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Europe Ramps Up Digital Sovereignty Amid US Tech Tensions

1/30/2026

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In 2026, Europe prioritizes digital sovereignty due to concerns about US tech dominance.
By 2029, analysts say nations must invest at least 1% of gross domestic product in artificial intelligence infrastructure to localize systems.
Gartner forecasts 35% of countries may be locked into regional artificial intelligence platforms, while Airbus shifts to EU cloud.
Brussels promotes open-source tools to reduce reliance on US providers amid tensions under U.S. President Donald Trump.

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In 2026, Europe prioritizes digital sovereignty due to concerns about US tech dominance.
By 2029, analysts say nations must invest at least 1% of gross domestic product in artificial intelligence infrastructure to localize systems.
Gartner forecasts 35% of countries may be locked into regional artificial intelligence platforms, while Airbus shifts to EU cloud.
Brussels promotes open-source tools to reduce reliance on US providers amid tensions under U.S. President Donald Trump.