Europe has played a foundational role in the development of the foundations of modern computing - Linux and ARM are prime examples of technologies that have reshaped the industry over the past three decades. The question isn’t whether Europe should distance itself from American technology, but why US firms have been far more successful at monetizing Europe's innovations. I'm afraid they're going to have to do some soul-searching to understand why upstart businesses have a difficult time flourishing in Europe.

Sounds nice. But talking about how your nation will break free from dominance is 0% more difficult than quietly accepting that your low-effort feel-good priorities guarantee your perpetual submission.