Digital Decade 2026 Country Report: Estonia's Progress and Plans

The European Commission published the Digital Decade 2026 country report for Estonia.

• Main announcement: The report assesses Estonia’s progress and policy measures across connectivity, AI, cybersecurity, digital public services and green digitalisation, and documents concrete funding and commitments including EUR 0.2 billion of RRF digital allocations, a government commitment of at least EUR 85 million (2024-2026) for AI, and participation in multi-country projects such as NordicQCI and the EuroHPC and Chips JUs.
• Background and measures: The report details targeted measures and timelines such as Broadband Phase Five (EUR 45 million, 2025–2029, ERDF) for VHCN in rural areas; a 5G corridor support scheme (EUR 9.37 million, 2026–2030, ERDF); Telia’s FTTP programme (~EUR 100 million private investment, 2025–2032); Eesti.ai launched January 2026 with an initial 18-month focus to finalise scope and funding; and planned support for an AI-ready data center with Commission support measure and project submissions in spring/summer 2026.