Romania: Eurostat: 40% of EU citizens lack basic digital skills, Romania (…)

April 24, 2026

Eurostat: 40% of EU citizens lack basic digital skills, Romania ranks last
Apr 24, 2026

Eurostat: 40% of EU citizens lack basic digital skills, Romania ranks last.

A Eurostat study released on Thursday, April 23, revealed that 40% of EU citizens do not have basic digital skills, with Romania ranking last. (…)

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