Ministers will exchange views on the use of tracing apps and electronic communication data for the purpose of tackling the COVID-19 crisis. They will also hold a broader debate on the role of the digital sector in the post COVID-19 recovery, including measures to incentivise investment in the deployment of new very high-capacity digital infrastructures.

Following the video conference, the presidency will produce a summary of the outcome of the debate, which will be made available to the public.

COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak and the EU's response (background information)