A Commission staff working document published on 24 June 2026 assesses Denmark's progress toward EU Digital Decade 2030 targets, finding the country on track for 88% of its national trajectory points but flagging challenges in SME digitalisation and ICT specialist shortages. The report, accompanying the Commission's State of the Digital Decade 2026 communication, notes that Denmark has 10 of 14 national targets aligned with EU 2030 goals and has addressed 60% of the five Commission recommendations from 2025 through new measures.
very high-capacity network coverage reached 97.7% in 2025 (EU average 85.5%), basic 5G coverage 100% (EU 96.8%), SMEs with basic digital intensity 92.5% (EU 71.4%), and at least basic digital skills 81.5% (EU 60.4%). A new Telecommunications Policy Agreement from June 2025 sets 2027 targets requiring all households and businesses to have at least 100 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload speeds, with 99% reaching 1 Gbps.
However, the report warns that 51% of roadmap measures expire by end of 2026, and the total public budget allocated is EUR 200 million (24% of the roadmap total). Denmark dedicates 28% of its recovery plan (EUR 0.4 billion) and 14% of cohesion funding (EUR 0.06 billion) to digital. The Commission recommends accelerating SME digitalisation beyond basic adoption, addressing ICT specialist shortages, strengthening the innovation-to-commercialisation pipeline, consolidating quantum leadership, and implementing the new cybersecurity strategy.
Danish SMEs face pressure to adopt advanced digital technologies beyond basic intensity, potentially increasing compliance costs but also improving competitiveness. ICT specialists benefit from targeted measures to address shortages, though talent gaps may persist. Danish telecom operators must meet ambitious 2027 connectivity targets, requiring investment in infrastructure. EU digital policymakers gain a benchmark for Denmark's performance, informing future funding and regulatory decisions. The report's recommendations are non-binding but will feed into the Commission's broader Digital Decade monitoring and potential country-specific recommendations.