The EU wants to be a leader in blockchain technology, becoming an innovator in blockchain and a home to significant platforms, applications and companies.

The European Commission aims to use innovations in blockchain technologies to help fight climate change.

The EU provides funding for blockchain research and innovation through grants and prizes and by supporting investment.

The European Commission takes an active role in the blockchain standards community, engaging and working closely with all relevant bodies around the world.

The EU Blockchain Observatory and Forum facilitates dialogue between decision makers, thought leaders, and the blockchain community.

The EU will pursue a human-centric, sustainable vision for digital society throughout the digital decade to empower citizens and businesses.

The European Blockchain Partnership (EBP) is an initiative to develop an EU strategy on blockchain and build a blockchain infrastructure for public services.

The European public sector is building its own blockchain services infrastructure, which should soon be interoperable with private sector platforms.

The European Commission recognises the importance of legal certainty and a clear regulatory regime in areas pertaining to blockchain-based applications.