As technology continues to advance rapidly, the EU electronic communications sector is at a timely moment to assess its current status and future direction. In its input to the European Commission (EC) call for evidence on the Digital Decade Programme (DDPP), BEREC welcomed the opportunity to contribute to the review of the objectives of the DDPP and subsequently of the indicators to measure progress towards the targets.

European regulators emphasize that the updated targets and indicators shall ensure the promotion of competition, connectivity, the internal market and the protection of end-user rights in line with the policy objectives set out in the EECC. The updated DDPP targets should be, at the same time, both ambitious and realistic. They should be achievable within the envisaged timeframe. Clear and measurable targets, leaving no room for interpretation, will facilitate effective monitoring of implementation. They will also ensure that progress at national level can be assessed fairly and that performance across countries can be objectively compared.

In the conclusion of its high level input, BEREC highlights that the independent national regulatory authorities with their technical expertise can contribute to high-quality outcomes in the definition of indicators and in the measurement and monitoring progress towards the achievements of set targets and that the DDPP review represents a good occasion to formalize the NRAs’ involvement in such process.

EC call for evidence

The EC call for evidence launched on 25 November 2025 examines whether the Digital Decade objectives and targets for 2030 remain aligned with the rapidly evolving tech landscape since their adoption in 2022. The contributions to the call will help inform the EC’s upcoming review, planned for 2026, of the policy programme guiding Europe's digital transformation. The review will explore ways to further align policy with funding opportunities in the context of the next Multiannual Financial Framework. It will also evaluate how to improve engagement through structured channels for regions, cities and local actors, which are critical for delivering the benefits of digitalisation to citizens and small and medium-sized enterprises.