Nomination of Member States representatives in the sub-group to the Digital Decade Board

Ref. Ares(2023)3062417 - 02/05/2023 EUROPEAN COMMISSION Directorate-General Communications Networks, Content and Technology Directorate Digital Decade and Connectivity SUB-GROUP ON THE MONITORING OF THE DIGITAL DECADE POLICY PROGRAM AND THE DIGITAL EUROPE PROGRAM TERMS OF REFERENCE 1. BACKGROUND According to Article 7 of the Commission Decision C(2022) 7141 on the Digital Decade Board, Directorate- General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG CNECT) may set up subgroups for the purpose of examining specific questions on the basis of the terms of reference defined by DG CNECT. This subgroup will report to the Digital Decade Board, which was set up to assist and advise the Commission on issues related to the digital transformation, including policies that contribute to reaching the 2030 Digital Decade Targets 1. The subgroup shall assist the Commission in reaching the same objective. The Commission is currently putting in place a monitoring strategy for the Digital Europe Programme, which contributes to reaching the targets of the Digital Decade Policy Programme 2030. For this purpose, additional indicators supplementing the indicators in the Digital Europe Regulation2 were designed, which need to be adopted via a delegated act. These indicators are thematically linked to the indicators set up for monitoring the targets of the Digital Decade Policy Programme 2030 as the Digital Europe Programme is contributing to attaining the Digital Decade targets. The subgroup shall thus assist the Commission in preparing a delegated act to supplement the Regulation with provisions on the establishment of a monitoring and evaluation framework. The subgroup will be consulted on developments related to the Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI), the monitoring tool of the Digital Decade. Such developments can later serve as a basis to redefine or fine tune certain KPIs used for monitoring the targets of the Digital Decade. For any aspect not explicitly mentioned in these terms of reference, the sub-group shall operate in compliance with the Commission Decision C(2022) 7141 and the rules of procedure of the Digital Decade Board and the Commission’s horizontal rules on expert groups (‘the horizontal rules’)3. 1 See Article 4 of the Decision (EU) 2022/2481 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2022 establishing the Digital Decade Policy Programme 2030 (Text with EEA relevance), OJ L 323, 19.12.2022, p. 4–26. 2 Regulation (EU) 2021/694 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2021 establishing the Digital Europe Programme and repealing Decision (EU) 2015/2240, OJ L 166, 11.5.2021, p. 1–34. 3 C(2016) 3301. 1  2. SUBJECT MATTER The Monitoring of the Digital Decade Policy Program and the Digital Europe Program subgroup (’the sub-group’) is set up. 3. TASKS The sub-group’s tasks shall be: (a) to advise on the development of Digital Decade monitoring, including DESI indicators. (b) to advise upon request the Commission on issues linked to the monitoring and evaluation of the Digital Europe Programme. (c) to assist DG CNECT in the adoption of a delegated act to supplement the Digital Europe Regulation with provisions on the establishment of a monitoring and evaluation framework. For this purpose, the subgroup shall advise the Commission on a list of proposed indicators to measure progress in the Digital Europe Programme. Main thematic areas to be covered by the indicators include, but are not limited to, quantum computing, High Performance Computing (HPC), Artificial Intelligence (AI), data spaces, cybersecurity, digital skills, and use of technologies in public and private sectors, including blockchain and interoperability. The subgroup may also assist upon request the Commission in the potential revision/update of the indicators and inclusion of new indicators, which prompts the adoption of a new delegated act. 4. MEMBERSHIP 1. The sub-group shall be composed of 27 members. 2. Members shall be Member States' authorities. 3. Member States' authorities shall nominate their representatives and shall be responsible for ensuring that their representatives provide a high level of expertise. 5. SELECTION PROCESS 1. The members of the sub-group shall be appointed by the Director-General of DG CNECT following an invitation sent to the Member States’ authorities. Member States' authorities shall nominate their representatives and shall be responsible for ensuring that their representatives provide a high level of expertise. 2. Members shall be appointed for 5 years. They shall remain in office until replaced. Their term of office may be renewed. Done in Brussels, on 25 April 2023. 