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June 11, 2025
The Bavarian Minister of State for Digital, Dr. Fabian Mehring, visited the Optics Competence Center of Nokia in Nuremberg. The focus of the exchange was on current developments in the field of optical high -speed networks, energy -efficient chips for mobile phone technologies and questions of technological independence.
Digital sovereignty is not a luxury debate, but a question of democratic self -determination. Whether AI, social media or network technology - who does not understand or simply does not have or simply has it depends. Industrial data, emphasized Digital Minister Mehring during his visit.
The Nokia Optics Competence Center in Nuremberg is one of the leading locations for communication technology in Europe. Experts are developing top technology for mobile phone networks, glass fiber communication and cloud infrastructures here. By participating in the (IPCEI) of the EU in the area of microelectronics and connectivity, Nokia makes a decisive contribution to the technological independence of Germany and Europe - also supported by funding from the Free State of Bavaria.
Public 5G mobile networks are elementary part of the critical infrastructure and of crucial importance for business and society. It is all the more important to rely on trustworthy providers and systematically reduce technological dependencies when expanding.
Minister Mehring: For me, digital sovereignty means: keeping control and design future networks-especially as free democracy. With strong European tech partners such as Nokia, we create alternatives to China and the USA-and thus ensure our design freedom in digital space.
