Greece outlines digital priorities ahead of 2027 EU Presidency

Greece has outlined its digital policy priorities ahead of its Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2027, placing renewed emphasis on connectivity, AI governance, consumer protection and implementation of the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA).

During a meeting with the newly appointed Board of the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT), Minister of Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence Dimitris Papastergiou highlighted the importance of strengthening competition, expanding next-generation connectivity and maintaining close cooperation between the ministry and the regulator.

The discussions highlighted Greece’s progress in digital infrastructure, with 5G population coverage reaching 99.8% and fibre optic coverage increasing from 38% in 2023 to around 70% in 2026.

Future priorities include extending 5G to critical infrastructure such as transport networks, ports and security services while addressing interference affecting air navigation systems.

The ministry also announced measures to improve consumer transparency through enhanced telecommunications price comparison tools incorporating real-world service quality data. Attention will also focus on ensuring a smooth transition from copper networks to fibre, particularly for remote communities and vulnerable groups, alongside continued deployment of next-generation mobile networks and the DVB-T2 digital television standard.

EETT’s expanded responsibilities as Greece’s Digital Services Coordinator were another key focus. The regulator will play a central role in implementing the EU’s DSA by helping protect users, particularly minors, and tackling illegal online content and deceptive platform practices.

Participants also reviewed implementation of Greece’s national AI framework, plans for an AI Coordination and Know-how Centre supporting SMEs and start-ups, preparations for the 2027 World Radiocommunication Conference and efforts to strengthen Greece’s engagement within BEREC and the International Telecommunication Union.

Why does it matter?

The meeting illustrates how national digital strategies are increasingly bringing together telecommunications policy, AI governance and platform regulation under a single regulatory agenda. Rather than treating these as separate policy areas, governments are integrating connectivity, online safety and digital innovation into broader national digital strategies.

For Greece, these priorities are particularly significant as it prepares for its Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2027. Strengthening domestic digital infrastructure, implementing EU such as the DSA and advancing AI governance could help shape the country’s contribution to European digital policy discussions during its presidency.

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