Swiss Federal Council adopts report on Switzerland's digital sovereignty

Switzerland's Federal Council adopted a report on the country's digital sovereignty, defining it as the capacity to control and act in digital space. It sets up an interdepartmental SEPOS led working group and endorses existing hybrid multi-cloud and open-source strategies.

Verified Editor-read Swiss Federal Council press release, 26 November 2025

What it does not test. It does not commit any budget, choose suppliers, or amend a law; the working group's powers and timeline remain undefined.

How this item counts. This item is dated before the index starts on 1 January 2026, so it does not count in the European Sovereignty Index.

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