The Council today approved conclusions on EU digital diplomacy.
In times of increasing geopolitical challenges, the rapid development of disruptive technologies having a transformative impact on economies and societies requires that the EU and its member states strengthen their role and leadership in the global digital governance.
Against this background, the conclusions underline the need for a stronger, more strategic, coherent, and effective EU policy and action in global digital affairs, and set a series of priority actions, based on the progress achieved in the implementation of 2022 Council conclusions on EU Digital Diplomacy.
The Conclusions stress that in order to bring its digital diplomacy to the next level, the EU needs to act in a “Team Europe” approach, jointly protecting its strategic interests and promoting its human-centric approach to digital transition.
This should be done:
- first, by engaging strategically in all the relevant multilateral fora and safeguarding the current multistakeholder model of Internet governance
- second, by incorporating digital diplomacy in the Global Gateway, the EU’s “offer” to shape secure and trusted global connectivity
- finally, by strengthening the EU’s position as a shaper of the global digital rulebook, including through enhanced bilateral and regional digital partnerships and alliances
Source: Consilium
