Request for Court Opinion on EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement

by name voted on 13.11.2025

Summary

The European Parliament seeks an opinion from the Court of Justice on whether the proposed EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement is compatible with EU Treaties and fundamental rights, specifically regarding privacy and regulatory control over AI.

10 13.11.2025

Resolution

human rights

european union

international relations

business and competition

information technology and data processing

Key points

The European Parliament is requesting a legal opinion from the Court of Justice to check if the EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement aligns with EU law.
There is legal uncertainty regarding whether the agreement provides enough safeguards for privacy and personal data protection.
Provisions regarding software source code may limit the EU's ability to regulate, audit, and enforce rules on artificial intelligence and digital services.
The agreement's safeguards might conflict with established EU rights and the legal framework for data protection.

Vote

PPE

S&D

PfE

ECR

Renew

Verts/ALE

The Left

NI

ESN

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Documents (PDFs)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION seeking an opinion from the Court of Justice on the compatibility with the Treaties of the proposed Agreement on Digital Trade between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore

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