EU Digital Decade 2026 country report: Romania's digital progress

The European Commission has published the ‘Digital Decade 2026 country report’ assessing Romania’s digital progress and issuing targeted recommendations for connectivity, AI, cloud, cybersecurity and digital public services.

• Main announcement: The Commission assesses Romania’s digital performance and recommends actions including a unified governmental cloud and National Interoperability Platform; it highlights concrete projects such as the Romanian AI Factory (EUR 50 million, 5 years) and Romania’s bid for a Black Sea AI gigafactory (estimated EUR 4–5 billion, up to 1,500 MW zero-emission power).
• Background & details: The report documents funding and milestones: 21% of Romania’s RRP dedicated to digital (EUR 4.5 billion), cohesion digital funding of EUR 3.2 billion, IPCEI participation with > EUR 375 million committed, and NRRP-funded initiatives including the governmental cloud (EUR 500 million) and the PIAS health platform (EUR 100 million, mid-2026 target); it notes gaps in 5G coverage, digital skills, and access to venture finance for startups.