Germany tells Trump: Without us, space exploration ‘cannot be done’
U.S. ambitions in space still rely on European know-how, German minister tells POLITICO.
Jun 19
3 mins read
EU’s tech independence push disappoints Brussels and irks the Americans
CEOs of Airbus, ASML, Ericsson and others have von der Leyen’s attention to push for deregulation, consolidation.
European tech CEOs push for direct voice in Brussels' tech sovereignty plan to reduce US dependency in data centers, AI, and semiconductors. Enterprise buyers face regulatory divergence: stack and vendor decisions now require EU-specific compliance evaluation and preparation for potential US technology restrictions.
Germany tells Trump: Without us, space exploration ‘cannot be done’
U.S. ambitions in space still rely on European know-how, German minister tells POLITICO.
Jun 19
3 mins read
EU’s tech independence push disappoints Brussels and irks the Americans

U.S. ambitions in space still rely on European know-how, German minister tells POLITICO.

The European Commission swings at Big Tech — and annoys everyone.

The European Commission’s so-called tech sovereignty plan aims to boost domestic champions rather than shut out American…

Airbus, ASML, Ericsson, Mistral, Nokia, SAP, and Siemens want the EU to cut rules faster, rethink mergers, and build European…

POLITICO obtained drafts of the EU’s tech sovereignty plans coming June 3.

The U.S. president’s weaponization of European dependence on U.S. firms has changed the conversation in Brussels.