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🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Arab Digital Sovereignty: Are We Just Data Consumers?

The article discusses the shift in the Arab region's perception of data sovereignty and its movement from being mere consumers to becoming producers of digital assets.

Mar 1 • 07:11 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

OVERVIEW: Europe is trying to protect its digital infrastructure from possible US aggression

The European Union is working to strengthen its digital sovereignty and reduce dependency on US technology companies.

Feb 27 • 15:15 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Week in Law with Radoslav Procházka: Freedom and Sovereignty in the Digital Geo-Economy

The piece discusses the interplay of legal issues concerning technological sovereignty and its role in strategic autonomy in the digital economy, as analyzed by former constitutional lawyer Radoslav Procházka.

Feb 27 • 10:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

Trump launches operation against Europe – strict orders to digital diplomats

The Trump administration has instructed U.S. diplomats to lobby against data sovereignty laws that could hinder global data flows.

Feb 27 • 03:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alcolumbre does not schedule special taxation for data centers; Haddad speaks of 'sovereignty' and that there is a solution if Congress wants

Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad emphasized the importance of a special taxation regime to attract data centers as a matter of 'digital sovereignty', as the Senate President has not yet scheduled a vote on the approved measure from the Chamber of Deputies.

Feb 25 • 22:56 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Concerns about Data Sovereignty: How Microsoft CEO Nadella Wants to Mitigate Fear of AI

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has announced initiatives to enhance digital resilience in Europe, offering customers more control over AI solutions during his visit to Munich.

Feb 25 • 14:28 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Head of Microsoft Poland: Digital Sovereignty Does Not Have to Mean Isolation

The head of Microsoft Poland discusses the rapid advancements in AI and its role in transforming business strategies.

Feb 25 • 14:02 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

After what happened with the prosecutor of the 'Criminal Court'... Europe is building its own Internet

The article discusses Europe's response to a cyber incident involving the ICC prosecutor, leading to a shift towards a self-sufficient digital infrastructure.

Feb 19 • 14:12 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

The New Cold War: From the Berlin Wall to the Digital Wall

The article discusses the shift from ideological barriers represented by the Berlin Wall to modern digital barriers that govern data flow and privacy.

Feb 18 • 20:50 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

"A matter of national survival": What is the biggest challenge for Europeans today

Digital sovereignty has become a pressing matter of national survival for Europeans amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Feb 18 • 08:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Analysis: Europe's Dependence on US Technology is Now Common Knowledge, and This Moment Should be Used Well

The article discusses Europe's increasing reliance on American technology and the implications of this trend.

Feb 18 • 07:42 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

From Athens to New Delhi: Greece's Bet in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

Greece aims to position itself as a key digital hub between Europe and the Indo-Pacific at the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, which is attracting global attention and participation.

Feb 18 • 07:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ángel Escribano, Ibex 35 Executive of the Year by Cinco Días: 'Defense should be an economic and industrial lever'

Ángel Escribano, president of Indra, has been recognized as the Ibex 35 Executive of the Year for his leadership in the military and technology company, emphasizing the role of defense in boosting Spain's industrial and digital sovereignty.

Feb 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Indian Prime Minister Wants to Tighten the Noose on Big Techs at Event with Heads of State

India is taking a strong stance on regulating big tech companies as it hosts the largest global event on the impacts of technology, focusing on algorithm transparency and accountability.

Feb 16 • 15:33 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

On a visit to India, Lula will reinforce the sovereignty discourse and sign agreements

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is set to strengthen his sovereignty agenda and multilateralism during a state visit to India, where he will sign agreements on critical minerals, digital governance, and artificial intelligence.

Feb 16 • 02:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Mart Pöör and Riina Palu: About Digital Sovereignty

Mart Pöör and Riina Palu discuss how to ensure a state's tax and defense capabilities in a borderless digital space.

Feb 14 • 06:35 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

European Conference in Munich: "Nostalgia is not a Strategy"

The tenth Munich European Conference emphasized the urgent need for Europe to embrace digital sovereignty rather than relying on outdated strategies.

Feb 13 • 15:18 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Kremlin bans "WhatsApp" in Russia to promote its alternative platform "Max"

Russia has banned access to WhatsApp to promote its government-backed messaging platform, Max, citing the failure of Meta to comply with government requests.

Feb 12 • 17:26 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russian authorities seek to fully block WhatsApp

Russian authorities are taking measures to fully block WhatsApp as part of a strategy to promote a state-run messaging platform called Max.

Feb 12 • 07:06 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Indonesia telco chief warns of ‘digital colonisation’, backs China’s open-source AI

The chief of Indonesia's telecommunications sector emphasizes the need for digital sovereignty and localization in the face of increasing competition between Chinese and American AI providers.

Feb 10 • 15:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Most Media Would Be Down in Iceland

Most Icelandic online media would become unavailable if the connection to foreign networks were disrupted, according to an expert's assessment.

Feb 10 • 10:05 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The New Oil: How 'Digital Sovereignty' Redefines the Balance of Power in the Arab World?

The article discusses the shift in the Arab world from dependence on oil to a focus on digital sovereignty and data as a key economic resource.

