Digital sovereignty has become a hotly debated concept. The current convergence of multiple
crises adds fuel to this debate as it contextualizes the concept in a foundational discussion
of democratic principles civil rights and national identities: is (technological)
self-determination an option for every individual to cope with the digital sphere effectively?
Can disruptive events provide chances to rethink our ideas of society - including the design of
the objects and processes which constitute our techno-social realities? The positions assembled
in this volume analyze opportunities for participation and policy-making and describe
alternative technological practices before and after the pandemic.
