this regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. the fines provided for shall be effective , proportionate and dissuasive.


### 2. member states shall by [date of application of the regulation] notify the commission of those rules and measures and shall notify it without delay of any subsequent amendment affecting them. ### 2. member states shall by [date of application of the regulation] notify the commission , the european data protection board and the european data innovation boardof those rules and measures and shall notify it them without delay of any subsequent amendment affecting them. the commission shall regularly update and maintain an easily accessible public register of those measures.


### 6. the data holder shall only use any non-personal data generated by the use of a product or related service on the basis of a contractual agreement with the user. the data holder shall not use such data generated by the use of the product or related service to derive insights about the economic situation , assets and production methods of or the use by the user that could undermine the commercial position of the user in the markets in which the user is active. ### 6. the data holder shall only use any non-personal data generated by the use of a product or related service on the basis of a contractual agreement with the user. the data holder shall not use such data generated by the use of the product or related service to derive insights about the economic situation , assets and production methods of or the use by the user that could undermine the commercial position of the user in the markets in which the user is active. similarly , the data holder shall not use such data to obtain information on the user's health.


### be expressed in clear , concise and plain language understandable to the data holder; ### be made in writing and be expressed in clear , concise and plain language understandable to the data holder;


### (60) for the exercise of their tasks in the areas of prevention , investigation , detection or prosecution of criminal and administrative offences , the execution of criminal and administrative penalties , as well as the collection of data for taxation or customs purposes , public sector bodies and union institutions , agencies and bodies should rely on their powers under sectoral legislation. this regulation accordingly does not affect instruments for the sharing , access and use of data in those areas. ### deleted


### data holders that make data available to data recipients in the union; ### data holders , irrespective of their place of establishment , that make data available to data recipients in the union;


### providers of data processing services offering such services to customers in the union. ### providers of data processing services , irrespective of their place of establishment , offering such services to customers in the union.


### (4) the commission’s communication on the european green deal35emphasised that europe should leverage the potential of the digital transformation , which is a key enabler for reaching the green deal objectives. the union should promote and invest in the necessary digital transformation as digital technologies are a critical enabler for attaining the sustainability goals of the green deal in many different sectors. digital technologies such as artificial intelligence , 5g , cloud and edge computing and the internet of things can accelerate and maximise the impact of policies to deal with climate change and protect the environment. digitalisation also presents new opportunities for distance monitoring of air and water pollution , or for monitoring and optimising how energy and natural resources are used. europe needs a digital sector that puts sustainability at its heart , ensuring that digital infrastructures and technologies become verifiably 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. ### (4) the commission’s communication on the european green deal35 emphasised that europe should leverage the potential of the digital transformation , which is a key enabler for reaching the green deal objectives. the union should promote and invest in the necessary digital transformation as digital technologies are a critical enabler for attaining the sustainability goals of the green deal in many different sectors. digital technologies can accelerate and maximise the impact of policies to deal with climate change and protect the environment. digitalisation also presents new opportunities for distance monitoring of air and water pollution , or for monitoring and optimising how energy and natural resources are used. europe needs a digital sector that puts sustainability at its heart , ensuring that digital infrastructures and technologies become verifiably 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.


### (5) the measures envisaged in the digital compass communication should be implemented , to intensify actions defined in the strategy for shaping europe’s digital future , and building on existing union instruments (such as cohesion programmes , the technical support instrument , regulation (eu) 2021/694 of the european parliament and of the council36 , regulation (eu) 2021/695 of the european parliament and of the council37and regulation (eu) 2021/523 of the european parliament and of the council38) and on the funds allocated for digital transition of regulation (eu) 2021/241 of the european parliament and of the council39. by this decision , a policy programme “path to the digital decade” should therefore be established in order to achieve , accelerate and shape a successful digital transformation of the union’s economy and society. ### (5) the measures envisaged in the digital compass communication could usefully be implemented , to intensify actions defined in the strategy for shaping europe’s digital future , and building on existing union instruments (such as cohesion programmes , the technical support instrument , regulation (eu) 2021/694 of the european parliament and of the council36 , regulation (eu) 2021/695 of the european parliament and of the council37 and regulation (eu) 2021/523 of the european parliament and of the council38 ) and on the funds allocated for digital transition of regulation (eu) 2021/241 of the european parliament and of the council39. by this decision , a policy programme “path to the digital decade” should therefore be established in order to achieve , accelerate and shape a successful digital transformation of the union’s economy and society.


