EU Tech Sovereignty Package Aims to Reduce Dependence on US Cloud Services (euobserver.com)

• EU proposes security criteria for cloud services in sensitive sectors
• Over 80% of EU digital products are from non-EU providers
• Open-source technologies promoted to reduce external control
• US industry group calls the package protectionist

"The European Commission unveiled the EU Tech Sovereignty Package, aiming to cut reliance on US and Chinese digital infrastructure. Over 80% of EU digital products come from non-EU providers. New security criteria may exclude US cloud services from public contracts in sensitive sectors. The package promotes open-source technologies to avoid external control. US industry groups criticized the move as protectionist."