GEOPOLITICS21 April 2026· 9 min
European Tech Sovereignty: Where Does Europe Really Stand in 2025?
Europe is investing €200B+ in digital independence, yet 92% of its cloud infrastructure runs on US hyperscalers. A deep dive into the state of European tech sovereignty.
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[2]Semiconductor Industry Association — 2024 State of the Industry Report
[3]Draghi Report on European Competitiveness, September 2024
[4]IDC Europe — Sovereign Cloud Market Forecast 2024–2028
[5]Dealroom — European Tech Ecosystem Report 2024
[6]McKinsey & Company — Automotive Semiconductor Market Analysis 2024
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[8]OECD — AI Talent and Brain Drain in Europe 2024
[9]Linklaters — EU AI Act Compliance Cost Analysis 2024
[10]Allianz Trade — European Automotive Chip Shortage Economic Impact 2021