2 Electronically signed on 02/05/2023 13:00 (UTC+02) in accordance with Article 11 of Commission Decision (EU) 2021/2121 Ref. Ares(2023)3062417 - 02/05/2023 EUROPEAN COMMISSION DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS, CONTENT AND TECHNOLOGY Digital Decade and Connectivity The Director (acting) Brussels CNECT.B.2.002/JMZ Their Excellencies The Permanent Representatives of the Member States to the European Union Subject: Nomination of Member States representatives in the sub-group to the Digital Decade Board Your Excellency, On 25 April 2023, Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology of the European Commission created a new informal sub-group, which will report to the existing formal expert group – the Digital Decade Board. The sub-group on the monitoring of the Digital Decade Policy Programme and the Digital Europe Programme will assist and advise the Commission regarding development of the Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI), the monitoring tool of the Digital Decade, as well as monitoring and evaluation of the Digital Europe Programme. The enclosed Terms of Reference for the sub-group describe its mandate, tasks, and composition in more detail. For any aspect not explicitly mentioned in these terms of reference, the sub-group will operate in compliance with the Commission Decision C(2022) 7141 and the rules of procedure of the Digital Decade Board and the Commission’s horizontal rules on expert groups (Commission Decision C(2016) 3301). The sub-group will consist of the Member States’ authorities competent in the field of digital transformation. Each authority should be represented by a civil servant or a public employee with high level of expertise concerning monitoring and evaluation of policies and programmes in the area of digital policy. It is also necessary to nominate deputy representative, who will participate in the sub-group’s work if – exceptionally – the main representative cannot take part in the meetings. If specific tasks or topics of discussion necessitate deep expertise in each area, Member States may appoint additional representatives on an ad hoc basis. I would be grateful for communicating the name of the Member State authority, as well as the name, function, and e-mail address of the nominated representative(s) to the Commission européenne/Europese Commissie, 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel, BELGIQUE/BELGIË - Tel. +32 22991111 [email protected]  functional mailbox of the sub-group ([email protected]) by 12 May 2023. The inaugural meeting of the sub-group has yet to be scheduled and the nominated Member State representatives will be informed about its time, place, and agenda separately. I look forward to working closely with you throughout Europe’s Digital Decade. Yours faithfully, Kamila Kloc Enclosures: Terms of Reference for the Sub-group on the monitoring of the Digital Decade Policy Programme and the Digital Europe Programme c.c.: K. Szczuka, E. Peters, J.M. Ziolkowski, B. Zorenyi, A. Geiss, S. Thom 2 Electronically signed on 02/05/2023 13:00 (UTC+02) in accordance with Article 11 of Commission Decision (EU) 2021/2121 Saatja: Webdesktop <[email protected]> Saadetud: 03.05.2023 09:10 Adressaat: <"MKM info"> Koopia: <"[email protected]"> Teema: Webdesktop: Nimetamine - sub-group to the Digital Decade Board Manused: 415.pdf; 415-lisa.pdf; 415-edastamismeil.msg Tere Edastan nimetamise soovi. Reg. number: 14-4/415 Reg. kuupäev: 02.05.2023 Sisu: Nomination of Member States representatives in the sub-group to the Digital Decade Board Parimat Raili Lillemets Sekretär Eesti alaline esindus Euroopa Liidu juures Saatja: CNECT B2 <[email protected]> Saaja: (Permanent Representation of Austria = Représentation permanente de l'Autriche), (Permanent Representation of Belgium = Représentation permanente de la Belgique), (Permanent Representation of Bulgaria = Représentation permanente de la Bulgarie), (Permanent Representation of Croatia = Représentation permanente de la Croatie), (Permanent Representation of Cyprus = Représentation permanente de Chypre), (Permanent Representation of Denmark = Représentation permanente du Danemark), Esindus EL juures üldaadress, (Permanent Representation of Finland = Représentation permanente de la Finlande), (Permanent Representation of France = Représentation permanente de la France), (Permanent Representation of Germany = Représentation permanente de l'Allemagne), (Permanent Representation of Greece = Représentation permanente de la Grèce), (Permanent Representation of Hungary = Représentation permanente de la Hongrie), (Permanent Representation of Ireland = Représentation permanente de l'Irlande), (Permanent Representation of Italy = Représentation permanente de l'Italie = Rappresentanza Permanente d’Italia presso l’U..., (Permanent Representation of Latvia = Représentation permanente de la Lettonie), (Permanent Representation of Lithuania = Représentation permanente de la Lituanie), (Permanent Representation of Luxembourg = Représentation permanente du Luxembourg), (Permanent Representation of Malta = Représentation permanente de Malte), (Permanent Representation of Netherlands = Représentation permanente des Pays-Bas), (Permanent Representation of Poland = Représentation permanente de la Pologne), (Permanent Representation of Portugal = Représentation permanente du Portugal), (Permanent Representation of Romania = Représentation permanente de la Roumanie), (Permanent Representation of Slovakia = Représentation permanente de la Slovaquie), (Permanent Representation of Slovenia = Représentation permanente de la Slovénie), (Permanent Representation of Spain = Représentation permanente d'Espagne), (Permanent Representation of Sweden = Représentation permanente de Suède), (Permanent Representation of the Czech Republic = Représentation permanente de la République tchèque) Teema: Request for nomination of Member States representatives in the sub-group to the Digital Decade Board - Ares(2023)3062417