The digitalisation of economic activities is a challenge and a priority that we share with the European institutions. Technological developments influence consumption patterns and the demands of our clients. Digital contracts, virtual identities, blockchain, artificial intelligence, digital heritage: these words are in tune with the times, with legal issues to be resolved and practical solutions to be found.

With a view to consolidating the digital single market, the European Commission is particularly active at legislative level: the Directive on online contracts and the supply of digital content, the creation of a single digital gateway and the company law legislative package.

With the EU legislator currently seeking to adapt the legal framework for cross-border business activity to today’s increasingly digitalised world, the German CNUE Presidency’s main concern will without doubt be primarily focused on the notary’s role in company law against the background of the envisaged EU instruments in this field (namely the Company Law Package and the Single Digital Gateway).