EuroStack – A European Alternative for Digital Sovereignty

More than 80% of Europe’s digital technologies and infrastructures are imported. 70% of foundational AI models used globally originate in the United States. Meanwhile, European companies account for just 7% of global research spending on software and the internet. These figures alone highlight Europe's heavy reliance on other economic powers in the digital sector. The EuroStack initiative aims to change that, serving as a cornerstone of the European Union’s push for digital sovereignty and self-determination. The report outlines the “EuroStack” vision and intoduces a new initiative for Europe's digital future. It brings together leading companies, academics, policymakers and civil society to demonstrate how Europe's digital independence can be strenghened by enhancing the competitiveness of European industry, foster innovation and build resilient, sovereign infrastructures. Commissioned by Bertelsmann Stiftung, supported by Stiftung Mercator, CEPS and UCL IIPP