Europe's Digital Sovereignty Challenge Amid Cybersecurity and Geopolitical Pressures

The article addresses the challenge of digital sovereignty in Europe, emphasizing the need for genuine rather than superficial control over digital infrastructure amid cybersecurity and geopolitical pressures. It references the book 'Guerra profonda' and insights from an unnamed legal expert to analyze key actors and objectives in the ongoing digital transformation. The discussion highlights the intersection of national cybersecurity, data protection regulations (such as GDPR and the NIS Directive), and the reliance on cloud services, data centers, and encryption. Risks like ransomware and the role of artificial intelligence in securing or threatening digital sovereignty are noted. The focus is on the European Union’s efforts to balance privacy, infrastructure resilience, and geopolitical dependencies without providing specific technical details or dates.