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Microsoft would push back against Trump order to suspend European cloud operations
Company to change contracts amid concerns that services will get tangled in US-EU fight.
EU views break from US as ‘unrealistic’ amid global tech race
Longtime US allies say they have ways to fight back against Trump, and they’ll use them
Europe prepares AI charm offensive as industry trembles from tariff shocks
From seed to shelf: AI’s transformative potential for Europe’s growth — starting with food
Brussels could hit Big Tech in trade spat. But how?
Defense giants want von der Leyen to boost made-in-Europe tech
New air traffic technology can make European skies more sustainable and competitive
From heightened security threats to CO2 emissions targets, pressures on aviation are growing. A new roadmap charts a course for modernizing critical air traffic management.
EU-US rift triggers call for made-in-Europe tech
Transatlantic tensions are fueling calls for the EU to wean itself off its U.S. tech addiction. It won’t be cheap.
Why connectivity matters to Europe’s tech sovereignty
From AI to edge cloud, the EU must become stronger in the global telecom value-chain
Merz won the German election. Here’s what it means for Europe.
POLITICO breaks down what the conservatives’ victory means for EU policy and cooperation ― from nuclear weapons to cannabis.
France wants its own military AI algorithms
But Europeans are not sovereign on hardware because of Nvidia’s ‘international monopoly,’ France’s military AI chief Bertrand Rondepierre tells POLITICO.
The 15 days that upended Macron’s vision for European AI
The French tech world is reeling from Donald Trump’s Stargate announcement and DeepSeek’s recent breakthrough.
Trump vs. Xi: Who Will Win the Trade War?
Donald Trump launched a two-year trade war against China during his first term in the White House, and he’s poised to do it again. Even before being …
Trump’s $500B AI plan is ‘slap’ in the face for Europe
Massive U.S. investments in artificial intelligence leave EU ambitions in the dust.
Britain purged its antitrust watchdog. Big Tech couldn’t be happier.
The CMA’s new chair is a former tech exec who clashed with the regulator. No wonder large tech firms are feeling hopeful.
What counts as sovereign in the cloud?
Exploring the legal and practical challenges and opportunities for both customers and providers
Musk ‘ready’ to provide Meloni with Starlink secure comms
News of the talks comes shortly after the Italian PM visited President-elect Donald Trump in Florida.
Georgia’s new pro-Russia president inaugurated amid protests
The ruling Georgian Dream party has halted talks on joining the EU.
Peter Mandelson will be UK’s next US ambassador
An announcement on the Blair-era heavyweight’s new role is expected from No.10 Downing Street Friday.
Europe jumps into ‘incredibly costly’ AI supercomputing race
The EU will fund AI-optimized supercomputers across the bloc to help startups compete with U.S. rivals.
Chinese hack of global telecom providers is ‘ongoing,’ officials warn
Officials from the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency say the major Chinese hack began in late spring, and they are strongly urging Americans to use encrypted communications.
Cut, simplify and incentivize: Three steps to win the tech race
Europe is not realizing its potential, and its companies are falling behind or leaving the region. We need the right support and bold action, now.
Big Tech’s AI dream turns into Ireland’s energy nightmare
Energy-hungry artificial intelligence is stressing Ireland’s power grids, jeopardizing the country’s position as Europe’s tech hub.
What lawmakers should ask the EU’s new tech boss
Queries for Henna Virkkunen: What’s tech sovereignty? How can Europe win the AI race? And how will you enforce EU tech rules?
Microsoft and Google’s Brussels lobbying war heats up
Two giants enter a shouting match over perceived dirty lobbying tactics in Europe.
EU to spend €900M on expanding critical technologies
Brussels has lined up cash to prevent European tech companies from falling into foreign hands.
New EU rules aim to protect your money from cyber threats
July’s major IT outage served as a wake-up call. But can the EU’s regulatory response make a difference?
Rise of the robots: AI to shape British defense review
Experts warn involving artificial intelligence in military planning could prove a costly mistake.
Tony Blair’s AI mania sweeps Britain’s new government
The former PM sees artificial intelligence as a silver bullet for ailing public services, government inefficiency and a stagnant economy. Is he right?
US and its allies rush to save their climate movement from Trump
Diplomats and activists from around the world are discussing ways to keep up the fight against global warming, even in the face of an absent or hostile U.S. administration.