European technology companiesis stuck between American and Chinese companies, or so the CEOs think. Especially after Donald Trump became president of the US for the second time, tech giants artificial intelligence He believes that their dependence on the US for critical technologies such as technology should be reduced.

The Republican wing won the elections in Lisbon, Portugal. web summit was one of the main topics discussed at the conference. While many participants stated that they had not anticipated the Trump administration’s moves, this also applies to the EU ‘Europe must follow a priority policy’ they stated.

European companies want to get rid of American dependence

CEO of Swiss VPN developer Proton Andy YenHe said the EU should prioritize Europe, reflecting US protectionist policies, and review the approach of the past two decades. In his statement to CNBC, Yen said it is time for Europe to act and be bold, and that a more aggressive policy must be developed.

Special Google, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft and Meta Yen said the EU should impose stricter regulations and sanctions against giants like these, stating that Europe wants to be fair to everyone and open the market to everyone, but the US and China do not act that way.

Former CEO of the Mozilla Association Mitchell Baker He also stated that there have been significant changes to Firefox with the EU’s DMA (Digital Markets Act). Mitchell, who showed the power of large companies’ centralized structures in increasing the number of Firefox users on Android, said the industry structure doesn’t leave much choice.

Vinted CEO Thomas PlantengaExpressing that Europe must be able to take care of itself, he stated that countries protect themselves and form coalitions and that Europe has many talented and well-educated people.

Especially CEOs of European technology giants such as artificial intelligence argues that they should be given priority in these areas.