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Copy of DW Weekly #215 – Japan is boosting its cyberdefence, NATO shifts digital priorities, EU’s International Digital Strategy
EU’s International Digital Strategy
On 5 June 2025, the European Commission and the High Representative unveiled a new International Digital Strategy for the EU, aiming to enhance the EU’s global tech competitiveness and security amid a rapidly evolving digital landscape. The strategy emphasises deepening existing Digital Partnerships and Dialogues, establishing new ones, and creating a Digital Partnership Network to foster collaboration on emerging technologies like AI, 5G/6G, semiconductors, and quantum computing, while promoting secure connectivity through initiatives like the Global Gateway. It also introduces an EU Tech Business Offer, a modular approach to combine technology solutions with capacity-building, supporting trusted partners in building secure digital infrastructure, such as submarine cables and AI Factories.
Prioritising cybersecurity, the EU plans to strengthen defences against cyber threats and Foreign Information Manipulation (FIMI) by enhancing resilience and promoting algorithmic transparency on online platforms. The strategy reaffirms the EU’s commitment to shaping global digital governance by advocating for human-centric standards in forums like the UN and G7, ensuring the digital transformation aligns with democratic values and fundamental rights.
In Geneva, the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC), convened by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), is currently taking place from 2 to 13 June 2025 at the Palais des Nations and ILO headquarters, where delegates are deliberating on pressing global labour issues.
On the same day, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) held a webinar to launch the fourth edition of the landmark report, Greening Digital Companies: Monitoring Emissions and Climate Commitments 2025.
For the main updates, reflections and events, consult the RADAR, the READING CORNER and the UPCOMING EVENTS section below.
Highlights from the week of 30 May – 6 June 2025
As the global race for digital dominance accelerates, the European Union is stepping forward with a bold strategy that blends technological ambition with a commitment to democratic values and internationalu0026hellip;
Peers warn the UK’s creative sector could suffer if AI firms are allowed to use copyrighted content without consent or fair compensation.
Space-based cryptography aims to secure sensitive data from quantum threats.
New centre aims to accelerate real-world use of quantum computing.
The open-architecture Tuna-5 showcases how academic labs and startups can build a functional quantum machine with interoperable components from the local supply chain.
Opposition seeks answers in emergency parliament session on 5 June.
Vodafone is facing one of the largest privacy-related fines in Germany’s telecom sector, revealing deep concerns over how personal data is handled behind the scenes.
The lawmakers have approved a bill allowing crypto payments for state services under a pilot programme.
Meta’s AI infrastructure plans include $65 billion in spending for 2025.
However, an expert warned that Amazon’s investment shows how costly AI infrastructure has become, pushing out smaller developers.
Quantum computers may need fewer qubits, thanks to new photon-based encoding.
The rise of AI is transforming work and education, but raises questions about its impact on critical thinking and cognitive independence.
9 Jun 2025 – 10 Jun 2025
The consultation, organised by the the President of the General Assembly, aims to gather input from all relevant WSIS stakeholders on the preparatory process for the review of the implementationu0026hellip;
9 Jun 2025 – 12 Jun 2025
The event will focus on ongoing policy development, community outreach, and collaboration among global stakeholders.
10 Jun 2025, 14:00h – 15:00h
The session aims to foster open dialogue, encourage active stakeholder engagement, and support continued progress toward the WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025
12 June 2025 – 13 June 2025
Digital Democracy for All (D4ALL): Capacity Building Programme for Armenia The Digital Democracy for All (DD4ALL) project is a collaborative initiative
23 Jun 2025 – 27 Jun 2025
The Government of Norway will host the 20th annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Lillestrøm from 23 to 27 June 2025.
23 June 2025 – 27 June 2025
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24 Jun 2025 – 27 Jun 2025
Thailand will host the 3rd UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence from 24 to 27 June 2025.
