Facing the possibility of a second Donald Trump term in the US, the European Union is accelerating its strategic shift. The goal is to consolidate an autonomy that allows defending the rules-based international order against unilateral policies. The bloc is betting on strengthening institutions like the UN and the WTO, marking a clear philosophical divergence.
Cybersecurity and digital diplomacy: pillars of strategic autonomy 🔐
This positioning requires concrete technical tools. The EU is promoting the development of sovereign cloud infrastructures (GAIA-X) and proprietary cybersecurity protocols. European encryption and certification standards are prioritized, reducing external dependencies. Investment in secure communication satellites (IRIS2) and artificial intelligence from an ethical approach are key parts of this digital autonomy architecture.
User manual for a world without America First 📖
So it's time to reactivate the old geopolitics instruction manual, the one we've had stored in the attic since 2016. We'll have to dust off concepts like constant dialogue and consensus, even if their loading time is slow. The EU is preparing to be the pesky friend who reminds everyone of the rules of the game at the meeting, while another guest decides to play a different solitaire. At least we'll know whose turn it is to speak.