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The Commission will allocate €1.3 billion for the deployment of critical technologies that are strategically important for the future of Europe and the continent's tech sovereignty through the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) work programme for 2025 to 2027 adopted on 28 March.

The work programme focuses on the deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its uptake by businesses and public administration, cloud and data, cyber resilience and digital skills.

More specifically, key priorities under the DIGITAL work programme include improving the availability of generative AI in key sectors, such as health; supporting the European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) to provide companies access to technical expertise and opportunities to test technologies; building-up the Destination Earth initiative to support climate and disaster risk management; boosting cyber resilience; developing EU education institutions' capacity to nurture and attract talent; facilitating the EU Digital Identity Wallet structure, as well as stimulating the digital transformation of public services.  

Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy Executive Vice President Henna Virkkunen (pictured) said: “Securing European tech sovereignty starts with investing in advanced technologies and in making it possible for people to improve their digital competences. With the opportunities under the Digital Europe Programme, we are ensuring that new technologies - and with them new potential – reach European citizens, businesses and public administrations.” 

DIGITAL is the first funding programme of the EU entirely focused on bringing digital technology to businesses and citizens. With a budget of €8.1 billion under the present Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027, it has been shaping the digital transformation of Europe's society and economy.

More information is available in this press release.

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