Digital skills are increasingly seen as essential as reading and writing. From workplaces to classrooms, digital competence is a top priority on the European policy agenda.
The EU’s digital skills strategy, backed by initiatives like the European Skills Agenda (2020) and the Digital Education Action Plan, aims to equip every citizen with the tools for a rapidly evolving digital landscape. These efforts focus on two core goals: boosting digital literacy for all and building a digital education ecosystem. There is a target that 80% of Europeans will have basic digital skills by 2030 and there will be 20 million ICT specialists.
DigComp, the European Digital Competence Framework for Citizens. first published in 2013, is intended as a universal “language” to define what it means to be digitally competent. It breaks down the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to navigate everything from online collaboration to cybersecurity, helping policymakers, educators, and organizations design strategies that turn ambition into reality.
DigComp 2.2 takes this further, refining real-world examples of digital competence and integrating the latest trends— AI, data literacy, and digital well-being. Over the past decade, DigComp has already shaped policies in employment, education, and lifelong learning across Europe. Whether it’s upskilling workers, guiding school curricula, or helping seniors stay connected, the framework proves that digital competence isn’t just about technology—it’s about equity, opportunity, and readiness for life in a digital world.
Now the European Joint Research Centre has launched a Stakeholder Consultation around DigComp 3.0. They are holding a 90-minute online session on Thursday, April 10, 14:30-16:00 (UTC+1) OR Friday, April 11, 10:00-11:30 (UTC+1). Book a place here.