German public authorities can now legally specify open-source software in procurement tenders under certain conditions, according to a Bundestag report. The move aims to strengthen digital sovereignty and reduce vendor lock-in in the public sector. (OPENSOURCEFORU) Germany's Procurement Rules Open More Doors For Open Source Software
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Europe's dependence on foreign technology was not one decision. It accumulated over four decades, event by event.
By Christian Triantafillou Schade
Digital sovereignty and digital autonomy are often conflated, but the distinction is critical. One concerns national control over infrastructure; the other, individual choice in tools. Confusing them leads to policy gaps, misplaced priorities and, ultimately, a false sense of security
By Christian Triantafillou Schade
By Christian Triantafillou Schade
By Christian Triantafillou Schade
By Christian Triantafillou Schade
By Christian Triantafillou Schade
The UK’s Sovereign AI Fund, backed by Jeff Bezos, co-led a $450m Series B round for Cambridge-based AI startup CuspAI. The investment values CuspAI at $2.6bn, five times its valuation from September 2025. CuspAI develops AI systems for materials discovery in clean energy and semiconductors, with
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The European Commission is finalising an Enhanced Border Security Partnership (EBSP) Framework Agreement with the US, allowing border authorities to screen travellers against biometric databases. The leaked draft suggests the Commission conceded to US demands for unfettered data access, raising concerns over fundamental rights and digital sovereignty. Negotiations began in
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The European Commission imposed a record €550 million fine on China’s AliExpress for systemic failures in moderating illegal products under the Digital Services Act. The penalty follows a probe into risks posed by counterfeit goods, unsafe toys and dangerous cosmetics on the platform. AliExpress plans to appeal the decision.
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Mario Nobile, head of Italy’s Agency for Digital Italy (AgID), attended China’s World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai from 17 to 20 July 2026, where Xi Jinping outlined Beijing’s AI vision. The visit followed Italy’s signing of the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative two
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The Trump administration plans to introduce a UN declaration on 'freedom of expression' at the upcoming General Assembly, which European officials argue targets EU tech regulations like the Digital Services Act. The draft text criticises 'new laws' and 'regulatory frameworks' that allegedly endanger free
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The European Parliament is deploying an internal AI platform, EPGenAI Hub, using models from OpenAI, Meta, Anthropic and Mistral to regulate AI-generated content for MEPs and staff. The project aims to address concerns over AI-generated parliamentary material while raising questions about the Parliament’s digital sovereignty goals. (POLITICO)
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Intel has started deploying ASML’s next-generation High-NA extreme ultraviolet lithography machine, costing $400 million, to produce portions of its Panther Lake processors. The tool, twice the price of standard EUV machines, is technically demanding but essential for future chip scaling, reinforcing ASML’s dominance in advanced chipmaking
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German public authorities can now legally specify open-source software in procurement tenders under certain conditions, according to a Bundestag report. The move aims to strengthen digital sovereignty and reduce vendor lock-in in the public sector. (OPENSOURCEFORU) Germany's Procurement Rules Open More Doors For Open Source Software
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The European Commission has ordered Google to open its Android ecosystem and share search data, marking a significant step in addressing Europe's dependence on non-EU tech giants. The decision aims to advance digital sovereignty goals by reducing strategic reliance on foreign technology platforms. (THE BRUSSELS TIMES) EU
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France and Germany announced plans to explore a European alternative to U.S. company Palantir's military software. The initiative aims to enhance data sovereignty and reduce reliance on non-European tech providers in defense systems. The pledge follows France's decision to end its contract with Palantir
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A US judge has ordered a pause in the Trump administration’s visa restriction policy targeting disinformation researchers and platform regulators, including former European Commissioner Thierry Breton. The decision temporarily lifts sanctions that raised concerns over Europe’s digital sovereignty and external dependencies in tech regulation. (POLITICO) US judge halts
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France and Germany agree to boost Europe's military, industrial and technological power during talks in Berlin. The pledge aims to demonstrate the Franco-German partnership's continued relevance amid political shifts in both countries. (POLITICO) As Le Pen looms, Macron and Merz bid to show Franco-German
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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern will phase out Microsoft Office in favour of LibreOffice, following Schleswig-Holstein. The state is rolling out a Nextcloud-based collaboration platform for over 50,000 public sector employees as part of its digital sovereignty and open source strategy. Sources: (Cybernews), (Tech.eu)
Airbus is migrating 70 critical applications for sensitive workloads from Amazon Web Services (AWS) to French cloud provider Scaleway, part of a broader European drive for digital sovereignty. The move, announced by Catherine Jestin, Airbus's head of digital, aims to shield critical data from US jurisdiction, particularly the
Digital sovereignty and digital autonomy are often conflated, but the distinction is critical. One concerns national control over infrastructure; the other, individual choice in tools. Confusing them leads to policy gaps, misplaced priorities and, ultimately, a false sense of security
By Christian Triantafillou Schade
