Strengthening EU Leadership in Green-Digital Trade: Key Developments and Strategic Recommendations

The document “Strengthening EU Leadership in Green-Digital Trade: Key Developments and Strategic Recommendations” outlines how the DigitalTrade4.EU consortium supports the EU’s efforts to lead in sustainable and digital trade. It highlights key developments such as the EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement and UNECE Recommendation No. 49, and offers strategic recommendations to enhance cross-border data flows, digital identities, traceability, and environmental accountability. The paper emphasizes harmonizing global digital standards (e.g., MLETR, eIDAS 2.0), implementing Digital Product Passports, and funding infrastructure and SME support to ensure a competitive, transparent, and sustainable EU trade ecosystem.