EXCLUSIVE: Council leaning towards watering down digital sovereignty

The revised wording of the latest compromise amendments on the Digital Decade reflect EU countries’ concerns about protectionism

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Banners featuring the logo of the EU Council and the Danish presidency are displayed on the European Council headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, 02 July 2025. [EPA/OLIVIER MATTHYS]

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