European businesses increasingly express concern about dependence on major US technology providers, with surveys indicating that about 75% of companies fear a potential US “tech kill switch” could cause severe economic harm. Both outlets frame the issue as a risk tied to concentration in cloud and other digital infrastructure services, where a small number of hyperscalers play a central role in hosting, data storage, and related services. The reporting says this perceived vulnerability is driving interest in sovereign or independent alternatives that are designed to reduce exposure to decisions or disruptions from outside Europe. At the same time, the sources note that Europe’s ability to replace these services is limited and would require further development of homegrown capabilities, infrastructure, and solutions across sectors. Overall, the articles describe a broad concern among businesses about continuity and leverage, and they link that concern to a growing push toward diversifying providers and exploring more regionally controlled options for technology and cloud services.