### (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 , to reverse the brain drain of its workforce and to enhance the union's attractiveness for high-skilled professionals coming from third countries. 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 full convergence between women and men. it is necessary to have a strong gender perspective for the digital transition in order to ensure the equal participation of women in digital matters , inter alia by equipping them with the necessary skills , improving their digital literacy and skills and making the digital environment female-friendly. in addition , an essential enabler for taking advantage of the benefits of digitalisation , 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 areas , such as islands , mountainous and sparsely populated as well as outermost regions is needed. societal needs for upload and download bandwidth are constantly growing. by 2030 , networks with gigabit speeds should become available at affordable conditions for all those who need or wish to have such capacity , which requires investment in connectivity and digital infrastructure as well as a technologically neutral approach while developing adequate frameworks so that all market actors benefiting from the digital transformation assume their social responsibilities and make a fair and proportionate contribution to the costs of public goods , services and infrastructures , for the benefit of all europeans. 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 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 of value. 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.


### (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 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. this transformation is particularly important for small and medium enterprises since they still face a significant gap with larger companies , which should be bridged by taking into account their digitalisation needs.


### (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. this process should however take place without prejudice to the accessibility of “offline” public services , especially for those demographic categories that still lag behind in terms of digitalisation , while supporting them in the process of transitioning towards the uptake of digital tools.


### (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 depend principally 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.


### (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 and the consistency and effectiveness of policies and measures at union and member state level , while taking into account national starting points. therefore , it is necessary to laydown provisions on a monitoring and cooperation mechanism implementing the digital compass communication.


### (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’) and the women in digital ('wid') scoreboard 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 including the ones to close the digital gender gap by 2030. 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 and should include , where applicable , gender-disaggregated data. 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 society. 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’)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. 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 make it possible 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.


### (14) in order to keep the co-legislators informed about the progress of digital transformation in the union , the commission should submit to the european parliament and the council an annual report on the “state of the digital decade” , containing an overview and analysis of the digital transformation of the union and an evaluation of the progress made with regard to the objectives of the digital decade and the digital targets for the period towards 2030. the report on the “state of the digital decade” , and in particular the desi , should feed into the european semester , including aspects relating to the recovery and resilience facility. ### (14) in order to keep the co-legislators informed about the progress of digital transformation in the union , the commission should submit to the european parliament and the council an annual report on the “state of the digital decade” , containing an overview and analysis of the digital transformation of the union and an evaluation of the progress made with regard to the objectives of the digital decade and the digital targets for the period towards 2030.


### (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 innovation as well as 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.


### (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’ potential to contribute to the digital targets , their starting points , 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.


### (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 be drafted after consulting key stakeholders such as business organisations , including smes representatives , trade unions , youth and senior citizen associations as well as local and regional authorities and 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.


### (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. ### (21) member states should have autonomy with respect to the spectrum and should provide users with the information necessary to ensure predictability and certainty and at the same time flexibility (based on the evolving needs). 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.


### (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. ### (22) since spectrum is essential to achieve the digital targets , and in particular a secure , performant and sustainable digital infrastructure enabling users to benefit from connectivity , 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 each member state to take the necessary measures to ensure the protection of its essential security interests. 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.


### (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 council43appropriate 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. ### (22) since spectrum is valuable when it comes to achieving digital targets , and in particular a secure , performant and sustainable digital infrastructure , member states should also report on their adopted and future policies and possible 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.


### (29) in order to ensure transparency and public participation , the commission should engage with all interested stakeholders. to that end , the commission should closely cooperate with stakeholders including private and public actors , such as bodies governed by public laws of the educational or health sector , and consult them on measures to accelerate the digital transformation at union level. the involvement of stakeholders would be important at the level of member states as well , in particular when adopting their national digital decade strategic roadmaps and their adjustments. ### (29) in order to ensure transparency and public participation , the commission should engage with all interested stakeholders. to that end , the commission should closely cooperate with stakeholders including private and public actors , such as bodies governed by public laws of the educational or health sector , as well as establishments that make cultural heritage and global knowledge assets publicly accessible in libraries , archives and museums , and consult them on measures to accelerate the digital transformation at union level. the involvement of stakeholders would be important at the level of member states as well , in particular when adopting their national digital decade strategic roadmaps and their adjustments.


