Digital Decade 2026 country report: Slovenia’s digital strengths and gaps

The European Commission published the Digital Decade 2026 country report for Slovenia (SWD(2026) 155 final).

• Main announcement: The European Commission issued the 2026 Digital Decade country report for Slovenia (SWD(2026) 155 final), assessing connectivity, AI uptake, skills, cybersecurity, semiconductors, quantum and recommending targeted actions; it records that Slovenia dedicates EUR 0.5 billion (24% of its RRP) to digital measures and EUR 0.3 billion from cohesion policy to digital transformation.
• Background and concrete details:Key programmes and measures referenced include the Slovenian AI Factory, AI Competence Center, SQUASH (EUR 11.5 million, 2025–2030), the Programme for the development of chips and semiconductors until 2030, an AKOS copper-to-fibre strategy, a EUR 4.2 million co-financing scheme for open base stations (flood-affected areas), and a national roadmap listing 82 measures with total budget EUR 555 million (implementation timelines and specific implementation plans are noted in the report).