• EU Commission presents Quantum Strategy today
• Wintergerst: ‘Setting the course for greater digital sovereignty’

The EU Commission is today presenting its ‘Quantum Strategy’, which aims to put Europe at the forefront of the global race for quantum technologies. The declared goal is to establish a complete European value chain – from research and production to industrial application. The focus is on strategic investments in infrastructure, talent and start-ups. Bitkom President Dr Ralf Wintergerst comments:

“Quantum computing is a technological revolution on a par with AI. Quantum technology is a completely different way of computing, communicating securely and measuring with unprecedented precision. It has the potential to fundamentally change industries and redefine international competitiveness. With the Quantum Strategy presented today, the EU Commission is setting the right course for Germany and Europe to become both leading users and competitive providers of this new technology in the future – and thus gain more digital sovereignty.

We must not allow ourselves to become fragmented within the EU when it comes to quantum technology, but must instead focus on well-coordinated programmes and close cooperation between Member States. If we want European digital sovereignty, we need genuine European cooperation. Unlike in the past, quantum technologies offer the opportunity to translate Europe’s scientific leadership into a competitive industry at an early stage. This requires, among other things, easy access to infrastructure and the state as an anchor customer for quantum technology. Following the strategy presented today, Europe urgently needs a Quantum Act that backs up the announcements with concrete measures and a strong financial framework and anchors them in the long term in order to create planning security.”