### (29) in order to ensure transparency and public participation , the commission should engage with all interested stakeholders. to that end , the commission should closely cooperate with stakeholders including private and public actors , such as bodies governed by public laws of the educational or health sector , and consult them on measures to accelerate the digital transformation at union level. the involvement of stakeholders would be important at the level of member states as well , in particular when adopting their national digital decade strategic roadmaps and their adjustments. ### (29) in order to ensure transparency and public participation , the commission should engage with all interested stakeholders. to that end , the commission should closely cooperate with stakeholders including private and public actors , such as bodies governed by public laws of the educational or healthcare sector , business organisations , including smes representatives , trade unions , youth and senior citizen associations as well as local and regional authorities , and consult them on measures to accelerate the digital transformation at union level. the involvement of stakeholders would be important at the level of member states as well , in particular when adopting their national digital decade strategic roadmaps and their adjustments.


### (30) multi-country projects involving several member states should allow for large-scale intervention in key areas necessary for the achievement of the digital targets , notably by pooling resources from the union , member states , and where appropriate private sources. they should be implemented in a coordinated manner , in close cooperation between the commission and member states. for that reason , the commission should play a central role in accelerating the deployment of multi-country projects through the identification of multi-country projects ready for implementation among the projects categories indicatively included in annex , in advising member states on the choice of implementation mechanism , on the choice of the sources of funding and their combination , on other strategic matters related to the implementation of those projects , and on the selection of a european digital infrastructure consortium (edic) as an implementation mechanism , where appropriate. ### deleted


### (32) multi-country projects should be able to attract and combine , in an efficient manner , various sources of union and member states’ funding. notably , the combination of the funds from centrally managed union programme with resources committed by member states should be possible , including , under certain conditions , contributions from the recovery and resilience facility , as explained in part 3 of the commission guidance to member states on recovery and resilience plans44 , as well as contributions from european regional development and cohesion funds. whenever justified by the nature of a given multi-country project , it should also be open to contributions from entities other than the union and member states , including private contributions. ### (32) multi-country projects should be able to attract and combine , in an efficient manner , various sources of union and member states’ funding , finding , where possible , synergies among them. notably , the combination of the funds from centrally managed union programme with resources committed by member states should be possible , including , under certain conditions , contributions from the recovery and resilience facility , as explained in part 3 of the commission guidance to member states on recovery and resilience plans , as well as contributions from european regional development and cohesion funds. whenever justified by the nature of a given multi-country project , it should also be open to contributions from entities other than the union and member states , including private contributions.


### (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 by 2030 , ensuring progressive convergence among member states while taking into account their starting points;


### 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 , accessible , secure 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 , fostering the development of high-performing digital education and training systems through vocational and professional training , reskilling , upskilling and lifelong learning while ensuring full convergence between women and men on ict careers;


### 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 digital sovereignty notably by a secure and accessible digital infrastructure based on fundamental values that is capable of processing vast volumes of data , enables other technological developments and innovative education and research , and supports the competitiveness of the union's industry , democratic dialogue and social welfare;


### 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 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 and the resilience of its value chains;


### 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 , including capabilities on cybersecurity;


### 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 particular disadvantaged groups including persons with disabilities , offering inclusive , efficient and personalised services and tools with high security and privacy standards without prejudice to the accessibility of “offline” public services;


### 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 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 , including by promoting research and innovation;


### 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 fair 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 , and developing predictable regulatory approaches; ### facilitate 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;


### (1) a digitally skilled population and highly skilled digital professionals: ### (1) a digitally skilled population and highly skilled digital professionals with a target towards specific and swiftly evolving technological domains:


### at least 80% of those aged 16-74 have at least basic digital skills; ### at least 80% of those aged 16-74 have at least basic digital skills , in line with the european pillar of social rights action plan;


### at least 20 million employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists are employed , with convergence between women and men; ### at least 20 million employed information and communications technology (ict) specialists are employed achieving full convergence between women and men and increasing the number of ict graduates;


