Over 75% of European Nations Rely on U.S. Cloud for Security
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Reported Facts
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- •More than three-quarters of European countries use US-based cloud providers for essential national security operations as of April 2026.
- •The report was published in mid-April 2026 and highlights risks related to data sovereignty and security.
- •European governments have not yet established widespread alternatives to US cloud services for critical security functions.
- •The reliance includes storage and processing of sensitive intelligence and defense-related information.
- •The report warns that this dependence could hinder Europe's ability to independently respond to cyberattacks.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If European governments invest heavily in developing independent cloud infrastructure Europe could reduce its reliance on US providers, enhancing data sovereignty and security control for national security agencies.
Market Exposure
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Primary Sources (3)
WESTLe Monde - InternationalPlus des trois quarts des pays européens sont dépendants du cloud américain pour des fonctions essentielles à leur sécurité nationale, met en garde un rapportREGIONALDawn (Pakistan)US cloud dominance risks European security: reportREGIONALThe Hindu - InternationalU.S. cloud dominance a risk to European security: Report