Digital

Digital future

Digitalisation touches on every aspect of our lives today, from transport to healthcare, education to shopping. Improving internet access and digital skills is crucial to make sure that no one is left behind. But with a fragmented digital market, underdeveloped infrastructure, low levels of digital literacy, digitalisation challenges in the Western Balkans are significant. The EU has been supporting digital improvements in the region for a number of years.

Explore more in our Digitalisation thematic section.

And in Europe’s “Digital Decade”, we are now stepping up this support to extend the digital transformation to the Western Balkans. The EIP and the Common Regional Market Action Plan set the framework. With the EIP, we will:

• Deploy ultra-fast broadband infrastructure, particularly in rural areas, towards universal access
• Lower the costs of roaming
• Enhance cyber-security in line with EU standards
• Make e-education more accessible so that everyone, young and old, can improve their digital skills.