Europe's Tech Sovereignty Moment: Why Control, Choice and Independence Matter More Than Ever
IBM, Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
IBM advocates for European tech sovereignty through control, openness, and independence rather than isolation or reliance on single providers.
IBM's leadership argues that Europe's upcoming tech sovereignty package represents a critical moment for defining competitive technology policy. The company emphasizes that true sovereignty requires built-in controls and the ability to switch systems, not isolation or recreating entire technology stacks locally.
IBM research shows that less than one-third of organizations understand what AI runs where, and seven in ten leaders find switching AI vendors difficult, representing problematic lock-in that undermines actual control.
Rather than closed systems, IBM advocates for openness that enables scale and innovation while maintaining oversight and decision-making authority over critical IT infrastructure.