22 EU Countries Sign Blockchain Partnership: Digital Day 2018 was held yesterday, and the European Commission lead the signing of a Declaration which constructs a European blockchain partnership made up of 22 European countries. The EC’s VP, Andrus Ansip, called on Europe to lead the way in digital innovation by embracing blockchain technology and artificial intelligence. In his speech yesterday in Brussels he said:

“AI and blockchain are the areas where Europe is best positioned to play a leading role. However, it is no secret that we have to invest – both politically and financially. There is quite some ground to catch up. Other continents are moving ahead quickly.”

It seems that the leaders within each country have listened and have now unified on this new project. This new collaboration is aimed specifically at avoiding “fragmented approaches” to the emerging technology by sharing technical expertise among each country. This new blockchain partnership will enable each member state to work togETHer, and facilitate the implementation and interoperability of blockchain services.