Microsoft(US:MSFT) Xin Hua She·2025-05-25 05:37Group 1 - The incident of Microsoft blocking the email account of the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor has raised significant concerns regarding Europe's digital sovereignty [1] - The Netherlands has initiated a comprehensive review of its digital infrastructure in response to the incident, highlighting the risks associated with reliance on American tech companies [1][2] - A report from the Dutch Court of Audit indicated that over half of the Dutch government services operate on cloud systems controlled by U.S. companies, posing serious risks to service continuity [1] Group 2 - The European Union has been proactive in addressing these risks by introducing regulations like the Digital Markets Act to reduce dependence on foreign platforms and promote internal technological competition [2] - Despite ambitious plans, Europe faces significant challenges in achieving digital sovereignty due to deep-rooted reliance on U.S. cloud technologies, with migration to local systems taking considerable time [2] - The EU has opted for regulatory measures to limit the influence of U.S. tech giants, as evidenced by recent fines imposed on Apple and Meta for violations of the Digital Markets Act [2] Group 3 - In light of increasing pressure, U.S. tech companies are reassessing their strategies, with Microsoft committing to respect European laws and planning to increase data center capacity in Europe by 40% [3] - The email blocking incident has highlighted a critical gap in Europe's digital infrastructure, where data may be stored in EU data centers but is still controlled by U.S. companies, thus remaining subject to U.S. jurisdiction [3] - A mixed model is likely to be the short-term reality for European digital sovereignty, with public systems gradually transitioning to EU-controlled infrastructure while non-critical services continue to operate under stricter regulations on U.S. platforms [3]