GEOPOLITICS9 August 2026· 10 min

European Tech Sovereignty: Where Does the EU Really Stand in 2025?

Name: InekIA
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Europe spends €300B+ annually on digital technologies yet controls less than 4% of global cloud infrastructure. A deep dive into the EU's strategic battle for technological independence.

InekIA Editorial Team

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[1]Synergy Research Group — European Cloud Market Share Report, Q1 2025

[2]SEMI Europe — European Semiconductor Manufacturing Report, 2024

[3]Stanford University — AI Index Report 2024

[4]Bruegel Institute — Europe's Digital Trade Balance, 2024

[5]European Commission — European Chips Act Implementation Progress Report, 2024

[6]UNCTAD — Data Protection and Privacy Legislation Worldwide, 2024

[7]Mario Draghi — The Future of European Competitiveness Report, September 2024

[8]EuroHPC Joint Undertaking — Annual Report 2024

[9]European Data Protection Board — CLOUD Act Conflict of Laws Assessment, 2024

[10]European Innovation Council — Portfolio Performance Report, 2024