### all european households are covered by a gigabit network , with all populated areas covered by 5g; ### all european households are covered by a gigabit network , while member states will be free to make appropriate assessments , on the basis of sound and established scientific data , of 5g coverage and the impact of resulting electromagnetic emissions on human health , in accordance with their public health responsibilities under the treaty;


### all european households are covered by a gigabit network , with all populated areas covered by 5g; ### all european households , factories and business facilities are covered by a gigabit network , with all populated areas covered by 5g , while keeping in mind the principle of technological neutrality and combining , where necessary , complementary technologies;


### at least 75% of union enterprises have taken up: ### at least 75% of union enterprises have taken up according to their needs and coherently to their business strategy and operations:


### at least 75% of union enterprises have taken up: ### at least 75% of union enterprises could take up:


### 100% online accessible provision of key public services for union citizens and businesses; ### 100% online accessible provision of key public services for union citizens of all ages and businesses without prejudice to the “offline” accessibility of these services;


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


### at least 80% of union citizens use a digital identification (id) solution. ### at least 80% of union citizens can use a 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 digital targets set out in articles 2 and 4. to this end , the commission shall rely upon digital economy and society index (desi) and the women in digital ('wid') scoreboard , 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.


### (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. 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. data shall be , where applicable , gender-disaggregated.


### (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) the commission , in close cooperation with member states , shall define union-level projected trajectories for convergence towards 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.


### (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 the women in digital ('wid') scoreboard.


### (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 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. the report shall also include an assessment of relevant regional gaps.


### the impact expected to be made on each digital target as a result of the implemented , adopted and planned policies , measures and actions; ### the impact expected to be made on each digital target as a result of the implemented , adopted and planned policies , measures and actions , including , where applicable , actions to reduce any gap among regions;


### (1) member states and the commission shall closely cooperate to identify ways to address deficiencies in areas where progress was insufficient to achieve one or more of the digital targets set out in article 4 or where significant gaps and shortages have been identified based on the results of the report on the ”state of the digital decade”. this analysis shall take into account , in particular , the different capacities of member states to contribute to some of the digital targets and the risk that delays on certain of these targets may have a detrimental effect on the achievement of other digital targets. ### (1) member states and the commission shall closely cooperate to identify ways to address deficiencies in areas where progress was insufficient to achieve one or more of the digital targets set out in article 4 or where significant gaps and shortages have been identified based on the results of the report on the ”state of the digital decade”. this analysis shall take into account , in particular , the different capacities of member states to contribute to some of the digital targets as well as their starting points and the risk that delays on certain of these targets may have a detrimental effect on the achievement of other digital targets.


### (1) if a member state fails to implement the appropriate adjustments to its national digital decade strategic roadmap following policies , measures or actions recommended by the commission under article 6 (3) without providing sufficient reasons , the commission may adopt a recommendation , including a specific analysis of how this failure could impact the achievement of the objectives and digital targets of this decision. ### (1) if a member state fails to implement the appropriate adjustments to its national digital decade strategic roadmap following policies , measures or actions recommended by the commission under article 6 (3) without providing suitable reasons , the commission may adopt a recommendation , including a specific analysis of how this failure could impact the achievement of the objectives and digital targets 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 private and public stakeholders , including social partners such as business organisations , including sme representatives , and trade unions as well as youth and senior citizen associations , to collect information and develop recommended policies , measures and actions for the purposes of the implementation of this decision.


### (2) the member states shall cooperate with private and public stakeholders , including social partners , in line with the national legislation , when adopting their national digital decade strategic roadmaps and their adjustments. ### (2) the member states shall cooperate with private and public stakeholders , including social partners such as business organisations , including sme representatives , and trade unions as well as youth and senior citizen associations , in line with the national legislation , when adopting their national digital decade strategic roadmaps and their adjustments. member states shall also seek the feedback of local and , where applicable , regional authorities.


### improving the cooperation of the union and of member states in the achievement of the objectives of the digital decade; ### improving the cooperation of the union , member states and social partners in the achievement of the objectives of the digital decade;


### addressing strategic vulnerabilities and dependencies of the union along the digital supply chains; ### addressing strategic vulnerabilities and dependencies of the union along the digital supply chains in order to enhance their resilience;


### contributing to a sustainable digital transformation of society and the economy that benefits all businesses and citizens across the union; ### contributing to an inclusive and sustainable digital transformation of society and the economy that benefits all businesses and citizens across the union;


### (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. ### (4) an edic may not be open to the participation of entities other than member states , such as international organizations and private entities , as specified in the statutes.


