The deterioration of the global geopolitical landscape makes the rapprochement between the European Union and Latin America and the Caribbean essential. In addition to supporting multilateralism and international law, both regions must deepen political, economic and commercial relations, while bridging the technological gaps.
The digital cooperation agenda presents a unique opportunity, grounded in a shared human-centric approach to digital transformation and the common challenges faced by both regions.
As such, strengthening the EU-LAC Digital Alliance should become a top priority for the 2025 EU-CELAC Summit, with a focus on four key areas: connectivity infrastructure, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and green technologies.