On 4-5 June,2019, in Brussels took place annual meeting of WG groups 2&5 of EaP platform. The Public Event organized on June 5th, at the premises of the Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU, served as an opportunity to analyze the current state of play in the EaP region, and look forward, beyond the 2020 Deliverables. It also offered a chance to discuss the challenges and common trends that remain at stake in terms of trade, economic development and harmonization of digital markets (HDM).