Europe Launches Federated Cloud to Reduce Tech Dependence
EURO‑3C aims to strengthen EU digital sovereignty by federating national cloud and AI infrastructure under European governance, reducing reliance on US and Chinese tech providers.
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European spending on sovereign cloud to triple
European sovereign cloud spending is surging as legal and geopolitical risks linked to U.S. providers push EU organizations to prioritize digital sovereignty and regulatory certainty.
Commission seeks input on a 2026 EU open‑source strategy to reduce digital dependencies
The Commission seeks input on a 2026 EU open‑source strategy to reduce digital dependencies, boost competitiveness, and strengthen cybersecurity through coordinated policy and funding measures.
Council adopts amendment to build AI gigafactories and boost quantum tech
The Council amended the EuroHPC regulation to enable AI gigafactories and add a quantum pillar, defining funding, procurement and safeguards for market access and SME protection.
EU Reasserts Autonomy in Enforcing DSA and DMA
EU leaders reaffirm regulatory autonomy over DSA and DMA enforcement as US threatens measures against EU firms and Commission steps up digital platform oversight.
EU cloud sovereignty efforts criticized for favoring US hyperscalers
CISPE warns the EU Cloud Sovereignty Framework’s scoring model may favor US hyperscalers over local providers, while the EC defends it as measurable and procurement-ready amid CLOUD Act constraints.
Industry Calls for Keeping ENISA Independence
The EU is reviewing ENISA’s mandate under the Cybersecurity Act, with industry urging technical independence and increased funding amid debates over certification and digital sovereignty.