69% of Spaniards Believe that Europe Has Lagged Behind China and the United States in Technology
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82% believe that the European economy depends on technology companies from other countries, according to the first large survey on digital sovereignty carried out in Spain by Fundación Telefónica and Metroscopia
The Spaniards have a pessimistic view of the European position in the technological career. Almost 70% think that the Old Continent is lagging behind, a situation of dependence that can pose a threat to security in the region in the future (62%). According to the report Digital Sovereignty in Europe 2026, prepared by the Telefónica Foundation, the first barometer that captures the perception of Spanish citizens and companies in the face of the c…
62% of Spaniards Believe that Relying on Technology From Other Countries Threatens Europe’s Security
Technological sovereignty has changed from a technical to a political and social issue. Up to 86% of Spaniards and 87% of national companies demand that Europe develop its own technology to be more competitive and another 62% believe that dependence on third countries such as the United States or China poses a threat to security. Among companies, concern for this risk drops to 49%.
Most Spaniards believe that Europe must strengthen its technological autonomy in order to reduce its dependence on the big US and Chinese companies. This is reflected in the Digital Sovereignty Report 2026, prepared by Fundación Telefónica along with Metroscopia, according to which 86% of citizens believe that the European Union is a priority to promote [...] The post 86% of Spaniards call for Europe to develop its own technology to compete with…
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informacion.esIn Spain, the first major survey on digital sovereignty reveals that the debate has already taken place in companies and citizens, although many still do not know how to name it. The result is a very European combination of anxiety, dependence and willingness to react: it is feared to go behind the United States and China, but it is also hoped that the continent is still in time to correct the course.
Europe faces one of its main strategic challenges in a context marked by technological acceleration, the advancement of AI and the growing relevance of data, digital infrastructures and technology platforms. According to the Digital Sovereignty in Europe 2026 Report by Fundación Telefónica, the first large barometer on perceptions of Spanish citizens and companies facing the challenge of European digital autonomy, 86% of Spaniards demand that Eu…
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