From 26 to 30 May 2025, the University of Salerno hosted the Erasmus+ Blended-Intensive Programme (BIP) “Digital Constitutionalism and Digital Sovereignty: Navigating Power and Rights in the Digital Age,” alongside the IX edition of the GIG-ARTS Conference. The programme brought together students and academics to critically examine how digital sovereignty and constitutional principles are shaping governance, rights, and power in the digital sphere.

This edition of the BIP was a joint initiative involving the University of Salerno, University of Bremen, University of Groningen, University of Tallinn, University of Padua, and Dublin City University.

The programme began with a series of online lectures, introducing participants to the theoretical foundations of Digital Constitutionalism and the various disciplinary perspectives on Digital Sovereignty. These sessions laid the groundwork for the in-person component held in Salerno, where participants had the opportunity to attend the GIG-ARTS Conference and subsequently develop policy briefs in small groups based on the insights gained throughout the week.

Advancing the Cluster’s mission

Participation in BIP Salerno 2025 and GIG-ARTS underscores the Cluster’s ongoing commitment to critical, interdisciplinary research at the intersection of law and technology. Insights and collaborations from the week will inform its research on strategic autonomy, digital rights, and the future of internet governance.

We extend our thanks to the University of Salerno and the Digital Constitutionalism Network for hosting this intellectually rich and collaborative event.