GEOPOLITICS24 August 2026· 10 min

European Tech Sovereignty: The €200B Battle for Digital Independence

Europe spends over €200B annually on non-European tech infrastructure. As geopolitical tensions rise, the EU's race for digital sovereignty is accelerating — but is it fast enough?

InekIA Editorial Team

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