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Some capitals have already sought domestic or European options for tech procurement, prompting American firms to offer “sovereign” cloud computing services that they say are beyond Washington’s reach [File]
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More than three-quarters of European countries use American cloud computing services for vital national security functions, a report published Friday found, warning that the dependency could make governments vulnerable.
The analysis arrives as European governments increasingly fear that vital digital services could be subject to an American “kill switch” if tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump’s White House escalate.
Published – April 17, 2026 12:48 pm IST
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U.S. cloud dominance a risk to European security: Report
