EU targets Big Tech dependence with ‘made-in-Europe’ drive
The European Commission has proposed new laws to enhance the EU's domestic technology sectors and reduce reliance on US Big Tech. This initiative includes the Cloud and AI Development Act and Chips Act 2.0, aiming to increase the EU's semiconductor market share. The proposals emphasize the need for technological sovereignty, particularly in critical sectors like healthcare and energy.
- ▪The EU aims to double its global market share of semiconductors to 20 percent by 2030.
- ▪New laws will require cloud providers in sensitive sectors to ensure services and data are controlled within Europe.
- ▪US Big Tech companies like Amazon and Microsoft are adapting to EU regulations by launching locally-controlled cloud solutions.
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| Publication time | Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:41:31 +0800 |
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EU targets Big Tech dependence with ‘made-in-Europe’ driveSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxEU tech chief Henna Virkkunen warned of "kill switches" that could let governments or firms disrupt services.PHOTO: EPAPublished Jun 04, 2026, 01:41 AMUpdated Jun 04, 2026, 01:44 AMListenBRUSSELS - The European Commission proposed laws on June 3 to boost domestic cloud, AI and semiconductor industries and cut reliance on US Big Tech, defying US government criticism of the bloc’s crackdown on its industry.The Cloud and AI Development Act and Chips Act 2.0 form part of Europe’s push for technological sovereignty and its efforts to close the gap with US and Chinese rivals.The Commission wants to double the EU’s global market share of semiconductors to 20 per cent by 2030.“We…
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