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Joint Statement of the fourth meeting of the European Union - Japan Digital Partnership Council

  • POLICY AND LEGISLATION
  • Publication 05 May 2026

The fourth meeting of the European Union (EU) - Japan Digital Partnership Council took place in Brussels on 5 May 2026.

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The EU and Japan reaffirmed their strategic partnership as like-minded partners sharing fundamental democratic values, the rule of law, and a human-centric approach to digital transformation. Building on three years of fruitful cooperation, both sides recognised that their partnership has matured into a critical platform for navigating the complexities of the digital age.

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