ROBERTO VIOLA ON THE EU’S TECH SOVEREIGNTY AGENDA AND US-EU COOPERATION - Join the Atlantic Council’s Europe Center and Atlantic Council Technology Programs for a conversation with Roberto Viola, director-general of DG Connect at the European Commission, on the EU’s rapidly evolving approach to tech sovereignty and its implications for transatlantic cooperation.

The European Union has placed tech sovereignty at the center of its policy agenda, aiming to strengthen Europe’s capacity to innovate and compete in areas ranging from cloud infrastructure to artificial intelligence. The European Commission is advancing a suite of initiatives, including the emerging tech sovereignty package and the proposed Cloud and AI Development Act, designed to bolster Europe’s digital resilience while safeguarding its values. At the same time, these efforts raise important questions for the transatlantic relationship, including: Where do opportunities for cooperation lie? And where might divergences pose challenges?

To unpack these issues, Viola will offer his perspective on the EU’s strategic priorities, the rationale behind these latest policy initiatives, and the path forward for US-EU collaboration in shaping the global technology landscape.

ORIGINAL AIRDATE - 06/24/2026