Europe's Quantum Shield: Sovereignty vs AI Cyber Risks

In mid-2026, Europe's push for post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and digital sovereignty frameworks marks a pivotal response to quantum computing's encryption-breaking potential and AI-amplified cyber threats. Mandating PQC transitions by 2030 for critical infrastructure, the EU aims to secure €15 trillion in data flows amid accelerating quantum roadmaps from global leaders. This strategic pivot balances technological autonomy with execution risks in a fragmenting geoeconomic landscape.