Tagesspiegel op-ed on "Warum die europäische Souveränität auch vom Ausbau eigener digitaler Kompetenzen abhängt"
To truly reclaim digital sovereignty, Europe must not only build its own infrastructure but also regain control over how digital skills are taught and certified. Moving away from dependency on foreign platforms is essential to ensure a resilient, values-based digital future.
Jun 171 min read
Tech Sovereignty ≠ Protectionism: What the “European Way” Really Stands For
The European Commission is about to unveil its International Digital Strategy - and already, old myths are resurfacing. Today’s POLITICO MorningTech newsletter warns against “unrealistic decoupling” and calls for continued global cooperation. But let’s be clear: this is not a rebuke of Europe’s tech sovereignty agenda. As our European Way paper outlines, striving for sovereignty is not about isolation or protectionism - it’s about resilience, fairness, and trusted partnership
Jun 52 min read
Policy paper: "The European Way - A Blueprint for Reclaiming Our Digital Future"
After months of preparation, my co-authors and I present a bold and values-driven strategy to restore the EU's strategic autonomy.
May 203 min read
Press reactions on our policy paper "The European Way"
Our new policy paper "The European Way – A Blueprint for Reclaiming Our Digital Future" has sparked wide interest, including coverage in the Financial Times, Euractiv, MLex, Table.Media,Tagesspiegel, WEB.DE, and Handelsblatt. Across outlets, the message is clear: Europe must act decisively to regain digital sovereignty, break through political deadlock, and reform its approach to tech governance.
May 192 min read
