Digital

On 1 April 2025, the EU and Japan held their 8th Digital Policy Dialogue in Brussels to enhance cooperation in key digital areas.

The EU-Japan Centre is pleased to report the successful conclusion of four more online workshops since our December issue. This year, due to the many Member States’ delegations, both at a national and regional level, planned to benefit from the World Expo 2025 held in Osaka, the demand for the Centre’s Market Access Workshops is high.

This report examines Japan’s evolving role in the development and governance of advanced AI systems across five interconnected dimensions: national policy, ethical direction, institutional coordination, collaboration with the European Union, and global positioning.

From 31 March to 7 April 2025, Tokyo will host the EU-Japan Digital Week, a key event bringing together academia, research, industry, business, and policymakers from Japan, the European Union, and other Indo-Pacific countries.

The EU-Japan Centre concluded its Digital Business Mission to Japan in October. The mission centered around CEATEC 2024. 9 European startups and SMEs from 8 European countries showcased cutting-edge technologies that captured significant attention in the Japanese market.

Are you an EU-based SME working in the Green or Digital sectors? Showcase your business to the Japanese market through the EU2JP Platform, your gateway to one of the most dynamic markets in the world. Apply by October 30!