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Europe Pushes Cloud Sovereignty, Challenges U.S. Dominance

10/28/2025

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Europe is prioritizing cloud sovereignty to reduce dependence on U.S. providers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure.
Microsoft has introduced a five-point plan to bolster cloud control measures.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is establishing a new EU-based cloud unit by late 2025.
A Microsoft executive acknowledges that the CLOUD Act prevents guarantees of data sovereignty.
The European Commission is launching a tender for sovereign cloud services.

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Story summary

Europe is prioritizing cloud sovereignty to reduce dependence on U.S. providers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure.
Microsoft has introduced a five-point plan to bolster cloud control measures.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is establishing a new EU-based cloud unit by late 2025.
A Microsoft executive acknowledges that the CLOUD Act prevents guarantees of data sovereignty.
The European Commission is launching a tender for sovereign cloud services.