The Evolution of European Informational Integration: From the Digital Single Market to Digital Sovereignty and the Brussels Effect

Abstract

This study delves into the transformation of digital integration in Europe, charting a course from the initial Digital Single Market concept put forward in 2015, to the more current idea of Digital Sovereignty.A key element in this transition is the 'Brussels Effect', a theory developed by Anu Bradford, which elucidates how the European Union influences global markets by extending its internal regulations externally.By inspecting major legislative frameworks, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Digital Services Act (DSA), and the Digital Markets Act (DMA), this research highlights the EU's evolution from unifying its internal market, to taking on the role of a global standard-setter. CZU: 004:339.92(4EU); JEL: F15, L86, O33