# Digital Decade 2026: Special Eurobarometer > Source: > Published: 2026-06-17 07:06:00+00:00 The first section of this report examines** how Europeans perceive the impact of digitalisation **on their daily lives and how well they feel their **digital rights** are protected, offering a snapshot of public sentiment halfway through the Digital Decade. The second part explores the drivers of **public support for digital policy**, including the priority Europeans attach to digitalisation, their expectations for the EU’s digital objectives and the role of cooperation between the EU and Member States. The third section addresses citizens’ **expectations** regarding **emerging technologies,** their use of generative AI, support for European digital sovereignty and views on AI priorities, barriers to adoption and governance preferences. Finally, the report delves into enduring **public concerns** related to the digital environment, including online safety for children and young people, the threat of disinformation and online manipulation to democracy, as well as the personal relevance of platform regulation. Among the** most notable findings**: You can download the **report,** the **summary**, the **annexes**, the** infographic** and the **factsheets** per Member State: