The declaration on digital rights and principles will guide the digital transformation, shaping it around EU values. And, it will ensure people are empowered to enjoy the opportunities that come with the digital decade.
The declaration was signed by the Presidents of the European Parliament, Commission and Council in December 2022, reflecting the shared political commitment to these rights and principles.
This factsheet gives a brief overview of the digital rights and principles, outlining the 6 chapters on which they are based, along with key statistics and a timeline.
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Press release | 15 December 2022
This week the EU's work on its ‘digital DNA' – the European Declaration on Digital Rights and Principles – has culminated: in the margins of the European Council, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen signed the text together with the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola, and Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala for the rotating Council presidency.