European cloud firms challenge EU’s sovereignty framework over fears of U.S. dominance

Europe’s cloud providers are challenging the EU’s new Cloud Sovereignty Framework, warning it could strengthen the grip of U.S. hyperscalers like AWS, Microsoft, and Google. CISPE, which represents 38 European firms, said the vague scoring system favors foreign players instead of promoting local resilience. The group urged the EU to define sovereignty clearly, arguing that Europe must take concrete steps to secure digital independence.