EU Leaders Want To Make Europe A Global Quantum Powerhouse

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EU leaders have gathered today (22 March) to sign what they are calling a Quantum Pact that recognises the importance of advancing quantum computing technologies to enhance the bloc's scientific and industrial competitiveness.

Quantum computing has been rapidly advancing with major breakthroughs taking place around the world. The emerging technology has potential to transform a range of sectors, including medicine, energy, communications, cybersecurity, space, defence, as well as climate and weather modelling.

It will enable huge productivity gains, revitalise industry and open up new markets, applications and job opportunities," said Thomas Skordas, deputy director-general responsible for communications networks, content and technology in the European Commission.

Skordas was filling in for EU commissioner Thierry Breton at the Shaping Europe's Quantum Future conference held in Brussels, Belgium today. He describes the Quantum Pact as the EU's attempt to make Europe the Quantum Valley" of the world.

Only by building on our strengths, by working together, by being ambitious, by targeting the whole spectrum of activities - research, industry, infrastructures, talent, external partnerships and more - can we transform Europe into the leading region globally for quantum excellence and innovation. Quantum will help us to challenge the boundaries of what is possible."

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