What are the key strategic actions?

1. Developing a common European digital stackBuild interoperable and cyber-secure platforms for AI, cloud computing, digital identification, data access, and digital currencies such as the digital euro.Prioritize harmonized European platforms capable of competing with global leaders in terms of scale and impact.Investments in infrastructure will include energy-efficient public computing capabilities (EuroHPC) and next-generation chips to support the development and adoption of AI in key sectors.2. Rolling out high-impact digital servicesIntroduce minimum viable products (MVPs) as scalable digital solutions in strategic areas such as AI-based biotechnology, smart manufacturing, robotics, mobility, and healthcare.These unified, pan-European deployments will demonstrate Europe's capacity to innovate with added value.3. Leveraging open source and collaborationEuroStack advocates for an open-source innovation ecosystem. By leveraging Europe's strengths in free software and cultivating a collaborative network of developers, researchers, and innovators, the initiative will accelerate innovation and sustainability. The focus is on open API, data sharing and european players.

What are the guiding principles?

1. Sovereignty and security: Ensuring that Europe's critical digital infrastructure remains under European jurisdiction, protected by robust security-by-design and privacy-by-design frameworks.2. Promoting integration within an open source stack, while reducing dependence on proprietary technologies and solutions from large technology companies.3. Sustainability: Build energy-efficient and resource-friendly systems that align with Europe's environmental and climate goals.4. Data as a common good: Treat data as a shared resource to unlock innovation while preserving societal interests and fundamental rights.5. Decentralized sovereign infrastructure: Combine edge computing and centralized systems to improve efficiency and data sovereignty.6. Inclusive governance: Establish harmonized regulations and accountability mechanisms that balance short-term resilience and long-term autonomy.7.Strong democracy: Advance digital technologies that not only avoid harm but actively support and strengthen democratic societies.

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EuroStack aims to rebuild Europe's strategic digital autonomy

Jan 23

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The EuroStack initiative reflects Europe's ambition to achieve strategic digital autonomy through a total investment of €300 billion over ten years. What are the actions, principles, and players involved? Our expert takes a closer look.

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