{"id":20493,"date":"2026-06-05T12:45:38","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T10:45:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/karlsruhe.digital\/digital-location\/digitalsouveraen\/"},"modified":"2026-06-09T14:57:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T12:57:22","slug":"digitalsouveraen","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/karlsruhe.digital\/en\/digital-location\/digitalsouveraen\/","title":{"rendered":"Competence center for digital sovereignty"},"content":{"rendered":"\n \n
\n
\n
\n \n\n —<\/span>\n Digital sovereignty<\/span>\n<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n

\n Karlsruhe as a center of expertise\n\n<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n \n
\n\n
\n
\n \n
\n \n

\n Why digital sovereignty?\n<\/h3>\n \n

In a world of digital dependencies, monopolistic platforms, non-transparent AI systems and geopolitical uncertainties, digital sovereignty is becoming a prerequisite for a free, secure and empowered society.
\nAnd that is why Europe needs more than technological innovation. In order to create genuine freedom of choice, to be able to make self-determined decisions and to remain capable of acting even in critical situations, we need competence, trust and the ability to actively shape digital developments. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/header>\n <\/div>\n \n

\n\n
\n\n \n
\n
\n \n

\n What is…\n<\/p>\n \n \n\n Digital sovereignty?<\/span>\n<\/span>\n \n \n

Digital sovereignty means that citizens, companies and the economy can fulfill their tasks and role(s) in the digital world independently, self-determinedly and securely.”<\/p>\n

It therefore helps companies and organizations to act in a resilient and economically successful manner. Digital sovereignty is therefore a key prerequisite for a functioning, free and democratic society and can be a competitive advantage. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n\n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n

\n\n
\n\n \n
\n
\n \n

\n Why now?\n<\/p>\n \n \n\n Digital sovereignty is a location task<\/span>\n<\/span>\n \n \n

Digital dependencies, monopolistic platforms, non-transparent AI systems and geopolitical uncertainties pose new challenges for companies, administrations and society. The ability to use and further develop digital technologies in a self-determined manner is increasingly becoming a competitive and resilience factor. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n\n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n

\n\n
\n\n \n
\n
\n \n

\n Why Karlsruhe?\n<\/p>\n \n \n\n Special requirements<\/span>\n<\/span>\n \n \n

Excellence in computer science, IT security, data protection, law, ethics, AI and technology transfer meets an innovative administration, international appeal as a city of media art and strong entrepreneurial implementation power.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n\n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n

\n\n
\n\n \n
\n
\n \n

\n And karlsruhe.digital?\n<\/p>\n \n \n\n Expert group “Human-centered digital sovereignty”<\/span>\n<\/span>\n \n \n

Planned measures and timeline:<\/p>\n