Quantum Encryption Goes Mainstream as EU Deploys QKD Network

The European Quantum Communication Infrastructure (EuroQCI) project officially launched its first operational QKD backbone in 2025, connecting 27 EU nations through satellite-fiber entanglement channels.
Trials between Vienna and Rome achieved bit-error rates below 1%, offering quantum-resilient encryption for governmental and defense data.
The initiative positions the EU as a pioneer in post-quantum cryptography, setting global standards ahead of U.S. and Chinese systems.