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EU and Japan Strengthen Tech Ties at Council Meeting

5/15/2025

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In a bid to bolster tech collaboration amid global challenges, the EU and Japan convened their third Digital Partnership Council in Tokyo. Co-chaired by Henna Virkkunen, discussions centered on advancing AI, 5G, semiconductors, and cybersecurity. A significant Letter of Intent on quantum technology is set to be signed on May 13, with the next Council meeting scheduled for 2026 in Brussels.

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In a bid to bolster tech collaboration amid global challenges, the EU and Japan convened their third Digital Partnership Council in Tokyo. Co-chaired by Henna Virkkunen, discussions centered on advancing AI, 5G, semiconductors, and cybersecurity. A significant Letter of Intent on quantum technology is set to be signed on May 13, with the next Council meeting scheduled for 2026 in Brussels.