Statement

Discussion paper "Security Proofing the European & Transatlantic Tech Agendas"

This discussion paper raises the question of whether current technology policymaking across the transatlantic alliance takes key security issues sufficiently into account. The paper outlines challenges and aims to start a debate.

The discussion paper "Security Proofing the European & Transatlantic Tech Agendas" deals with the question of whether current technology policymaking across the transatlantic alliance takes key issues of national and international security sufficiently into account. Based on current examples it draws attention to the importance of assessing all technology policy initiatives and regulations for unintended effects on security and alliance cohesion. To that end, it proposes the creation of a dedicated mechanism at the European level. The paper is a first attempt at outlining challenges and starting a debate.