Europe must ‘get real’ on tech sovereignty and stay open, warns industry group

Europe is grappling with its push for tech sovereignty, but Amanda Brock warns that forgetting global cooperation could lead to costly trade-offs. The EU must balance independence from global tech giants like the US and China while investing in homegrown innovation. Yet, this approach risks ignoring the essential role of open-source software, which thrives on cross-border collaboration. As Europe prepares to discuss its tech strategy at the TNW Conference, leaders are urging a more integrated approach to global tech ecosystems to avoid duplication of effort and ensure geopolitical influence.