Digital sovereignty vs. digital autonomy - Europe’s twin imperatives
A practical guide to understanding the difference and why both matter for a resilient digital future
Digital sovereignty and digital autonomy are often conflated, but the distinction is critical. One concerns national control over infrastructure; the other, individual choice in tools. Confusing them leads to policy gaps, misplaced priorities and, ultimately, a false sense of security.
Europe now faces a difficult choice: build a digitally sovereign continent that restricts citizen freedom, or a fragmented digital environment vulnerable to external disruption. Neither outcome serves the public interest. The solution requires addressing both dimensions.
