The Japan Association of New Economy (JANE) had the pleasure of welcoming H.E. Mr. Erik Slottner, Minister for Public Administration of Sweden, on October 9, 2025. The meeting served as a platform for JANE to present their policy proposals for “Japan Transformation”, which included important topics such as digitalization, regional revitalization, and the utilization of new technologies like AI. The purpose of these proposals is to drive positive change and progress in Japan’s economy.
During the meeting, Minister Slottner shared insights into Sweden’s successful digital strategy. This included initiatives to enhance digital competence, implement digital transformation in welfare and public administration, and improve digital connectivity with the implementation of 5G technology.
The discussion also touched on JANE’s advocacy activities towards the EU. Both parties engaged in fruitful discussions on a wide range of topics, including Open RAN technologies, AI regulations, the EU’s DMA Act, and Japan’s new Mobile Software Competition Act. This visit served as an excellent opportunity to deepen mutual understanding in digital policy and explore potential future collaboration between Japan and Sweden.
Distributed by https://pressat.co.uk/, this news of the visit highlights the significance and impact of global cooperation in digital policy. With the exchange of knowledge and ideas, it is hoped that both Japan and Sweden can continue to progress and innovate in the digital sphere, bringing about positive change and growth for their respective economies.
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