THE COUNCIL COMES TO THE CONCLUSION ON THE SHAPING EUROPEAN’S DIGITAL FUTURE

10.06.2020

With a focus on artificial intelligence and data economy, the European Union designed its digital strategy to make technology more people-focused on 19.02.2020.

In this context, it was announced that the European Council has adopted conclusions on shaping Europe’s digital future on 09.06.2020. The conclusion addresses a wide range of issues related to the implementation of the EU digital strategy while the areas covered by the conclusions range from connectivity, digital value chains and eHealth to the data economy, artificial intelligence and digital platforms.

With respect to the COVID-19, It is also emphasised that the EU should be able to rely on trustworthy digital tools and to make autonomous technological choices, in order to better protect the European citizens.

The Council acknowledges the essential role played by digital technologies such as very high capacity broadband networks, blockchain, artificial intelligence and high-performance computing in applying COVID-19 related measures, particularly in the areas of remote work, distance learning and research.

You can read the full text of the Conclusion here.

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