Cyprus Times

Damianou: Digital Infrastructure Affects EU's Strategic Autonomy and Security

Published January 28, 2026, 20:08
Damianou: Digital Infrastructure Affects EU's Strategic Autonomy and Security

The Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, Nikodimos Damianou, presented the priorities of the Cypriot Presidency to the relevant committees of the European Parliament, focusing on the protection of minors online. He emphasized the importance of digital infrastructure for the strategic autonomy, security and economy of the EU, as well as the need for investment in technologies such as artificial intelligence. The Presidency is focusing on addressing phenomena such as deepfakes, cyberbullying and addictive algorithms. In addition, it promotes the simplification of the regulatory framework to strengthen the single market and the development of SMEs.