AI Strategy for EU Trade: Opportunities and Challenges

by name voted on 20.05.2026

Summary

This resolution explores how artificial intelligence can transform EU trade by improving efficiency and customs enforcement, while warning against strategic dependencies and the digital divide.

10 20.05.2026

Report

trade

economy

social policy

european union

public administration

international relations

information technology and data processing

Key points

AI can help small and medium-sized businesses enter new markets by reducing the costs of following complex trade rules.
The use of AI in logistics can make supply chains more efficient and support greener transport through smarter routing.
AI tools can strengthen customs controls to better detect counterfeit goods and prevent fraud.
There is a risk that the digital divide will prevent partners in the Global South from benefiting from AI growth.

Vote

PPE

S&D

PfE

ECR

Renew

Verts/ALE

The Left

NI

ESN

Total

Speeches

25 Speeches in total

Pro

Contra

Dariusz JOŃSKI

Dariusz JOŃSKI

PPE

1:21 min

17. Opportunities and challenges presented by a comprehensive artificial intelligence strategy for EU trade (debate)

Jüri RATAS

PPE

1:12 min

17. Opportunities and challenges presented by a comprehensive artificial intelligence strategy for EU trade (debate)

Documents (PDFs)

DRAFT REPORT on opportunities and challenges presented by a comprehensive artificial intelligence strategy for EU trade REPORT on opportunities and challenges presented by a comprehensive artificial intelligence strategy for EU trade Opportunities and challenges presented by a comprehensive artificial intelligence strategy for EU trade

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