Opinion from the Court of Justice on the compatibility with the Treaties of the proposed Agreement on Digital Trade between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore

Reference: B10-0479/2025

Date: 13.11.2025

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Overall Result
136
432
71
101
136 For
432 Against
71 Abstention
101 Did not vote
The proposed digital trade agreement between the EU and Singapore aims to enhance legal certainty and consumer protection in the digital market. Concerns arise regarding its compatibility with EU fundamental rights, particularly data protection and privacy, as the agreement’s safeguards are narrower than those in the EU Charter. The lack of a clear definition for 'source code' could restrict regulatory measures on AI and algorithms, potentially conflicting with EU digital laws. Without an adequacy decision for Singapore under the GDPR, cross-border data transfers remain contentious. The Parliament seeks a Court of Justice opinion to assess the agreement’s compliance with EU treaties.
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