Europe's tech sovereignty watch (74% of EU companies depend on US tech services)
19 hours ago
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- Europe's tech sovereignty is at risk due to heavy reliance on US-based tech services, with over 74% of publicly listed European companies depending on providers like Google and Microsoft.
- Key risks include exposure to AI training, foreign pressure, and warrantless surveillance, threatening economic stability, cybersecurity, and democratic sovereignty.
- Proton analyzed business email domains across Europe, revealing widespread dependency on US email and security services, often leading to adoption of entire tech suites.
- Countries with highest US tech reliance include Iceland (97%), Norway (96%), and Denmark (89%), while Bulgaria (16%) and Romania (39%) show lower dependency.
- Critical sectors like utilities, energy, banking, and pharmaceuticals are particularly vulnerable, with many countries showing 100% reliance in these areas.
- Proton offers European businesses a secure, GDPR-compliant alternative headquartered in Switzerland, featuring end-to-end encryption and European data hosting.
- The report highlights how Europe's digital infrastructure control by foreign entities creates strategic vulnerabilities across national economies and key industries.