Council Conclusions on EU Digital Diplomacy

Summary:

Set of conclusions adopted by the Council of the European Union on 18 July 2022, focusing on the development of a more concerted approach to the challenges posed by new digital technologies.

Further information:

The Council invites all relevant stakeholders to ensure that digital diplomacy becomes a core component and an integral part of the EU external action, and is closely coordinated with other external policies on cyber and countering hybrid threats. Among the actions is the opening a dedicated office in San Francisco (United States), aimed at enhancing the European Union's Digital Diplomacy.

These conclusions also stress the importance of capacity building and the strategic promotion of technological solutions and regulatory frameworks that respect democratic values and human rights. The EU intends to actively promote universal human rights and fundamental freedoms, the rule of law and democratic principles in the digital space. It also intends to advance a human-centric approach to digital technologies in relevant multilateral fora and other platforms.

The set of conclusions was adopted at a meeting of the Council of the European Union held on 18 July 2022.

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Council of the European Union: Press Release, 18/07/2022: EU digital diplomacy: Council agrees a more concerted European approach to the challenges posed by new digital technologies https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2022/07/18/eu-digital-diplomacy-council-agrees-a-more-concerted-european-approach-to-the-challenges-posed-by-new-digital-technologies/

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