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Germany's Merz Says Europe Still Far Too Dependent on Software From US
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Merz urges Europe to reduce dependence on U.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that Europe relies excessively on U.S. software and tech infrastructure, pressing for increased digital sovereignty and investments in domestic data centers. He criticized recent U.S. shifts in policy rules, suggesting that technology dependencies now factor heavily into global power dynamics. The comments signal a broader push within Europe to build its own tech ecosystem.