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2025-11-21

The participants of the delegation © International Digital Dialogues

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Brazilian technical mission to Brussels: Advancing EU-Brazil alignment on digital regulation

In November 2025, the Secretariat for the Digital Dialogues in Brazil facilitated an institutional mission of the Brazilian Ministry for Development, Industry and Commerce (MDIC) in Brussels. It was a week filled with meetings with members of the European Parliament and regulatory bodies such as the AI Office and DG CONNECT, as well as discussions on the EU’s digital legislation.

2025-11-14

Brazil

International dialogue about innovation and regulation in digital health

On 7 November, the Global Digital Health Services Network hosted the HCFMUSP Health Hackathon in Brazil. It brought together experts on digital health from Nigeria, Kazakhstan, Tanzania, Colombia, Bolivia, Nepal, Germany and Brazil. The Secretariat for the Brazilian-German Digital Dialogue facilitated a panel discussion during the event. Experts discussed how new technologies can advance healthcare and what is needed for a practical implementation.

2025-11-10

Brazil

Visit by the German Engineering Federation to Brazil: Shaping better conditions for bilateral cooperation

A delegation of the German Engineering Federation (Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau e.V., VDMA) visited Brazil in November. They strengthened the dialogue with the Brazilian industry and identified new opportunities for cooperation between Brazilian and European companies.

2025-10-30

Brazil

Launch of the Gaia-X Hub in Brazil

The International Digital Dialogues, Brazilian Internet of Things Association (ABINC) and Global Gateway jointly promote an initiative on digital sovereignty and data sharing in economic sectors. In this context, the Secretariat for the Digital Dialogues in Brazil facilitated a technical mission with the CEO of Gaia-X Association for Data and Cloud, Ulrich Ahle, on 28 October 2025. During the technical mission, the Gaia-X Hub in Brazil was launched.

2025-05-06

Henrique Miguel (MCTI) and Stefan Schnorr (BMDV) holding the new Work Plan. © MCTI

Brazil

Fifth Annual Meeting of the Brazilian-German Digital Dialogue held in Brasília

On 29 April 2025, civil society, private sector and academic stakeholders gathered with high-level government representatives at the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI) in Brasilia for the Fifth Annual Brazil-Germany Digital Dialogue. Every year, during the meeting, both countries reiterate their dedication to deepen their cooperation on digital policy while exploring new avenues for collaboration and innovation.

2025-05-01

Brazil

BMDV officials visit Brazil to deepen digital policy cooperation

From 28 to 30 April 2025, a delegation from the German Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) visited Brazil. They participated in diverse events and meetings, aiming to foster cooperation and exchange between Brazil and Germany.

2025-03-08

Brazil

Brazilian lawmakers visit Brussels for exchanges on AI and platform regulation

On 6 March 2025, Brazilian parliamentarians, diplomats from the Brazilian Mission to the EU and the Brazilian Telecommunications Associations (Telebrasil) and Conexis (a major business association joining telecommunications companies in Brazil) joined a mission to Brussels for a series of exchanges with EU counterparts on regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital platforms, with support from the EU-BR Digital Dialogue and Partnership Facility and the Delegation of the European Union to Brazil.

2025-02-18

Brazil

Bilateral Digital Dialogue between the European Union and Brazilian Government

On 12 February 2025, Brussels hosted the 13th edition of the Bilateral Digital Dialogue between the European Union and Brazilian government representatives under the Brazil-EU Strategic Partnership, with the support of the EU-BRA Digital Dialogue and Partnership Facility Secretariat. This event underscores both parties commitment to advancing digital transformation.

2025-01-22

Brazil

A deep dive into Brazil's data economy: Report on challenges and opportunities

From September to December 2024, the EU-BRA Digital Dialogue and Partnership Facility supported a study on the regulation of the data economy and its implications for Brazil. The research focused on two goals: analysing the impact of data for commercial purposes and providing inputs for developing a Brazilian data economy framework. Take a look at the study below (in PT).

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