EU unveils tech sovereignty package to cut reliance on US, Chinese suppliers

EU unveils tech sovereignty package to cut reliance on US, Chinese suppliers
The European Commission has proposed new laws and strategies to reduce the EU’s dependence on foreign technology across semiconductors, cloud computing, AI, and open-source software, framing technological sovereignty as a security priority. The package includes Chips Act 2.0, the Cloud and AI Development Act, and open-source funding aimed at strengthening EU resilience against supply-chain and jurisdictional risks, with concerns highlighted by incidents such as the XZ Utils backdoor. #XZUtils #ChipsAct2_0 #CADA #ASML #TSMC #GaiaX

Keypoints

  • The European Commission wants to cut the EU’s reliance on foreign technology.
  • The package covers semiconductors, cloud services, AI, and open-source software.
  • Chips Act 2.0 targets faster permits and more support for new fabrication plants.
  • CADA introduces four cloud sovereignty levels based on legal and supply-chain control.
  • The EU will fund open-source security and maintenance for critical infrastructure.

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