Feb 10 • 07:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

What Digital Sovereignty Means

The article discusses the concept of digital sovereignty as a critical aspect in supply chains and the importance of reducing dependency on single sources.

Feb 9 • 14:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

What is Digital Sovereignty

The article discusses the concept of digital sovereignty as an essential aspect of supply chains, emphasizing the importance of independence from a single source or country.

Feb 9 • 14:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Radosław Nielek, director of NASK at EEC Trends on what digital sovereignty is

Radosław Nielek discusses the concept of digital sovereignty in the context of Poland's energy challenges during winter.

Feb 9 • 12:21 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Cyber Wars: Soft Power Transformed into Deadly Digital Fangs

The article discusses the transformation of cyber warfare into a potent geopolitical reality, reshaping the concept of national sovereignty.

Feb 9 • 09:38 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Fanar.. How Qatar Builds Its Sovereign Digital Mind to Protect Language and Identity?

Qatar has launched the 'Fanar' project to create a sovereign digital knowledge base that protects Arabic language and culture amid growing technological transformations.

Feb 8 • 08:43 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Can we free Polish state institutions from Google and Microsoft?

The Polish Central Computing Centre plans to develop open-source solutions for public administration to reduce reliance on American monopolistic services like Google and Microsoft.

Feb 7 • 17:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The digital euro approaches your mobile: what it is, how it differs from cryptocurrencies, and why Europe stakes its sovereignty on this project

The European Central Bank is developing a digital euro to adapt to the digital economy and maintain control over payment systems amidst geopolitical tensions.

Feb 7 • 16:45 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Life & Tech

Digital sovereignty (3/3): Are European citizens trapped into using US Big Tech?

The article analyzes the dependence of European citizens on US tech companies and explores the potential for Europe to achieve digital sovereignty amidst rising US-European tensions.

Feb 4 • 17:14 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Life & Tech

Digital sovereignty: 'an opportunity to have technology serve society'

Martin Hullin discusses the concept of digital sovereignty and its potential to align technology with societal needs on FRANCE 24.

Feb 3 • 22:16 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Life & Tech

Digital sovereignty: 'An opportunity to have technology serve society'

Martin Hullin discusses the concept of digital sovereignty and its potential to align technology with societal needs in an interview with FRANCE 24.

Feb 3 • 22:16 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Digital sovereignty (2/3): Can Europe’s businesses survive without US Big Tech?

The article discusses the challenges and risks faced by European businesses due to their reliance on US Big Tech, amid concerns about potential geopolitical shifts.

Feb 3 • 16:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

EU Commissioner Albuquerque: Europe Must Control Key Technologies

EU Commissioner for Financial Services Maria Luís Albuquerque stated that Europe must maintain control over key technologies that are fundamental to the region's economies, emphasizing the importance of digital sovereignty.

Feb 3 • 09:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Europe replaces American conferencing tools Teams and Zoom with national platforms

France has announced plans to gradually phase out American conferencing tools like Zoom and Teams by 2027, aiming for greater sovereignty and security in public communications.

Feb 3 • 07:50 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Amal Al-Saghrouchni to Al Jazeera Net: We seek to establish our digital sovereignty and build a 'third pole' for artificial intelligence

Morocco's Minister of Digital Transition, Amal Al-Saghrouchni, emphasizes the country's capability to manage its digital data and applications, advocating for the development of advanced national skills in artificial intelligence to ensure control across various levels.

Feb 2 • 17:54 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Digital sovereignty (1/3): Have Trump’s threats spurred a European awakening?

European governments are now exploring indigenous digital solutions as a response to perceived threats from former President Trump, aiming to lessen reliance on US technology.

Feb 2 • 17:03 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

Dependence on Big Tech: What Does 'Digital Sovereignty' Mean?

The article discusses the importance of digital sovereignty in Europe, advocating for independence from Big Tech while emphasizing the need to cultivate this understanding from an early age in schools.

Feb 2 • 06:02 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

"A serious mistake" – criticism of the Lufthansa deal with Musk

Lufthansa's contract with Elon Musk's Starlink satellite service is facing criticism amid the controversy surrounding AI-generated nude images from Musk's chatbot Grok and discussions about digital sovereignty, although it has also received support from prominent figures.

Jan 15 • 13:48 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Digital Sovereignty: The Problem of AI Bias

Elon Musk's AI Grok confronts the world with a viewpoint aligned only with his own, leading to a programmed conflict amidst underdeveloped legal frameworks surrounding digital sovereignty.

Jan 14 • 05:50 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Digital Sovereignty: Ministerial Conflict over Microsoft - Füracker Accuses Mehring of 'Fake News'

During the first cabinet meeting of the year in Bavaria, a conflict erupted between finance minister Albert Füracker and colleague Mehring regarding digital sovereignty and allegations of misinformation.

Jan 12 • 12:08 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Morocco Launches 'Jazari Institutes' to Enhance Digital Sovereignty and Innovation in Artificial Intelligence

Morocco has officially launched the 'Jazari Institutes', a network of excellence centers in artificial intelligence aimed at establishing the country as a leading regional technological hub.

Jan 12 • 11:21 UTC

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