Merz Urges Faster AI Push in Germany
Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that Germany and Europe must rapidly develop independent artificial intelligence capabilities to safeguard their digital sovereignty. Speaking in Berlin, he emphasized the need to avoid technological dependence on third parties.
Germany Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned on Monday that the nation must accelerate its AI capabilities to protect its digital sovereignty. The push comes as economic digitalization lags behind regional peers like the Netherlands and Denmark due to administrative bottlenecks. Securing independent control over domestic technologies from hardware to software is an existential priority for the economy.
