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The World Economic Forum’s recently published “Future of Jobs Report 2023” sheds light on the imminent changes in the job market and underscores the importance of swift adaptation to actively participate in the transformation. The report emphasises that automation and artificial intelligence (AI) have the potential to revolutionize business operations, thereby impacting the workforce and …
A total of 330 applications were received for the European Digital Skills Awards 2023 edition. With 93 applications in Digital Skills for Education, 88 in Inclusion in the Digital World, 60 in Digital Upskilling @ Work, 36 in Women in ICT Careers, and 52 in Empowering Youth in Digital, it’s clear that the future of digital …
The European Commission has adopted two multiannual work programmes for the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL). The programmes will receive a total of €1.284 billion in funding, out of which €553 million will be available in 2023 to support digital transformation and enhance cybersecurity. The Digital Europe Programme aims to boost Europe’s technological sovereignty and bring …
The 4th Call for proposals under the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) is now published! Discover the new calls under the Work Programme 2023-2024 to support Advanced Digital Skills and apply from May 11. The new Work Programme 2023-24 recently adopted by the European Commission allocated €909.5 million aiming to reinforce the EU’s critical digital capacities by focusing on key …
Auchan will soon use robots from the French company Exotec to prepare orders, marking Exotec’s entry into the Luxembourg market with its Skypod technology. In Auchan’s Dudelange warehouse, 37 autonomous robots are currently being installed to climb up to 12 meters high in the racks and autonomously pick and deliver products. Nicolas Gueuzurian, Marketing and …
The Ministry of Digitalisation has released the results of a study it commissioned from the Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER): “Digital Inclusion. An identification of the factors behind the digital divide“. The study, now available online, is one of the 40 initiatives foreseen in the National Plan for Digital Inclusion. The study completes the …
On 18 April 2023 the European Commission presented the new Cybersecurity Skills Academy, that will be hosted on the Digital Skills & Jobs Platform. The Cyber Skills Academy aims to be a coordinated approach to boost the EU cyber workforce. The Academy was presented alongside a new EU Cyber Solidarity Act to boost a …
On 18 April, in the context of the European Year of Skills, the European Commission has adopted two proposals aimed at supporting the development of digital skills among European citizens. The proposals address the lack of a whole-of-government approach to digital education and training, as well as difficulties in equipping people with the necessary digital …
With the update of the Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan (PNEC), the government has increased its actions and ambitions to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. Businesses need to be integrated and supported in achieving this goal with a comprehensive strategic approach to sustainable economic growth. In view of the legislative elections, the Chamber of …
European lawmakers are voting for the AI Act, which aims to regulate Artificial Intelligence based on its potential to cause harm. They planned to finalise its position by May to quickly enter into negotiations with the EU Council and Commission in the so-called trialogues. Nowadays, the most significant political issue is the stellar rise of …
Have your say and take part in the final EDSC Feasibility Study Survey! Consultation is open until 7 April 2023. The European Commission is opening a consultation process in order to explore the development of a European Digital Skills Certificate (EDSC). The aim of this initiative, led by the Directorate for Employment, Social Affairs and …
The European Commission has welcomed the recent political agreement on the European Year of Skills 2023. This agreement was reached by the European Parliament and the Council, and it paves the way for a year-long celebration of skills development and learning across Europe. The European Year of Skills 2023 is a key initiative of the …
