EC accepts Polish digitalization project

The European Commissioner for Regional Policy, Corina Creţu has approved the "Digital Poland" program, according to Onet.pl. It is the first Polish project approved from the 2014-2020 financial budget of the European Union.  The program is worth €2.17 billion. "Digital Poland" will expand the broadband internet network, especially in rural regions. Furthermore, the program will focus on the implementation of e-services in public administration. Poland is also negotiating with the EC the conditions for an additional five national and 16 regional programs.