The EU's new Tech Sovereignty Plan aims to reduce foreign tech dependence but falls short in supporting open web infrastructure. While it heavily invests in semiconductors, cloud, AI, and data centers, it provides minimal support for open source and decentralized platforms like the Fediverse. The plan's token gesture of supporting Mastodon use by EU institutions highlights its limited ambition for true social infrastructure sovereignty.
Background
The EU has been increasingly focused on reducing technological dependence on foreign powers, particularly in critical digital infrastructure. This initiative is part of broader efforts to establish European digital autonomy and reduce reliance on US and Chinese tech giants.
- Source
- Lobsters
- Published
- Jun 5, 2026 at 02:32 PM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10