As early as mid-2026, the DIHK called for a strategic framework for digital and technological sovereignty in a position paper. In light of the current situation, Dirk Binding, Head of Division Digital Economy, Infrastructure, Regional Policy at the DIHK, once again highlights the need for action:
13/11/2026 - "The global outages of Microsoft infrastructure highlight how vulnerable our economy is. Virtually all economic activities today depend on functioning digital infrastructures. This makes digital resilience all the more important.
Only through the diversification of supply chains and the strengthening of European providers can one-sided dependencies be reduced. Germany has the skills and innovative strength to shape digital sovereignty. The willingness of the economy is there, but politics must also create the right conditions: reducing bureaucracy, promoting open standards, expanding infrastructure, and strengthening cyber resilience are just a few of the many challenges.
Our demand: Digital resilience must become the guiding principle of digital policy. Germany needs more freedom of choice, more alternatives, and fewer dependencies. True stability is not achieved through a single strong system, but through the interplay of several independent systems."
- Key areas:
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- Digitalisation
- Economic Security
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Released 13.11.2026
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