### (12) this mechanism should include an enhanced monitoring system to identify gaps in the strategic digital capacities of the union. it should also include a reporting mechanism , among others , on the progress towards the 2030 vision and corresponding digital targets as well as on the more general state of compliance with the objectives set in this decision. it should establish a cooperative framework between the commission and member states to identify solutions addressing weaknesses and to propose targeted actions for effective remedies. ### (12) this mechanism should include an enhanced monitoring system to identify gaps in the strategic digital capacities of the union. it should also include a reporting mechanism , among others , on the progress towards the 2030 vision and corresponding digital targets as well as on the more general state of compliance with the objectives set in this decision. it should establish a cooperative framework between the commission and member states to identify solutions addressing weaknesses and to propose targeted actions for effective remedies that also take into account their needs and starting points.


### (12) this mechanism should include an enhanced monitoring system to identify gaps in the strategic digital capacities of the union. it should also include a reporting mechanism , among others , on the progress towards the 2030 vision and corresponding digital targets as well as on the more general state of compliance with the objectives set in this decision. it should establish a cooperative framework between the commission and member states to identify solutions addressing weaknesses and to propose targeted actions for effective remedies. ### (12) this mechanism should include a monitoring system to identify gaps in the strategic digital capacities of the union. it should also include a reporting mechanism , among others , on the progress towards the corresponding digital targets as well as on the more general state of compliance with the objectives set in this decision. it should establish a cooperative framework between the commission and member states to identify solutions addressing weaknesses and to propose targeted actions for effective remedies.


### (23) the cooperative dialogue between the commission and the member states should commence with the assessment of their national digital decade strategic roadmaps and should be based on the data provided and assessment made in the report of the state of the digital decade , as well as on the feedback received by relevant stakeholders. ### (23) the cooperative dialogue between the commission and the member states should commence with the assessment of their national digital decade strategic roadmaps and should be based on the data provided and assessment made in the report of the state of the digital decade , as well as on the feedback received by relevant stakeholders , such as business organisations , including smes representatives , trade unions , youth and senior citizen associations as well as local and regional authorities.


### at least 10 000 climate neutral highly secure “edge nodes” are deployed in the union , distributed in a way that guarantees access to data services with low latency (few milliseconds) wherever businesses are located; ### at least 10 000 climate neutral highly secure “edge nodes” are deployed in the union , distributed in a way that guarantees a fair geographical coverage and access to data services with low latency (few milliseconds) wherever businesses are located;


### more than 90% of union small and medium enterprises (‘sme’) reach at least a basic level of digital intensity; ### more than 90% of union small and medium enterprises (‘sme’) reach at least a basic level of digital intensity according to their needs and coherently to their business strategy and operations , with a reduction of their digital gap with comparable categories of larger enterprises;


### (4) in addition , where the commission concludes that national measures are insufficient and put at risk the timely achievement of the objectives and digital targets set out in this decision , it may propose measures as appropriate and exercise its powers under the treaties in order to ensure the collective achievement of those objectives and targets. ### deleted


### (17) the annual report on the “state of the digital decade” should present the implementation of the digital principles as endorsed in the [insert title of solemn declaration]. ### (17) the annual report on the “state of the digital decade” should present the progress made towards implementation of the digital principles as endorsed in the [insert title of solemn declaration].


### (18) with a view to ensuring that the digital decade objectives and digital targets , as laid down in this decision , are achieved , and that all member states effectively contribute to that end , the design and implementation of the monitoring and cooperation mechanism should ensure exchanges of information and best practices through a constructive and inclusive dialogue between member states and the commission. ### (18) with a view to ensuring that the digital decade objectives and digital targets , as laid down in this decision , can be achieved , and that all member states effectively contribute to that end , the design and implementation of the monitoring and cooperation mechanism should ensure exchanges of information and best practices through a constructive and inclusive dialogue between member states and the commission.


