Luc Frieden Strengthens Ties with US Tech Giants to Boost Luxembourg’s Digital Future

Prime Minister Luc Frieden has embarked on a mission to the West Coast of the United States to strengthen Luxembourg’s ties with major technology companies, including Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Nvidia. The goal is to deepen cooperation in key areas such as data, artificial intelligence (AI), and quantum technology, which have been identified as strategic priorities for diversifying Luxembourg’s economy.

Speaking to journalists via videoconference, Luc Frieden emphasized the importance of meeting these global tech leaders in person. “If you want to talk to them, you have to go and meet them,” he said after his first round of meetings in Seattle. His trip will also include visits to San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and Stanford University.

While AI remains the central focus of his visit, Frieden explained that the broader mission is to strengthen economic relations with the United States, Luxembourg’s main trading partner outside the EU. He noted that despite recent trade tensions and a slight 2% decline in export volumes due to customs duties, maintaining open channels with the U.S. remains essential.

Accompanied by the CEOs of Post, LuxConnect, and Proximus, Frieden’s delegation highlights Luxembourg’s digital ambitions. LuxConnect and Proximus have already partnered with Google to develop a sovereign digital cloud, reflecting Luxembourg’s commitment to building technological independence while engaging global players.

Frieden described his meetings as an effort to “build, nurture, and deepen” relationships with leading digital companies to ensure that Luxembourg remains connected to advancements in AI and data technologies. He stressed the need to “support our companies to open and keep doors open, but also to put them at the forefront of the scene.”

Calling AI a “tremendous technological advance”, Frieden said it offers more opportunities than risks, as long as Luxembourg and Europe are equipped with the right tools to ensure digital sovereignty. He clarified that sovereignty does not mean isolation but rather cooperation with trusted partners who already have significant technological expertise.

The Prime Minister concluded that American tech giants remain essential partners in achieving Luxembourg’s digital goals and ensuring the country’s continued relevance in the rapidly evolving technological landscape.
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