Summary:

• **What is a Data Sharing Platform?** The European Union is building a special computer system that allows different countries to safely share information about defense and security. Think of it like a secure notebook that many countries can write in and read from, but only the people who are supposed to see it can access it.

• **Why is This Important?** When countries can easily share information with each other, they can work together better to keep everyone safe. This new platform will help European countries communicate faster and protect themselves more effectively, similar to how teammates share plays during a game.