15 Dec 2020
Negotiators agree on Digital Europe Programme

On 14 December 2020, the negotiators of the Council and of the European Parliament reached a provisional deal on the Digital Europe programme The programme focuses on building the strategic digital capacities of the EU and on facilitating the wide deployment of digital technologies. With an overall budget of €7,588 million, the Digital Europe programme will provide funding for projects in five areas: high performance computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and trust, advanced digital skills and deployment, best use of digital capacities, and interoperability. A network of European digital innovation hubs will provide access to technological expertise for businesses and public administrations.