National strategy

The Ministry of Digital Governance has developed and is implementing a national strategy for the digital transformation of the entire Greek society and economy with specific goals and a structured action plan. This reflects the guiding principles, but also the necessary short-term and medium-term interventions that will implement the vision for Digital Greece.

The Digital Transformation Book 2020-2025 it constituted the main strategic framework of the national digital policy, outlining the key intervention pillars for:

• universal access to secure and reliable digital infrastructures,
• the provision of digital public services,
• the development of digital skills for all citizens,
• support for digital innovation and the digital economy.

After 2022, this strategic framework has been continued and updated through the Digital Transformation Bible 2026–2030, which maintains as core priorities digital education, digital literacy, the safe and responsible use of digital media, and the strengthening of advanced digital skills, taking into account technological developments and emerging social needs.

The development of a digital learning culture is a longstanding priority of the national digital strategy. A digital learning culture is linked to the integration of digital tools and new learning subjects into education, the use of modern forms of interactive, synchronous, and asynchronous learning, as well as the enhancement of digital infrastructure and equipment in educational settings across all levels of education.

Within this context, the strategy of the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports, in cooperation with the Ministry of Digital Governance, is to strengthen the digital experience at all levels of educational operation, including education governance, the teaching and learning process, and the services provided to citizens. A central objective remains the development of digital skills across the entire educational community and the cultivation of a digital learning culture.

Particular emphasis is placed on the development of digital competences and skills of children and young people, enabling them to use digital technologies safely, responsibly, and with critical thinking. Interventions cover the entire educational spectrum, from compulsory and secondary education to higher education, aiming at the gradual strengthening of both basic and more advanced digital skills.

At the core of the implementation of digital skills policies is the National Academy of Digital Competences, which operates as a central mechanism for the provision of educational programs and digital literacy initiatives. The Academy aims to:

• accelerate digital literacy among the population, with a focus on vulnerable social groups,
• strengthen the digital skills of employees and unemployed individuals,
• support the adaptation of the education system to the requirements of the digital era.

In the field of the safe use of new media, national policy is reinforced through the National Cybersecurity Strategy, which has been updated for the period 2026–2030, as well as through the strengthening of the role of the National Cybersecurity Authority , particularly in the context of implementing the European NIS2 framework. These interventions aim to protect users, enhance the resilience of digital systems, and foster a culture of security in the digital environment.

At the same time, in the area of informing and raising awareness among children, young people, and educators regarding the responsible and safe use of the internet, actions are implemented through the Hellenic Center for Safe Internet (SaferInternet4Kids), which provides educational material, digital citizenship activities, and awareness-raising initiatives at national level.

Media literacy and online safety through formal education

In the context of formal education, the writing of new Curricula, under the supervision of the Institute of Educational Policy, it incorporates elements of previous programs and responds to the skills development needs required for citizens of the 21st century. Digital literacy constitutes a core component within the subject of Informatics.

In the new Curriculum, the Informatics course for Senior High School classes will focus on four axes:

• Development of computational thinking skills

• Connecting computing and digital capabilities with 21st century skills

• Adoption of digital technologies as a tool and learning environment

• Development of students' digital culture and citizenship

The content of studies in Informatics is structured in two axes:

• Thematic Fields of Informatics, which include Digital Literacy and Digital Technologies and Society

• Computational practices

Within the framework of Digital Literacy, the coverage of the following topics are expected. Specifically:

• The search and evaluation of information and digital content

• The communication and collaboration through digital environments

• The digital content creation and multimedia editing

• The composition, integration and liable adaptation of digital content

• The use of learning technologies and e-learning

Regarding the field of Digital Technologies and Society, the following topics will be covered:

• Digital citizenship and ethical behavior online
• Intellectual property and licensing
• The role of digital technologies in art, culture, and education
• The relationship between digital technologies and well-being, including physical and mental health
• The global nature of the internet
• Algorithms, data science, and artificial intelligence in contemporary society
• Sustainable development and the digital future

For the second and third grades of Senior Secondary School (Lyceum), specific learning outcomes are defined, detailing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that students are expected to develop.

With regard to online safety and the prevention of digital risks, relevant issues are thematically integrated into the Curricula and cross-curricular educational activities. At the same time, structured and targeted awareness-raising actions are implemented for students, teachers, and families through cooperation with competent bodies and organizations, thereby promoting the safe and responsible use of digital media.

Promoting media literacy and online safety through non-formal and informal learning

Within the framework of non-formal and informal learning, and in alignment with the directions of the national digital strategy, the National Alliance for Digital Skills and Employment operates in Greece. It serves as a cooperation platform bringing together stakeholders from the public and private sectors, as well as civil society. Its objective is to coordinate and strengthen initiatives that promote the development of digital skills and reduce the digital gap, particularly through non-formal and informal learning actions.

A significant role in the implementation of digital literacy policies is played by the National Digital Academy, which functions as a central mechanism for the provision of training and upskilling programs for citizens of different age and social groups. Through its initiatives, opportunities are offered for upgrading both basic and more advanced digital skills, with emphasis on the functional, safe, and responsible use of digital technologies.

At the same time, in the field of online safety and digital citizenship, targeted awareness-raising and information actions are implemented through the Hellenic Center for Safe Internet (SaferInternet4Kids). These actions are addressed to children, young people, parents, and educators, and include educational material, awareness campaigns, and preventive interventions, contributing to the cultivation of digital literacy and the safe use of digital media within the context of non-formal and informal learning.

Furthermore, the National Cybersecurity Strategy 2026–2030, which constitutes the official national framework for addressing contemporary digital threats and strengthening the resilience of the digital environment, places emphasis on enhancing digital security and developing skills that support the safety of citizens and organizations.

Raising awareness about the risks posed by new media

The Hellenic Center for Safe Internet started operating in July 2016 under the auspices of the Institute of Technology and Research and more specifically of the Institute of Informatics. It is the official representative in Greece of the Pan-European Insafe/ INHOPE Organizations that shape the European strategy for a safe and quality internet, as well as the recognized representative of Greece in the Expert Group on Safer Internet for Children of the European Commission.

The Hellenic Center for Safe Internet provides information, assistance and support to internet users by developing three distinct actions:

• SaferInternet4Kids.gr website

  Through this website one can be informed and obtain material related to the safe use of the Internet and the use of social networks, which in turn can inform interactive children and young people of all ages. This information portal is addressed to both kids and adolescents, as well as parents and teachers and it includes interactive tools and multimedia content approved by the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports.

• Helpline 

  The Helpline provides support and guidance from specialized professionals on issues such as excessive internet use, online bullying, exposure to inappropriate content, and other concerns related to the use of the internet, social media, online games, and mobile devices.

• Hotline Safe Line

  The SafeLine reporting hotline receives reports of illegal online content, including child sexual abuse material, and cooperates with the Hellenic Police and INTERPOL through the European INHOPE network.

  At the same time, the website cyberkid.gov.gr operates, an initiative of the Ministry of Citizen Protection and the Hellenic Police Headquarters, implemented by the Cybercrime Prosecution Directorate. This action aims at informing and raising awareness of children and adolescents up to 18 years old, as well as their parents on internet security issues and new technologies, contributing this way to the prevention of digital hazards.