Digital Transformation Lab (DigiTraL), Phase II: Digitalisierung als Chance für Kooperationen mit globalen Partnern

The 2025 Paris AI Summit marked a shift from global to national AI strategies. This paper explores India’s and Singapore’s AI governance, offering insights for the EU, with a focus on Germany, on cooperating with these emerging AI powers to advance ethical, sustainable AI.

Kenya's rise as a digital leader in Africa showcases the power of digital leapfrogging in driving growth and innovation. This study explores Kenya's dynamic digital ecosystem, sectoral impacts, and key policies, offering insights on data governance, digital trade, and EU-Kenya collaboration, with Germany playing a leading role in digital cooperation.

The GCC countries are undergoing major economic and digital transformation beyond hydrocarbon export, requiring top-tier infrastructure and global tech collaboration. China has emerged as a key partner in this shift. This paper explores this partnership and potential cooperation with Germany and other European economies.

"Digitise or die" – how Ukraine's warning is reshaping Middle East security. This study examines how Iran, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE are racing for tech sovereignty through drones, AI, and cyber warfare – transforming regional power balances and challenging global security frameworks.

Cybersecurity policy in Latin America lags behind despite the region’s high internet connectivity. This report analyzes different cybersecurity models, their global influences, and outlines key areas for cooperation with the EU and Germany to boost cyber resilience and digital privacy in the region.

This paper incorporates cognitive resilience into cyber defence against hybrid threats. Drawing on insights from South and Southeast Asia, it outlines avenues for cooperation with Germany and introduces the TRUST Framework to strengthen soft power, citizen trust, and overall societal resilience.

Digital disinformation is on the rise in Latin America, threatening democratic dialogue in countries like Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina. This report explores recent trends, campaign tactics, and offers policy ideas for stronger responses—including EU-Latin America cooperation.

Africa’s digital transformation is accelerating, amid growing global competition. This study explores how the EU, China, and the US are striving to shape Africa’s digital future—focusing on infrastructure, innovation, and governance—and offers recommendations for stronger EU–Africa cooperation.

The 2025 Paris AI Summit marked a shift from global to national AI strategies. This paper explores India’s and Singapore’s AI governance, offering insights for the EU, with a focus on Germany, on cooperating with these emerging AI powers to advance ethical, sustainable AI.

Kenya's rise as a digital leader in Africa showcases the power of digital leapfrogging in driving growth and innovation. This study explores Kenya's dynamic digital ecosystem, sectoral impacts, and key policies, offering insights on data governance, digital trade, and EU-Kenya collaboration, with Germany playing a leading role in digital cooperation.

The GCC countries are undergoing major economic and digital transformation beyond hydrocarbon export, requiring top-tier infrastructure and global tech collaboration. China has emerged as a key partner in this shift. This paper explores this partnership and potential cooperation with Germany and other European economies.