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ARTICLE · 09 NOVEMBER 2026

The Proposed EU Technological Sovereignty Package And European Innovation Act

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The European Union has proposed sweeping legislative initiatives aimed at reducing dependence on non-EU technology providers and strengthening Europe's technological sovereignty.

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Several recent developments reflect the European Union’s ambition to decrease dependence on non-EU technology, and to boost the development of technology in the European Union:

  • On 3 June 2026, the European Commission proposed the EU Technological Sovereignty Package, a sweeping legislative initiative aimed at strengthening Europe’s ability to develop, control, and scale its critical technologies, infrastructure, services, and data. It is composed of several measures aiming at transforming the European economy through new technologies and artificial intelligence (AI), reinforcing supply chain resilience, and establishing European standards for critical technologies.
  • On 9 September 2026, the European Commission proposed the European Innovation Act, a Regulation under the EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy and the Competitiveness Compass for the EU, aiming at strengthening Europe's competitiveness and technological sovereignty.

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