### (25) in order to progress towards achieving the targets in alignment with the projected trajectories , member states which are considered in the report as having made insufficient progress in a given area , should propose adjustment measures and actions they intend to undertake to foster progress in that critical area. furthermore , the commission and member states should examine how recommended policies , measures and actions made in the previous year’s report have been addressed by member states collectively and individually. a member state may request a peer review process to be launched in order to give other member states an opportunity to comment on proposals it intends to present in its national digital decade strategic roadmap , in particular as regards their suitability to achieve a specific target. the commission may also propose the launch of a peer review process in respect of a member state’s digital decade strategic roadmap. ### (25) in order to progress towards achieving the targets in alignment with the recommended trajectories , member states which are considered in the report as having made insufficient progress in a given area , should propose adjustment measures and actions they intend to undertake to foster progress in that critical area. furthermore , the commission and member states should examine how recommended policies , measures and actions made in the previous year’s report have been addressed by member states collectively and individually. a member state may request a peer review process to be launched in order to give other member states an opportunity to comment on proposals it intends to present in its national digital decade strategic roadmap , in particular as regards their suitability to achieve a specific target. the commission may also propose the launch of a peer review process in respect of a member state’s digital decade strategic roadmap.


### (27) the effective implementation of the recommended policies , measures and actions and of the national digital decade strategic roadmaps and their adjustments , is crucial for the achievement of objectives and digital targets. if a member state fails to effectively implement these measures , and the reasons provided for failing to do so are considered to be insufficient , the commission may adopt a distinct recommendation , without prejudice of commission’s powers under the treaty. such recommendations should take into account and be complementary to the latest country-specific recommendations issued in the context of the european semester. ### (27) the effective implementation of the recommended policies , measures and actions and of the national digital decade strategic roadmaps and their adjustments , is crucial for the achievement of objectives and digital 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 in seeking to achieve the following digital targets 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; ### the production of cutting-edge and sustainable semiconductors in the union is at least 20% of world production in value , in line with the initiatives of the european chips act;


### the union grows the pipeline of its innovative scale ups and improves their access to finance , leading to at least doubling the number of unicorns; ### the union grows the pipeline of its innovative scale ups and improves their access to finance , leading to at least doubling the number of unicorns and ensures the smooth functioning of the european digital innovation hubs;


### the union grows the pipeline of its innovative scale ups and improves their access to finance , leading to at least doubling the number of unicorns; ### the union grows the pipeline of its innovative scale ups and improves their access to finance;


### (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 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 more effective digital transformation of the union.


### any additional policies , measures or action that might be required in the adjustments of national digital decade strategic roadmaps; ### any additional policies , measures or action that might be useful for the adjustments of national digital decade strategic roadmaps;


### (6) the report may also assess the need for any additional policies , measures or actions that might be required at the union level. ### (6) the report may also assess the need for any additional policies , measures or actions that might be useful at the union level.


### (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 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 be useful for the achievement of union-level projected trajectories.


### (3) the recommendations shall be complementary to the latest country-specific recommendations issued in the context of the european semester. ### deleted


### (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. ### deleted


### the annex sets out an indicative list of possible areas of activity in which multi-country projects addressing these specific objectives could be established. ### the annex sets out an indicative and non-exhaustive list of possible areas of activity in which multi-country projects addressing these specific objectives could be established.


### (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 , misleading environmental or social claims(“greenwashing” or “social washing”) , non-transparent and non-credible sustainability labels or sustainability information tools , specific rules should be introduced in union consumer law. introducing provisions in this regard in the union consumer law will enable national , regional and local competent bodies to address those practices effectively. in addition , by ensuring that environmental or social claims are fair , consumers will be able to choose products that are genuinely better for the environment and for the protection of human and labour rights than competing products. this will encourage competition towards more environmentally and socially sustainable products , thus reducing negative impact on the environment and on indigenous or vulnerable sectors of the population.


