Sovereignty and European competitiveness: A partnership-led approach to AI growth

In our conversations with business and policy leaders across Europe, we have listened closely to their concerns about sovereignty and European competitiveness. It is clear that they often find themselves caught in a paradox that Europe must choose between autonomy and growth. At Google Cloud, we believe that this is a false choice, and a premise that we challenge. Our position is rooted in partnership, choice, and security.

We think that true sovereignty isn’t about isolation; it’s about having the power of choice. We combine cutting-edge AI capabilities with a flexible infrastructure built to align with Europe's digital sovereignty needs. This approach ensures our customers drive growth without sacrificing control, in accordance with European standards and providing robust safeguards against external interference. 

The European Union is encouraging business and organizations to embrace AI, with a potential €1.2 trillion in AI-driven GDP growth over the next decade ...