European leaders debate curbing Big Tech access to EU cloud tenders and satellite spectrum
European leaders are taking steps to limit the involvement of US and Chinese tech companies in EU cloud services and satellite spectrum allocation. The European Commission recently awarded a €180 million cloud tender to four European firms, effectively excluding non-European competitors. Additionally, the EU's Digital Markets Act is being expanded to cover cloud and AI services, further tightening regulations on foreign tech firms.
- ▪The EU is implementing a Cloud Sovereignty Framework to prioritize EU-based cloud providers.
- ▪A €180 million sovereign cloud tender was awarded to four European companies, shutting out non-European firms.
- ▪The Digital Markets Act is being expanded to include cloud and AI services, applying existing regulations to the cloud market.
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