Fact: Deputy Minister of Research Nicodemos Damianou emphasized the crucial importance of space technology for securing Europe’s economic future, its strategic independence, and its role on the global stage during a gathering of the Space Council in Brussels.
Deputy Minister of Research Nicodemos Damianou is scheduled to travel to Brussels to attend an EU telecommunications ministers meeting. The summit will focus on shaping the European digital landscape, including measures to strengthen the Digital Single Market, regulations such as the Digital Services Act, Artificial Intelligence Act, and Cyber Resilience Act, as well as establishing a Framework for a European Digital Identity. Discussions will also cover cybersecurity, digital skills enhancement, and the need for coordinated efforts among national authorities for digital transformation. A policy debate on the implementation of digital legislation will take place, and conclusions on the future of the EU’s digital policy and cybersecurity strategies are expected to be approved. Damianou will also participate in a Competitiveness Council meeting to discuss the potential creation of a European space law to establish common standards for safety, resilience, and sustainability in space activities. He is expected to return to Cyprus on the evening of Thursday, May 23.