The European Commission has introduced a legislative package aimed at reducing Europe's reliance on digital infrastructure from the United States and China, focusing on semiconductor production and secure cloud data storage.
Key points
- The proposal seeks to triple European data center capacity within five to seven years.
- Public sector entities are encouraged to adopt stricter security criteria for cloud services to protect sensitive data from foreign interference.
- The EU aims to increase its share of global semiconductor manufacturing to 20 percent by 2030.
- New 'Excellence' labels for semiconductor regions are planned to attract investment and streamline production.
Why it matters
The initiative addresses concerns that reliance on foreign tech giants for critical infrastructure could leave European services vulnerable to external political pressure or supply chain disruptions.
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