Cooperation, not conflict
?? Hello again #WeeklyDEbrief readers! It's been an intense week for politics after the US elections, with ALL kinds of reactions. But...have you seen ours? ??
We’re clear on the path we want for the next four years: cooperation ??.
Today, we’ll explore:
If you’re ready to learn about the wonders of cooperation, keep reading! ?
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?? SPOTLIGHT
?? Cooperation with the US: After the election results, we keep in mind one word for the next four years: cooperation. How should this be shaped? Check out our reaction.
?? Cooperation with EU Member States: leaders from our national digital associations gathered in Warsaw at our #DEPresidencySummit. Here’s what unfolded:
1- The tech priorities for the Polish Presidency??? should be using tech for defence (like Ukraine does), implementing the AI Act in a unified way, and approaching cybersecurity in a united, pan-European fashion.
2- The3?? solutions to help European businesses grow IN Europe: check out this thread for the full breakdown!
3- Recognition for our leadership??: our Director General, Cecilia Bonefeld-Dahl , was honored with the 2024 Digital Trident Award! Her thoughts about the summit and the award, here.
?? Cooperation with the European Commission : as hearings for potential Commissioners go on, we put our staff to draft their own (10) questions for them. If they answer these the right way, Europe has a chance to finally become a digital powerhouse. WATCH:
?? Cooperating across Europe: Cecilia Bonefeld-Dahl was at Denmark’s Powering EU Industry conference, where she spoke about the ''Clean Industrial Deal''.?She also attended Madrid's Santander Conference, emphasising the "three S's" Europe needs.
?? Figure of the week: The US invests seven times more in AI start-ups than the EU
? YOUR TO-DO LIST
?? Join us for our upcoming (online) Digital Deep Dives! Click the titles below to learn more:
??Dive into this #DExplains episode! Our cyber expert Sid Hollman unveils how Europe can increase its cybersecurity cooperation within its borders.
??? Check out our team in action throughout Europe:
?? Be part of our team! We have a new opening for a Director/Associate Director for Energy and Green Tech policy!
??? PROJECTS CORNER
?? Digital Skills Summit: Join us on November 27 to explore Europe's digital future. Last chance to register!
? Explore the DHU Website: discover the new Digital Health Hub website, where you can find the latest news in digital health. Take a look!
?? How to address the skills gap in Europe? CyberHubs - European Network of Cybersecurity Skills Hubs has released this report covering 7 EU countries and outlining its efforts to strengthen the cybersecurity workforce. How? ??Find the answer below!
?? That's all for today, friends. We'll bring you more digital hits next week.
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