digital sovereignty

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06/12/2026

European Commission Presents EU Technological Sovereignty Package

The Commission’s package would strengthen EU control over chips, cloud, AI, open source and energy digitalisation while legislative approval remains pending.

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06/04/2026

AI Data Centers Must Support Clean Energy Goals

The EU wants AI data centers to support clean energy, energy transparency, and sustainability goals as part of Europe’s digital sovereignty agenda.

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06/04/2026

EU Moves to Block Foreign Kill Switches in Critical Tech Services

The Commission’s tech sovereignty plan would tighten EU cloud risk controls and cut strategic dependence on US and Chinese digital suppliers.

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06/01/2026

Netherlands Blocks Kyndryl Solvinity Deal Over Digital Sovereignty

The Netherlands blocked Kyndryl’s Solvinity takeover, signaling tougher EU scrutiny of foreign control over critical digital infrastructure.

05/28/2026

EU Digital Sovereignty Divide Shapes New Tech Package

The EU Tech Sovereignty Package aims to reduce reliance on US cloud, AI and chips while limiting strict rules to sensitive public-sector data.

05/22/2026

EU Tech Sovereignty Package Delayed for Third Time

The European Commission has delayed its tech sovereignty package again, amid US trade concerns and continued uncertainty over digital infrastructure and open source plans.

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05/13/2026

Netherlands Launches Public Git Platform to Strengthen Digital Sovereignty

The Netherlands has launched a pilot government Git platform based on Forgejo to strengthen open source use, digital sovereignty, and public control over source code hosting.

05/13/2026

EU Plans New Rules for Foreign Cloud Providers Handling Sensitive Data

The EU is preparing new rules to limit public-sector use of non-EU cloud providers for sensitive data as part of a broader push for digital and cloud sovereignty.

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05/06/2026

Critics Doubt EU Plans for Massive AI Data Centers

The EU’s €20 billion AI gigafactory plan aims to boost sovereign computing power but faces doubts over demand, strategic focus, and its ability to close the gap with global competitors.

04/16/2026

France Moves Government Workstations From Windows to Linux

France plans to replace Windows with Linux in state administrations as part of a broader strategy to strengthen EU digital sovereignty and reduce reliance on non‑European technologies.