Merz and Macron announce EUR 12 billion digital sovereignty pledges in Berlin

At a Berlin digital summit Chancellor Merz said companies had agreed over EUR 12 billion in new investments, launching a Next Frontier AI initiative for sovereign models. He and Macron also urged Brussels to delay AI Act high risk rules by a year.

Verified Editor-read Bundesregierung press release, 18 November 2025

What it does not test. Does not establish that the EUR 12 billion is new money beyond companies' existing plans.

How this item counts. This item is dated before the index starts on 1 January 2026, so it does not count in the European Sovereignty Index.

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