GEOPOLITICS3 June 2026· 9 min
European Tech Sovereignty: Where Does Europe Really Stand in 2025?
Europe is betting hundreds of billions on breaking free from Silicon Valley and Asian tech giants. But are ambition and reality aligned? A deep-dive into the continent's strategic autonomy race.
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