The European Commission proposed the Digital Networks Act (DNA) to modernise, simplify and harmonise EU rules on connectivity networks. The current rules must be updated to create the conditions for operators to invest into rolling out advanced fibre and mobile networks. High-capacity networks enable innovative tech, like Artificial Intelligence and Cloud. The widespread availability of […]
Commission launches €323M calls under the Connecting Europe Facility
Today, the Commission has opened the fourth set of calls for proposals worth €323 million under the digital strand of the Connecting Europe Facility programme (CEF Digital). The new calls aim to speed up the deployment of fast, secure, and sustainable advanced infrastructures, contributing to the development of backbone connectivity, 5G networks, and quantum communication. €128 million […]
European Commission presents new initiatives for tomorrow’s digital infrastructures
The Commission presented a set of possible actions to foster the innovation, security and resilience of digital infrastructures. The future competitiveness of Europe’s economy depends on these advanced digital network infrastructures and services, since fast, secure, and widespread connectivity is essential for the deployment of the technologies that will bring us into tomorrow’s world: telemedicine, […]
First EU-India Trade and Technology Council
The European Union and India have held their first ministerial meeting of the Trade and Technology Council (TTC) today in Brussels. The TTC is a key forum to deepen the strategic partnership on trade and technology between the two partners. Geostrategic challenges have reinforced the EU and India’s common interest in ensuring security, prosperity and […]