The European Commission has unveiled a technology sovereignty package aimed at reducing Europe’s dependence on U.S. tech giants and strengthening the continent’s digital autonomy. The plan includes a Chips Act 2.0, legislation to support the development of cloud and AI technologies, funding for open-source software, and measures to expand the capacity of European data centers.
EU officials argue that critical technologies such as AI, cloud services, and semiconductors are too important to rely heavily on foreign providers. Supporters view the package as a step toward greater security and competitiveness. Critics, however, warn that stricter sovereignty rules could drive up costs, limit innovation, and make it harder for European startups to compete on the global stage.