Henna Virkkunen on The EU should build sovereign AI infras…

Henna Virkkunen

EU Technology Commissioner

Recognising the critical position of cloud technologies in the European digital environment, we are aiming to provide the right regulatory conditions for the development of sovereign cloud and AI computing services in the EU.

AI Verified (Feb 23, 2026)

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Henna Virkkunen, answer on behalf of the European Commission, February 23, 2026.

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The EU should build sovereign AI infrastructure to reduce dependence on US providers

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AI Verified Quote explicitly seeks EU sovereign cloud and AI computing, matching the infrastructure statement. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 3mo ago

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AI Verified Sovereign EU cloud and AI computing supports EU AI infrastructure. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 3mo ago

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AI Verified European Parliament answer, 23 Feb 2026, reproduces this Commission statement. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 3mo ago

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