Benelux

Benelux strengthens digital inclusion and the fight against disinformation

18 Nov. 2025

Under the Luxembourg Presidency, the 7th edition of the Interdisciplinary Forum on Digital Inclusion was held at the European Concention Center Luxembourg. The event was organized by the Ministry of Digitalization with the support of the General Secretariat of the Benelux Union.

Nearly 150 representatives from Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg addressed two major challenges: combating disinformation and achieving the European Digital Decade objectives by 2030.

Professor Dr. Gabriele Lenzini (University of Luxembourg) opened the forum with a keynote on the mechanisms of misinformation spread and strategies to counter it. A roundtable discussion then allowed the three countries to share their national measures and best practices, emphasizing the need for strengthened cooperation.

In the second part, the three states presented their roadmaps for meeting the Digital Decade objectives, focusing on infrastructure, digital skills, and digital public services. Jean-Claude Meyer, Deputy Secretary-General of the Benelux Union, highlighted “the crucial importance of cross-border cooperation in addressing digital and societal challenges” and reminded that “Benelux serves as a laboratory for regional integration and a driver of innovation.” Luxembourg’s Minister Stéphanie Obertin reaffirmed the country’s commitment to an inclusive digital future and announced the upcoming publication of the second national action plan for digital inclusion.

This forum reaffirmed the shared commitment of the Benelux countries to strengthen digital inclusion and combat disinformation, consolidating their role as a driving force for regional cooperation.