GEOPOLITICS30 July 2026· 10 min
European Tech Sovereignty: The €150B Battle for Digital Independence
Europe is investing over €150 billion to reclaim its digital future. From semiconductors to cloud infrastructure, the continent's sovereignty race is reshaping global tech competition.
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