In an era where digital technologies shape global influence and control over data, infrastructure, and standards defines strategic power, a guiding International Digital Strategy is essential to protect European democratic values and strengthen our economic resilience.
Bitkom, therefore, highly welcomes the European Commission’s initiative to set out its international digital policy efforts in a holistic approach to represent its interest on a global stage. Europe should not only support international rules, fair competition, cooperation, and free trade, but also actively uphold these values and build new strategic partnerships.
