With significant European distinction, the participation of the Ministry of Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence in the Innovation in Politics Awards 2026 was completed, as the General Secretariat of Telecommunications and Post with the e-Dieleusis project was among the finalists in the Digital Innovation & Governance category, confirming the international recognition enjoyed by Greek digital reforms.
The distinction is particularly significant as the project stood out among more than 300 nominations from 35 European countries. The selection of the finalists was made by an international Citizens' Jury consisting of more than 1,000 European citizens, who highlighted the most innovative political initiatives in eight categories. The projects that advanced represent the most modern and effective approaches to governance at the European level.
The advancement to the final phase of the institution is a significant European recognition for a project that addresses a long-standing problem of Greek cities: the uncoordinated planning of excavation and technical works. Until recently, telecommunications providers planned their excavations independently, leading to repeated interventions on the same roads, inconvenience for citizens and businesses, road surface wear, and increased costs for municipalities.
The e-Dieleusis platform was designed and developed by the Ministry of Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence through the General Secretariat of Telecommunications and Post, with the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE) as the operating body.
Through the platform, a unified digital point for submitting and managing passage requests for telecommunications providers is created, allowing municipalities, regions, and relevant authorities to have a complete picture of scheduled works and proceed with better coordination and joint planning. At the same time, the availability of real-time data facilitates collaboration with critical entities, such as archaeological and forestry services, while laying the foundations for the inclusion of all infrastructure providers, including energy, water, natural gas, and sewage networks.
The benefits of e-Dieleusis are already significant, as it contributes to the reduction of repetitive works, the limitation of traffic congestion and environmental disturbance, and the acceleration of licensing processes. At the same time, it enhances strategic planning through the utilization of higher quality data, leading to more effective and sustainable management of urban infrastructure.
The presence of the General Secretariat of Telecommunications and Post in the final phase of the Innovation in Politics Awards 2026 is a significant European recognition of the effort for the digital transformation of public administration and the development of solutions that produce measurable benefits for citizens, businesses, and local government. This distinction confirms that Greek public policies can be positively evaluated and stand out among the most innovative initiatives in Europe.