Is Europe’s pursuit of Digital Sovereignty missing the mark?

In a new analysis, StateUp CEO Dr. Tanya Filer and StateUp and CAMaCS AI expert Dr. Paolo Turrini argue that the current debate is at a crossroads: Control vs. Resilience.

For too long, digital sovereignty has been narrowly defined by the goal of technological control—limiting dependencies and constraining foreign vendors. But amid unpredictable geopolitics and accelerating technological competition, this defensive approach is proving both costly and ineffective.

True digital sovereignty must be a lever for regional resilience and growth. This requires policy leaders and private sector partners to integrate a full Triple Transition approach: advanced digital technologies, low-carbon energy systems, and defence-related innovation.

Read the full analysis here, published by the Bennett School of Public Policy at the University of Cambridge, to understand why the "Triple Transition" must be the new organising principle for Europe’s digital future.