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U.S. Firms Control 80% of European Digital Market

10/16/2025

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U.S. firms dominate the European digital market, controlling over 80% of digital products and services.
Critics say this profit-driven approach undermines European institutions and public accountability.
India has advanced digital infrastructure with Digital India and the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to reduce U.S. platform reliance.
Europe has struggled to create national alternatives and often favors U.S. tech in public services.

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Story summary

U.S. firms dominate the European digital market, controlling over 80% of digital products and services.
Critics say this profit-driven approach undermines European institutions and public accountability.
India has advanced digital infrastructure with Digital India and the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to reduce U.S. platform reliance.
Europe has struggled to create national alternatives and often favors U.S. tech in public services.