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Italy's PNRR has significantly expedited digital transformation, reducing fiber authorization times by about 20% through a team of over 200 experts. This led to over 600 new towers in underserved areas following 700 municipal meetings.

Data center investments are projected to exceed €25 billion from 2026 to 2028, although previous implementation stands at only 68% of forecasts. The SPID system, which celebrates its tenth anniversary, will be updated to align with the EU's eIDAS regulation, mandating a European digital wallet by December 2026. The Italian Defense Ministry has approved a strategy, 'AI and Defense 2026', focusing on human oversight and accountability.