### (9) annex i to directive 2005/29/ec should also be amended to prohibit making generic environmental claims without recognised excellent environmental performance which is relevant to the claim. examples of such generic environmental claims are ‘environmentally friendly’ , ‘eco-friendly’ , ‘eco’ , ‘green’ , ‘nature’s friend’ , ‘ecological’ , ‘environmentally correct’ , ‘climate friendly’ , ‘gentle on the environment’ , ‘carbon friendly’ , ‘carbon neutral’ , ‘carbon positive’ , ‘climate neutral’ , ‘energy efficient’ , ‘biodegradable’ , ‘biobased’ or similar statements , as well as broader statements such as ‘conscious’ or ‘responsible’ that suggest or create the impression of excellent environmental performance. such generic environmental claims should be prohibited whenever there is no excellent environmental performance demonstrated or whenever the specification of the claim is not provided in clear and prominent terms on the same medium , such as the same advertising spot , product’s packaging or online selling interface. for example , the claim ‘biodegradable’ , referring to a product , would be a generic claim , whilst claiming that ‘the packaging is biodegradable through home composting in one month’ would be a specific claim , which does not fall under this prohibition. ### (9) annex i to directive 2005/29/ec should also be amended to prohibit making generic environmental or social claims without recognised excellent environmental or social performance which is relevant to the claim. examples of such generic environmental or social claims are ‘environmentally friendly’ , ‘eco-friendly’ , ‘eco’ , ‘eco-friendly packaging’ , ‘green’ , ‘nature’s friend’ , ‘ecological’ , ‘environmentally correct’ , ‘climate friendly’ , ‘gentle on the environment’ , ‘carbon friendly’ , ‘carbon neutral’ , ‘carbon positive’ , ‘climate neutral’ , ‘energy efficient’ , ‘biodegradable’ , ‘bio based’ , ‘deforestation-free’ , ‘green-dot’ , ‘sustainable’ , ‘socially just’ , ‘socially aware’ , ‘poverty-free’ , ‘fair trade product’ or similar statements , as well as broader statements such as ‘conscious’ , ‘concerned’ or ‘responsible’ that suggest or create the impression of excellent environmental or social performance. such generic environmental claims should be prohibited whenever there is no excellent environmental or social performance demonstrated or whenever the specification of the claim is not provided in clear and prominent terms on the same medium , such as the same advertising spot , product’s packaging or online selling interface. for example , the claim ‘biodegradable’ , referring to a product , would be a generic claim , whilst claiming that ‘the packaging’ is biodegradable through home composting in one month’ would be a specific claim , which does not fall under this prohibition. the same would apply with social claims: the claim ‘socially just’ would be generic whilst claiming that ‘the manufacturing and trading process of the marketed good complies with corporate social responsibility or corporate sustainability reporting and governance regulations’ , in the framework of due diligence principles , would be a specific claim.


### 1. welcomes the eu strategy for sustainable and circular textiles as a step forward in tackling the challenges linked to textile and clothes production; welcomes further eu efforts on its commitments towards the un 2030 sustainable development goals; strongly encourages the international promotion of this approach and strengthening cooperation with partners; ### 1. welcomes the eu strategy for sustainable and circular textiles as a step forward in tackling the challenges linked to textile and clothes production; welcomes further eu efforts on its commitments towards the un 2030 sustainable development goals; strongly encourages the international promotion of this approach and strengthening cooperation with partners; underlines that moving towards sustainable and circular textiles requires a holistic approach and changes at each stage in the value chain , with the involvement of players of all sizes and from all market segments;


### 3. highlights that the production of textiles and clothing (t&c) often takes place outside the eu and most t&c traded in the eu are imported from third countries; ### 3. highlights that the production of textiles and clothing (t&c) often takes place outside the eu and most t&c traded in the eu are imported from third countries , which generates environmental , labour and human rights risks that need to be identified and addressed;


### 4. points out that t&c from europe are often exported to third countries for disposal; stresses that this practice shifts environmental problems arising from the disposal of t&c to third countries; recommends that t&c to be exported for disposal must be prepared for proper recycling; ### 4. points out that t&c from europe are often exported to third countries for disposal; stresses that this practice shifts environmental problems arising from the disposal of t&c to third countries; underlines that t&c should only be exported for disposal if prepared for proper recycling and if the exports are approved by the recipient country , while encouraging local re-use and recycling of collected textiles as a priority , based on the eu principle of proximity laid down in the waste framework directive; calls on the eu to set up an effective control mechanism for the export of used textiles in order to prevent illegal shipments to third countries , and to establish eu criteria for the purpose of avoiding the circumvention of controls through the labelling of waste streams as second-hand goods;


