'Buy European': Airbus and others call for sovereign fund and higher Europe tech autonomy

Airbus and over 90 European companies and groups are urging the European Commission to establish a sovereign infrastructure fund to enhance public investment and tech sector autonomy. Concerned about Europe’s lagging position in digital innovation and reliance on non-European technologies, the signatories advocate for a “Buy European” policy, private sector incentives, and a sovereign fund for tech investments. This push for technological independence comes amid increasing efforts to bolster Europe’s defense capabilities and reduce reliance on the U.S. in critical sectors.

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