Digital sovereignty is becoming a critical priority in the age of Generative AI (GenAI).


While GenAI offers unprecedented opportunities to transform public services and improve citizen experiences, it also introduces new risks – from cybersecurity vulnerabilities to concerns about value alignment and legal compliance

This paper explores why digital sovereignty matters now more than ever and what it truly means. It explains the balancing act between innovation and independence, outlines the key dimensions of sovereignty – data, operational, technical, and legal – and clarifies why not every use case requires full control over the entire digital value chain.

As Europe faces rapid technological change and geopolitical uncertainty, understanding these nuances is essential for policymakers, technologists, and industry leaders. This POV provides insights into how digital sovereignty can safeguard resilience, enable responsible AI adoption, and ensure that European values remain at the core of digital transformation.

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