Why digital sovereignty, cyber resilience, and interoperability are now mission-critical – and how Germany is leading the way.
- Germany’s new government coalition contract signals a strategic shift toward European digital sovereignty.
- Billions in funding and clear political will show the country’s commitment to cyber resilience.
- Open standards and interoperability are becoming essential requirements for public sector IT across the EU.
Europe is at a turning point. Between geopolitical tensions, growing cyber threats, and a renewed focus on sovereignty, national governments are rethinking how digital infrastructure is built and who they trust to build it. One country stands out in this shift: Germany.
As the EU’s largest economy and a central force in European defense, Germany is actively reshaping the continent’s digital future around three pillars: sovereignty, cyber resilience, and interoperability.
For us at Pexip, this transformation hits close to home. We help secure some of the most sensitive video conversations in Europe. And the mission we accept every day is to keep video collaboration sovereign, resilient, and interoperable to meet and exceed evolving European requirements.
Digital sovereignty – from supply chain to data control
Germany’s latest coalition agreement among its governing parties places digital sovereignty high on the political agenda. While not yet law, the agreement outlines clear priorities: reduce reliance on non-European vendors and promote European-built solutions that meet strict performance and security standards. The explicit goal is to have a European ecosystem of vendors to grant a reliable value chain and enforce full data sovereignty to European standards.
To deliver on this, the newly formed Federal Ministry for Digitalization and Government Modernization is working to modernize procurement and execution. The vision is to make Germany a digital “lighthouse” that guides both public and private sectors across Europe.
Cyber resilience – from cyber-defense to modularization
Germany is also backing up its cyber defense ambitions with action. Billions in funding have been allocated to strengthen Germany’s Federal Armed Forces. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz appointed the Ministers of Interior, Exterior, and Defense in second and third place in the German Federal Government thereby putting a clear focus on public safety and defense. This focus is also reflected in the government’s coalition agreement: Germany’s digitization strategy must improve Germany’s cyber resilience, especially for critical infrastructures. As one aspect of this, manipulation of communication and information streams is to be prevented. As a second aspect, exchangeability via modular solutions instead of monoliths must be granted.
Interoperability – from open standards to European interconnectivity
Germany’s digital strategy also puts strong emphasis on open standards and interconnectivity. This is to ensure that German-based technology stacks are interoperable with systems across European states and their government agencies.
Communication solutions as one of Germany’s focus technologies…and how Pexip Secure Meetings fits in
Next to solutions such as AI and quantum, Germany’s coalition contract also defines information- and communication technologies as key to the digitization strategy. At this, “Made in Europe” is to become a global brand.
The trend towards sovereignty, resilience, and open standards aligns closely with how Pexip Secure Meetings is built:
- European software with on-prem. or flexible private cloud deployment options
- With defense-grade encryption and authorization
- Grounded in open standards and trusted for its ability to bridge video conferencing platforms and integrate 3rd party software
Why this matters across Europe
Germany is not acting in isolation. Its political and economic leadership makes it a powerful catalyst for broader change. By prioritizing sovereignty, cyber resilience, and interconnectivity, Germany is setting a direction for many EU and EEA countries to follow. The choices European governments make today, when it comes to infrastructure, standards, and trusted partners, have the potential to shape the continent’s digital agenda for years to come.
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