The Czech Republic in Digital Europe 2024
October 2023
Strategies and Action Plans
Author: Office of the Government and the Department of European Digital Agenda
The Czech Republic in Digital Europe 2024 outlines the Czech Republic’s comprehensive vision and objectives within the digital landscape of Europe, focusing on the integration and influence within the European Union’s digital agenda. The vision is aimed at creating a cohesive and dynamic digital market in Europe, ensuring that the Czech Republic not only adapts to but also shapes the future of digital policies and practices within the EU.
The overarching goal of this document is to enable and promote a proactive approach in advocating the interests of the Czech Republic and its citizens in the realm of the European digital agenda. This strategy is linked with broader European objectives, intending to influence EU policy towards creating a competitive, inclusive digital society that respects individual rights and freedoms.
The long-term vision articulated in the document extends to the year 2030, aligning with and contributing to the broader European strategies such as the Digital Single Market and the Digital Decade policy program. The Czech Republic’s approach underlines the importance of collaborative efforts, highlighting the necessity of coordinating with various state actors, economic partners, and social stakeholders.
The vision emphasises not only adapting to digital transformations but also leading initiatives that foster an innovative and people-centred digital economy. This includes promoting digital education, enhancing cybersecurity, ensuring data protection, and supporting the digitalisation of public services.
Strategic objectives:
- Institutional coordination: Establish and maintain effective coordination mechanisms among various governmental bodies to ensure unified representation and advocacy in European digital policy discussions.
- Effective communication: Develop strategies to keep the public informed and engaged with the EU’s digital agenda, ensuring transparency and active participation from businesses, academia, and civil society.
- Advocacy of national interests: Actively shape the EU’s digital policy landscape by presenting and advocating the Czech Republic’s positions on critical digital issues, ensuring they align with national economic and social priorities.
The strategy also outlines specific measures to integrate these objectives with ongoing national policies and other strategic frameworks, ensuring a cohesive approach to digital transformation at both national and European levels. The document calls for active participation in EU policymaking processes, proposing a proactive stance in negotiations and policy formations to safeguard and promote the nation’s digital interests effectively.