Technical Report Joint Research Centre (European Commission)
Open but Not Powerless: Towards a Common Understanding of EU Digital Sovereignty
D. Di Marco*(European Commission, Joint Research Centre), S. Thabit Gonzalez(European Commission, Joint Research Centre), A. Kotsev(European Commission, Joint Research Centre), A. Friis-Christensen(European Commission, Joint Research Centre), M. Minghini(European Commission, Joint Research Centre), M. King(European Commission, Joint Research Centre)
January 15, 2025
Abstract
This policy brief outlines the EU's strategic imperative to assert digital sovereignty while remaining collaborative globally. The framework spans four dimensions: digital governance, infrastructure and software/data systems, digital products and markets, and workforce development. It emphasises that digital sovereignty reduces vulnerabilities in economic, security, and technological spheres without equating to isolationism. The brief provides actionable recommendations for policymakers seeking to strengthen Europe's position in the global digital landscape.
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Keywords
digital sovereigntyEU policydigital governanceinfrastructureworkforce developmentstrategic autonomy
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Digital Sovereignty
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EU Reuse Decision 2011/833/EU