GEOPOLITICS1 September 2026· 9 min

European Tech Sovereignty: Where the EU Stands in 2025

Europe is spending €43 billion to reclaim its digital independence. From chips to cloud, here is a rigorous assessment of where the EU stands, what is working, and what remains a strategic vulnerability.

InekIA Editorial Team

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[1]European Commission — European Chips Act official documentation (2023)

[2]SEMI Europe — European Semiconductor Industry Report (2024)

[3]Synergy Research Group — European Cloud Market Share Q1 2025

[4]PitchBook — Global AI Investment Report 2024 (2025)

[5]Dealroom — European Tech VC Report 2024

[6]European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) — Chip Shortage Impact Report (2022)

[7]ENISA — EU Cloud Certification Scheme (EUCS) Draft (2024)

[8]European Commission — AI Office Establishment Decision (February 2024)

[9]Mistral AI — Series B Funding Announcement (June 2024)

[10]ASML — Annual Report 2023

[11]European Commission — IRIS² Satellite Consortium Award (December 2023)

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