EU pushes digital sovereignty as AI-driven cyber attacks surge

The European Union is strengthening digital sovereignty through new legislation on artificial intelligence, data, and chips, and by promoting local cloud services. In Slovenia, Telekom Slovenije has launched a sovereign cloud that stores and processes data within the country under EU and national security rules, aiming to give businesses and public institutions greater control and resilience.

In Croatia, experts warned that cyber‑attacks increasingly rely on AI agents. A recent large‑scale incident affected more than 30 organizations worldwide, with 80‑90 % of the attack automated and only minimal human involvement. Regulators note that current legislation lags behind these technologies, while EU frameworks such as the AI Act, NIS2 and DORA overlap in managing risk and responsibility. Both countries see the need for stronger verification of security measures and the ability to demonstrate compliance by 2026.