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Enabling digital value chains, including microelectronics
The EU needs wider coordination of investment, especially on high-impact projects, such as the Important Projects of Common European Interest in Microelectronics, EuroHPC and the Quantum Communication Infrastructure.
The Council recognises the importance of microelectronics as an essential underpinning technology in many industrial sectors, such as automotive, manufacturing, aeronautics, space, defence and security, and healthcare.
AI and data
AI should be covered by robust safety and security requirements, and respects EU fundamental values. The Council calls on the Commission to adopt a concrete proposal following a risk-based approach and -where necessary- a regulatory approach for AI.
In addition, the data economy should be based on secure infrastructures and trusted value chains.
On this topic, also see Eurosmart's position paper.
Cybersecurity
The Council supports the review of the NIS Directive to allow for faster and more effective responses to cyber-attacks. The Council notes that the future Cybersecurity Unit could contribute to pooling national resource to fill gaps resulting from uneven national capacities.
The Council supports the Commission in strengthening the single market for cyber products, services and processes. Moreover, there is a need for further cybersecurity standards and certification of ICT products, services and processes.
eIdentification
The Council calls on the Commission to review existing legislation, to create a reliable framework for digital identity, safeguard the competitive edge of European businesses and protect European values and fundamental rights.
On this topic, also see Eurosmart's working document on eIDAS.
Blockchain
The EU and Member States should fully embrace the opportunities that blockchain technology offers for sustainability, better functioning of public services and traceability of products.
Cloud
The Council underlines the importance of a single and coherent European approach to cloud federation. Cloud services provided in Europe should comply with key interoperability, portability and security requirements.
e-Health
Secure and trusted access to health data within and across borders should be developed. Member States should enable the development of European electronic health record exchange format to overcome fragmentation.
Sustainability
Digital infrastructures, technologies and applications are green transition enablers. However, the ICT sector itself should reduce its environmental footprint and carbon emissions.
[A Eurosmart position paper on the Green Deal is being drafted]
COVID-19: drawing lessons
The Member States and the Commission should analyse experiences gained from the COVID-19 pandemic to draw conclusions on future digital policies, in particular in eHealth, digital education, eGovernment, data sharing and broadband connectivity.
For any question on this issue, do not hesitate to contact Camille Dornier: camille.dornier@eurosmart.com
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