In the context of developing new services and ways of working, the Commission has set out steps to improve digital skills in Europe, which are the cornerstone of a truly functioning digital society and Digital Single Market. These steps were outlined in the New Skills Agenda for Europe[1]. The Commission also addresses digital skills and learning with the new Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition initiative. It calls on Member States to develop comprehensive national digital skills strategies.

Regarding the particular situation of cross-border workers, the European Employment Services (EURES) is supporting mobility at border level by providing specific information, advice, placement and recruitment services for cross-border workers and their employers.

The Commission has currently no specific strategy for the development of teleworking centres but such initiatives may be supported by cross-border partnerships established under the Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) programme.

• [1] http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=1223