Quantum Declaration - European Commission welcomes Spanish Presidency declaration to strengthen collaboration on quantum technologies
On 5 December 2023, in the presence of European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton, the Spanish Presidency issued a declaration to strengthen collaboration among Member States and with the Commission on the development of a world-class quantum technology ecosystem across Europe.
The declaration recognises the strategic importance of quantum technologies for the scientific and industrial competitiveness of the EU. The aim is to make Europe the ‘quantum valley’ of the world, the leading region globally for quantum excellence and innovation.
In the next few years, quantum technologies will have far-reaching effects on our economy and society. They should, for instance, make it possible to diagnose diseases more quickly by looking inside cells, develop unbreakable encryption to send sensitive information safely.
"Europe has a long tradition of excellence in quantum research. I wholeheartedly welcome the Presidency Declaration on working together even more closely to create a European quantum ecosystem that will upgrade and transform EU’s industry and further strengthen the EU’s position as a major global player in the strategic field of quantum."
Thierry Breton, Commissioner for Internal Market
11 Member States have endorsed the declaration with more expected and have pledged to work together and with the Commission on a number of key areas including coordination of European, national regional research and development programmes, accelerating the transition from lab to fab, building pan-European quantum infrastructures. The Commission encourages other Member States to join this common effort.
