As part of a new series EU Industry Talk An event dedicated to the presented by the European Commission took place EU Tech Sovereignty Package – a comprehensive package of measures designed to strengthen the technological independence, competitiveness and resilience of the European Union. The event brought together representatives of clusters, industry, research organizations and European institutions to discuss the impact of the new policy on key technology sectors.

What is EU Tech Sovereignty Package?

During the main presentation, a representative of the European Commission stressed that technological sovereignty does not mean isolation or protectionism.

It’s about:

• reduction of critical dependences on external suppliers;
• strengthening the stability of European supply chains;
• diversification of sources of technologies and components;
• development of own production and digital capabilities;
• maintaining Europe’s ability to independently make strategic decisions in critical technological areas.

It was emphasized that the package is not only a technological initiative, but also an instrument of industrial, economic and geopolitical policy.

Panel Discussion: Industry View

The discussion was attended by:

• Laure Quintin
• Matthias Kuom
• Julia Nitzschner

Semiconductors and Artificial Intelligence: Interdependent Development

Laure Quintin stressed that the development of artificial intelligence and microelectronics cannot be considered separately.

According to her:

• Modern development of AI is impossible without semiconductors;
• semiconductor production is increasingly focused on AI needs;
• For the first time, European policy combines these areas in a single strategy.

The importance of supporting not only large producers, but also small and medium-sized companies, which are an integral part of the European value chain, was also noted.

European Sovereignty in Cloud Technology

Matthias Kuom presented the initiative ipcei-cis / aura, aimed at creating a European open digital infrastructure.

The focus is on four aspects of digital sovereignty:

• data sovereignty;
• technological sovereignty;
• operational stability;
• Legal sovereignty.

Particular attention is paid to the development of open solutions and the use of open-source technologies as a tool to reduce dependence on global technological giants.

Chips Act 2

Julia Nitzschner presented a vision of the semiconductor industry on the next stage in the development of European policy.

According to her, if the first EU Chips Act was mainly a response to the supply chain crisis, then Chips Act 2 should become the basis of long-term industrial strategy.

Key priorities:

• development of the entire semiconductor ecosystem;
• support for chip design and advanced packaging;
• increasing demand for European technologies;
• development of regional innovation ecosystems;
• Attracting investment in production and research.

Major Challenges for Europe

The participants in the discussion agreed that the EU remains dependent on external suppliers in a number of critical areas.

Among the main risks:

• dependence on manufacturers of advanced chips outside the EU;
• concentration of cloud services in the hands of non-European companies;
• limited access to investment capital;
• slow decision-making compared to other world economies.

At the same time, it was emphasized that Europe has a strong position in certain segments of the technological chain, in particular in the production of equipment for the semiconductor industry and research.

The main conclusions

The participants came to the conclusion that the package of technological sovereignty opens new opportunities for the development of European industry, but its success will depend on the speed of implementation and the ability to mobilize the necessary investments.

Among the key areas:

• development of European digital and cloud platforms;
• support of the semiconductor ecosystem;
• expanding the use of open technologies;
• stimulating the demand for European solutions through public procurement;
• Strengthening the role of regional innovation ecosystems and clusters.

According to the panel participants, the main challenge for Europe is not only the availability of the right strategy, but also the speed of its implementation in the context of global technological competition.

Future activities and opportunities

ECCP representatives presented a number of future initiatives:

International Cluster Matchmaking Events

• EU-Canada Matchmaking Event in Montreal 2026, September 15-17, 2026 – artificial intelligence, digital technologies, quantum technologies and defense industry.
• EU-India Matchmaking Event in New Delhi and Greater Noida 2026, October 21-23, 2026 – clean technologies, renewable energy and green investment.
• South Africa, November 17-19, 2026 – Inter-cluster cooperation and international partnerships.

Clusters meet regions

• Athens (Greece), October 6-7, 2026.
• Saxony (Germany), December 7-8, 2026.