Finnish intelligence chief warns Europe may never break free from foreign tech (politico.eu)

• SUPO chief: Europe's dependency on US and China tech may be permanent
• EU digital sovereignty efforts face structural limitations
• Warning highlights espionage and supply chain risks

"Finland's intelligence chief has warned that Europe's reliance on foreign technology from the US and China may be irreversible. Speaking at a security conference, the director of the Finnish Security Intelligence Service (SUPO) stated that decades of outsourcing digital infrastructure have created structural dependencies that cannot be quickly unwound. The warning comes amid EU efforts to boost digital sovereignty through initiatives like the Chips Act and cloud certification schemes. The chief noted that even with massive investment, Europe lacks the ecosystem to replace critical foreign components in telecommunications, AI, and cloud computing."