Most Europeans support homegrown digital alternatives. The European digital sovereignty debate hasn’t yet fully matched that ambition.
- Format Type
- Date of publication
- 02/11/2026
- Edition
- 1. edition
- Volume/Format
- 19 pages, PDF
Format
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PDF
Price
Free of charge
Description
Europe wants greater digital independence – but what do people expect it to deliver? An EU-wide survey finds that only 49% are familiar with the term “digital sovereignty”, yet 72% consider European control over key digital technologies important. Two-thirds would switch to European alternatives if they performed as well as the services they use today. The policy brief “CTRL + ALT + Europe?” explores the expectations behind these figures and explains why Europe needs technological capabilities, transparent and trustworthy digital infrastructure, and a clearer public narrative.
