GEOPOLITICS10 September 2026· 9 min
European Tech Sovereignty: Where Does the EU Actually Stand in 2025?
Europe spends €12B+ annually chasing digital autonomy, yet 92% of its cloud infrastructure runs on US hyperscalers. A hard-nosed assessment of where EU tech sovereignty stands today.
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