NGI Commons outlines expectations for the EU Tech Sovereignty Package

NGI Commons has outlined expectations for the European Union’s forthcoming Tech Sovereignty Package, a policy initiative aimed at strengthening Europe’s control over critical digital technologies and reducing reliance on non-European providers.

The initiative is expected to focus on semiconductors, cloud computing, AI and open-source software. According to NGI Commons, the package aims to align and simplify existing policies rather than introduce a new layer of regulation.

The framework builds on recommendations from Mario Draghi’s report on European competitiveness and seeks to support innovation, competitiveness and the EU’s broader objective of open strategic autonomy. A central element of the proposal is the recognition of open technologies as digital commons that underpin Europe’s digital ecosystem.

The analysis argues that open-source software should be treated as strategic infrastructure and supported through long-term funding, coordinated development efforts and greater public-sector adoption to strengthen digital resilience and security.

The report notes that challenges remain, including securing long-term funding, managing the growing energy demands of AI infrastructure and attracting investment, as policymakers seek to balance technological sovereignty with competitiveness.

Why does it matter?

The Tech Sovereignty Package is expected to shape how Europe approaches critical technologies such as semiconductors, cloud services, AI and open-source software in the coming years.

By treating open technologies as strategic infrastructure, policymakers could strengthen digital resilience, reduce external dependencies and support the EU’s broader goal of technological sovereignty while maintaining competitiveness in the global digital economy.

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