Is the AWS European Sovereign Cloud enough for your digital sovereignty?

The recent announcement of the AWS European Sovereign Cloud marked a significant milestone in the evolution of the European tech landscape. For years, European organisations have navigated a complex tension: the desire for the world-class scalability of US hyper-scalers versus the strict legal requirements of GDPR and the strategic need for digital sovereignty.

But as the geopolitical landscape shifts, highlighted by unpredictable events such as the recent discourse surrounding the potential US annexation of Greenland, the conversation has moved beyond mere data privacy. It is now about control, jurisdiction, and the long-term resilience of European digital infrastructure.

At Scrive, we believe the central question for every IT and Legal department in 2026 is: What level of digital sovereignty is right for you?

The geopolitical wake-up call

Digital sovereignty is the ability of a state or an organisation to have authority over its own digital destiny, data, hardware, and software. When geopolitical tensions rise, dependencies on foreign infrastructure become liabilities. Whether it is the risk of the US Cloud Act being applied to European data or the sudden shift in diplomatic relations (as seen in the Greenland debates), the reality is clear: European organisations must decide how much “non-European dependency” they can afford to carry.

For sectors relying on e-signing, contract management, and eID integrations, where the data is the lifeblood of the business, this choice is critical.

The 5 levels of digital sovereignty

To help you navigate this, we have created a guide which splits the market into five levels of dependency. Where does your current tech stack sit? What are your needs?

Read the full guide to get the clarity you need.