Sovereignty has become a strategic priority for Europe amid geopolitical tensions, particularly Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and shifting US relations. The EU is advancing independence in energy and digital infrastructure, sectors now deeply intertwined. Initiatives like the AI Gigafactories plan, backed by up to €10 billion in public funding, aim to build seven supercomputing hubs across the continent and attract over €20 billion in private investment.
Despite reliance on US cloud providers—Amazon, Google, and Microsoft control 70% of Europe’s cloud market—efforts are underway to reduce dependency. On 5 November, during Paris InfraWeek, InfraVia and PEI will host a panel featuring leaders from EDF, Mistral AI, and Iliad Group, who will discuss collaborative strategies to strengthen national and EU sovereignty. Luc Rémont of EDF, Caroline Feldman of Mistral AI, and Thomas Reynaud of Iliad will share insights, alongside Allianz’s Ludovic Subran, who will offer a macroeconomic perspective.
The event underscores a shift from complacency to action, highlighting how industry leaders are driving Europe’s economic resilience through innovation and cooperation.
Source: Infrastructure Investor · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing