GEOPOLITICS5 April 2026· 10 min
European Tech Sovereignty: Where Does Europe Really Stand in 2024?
Europe is spending €43 billion to reclaim its technological independence, yet U.S. and Chinese platforms still dominate. A rigorous assessment of what sovereignty means in practice, and what remains to be done.
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