GEOPOLITICS14 September 2026· 9 min
European Tech Sovereignty: Where Does Europe Really Stand in 2025?
Europe controls less than 4% of global cloud infrastructure. As digital dependency on US and Chinese platforms deepens, the EU is racing to reclaim strategic autonomy. Here is the full picture.
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