GEOPOLITICS10 April 2026· 10 min
European Tech Sovereignty: Where Does the EU Really Stand in 2025?
Europe controls less than 4% of global cloud infrastructure. As digital dependence on US and Chinese tech deepens, the EU's sovereignty agenda faces its most critical test yet.
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