Technology to strengthen the EU’s role in global governance

Our world is in transition as the post-war rules-based order becomes increasingly under threat. Authoritarian powers, large commercial digital platforms and populists disregard the value of allies working together. Europe is strong when multilateralism is strong, when countries collaborate to pursue common goals. In a new European research project, scientists will be working to revitalize multilateralism through technology policy innovation. The REMIT project started on March 1, 2023 and is funded by the EU's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme. A stronger Europe through technology A political priority of the European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, is "a stronger Europe in the world through multilateralism". REMIT aims to realize this ambition by focusing on norms, institutions, and key actors in four technology sectors. Firstly, because of technology's effect on economic competitiveness. Secondly, because technology is important for national security, including threats to democratic principles. Thirdly, because technology is critical for solutions to global challenges. Policy recommendations in four technology areas REMIT researchers aim to develop policy recommendations that help improve multilateral governance through an in-depth analysis of contested policy areas, the role of the actors involved and their relevant domains. The four technology areas that researchers will focus their research on are digital technology, health biotechnology, security and defense technology and financial technology. The focus on these technology areas emerges from the REMIT researchers' expertise. Multilateral regulation of technology is badly needed