Europe's bold push for digital independence from U.S. tech giants
SAP CEO Christian Klein recently spoke to CNBC on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference about Europe's digital sovereignty—the ability of European governments and businesses to independently develop and operate digital infrastructure, free from reliance on major U.S. tech corporations.
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For context: While the U.S. continues to dominate with its leading hyperscalers and AI models, and China rapidly closes the gap with state-backed support, Europe is focusing more on regulation, interoperability, and trustworthy AI.
According to Klein, initiatives like Gaia-X, the AI Act, and national cloud programs are now creating a framework that allows European providers to develop competitive alternatives for the first time. At the same time, demand is growing for solutions that ensure data protection, transparency, and accountability.
Klein argues that Europe is "catching up"—not by sheer scale, but by leveraging standards, security, and sovereignty as its strategic advantages.
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