Commissioner for Information Technology Commissioner for Telecommunications Commissioner for Technological Development Commissioner for Information Society Commissioner for Digital Agenda Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society Commissioner for A Europe Fit for the Digital Age
The portfolio for digital and telecommunications policy has historically been combined with a variety of other portfolios, including industry, science and research, education, enterprise, and competition.
The European Commission portfolio for digital and telecommunications policy has played a central role in shaping Europe’s digital landscape. Commissioners in this role have introduced legislation to cap mobile roaming charges, ensuring fairer pricing for consumers travelling across the EU.[1][2] The office oversaw the launch of the .eutop-level domain, providing a European internet identity and fostering a sense of a single digital market.[3] It has promoted the Digital Single Market, supporting cross-border online services, broadband infrastructure, and cybersecurity initiatives. The portfolio has also advanced policies to increase competition in the telecom sector, including functional separation of network and service operations, while fostering innovation in emerging technologies. More recently, the office has focused on digital skills, online safety, and education, as well as regulatory frameworks such as the Digital Services Act[4] and Digital Markets Act,[5] and the development of artificial intelligence and cloud computing policies. Its current mandate includes ensuring technological sovereignty, security, and democratic resilience, reflecting the EU’s strategic priorities in an evolving digital environment.
↑ The portfolio has evolved over time, with its official title changing to reflect shifting priorities. Key names include: Commissioner for Technological Development, Commissioner for Information Technologies and Telecommunications, Commissioner for the Information Society, Commissioner for Digital Agenda, and Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society.
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