Kaja Kallas Unveils New EU-LAC Supercomputing Network and €31 Billion Investments at EU-CELAC Summit
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At the 4th EU-CELAC Summit in Santa Marta, Colombia, EU High Representative and Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas delivered a powerful opening address reaffirming Europe’s strategic partnership with Latin America and the Caribbean. Speaking before heads of state and ministers, Kallas emphasized shared democratic values, commitment to international law, and the need for trusted partnerships in an increasingly volatile world.
Kallas announced the creation of a new EU-LAC supercomputing network, a landmark digital cooperation initiative aimed at enhancing computing capacity and technological sovereignty across both regions. The project builds on the EU-LAC Digital Alliance, launched two years ago, to improve regional connectivity and digital inclusion.
The EU’s Global Gateway investment program was a central focus of her speech. Kallas reported that the EU has already mobilized €31 billion out of the €45 billion pledged by 2027, supporting over 100 projects in sectors such as green hydrogen, sustainable transport, and marine ecosystems. She cited examples ranging from renewable energy initiatives in Brazil and Costa Rica to environmental projects in the Caribbean.
Turning to trade, Kallas reaffirmed the EU’s role as the largest investor in the CELAC region, with €410 billion in trade exchanges in 2023. She pledged to finalize the EU-MERCOSUR agreement and modernize trade pacts with Mexico, describing Europe as a “stable, predictable, and principled” partner.
Kallas also highlighted Europe’s leadership in climate action, noting that the EU’s latest 2035 climate target—a 66–72% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 levels—keeps the bloc on track for climate neutrality by 2050. She acknowledged the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, calling it a reminder of the urgent need to tackle climate change globally.
Commending Latin America’s renewable achievements—where 65% of electricity already comes from clean sources—Kallas announced EU backing for a regional electricity integration initiative to boost clean energy security.
On security, Kallas outlined plans to expand cooperation between Europol and regional law enforcement agencies, strengthening responses to organized crime, maritime threats, and cyber risks. She also confirmed the expansion of the EU’s Critical Maritime Routes Programme to the entire Latin America and Caribbean region.
Quoting Mexican poet Octavio Paz, Kallas closed her address by calling the partnership a “friendship born from shared ideas and interests,” urging leaders to transform their common vision into tangible progress.
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