Zulfugar Karimov [Unsplash]

Poland’s digital infrastructure is deeply intertwined with technologies developed by American corporations. While this reliance has enabled rapid modernisation, experts warn it also creates structural vulnerabilities for public administration, data governance, and long-term technological sovereignty.

Robynne O [Unsplash]

Not only Hungary but all of Europe depends on American information technology, and this dependence has only deepened with the rise of artificial intelligence and cloud-based services. Although the European Union recognised the problem long ago, eliminating this reliance across the continent, as well as within the Hungarian government, public administration, and business sector, could take decades.

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While technologies from communist China do not enjoy a particularly good reputation in Czechia and are the subject of tense political debates, there is far less discussion about the country’s dependence on American technologies in public administration and critical infrastructure. However, the debate has begun to develop at the European level.

Source: Lucia Lauková, euBrief

The Slovak Ministry of Investments, Regional Development and Informatisation has confirmed that it is exploring opportunities to use European solutions, though certified products from NATO countries are still considered safe by the state.

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