ResponsibilitiesThe Directorate‑General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology develops and carries out the Commission's policies on:Digital economy and societyResearch and innovationMission statementConnect develops and implements policies to make Europe fit for the digital age.We invest in research, innovation, deployment and uptake of trustworthy and green digital technologies that improve our economy and people’s lives.Through funding, legislation and policy initiatives, we help ensure European leadership and independence in critical digital technologies (such as Artificial Intelligence, Common Data Spaces, high-performance computing, 5G, micro-electronics, blockchain and quantum).We work towards making Europe a global leader in the data economy and in cybersecurity. We foster the internal market where all companies can invest and compete on equal terms, develop, market and use digital technologies, products and services and where the rights of creators and consumers are respected. We work on the deployment of very high-speed networks to all companies and households, as connectivity is key for digital transformation. We promote the EU’s human-centric model of an innovative, fair and sustainable digital transformation of society, which respects our democratic values, our fundamental rights and cultural diversity. We help bridge the digital divide by supporting digital literacy and skills of EU citizens.Communications Networks, Content and Technology website Leadership and organisation Director-General Roberto Viola Deputy Director-General Thomas Skordas Deputy Director-General Renate Nikolay 16 OCTOBER 2024Communications Networks, Content and Technology - Organisation chartOther languages (2)Deutsch(830.55 KB - PDF)Downloadfrançais(844.5 KB - PDF)Download Search for staff Contact Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology Phone number: 00 800 6 7 8 9 10 11 NameDirectorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and TechnologyPostal addressEuropean Commission 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel Belgium Press contacts Write to us Related links European AI OfficeDigital poleLatest News Plans and reports Commission work programmeOverview of institution-wide deliverables for current yearStrategic planDepartment strategy, objectives for 2020-2024Management planDepartment forecasted outputs, activities, resources for current yearAnnual activity reportDepartment achievements, resources used during previous year