Inside Europe’s Push for Tech Independence: My Chat with Johan Christenson


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Welcome to the Nerding out with Viktor newsletter. In today's episode we'll dive into the hot bed that is tech sovereignty.

Why This Matters
This episode is on why digital sovereignty is so important. Europe relies on foreign tech companies for cloud, data, and software. That can be risky if a big provider ever shuts off access or raises prices. By focusing on local startups, stricter EU laws like the Digital Markets Act, and homegrown cloud services, Europe can stay in control and help its own economy.

Why Now
The re-election of Donald Trump makes this topic urgent. If the U.S. changes its policies suddenly, Europe could be stuck. At the same time, the EU is passing new regulations to keep massive tech firms in check, and local tech businesses are popping up to offer real choices. When you mix security concerns, economic reasons, and big changes in world politics, it’s clear: now is the time to talk about Europe’s push for tech independence.

Episode Summary
In my latest episode, Europe’s Battle for Tech Sovereignty: Why OpenStack Matters, I talk with Johan Christenson about how Europe can become more self-reliant. He explains how tools like OpenStack can help us build strong, local cloud services without depending on foreign providers. We also talk about the real hurdles, like switching off popular American software, and how new European firms are stepping up to the challenge.

“We need an Airbus project for cloud tech—nobody wants to feel doomed if one foreign provider blocks us.”

Johan’s quote sums it up. Europe wants to build something solid, just like it once did with airplanes. Tune in to learn what’s changing, why it matters, and how you can support Europe’s big tech shift.

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