Whitepaper
German perspective on 6G â Use Cases, Technical Building Blocks and Requirements
The working group âWG:Roadmapâ of the 6G Platform Germany, funded by the German Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF), has set itself the goal of identifying emerging application scenarios, new technologies, and future requirements that shape the 6G research, development, and standardization efforts in Germany and Europe. Toward this goal, the WG has collected, analyzed, and harmonized numerous 6G use cases from various academic institutions and companies under the 6G Platform. As a result, this white paper conveys the current findings from the Working Group. It presents the most recent view on the identified 6G use cases and use case families, existing and novel technology building blocks needed to realize those use cases, as well as new requirements they entail. Representing the German 6G program, the use cases presented in this white paper give insights from German industrial companies, network operators, and further communications stakeholders whose needs may differ from countries with other economic priorities. Besides, the view shown in this paper follows the alignment with the prominent European 6G projects such as 6G-SNS and 6G-IA, which is in line with the working groupâs goal to give a first glimpse of a German-European 6G vision.
Trustworthiness in 6G-Systems
This White Paper has been developed by members of the âTrustworthinessâ working group within the 6G Platform Germany. The working group aims to establish a common understanding of the various dimensions of trustworthiness, gather diverse perspectives and requirements, assess the current R&D landscape, identify research gaps, explore trustworthiness mechanisms tailored for 6G, and articulate a German vision for trustworthy 6G networks.The insights presented in this White Paper are relevant to both industrial and academic stakeholders, as well as collaborative associations.
This document reflects the current perspectives of the working group. It introduces our proposed definition of âtrustworthy by designâ in the context of 6G networks, structured around three main pillars: devices, services, and infrastructure. It also examines the application of trustworthiness across sectors, and highlights the critical roles of standardization, certification, and regulation in ensuring trust. Furthermore, the White Paper explores the broader concept of trustworthiness in 6Gâits scope, the challenges it poses, and the technical enablers needed to address them.
We believe this White Paper will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders alike, supporting the development of a 6G future built on a foundation of trust.