It would've been a great opportunity to do what many European governments are now doing, reducing the reliance on US tech companies. Instead, they decided to do the exact opposite.

Sometimes I wonder if they actually believe what they are saying. Or is "AI" just an excuse to further push their neoliberal agenda.

Sovereign software at the bare minimum. I'm fine with hardware from allies because I doubt we are capable for making that here. But US doesnt count as an ally anymore in my eyes.

Yeah but FOSS doesn't take decision makers out to dinner, send them to junkets or give out free swag.