GEOPOLITICS30 July 2026· 10 min
European Tech Sovereignty: Where Does the EU Really Stand in 2025?
Europe spends over €300B annually on digital technologies, yet 92% of cloud infrastructure remains controlled by US and Chinese hyperscalers. Here is the unvarnished state of EU tech sovereignty.
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