Capgemini CEO Aiman Ezzat dismisses calls for total European tech autonomy
CEO Aiman Ezzat says total tech autonomy is unrealistic for Europe. He urges a balanced approach using global partnerships to keep the region competitive.
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Aiman Ezzat, the Chief Executive Officer of Capgemini SE , publicly dismissed calls for full technological sovereignty in Europe on February 13, 2026. Ezzat argued that no single actor controls the entire technology value chain, a statement that underscores the company’s strategic role as a bridge between European Union sovereignty ambitions and the cloud infrastructure dominated by the United States 
US. This positioning is expected to influence how European governments and regulated enterprises balance their sovereignty requirements with the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence.
US. This positioning is expected to influence how European governments and regulated enterprises balance their sovereignty requirements with the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence.
