Europe's Digital Sovereignty: The Push for Tech Independence
The European Union emphasizes digital sovereignty to reduce reliance on U.S. tech giants for economic and security reasons. At a fintech conference, EU officials highlighted the need for control over vital technologies and warned of increased vulnerability to cyberattacks due to limited cloud providers.
On Tuesday, the European Union's Financial Services Commissioner called for Europe to maintain control over essential technologies crucial to its economies, amid growing concerns over reliance on U.S. technology firms.
Addressing a Brussels conference, Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque and a Netherlands central bank official emphasized the need for European technological independence to mitigate security threats and economic dependencies.
With cybersecurity risks cited as a major concern, EU regulators have identified key tech providers that pose potential vulnerabilities to Europe's financial systems, urging diversification and digital sovereignty for long-term stability.
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