Enterprise sovereignty isn’t a product. It’s the ability to walk away

The European Commission launched its European Technological Sovereignty Package on June 3, 2026, in Brussels, aiming to reduce the EU's reliance on foreign technology. Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen stated that the bloc cannot afford to depend on external suppliers for critical technologies essential for healthcare, energy, and security, noting that the EU currently relies on non-EU sources for over 80% of its key digital products, services, infrastructure, and intellectual property. This initiative includes a new Chips Act, a Cloud and AI Development Act, and a comprehensive Open Source Strategy, framing digital dependence as a strategic security and self-determination issue. The package signifies a move beyond traditional procurement by addressing technological dependence at a foundational level. The article argues that this logic of strategic risk extends to individual organizations, where reliance on technology that cannot be easily exited mirrors the continental-scale dependence the EU seeks to address. It questions why companies are not taking greater measures to secure their own technological sovereignty when such dependence poses a significant strategic risk, even to large political entities.