A Digital Parachute for Democracy
US sanctions against representatives of NGOs, courts, domestic intelligence agencies, and the European Commission have been a reality since last year.
In addition to travel bans, the loss of digital services is also a risk: email, office tools, video calls, cloud files, and payment services.
Digital dependencies are being used as a means of influence and to hinder democratic action, while at the same time it remains difficult to replace existing infrastructures.
In her keynote, Jutta Horstmann explains why “digital parachutes” are needed: lightweight solutions that safeguard organizations and ensure their ability to act.

