Italy digital decade report highlights AI and connectivity gaps

The European Commission has published a 2026 country report on Italy’s progress under the State of the Digital Decade, including corrected figures in Annex 2.

• The report says Italy has made progress in FTTP, cloud, data analytics, and digital public services, but still faces gaps in rural connectivity, basic digital skills, ICT specialists, and AI adoption.
• It includes recommendations on connectivity, ICT skills, AI, quantum, and semiconductors; it also notes EUR 33.95 billion in public budget for Italy’s digital roadmap, and EUR 1 billion for AI start-ups and SMEs.