What Is The EU’s New Tech Sovereignty Package

The European Commission has proposed a broad package of measures aimed at strengthening the bloc’s technological independence, with a focus on semiconductor manufacturing, artificial intelligence and cloud computing, according to the Commission.

The proposal comes as European leaders grow increasingly concerned about dependence on foreign technology providers, particularly from the United States and China. The measures must still receive approval from all 27 European Union member states.

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Europe cannot rely on external powers for technologies that support critical infrastructure, healthcare systems and public services.

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A key part of the plan is the proposed Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA), which seeks to reduce risks linked to Europe’s reliance on overseas cloud providers. According to the Commission, the legislation would establish sovereignty standards for handling sensitive public-sector data.

Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen said Europe wants critical data stored within the region and protected from external legal reach. The proposal also reflects concerns that U.S. laws could allow American authorities to access data held by U.S.-based cloud companies, even when stored abroad.

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