EU Shifts Focus to US Tech Dependence Amid Trump Concerns, Pushing for Digital Sovereignty
Summary
The European Union is shifting its focus from China to U.S. technology dependence, pushing for greater digital sovereignty amid concerns over geopolitical vulnerabilities highlighted by potential political tensions with the U.S.
Key Points
- The EU is reducing its economic dependence on U.S. technology amid concerns over geopolitical shocks linked to potential return of Donald Trump.
- Over 80% of the EU's digital products, services, infrastructure, and intellectual property currently depend on foreign countries, mainly the U.S.
- France and Germany are leading efforts to adopt domestic and open-source digital technologies to enhance digital sovereignty.
- EU initiatives include developing AI-based European cloud solutions and digital infrastructures, alongside launching projects like the Digital Euro and alternative payment systems.
