The European technological sovereignty package – a change in the EU’s approach to digital autonomy

The new set of measures on semiconductors, AI and cloud infrastructure aims to strengthen the EU’s position as an “AI continent”, while strategies on open-source and energy sustainability support implementation

by Wolf Theiss Rechtsanwalte GmbH & Co KG,  July 27, 2026

Authors: Flavius Florea (Counsel), Cătălin Velişcu (Associate) – Wolf Theiss

On 3 June 2026, the European Commission published a set of measures designed to reinforce the EU’s digital autonomy in key fields of technological development. Referred to as the “European technological sovereignty package” (“ETSP”), the policy update forms part of the EU’s broader efforts to increase digital autonomy and reduce reliance on suppliers outside of the Single Market. At the same time, the proposals aim to strengthen the EU’s position as an AI continent and con...