EU proposes tech sovereignty plan to reduce reliance on US digital services (politico.eu)

• Commission unveils Cloud and AI Development Act as centerpiece of tech sovereignty plan.
• Plan directs public money to European alternatives, cuts red tape for data centers, and launches 'Eurocloud' forum.
• Requires national strategies and sovereignty risk assessments for public sector digital services.
• Only 1% of public services expected to require total exclusion of foreign tech.

"The European Commission on June 3, 2026, proposed a tech sovereignty package aiming to reduce dependence on US technology providers. The Cloud and AI Development Act includes provisions for vetting foreign countries' trustworthiness for sensitive public sectors, but primarily focuses on boosting European companies through public spending, regulatory simplification, and innovation initiatives. The plan requires EU governments to assess sovereignty risks for digital services, with the strictest levels for critical public services."