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Europe stands at a critical moment for its technological sovereignty. The coming policy choices will reveal whether the European Union can turn political ambition into tangible technological and industrial capacity, or whether sovereignty risks remaining largely aspirational. In view of the upcoming EU Tech Sovereignty Package, this debate provides a timely opportunity to assess the direction now being set and its potential to deliver concrete results in the real economy. This debate will feature Commissioner Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy.