EU tech chief warns of reliance on US companies

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: Europe’s technology chief warned Thursday about the risks of relying too heavily on US tech companies in sensitive areas such as cybersecurity and defense. EU tech sovereignty chief Henna Virkkunen was speaking in Brazil at Web Summit Rio — the Americas’ largest tech summit, which draws over 40,000 participants. She said a push for European digital sovereignty did not imply protectionism or isolationism.

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EU tech chief warns 80% of critical tech (AI, cybersecurity, defense) comes from US/Asia, driving Europe to build independent digital capacity. For tech leaders, this signals regulatory pressure toward local vendors and limits on US solutions in critical infrastructure.

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EU tech chief warns of reliance on US companies

The EU unveiled a plan earlier this month to slash dependence on American and Asian technology

June 12, 2026 03:06

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: Europe’s technology chief warned Thursday about the risks of relying too heavily on US tech companies in sensitive areas such as cybersecurity and defense.

EU tech sovereignty chief Henna Virkkunen was speaking in Brazil at Web Summit Rio — the Americas’ largest tech summit, which draws over 40,000 participants.

EU tech chief warns of reliance on US companies

EU tech chief warns of reliance on US companies

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