GEOPOLITICS1 April 2026· 8 min

European Tech Sovereignty: Where Does Europe Really Stand?

Europe has pledged billions to reclaim digital independence, yet US and Chinese platforms still dominate its critical infrastructure. A rigorous assessment of where sovereignty efforts stand—and what they mean for business strategy.

InekIA Editorial Team

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[1]European Commission – Digital Decade Progress Report 2023

[2]Synergy Research Group – European Cloud Market Share Q1 2024

[3]Dealroom – European AI Startup Funding Report 2024

[4]GDPR Enforcement Tracker – cumulative fines data 2024

[5]PwC – EU AI Act Compliance Cost Analysis 2024

[6]European Investment Bank – Digital Investment Report 2023

[7]European Chips Act – Official Journal of the European Union, September 2023

[8]GAIA-X Association – Annual Report 2023

[9]Horizon Europe – Digital, Industry and Space Budget Allocation 2021-2027

[10]European Space Agency – Budget Approval 2023-2025