Quote:The European Commission is set to introduce a Tech Sovereignty Package later this month that could limit companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google from processing certain sensitive data for public sector organizations in Europe.

The restrictions are expected to cover financial, judicial, and health-related data, according to two unnamed Commission officials cited by CNBC. A Commission spokesperson described the initiative as "about Europe waking up and getting its act together."

What the EU’s Tech Sovereignty Package Would Cover

The restrictions, as described by sources within the Commission, are expected to target public organizations specifically. Private companies will still be free to select any cloud platform they prefer for handling their proprietary data. The main focus appears to be on US-based cloud providers, which currently dominate European public sector cloud workloads.

The Commission sees the package as a way to support European cloud providers and boost sovereign cloud options. One commissioner said the goal is to create opportunities for EU-based companies to grow and reach institutional users who are currently reliant on US cloud platforms.

Additionally, plans include reforming public procurement to offer more diverse cloud and AI service options for European public bodies.

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