The European Union and Brazil have signed a new Digital Partnership, strengthening cooperation across a range of strategic digital priorities including artificial intelligence, data governance, digital infrastructure, connectivity, online platforms, cybersecurity, and digital public services. The agreement was signed in Brasília on 12 June 2026 and elevates digital cooperation between the two partners to a new strategic level. (Digital Strategy)
The partnership aims to create new opportunities for businesses, researchers, public administrations, and technology innovators while supporting a human-centric approach to digital transformation. Planned areas of cooperation include artificial intelligence, secure data flows, digital connectivity, online safety, and the development of trusted digital technologies. (Digital Strategy)
The agreement builds upon growing economic and political cooperation between the EU and Brazil and reflects the increasing importance of international collaboration in addressing global digital challenges. Brazil becomes one of a select group of countries with which the European Union has established a dedicated Digital Partnership framework. (Reuters)
For SMEs and public administrations, stronger international digital cooperation can facilitate innovation, technology adoption, and access to emerging digital opportunities. The partnership is expected to be implemented through regular policy exchanges and technical cooperation activities over the coming years. (The Brussels Times)
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https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/eu-and-brazil-deepen-ties-through-digital-partnership
