Who Really Shapes Europe’s Digital Future?

Wednesday, November 26, 2025
a large building with a lot of flags in front of it

Europe likes to present itself as the world’s digital rule-maker. From the AI Act to the Digital Markets Act, from data governance to platform accountability, the European Union has built the most expansive regulatory framework for the digital economy anywhere on earth. But behind the headlines and the political theatre lies a more complex question—one that is rarely asked, yet essential for understanding Europe’s technological trajectory. Who actually holds the power to shape Europe’s digital future?

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