CSC Feedback on Digital Decade Policy Programme Review

This position paper outlines CSC's feedback regarding the review of the Digital Decade policy programme, emphasizing the need for updates to support technological and data sovereignty in Europe. It discusses the importance of aligning the programme with current technological and geopolitical developments since its initial adoption in 2022. The paper highlights the necessity for high-quality data to foster ethical AI and innovation, advocating for European ownership of data to enhance competitiveness. It also addresses the dependency on non-European platforms for data storage and access, calling for the development of robust data infrastructures, particularly within the EuroHPC framework. Additionally, the paper stresses the significance of multidisciplinary skills development to support digital transformation and proposes sustainability measures for digital infrastructures. The authors advocate for specific targets within the Digital Decade programme to ensure progress in these areas, ultimately aiming to strengthen Europe's digital sovereignty and economic resilience.