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EU Parliament Pushes for Digital Independence from U.S.

1/23/2026

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The European Parliament backs reducing dependence on United States technology by building a robust European digital infrastructure.
MEPs call for clear definitions of 'cloud infrastructure' under EU jurisdiction.
MEPs also favor European suppliers in public procurement.
Analysts say 61% of Western European CIOs will rely more on local cloud providers due to geopolitics.
Experts warn that sovereignty will take time, over a decade, as firms shift away from U.S. technology.

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The European Parliament backs reducing dependence on United States technology by building a robust European digital infrastructure.
MEPs call for clear definitions of 'cloud infrastructure' under EU jurisdiction.
MEPs also favor European suppliers in public procurement.
Analysts say 61% of Western European CIOs will rely more on local cloud providers due to geopolitics.
Experts warn that sovereignty will take time, over a decade, as firms shift away from U.S. technology.