What is a Single Digital Gateway (SDG)?
On October 3, 2018 European Parliament and the Council adopted the Regulation establishing a Single Digital Gateway which entered into force on 11 December 2018.
The Single Digital Gateway (SDG) is a centralised platform (portal) that provides users with a single point of access to digital services, information and procedures of public institutions at national and European level. The SDG brings together a range of EU networks and services to support cross-border activities.
SDG will make it easier for citizens and businesses to:
- take advantage of the opportunities of the single market
- access online information
- administrative procedures and assistance services.
The SDG will cover 21 life situations relevant to doing business, working, studying or moving, with the aim of simplifying administrative procedures.
Some examples include:
- Birth of a child: Request for a birth registration certificate
- Change of residence: Request for a residence certificate
- Study: Application for funding for education
- Employment: Request for a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
- Moving: Registration of a motor vehicle
- Retirement: Request for a pension
- Starting and running a business: Registration of a business
More details at the portal of Central Interoperability System.