### 4. points out that t&c from europe are often exported to third countries for disposal; stresses that this practice shifts environmental problems arising from the disposal of t&c to third countries; recommends that t&c to be exported for disposal must be prepared for proper recycling; ### 4. points out that t&c from europe are often exported to third countries for disposal; recommends that , instead of export , t&c shall be repaired and reused in europe which would provide work on the one hand and clothes for marginalised people on the other hand; stresses that the practice of exporting shifts environmental problems arising from the disposal of t&c to third countries; recommends t&c to be exported for disposal must be prepared for proper recycling;


### 5. stresses that working conditions in the textile industry in third countries are often substandard and have a direct impact on workers’ living standards due to low wages , poor working conditions and inadequate safety standards; highlights that women are in particular in an even more vulnerable position; is equally concerned about persisting child labour in the industry; ### 5. stresses that working conditions in the textile industry in third countries are often substandard and have a direct impact on workers’ living standards due to low wages , poor working conditions and inadequate safety standards; highlights that women are in particular in an even more vulnerable position; is equally concerned about persisting child labour in the industry; underlines , in this regard , the need for the eu to promote the ratification of all ilo conventions that are relevant for the textile industry in partner countries , especially in relation to living wages , adequate social protection , public bargaining , equal remuneration , harassment at the workplace , safety standards in factories and forced labour;


### 6. strongly encourages the commission , therefore , to supplement the strategy with corresponding regional and country programming for developing countries in the framework of the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument (ndici)-global europe and team europe initiatives , which should promote projects that help to build t&c production and distribution infrastructure which protects the environment as well as social and labour rights. ### 6. strongly encourages the commission , therefore , to supplement the strategy with corresponding regional and country programming for developing countries in the framework of the neighbourhood , development and international cooperation instrument (ndici)-global europe and team europe initiatives , which should promote projects that help to build t&c production and distribution infrastructure which protects the environment as well as social and labour rights , especially through the support and promotion of social enterprises;


### 3. emphasises that the provision of digital public services implies the use of personal data , and therefore calls on the commission and member states to pay special attention to the protection of citizens’ personal data; ### 3. emphasises that the provision of digital public services implies the use of personal data , and therefore calls on the commission and member states to pay special attention to the protection of citizens’ personal data , particularly sensitive data such as medical data and electoral records , stresses that the highest levels of data protection are necessary to encourage trust in institutions and digital public services and promote participation;


### 5. points out that without improvements to digital skills and digital literacy , the european digital single market cannot be built; invites the commission , therefore , to robustly implement the digital education action plan; ### 5. points out that without improvements to digital skills and digital literacy , especially for women , seniors , people with disabilities and economically disadvantaged communities , the european digital single market cannot be built; invites the commission , therefore , to robustly implement the digital education action plan;


### 7. believes that e-health has untapped potential , and therefore welcomes the commission’s intention to create a european health data space; emphasises , furthermore , that e-medical records are extremely useful for stimulating cross-border research and providing cross-border healthcare; ### 7. believes that e-health has untapped potential , and therefore welcomes the commission’s intention to create a european health dataspace; emphasises , furthermore , that e-medical records are extremely useful for stimulating cross-border research and providing cross-border healthcare , emphasises the necessity of ensuring the highest level of data protection in this field;


### 14. calls on the commission to encourage interconnection between all member states’ business registers to facilitate transparency and the availability of up-to-date information on companies; ### 14. calls on the commission to encourage interconnection between all member states’ business registers to facilitate transparency and the availability of up-to-date information and financial reporting on companies and beneficial owners;


### 21. notes that unsuccessful parties in public procurement tenders , including electronic tenders , often abuse their right to appeal just to prolong the public procurement procedure , which destroys competition in the market and prevents investment; calls on the commission to consider mechanisms to prevent this type of legal chicanery; ### deleted


### 25. underlines that digital public administration should be inclusive and easily accessible for people with different needs , such as elderly people and people with disabilities; ### 25. underlines that digital public administration should be inclusive and easily accessible for people with different needs , such as elderly people , people with disabilities and economically disadvantaged communities , egovernment applications should be inclusive , future-proof , easy to understand , have functional and simple interfaces and multilingual facilities;


### 3. welcomes the general court’s judgment in sped-pro (case t-791/19) , which confirms that the protection of the rule of law is a relevant factor for competition law; ### deleted