GEOPOLITICS22 May 2026· 9 min
European Tech Sovereignty: Where Does the EU Really Stand in 2025?
The EU has pledged billions to reclaim digital independence, yet 92% of cloud infrastructure still runs on US hyperscalers. A rigorous assessment of where European tech sovereignty truly stands.
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