2026 Tech Sovereignty Package marks a definitive shift from Europe as a “Regulatory Superpower” to a “Production Powerhouse.” Led by Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen, this flagship legislative bundle aims to systematically dismantle Europe’s structural reliance on foreign technology providers.
This article, written by Dr Monique Calisti, CEO of Martel, provides a critical breakdown of the four pillars of autonomy (CADA, Chips Act 2.0, Open Digital Ecosystems, and Digitalisation in Energy), exposing the legal frictions and strategic tensions that will fundamentally reshape the European and global tech landscape.
You will gain actionable, high-level recommendations – including the necessity of implementing “Hold Your Own Key” (HYOK) encryption and preparing for NIS2/CRA supply chain audits – to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and strategically position your organisation to capture the massive public procurement and R&D opportunities emerging from this profound market shift. Failing to adapt risks exclusion from the European market, while early action defines the next decade of digital leadership.
Download the full analysis to understand the legal friction, funding dilemmas, and strategic tensions that will define the next decade of European digital leadership.
