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AWS Launches European Sovereign Cloud amid Questions about U.S. Legal Jurisdiction

AWS Launches European Sovereign Cloud amid Questions about U.S. Legal Jurisdiction

AWS has launched its European Sovereign Cloud with a €7.8 billion investment, designed to meet EU regulatory demands and address data privacy concerns amid geopolitical tensions. Despite its operational separation from global regions, questions linger about legal protections against U.S. data access. Competitors like Microsoft and local providers may present stronger sovereignty options.

By Steef-Jan Wiggers