EU wants to favour European firms for most sensitive cloud, AI contracts

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The European Union proposed to favor European firms in public contracts for sensitive cloud computing and AI services, particularly in sectors like defense. The move aims to reduce dependence on foreign technology providers while assuring openness to non-European firms in less critical areas.

The EU on Wednesday proposed favouring European companies in public contracts for cloud computing and AI services in the most sensitive sectors as part of a bigger package to cut reliance on foreign firms. EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen insisted that "we are not closing anyone out" but told journalists that for "very critical" sectors like defence it was "very important" that Europeans provide the services. FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer reports.