EuroDIG 2026 – Make YOUR voice heard

Interested individuals who would like to contribute a short statement to one or several of these sessions could sign up until 18 May.
You can find more information on the sessions at the EuroDIGWiki. Each statement should be no longer than two minutes.

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I or representatives from my organisation plan to contribute to the guiding question of the following main topic session:
(You can pick one question per MainTopic)

Main Topic 1: WSIS+20 Review Outcomes and the Path to Implementation 1. Linking WSIS+20 with broader UN processes such as GDC

The WSIS+20 resolution underscores the importance of strengthening coherence between the WSIS framework and wider UN processes, particularly the Global Digital Compact. From your perspective, how can the implementation of WSIS+20 outcomes be better aligned with instruments such as the Pact for the Future and the GDC, and what practical steps would you suggest to ensure coherent and mutually reinforcing delivery?
With multiple digital governance processes underway, how can stakeholders ensure that WSIS+20 implementation is not diluted or duplicated, but instead benefits from coordinated action?

2. Operationalizing WSIS+20 outcomes in a measurable manner

What are the most critical outcomes of the WSIS+20 Review that now require immediate implementation, and where should stakeholders prioritize efforts in the next 2–3 years?
Building on the WSIS+20 mandate for Action Lines to elaborate targeted implementation roadmaps, how can WSIS+20 commitments be operationalized in a measurable and accountable manner?
What concrete institutional, policy, or technical mechanisms are most effective at the national and regional levels, and how should metrics be designed to ensure consistency and comparability across different contexts?

3. How can the multistakeholder model – and specifically the IGF – be evolved to ensure inclusive engagement and meaningful participation in the implementation of WSIS+20 outcomes?

How can we strengthen the participation of governments, the private sector, and underrepresented groups (including youth and gender-diverse voices) to ensure the implementation phase avoids fragmentation?
What concrete actions should the IGF and EuroDIG take to move beyond discussion, ensuring that stakeholder engagement leads to tangible policy impact and the technical support required for under-resourced regions?

Main Topic 2: European Approaches to Digital Sovereignty 1. Is “digital sovereignty” the right term for Europe’s goals, or are autonomy, resilience, or governance capacity more accurate—and how do these framings influence policy choices and the feasibility of initiatives like GAIA-X? 2. Can European regulation (e.g., the Digital Markets Act) alone deliver digital sovereignty, or are parallel investments in infrastructure, innovation, and industrial capacity essential to avoid falling short? 3. How can Europe assert its digital sovereignty against the US and China without fragmenting the open internet, and what technical and political solutions are most urgently needed now?

Main Topic 3: Trustworthy AI in Public Services: Transparency, Accountability, and Crisis-Resilient Communication 1. How can public services balance efficiency, transparency, and inclusivity when deploying AI, while maintaining human oversight and democratic control? 2. What role can anticipatory governance, civic participation, and AI itself play in identifying and mitigating risks like bias, exclusion, and unequal access? 3. How can current regulatory approaches be adapted to address real-world implementation challenges, especially for vulnerable or underrepresented groups?

Main Topic 4: Platforms’ Accountability to Strengthen the Digital Public Sphere 1. From Consumers to Citizens: How can we redesign platform architectures to prioritize civic agency over engagement metrics?
The DSA and Council of Europe frameworks emphasize user empowerment, but how can we move beyond regulatory compliance to ensure platforms actively foster democratic debate—not just consumption? What concrete mechanisms (e.g., algorithmic transparency, participatory design, or civic moderation) could shift users from passive audiences to active citizens? 2. Algorithms and Autonomy: What safeguards are needed to protect cognitive sovereignty in an AI-driven public sphere?
Generative AI and synthetic media are reshaping how we think, debate, and form opinions. Drawing from the Rome Declaration on Media Ecology and Cannes Declaration on the Sovereignty of Mind, how can we ensure that digital environments respect human autonomy, critical thinking, and pluralism—rather than exploiting cognitive vulnerabilities for profit or manipulation? 3. Governance in Action: How can multi-stakeholder collaboration turn regulatory ideals into platform realities?
The DSA and Council of Europe provide legal foundations, but implementation requires cooperation between civil society, platforms, and public authorities. What role should each actor play in co-creating accountability frameworks that balance innovation with fundamental rights? How can we bridge the gap between high-level principles (e.g., user empowerment, transparency) and the technical, day-to-day operations of platforms?

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