EU plots long game against US digital supremacy

Jun 3, 2026 · 12:35 PM UTC ·4 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 38 views

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The EU is implementing a tech sovereignty plan to enhance its domestic technology sector and reduce reliance on American firms. This initiative aims to support European companies in becoming competitive against U.S. tech giants while ensuring the security of critical services. The proposed legislation includes measures for public funding, innovation, and a framework for assessing the trustworthiness of foreign technology providers.

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▪The European Commission's tech sovereignty plan seeks to boost domestic technology champions.
▪The package includes the EU's Cloud and AI Development Act, which allows vetting of countries providing tech services.
▪EU countries currently spend €264 billion annually on American technology, dominated by firms like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon.

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News Technology EU plots long game against US digital supremacy The European Commission’s so-called tech sovereignty plan aims to boost domestic champions rather than shut out American competitors. Listen AI generated Text-to-speech Copy Link Copied Share via email Share on X Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn Free article usually reserved for subscribers But the real focus of the proposed legislation is on measures aimed at helping European companies grow into serious contenders capable of taking on U.S. Big Tech. | Sophia Berger/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images June 3, 2026 2:11 pm CET By Mathieu Pollet BRUSSELS — The EU is moving to counter American dominance in technology by reaching for one of the oldest tools in its arsenal: industrial strategy.

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