Digital Transition

New initiatives for digital infrastructures of tomorrow

Today, the Commission presented a set of possible actions to foster the innovation, security and resilience of digital infrastructures. The future competitiveness of Europe's economy depends on these advanced digital network infrastructures and services, since fast, secure, and widespread connectivity is essential for the deployment of the technologies that will bring us into tomorrow's world: […]

Project IPCEI Next Generation Cloud Infrastructure and Services

The Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, an Important Project of Common European Interest (‘IPCEI') to support research, development and first industrial deployment of advanced cloud and edge computing technologies across multiple providers in Europe. The project, called IPCEI Next Generation Cloud Infrastructure and Services (IPCEI CIS), was jointly notified by seven Member […]

New Growth Plan for the Western Balkans including €6 billion in grants and loans

Today, the European Commission adopted a new Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, with the aim of bringing some of the benefits of membership to the region in advance of accession, boost economic growth and accelerate much needed socio-economic convergence. The objective should be to enable partners to step up reforms and investments to significantly […]

CulTourData

Programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises (COSME).  2nd Call for Tourism SMEs. CulTourData - Supporting data-driven innovation for tourism SMEs in European Capital of Culture.

Commission approves €680 million Spanish scheme under the Recovery and Resilience Facility to support roll out of 5G mobile networks in rural areas

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €680 million Spanish scheme made available through the Recovery and Resilience Facility (‘RRF') to roll out equipment and infrastructure for high-performing 5G standalone networks in underserved rural areas. The measure is part of Spain's strategy to address the needs of citizens and businesses in […]

InvestEU: Iceland and Norway join programme for green, digital and SME financing in Europe

The Commission has signed contribution agreements with Iceland and Norway under InvestEU, making them the first non-EU countries participating in the programme. This is an opportunity to continue and strengthen cooperation between the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) by attracting private and public investment to advance common priorities like the green and […]