Digital industries call for European preparedness, unity and urgent investment

DIGITALEUROPE welcomes recent steps towards de-escalation in the transatlantic relationship. Cooperation between Europe and the United States remains essential for security, economic stability and global technological leadership. 

The NATO alliance and the transatlantic partnership must be built on mutual respect, including for sovereignty, territorial integrity and international law. These principles remain non-negotiable, and DIGITALEUROPE stands with Europe in upholding them.  

• ‘A strengthened mandate should be given to the EU going forward. Europe as one must remain united in its response to external pressure to safeguard its interests and credibility,’ said Director-General Cecilia Bonefeld Dahl. 

Transatlantic companies together sustain deeply integrated, complementary digital and industrial value chains – from semiconductors and energy technologies to cloud, cybersecurity and connectivity – that are essential for economic stability and for strengthening innovation and growth on both sides of the Atlantic.1 

As set out in DIGITALEUROPE’s European AI and critical tech declaration, endorsed by 70 CEOs, Europe’s digitalising industries stand ready to invest at scale in Europe’s technological sovereignty and to simplify the regulatory landscape. The EU and its Members States must stand united to make sure this happens without delay. Together we are strong.