Practicing sovereignty : digital involvement in times of crises Digital sovereignty has become a hotly debated concept. The current convergence of multiple crises adds fuel to this debate as it contextualizes the concept in a foundational discussion of democratic principles civil rights and national identities: is (technological) self determination an option for every individual to cope with the digital sphere effectively Can disruptive events provide chances to rethink our ideas of society including the design of the objects and processes which constitute our techno social realities The positions assembled in this volume analyze opportunities for participation and policy making and describe alternative technological practices before and after the pandemic