Digital Diplomacy Digital diplomacy is one of the priorities for the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. Digital diplomacy Published on : February 16th 2026 Updated on : February 17th 2026 Dans cette rubrique Priorities and action The Ministry in action Action for peace and respect for human rights Promoting a sovereign Europe Promoting French businesses and France’s attractiveness Ensuring the presence of French culture Contributing to sustainable, balanced globalization Major issues France's 2026 G7 Presidency France’s diplomatic action in Ukraine French humanitarian action in the Palestinian Territories The concept of “digital diplomacy” refers both to the Ministry’s domains of action, the “international challenges of digital technology” and widening the scope of traditional diplomacy through innovations and new practices brought about by information and communication technologies (ICTs). However, digital tools are considered as much more than a simple means of communicating information, they are helping transform diplomatic work. The challenges of Internet governance The Children Online Protection Lab Guaranteeing Cybersecurity Transparency and accountability: the challenges of artificial intelligence France’s International Digital Strategy Digital and soft diplomacy