Digitalisation in Europe – 2026 Edition

• June 19, 2026
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The Digitalisation in Europe – 2026 edition report provides a broad overview of how digital technologies are transforming the European Union. It highlights the growing integration of digital technologies into everyday life, with internet use now nearly universal across much of the EU. Despite this progress, digital skills remain a significant challenge, as a substantial share of Europeans still lack at least basic digital competencies. The report also notes continued growth in the number of ICT specialists employed across the Union, although women remain underrepresented in the sector. Together, these indicators illustrate both the achievements and the remaining obstacles in building a digitally skilled European population.

A central focus of the publication is the digital transformation of businesses. The report finds that the adoption of digital technologies continues to increase, particularly in areas such as cloud computing and artificial intelligence. While large enterprises are generally leading this transition, many small and medium-sized enterprises have yet to reach the level of digital maturity envisioned by EU policy objectives. The publication therefore emphasises the importance of accelerating technological uptake among businesses if the Union is to achieve its broader competitiveness and innovation goals by 2030.

The report also explores how digitalisation is reshaping the daily activities of European citizens. Online shopping, internet banking, communication platforms, and social networks have become integral parts of everyday life, while the rapid emergence of generative AI tools is introducing new forms of digital engagement. At the same time, the publication draws attention to challenges associated with this transformation, including difficulties encountered in e-commerce and concerns about the environmental impact of increasing ICT consumption. As a result, the report presents digitalisation both as a driver of economic and social change and also as an area requiring careful management to ensure its benefits are broadly shared and sustainable.