The meeting is likely to be the last TTC; the forum might not survive leadership changes following elections on both sides of the Atlantic this year.
The EU and US will announce a shared vision on 6G as well as further cooperation on AI and semiconductors during a Trade and Technology Council (TTC) taking place in Leuven, Belgium next week (4 and 5 April), according to draft conclusions seen by Euronews.
The EU and US share the belief that advanced connectivity can foster a more inclusive, sustainable, and secure global economy, the declaration says.
“We concur on shared principles for the research and development of 6G wireless communication systems, and we recognize that by working together we can support the development of technologies and global technical standards for tomorrow’s critical digital infrastructure that reflect shared principles and values,” the draft added.
Under the 6G agreement, the two sides will strengthen cooperation between their research and innovation funding agencies and focus on research collaboration including on microelectronics; AI and cloud solutions; security as well as energy efficiency, spectrum usage and standards.