Transatlantic Technology Exchange

In March 2024, the German Marshall Fund of the United States organized the Transatlantic Tech Exchange, a weeklong study tour for a delegation of 12 high-ranking members of the European Parliament (MEPs) who have an interest in technology policy. The tour, convened with support from Stiftung Mercator, aimed to foster understanding of issues such as internet governance, emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), and multilateral transatlantic initiatives. Exchanges on these topics began in Washington, DC, where the delegation met with executive branch officials, members of Congress and their senior staff, and civil society leaders. Half the delegation then traveled to Sacramento, California, where they explored state-level policymaking. The other half visited Austin, Texas, where the agenda emphasized building a culture of innovation.