Verified European Commission press release, 23 June 2026
What it does not test. Does not show any cable-repair contract has yet been awarded under the EUR 40 million call.
How this item counts. Towards autonomy: it changes who owns, who operates. Binding 2 of 3 (agreed or funded), scale 2 of 3 (medium), Verified counts in full: weight +8 of 36 possible. EU grants fund first 2 regional cable hubs; repair-capacity call still open, no award. European Sovereignty Index