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Record STMT-W615A7EAdvisory

Coordinated Plan on the development of Artificial Intelligence in Europe

Opinion Institutional policyEuropean Unionadopted

This is an opinion by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) on the Coordinated Plan on the development of Artificial Intelligence in Europe. It stresses that AI development must be inclusive, aligned with EU values, and compliant with consumer, labour, and company legislation. The document endorses increased funding for AI innovation, infrastructure, education, and calls for a favourable business environment and a stable regulatory framework.

Summary and content fields are drawn from the document text and are pending editorial review.

Who issued it

European Economic and Social CommitteeIntergovernmental
Lead issuer
Legal forceAdvisory
Under whose authorityInstitutional policy
Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

National governmentRegulatorsCompaniesResearchers and academics

European policymakers, member state governments, and stakeholders interested in the EU's strategic approach to AI development and integration.

Sectors
Cross-sector

What the document contains

What's covered

The document addresses the coordinated development of AI in Europe, covering funding for innovation, business environment policies, access to public data, educational reforms for new skill demands, and the management of digital transformation.

What's missing

Not stated.

Key takeaways
  • The development and uptake of AI must be inclusive and aligned with EU values.
  • Support is given to increased funding for AI-related innovation, infrastructure, and education through EU instruments.
  • A favourable business environment with a stable policy and regulatory framework is needed to stimulate AI investment.
  • Member States are urged to adapt their education systems to meet new skills demands from primary schools to universities.
  • The EU should adopt the framework of sustainable development as a guiding approach for future AI developments.
Principles it states
Inclusive AI development involving civil society, enterprises, workers, and consumersCompliance with consumer, labour, and company-related legislationSustainable development as a guiding approach for future AI developments
Outline
· Key points
· Recommendations on funding and business environment
· Education and workforce considerations
Issued15 May 2019
Length416 words
FormatNot recorded
Scoperegional

How it scores

Pending review

Each score is backed by a quote verified against the document text. Editorial review has not yet confirmed them.

Accountability

0/5

Clear responsibility for AI outcomes

Key points

screening score · 2026-10-23

Fairness

1/5

Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

stresses that the development and uptake of AI must be inclusive as regards civil society actors

Key points

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Dignity

0/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

Key points

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Oversight

0/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

Key points

screening score · 2026-10-23

Privacy

0/5

Protection of personal data and private life

Key points

screening score · 2026-10-23

Transparency

0/5

Openness about how AI systems work and are used

Key points

screening score · 2026-10-23

Enforcement

0/5

Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force

Key points

screening score · 2026-10-23

Impact Assessment

0/5

Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use

Key points

screening score · 2026-10-23

Topics

artificial_intelligence innovation education_and_training policy_framework digital_transformation