Europe Pushes for Tech Independence Amid Strained US Relations and Security Concerns from Trump and Russia in Ukraine

In light of deteriorating transatlantic relations and perceived unpredictability from U.S. President Donald Trump, European leaders are increasingly advocating for technological independence from American tech giants. Analysts, including Riad Kahwaji from Al Arabiya, suggest that Trump's mixed signals may embolden Russia in its military actions towards Ukraine, with former UK Defense Minister Tobias Ellwood warning that this situation threatens European security. Ellwood has criticized Trump's approach as abandoning traditional U.S.-Europe alliances, urging Europe to enhance its own security measures. Concurrently, various European sources emphasize the need for the continent to strengthen its technological sovereignty to mitigate reliance on U.S. corporations, which they argue gives these companies undue influence over democratic processes in Europe.