GEOPOLITICS26 August 2026· 10 min
European Tech Sovereignty: Where Does Europe Really Stand in 2025?
Europe invests €43B in digital sovereignty yet remains 92% dependent on non-EU cloud providers. A deep dive into the real state of European tech autonomy, its strategic gaps, and the bold bets being placed to close them.
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