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Technological Sovereignty as a Strategic Driver
What is the central argument of “Technological Sovereignty as a Strategic Driver”, and why does it matter for European defence and dual-use markets?
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The pursuit of technological sovereignty has become a cornerstone of European defense and industrial policy. This concept refers to the ability of European states to develop, produce, and maintain critical technologies without excessive reliance on non-European suppliers.
The COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine exposed serious vulnerabilities in European supply chains, accelerating efforts to localize production and reduce dependencies, especially in defense.
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