France and Germany have launched a joint push for greater European digital sovereignty at VivaTech 2026, seeking to build stronger homegrown technology capabilities and reduce reliance on American tech providers.
Details
• The two countries revived a joint forum focused on European digital cooperation.
• The initiative targets artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, and other strategic technologies.
• The move comes after U.S. restrictions limited foreign access to certain advanced AI models.
• Paris and Berlin want Europe to develop and operate critical technologies with greater independence.
What to watch?
The key question is whether Europe can turn political ambition into major investments and competitive technology platforms capable of challenging U.S. dominance in AI and cloud computing.
