GEOPOLITICS12 May 2026· 10 min
European Tech Sovereignty: Where Does Europe Really Stand in 2025?
Europe spends over €300 billion annually on digital technologies, yet 92% of its cloud infrastructure is controlled by US or Chinese hyperscalers. A deep dive into the continent's sovereignty paradox.
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