Digital Sovereignty: Can Europe Take Back Control?
Digital Sovereignty: Can Europe Take Back Control?

Digital Sovereignty: Can Europe Take Back Control?

The Optimist – Conversations with the leaders and industries shaping Europe’s digital future

17.03.2026 • 40 Min.

In this powerful episode of The Optimist, Dr. Dale Rickard is joined by Carla Husted (Mercator Foundation) and Kai Zenner (European Parliament) to tackle one of the most urgent questions of our time: Can Europe become digitally sovereign — and what happens if it doesn’t?