Five major digital reforms planned in Greece by spring 2027
Greece is preparing five major digital transformation projects scheduled to reach key implementation milestones between November 2026 and May 2027, covering civil protection, national security, road safety, space technology and transparency in public administration.
The initiatives, coordinated by the Ministry of Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence, include a new natural disaster recording system, the Hellas Space 2.0 programme, a national network for critical wireless communications, a digital traffic violations management system and a redesigned Diavgeia transparency platform.
The roadmap was presented at a Cabinet meeting on November 2, with milestones ranging from the publication of tenders and the signing of contracts to the launch of operational services.
Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence Minister Dimitris Papastergiou told the Athens-Macedonian News Agency that the projects aim to use technology to address everyday challenges, improve public services and make government operations more efficient and transparent.
New digital platform for natural disasters
The new integrated system for recording natural disasters is scheduled to become operational in January 2027.
At its centre is Digispect, a digital platform designed to record and manage damage caused by natural disasters, replacing fragmented procedures with a unified information system.
The platform will support digital inspections, data collection and the monitoring of damage assessments.
According to the ministry, 43 interoperability connections have been designed with public services and government databases, including the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) and the Hellenic Cadastre.
The system will allow authorities to retrieve information about affected properties and enable citizens to follow the progress of their individual cases.
Hellas Space 2.0: First contracts expected in March
The first contracts under the Hellas Space 2.0 programme are scheduled to be signed in March 2027.
With a total budget of €350 million, the second phase of Greece's National Space Programme is being developed in cooperation with the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Hellenic Space Center.
The programme covers national space infrastructure, advanced technologies, research and development, new applications and the training of specialised personnel.
Key priorities include Earth observation, secure connectivity and the use of satellite data in civil protection and environmental monitoring.
It also aims to strengthen the participation of Greek companies in the development of space technologies and related services.
National network for critical communications
The National Mission-Critical Wireless Communications Network (MCNGR) is another major project, with a budget of €90 million.
The tender is scheduled to be published in November 2026, while the evaluation of technical bids is expected in March 2027.
The project aims to establish a unified and secure communications network for emergency and security services, including the Hellenic Police and the Hellenic Coast Guard.
The infrastructure will support field operations, border surveillance, security missions and search-and-rescue activities.
The system is expected to combine different telecommunications technologies and infrastructure to ensure reliable and secure communications during critical operations.
Digital system to manage traffic violations
A new digital platform for managing traffic violations is scheduled to move forward with the signing of its contract in January 2027, followed by the gradual launch of operational services in March.
The project forms part of a broader plan to digitise the recording, processing and management of road traffic offences.
It will be connected to a wider network of traffic-monitoring cameras, allowing recorded violations to be transferred to a central information system for processing by the competent authorities.
The platform will also manage information related to traffic fines and administrative procedures, reducing manual processing and bringing the relevant data together in a unified digital environment.
New Diavgeia platform to strengthen transparency
The fifth initiative concerns the redesign of Diavgeia, Greece's government transparency platform, with the new system scheduled for May 2027.
The project aims to modernise the existing platform through improved data structures, enhanced metadata and the transfer of existing documents and information into the upgraded system.
The ministry is also examining the use of artificial intelligence and large language models to improve document classification, information searches and metadata quality.
Additional measures will focus on personal data protection and compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Implementation milestones through May 2027
The five projects represent a broad expansion of digital infrastructure across Greece's public sector, with applications ranging from emergency response and national security to transport management and government accountability.
According to the government's timetable, the coming months will focus on procurement procedures, contract awards and the gradual introduction of the new systems.
The stated objective is to turn digital technology into practical tools for public authorities and citizens, improving the delivery of government services and access to public information.
Source:AMNA
