GEOPOLITICS20 April 2026· 10 min
European Tech Sovereignty: Where Does Europe Really Stand in 2025?
Europe controls less than 4% of global cloud infrastructure yet aims to lead the next digital decade. A deep-dive into the continent's strategic bet on technological independence.
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