Europe’s sovereign cloud has a blind spot

Europe’s sovereign cloud push is strong, with certifications like SecNumCloud backing providers such as S3NS.

But the article says current frameworks miss a key risk: Intel and AMD management processors built into most servers.

These hidden layers operate below the OS and outside European security controls, potentially weakening digital sovereignty.

The piece also warns RISAA 2024 could widen U.S. intelligence access duties for hardware makers, creating a legal path not covered today.