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Commission unveils IMPACTS-EDIC to digitalise public administration across Europe

On 2 December 2025, the European Commission adopted a decision establishing the Innovative Massive Public Administration interConnected Transformation Services European Digital Infrastructure Consortium (IMPACTS-EDIC). This new instrument empowers Member States to collectively develop, deploy, and operate comprehensive digital solutions with unique governance models and legal personality. IMPACTS-EDIC will have its statutory seat in Athens, Greece, …

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Supporting the implementation of the AI Act with clear guidelines

The AI Office is preparing guidelines to ensure a smooth implementation of the AI Act. In the context of the implementation of the AI Act and the proposed Digital Omnibus, the Commission is advancing work on a set of initiatives designed to support compliance with the rules and meet the needs expressed by stakeholders. The AI Office is …

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Commission launches whistleblower tool for AI Act

The European Commission launched a whistleblower tool for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act. The tool will provide a secure and confidential channel for individuals to report suspected breaches of the AI Act directly to the EU AI Office, the centre of AI expertise within the Commission. Whistleblowers can provide relevant information in any of the EU official …

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Commission seeks input for the review of the 2030 Digital Decade targets and objectives

The European Commission launched a call for evidence to examine whether the Digital Decade objectives and targets for 2030 remain aligned with the rapidly evolving tech landscape since their adoption in 2022. This call will help inform the Commission’s upcoming review, planned for 2026, of the policy programme guiding Europe’s digital transformation. At this midway …

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Simpler EU digital rules and new digital wallets to save billions for businesses and boost innovation

Europe’s businesses, from factories to start-ups, will spend less time on administrative work and compliance and more time innovating and scaling-up, thanks to the European Commission’s new digital package. This initiative opens opportunities for European companies to grow and to stay at the forefront of technology while at the same time promoting Europe’s highest standards of fundamental …

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Launch of the MEDIA Carbon Calculator

On 14 November 2025, the Commission has launched the MEDIA carbon calculator to help audiovisual producers across the EU to calculate the carbon footprint of their productions. The Commission has launched the MEDIA carbon calculator to help audiovisual producers across the EU to calculate the carbon footprint of their productions. Using digital tools to power our green transition, this …

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Commission launches ‘Resource for AI Science in Europe’

On 3 November 2025, at the European AI in Science Summit in Copenhagen, organised by the European Commission and the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU, Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen and Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva launched the pilot of RAISE – the Resource for Artificial Intelligence Science in Europe. This new virtual institute is …

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Commission adopts 2026 European Innovation Council work programme, making €1.4 billion available for deep tech innovation

The Commission has adopted the 2026 European Innovation Council (EIC) work programme, making €1.4 billion available to support breakthrough innovation and Europe’s deep tech companies. The programme introduces a number of improvements to make funding faster, more flexible and better aligned with innovators’ needs. The programme will pilot new Advanced Innovation Challenges to accelerate the commercialisation of high-risk, high-reward …

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New European Cybersecurity Competence Centre calls open to advance EU cybersecurity

Four new European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC) calls worth a total of €50 million under the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) have opened today to boost the security and resilience of Europe’s digital infrastructure. The areas supported under the calls include AI powered cybersecurity solutions, supporting uptake of new cyber tools by SMEs, readiness testing for …

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