EU Unveils Plan to Cut Reliance on Foreign Tech Suppliers The European Union has introduced a strategy to bolster its internal technology supply chains, seeking greater autonomy in areas like semiconductors and artificial intelligence. This initiative comes as the bloc faces significant reliance on external providers for essential digital technologies amidst surging demand for computing power driven by AI’s expansion. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the need for the bloc to develop its own technological capabilities to protect citizens and secure its interests.

• The EU plans to expand its domestic technology supply chains.
• The goal is greater independence in semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI).
• The EU currently relies heavily on non-bloc suppliers for core digital technologies.
• Demand for computing capacity is rising sharply due to AI.
• EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated the bloc cannot afford external technological dependence.
• The strategy aims to leverage Europe’s talent, research, industry, and Single Market to achieve technological sovereignty.